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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-03

WASHINGTON, Pa, July 3.-During a Sc
we're storm Mt $50 o'clock yesterday after
noon lightning struck 80, 900 barrel tank of
oil at Johnston station, six miles north of
Washington The oil burned freely, and
workmen wore sent to shoot the tank. After
the tank had been shot the escaping oil ig-
nited the burning oil ran into the creek, and
as far as the eye could see there was one sheet
of fame The fire was beyond control, and
could only lie allowed TO burn itself out
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-03

CHICAGO, July 3-At a meeting held here
last night which was stated by the chairman
Slason Thompson. TO he meeting of Amer
leans, without any hyphen, IN denounce the
Gamma Gael society, {. + Minor made G
speech in which ne said that the Irish wer,
not citizens of America at all. but owed
their feaity to a republic that he could not
find on the map Cf the world; hence they
odght t. be deprived of all rigats Of citizen
ship in this republic
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-03
Great Sale of masterpieces.

PARIS, July 3.-The sale of Secretan's col
lection of pa ntings was continued yesterday,
the total amount of the days sale being
1881 900. Christine Nilsson bid s., 200 for
Dronais' portrait of Countess Dubarry.
Among the PICTURES sold were Reubens
painting abigail Meeting David" 81, 600
Breakfast" (Metul, ST, 900; Billet Doux'
(Vandermeersl, 81, 400 Rembrandts pict
ure of his sister brought $500, and the
painting, "1he Five Sens,s" sight, hearing
touch, taste and smelD realized Sl2,050. sssas
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-03
Performances on the Turf.

NEw YORK, July 3.-The feature of the
races at Brighton Beach yesterday was the
run for the Realization stakes worth $50, 900.
The winner was Salvador and the time 2:51.
The distance was ~ miles. KinEn on won
the mile in l:4l, Torso the % mil, in 10
2-5, Boccaccio the ~ miles in 2:1l, Tea Tray
the n miles in 2:4l As, and Cortez the ~
miles on turf in BY Is.
CHICAGO, July 3.-At the Washington
park course yesterday the winning horses
were: Rosemont, % mile, 1:l6sI; Heron,
l 1-l6 miles, :5324 Princess Bowling, mile,
1:4iH; Famine, IL mile, 1:5416; Sailor Boy,
q mile, l:15; Gunshot, 2 mile, 1:141z.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-03

last evening an immense upright iron steam
bleaching vat in the Lyons paper mill OK
pIoded, hurting portion of the tank 100
feet in the air. The southern and largest
portion of the building is a total wreck The
damage will reach $4,000 Thomas Nc
Bride and Alexander Hart were instantly
killed. James Callahan, one of the work
men, was badly scalded, but will recover.
Several Others were slightly injured
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-03
A Turtle Story from Indiana,

BRAZIL, Ind, July 3.-From time out OF
mind curious half-hidden rock has at
tracted attention at point several mile:
north of here in Parke county. An investI-
cation revealed a monster petrified turtle,
weighing IS, 900 pounds A house mover is
now at work transporting his turtleship to
the railroad, whence it will be taken TO pur
chaSers in Cincinnati
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-03

New ORLEANS, July 3.-The Picayune's
jackson Miss special says: The state Pro-
hibition convention assembled here yester-
day. Twenty three counties were represented
by eighty-seveu delegates The resolutions
adopted disavow any purpose to form sep
arate party, vet urge upon Prohibitionists
the necessity OF cooperation in electing &c
the Legislature only such candidates as favor
prohibition
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-03

WASHINGTON CITY, July 3 A year ago
congress, 10y a special net, voted Mary Ann
Daugherty pension and Grover Cleveland
vetoed it, giving ~ his reason that Mary Ann
was n disrcputnhe character and unworthy
OF being clnsscd among deserving widows OF
dead soldiers This was denied by h'r friends.
Yesterday Secretary Rusk give her place
in his department packing seeI- at 81 80 per
a
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-03

NEW YORK, Juy 3-Justice Andrews, Of
of the supreme court, yesterday afternoon
granted John Sullivan a writ of peremptory
mandamus requiring Commissioner Gilroy
to renstate Sullivan as a day laborer in the
department of public works Sullivan is an
honorably discharged soldier, and claimed
that he had been discharged without cause
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-03
The League of American wheelmen.
Ii. Ii

HAGERsTowN, Md, July 3-The teuth
annual meet of the League of American
Wheelmen was begun yesterday morning.
The business session was devoted to discuss
ing fraternal matters, such as rights of
wheelmen on the road, better highways, etc.
Up to noon 325 League members had reg
istered. The rain in the morning interfered
materially with outdoor sports
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-03
JOE MACklN A FREE MAN.
Gov. Fifer Pardons Him and He Arrives at
His Home.

CHICAGO July ga telegram from
Springfield announces that Governor Fifer
yesterday pardoned Joseph c. Mackin, who
was in the penitentiary for fi7e years for
perjury in connection with an attempt to
steal I'm ted States senator in this state in
1884. Mackin was first arrested, tried and
convicted on a charge of altering the re-
turns in the Eighteenth ward in this city, so
to make it appear that a Democrat was
elected state senator in place of Repub-
lican. The Republican was undoubtedly
elected, ard the crime was equally undoubt-
eddy committed; and there is no reason to
believe that Mackin was not the principal
worker in the scheme The above case, how
ever, was certified to the supreme court on
the disag reement of Judges Gresham and
Ha'ian to the legality of conviction OBJ
famed on an information.
The sta to then took the matter up and
: proved that in attempting to shield himself
10 .--,-....."ences of the crime against a
fecffstSps4t iNzi5 "9.for five .se;.-. siuself.
| and be Ne Ant;- lions medicine in ex
would have been served in August.
why the Governor Acted.
Governor Fifer's reasons for his action ar
that Judge Moran, who presided whe
Mackin was convicted; Judge Grinnell, VIII
was states attorney, and a host of othe
good citizens had written personally to hir
that they thought Mackin had been punishe
enough, and that Mackin's conduct i
the penitentiary had been une,
ceptiona Die He says that whethe
Msckin ought to be pardoned or not it is Gel
tain that many first class citizens think b
should b., and had so expressed themselve
The pardon makes a citizen of Maczin, whic
he would not have been had he served b
whole term. He arrived in this city earl
this morning and was driven straight hom
where lis faithful wife, who has worke
with loving devotion to this end, was avail
ing him.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-03
Piped or by the Sports.
iittee.. re- Outstanding the threatening weathe
GOVERNOR SEAY IN EARNEST.
Precaution Taken to Gobble the Two hi
PugIlists.

MOBILE, July 3.-ln compliance with an
order from Governor Seay to take ali posi-
bic precaution against the occurrence of the
Sullivan kilrain fight in Mobile county, the
sheriff with posse will be at the Mississippi
state line on July 8, and should the train
bearing the fighters pass into the county it
will be stopped even if the track has TO be
blockaded. The sheriff and his party will
then board the train and stay there until IL
gets beyond their jurisdiction. The penalty
for principals in prize fight in Alabama is
not less than one nor more than three years
imnrisOunpnt
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-03
tn. SHAH Visit. the Queen.

LONDON, July 3.-The shah went to Wind
sor castle to see the queen yesterday. He
held reception in the morning at which
Lord Salisbury and the members Of the
diplomatic corps were present
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-03
John I;u-kIn seriously III.

LONDON, ia 3 john Ru-Rin Is reported
to be SO seriously III that ms recovery is de-
SPARED Of A friend 90 Rusl,n, critic
named Lamont, resiiiul. ~ Glasgow, has re-
ceived letter from one of Ruskin's relatives
who is attending him, stating that there is
no immediate prospect Of his recovery
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-03

WASHINGTON CITY, July 3.-At his own
request Col John g. Parke, of the engineer
corps, the present superintendent of the West
Point mil tary academy, was yesterday
placed on the retired list of the army. Col
Parke has served forty years as an army Of
ficer, and was gallant and distinguished
officer. H. probable successor is Col J. NJ
Wilson, of the engineer corps, who is a per
sonal frien of the president
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-03
Decrease in Currency.

WASHINGTON CITY, July 3-The annual
statement Of the comptroller of the currency
shows that the national bank circulation has
fallen from S252, O00, 900 year year ago to
S2l5. 900, 90. or about II per cent. OF this
reduction $2S, 600 600 was secured by bonds
and $4,000, 900 by the deposit of lawful
Ynnnay
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-03
Wheat on Hand in the Northwest.

New YORK, July 3.-Specia, reports to
Bradstreet's show total OF 5000, 900 BUSH
els of wheat at Minneapolis, St Paul, Du-
luth, Milwaukee,, and at over 900 interior
elevators in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Da-
kota, as compared with 10, 750, 900 bushels
one month ago, II, sos, 900 bushels one year
ago, and 10, 779, 900 two years ago
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-03
rhe Sunday School Morkers Abroad.

LONDON, July S-The lord mayor enter
tanned the delegates to the worlds Sunday
School convention at the mansion
house yesterday. The lord mayor in
his address spoke of the great
progress made in Sunday school work in the
United States. He thought that Sunday
school teachers should devote themselves 10
religious teaching only, as secular education
had been relegated to others. There were
500 delegates present at the reception.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-03
The Weather We May Expect

WASHINGTON CITY, July 3-The Indications
for thirty-six hours from 8 p. m. yesterday
are as follows: For Indiana and Illinois
Showers; cooler weather; winds becoming
westerly. For Michigan and WISCONSIN
Showers; cooler weather; westerly winds For
Iowa-Showers; warmer, northwesterly winds
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-03
Martin.on restifie. Against Burke.

WINNIPEG, Man, July 3.-The most inn
portant ev denco yesterday in the extradi-
ton proceedings against Martin Burke was
that given by Martinson, the expressman,
who gave particulars of his being engaged
by Burke to haul furniture from III Clark
street TO tie Carlson cottage The witness
said he noticed among the furniture a large
empty trunk, and positively identified the
prisoner as the man who hired and paid him
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-03
The Britons Outshot Again.

team defeate the Royal Berkshire Volunteer
team in a match at the famous Churn range
yesterday, tie Americans making total of
of ,O6i poin1s against ore by the Berkshires.
Many English notables were present to wit
ness the shooting
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-03
rnspected German Military Posts.

LONDON, July 3-Count Waldersee and
his staff have just finished a tour Of inspec-
ton of the military posts i'll south Germany,
and express themselves as highly gratified
with the results of their tour
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-03

MINNEAPolI is. Mimi, July 3.-The races
at Minnehahn Driving park opened yester-
day. The fenture was the lowering of the s.
year-old record of 2:lS made by Sable Wilkes
to 2:1515 by the speedy stallion Axtell. A
strong wind vas blowing, though the track
was fast. Tie mile was made without
skin or a break
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-03

BISMARCK, d. I, July 3.-Delegstes to
the constitutional convention are beginning
to arrive Among candidates for the presi-
dency of the convention are Judge Cars d
and Z, A Williams of Bismarck, aud Mr.
Salby, of Hill~bprn. Mr. Miller of Fargo.
l. also talked If. The Republicans viii
donhtleSs cnncnS and mnlne a ninm
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-03

NEW YORK, July S-Four Italian labor
ers we're seriously injured yesterday by the
ignition and explosion of dust thrown off by
a centrifugal fur-cleauing machine which
they were engaged in removing from a
cellar.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-03
The President ON for Woodstock

New YORK, July 3.--President Harrison
and party arrived in Jersey City at $50 last
night and were driven TO tho Fifth AvenuS
hotel They left for Woodstock, via Hart
ford at O'clock this morning
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-03

The Union Pacific road offers $4,000
cash to any passenger on any train that
will shoot a train robber, and several
parties are making frequent trips in hopes
to get shot.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-03

LITTLE Rock. Ark, July The murder
of 3 year-old child was reported yesterday
morning from Falcon. The parents of the
child, Mr.. and Mrs. Abe Mitchell, had cn1-
ployed O. year-oli negro boy, whom NJ tcI
Ill whipped for some offense. and who i'll re-
venge, procured pistol and shot the child,
killing it Instantly
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-03
The Base Ball Scores.

CHICAGO, July 3-The league scores on
the diamond field yesterday were as follows:
At Chicago-Chicago 8, Boston a; at Pitts
burg-Pittsburg 10, Philadelphia 8; at Cleve-
land-Cleveland 5, Washington 4; at Indi-
anapolis-Indianapol 9, New YORK g.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-03
whitney Signs with Buffalo.

BUFFALO, N. Y, July S.-Jim Whitney,
the once famous Boston pitcher, but recently
of Washington and Indianapolis, signed a
| Buffalo contract yesterday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-03
THE LOGIC OF THE SITUATION.
If England Wants Royalty She Must Pa,
the Price.

the Price.
LONDON, July Sin the house yesterday
the speaker read messages from the queen
commenting TO the house a provision for
Prince Albert Victor and Princess Nictori a,
and 1t was announced that the matter would
come up tomorrow. Labouchere gave notice
that he would Oppose all votes of money if
made before the appointment of a commits
sion on royal grants TO inquire into the whole
matter. The reading Of the message caused
much surprise, as 1t had been reported that
the queen would make provision for the
Young couple
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-03
The Pope Has Inside Inform alton.

LONDON, July S-The Rome correspond
ent of The Daily News says: 1T is rumored
here that the pops, at the regent conaistory
Informed the n}1snas pyes6nt that ths papa
nundo at via,ea hsd advissA the Vatican
that war Is iHlfanehk"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-03
Bold Bank Robbery at Ligonicr. Ind

"" ''0'N ''"""''S "' ''S"'''''' '"''
LIGONIER, Ind, July 3.-A bold bank rob
berry was perpetrated here Yesterday. While
the cashier of Sol Mer's bank was at dinner
some unknown thief entered the bank through
a side window and rillsd the cash drawer
Fortunately the vault was locked, and the
thief had to be content with something less
81 99p.. The window through which en-.
' ym H pS,sy .: nd feet from the
street ana 4. Ia On
The thief got away undetectetI 90 al
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-03

JAMEsTowG, n. Y. July 3.-The Chau-
tauqua assembly opened it, sixteenth annual
session yesterday with the usual religious
services after which DR.. BashfOrd aud Sec
rotary Duncan addressed the assembly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-03

The chairman Of the city committees in the
cities of Rock Island and Moline Will issue their
calls accordingly The Town and Ward caucuses
should he held AZ Hs early date a. possible
Dated Rock Island June % 1859.
GEO W NiNTON, Chairman.
II r. CAsTEEL, SyCy.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-03
Rrol. he Tbree-Year-OId Record

American association: At Kansas City
Kansas City 0, Columbus ID No other
rrannas rnlnynl
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-03
THE MARKETS.
HICAGO, July

IN
On the board of trade TODAY quotations
were as follows: Wheat-No. = JULY upaneI
SIC. closed 5 ISc. August o. ened 13S.C. closed
7sssc: September. opened $50, closed sag.
Corn-No = August. opened So closed So i,c.
September opened ;ss4c closed 3 -Isc. May,
opened 5issc. closed 3.ssc Oats-No = August.
opened pa. closed 2,S.S.c. September
open d :sISc, closed ;sS4c. Pork-August
opened aud closed eli,'o september OF ened
ana closed Sll.S' Lafu August opened
500 closed soHZ'e-
Live Stock-The Union stock yards quote
the following prices. Hogs-Ma. ket opened
active and strous, with prices loc higher.
light grades, 81, ~ Les. rough packing, SAL
on" s .,iP ''' =, D.' ~, 30 "
ers anu ieeaers, SS'@usA'' COWS, Sl.~"eek %
leans S-'"'eo'p. sheep-"c can natives
70 S@4'oo' western, sh'"ba.''; Texans sSo
kJ3ou lambs, Shut9bb
Produce: Butter-Fancy Elgin creamery
l5iS6I6lsc per n: dairies in line l00I2c. roll
butter ~ Fy,s-Strirtlv frash l2l.c nor doz
ponI,r, ;,-[eniotans 'i1laao,,,, X rooto,.s
~ 7suSg. per ~
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-03
XII RAIN IN FINE TRIM.
A Visitor from Engiand-No Special {
Jake.

A Visitor from Engiand-No Special for
Jake.
BALTIMORE, July 3.-An arrangements
for the departure of the Kirain party have
been completed, and it is certain that they
will leave this afternoon some time, but the
hour has not been definitely settled. Kill
rain kept up his work yesterday. Mitchell
remained with him until the afternoon,
when he came in to meet Pony
Moore, his fatherin-law, who came
from England to see the fight. The
latter arrived in this city at $50 o'clock, and
was at once taken to Kilrain's house, where
he remained for time and was then driven
out TO the training quarters together with
Mrs. kilrain and Mrs. Mitchell.
Pony Looks Him Over.
The meeting between the Englishman and
Kilrain was very cordial, and after greetings
had been exchanged Pony looked Jake over
He said he was more than pleased with his
condition. Said he: "If Sullivan gets away
with you he must be even a better man than
he has been made out to me. You are in as
perfect trim as you can possibly reach, and
barring any mishap | can not see how you
can lose the fight" IAN ask, said Jake, sis
fair play, and If Sullivan prove the better
there is no one who will more quickly
acknowledge it than l.; but l propose to put
him to the test During the afternoon a
cablegram was received from Richard X.
Fox, directed from London TO Jake Kilrain
1t read: IL wish you good luck You are
sure winner. Give my regards TO Mitchell
and Donovan Am waiting to hear the re-
suit"
Piped OF by the Sports.
it,rt-. '"itt Standing the threatening weather
n
4 hermap Hampton offered "a sS, sss'e.J
| 'hyi iiNiu"b - LII lot nrasanteI
were anxious to get look at Jazz Hses n
form themselves as to his condition. The,
have been backward in placing their money
on the report of Sullivan's condition. Not
few expressed themselves we'll pleased will
Kilrain, and as a result of their visit som
money was placed last night. The odds wer
In favor of Sullivan at the rate of 800 t
$50 The party leaving here to-day will nc
be large, nor will there be a special train, G
was at first intended.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-03
Seven Killed by an Explosion.

PARIS, July S.-Ruggieres' fire works fac.
tory in Auhervelhers, five miles from this
city, exploded yesterday, killing seven peo
nile
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1889-04-25

tions of the siege were too much for them.
They are getting better now aud they ask
your benediction, Every day at 2 O'Clock.
will bring them under the walls of the
prison. Reach your arms toward then,
and bless them as well as their unhappy
mother"
The close of the letter was hailed with
shouts of uproarious laughter
Isn't it comical. The conspiracy is not
dangerous"
Unless the benediction Will crumhle the
walls of La Roquette."
"Humph. The sound of trumpet> tum-
blcd the walls of Jericho"
is not the letter signed?" asked one
1T would be a pity If the name Of this
worthy woman would not descend to
posterity,"
The reader took up the paper anew
Yes, yes" said he lit is signed. but II is
difficult to read-C-l-emen-c -Clcmence
Arpcntini"
Every eye was turned toward the col
oncl. who had brought the egg He was
terribly pale. ''Clcmencc Arpentini !"
stammcrcd hc-''that i my mother whom
left without bread. oh, what = wretch
am :" Without another word he quilted
the room. leaving those behind y>ibly
moved
What became of Colonel Arpcutini we
never found ont. Perhaps he died obscure
ly in some corner Of the great city. and
was mixed UP with the numbcrlc>> other
bodies which encumbercd the streets at
the entrance Of the troops
They tell that at the moment when Arch
bishop parboy was going 10 fall from the
Communist bullets, man clad in ragged
uniform threw himself on his knees before
him CRYING My Lord am going to
die. give me your blessing as YOU have Civ
en- ii to nv brothers"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1889-04-25
Franklin

The Rev. J. X Bowler has received a
call from churches at Hancock It is
thought that he will be with his society
here one-half Of the time, for the present
Rev. c. e.. Phelan of sullivan, exchang-
ed with Rev. +. A. Carter, last Sabbath,
and gave an excellent discourse on some of
the predominatng evils.
At our town meeting in March repair 5
on the town hall came up for con>dera-
ton. We are glad to know that instruc-
ton was given to have the necessary
work done. The interior Of the building has
long been source of annoyance. term
Of free High School was also fayorably
voted upon.
Miss Edie Dyer is teaching another term
of school at EaSthrook.
Miss Alice Rena Bunker is at home from
Dennysville, where she has taught two
terms. She will take much needed rest
this summer.
Miss Nellie Hooper is advised by her ply
scian not to teach for the season, and she
will remain at home.
Miss Alice Laws of Hancock is again
on duty at the Ryefeld district, where She
is much liked.
Our popular dressmaker, Miss Lillian
Orcutt, has been obliged from i'll health to
close her rooms. They have been rented
to Mr.. Fred Dyer and family.
Mrs. John F. Gordon is not so well this
spring. She has been an invalid for some
time.
There are many cases of sickness in
town.
The different quarries about here seem
to open up lively this season. Judging from
the frequent boom, boom, boom.
Three schooners, the Marshal Perrin,
John Bracewell and Allston, are at the
wharves loading with granite.
The loss of the schooner Wreath of
Prospect Harbor, was an unpleasant an
nouncement to two ladies in town, they
owning half of the unfortunate vessel.
Millard Kittredge of Waltham was here
last week canvassing for shade trees. We
hope our citizens gave him liberal patron
| age.
| Mrs. J. E. Dunn is at Steuben, with her
sister, Mrs. Edgar Perry, for two weeks
tarry. LUCILLE.
| April Is.