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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-07
Was vnlainy at the nottome

NEW YORK, April "A fire, thought 70
be incendiary, occurrei yesterday evening in
the room on the fifth floor of the custom
house which Is use, for tie storage of draw.
oack vouchers, ledgee,, etc. The origin of
the lire Is a mystery. The flames were OF.
served In time to prevent much damage TO
the building, books, or papers. II incen.
diary, the fire must have been inten led to
destroy custom documents, as the hui ding
is fire proof
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-07
The Chicago Worlds Fair.

CHICAGO, April Much surprise was
evinced Saturday when the list of directors
of the Worlds Fair association was pub
lishcd at the absence Of the name of Mr..
George r Davis, whose work in favor OF
this city at Washington City was very eff
Gent. 1t has been discovered, after all,
that he was elected, and that one of the man
announced, probably Mr.. Colvin, will have
to give way for him. The knowledge that
Mr.. Davis was not ''left" gives great salts
facfion
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-07
TURBULENT NEGROES KILLED.
They Shoot a Town Marshal and His Dep
utY Kills Til rae of Them

uty Kills ThrAs of Them
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, April AT Irondale
six miles from this city. late yesterday aft
ernoon, Town Marshal England and Deputy
Sheriff Fontenberry attempted to arrest a
crowd Of negroes on a charge of larceny.
The negroes opened IRE on the officers,
shooting down Marshal England at the first
fire. Deputy Fonte berry took refuge be-
hind a tree and shot three of the negroes
dead: The Others took t. tue woods and es-
capped. The shooting created the widest ex-
c1tement in the town on account of the po-
iltical troubles there, and half the town was
under arms before the exact nature of the
affair was learned. The political excitement,
however, had nothing to do with tie trag-
edy. England is not dead.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-07
nemooratic success in Rhode Island.

..cwPoRr, r. l., April 7-At Saturdays
supplementary election for the First and
Fourth representatives of this city Democrats
were chosen. William p Clarke received 70
majority, and Andrew K Quinn. Sss::ma jority.
A question may be raised-depends on the
politics of the house-as to the legality of
the election, which was bald under the old
voting system because Of the delay in
amending the new law 50 that it would APP
ply to supplemental elections
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-07
LORD RANDY SUGGESTS AN IDEA.
He Proposes That the Tories Appeal t.
the British Voters.

LONDON, April :. - Lord Randolph
Churchill is out with letter in criticism of
the governments Irish land purchase
scheme He declares that British credit
could not safely be pledged for such pur-
chase except when given in response TO a
spontane Gus request of the Irish people,
who should offer their rate revenues
as security and bind themselves
10y every obligation of national
honor to repay the amount loaned.
de closes with suggestion that the govern
ment, IN the event of determined opposi-
ton to the bill, confuse the separatists by
withdrawing it, and in the meantime pass
useful measures and appeal to the country
with confidence in patriotic majority. He
argues IN favor of disseminating coercion,
and giving Ireland popular local govern
ment such as is enjoyed by the English and
Scotch
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-07
NOTHING IN ITS PATHWAY.
Twenty Million Gallons of Water Break
Loose, Flooding the Country

Loose, Flooding the Country.
ITHACA, n. Y, April 7.-Showers of I'M
precedented violence fell in this locality
Friday night, causing the streams to rise to
unusual heights and flooding the lower por-
ton of this city. The dam OF the upper
reservoir of the Ithaca water-works COM
pany, holding 10000, 900 of gallons, burst
during the night and when the water
plunged through the cliff bound chasm
below it was a terrific torrent 80 feet deem.
Fortunately, no obstacle lay in its pathway,
and when it reached the open valley below
the water spread out over the fat surface of
the valley and formed lake which covers
the western suburbs of Ithaca now 70 @
depth of three feet. This body of water,
joined by the overflow from two other
streams, washed out the tracks, of the Lee
high Valley and Delaware and Lackawanna
roads, srSpending traffic for a time
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-07
Eviction. In pennsy,vapia.

WnKEsBARRE Pa, April THE Union
improvement company tthe Ebsrvale Coal
company has issued nine writs of ejectment
against tenants occupying their property at
Eoervale. The wri,s are basel upon cast
iron lease In which the tenant in each case
agrees tn quit the premises whenever re-
quested to do 50 ty the company WITHOUT
further notice.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-07

LONDON, April IA fog signal in the
fam GUS Bell Rock lighthouse on the Scotch
coast, exploded premsturely Saturday,
SCATTERING the dome and extinguishing the
light for the first sine since the lighthouse
was built in ISL Fog signals were en-
ployed TO warn vessels during the remainder
nf tho N ipht
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-07

Dies MONIES, Ia. April THE lower
house of the Legislature disposed of the
question of repeal of the prohibition law
for at least two years Saturday by de-
feating the Democratic local option bill.
This result was accomplished by the vote
If Ewart, the Union Labor member, who
votsi with the Republicans. giving them
81 volss
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-07
Not That Sort of Man.

BERLIN, April Ferdinand Bunke, a
clerk, tried to blackmail Bismarck. Bunke
wrote threatening letters to Bismarck, in
which he said he would make public some of
the ex-chancellor's pretended offences unless
a payment was made to him of SO marks.
Bunke was promptly arrested and sentenced
to three months imprisonment This is the
man who threw a brick at Bismarck month
ago while the latter was entering the royal
castle
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-07
BE : strike About Thi.,

INDIANAPOLIS, April 1.-THE union car
penters of this city have notified the con.
tractors that after May they will require
IS cents an hour and eight hours TO consti.
tute days work. The contrac ors say they
cannot afford to pay the wages demanded,
and strike may result.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-07

PADUcAH, rs. April THE Marshall
house was discovered to be on ire Friday
morning, but the flames we're promptly ex-
tinguished with small loss. An examination
showed that a diabolical attempt al incen-
diarism had been made. The fire had Doom
| started simultaneously In five rooms, three
IN the upper story and two on the first.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-07
Government Threatened with a Strike

LONDON, April THE employees of the
government arsenal at Woolwich, number
ing about 10000, have formally protested
against the present scale of wages, and
threaten to strike. They receive much less
than similar workmen in private employ
ment The metropolitan police force are
also talking of striking over the question of
pensions
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-07
Dropped Dead an Church,

MANSFIELD, o., April flames H. Em
minger, aged about Sc years, dropped dead
In St Luke's church during the services last
night. Mr.. Emminger was secretary of the
Richland Fire Insurance company and super
intendent Of the st. Luke Sunday school
Cause of death, apoplexy
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-07
Hardly just to Monsieur naxol

PARIS, April IN. Bayol will be succeed
ed as French agent at Kotonou, Dahomey
by NJ Ballot. The government relieves NJ.
Bayol because that gentleman was CON-
PEELED by threats of death to make promises
to the Dahomians which it is impossible for
France to fulfill
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-07
Fatal Powder Mil, Exp,os,ou

New YORK, April IA terrific expi sion
occurred Saturday in the powder mi Il at
Bay Chesterm. near Barlow, N Y Two
men, names unknown, were instantly K He'd,
and houses in the vicinity for some dist ance
were damaged.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-07
Probably Carried over Niagara Fa

NIAGARA FALLS, n. Y, April Wv William
A. WEIGH, who has for several years past
held the position of foreman ON Fl. c. How
ards farm, near LaSalle, is missing. and
there seems but little doubt that he was car
ried over the falls
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-07
EX-SENATOR GILLIAN DEAD.
The Victim os a Burglars Pistol Crosses
the Border

CHICAGO, April 7.-Ex-State Senator D. r.
Gillian died Mt his home in Alton Ills, at
o O'Clock yesterday evening from the effects
OF injuries received several weeks since in
an encounter with n burglar. The criminal
has never been heard of since the night of
his assault on Mr. Gilham
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-29
A DVICE TO MOTHERS.


FOR over nifty years MRS WINsLoW's
SOOTHING SYRUP has been used by millions OF
molhors for thoir children while toothing. Arc
you disturbed at night and broken Of your rest
By a sick child suffering and crying with pain Of
cutting teoth7 II 80 sond at once and get bottle
OF "Mrs. wiuskow's Soothing syrup" for Chill
dren Teething. its value Is incalculable IL will
relieve the poor hnlo sufferer Immediately. De-
pend upon It. mothers. there Is no mistake
about it Il cures DySen,ery and DiarrhRa,
regulates me Stomach and Bowels, cures Wind
Collie. softens the Gums, reduces Inflammation,
and gives tone and energy 20 ne whole system.
"Mrs. WinsIow's Soothing syrup" for childron
ieethtDg Is pleasant TO tho taste and Is tho pro-
scription Of one Of the Oldest aud best female
physicians and nurses in the United staiea and
is for sale by aA druggists throughout the world
Prtoe Is cents a bottle Be sure aud ask for
"MRs. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP"
sd J0-eodtJau
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-29
PRIVATE SOLDIER.
JUDGE FLOURNoY SPEAKS or HIS
SERVICE TO THE cONFEDERACY.
Leo Camp Has q FieId-Night. in which
Ladies, Music, Speaking, and Re-
fresbments Play Their Parts.

A largely y-attended meeting of Lee Camp
was held at its hall last night. In addition
TO the members fully one hundred or
more ladies we're present. The hall was
beautifully decorated for the occasion
with living plants and flags and IN either
end was a table of refreshments. First
Lieutenant-C Commander Bidgood occupied
the chair. and after the transaction OF
routine business introduced Judge II. W.
Flournoy, Secretary of the Common
wealth, as the speaker Of the evening.
Judge Flournoy started his remarks by
saying that IL was worth a journey around
the earth TO be greeted by such on audi
ence. He was, he said. substituted for an
other speaker and IL was well-known
fact that Confederate soldiers always make
poor substitute.
The speaker next touched upon the feel
ings which animated the men on both
sides. He compared the manner in which
the northern ind southern soldiers were
prepared for war. In the former regu-
larly-appointed officer Of the Government
attended TO it, while on the other the
women lowered around the camp like
guardian angels and sent their loved ones
forth 10 deeds of heroism.
Dllf VI NAMtEhf+
The disparity of numbers in the field
said the Judge, was often alluded to, but
the disparity Of resources was still greater.
The devotion of the Confederate soldier
to duty was impressively pictured by the
speaker.
If the South in single battle had ever
had the numbers Of the army of the North
the Independence of the Confederacy
would not have been a matter of an hour.
The speaker then gave the figures on each
side In all Of the great battles. showing
that in all Of them the southern troops
were outnumbered by thousands.
The Judges tribute 10 tho private sol
der was magnificent, and in closing he
begged the veterans to keep up the Camp
in is present fine condition, and not
themselves forget or fail to inculcate in
their children the principles for which they
fought.
Judge Flournoy spoke for three fourths of
an hour and was frequently interrupted by
applause.
At the CONCLUSION of the speech
Of the evening there was cornet
duet, after which Mr.. L. L. Davis sang a
solo, accompanying himself on the
banjo, in which he dilated upon the de-
llciOus qualities of goose berTy-pie.
Miss Lily Phillips then sweetly sang
"When the Dew Begins to Fall" Captain
Kirk Mathews accompanying her on the
organ. and was followed by Mrs. McGru-
der, who rendered a beautiful soprano
solo" Good Night. Sweet Dreams"
Blr. Davis gave another banjo number,
this one being on the pleasures of board
ing.
Captain Frank Cunningham. under
whose supervision the musical programme
was conducted. sang Cast Thy Bread
Upon tho Waters"
Another cornet duet, Upon the Dam
ube,n concluded the musical programme.
Refreshments were served by detail
appointed for the purpose. assisted by sew
eral ladies'.
The evening was highly enjoyed by all
present, and the entire programme reflect
ed credit upon the committee in charge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-29
Personals and Briefs.

Sanitary Inspector z. G.. Lamkin has re-
moved from No. 25l3 Franklin to No. Sol7
east Broad street.
Rev. J. Wiley Bledsoe has returned 70
the city and will occupy his pulpit at the
morning and evening services tomorrow.
Oney Briggs (colored) was received at
the penitentiary yesterday from Surry
county TO serve three years for manslaugh-
ter.
John NJ. Noting qualified in the Chan:
cery Court yesterday as administrator OF
Charlotte s. Noting. The estate is valued
at $500.
Superintendent Charles Selden. OF the
City Railway Company, who has been
quite i'll. was considered to be in an i'm
proved condition yesterday.
General Joseph r. Anderson, who has
been confined 10 his room for several days
with a bad cold, was much better yester-
day, and will probably be out in day or
two.
Governor Mckinney yesterday received
fine wild turkey from Major Blanton.. of
Cumberland county. The fowl was m
tended for his Excellency's THANKSGIVING
dinner, but arrived little late. and was
not returned on that account.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-29
Wrap Business
Isgnat
Just
now.

Have you ever known prices to break
this season of the year ? Can't keep
them ono half the prices We expected
to have sold the goods for.
Children's Wraps, III small sizes. for less
than one-half cost
Ladies' and Misses Coats and Jackets;
Plush Jackets, with Astrachan sleeves
for sl1.90;
Ladies' Striped Jackets for sl.5o, cost
$3.50 to make:
Ladies' jersey Coat in heavy weight
lapel tailormade. worth 81 toy So;
Misses French Camels- Hair, in distipct
plaids, double-breasted, tailor'made
ages from 10 10 IS years, cost $lls
for S. so.
Remember, our Carpet Department
places carpet on your floor all gradss
and any hind for less than the manufsc-
turer's original cost. Can't carry twenty
thousand dollars III Carpets to next sea-
son-that's the why.
Go where you will and you will meet
with special prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-29
Nanchester's Local.

Rev. J. r. Harrison, who has labored
with such wonderful success in this city
will tomorrow afternoon at 3 O'Clock
preach TO men only-in Leader Hall. This
meeting is under the auspices of the Rail
road Branch Young Mems Christian Asso-
ciation. and every railrOad-manis cordially
invited to attend.
Mr.. Robert L. Waldrop and Miss Lizzie
Baugh were married Thursday night at the
residence ofMr. Walter II. Nelson. on the
corner of Tenth and Bainbridge streets
Rev. DIR. E. NJ. Peterson performing the
ceremony.
The revival services at the Bainbridge.
Street Baptist church will be continued
for several days yet. There have been
some three hundred conversions.
DR.. s. l.. Ingram has returned from q
pleasant trip TO Lunenburg county.
Rev. John j. Clopton, who has been
quite sick, was reported to be better yes
ter1ay.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-29
Marriage OF Dir. smith and Miss fo'nuex'


Mr. Willis r. Smith, successful young
lawyer who came to Richmond year or
two ago from Powhatan, and Miss Parke
Poindexter. of valley Farm, Chesteraeid
county, were married at the Church OF the
Covenant Thursday morning at l0 O'CLOCK
The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr.
Rosebro, OF Petersburg, assisted oy the
pastor, Rev. j. Calvin Stewart. Inc bride,
becomingly attired in white CHINA SILK
with hat 10 match, entered the church lean
ing on the arm of her brother-in-law, MIR:
William 5. Archer Mr.. w. +. Dance, OF
Danyille. was the best man. The rshers
were Messrs. Roosevelt Page, Mac; Archer
James Ruffin, Jefferson Archer, John Ruth
erfoord, and John q. Easley. MIR. and Mrs.
Smith left by the IL o'clock Danviile train
for an extended southern tour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-29
crove-Avenue Baptist Church.

The new house of worship recently erect
ed bg this congregation about completed,
aud The main auditorium OF the building
will be opon for public worship for the
first time on tomorrow. =,
Services will be held at IL A. NJ. and ?.
nj. The pastor, DIR. Goodwin, Will preside
al both services. Interesting programmes
have been arranged for each meeting. In
the morning DIR. Gwin, OF Norfolk, va,
of the church will be present and take
part in the exercises. In the afternoon
there Will be union meeting Of the Bap-
tist churches of Richmond and Manehes-
ter, DIR. Curry viii deliver an address
suitable TO the occasion. The pastors OF
the other churches will be present and
assist in the meetings. A large attendance
is expected, but the ushers VIII try and
provide all with our comfortable seats.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-29
Missing Since Thursday.

Mr.. William Lyon, who lives on Belvi-
dero street near the penitentiary, has not
been seen SINCE Thursday morning, and
his family are uneasy about him. Lyon is
a gardener in the employment of Mrs. NJ.
r. Catlin, and works on her place at the
foot of Laurel street bordering on the
canal. When last seen Lyon was going
towards the Tredegar Works. The missing
man is married. and Is described o. being
medium and @ ysasS Of q sSs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-29
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS.
Deeds of Sale Recorded in Richmond and
Henrico.

The following deeds Of bargain and sale
have been recorded IN the CLERKS ONCE OF
the Chancery Court:
r. Il. Archer and wife TO Helena Thomas,
is l-6 feet on east side First street near
William ii. Beveridge and wife to James
b. McCaw. interest in 40 feet on Bu-
chanan street SIG.
james b. Pace and wife TO j. A. Crosley,
II feet on south side Blair street near Ran
dolph, S1i9.
same near same, Sl2I50.
is. NJ. Spilman TO j. b. Winter. IA feet on
north side Hill street near st. James.
ITcien b. Tatum and wife to W. W.
Haley, l7l6 feet on west side OF Cherry
street.near Beverley, 5l,75O.
Philip NJ. Thompson and Isabella j;
Sully to Emanuel Raab, Il. nj. Raab, and
l.. l.. Strause, 130 feet on Nam street
northeast corner Seventh, see. 900.
Octayia A. Whitlock to Thomas b. Muir
pbv. 30 feet on north side Broad street near
twenty fourth 81 200.
Daniel b. Williams TO Willie A. Wilson,
% feet on east side st. Paul street near
Coutts, S26i.
Same TO same. 16 feet ON same near
same, S204.
COUNTY COURT OF HESB1Co.
G.. Amsinck & Co. to L. II. CARRIER. II
acres on Williamsburg road one and q
half miles east of Richmond, $3.50,
James III. Barton and wife 10 William T.
TAYLOR, lots and 4, block 20, Barton
Heights. S1,0S7.5O.
jackson Brandt and wife to Bertha Brill,
lots 10 and IL, block @, Leonard Heights,
$3.50. .oo
Elizabeth Harvey to f. ". Bissell, i2O
feet on west side of Brook turnpike near
State cattle-pens; 10 lots on north side OF
Henrico street adjoining the above on the
south, and 91-lOO acres on west SIDE OF
Brook turnpike adjoining Crenshaw's es-
tate. Aubiect TO a lien of S9,000 S2G,0 900.
John Ii. Timberlake and wife to i. IL;
Bissell. 22 22-lOO acres on north side of
Henrico street adjoining j. j. Harvie's es-
Charles X. Willis and wife to j. ID. God
sey, lots s, 9, 10, and IL, block A, Leonard
HeiChts $3.50
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-29
The Theatre and Academy.

Little Nugget pleased a fair audience. at
the Theatre last night. The play Is briIn-
ful of fun and is much enjoyed. The en-
gagement will close with a matinee to-day
and a performance at night.
Another good audience greeted Sheuan-
doah last night at the Academy. About
fifty veterans from the Soldiers Home and
the same number of members of the How
itzers and Stuart Horse Guards were pres
ent by invitation.
There will be a matinee to-day and a
closing performance tonight. At the lat
ter there will be fancy drill on the stage
between the second and third acts by a
detachment from the regiment under CON-
mand of Sergeant William Gibson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-29
FIRE AT THE ARMORY.
A Boy Uses Lighted Match to Find the
Gas-SWitch.

A little after 9 o'clock last night the
iantor of the Regimental Armory being
absent, small boy went up into the drill.
room TO turn off the gas. The switch used
for this purpose was not visible, so the
youth struck match 10 find it. He was
extraordinarily successful, and was not a
little surprised TO see fame several feet in
height shoot toward the ceiling, setting
FIRE to the surrounding woodwork.
An alarm Of fire was turned in from the
Second police station, and the apparatus
responded promptly. but the flames, had
already been extinguished. To do this i
was necessary TO punch hole in the wall
and pour in several buckets of water.
The Encempment Committee was IN ses-
sion at the time. and Colonel Jones or
dered them on guard to keep the crowd
of spectators off the pavement in front OF
aud from entering the building.
The damage was slight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-29
Denfh Mt the Almshonse.

William Johnson, "a white man apparent
ly about fifty years old, died at the city
almshouse. OF which he had been an in
mate only a few hours, at f:30 yesterday
afternoon.
johnson is said to have been former
resident OF Richmond but for the last
fifteen years had lived in Norfolk. He
came here some two or three weeks ago.
then in failing health, and secured accom-
modations at the st. Charles Hotel. He
grew worse instead Of better and yester;
and he was taken to the hospital and soon
died.
The ambulance physician was unable 10
learn whether or not the man left family.
Death was thought to have resulted from
constitution.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-29
GIVEN BACK THEIR DOLLS.
Goods Purchased by Never and Not Ac
cepted Are Returned.

Judge Barton in the Chancery Court yes
terday entered decree allowing Messrs.
A Steinhart 4 Brother. Of New York, TO
take G from the custody of the receivers of
II. II. Myers stock a lot of goods claimed
by them as their property.
Bond was signed and glyen, IN the sum OF
81 600 with 4. b. Slater and 4. l.. Mon
taeue as sureties that the goods should oe
forthcoming when required.
The property in quesIioh. .soa eo11tss h, =, h az,
invoice of dolls, valued al St9z; poughi "
wrote stS;nbaTi 4 Brother that he held
them subject to their order and would re-
turn them. -. A.. 49,
goods belonged to them. and not to Meyer
at the tune he assigned.