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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31

NEW YORK, July Sl-A rain storm yes
terday and last night did great damage in
the northern section of New jersey. The
Fritz dam at Bloomfield has burst and food
Ell Ross park, which ha just been fitted up
at a cost of $4,000. The Delaware, Lacka-
wanna and Western tracks, near Morris
town are submerged and traffic over that
road is suspended There is great fear in
tho Orange valley lest the Orange reservoir
will overflow. Three houses in Orange Val
ley have been swept away, and three persons
are reported drowned
Residents Fly tn the Mountains.
Many residents of the valley have fled to
the mountains At Millhurn the damage
already done Is estimated at Sl5O,OOJ The
storm is certainly the most severe that has
visited this locality for many years. In
Newark many factories were compelled to
shut down as the cellars were flooded and
many of the fires put out
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31

New YORK, July SL--Advices from
Elizabeth, \. j., say that the city is partially
under water and much damage has been
done. Similar reports come from large
number OF towns in eastern New Jersey and
southern New York. At South Orange the
postoffice and some other buildings were
swept away. Women and children were
rescued by boats, and men had 10 swim for
safety. Seaburg & Johnson's factory in
East Orange was partly submerged The
female employees were rescued on RATS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31
Rock I-IaDd Heuse Change,

Tomorrow the lease of w. II & J. F.
Munger Of the Rock Island house prem
Uses expires, those gentlemen having been
in possession four years and four months.
and the Negus heirs have arranged TO
take possession and will conduct it from
this on unless a suitable lessee is secured.
The hotel will continue just as it has been
with the same efficient force employed.
1t is on a good paying basis-yielding
abundantly satisfactory revenue.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31
Found the Contract Too Big.

GALENA, Ills, July 3l-Carl Berow, a
fisherman residing at Frentress lake. near
this city, distinguished himself a short time
ago, while travelling through Dakota for
pleasure, by marrying a widow with eight
children, after only eight days acquaintance,
and bringing the bride and her brood to his
home in this county. Berow disappeared a
day or two ago. and has not been seen since
The supDosition is that he became frightened
at the size of his family and fed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31
Relief Sent to str.a,or Minsrs

CHICAGO, July 3l.--The third relief train
of provisions left town last night The first
train was sent to the Braidwood district, the
second to Spring Valley and the third last
evening TO the Sreator district At Streator
1t Is claimed there are nearly 5000 people
miners and their families, suffering from
lack OF food, and destitute of every sort of
domestic supplies Last nights train con-
sisted of three compile tely filled cars convey
ing provisions, the value of which, estimated
at Wholesale was not less than 81 600
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31

BOONE, Ia, July 3l-About 12 o'clock
Monday night John A Peterson, deputy
postmaster at Mineral Ridge, small town
eight miles south of here, was awakened by
some one trying to get into the store and
postoffice. He saw a man reaching into a
window that bad been broken. Peterson
fired and the burglar dropped dead on the
outside, shot through the head. An accom-
pIice who with him escaped. In the
morning it was discovered that the dead
man was Frank Adamson, aged about 20,
son of farmer living near Mineral Ridge
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31
Horrible Brutality to a Mule.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, July Sl-John
Morguson, John Ferguson and William Day
were engaged with thrasher at Broad
Ripple last Saturday One of the mules used
for moving the machine was very baIky
Continual urging ma lie the beast more stub
born than ever, and they then tied rope
around its tongue to lead 1t along The
animal still refused t. go, and the men &C
tually pulled its tongue out of its mouth in
the effort TO force it along. They have been
arrested
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31
Afraid of Mob Law.

CANTON, o., July 3L-Harry Wells James
Mcmillan, and Edward Banks, the two for.
mer white and the latter colored, were
brought here yesterday from New Phila-
delphia, o.. by Sheriff Bowers, of Tusca-
rawas county, and three deputies and locked
up In the Jail here for safe keeping. The
men are all charged with rape and through
fear that the Jail at New Philadelphia would
be broken open and the prisoners iynched by
the Infatuated citizens of the town, Sheriff
Bowers concluded that it would be best to
bring them here for safe keeping.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31

IT WoN'T BAKE BREAD. In other
words. Hoods Sarsaparilla will not do
impossibilities. Its proprietors tell
plainly what it has done, submit proofs
from sources of unquestioned reliability,
and ask you frankly If you are suffering
from any disease or affection caused or
promoted by impure blood or low state
of the system, to try Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The experience of others is sufficient as
surance that you will not be disappointed
in the result
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31
Action mt Ottawa

OrIAwA, Dat, July Sl-A meeting of the
cabinet was called yesterday to discuss the
seizure Of the Black Diamond by the United
States revenue cutter Rush. Last night a
brief dispatch was received announcing that
the vessel had been seized seventy miles from
the nearest land A demand will at once be
made on the British government for two war
vessels 10 proceed to Behring sea-, il Is said
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31
skipped with the Firms nosey.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, July 3L-Andrew C.
Drumm, who had full charge of the cattle
commission business of A. Drumm & Co,
has disappeared and his accounts are re-
ported to be short to the amount of SIC, 900
or 900 He is & nephew of the senior
member of the firm
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31
Ten Square Miles of Fire.

GLENwooD SPRINGS, Colo, July 3l-A
fire started by sportmen in No-Name canon
a week ago has spread until it now covers
ten square miles. The air is filed with
smoke from the burning mountains. The
sun in many places is completely obscured
From this place last evening the sight was
magnificent, as the entire face of No-Name
and Grizzly mounta ms is one mass Of fire
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31
Floods in Mississippi.

New ORLEANS, July 31-The Times Dem
ocrat's Duck Hill Miss special says: The
rainfall Monday night and yesterday was the
hardest for years in this section AL! the
larger streams have overlooked their banks.
Thousands of acres of cotton and corn are
submerged Many fences and bridges have
been swept away. The indications are for
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31

WASHINGTON CITY, July 3l-Col John
b Hussey, of North Carolina, chief of the
pension division. third auditors office,
treasury department, is charged with having
made fraudulent use of the files of that
office. Col. Hussey, who is now on a sick
bed, denies the charge in toto.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31
Burned Three Ice Houses.

STURGEON BAY, Wis, July 3l-Fire at
Little Sturgeon yesterday morning destr Dyed
three large ice houses belonging to A s.
Piper & Co, 1900 ties, 1000 posts, 500 cords
of wood, and the dock to the waters edge
The loss is estimated at $4,000; insurance
NOT
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31
Louisiana Lynchers Arrested.

New ORLEANS, July 3i.--A number of
welfknown citizens of Lafayette county
have been arrested by the sheriff. assisted by
the militia, as the result of the regulator"
outrages last month They are charged
with willfui murder of the negro Felix Key,
who was lynchsd by a mob.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31

WASHINGTON CITY, July 3l.-Postmaster
General Wanamaker returned from Cape
May yesterday afternoon. He said that Mr..
Green's letter in regard to the Geographic
government rate controversy was a reply 10
one he had written. He had seen it several
days ago. He did not at this time desire to
make any reply, aud perhaps would not in
the future
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31
Cronin Murder Suspect Burke.

CHICAGO, July SL-A telegram from
Winnipeg, Man, says that in the habeas
corpus proceed ings for the release of Martin
Burke, the Cronin murder suspect held there,
the full court yesterday indorsed the finding
of Judge Balm, and ordered the surrender Of
the prisoner to the Chicago authorities 1t
will take about ten days to complete the pro-
ceedings for extraditon-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31
Fatal Boiler Expolsion.

PHILADELPHIA, July 3l-About noon
yesterday boiler in the mill of John Flana-
gan & Brother, Manayunk, exploded Joshua
Amber, aged II years, was instantly killed
George SchOfeld, son of the engineer, was
seriously injured about the head, supposed
fatally; James Stewart, aged 20 years, was
severely cut on the head and face
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31
Havoc in Massachusetts,

HAvERHILL, Mass. July 3l-Th, severest
storm which has visited this section for
many years came here with the force of a
cyclone yesterday afternoon. Trees were
uprooted, houses unroofed, fences leveled
and telegraph wires blown down, the path
way of the storm being about half a mile
wide
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31
Results of Indian Education.

WASHINGTON CITY, July 31-Miss Alice
c. Fletcher, special Indian agent for the al
lotment of lands, now at work among the
Nez-Perces Indians in Idaho, writes to the
commissioner of Indian affairs, hearing tes-
timony to the great good accomplished by
educating Indian children in the schools in
the east. she says their influence with the
older Indians will be productive of immense
benefit to both white and red men
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31
Seems to Have skipped with Peter.

LASAILE, Ills, July 3L-Mrs. Olson left
this city July :, accompanied by her two
children, aged II and years, Her husband
knew nothing of her Intended departure, and
so far as known there had been no trouble in
the family. They kept several boarders,
among them being one Peter Lindgrea He
left unexpectedly July 2 the day previous to
the departure Of the andladY.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31
indianapolis. Civil ervioe Board

WASHINGTON CITY, July 3O.-The civil
service commission has increased the mem
bership Of the local examining board Of
the indianapolis, Ind, postoffice from three
to five members, and has appointed an out
slider as one of the additional members. w
+. Fishback, Of Indian apois, has been desig-
mated us the outside member of the board
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31
A MYSTERIOUS MARRIAGE.
Columbus, Ind, Has Matrimonial
Sens alton.

Columbus, Ind, Has a Matrimonial
Sens alton.
COLUMBUS, Ind, July 3L-A progressing
young woman in the yuise of a book agent
appeared at Franklin a few days ago, and
Immediately sought the presence of DIR. Hall,
a prominent physician and worker in religi-
Gus matters. The consultation ended in the
two entering carriage and being driven TO
the home OF young man named Eimunds,
who stands high In the community, where
another long private talk was had with that
gentleman.
Married and Disappeared.
Edmunds then accompanied the couple to
Shelbyville, where a marriage license was
procured, and the ri book agent and Ed
munds were at once married. The bride is
known never to have met her husband he
fore, and Immediately after the ceremony
left for Greensburg. Young Eimunds has
left the country, and no trace of them can be
found DR.. Hall refuses to explain the mys-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31
A White Mississippian Lynebed.

MERIDIAN, Miss, July 31.-Tom Talbot, a
white man, 22 years old, was lynched yes
terday in Kemper county by about sixty
men, for an outrageous assault upon a IA
year-o old white girl.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31
The Weather We Nav E,pect-

WASHINGTON CITY. July 3l.-FoIlowinC are
the weather indications for thirty six hours
from o'clock T. m yesterday: For Iowa
Fair. warmer weather. southcrly winds. For
luiiana and illinois Fair, warmer weather.
variable wind. For Michigan and Wisconsin
Fair, warmer weather; variable winds.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31
Failure of "A 1 ithopraphic Firm.

PHILADELPHIA, july 3I.-A Press special
from burlington, N. j. last night announced
that the National Bureau of Engraving, one
of the largest photographic companies in the
country, with headquarters in that place, is
advertised for sale bY the sheriff
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31

FALL RIVER, Mas July Silt is reported
here that an English syndicate has made Of
fers for the American Printing company's
works and other large mills here. The re-
port causes consides able excitement in mill
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31

PHILADELPHIA, July 81 -Theodore Cramp
says there is no foundation for the story
that his firm and other ship builders have
formed a syndicate to control the ship build
ing interests of the country. Henry Cramp,
who is now in California, is on a pleasure
trim solely
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31
That Letter to Mayor Sexton.

WASHINGTON CITY, July 3l-Inquiry was
made at the state department yesterday
whether or not any action would he taken
upon the report from Dublin that the letter
written by President Harrison to Lord
Mayor Sexton, Of that city, acknowledging
the receipt of a message convey
ing resolutions Of sympathy with the
sufferers by the Johnstown food, had been
opened in transit One of the officials said it
was not probable that any action would be
taken unless the matter was brought to the
attention of the department officially, which
hal not been done. 1t often happened that
seals were broken in transit, and it might be
that an accident had caused the suspicion of
tampering in the case
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31

LONDON, July 3L-A report comes from
Zanzibar that three French mission run
ners have been killed by natives at Baga-
moyo. The Germans are preparing to at
tack the insurgents and hostilities will be
begun shortly
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31
An Indian scare in Washington Territory.

WASHINGTON CITY, July 3L-Geu. Scho-
field has directed the commanding general,
division of the Pacific to, take such action as
may be necessary after investigating the
facts contained in q telegram received from
the interior department dated Calispoll,
Stevens county, W. T., July p. 1854, and
addressed TO "Cole, Indian agent, Fort Spo-
kane, ". T., as follows: The Indians have
burnt eight square miles Of hay land and
threaten the lives of the settlers. Many of
the settlers guarding their hay stacks
and dwellings. The settlers have signed a
petition requesting a company Of soldiers to
be sent them 10 protect their property and
perhaps their lives
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31
New Banks Authorized.

WASHINGTON CITY, July 3l.-The comp
troller of the currency has authorized the
First National bank, Of Brunswick, Mo.
capital So, 900, and the Peoples National
bank, of Denver, Colo, capital $500, 900, to
begin business
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31
The Negro sluggsr Knocked Down

BUFFALO, N. Y, July 31.-Jackson, the
colored pugiiist, was knocked down in the
corridor of the Tiff house yestspfay by Tom
Lees, one of the pusilists IN his company,
during quarrel over wages.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31

A dreadful earthquake has occurred on the
island of Kiou-S iou, Japan. A town was de-
stroyed and great number of people per-
ished
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31

VICTORIA, b. C., July SI.-A deputaticn
of prominent seaHngmen conveyed full
written statement of the capture of the Eng
lish sealer Black Diamond by the United
States cutter Rush TO the captain of the Brit
ish warship Champion, which sailed to join
the British feet in Behring sea Monday He
will lay it before Admiral Heneage, of the
British fleet The deputation also waited ON
the prov secretary, John Robson, who
telegraphed to Ottawa, demanding the pro-
lection of the imperial government for Brit
ish sealers in Behring sea The action of the
imperial government is auxiously awaited
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31
ROCK ISLAND.

Hsy-Upland prairie, $500
HAy-Timotny-nsw S79s.00.
Hsy-Wild, IS. 00G$6 al.
Rye-50c.
orn--3lc13ic.
Potaioes--20c.
Turnips-IS.
Cosl-Soft lilo hard 800
Cord Wood-Oak, SAB; Hickory, Is.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31
MCKINLEY Confident Of the speaker.hip.

WASHINGTON CITY, July 3l-Representa-
tive Mckinley Is at the Ebbitt. He has been
at little summer resort in Pennsylvania,
and ran over here on some private business,
he says. He is very confident of being
chosen speaker of the next house when it
meets, but says be has been paying no atten-
ton to public affairs. He says he has not
had any but his own local paper for nearly
three weeks. For month more he is going
to rest, and then he will 60 home and take
an active part in the Ohio campaign.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31
Challenge to Bet.

You cannot get into a personal controversy
with Mr.. Hatton unless you grow unhappy
without such a controversy. In that event
The Post will endeavor to accommodate you
Ii never likes to see its admirers unhappy.
Ii will, however, make a passing remark,
and that is that you, as a commissioner Of
reform, have received more money from the
government, aside from your salary, during
the three months you have held office than
spokesman Hatton did during his entire
connection with the public service. In the
veTnaculsr Of your friend, Richard K Fox,
do YOU want TO bet2'
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31
" hat Il England Do?
The Eagle Screams Once in
Behring Sea.
A CANADIAN SCHOONER SEIZED.

The Captain Proves Obstinate and the
American Cruiser Shows Her Guns
British sesIers Very wrathy and De-
msnding That the Queens Naves Take
Hand In the Troubie-rhe Matter
Considered at Ottawa-More Captures
Expected.
SAN Francisco, July 3l.-The steamer
Dora arrived from Behring sea Monday
night and brings the first detailed news of
the capture of the British sealer Black Dia-
mond by the United States revenue cutter
Richard Rush. July IL the Rush overlook
the Black Diamond and ordered her to
heave to.
The Rush Shows Her Teeth.
The captain of the Black Diamond refused
to do this Thereupon the commander OF
the Rush ordered lowering of ports and
running out of guns, which caused the
schooner to heave to. Capt. Sheppard and
Lieut. futile boarded the English craft and
asked for her papers The officers of the
Black Diamond offered no armed resistance,
but refused to deliver the ships papers.
Would Stand No Fooiishness.
Capt Sheppard at once broke open the
cabin and forced the hinges of the strong
box and the captains chest, thereby secur-
ing the papers A search Of the vessel dis
closed l03 seal skins which had been taken
in Behring sea. Commander Capt Sbep
pard placed a commissioned officer from the
Rush in charge of the Black Diamond, and
ordered the vessel To be taken to Sitka TO
await further instructions.
The English Captains Orders.
The captain Of the Black Diamond made
the statement that when in Victoria he had
been ordered to pay no attention in case h,
was overtaken by the Rush and requested &c
heave to. He said he would not nave sur
| rendered il the Rush had had an inferi oI
force to that Of his own.
After Some More of Them.
passenger who arrived the steamer
Dora said: On way down from St
Paufs island saw six sealers and tn,
Rush was closely in pursuit of them. We
left St Paul's island on July II, and on the
following day saw the Rush in pursuit of her
prey. Undoubtedly by this time the Rusl
has made additional captures.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31
THE MARKETS

CHICAGO. July 70
On the board OF trade to-day quotations
were a. Follows Wheat No = JUL. opanel
7gc, closed $3.50; August, opened sCa.c
closed ''lsc; Septemnor, opened ,G'sc.
clUsed ;5ls.. Corn-No. > August, opened
3lsc, closed a614-fsc: September. opened
Sd1sc, closed 3ji4c May, opened and
closed 354Ir Oats No. > August. opened
AMI CLOSED PC: September. opened and
closed @l7sC; May. opened - &C., closed
2ssc. Pork - August. opened Sl0.JE
closed SiU-i2l :; September, opened and
closed Slu.4'e January, opened S9A.ie. closed
S9.6ils. Lard August, opened ana closed
50 l2i9.
Live Stock-The Union stock yards quote
the following prices. nogS-MAr ket opened
slow and weak, with ices &c lower:
light grades. s4.5nt1f6l rough packing, S4.lu
GL4.l5 mixed lots, S4.ltitt.+j: heivy packing
and shipping lots. SiiJbt.35.
Produce; Butter-Fancy Elgin creamery
l5lslt l6lsc per 10; diaries in line l0dl2c; roll
butter, Sc. Eggs-Strict!y fresh, llis56l2c per
doz- Poultry-Live chicHens, Toe per H., roost-
ers, 5c turkeys, los; ducks, Sdac. Potatoes
New, sl.Oo6l.25 per Dbl Apples New, Si.O01
45O per Dbl. Raspberries sl.50D !.JJper 24-qt.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-31
New York.

INV I INK, July 0I
Wheat-No. > red winter cash. sa4c: do
July. SSc; do August, s5isc; do September,
S45sc Corn-So. mixed cash. 443sc: do
August, 1899; do September. 4ic. Oats
Quiet and steady: No. mixed cash. :sS4c; do
August, 2sc; do September. 2Ia4c. Pork
Quiet and steady; new mess. SI2.5tf u -
Lsrd-Dull; August, S6.3o, September, so ~;
October. $3.50.
Live stock: Cattle-No trading in beeves;
dressed beef, quiet and unchanged; poor 10
prime native sides, 5leG6a4c u H.; Texas do,
41Sd5lsc. Sheep and lambs-firm and active
for good stock; weak and dull for common;
sheep s:S.5 sa5-.5 = 100 MS lambs, S5Da65H;
some of the best, $6155t1.U0. Hogs -Nominaily
steady s4.5 Gt5.l0 Y l00 Ms.