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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-08
The Betting All for John L.
HAD TO LOCK JOHN L. UP.
Muld Don Sits Down on an Inclination I.
Go on a bat"

MuIdo Don Sits Down on Inclination to
Go on a ''Bat."
NEW ORLEANS, July S.-While Kilrain
had the run Of the town Saturday night the
Boston boy was closely confined in his room
The door of the room was locked on the out
side and Muldoon had the key in his breaches
pocket. By the latter's orders Sullivan was
not at homo to even his most intimate
friends. The champion was growing tired
Of the close restraint to which he has been
subjected since he was placed in Muldoon's
hands, and Saturday morning he manifested
an inclin alton to make round of the town.
with a negro can-can at night as a finale.
Thereupon Muldoon turned the key in the
door and from the outside proceeded TO read
the riot act The time Muldoon said, was
no time for fooiing; he had himself put in too
much wor and too much money up TO
take any risks at this late stage and he pro-
posed to bs master until the beginning of the
mill.
There is one thing | want you TO under
stand" he remarked to Sullivan, "you are
in for a ii rec hour mill-two hours of mon
keying ami one hour of solid work Three
hours be id" was Sullivan's morose re-
Spouse. cd d-n him, I'll whip him in
twenty minutes"
A good deal more talk of the same charac-
ter was iniulged in, but it ended In an ex-
preston OF unreserved Willingness on Sulli-
vans part TO leave himself in his trainers
hands
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-08
Sullivan Supreme. :
The Worlds Champion Stands
lnvincible.
THE BOSTON BOY WINS TIKI FIGHT.
KiIrain Knocked Ont In the seventy
second Round-Meagre Reports Mt
FIRST and Difficuity in Obtaining
Reports.
Nn TEIEGRAPHIC FACILITIEs.

NO TELEGRAPHIC FACILITIES.
New ORLEANS, July 8 Authentic
news from the great pugilisuc battle
ground is meagre and unsatisfactory.
owing to the difficulty between the Yves
tern Union company and the manage
ment at the last moment. 1t had been
the original intention of the company to
string wires to the scene of the fight and
send the news direct, but this scheme was
objected to by the fighters managers on
account of the publicity 1t would give the
affair previous 10 its transporting. Cons
sequently the general manager of the
Western Union gave orders that no of
flee but the one at New Orleans should
send any news of the fight.
NOTHING DEFINITE
NEW ORLEANS. July SO a m. -
News from the battle field is unsatisfac-
tory and meagre, and nothing definite
can be obtained. First came a rumor of
victory for Sullivan after the eighth
round, but this was subsequently con
tradicted.
REPORTED ARREST.
New ORLEANS. July, 7.-11:30 a. NJ
A dispatch just received, reports the ar
rest of both Sullivan and Kilrain by the
militia.
SULLIVAN WINS.
New ORLEANS, July Sc p. MT
is now reported that Sullivan won the
fight at one o'clock, after seventy-two
hard fought rounds.
The fight commenced at $50 a. m. and
was concluded at 10 p.m m.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-08

JAKE GETS THERE ON TIME.
The Bsltimo re Boys Reception at y
Orleans-A Brief Speech.

The Baltimo Boys Reception at New
OrIeans-A Brief speech.
NEW ORLEANS, July S-The ira in bearing
Jake kilrain arrived here Saturday at 1859
Il IN. The train came through without stops
except for coal and water, and was not in
terrupted in its trip through the hostile ter
ritoTy overiwhich Governor Lowery presides.
II did not take long to get the party into
carriages and take them to the rooms of the
Southern Athletic club, reception commit
tee having charge of the arrangements
pugiiist "s Isssrge crowd present, and the
along the route to the club house hYiflls. all
ceived much attention and an occasional
cheer. He said he was in splendid condition
Jake Attends "A Benefit.
After dinner at a restaurant at which
Kilrain ate a good sized chicken and ap
pealed for a second one a compromise being
made on a small pullet, he went to the gym
nasium and went through a series of exer-
cises, and at night he attended sparring ex-
hibition at the st. Charles theatre for the
benefit of Mike Donovan, of the New York
Athletic club.
Professor Dennis Butler of this city, pro-
posed three cheers for Kirain, which were
given with a will, folio wed by three rousing
cheers for Sullivan and tiger for Mitchell.
The windup of the entertainment, at 1910.
was four rounds between Donovan
aud Mitchell, in which the En-
glish boxer showed to good advantage. just
previous to the close, in response to repeated
c Ills, kilrain descended from the box TO the
stage and, after bowling in response to the
| cheering he received spoke as follows:
Al.
myself and party this evening, and will not
detain you with a speech but kindly bid all
| good night
Amid loud cheers kilrain nimbly as
| cended 10 the box from the stage and wit
messed the wind-up OF the entertainment At
lO:45 the Kilrain party were driven to the il
hotel and retired for the night
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-08

day af sernoon tho artillery company, which
humble IS about fifty men, assembled at the
armor,, dressed in fatigue uniforms and
armed with Springfield rifles The appear
ance OF the troops ut the armory caused
some e,citement but nothing is yet known
of thei intended movement
The Sale of Tickets.
By IL o'clock yesterday morning tickets for
all the 500 seats in the ring had been sold,
and Spectators began to advance prices for
them. In some cases inner-ring tickets sold
as high as $40 1t was expected that about
$500 people would witness the fight, and
chat the gate receipts would be 5000
The understanding was that il the fight
was prevented, ticket holders would get
their n oney back except the 81 fare. The
net proceeds Of the gate money (say sos, 1000
90 per cnt to the winner and 40 per cent.
will go % the loser
The Betting All for John l.
The st. Charles hotel was crowded with
sporting men all yesterday. Sullivan was
the fav orite, so far as having a money
backing indicated The non-betting ele-
ment of the community seemed to hpe that
Kilrain would win. Kirain's friends de-
mand two to one in the betting, but only 100
to seventy five was conceded by the Sullivan
men, AMI this was not readily taken. Among
the visitors at Sullivan's headquarters were
Sheriff Malloy, Chief of Police Hughes, of
Louisvil e, and others. They were enter
tanned By Muldoon, and could not Sc, Sulli-
van, who was allowed complete rest, and
seemed willing to enjoy it He ate heartily
and took long nap before going to the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-08
THE DISASTER AT THAxTON'S.
Seventeen Persons is the Total of Killed
A CHASTITY Inventory.

seventeen Persons is the Total of Killed
A CHASTITY Inventory.
ROANOKE, Va, July s.-Two coffins filled
with the charred remains of seven victims of
the railroad disaster at Thaxton 5 have been
buried here. There were six spinal columns
and one heart in the collection. The heart
was that of little child of Mr.. and Mrs.
c. l.. Peyton, of Radford, and was all that
could be found of her remains 1t is now
known that seventeen persons were killed
John j. Stevenson, of Richmond Is nov
included with the lost, as he was to have
returned home on the Inflated train, and no
trace of him can be discovered Mail Agent
Bruce was not killed, as reported, nor were
any of the express messengers on the train.
Hopkins, reported killed in the express
car is not in the service of the company.
All of the wounded brought to this city have
been sent to their homes. Only three bodies
were identified and not the slightest trace Of
Road Engineer James, Fireman Bruce, Jani-
tor Mallon, Train Dispatcher Lifsey, or
Nathan Cohen, of this city, has been dis
covered
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-08
working the shah for all He is Worth.

LONDON, July S-The shah's visit, if
productive of no other permanent results,
has at least served to start an Immense
Persian boom among financiers il London
Baron Reuter- Is engineering a big Persian
bank scheme which promises TO enlist mill
ions of English capital He has already OBJ
tanned a concession from the shah for his
bank, with the right TO issue legal tender
notes and 10 circulate them throughout the
Persian dominion on par with specie The
bank also has secured other concessions said
to be of great value, among which are the
right TO work some of the rich mineral
deposits in Persia and to build and operate
RAILWAYS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-08
Go, ernor Nichols on Guard.

NEW ORLEAs, La July Sit is stated on
good authority that Governor Nichols will
panies a total of 100 men, are under arms
1t is understood that one company will go
by Steamboat across the lake to Hone island,
where the governor believes the fight
is to occur. The other will go
by train. The governor has posted notice
that militia who fail to respond to the call
will be heavily fined and imprisoned He is
very much IN earnest A company of troops
left Bay ST Louis, Miss, yesterday for the
state line intending to intercept and arrest
the pugilists if they attempt to enter Missis-
siDDi
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-08
Captain MuIian Censured.

SAN Francisco, July s.-Capt Mullen,
OF the Nipsic, the only one of the United
States warships which escaped total wreck
at Apia, Samoa, arrived here yesterday on
the steamer Alameda. He started under Or
ders from Admiral Kimberly to take the
Nipsic to Auckland, but, becoming appre-
hensive o. his ships safety, went back to
Apia For this he was censured by the adj
miral, and therefore asked to be relieved
He was relieved and Capt Lyon, of the Tren-
ton put in mis- place
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-08
A scheme to Utilize the Monitors.

WASHINGTON CITY, July SC. E. Creepy,
of the Pneumatic Gun Carriage company,
has filed a caveat on device by which he
hopes to use the old monitors for coast de-
Tense purposes. There are thirteen of these
monitors Their armor is too light TO be
any protection against modern guns. Mr..
Creecy proposes TO take the turrets Off the
monitors, and to place on each two large
cannon mounted on disappearing gun car
riages. They are to be sighted and aimed
from below decks by the intervention of mir
rors They are also to be loaded below the
water-line, and hoisted into place by pneumat-
ic power. The recoil of each gun careies it
back below decks, and it is above the deck
for tire seconds only
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-08
OFF FOR THE BATTLE FIELD.
The Two Fistie GIadiators Leave New Or
Ieans-The Betting

The Two Fistic GIadiators Leave New Or
Ieans-The Betting.
New ORLEANS, July S-Both Kilrain and
Sullivan left the city yesterday afternoon
for the point selected for the fight A train
consisting of locomotive, a baggage car
and two passenger coaches was made I'D at
the Queen and Crescent station and left at 4
o'clock, one car being occupied by Sullivan
and seven of his friends, and the other by
kilrain and some of his friends AT 6:3O %.
IN. the arrival of both principals and their
friends at the battle ground was wired to
this city. kirains condition Sc med greatly
improved, and his eyes were brighter and
his movements much more active than Sat
urday. Mitchell said: "If Sullivan don't
lick him in twenty minutes he won't do it in
a month"
VIII BE Back with Good News.
The members of the athletic club. some Of
whom were disappointed at Kirain's appear
ance Saturday, changed their minds and
expressed astOnishment at his physical
development, as well as the Improvement in
his demeanor. Kirain acknowledged the
introductions to those present at the gym
nasium in a graceful and quiet manner. and
remained IN conversation until the announce
ment was made that carriages were in readi-
ness to take the party out for a drive Kill
rain, Mitchell, Murphy, Moore and some
other friends then retired to their rooms and
packed their grips. When they reappeared
1t was evident to all that their carriage was
not one for pleasure only but that they were
prepared for travel As the party drove
away from the gymnasium, Kilrain called
out: Good bye boys, I'll be back with you
shortly, and Ill bring you good news These
confident words were accompanied by a look
Of determination, and evoked loud cheers.
Company of Artillery ON Duty.
Saturday night Capt Beanham, of the field
artillery, received orders from the governor
to have his command in readiness to move
at moments notice. At O'Clock yester-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-08

will not be until the next Fourth OF July.
The law says: "On the admission OF a new
state into the Union, one star shall be added
to the union of the flag, and such addition
shall take effect on the Fourth day OF July
then next succeeding such admission"
One Year Ahead of Time.
"The flags with forty-two stars are just
one year ahead of time," said revenue ma
rine official to reporter yesterday. 1.-The
local contractor who furnishes our flags says
that all the flags which he makes for private
individuals contain the increased number of
stars. That is all right so far as private par
ties are concerned, but the government must
have a legal flag or none"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-08
Lack of Evidence Hampers the Prosecu
tion-Chicaco Rather Tardy.

lack of Evidence Hampers the Prosecu-
tion-Chicas 20 Rather Tardy.
WINNIPEG, Man, July S-Martin Burke
was remanded Saturday until Monday in
spite of strenuous opposition on the part OF
his counsel. In giving decision granting
Lawyer Howel's request Judge Bail rather
intimated that the evidence laid before him
So far was not suiti Gent IL warran tthe extra
dItlon of the prisoner. After court ad-
journed Lawyer Howell complained that he
was unable IL agree with the Gu icago au-
thoriti, $, with whom he had been in constant
telegraphic W arfare since the case opened.
He had all along ins sled that more evidence
was needed than was III his possession, but
the Chicago people refused to furnish it. in.
sisting that he had enough. Lawyer How
ell, however, claims to have no Doubt of be-
ing able to succeed in extradiiinC the ac-
cused
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-08
Idaho Preparing to Come In.

SALT LAKE CRY, Utah, July s-A special
to The Tribune from Boise City, Idaho, says:
The Idaho constitutional convention settled
all contests harmoniously, and organized
with Judge w. H. Claggett, Of Shoshone
county, as president A delegation appoint
ed to invite the senatorial COMMITTEES, now
en- route to Alaska, to attend went to the
railroad line, and on returning reported In
terviews with the members of the committee.
showing all of them to be in favor of state
hood for Idaho.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-08
Corporal Tanner at Chicago.

CHICAGO, July s.-Pension Commissioner
Tanner was given a rousng reception
here Saturday by the Grand Army,
which met him with an address of welcome,
and listened to a speech by him in which he
declared his intention to look after his COM
rades and the widows of those who fell dur
ing the rebellion wherever they were deserv-
ing, giving the benefit of the doubt to the
applicant He said the president indorses
his administration of the pension Office. A
large number of veterans shook hands with
the commissioner
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-08
Simon Cameron's Beauests.

HARRIsBURG, Pa, July s-The will of the
late Gen. Cameron has not yet been pro-
bated, but among its requests are said to be
the following; Harrisburg hospital, $4,000;
Harrisburg Home fer the Friendless, SIC, 900
his library aud s., 200 to the Young Mems
Christian association; Mrs Duffy, OF
Marietta, s., 600, in grateful remembrance OF
her uniform kindness to his son Simon
German Reformed church, of Maytown,
Lancaster county, 5000 and parsonage, and
to his servant John Campbell. 1000
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-08
The Strikers Steal Dynamite.
A LITTLE TOO FRESH ON FLAGS.

The Forty-Two Star Standard Not Due
for n Year.
WASHINGTON Cry, June although
the navy department has issued an order to
the effect that hereafter all flags made for
the navy shall contain forty-two stars. a
request from the assistant treasurer at
New York for flag of this description has
been refused by the treasury department.
The officials of the revenue marine bureau
which distributes flags to the custom houses,
revenue marine boats, etc, hold that flag
with forty-two stars is not a legal flag, and
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-08
Tho Red uction In Wheat Rates.

CHIcAGo, July s.-As was to be expected
the reduction III corn and wheat rates from
% cents to 20 cents basis, Chicago to New
York, applying only on Philadelphia and
Baltimore business, has stirred up a great
row among the Central Traffic association
roads and the trunk lines, and it is now GER
tain that the reduced rates will be adopted
by all roads ano to all seaboard points. The
Vandalia ami Pennsylvania have already
fallen in line
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-08
THE FISHING CLUB CULPAeLE.
Verdict of the jury Which Investigated
the Conemaupb VaIIev Deluye

Nerdlct OF the jury Whfch investigated
the Conemaugh Valley Deluge.
JoHNsTowN, Pa, July S.-Coroner Evan.
and his jury finished their work Saturday
night at o'clock. and in a hour rendered
a verdict to the effect that from "ths
testimony las tothe South Fork dam
and what we saw on the ground
there not sufficient waste weir:
nor was the dam constructed strong enough
nor the proper material used to withstand
the overflow; and hence we find that the
owners of said dam were culpable IN not
making it as secure as il should have been
especially in view of the fact that popula-
ton of many thousands were in the valley
below and we hold that the owners are re-
sponsible for the fearful loss of life and prop
erty resulting from the breaking of the
dam"
The verdict was surprise to every one
but appears to give general satisfaction tC
the residents of this place. The jury held
six sessions, and carefully examined dozen
witnesses
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-08
Where Are 4. u. Taylar's Relatives?

DIES MONIES, Ia, July S-A gentleman
named A ID. Taylor, about 10 years of age,
died at Cottage hospital Saturday afternoon.
He has married daughter somewhere in
Illinois, an aunt in Missouri and a brother
in Massachusetts, but no one here is &C
qusinied with the address of any of his rela-
tives He leaves considerable estate in this
and other states. His attorney, Mr.. H. S.
Wilcox, of this city, has been telegraphing to
find his relatives, but without avail Mr.
Taylor came here six months ago and stopped
at tie kirkwood house, where he was poi
soned last March by escaping gas and had
never recovered He was a very Quiet man
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-08
He Was "A Pool Bah and "A Thief.

EVANSVILLE, o, July S.-Hiel d. Miller,
cashier of the Malta National bank of Malta,
O., twenty-five miles south of GAINESVILLE, is
a defaulter TO the amount of So, 900, and
prob.biy $4,000 His populations have ex-
tended over a number of years, and were
carried on 10y pocketing the discounts of the
bank from day TO day. This WAS possible, as
he was cashier, paying and receiving teller
and clerk, and had the full confidence of the
directors. His sureties pay 900 of his
stealings, and the bank Will lose the bal
aDCa
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-08
Pretty Della wu Mourn Next.

CANTON, O., July s--R + Reynolds. res
ident manager of the National Building and
Loan association of New York, has left a
large-siZed sensation behind him here through
leaving town with pretty Della Goe;z. head
waitress of the Burnett house. large mum
Der of creditors mourn his sudden departure,
and his accounts with the New York firm
are in bad way
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-08
Labor Movement i'm AIabam.

New YORK, July Ga special from Birm-
ingham, Ala, says: a meeting of repre-
sentatives of all the labor organizations in
the state was held here Thursday to perfect
the organization of a trades and labor coun-
Gil, or federation of labor This is regarded
as political movement, the purpose of
which is to control the next legislature The
labor organizations of the state expect to
hold conventions and TO put straight labor
tickets in the field in every county.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-08

saturdays games In the league gave the
following scores: At Chicago-Chicago H.
Washington 6; at Pittsburg -Pittsburg /,
New York Z; at Cleveland-Cl Cleveland Q,
Boston q; at Indianapolis-Ind 81,
Philadelphia ?.
American association, Saturday: At
LOUISVILLE ouisville 5, Baltimore 6; at St
Louis-St Louis s, Columbus /: at Gin
cinnati-Cincinnati 5, Athletic 3; at Kansas
City-Kansas City IL, Brooklyn ~ Sunday:
At Kansas Ci5y-kansas City 10, Brooklyn
s; at St Lous-St Louis 8, Columbus 8; at
Observation-Disclosures 4, Athletic 8; at
Louisville-Louisville IL, Baltimore 8.
Western league, Saturday: at Denver
Denver IA, Sioux City 2; at Omahs-Omaha
ID, St Joseph %; at waukee
s, Minneapolis 3; at St Paul-St Paul z,
Des Moines g. Sunday: At St Paul-St
Paul 2, Des Moines 4 at Observation-Disclosures
kee 5, Minnes polls 4 second game) Milwau.
kee IA, Minneapolis 4-seven innings at Oma-
ha-Omaha Il, St Joseph s; at Denver-Den-
yer 5, Sioux City |.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-08
Purchase of Bonds Since 1882.

WASHINGTON CITY, July s.-Tne follow
ing statement of United States bonds pur-
chased from Aug. 3, 1887, to and including
July q, 1889, has been prepared al the treas
ury department: Four per cent Amount
purchased, S6l, us, $50; cost S19. GA. SIP O3;
cost at maturity, sos, 40, S72; saving, SEQ
6a5, $50 81 Four and one-half per cent. -
Amount purchased, SIP 762, $50: cost, 1922. =
$50, 501. %; cost at maturity, SIPS, 234,9l2 50;
saving. So, lSi 405. o. The total saving ON
both classes of bonds is ST., $50 .65 "a
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-08
Reorganiz ,tion of tho Greenback Part,

Reorganiz ,tion of the Greenback Party.
WASHINGTON CITY, June S-George O..
Jones has issued a call to "aIl who desire to
aid in reorganizing the national Greenback
party on the principles once advocated by
Peter Cooper, and by many of the wisest
men and ablest newspapers in both of the old
parties, in which they are requested TO meet
in their respective states and congressional
districts ON or before Wednesday, Sept. 4.
1882 and appoint one delegate and one
alternate to attend the national Greenback
convention, heretofore called to meet at Gin
cinnati, Ohio, on Thursday, Sept II 1883.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-08
The Race Course Report

New YORK, July Sat Monmouth parb
course Saturday the winning horses were
Grimaldi, q mile, 1:16; Cayuga, q mile
LIS; Paragon, u miles, 2:1S19; Maidstone /
mile, 1:431S; King Hazem, q mile, 1:1617
L ong knight, 1 mile, LAY; Eolo, g mile,
1904.
CHICAGO, July s-The money at the
Washington park course Saturday was won
on the following horses: Bannerette, l mile,
t:4315; Geraldine, u mile liza; Huntress,
u miles, 2:0s1i; Dilemma, 81 mile, l:I5L:
Flood Tide, / 6 miles, 1850; Himdoocraft,
ZIG miles l.41M
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-08
Three New links Authorized.

WASHINGTON CITY, July S--The acting
comptroller of the currency has authorized
the Citizens National bnnl of Tacoma, W.
l., the Merchants and Planter, National
bank of Bryan, Tex, ami the Pulaski Ma
tional bank of Virginia to begin business
the two first named with capitals OF 500, OO(
each and the other with a canilal of $50 nNn