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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-13
A Peculiar Fact in Commerce..

SAN FRANCISCO, May Is. -During the hear
ing before the senate committee investigating
our relations with Canada, Saturday, Mr..
John Howard, of the Oregon Improvement
company, said that Australian ships coming
TO America for wheat cargoes brought coal
from the former country for less than it cost
to bring coal from Washington territory to
San Francisco.
President Jacobs, of the Canned Goods as
ISOLATION, said that the working OF the inter
state commerce bill was SO injurious to the
canneries that some would not be opened at
all. He declared that the bill was very dis
advantageous to the interests of the Pacific
coast
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-13
The scotch-Irish Congress Adiourns.

COLUMBIA, Tenn, May 13-The Scotch
Irish congress closed Saturday. Congress-
man Benton McMillin made a fine speech, de-
claring that the rebuilding of the south from
the ruins of the war was due largely to the
descendants of the Scotch Irish Dr. MacIn-
tosh, of Pennsylvania, spoke on "John Knox
in Independence Hail." and delivered one of
the most finished addresses conceivable. After
thanks had been voted to Mayor Robert Pill
low, of Columbia, and the announcement
that all Who wanted to join the Scotch Irish
Society Of America should address A C.
Floyd, Columbia, Tenn, the congress ad-
iOurped
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-13
A CRUISER FOUND WANTING.
The Charleston Not Quite Up to tn
Standard of Perfection.

The Charleston Not Quite Up to the
Standard of Perfection.
WASHINGTON CITY. May ia despatch
was received by Secretary Tracy Saturday
from Sar ia Barbara, Cal, which says that
the trialof the Charleston was made Saturday
and was a failure, owing to the starboard
engine slides heating. No trouble with the
port engine. The average revolutions for
fifteen minutes were 1O7; maximum horse
power, 5, 800; speed, 1S1l knots. At speeds
up to ninety revolutions the vacuum was
twenty seven inches and decreased as the
speed inc eased falling at highest speed to
twenty-five inches The boilers supplied
steam freely.
Secretary Tracy said to representative of
the United Press that the announcement that
the trial was a failure" was perhaps sus-
ceptible Of wrong Interpretation. 1t was
failure owing to certain conditions, which
could, no doubt, be remedied easily.
VIII BE q Fast Cruiser.
Another telegram from Santa Barbara
says the trouble was caused by some hard
spots in tile steel of the slide The difficulty
can be reInedied, and when 1t is done there is
no doubt expressed that the cruiser will en-
coed ninetee knots. She promises to be one Of
the fastesr ships Of her class afloat All the
rest of the machinery worked perfectly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-13
A Wool Tariff Question Decided

NEW YORK, May 13.-The long standing
disputed question of worsted duties. which
involves nearly 81, 5O0,0a per year between
merchants and the New York custom
authorities, was decided by Collector Erharit
Saturday. The difference of opinion in
wolves duty of 30 cents per pound and 81
per cent. ad valoreIu, which the customs
officers levied, and a duty OF from 10 to Is
cents per pound on the same class of goods
manufactured worsted goods containing
large quantities of wool-which the import
ers said was the proper levy. The collector
decided against tue importers
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-13
UNITED BRETHREN DlSUNITED.
A Bolt Probable Over "a Change in the Con-
fession of Faith

fITTsBURG. May ia York, Pa, special
says that at Saturdays session of the United
Brethren conference memorials and petitions
from the different conferences were received
from the committee to whom was referred
the new constitution and confession of faith
The committee reported afiirmatlvely. Rev.
Titus OF Michigan, vigorously opposed the
acceptance of the report and presented 200
petitions praying for its non adoption. Rev
Floyd, of Indiana, presented $3.50 petitions
from Ohio Indiana, Illinois, eastern Nebraska
and other points, praying for no change in
the constitution. Rev. Wood, of north
Michigan, presented petitions praying for
the same. The question was put to a vote
and the new constitution was adopted-IlO
to 20. The minority will PROBABLY bolt.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-13
On Fire in Mid-Ocean.
Perilous Situation of an At
lantic Steamship.
THE COTTON IN THE HOLD BURNING

A Panic Averted by the Captains De-
cision and Bravery-Steam Finally Used
and the Ship Saved-Thrilling Adven-
ture of Family in a Shanty- Boat Dur
ing the Pennsylvania Storm-Further
Details of the Havoc Wrought.
LONDON, May 13.-The steamship Rugia,
which sailed from New York Nav for
Hamburg put in to Plymouth at o'clock
yesterday afternoon. On the night of Nav
the cotton which was slowed in her after
hold took fire from spontaneous combustion,
and in spite of the efforts made to subdue
the flames the fire spread rapidly When the
iron bulkhead doors were opened the heat
was intense, and many of the passengers
were scorched. The cotton bales slowed
around the passengers luggage-room IL
nited, and the flames were fed by casks of
lard near by. The cabins were flooded with
water, and the passengers We're compelled to
remain on deck forty eight hours.
The Captain QueIIs "A Mutiny.
-Four hours before the flames were ex-
tinguished everything was put in readiness
to take to the boats and leave the vessel to
her fate. Certain men, passengers and men,
bers of the crew made an attempt to desert
the ship prematurely, but the captain pre-
vented them from doing so by pointing his
| revolver at them and declaring he would kill
the first man who left the ship until he gave
the order. Finally all hope of saving the
| ship was abandoned and the order was given
to lower the boats, when the idea occurred to
the captain to try steam instead of water
Steam Saved the Vessel.
The order to lower the boats was counter
manded, and volumes of steam We're turned
into the fire stricken portion of the ship with
the result Of extinguishing the flames and
assuring the safety of all on board One
hundred and thirty burning bales of cotton
were thrown overheard. When the conf
dence of the passengers in their safety was
restored, they presented the captain and
crew with an address expressing their thank
fulness and admiration of the officers and
men, and also distributed among them gifts
in remembrance of the perilous experience
through which they had passed.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-13
A BANQUET TO JOHN C. NEW.
He and Mr.. Waller Exchange a Few Com.
pliments.

nc anu w Exchange "a rev COM
pliments.
LONDON, May 12.-Mr. Henry S. Welcome
gave a banquet last evening in honor of Mr.
John c. New, who succeeds Ex-Governor
Waller as United States consul general here
Among the guests were: Ex-Governor Waller;
j. p. O'Connor, NJ. P; Mr.. Frederick c.
Penfield, and many prominent members of
the American colony. Mr.. New in the course
of his remarks referred to Mr. Waller as an
able statesman and an honest officer, an
Achilles in strength and a Solomon in wis
dom. He would be content, he said, if he
made good second" to Mr.. Waller. He
concluded by proposing toast to Mr.. Wal
Ter, whom, he said, he admired for every
thing except his politics.
Mr.. Waller made a humorous reply, in
which he attributed his recall to Mr.. News
political management in Indiana; God for
give him " he added
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-13
A Tragedy Instead of "a Wedding.

WINCHESTER, Ky, May ll.-Milton Rich
mond, "A negro, started to elope with white
girl, Lydia Strong, the l6-year-old grand
daughter of Judge Strong, Friday. When
they overlook Richmond he fired upon them,
sending bullet through Strongs hand. The
party returned the fire, killing Richmond
instantly. When they returned home the
girls father fired at her and missing his aim
tried to shoot himself
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-13
A Very Nice Place to Dispose or.

WASHINGTON CITY, May IA solicitor
general of the department of justice win be
appointed this week. The resignation Of Judge
jerks, the incumbent, has been accepted, to
take effect on the 18th instant. Attorney
General Miller is authority for the statement
that an appointment will be made on OF be-
fore that date. The Office is one of the best
SO far as dignity and pay are concerned, tie
incumbent drawing a salary of 1909 year.
Judge jerks will be retained in the service Il
the government as counsel in the telephone
cases. Among the candidates mentioned
as the strong possibilities is Ralph Harrison,
of Chicago
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-13
Leaped tn His Death.

HOUSTON, Tex, May 13.-Professor st.
Clair, the aeronaut, in attempting to give
his "leap from the clouds" at the Fair Ground
park last evening lost his grip on the para
chute, and fell 800 feet to the earth. Nearly
every bone in his body wns broken.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-13

PIrTsBURG, Pa, May 13-Four men went
into Toms Run mine on Chartur's creek
Saturday to get their tools preparatory 10
leaving for Minnesota. The mine had been
unoccupied for several days, and an explo-
sion of gas took place with the following
results; Martin Tershook, head blown off
John Adlerscheits, head and one arm blown
off; Mike Marlowitch, top of head blown off
Mark Stuedler, burned to a crisp
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-13
Heightened Gambler. Gobbled.

LONDON, May 13.-The West End was all
excitement yesterday morning when it be-
came known that the police at an early hour
had raid the Adelphi and Field clubs, as
well as several others and captured large
number of persons in the act of gambling
The Earl of Dudley, the Earl of Poulett,
Lord Lurgan, and Baron Ferraro were
among those arrested at the Field club. Most
of the prisoners were released OH bail.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-13

FORT ATKINSON, Wis, May 13-Carnish,
Curtis q Green's dairy manufacturing estab-
lishment, tho Northwestern Manufacturing
company's warehouse, occupied by Zeugner
a. Hoffman, lumber dealers and adjoining
coal sheds were destroyed by fire Saturday
morning. Cornish, Curtis & Green's loss is
el25 900, with $4,000 insurance. Zeugner
& Hoffman's loss is 5000, with 5000 in
surance
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-13
THE DR.. CRoNIN MYSTERY.
Dragging Chicago Waters for the Female
COrpse-The Toronto Clue.


COrpse-The Toronto Clue.
CHICAGO, May 1S.-The police force of
the city Saturday thoroughly dragged the
pond at Lincoln park, where Woodruff said
the woman's dismembered body had been
thrown which he had in his wagon on his
eventful midnight drive last week. Also
lutely nothing was found, and the lake is
thought now to be the place where the body
was thrown if Woodruff's story is not a ro-
nance. Mr.. Watrous, who occupies the
house 52S State street, from the rear of
which Woodruff says the trunk was taken,
declares his disbelief in the whole story, and
says it was impossible that any one should
have entered the stable without him know
inc, as it is supplied with burglar alarms.
The whole matter is st.l, very mysterious,
and the police are at their wits end about it,
DIR. Cronin's Wild Yarn.
All the papers have specials declaring that
Cronin was run down at Toronto Saturday
and forced to acknowledge his identity He
had TO be threatened with arrest before he
would talk, so the specials say, and then told
a wild story about his knowledge that the
managers of the Parnen fund had misap-
propriated $50 OF it, which knowledge
and his assertion thereof melted the culprits
TO attempt his assassination. He said they
put LIE Caron on him to pump him; that he
had been warned that his life was in danger
from the Clan Gael society which had
decided upon his death ana appointed his ex-
cutioners. Then he thought it was time to
get away and he left. d. was now trying,
he said, to get out OF the country to some
pl ce where he would lie safe
The Conklins, d.. Cronin's friends here,
insist that the specials are all hes and that
Cronin has been murdered The specials,
however, are d ubtless true, and Cronin was
IN Toronto Saturday an Sunday.
That Corpse Again.
Later reports from police headquarters say
that the officials believe Woodruff's story
and have got a new and important clew 1t
is also considered certain that the woman's
body was taken out into the lake and dropped
overheard, boat that was made fast in
the neighborhood of where Woodruff saws
the body was taken from the wagon, is miss
ing.
LATER News from Toronto this morning
makes it very probable that the whole story
about DIR. Cronin having been seen in Toronto
is "fnke." One dispatch says he has never
been there and another says he has disap-
peared.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-13
Death of an Old-Time Politician.

ROME, N. Y, May 13-Hon Henry A.
Foster died at his home in this city Saturday
night in his Goth year. He was the senior
sx-United States senator, having been ap-
pointed in 1874, one year before Simon Cam
eron, of Pennsylvania He was delegate
to the convention which nominated Gen.
Cas- for president, and was the last surviv-
ing member Of the famous ALBANY Re-
gency," which for many years controlled the
policy of this state
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-13

Funerals Wrecked nv n Storm

NEW YORK, May 13.-When the storm
was at its height Saturday the widest con-
fusion took place on the road to Calvary
cemetery in Long Island City Coaches in
funeral professions We're wrecked, and one
was blown off the road down a four-foot en-
bankment into the meadows The driver
jumped off and got the occupants, three
women and a man, out of the coach just as it
went down the hill. The horses, almost
frantic with fear, got out of their harness
and ran wildly about the meadnus
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-13
Close of a sIx-Day.s Tramp.

NEW YORK, May 13.-May 6 at midnight a
pedestrian match was started at Madison
Square garden, in which Herty, Cartwright,
Noremac, and Others took part It was fin
ished Saturday night, Herty winning The
portion of the gate receipts to be divided
amounted to only 1900, of which Herty got
81 200. The score of the leaders at the close
was: Herty, $50 miles; Cartwright, 532, and
Noromac hoG
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-13
Died While Treating Himself.

ROCHESTER, N. Y, May ia dispatch
from Clifton Springs, N. Y, says: Dr. Frank
l. Vincent, brother of Bishop Vincent, of the
NJ. E. church, was found dead in his office at
the SAM arium yesterday. He had been suf-
fering for few days from nervous troubles,
and was testing the tripod suspension treat
ment on himself, and evidently became help
less in self-treatment and died while in the
act of testing the remedy.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-13
Presid emit and wife Take an Outing.

WASHINGTON CRY, May 13.-At 10 q. M
Saturday the president and Mrs. HARRISON
went aboard the United States steamship
Dispatch, and were taken down the Potomac
for short outing. They arrived at Fortren
Monroe a. a. m yesterday. The preAdent
attended church in the garrison YESTERDAY
morning, aud returned ABOARD ship about /
O'Clock. The Dispatch returned to Washing
ton at $50 yesterday afternoon.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-13
Whitelav R.id at Paris.

PARIS, May 13-Mr. Whitelsw Reid, the
new American minister, arrived here yester-
day. He was welcomed at the railway sta
ton by the staff of the United States legation,
a deputation from the Franco-American UNI
ion, and many American residents. Mr.. Nc
Lane sent his carriage to the station for MIR.
Reid
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-13
Not Much Hope for Swain.

WASHINGTON CRY, May l3-It is ssil
that the friends of Judge Advocate General
Swain, Of the army, are using their inllu-
ence with President Harrison to have tho ~
mainder Of his sentence set aside in order
that he my be restored to his position. 1t b
understood that they have not met with
much suck ess, ~ the president is not disposal
to reopen he case
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-13
Simon Cameron Able to SIT Tn

LANCASTER, Pa, May 18.-Gen. Simon
Cameron was able to sit up in bed and read
YESTERDAY, and it is believed that his illness
Is not Immediately dangerous. He is in ex
cellent 81 irts.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-13

To This Condition Has He Come mt Last
NEW YORK, May 13.-Citizen George
Francis Train has accepted an offer of 81, 600
to appear for one week at n dime museum at
the conclusion of his 10 days fast, the entire
proceeds to he contributed to the building
fund of the New York Press club.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-13
A Naval 0fhcer from Illinois Dead.

New YORK, May 13.-Lieut Henry NJ
Schaeffer, of the United States navy, died at
the Naval hospital Brooklyn Saturday from
dropsy. His body will be taken to Illinois
for inter ment
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-13
Secretary Prootor ~ f,h,c.oo

CHICAGO, May 13-Secretary of War
army officers, returned to Chicago yester-
day from their tour of inspection of western
military posts, and will remain in the city
for day or two to recuperate from the ia
tigue of almost constant travel during the
past week
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-13

THERE are forty-nine counties in the
northern Iowa revenue district and in this
district the federal government has issued
1900 liquor licenses. The collector says
that there is not county in the district
nor town of 800 Inhabitants in which a
government license to sell liquor at re-
tail has not been granted. The old ques-
ton again recurs: Does prohibition pro-
hibit7
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-13
Yellow Fever Reported in Ohio.

PITTsBURG, Pa, May ia special from
Tiffin, o., says that report comes from
North Baltimore, Wood county, that a man
named johnson, who recently arrived from
the south, has been taken down with all the
symptoms of yellow fever
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-13
The Quarterly Fiorrinr IN ,,e;avare

@eorIy TIOggihg III DeiaWnre.
WILMINGTON. Del, May 13.-The quarterly
whipping at Newcastle Saturday was remark
able In the number of lashes laid on by the
sheriff, who struck 215 blows ON the backs
OF twelve men. Three of them received forty
iashes each for highway robbery.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-13
Henry Georpe i. stirrinp Them Inn.

LONDON, May l3.-Henry George is speak
ing in the black country with great success,
and his lectures have led the local press into
heated discussion of his land theory.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-13
THE BASE BALL AGGREGATlONS.
Standing of the Clubs at the End of An
other Weeks Operations.

CHICAGO, May l3.-Anson's "babies" made
better showing in the record of ball play
ing last week than the week before, having
climbed to fourth place from seventh. The
standing o. the aggregations is given below,
the record being complete up to last night
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-13
PENNSYLVANIA STORM INCIDENTS.
A Shanty Boat Goes to Pieces with Six
Persons on Board.

A Shanty Boat Goes to Pieces with Six
Persons on Board.
PITTSBURG, Pa, May ia story of the
thrilling escape of two women and four chill
dren during the prevalence of the storm Fri
day night comes from Nine-Mile run, near
Salesburg, on the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
way. Joseph Blume, his WIFE niece, and
four children lived in a large shanty boat
moored about quarter of mile from the
Monongahela river. At this point Balti-
more and Ohio bridge crosses the run. Dur
ing the night the rising water carried the
boat from its moorings and bore it down
stream. Mr.. Blume was from home but a
Newfoundland dog woke Mrs. Blume by its
barking. Discovering her position, she tried
to catch projections with line but failed
The boat struck the bridgean was shattered
almost to atoms. Before il went down Mrs
Blume managed to throw two of the children
ashore, and taking the two youngest in her
arms followed. Miss Travers the niece. also
escaped. The dog which gave the alarm was
killed in the wreck.
Floods in the Streets.
In Pleasant Valley, Allegheny county. the
streets were converted into turbulent rivers.
several feet deep Street cars were stopped
oy the debris dumped on the tracks, and the
passengers, to avoid being soaked by the
rising waters, had to stand on the seats until
carried to place of safety. At McKeesport
thousands of dollars worth of damage was
done in the Crooked run district Fifty
houses were moved from their foundations.
and several toppled over and We're denrol-
ished People had TO seek the hillsides to
escape drowning, while large numbers of
horses and cattle were drowned No lives
are reported lost but there were many mar
row escapes,
List of the Dead.
A freight train on the Pittsburg McKees
port and Houghiogheny railroad ran into a
landslide and was wrecked and Patrick Mis-
kell, brakeman, killed. This makes six
deaths directly attributable to the flood The
names are: John Dougherty, of Woods Run:
John kocher, of Butchers Run: Gertrude
Shaffer, of Spring Garden; Louisa Shaffer,
of Spring Garden; Patrick Miskell, brake
man, and the 2year-old daughter of New
ton Bentley, whose body was found in pile
of drift on Walnut run, near Beaver Fails
Saturday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-13
The Pope 1. III.

ROME, May 13.-Ths pope is i'll from the
effects OF a sirocco which has prevailed for
some days.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-13

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May l3.-The Young
Meh's Christian association convention closed
Saturday. A resolution was adopted look
ing to provsion for support of aged or dis
abled workers
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-13
DESPERATE DEED IN COURT.
A Prisoner Cuts n Detectives Throat al
Lis Shot to Death.

LIS Shot to Death
KANSAS CITY, No., May 1S-Saturday
afternoon while James Smith was on trial in
Justice Lewis court room in Kansas City,
Kan, on the charge Of burglary he suddenly
drew q razor and cut a seven inch cash in
the neck Of Detective William Gillery, pro-
ducing fatal wound, and then made dash
for liberty, but was shot dead, pierced by
five balls Smith also cut officer Maloney
In the leg
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-13
Amateur Rowing at Pullman.

NEW YORK, May 1.-The National Assoc
citation of Amateur Oarsmen, at meeting
Saturday night, decided that the national
regatta shall be held at Pullman, Ills, Aug.
8 and 8.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-13

A Furnished gentlemAn's place to
rent" is advertised in New York paper.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-04
THE NATIONALISTS.
They Will Meet in Regular Session
This Afternoon.

DR.. Dean Clarke, of Boston, will deliver
a lecture this afternoon at Turner Hall,
at p. M, at the regular meeting of the
Nationalists Club. The doctor is one of
the leading thinkers of the country, and
an advanced reasoner on social ques-
tions, and comes we'll recommended as
one of the most eloquent speakers of the
day. His subject will be christianity ,as
Applied to the Theories of Bellamy,"
and the club look for large audience,
as the question is of general interest to
all who have interested themselves in
the reform Of national cooperation,
The President of the club also, will
read a paper on the Bellamy idea.
Everyone is invited to attend, as it is en-
deavored by the officers and members to
make the meetings of general interest.
A time is always set apart, during the
proceedings. for general debate on all
questions relating to cooperation, and
all are invited to give their opinions in
five-minute speeches.