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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-04
Married at yil,ard.s Home

new YORK, June Miss Grace Cakes,
daughter of 7. f. Cakes, president of the
Northern Pacific railroad, and Frederick
Brooks, son of Francis Brooks, of Boston,
were married yesterday at tl.t country
house of Henry Willard, at Dobbs' Ferry.
The ceremony was performed at 1890
o'clock by Bishop Potter, assisted by the
Rev. X. W. Berkeley, rector of the Er.sco-
pal church at Dobbs' Ferry, and the Rev
7. III. Niven, minister of the Congrega-
tional church at the same place.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-04
Steve Eikins' Daughter Married.

NEW YORK, June Miss Sarah Elkins,
eldest daughter of stephen B. Elkins, and
Maj. A. c. Oliphant of Trenton, n. j.,
were married last evening at the residence
of the brides father Rev. Heber Newton
oficiated. The wedding was quiet and
very select affair. Among the costly and
beautiful presents We're gifts from Presi-
dent and Mrs. Harrison, Secretary and
Mrs. Blaine, Secretary and Mrs. Window,
Andrew Carnegie, and Gen. Sewell and
staff, of the New Jersey state militia
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-04
INSATIATE STANDARD OIL.
1t Gobbles Another Company and Nego-
tiates for More.

1t Gobbles Anothss CoNpsay and Nego-
tiates for More.
PlTTs3UR6, June 4-The Standard Oil
company has purchased the Forest Oil
company for sl,6oo,oOo and promises to
take the remaining 500 900 stock at above
par. The Forest Oil company started
ten years ago with n capital stock of $780,
900 and has steadily increased its capital
stock in proportion to its enormous oil
producing interests, until it is now
81, 900, 600, owned largely by Oil City and
Buffalo parties and the Vandergrifts of
this city. 1t is the largest producing COM
pany in the world, with 80, 600 acres of pro-
dncing territory, and its receipts in the
last ten years were 81 $50 600 1t also
owned n controlling interest in the Wash
ington Oil company and the United gas
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-04
Elected a Democrat Governor.

PORTLAND, Ore, June 4.-Pennoyer the
Democratic candidate for governor, has
been elected by 100 majority over Thomp-
son, Republican. The rest of the state
ticke. is Republican by from 5000 to S 1000
ma::c-itv. The tariff was rot made an is
sue, b-it tbr Prohibition State Grange
and labor organization, which have con-
solidated into party in Oregon, voted
solidly against Thompson. Herman, Re
publican, for congress has 5000 majority.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-04
Wisconsin FARMERS. Alliance.

BARABoo Wis, June 4.-The Wisconsin
State Farmers Alliance convened in this
city yesterday and was called to order by
President c. NJ Butt, of Viroqua. The
committee on credentials reported sixty
one delegates representing sixty one Alli-
ances. The annual report of the secretary
showed that there are now eighty-sevea
Alliances in the state, an increase of forty
seven in one year. All are in good finan-
cial standing. A committee OF five was
appointed to frame set of questions to be
proposed to candidates for the state legis-
lature and congress. Butt was reelected
nrpSidant
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-04
An Original Package Petition.

WASHINGTON CITY, June 4-.Ir Dolli-
yer. of Iowa, has presented to the house a
memorial from the general assembly of
the Presbyterian church representing
G,000 ministers, "a, 900 ruling elders, and
100000 communicates, asking that con-
gress speedily enact an amendment to the
interstate commerce law that will allow
the states to control or prohibit the impor-
tation of Intoxicating liquors.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-04
Narrow Escape of a Clergyman.

MOUNT CARROLL, Ills, June 4.-This
vicinity was visited Monday night by
most violent storm of lightning, rain, and
hail. The lightning struck and set fire to
the Lutheran parsonage in Salem town
ship, and the entire contents of the house
were consumed, the minister narrowly es-
Gaping with his life. Burt Puterbaugh
of Rock Greek, lost five head OF horses;
John ellsworth one horse, and Mr. Crib
ben lost thirtysix head of hogs by the
storm
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-04
But One Autograph ofIinco,n.

COLUMBUS, o., June "A historian
who is compiling the letters, messages
speeches, etc, of President Lincoln for
publication has finished search of the
records of the executive office of Ohio But
one autograph letter was found 1t is
dated April %, 1854, and accepts the cffer
of the governors of Indiana, Illinois. Iowa,
and Wisconsin to furnish 5000 troops for
100 days service.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-04
YOUNG MIKE HALEY,s HeRolsM.

1t illustrates yillainous Crime and Pre-
vents an Awful Railway Wreck.
OMAHA, Neb., June 4--The heroism dis
played by 16-year-old Mike Haley saved
the Union Pacific flyer from disastrous
wreck between this city and South Omaha
Young Haley was going home last evening
when he saw two men unlock the switch
at Summit and turn it. He ran to South
Omaha and notified the train men Just as
the flyer, consisting of twelve crowded
coaches, was pulling out of the station
Haley was completely Frustrated after his
long run. There is no trace of the miscre-
ants who misplaced the switch
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-04
Heavy Damage to Crops.

GALENA, Ills, June 4.-The heav est rain
storm that has visited this section since
1876 occurred Monday night, and the Ca
lena river is running a torrent Great
damage to crops was done, and fires caused
by lightning are reported from various
parts of the country. The road-bed of the
Illinois Central along the bluffs near Men
Ominee was undermined by the food.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-04
SWEPT BY STORMS.
Wind. Rain, and Lightning Work
Great Havoc.
FATAL ToRNADoIN wDsTvaN IOWA

Two Persons killed and Six Won nded at
GIenwood-A Number of Buildings
Notwithstanding on the Blu Ellington
and Northern Caused by n Wrshout-
A Cyclone at Medford, Wis.-Simiiar
News from Other Localities-L ghtning
ExpIodes Powder House.
DIES MONIES, Ia, June A storm burst
with terrible force over western Iowa
Monday night. The rain fell in torrents,
and the wind in some localities attained
the force of tornado. The electric dis
play was dazzling. The greatest damage
seems to have been done at Glenw God, the
county seat of Mills county. The state in
stitute for feeble minded is located there
and was heavy sufferer. The boiler
house and laundry were demolis ned; the
tall chimney was blown down and came
tories where the inmates were sleeping,
killing two and injuring six others.
Eight Victims of the Wind.
The killed are: Willie Cline, o. Clarke
county; Wesley Emery, of Monroe county.
The injured are: John Swallow, Dubuque;
Willie Brather, Wayne county; Fred.
Wright Fort Dodge; Eddie Sweet, Lee
county; Henry Snyder, Benton county;
Sam Askins, Council Bluffs Several of
the injured are not expected to re cover.
Flour Mill Wrecked.
The -four mill at Glenwood was wrecked
and the canning factory demolished. 1t
was the worst storm in the history of the
city. At Atlantic the wind blew down
the amphitheatre at the fair grou nds and
several small dwelling houses in the town.
Nobody was hurt. A great many fruit
| and shade trees were blown down in the
city, and a number of bridges on The Nish-
nabotna were washed out. THREE build
ings were blown from the found ations at
| Extra and several persons had narrow es
| cspes. At Council Bluffs cellars were
| flooded and culverts washed cut. The
contiguous country is inundated and crops
| in general are badly damaged, and in some
| cases destroyed.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-04
Guilty Of a past.rdIv mur,,,r.

FORT SMITH, Ark, June 4-Boudinot
Crumpton, about % years of age, has been
convicted of murder In the federal court,
and remanded to Jail to await death sen
tence. Crumpton and companion named
Sam Morgan started out one day last No
vember to visit some young ladies' Crump-
ton decoyed Morgan to lonely place some
distance from the road, and murdered him,
concealing the body. The body was not
found until six weeks later.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-04
A Telegraph Operators Death.

ST. LOUIS, June TT III. Vine, operator
at the Western Union office, fell or threw
himself from the fourth story of his board
ing house last evening and was instantly
killed. He was arrested on Monday in
the Merchants exchange on suspicion of
having been implicated in the wire-tap-
ping in Donovan's pool room He was
4sweated" twenty-four hours and then re-
leased. Finding himself discharged by
the Western Union he got drunk. He was
seen sitting in his room few minutes be-
fore he fell out. He was known by the
names of Costello and T. H. Kane as well
as II. III. Vine
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-04
WoLSELEY EUlOGlzeS LEE.
The British General Says Lee Was Pa
friofic Hern

The bTItIsH ttHtraI says Lee Was a Ia
triotic Hero.
RICHMOND, Va, June 4--Governor Nc.
Kinney has received letter from Lord
Wolseley in reply to a special invitation to
attend the recent Lee monument unveil-
ing He said, after thanking the govern
or for the invitation; 1T is natural that
all Englishmen should be proud of Gen
Lee as we are proud Of Gen. Cor
don Those two men were the only great
patriotic heroes l have ever known, and /
honor them in my thoughts as if they
were twin brothers and both hasi beea my
own comrades in arms. Ii is not possible
for me to pay America visit just at pres
ent. / hope to do so,s however, by and by
and to visit Richmond, of which | retain
the most interesting recollections.'
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-04
Cutting Rates ON Base Ball.

PrTTsBURG, Pa, June Capt. Arson
said last night that President o'Neil, of
the Pittsburg National League club, had
decided to put the price of admission at
% cents upon the arrival of the Pittsburg
Players League club in this city to play
it's next series at home.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-04
Protests Against the Tariff RilI.

PHILADELPHIA, June "A business
mems meeting was held at the Walnut
Street theatre yesterday afternoon, at
which Alexander X. Mcclure presided.
The tobacco, tin-plate and woolens indus
tries were largely represented. Among
the speakers Were Congressman McAdoo,
Springer. Bynum and Breckenridge {ky).
Last night mass meeting of workinmen
in textile goods was held at Kensington,
and was addressed by the same gentle
men. Both meetings were called for the
purpose of protesting against the Mckin-
lev bill
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-04
FAVORABLE Reports Ordered.

WASHINGTON CITY, June 4.--The house
postoffice committee has ordered favora-
BILE report on the bill to reclassify and fix
the salaries of postal clerks in the railway
mail service. The bill provides for divid-
ing the railway postal clerks into seven
classes and fixes the annual salaries at
from $500 to 81 800
The house committee on commerce has
ordered favorable reports on the house
bills to amend an act for bridge in Cal
houn county, Ills, and for a pontoon
bridge at Quincy, Ills.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-04
Was skippinr with $4,000.

LONDON, June "A young man named
Lemish, employed as stock clerk in a
brokers' Office in this city was arrested
yesterday as he was about taking his de-
parture for America. When he was
searched he was fon 4 to have on his per-
son IS 90 worth of negotiable bonds which
he had stolen from his employer, together
with other missing property aud tickets
for New York.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-04
The Time. Talks BelIiCerentIy.

LONDON, June 4.-The Times says the
sending of the American cruisers to Behr-
ing sea smacks zoo much of Napoleonic
methods and thinks that British men-of-
war should promptly follow The pressure
of the Irish vote, The Times thinks, has
changed Blaine's desire to settle -the fish
cries question in diplomatic manner.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-04
STRUCK Dead at His Barn Door.

MADISON, Wis, June A terrific wind
storm passed over the village of Lodi Mon
day night. Trees were blown do yn, out
houses toppled over. fences wrecked and
no little damage done. William buckley,
aged 90, residing about five miles west of
Oregon. was struck dead by Ii yhtning
while standing in his barn door,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-04
Took a Header Through the Plume.

DEDHAM, Mass, June 4-Mondily John
Kane, aged years, fell into Me chants
mill-pond, and was swept the whole
length of the covered fiume-150 feet--in
raging torrent six feet deep. He was taken
out of the rack near the mill, nnco lscious,
but was soon resuscitated. He vas ap-
parently uniniured.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-04
sutcided When round Guilty.

UTICA, ~ ", June when ne jury
in the case of Webster Stoddard, who has
been on trial for forgery at Herkimer.
yesterday announced verdict of guilty.
Stoddard arose and went into an ante
room of the court house. pulled a revolve
and shot himself through the head. 1t is
thought that he will die
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-04
APIot of panItza,. Fri,nd.

SOFIA, June fit has transpired that a
plot was formed by friends of Maj. Pan
itza to capture Prince Ferdinand while on
a recent railroad journey and hold him as
hostage for Panitza. but was frustrated
by N. Stambuloff. minister Of the interior,
who became aware of its existence through
the vigilance of the police.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-04
Thev object TO the petect.ve,

BosToN, June 4-The committee ap-
pointed by the students mass-meeting to
take action in regard to the recent acts of
vandalism at Harvard object to that part
of their instructions relating to the en-
ployment of detective. They have there
fore called another mass-n,eeting at which
they will offer to resign.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-04
Town Reported Wiped Out.

OMAHA, June 4-Bradshaw, Town Of
about 300 inhabitants, was struck by cy-
clone about 10 O'Clock last night, and
nearly the entire place was sweep away
Five persons are said to have been killed
and many others injured. The wires are
down, and particulars are not to be had.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-04
Four BIen Struck by Lipbtninr

CARO-, Mich, June AT 2 O'Clock last
evening four farmers were struck by light
ming four miles west of here. /. H. Tag
gett, Edward Goodchild, William Holmes,
and Matt Ringle were at work when the
bolt descended, killing Goodchl Id and
Holmes and badly stunning the OF her two.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-04
They Retired Cheadle.

KoKoNo, Ind. June 4-Judge Daniel
Waugh, of Upton county. was nominated
on the 5lst ballot to succeed Congressman
Cheadle in the Ninth district Up to the
fiftieth ballot the vote stood: Cheadle. 50.
Waugh, 81. Lafollette, 50; Indy, 65. On
the fifty-first ballot Judge Waugh re-
ceived 1873 ~otes
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-04
After Its Last Rival Now.

Notsatisfied with gobbling this enormous
concern, the Standard is negotiating for
the purchase of the Anchor Oil company.
the second largest producing company in
existence. Should the purchase of this
company be also consummated there will
be no rival producing company in the field
worth mentioning
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-04
Death of a Newspaper Man.

HELENA, Mont, June 4.--George d.
Eastin, an old and well-known newspaper
man, formerly OF the st. Paul Globe, and
late editor of the Helena Independent,
died at Warm Springs, Mont, yesterday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-04
An Indiana appointment.

WAsHINGToN CITY, june The score
tary of the treasury has appointed G. w.
Goodbye superintendent of the mar me hos
pital at Evansville, Ind.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-04

Thomas Waters, a "rag" given werk
on the Alton, Ills, rock pile, has been no.
titled that an uncle in England has left
him S30,etsQ
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-04
There was no Flood at IoveIand.

OMAHA, Neb., June 4.-The report of
disastrous storm at Loveland, Ia, which
had partially destroyed the town, is en-
tirely unfounded. One woman was drowned
by falling into the river. There was no
damage to property.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-04
IN ILLINOIS AND WISCONSIN.
Wind and Lightning Destroy Great Deal
OfProperty.

MEDFoRD, Wis, June A cyclone
passed over portion of the town of Little
Black Monday evening, unroofiny houses
and barns and blowing down trees Mr. Matt
hoff had two barns destroyed. Twelve
buildings were struck by lightning and
burned. The roads are very generally
blocked with fallen trees
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-04
RATHER CURIOUS PROCEEDINGS.
The Case of Col. Wyatt, of Lincoln, HIS,
DeYetops some Novelties.

Develops Some Novelties.
LINCOLN. Ills, June 4-The deputy
sheriff sent to New Orleans for Col. W. u.
Wyatt, the alleged defaulting master in
chancery of this Ooganl county, reached
here at II O'Clock Tuesday, via a country
road, travelling fourteen miles from a
country town. On arriving here the ac-
cused man was taken TO the residence of
Col r. Il. Latham, where the sheriff ap-
peared and accepted bond for $500, while
the sum of the forgery is -. 000.
Wyatt Declares He is Innocent.
Col. Wyatt has notified his friends in
Lincoln that he is innocent of the charge
and insists on immediate trial, while Col
Latham, the man whose evidence secured
the indictment for forgery. is entertaining
him in royal style, prepared his bond and
retained three lawyers for the defense.
The amount of the defalcations reaches
-, 600, which, it is understood, will be-
paid by the bondsmen, of whom Col. Lat
ham is one
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-11-06
The Danyllle and East Tennessee

The Danyiile and East Tennessee.
DANy1LLE, VA, Nov. 4-Maj. w. T.
Sutherlin, Col. E. B. Withers and Mr..
John +. Rison, directors of the East
Tennessee railroad returned last nignt
from New York, where they went to
attend meeting oil the board. These
gentlemen represented Danville in the
directory, and aseertained while North
that the company now has in bank
ample funds to make the survey from
Danville to the Tennessee line, and
then if the route proves practicable
The company has the funds at COM
mand to build The road at once. The
directory ordered the survey made at
once, and the engineers will be at work
in ten days,
1t is the most direct route yet pro-
j-cted for reaching the great wealth Of
iron, coal, zinc, lead and copper of
Tennessee and Virginia. Dsnville has
voted the road $4,000, and Bristol
$4,000. The western terminus will
probably be at Bristol. II so, it will
connect there with the South Atlantic
and 0hi1 railroad, East Tennessee,
Virginia and Georgia railroad, and
the Bristol and Elizabethton railroad.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-11-06

A Democrat From Rhode Island,
PROVIDENCE, Nov.--In the First dis
triot Oscar Lapham, Dem, ia elected
by 1905 majority over H. j. Spooner,
Rep. and II. H. Richardson, Pro,
There is no election in the Second
district, the Prohibition vote Of zoe
making second trial necessary. The
yete was light.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-11-06
Wisconsin,

MILWAUKEE, Nov. Sat l O'Clock
this afternoon Chairman Paine don
cedes the State Senate as we'll as the
Assembly to the Democrats. Thomas
(Rep) for Congress in the Seventh
District is defeated by small major
ity. LaFollette (Rep) is beuten in
the Third Dirtrict by 1900, aud IL is
believed that McCord has been de-
feated in the nineth. Advices roceiv-
ed at noon state that Haugen is sure
oil reelection by a small majority.
Chairman Wall OF the Democratic
Statd committee claims majority Of
$4,000 for Peck and also insists on
claiming six out Of the nino Congress
men
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-11-06
Iowa.


COUNCIL BLUFFS, Ia. Nov.5-Com-
plete returns from every county in the
district shaws the election of Bowmon
Dem, over Reed, Rep, in the ninth
District by 2,165 majority. The result
is a complete surprise and it is regard
ed as a revolt against high tariff,
1t shows a gain of four Congress
men for the Democrats. Returns from
one-third of the State show Demo
cratic gains sufficient, if continued, to
wipe out the Republican majority Of
two years ago and give small Demo
cratic majority.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-11-06
The House Democratic.

Philadelphia Timcs.l
The people have repudiated the
Force Election bill, the monopoly tar
lift taxes on the necessaries OF business
and life, and the systematic pollution
or coercion of thesballot, by the cleo
ton OF Democrats majority of at
least twenty to the next House.
| is impossible to give accurate
figures, but it is entirely safe to say
that the REED rump Congress has
been repudiated with emphasis and
that the people will be heard in their
national legislature after the 4th of
March next.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-11-06

the Philadelphia Times says Rob
ert f. Pattison was yesterday elected
Governor of Pennsylvania by a ma
jority Of not less than 10000 votes,
The Democratic gains we're confined
to no one poation Of the State, and
many counties, always hitherto relia.
bly, Republican, voted against Della
meter
The Democrats also elect ten and
perhaps twelve members Of Congress
in Pennsylvania, a gain of ut least
three in favor Tariff Reform.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-11-06
COCK -EE-DOODLE-DOO!

The result o. Tuesdays elections in
the various States and Territories of
this great and glorious country is sui
fcient to cause the Democratic patriot
to Jump high in the air, kick his feet
together and give u loud whoop, as it
means relief for the country OF sucl
men as Gar Reed and his tyrannical
rules, for certain it is that the grand
old Democratic party will have a large
majority IN the next National House
Of Representatives Ohio will present
to the next Congress more Democrats
than Republicans. New York has
done nobly in both city and State. In
the former the people have ruled that
Tammany, that staunch bulwark OF
Democracy, shall control the Offices Of
the metropolis, and the State elects q
Democratic Legislature and will send
at least three additional Democratic
Congressman and probably five. In
Massachusetts, the Republican State
Committee concede the election OF q
Democratic Governor and two addi-
tional Democratic Congressman, and
the old Keystone State gives q repcti-
ton OF the Republican Waterloo OF
1882 and elects a Democratic Governor
and records a loss Of two Republican
Congressman. Nebraska falls in line
with Democratic Governor and three
Congressman, Kansas sends up for the
first time in history n mixed delega-
ton, Indiana nobly holds her own,
and Missouri keeps herself aloof from
the grasp Of the g. o, p. Georgia, Lou
isiana, Arkansas, Virginia, Maryland
New Jersey, Alabama, Mississippi and
Texas elected solid Democratic dele
cations to Congress, ald last, but not
least, the old Volunteer State has re-
tired H. Clay Evans, he force bill
champion, and added another to her
list Of able Democratic members,