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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-29

later it left tue river a mass u foam and
struck the bridge 1t just missed the house
of Mr.. Lyon The tornado rsngesi eastward
and almost completely cleared Front street
Of It's residences in a few seconds
Many Miraculous Escapes.
The wonder IS that not a soul was killed
here. There were many hairbreadth escapes
C. B. Simmons heard the roar and got up
to close the hall door of the parlor. To his
consterna tion it blew TO splinters in his
hand. and when he turned around only the
hall remained standing of his handsome res
idence. His wife was found on top of the
ruins only slightly hurt.
Ii Dispersed the Odd Fellows
The Strauss house, full OF guests, was
wrecked, but only the proprietor, Ed
Strauss, was slightly hurt, though covered
by the falling wall Excelsior encampment
of Odd Fellows was in session when the
tornado struck the building, and panic en-
sued, the members fleeing for life, followed
by falling roofs and chimneys. The wonder
is that not a person was killed
Estimate of Losses-The injured.
Among the houses blown down were many
of the handsonest in the city. and the dam
ages in buildings and other property will
not be less than s500, 900. At least l5l
houses have been wrecked, many families
rendered homeless and some penniless.
The injured are: Miss Leila Jewett, scalr
wound; Ed Shaniss, scalp and arm hurt
John Ceilings, scalp wound, arm broken
Mrs. c. B. Simmons, shoulder dislocated; an
agef lady, name unknown, leg broken
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-29
ABBREVIATED TELsGRkms


Armour & Co, the Chicago pork packers,
are going to test the Virginia dressed beef
law
Ark, who has INDUCED himself in six wives
at once.
Chicago people wild build an immense cold
storage exchange which viii cover several
acres OF ground.
Patrolman Tighe, OF Cleveland, o.. was
probably fatally shot Friday night in a run
ming fight with some desperadoes
The body OF Theresa Mettman. 80 years
old, has been found at Leaven rtb, Kan,
cut TO pieces. She had been murdered.
Baron Hirsh, the wealthy German He.
brew, proposes to send 500 monthly TO
this country to aid his impecunious fellow
1sraelites
j. p. Waldron. Of Clinton, Ills, who
killed his neighbor Lindlay last fall, has
been sentenced to the penitentiary for six
teen years
William Stewart, recorder Of West Bay
City, Mich.. has skipped TO Canada, leaving
number of creditors 10 mourn, and short
IN bis city cash
Mrs. Harrison, wife Of the pres: dent, re-
turned TO Washington Friday with the
party with whom she has been visiting Flor
ide and the south
The chimney Of the Clark thread work, at
kearney, y. j., the highest in America, be-
ing 3s5 Ie-t high. was struck twice by light
ming Friday, slightly injuring it.
The report is current at Chicago that
Lieut.. Steele was found guilty by the court
martial Of assanlting Private Wild, and
punishment fixed at six months suspension.
In tax injunction case at Dubuque, Ia
Tuesday capitalists swore that the stock of
the Chicago, st. Paul and Kansas City rail-
way was only worth l to cents in the mar
ket.
Sergt. Dunn, of the New York signal serv-
ice station, predicts a tremendous catas-
trophe on the Mississippi below Memphis, as
the result of the recent storm. He says the
whole country will be flooded.
The Chicago Evening Post company, at
Chicago; to do publishing and general
mercantile business; capital stock, $3.50, 900;
incorporation, James w. Scott, A. F.
Hatch, and E. G. Hitcher, has been incor-
porated at Springfield, Ills.
Edwards, superintendent Of public instruc-
ton, of Illinois, has designated May 20 and
% as the time for holding the examination
in the graded and high schools of the state,
for work to be exhibited at the state fair,
and TO compete for prizes offered for the
best work
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-29
l. a.. UumpbrlI,s Demise.

The death OF Hon. John c. Cam pbell,
aside from causing widespread sorrow
throughout the state, will prove a serious
loss to the democracy of Illinos. Out
side of few recognized leaders he was
probably the most conspicuous democrat
in the state at the present. time-at least
the central figure of its Political organi-
cation. plain. unostentatious man. as
suming no pretensions to greatness, he
still exerted an influence in the councils
of the party which more prominent men
failed to command. An upcom promis
ing democrat. he respected the opinions
OF his political opponents, and was So
cislly popular with all classes. He was q
splendid executive officer and an astute
political manager. possessing personal
magnetism that drew men TO him. At
ter his relative and immediate friends the
shock of his death falls heaviest on his
political associates, the members of the
democratic state central committee, WHO
W BiCdt SAtCAb' ACiiCu upOA tue eOuhN
ness of his judgment in matters requiring
political sagacitY and foresight.
The democratic city-township conven-
tion held at Ottawa Thursday night,
passed the folio wing appropriate resolu-
tons:
WHEREAs, 1t has pleased the AL.
n-l g
John G. Campbell. of Strestor, chairman
of the Illinois State Democratic Central
committee; and Where's, Bowling TO the
viii of the divine ruler, we feel the loss
existing in our ranks. both state and To-
cal, in the death of John c. Campbell.
Therefore, be it
Resoloed, That 10 the death of John G.
Campbell the democracy of Illinois has
lost an eminent leader. the democracy Of
LsSslle county sn enthusiastic worker
and reliable counselor. and the commuh-
ity at large a true and good citizen. Be
il further
Resolced, That we extend TO his family
the earnest sympathy of this convention
and be it also
Resolcsd, That a copy hereof be fur
nished to the family of the deceased, in
token of our esteem for him and our
sympathy with them in their bereave-
meDt; and to the state central committee,
and that it be printed in the press of this
city and Strea,or.
JOIN L. MADDEN,
T. G. GIBSON,
". L. SEELEY,
Committee.
Mr.. Campbell will be laid at rest at
Streator tomorrow afternoon.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-29

DIS MONIES, Ia, March 29.-The senate
committee on cities and towns yesterday
afternoon agred by a vote Of to to rec
ommend for passage the Democratic caucus
license bill to requisite the sale Of liquor.
The committee stands politically five Repub-
licans and four Democrats, but Senator
Lawrence voted with the Democrats Tie
senate pharmacy committee also agreed TO
report a bill which, If enacted, will liberals
ize the pharmacy law. 1t 30 changes the
statute that druggists will not be required
to obtain signers to petition upon which to
base their application for a permit The
school book question was postponed in the
senate until next Friday.
The business of the house was largely
taken up with the passage Of bills Of purely
local character The bill prohibiting fishing
in the lakes or streams of the state by other
mean, than hook and line was passed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-29
RAvAeEs IN TENNESSEE.
over Score of Casu uties and Heavy Los.
of Property.


over Score of Casu nties and Heavy Los.
of Property.
NASHVILLE. Tenn, March % The storm
IN this section of the state was the severest
known In many years. aud dispatches re-
ceived from various points tell Of frightful
havoc. The damage done in Nashville was
not serious, although very strong gale pre-
vailed for nearly two hours, but surround
ing towns suffered greatly. Scores of pri-
vate residences and business houses were
blown down or partially destroyed, and
some were consumed by flames original.
ing from lamps that had been overturned.
The Loss of Life.
Report are received of the killing of two
persons at Fayetteville, with eight severely
hurt; four persons injured at Fosterville;
four killed and two badly wounded at Gal
latin: three burned TO death at Be.view,
Ky, one killed at Knoxville, one at Ro-
CANA, and one killed at Hartsville, Tenn.
and one killed at Kelly's station, KY. Two
were wounded at Huntsville, Tenn, and
Caledonia, KY, respectively.
Several Towns Wrecked.
The best portion of the town of Fayetts-
vile, Lincoln county Tenn, was almost
entirely destroyed The storm struck the
town Of Rogana, few miles distant from
Gallatin, with terrific force, blowing away
every house, with one exception. House
bold goods and portions Of buildings
are scattered far and wide All
houses beyond Bledsoe up to Emilia
Macon county, have been blown into atoms
Fully 100 people are crippled in that section
and are under the care of doctors Men,
women, and children are in a terrible con-
dition in that section The destruction to
farm property is enormous.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-29
DEVIL sH DEED OF BLOOD.
Fiendish south Dakotan Attempts q


4 Fiendish south Dakotan Attempts q
Triple Murder.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, March ~ "A spe-
cial to the Tribune from Fauiton, S. D.,
SAYS: L Eckert, a resident of this county
living fifteen miles northwest Of here,
stabbed his two sons and cut his wife's
throat early yesterday morning. he was in
custody of the sheriff at this place, having
been bound over by Justice Booth to answer
the charge of attempt TO xiii neighbor
about a week ago. Hi family testified
against him at the preliminary examination
Thursday night he escaped from the sheriff,
and went directly home with the intention
of killing Off the entire family. After COM
hitting the deed he fed and Sheriff Cham
berlain is in hot pursuit 1t is not stated
whether the victims will die
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-29
A sea,y Gale n, rxan.vIiie Ir1

EVANSVILLE, Ind, March - The gale
Thursday aigt.t began il this vicinity about
80 p m. aHd continued all night with
slight abatement The damage here was
not very great, some houses being more or
less wrecked and wharf boat ani a coal
barge sunk Carmi and Nashville, Ills, are
reported a. oa,..y damaged Il Is reported
that train on the LouisrI.ls & Nashville
road az Sebrse, Ky, VAS Blown from The
Track and two persons kiliai
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-29
THE Springfield Register gives two

The Springfield Register gives two
very good reasons why it was best to de-
Ter the worlds fair until 1898. First,
there would not be sufficient time to ar
range for the fair by the spring time Of
90. which will be less than two years
from the time the bill will pass the sen.
ate; secondly. the political campaign
viii be held in go. which will engross
the attention of the people; and besides
this In 80 it will be held under demo-
cratic administration.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-29
The wreck of a street Car.
E.p.r,enee i'm whiripool

DENVER, Colo, March % - Lieut. Stanton
has returned from his survey Of the Grand
canon, having bern the second mar to make
the perilous trip. He says railroad through
the canon is entirely practicable. Between
the head of the Colorado river and the end
Of the Grand canon be passed over 2Orapids,
and in one of them his boat was capsized
in a whirlpool, and he himself drawn down
ward into what seemed to be bottomless
river. He finally came to the surface fifty
feet from where be went down. ANA was
rescued by his men
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-29
Confirmed by the Senate.

WASHINGTON CRY, March % The senate
in secret session has confirmed the nomira
tons of W. A. Van Buren,. marshal for the
eastern district of Michigan and s. 2. Har-
Der, me ter of the mint, Denver, Col The
nomination of Max Proeht to be collector
for Alaska, which has been hung up in the
commerce COMMITTEES since Dec. Il. was re-
por ted to the senate favorably
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-29
Rsscne OF Eightesn Men.

CHICAGO, March 2S.-Eighteep men we're
escued yesterday from the crib over the
middle csisson to the lake tunnel. two and a
half miles out in the lake, 10y the Chicago
life-saving crew and some tugmen. The
house had been battered by the waves and
the men were in danger OF being swept
away, having been in their perilous position
great portion of Thursday night and yes
tar1av
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-29
Mik McDonaId's wife.

CHICAGO March ~ The divorced wife
o: NJ e Mcdonald. after various trials and
tribulatioGs and an absence OF eight months,
has returned to Chicago. Her avowed rea-
son for returning was not to see her former
husband, but she declared she vas drawn by
motherly instincts and affection to the side
of her young children, whom she deserted
for the priest Moysant some time ago,
and for which adventure Mcdonald recently
secured a divorce
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-29
Rider and Horse killed by Lightning.

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, March go AT Mschan-
icsburg, Ills., Charles Black, aged IL years.
was killed by lightning Thursday evening
during the storm. The horse he was riding
was also killed. A little sister riding with
him was slightly injured. Considerable win
dow glass was broken at Rochester and other
points in this county, but not much other
DE- ma vvas doua
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-29
oEsrRucTloN IN ILLINOIS.
Grand Tower and Metropolis Visited
Life and Property Destroyed.

Grand Tower and Metropolis Visited
Life and Property Destroyed.
GRAND TOWER, Ill, March 29.-About
30 Thursday afternoon a terrific cyclone,
half a mi.e in width, passed. over the city
aud towns adjoining, laying waste every
thing in it path and spreading death and
desolation IN many houses. Grand Tower
escaped with only the demolishing of a
church. The worst Of the storm was among
the homes Of the poor colored inhabitants,
whose shantiss were not strong enough to
stani L.
Names of the Killed.
The following were killed: George Meyer,
a water-boy in a stoue-quarry, killed by hy-
ing debris while on his way home-he was
Is years old; John E. Bright, white, killed
by a flying splinter, dying while it was being
drawn from his head; infant Of Mrs Jane
Carter. colorei, killed by falling timber in
their home. which was demolished; Mrs
Conner white, a widow. supposed to have
been blown into the river
The wounded number twenty-five, mostly
suffering with broken limbs. One family,
consisting Of Mrs Fowler and three daugh-
tiers, all had limbs broken
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-29
The chicago REFINERY explosion.

CHICAGO, March 29-rhe total numbsr IF
lives lost by the explosion at the Chicago
Refining company's starch house Thursday
is nine, as follows; August Thisman, Frank
Wallich, Mike Hyer, Henry Hobbaldt,
Albert Hess. John Otto, Morris Flynn, Fred
Grof, and Albert Witzke. Eighteen others
were severely burned and otherwise In
iure1
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-29
Getzsin Goe. to Boston.

BOSTON, March @9.-President Soden, Of
the National League club in this city, an
nounces the securing by the club of Getzein,
one of the pitchers OF last years Indiana
polls team, to play in this city the coming
season
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-29
\, u,rm Do,e NJ Nev AIbanv

LOUISVILLE. XIV, March 2o-New Al
bany, from her situation under the shelter
Of the Silver hills, which protect her on the
west and north. escaped all damage beyond
the blowing over OF few signs and break
ing the mocrings of several coal boats that
were landed along the shore.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-29
Little Damage at Cairo.

CAIRO HIS. March 2e-The gale here
Thursday night on the river sunk several
shanties and fish boats on the Ohio river
and rendered navigation almost impossible.
In the city il blew down one frame house
from its foundation into the water No one
was hurt The gale blew at the rate OF sixty
,,&iiaS am hour
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-29
INSATIATE ARCHER
He Who Looted the Treasury
Of Maryland
A SHORTAGE OF $4,000 FOUND

The Suspicious Predicting That the steal
Will Run Up to Half = NInIion-A
Affection for the Uncertain but Has
cinsting Game of Poker Given as the
Cause OF Such Big BLOW in''-''>i &c
Transit" Etc.
BALTIMORE, March 29.-It is now certain
that a very large portion OF tie $40 cOJ
coupon bonds held by Treasurer Archer fo-
the state have been deposited by him for
collateral for private loans The legislative
committee which was appointed Wednesday
night came to Baltimore yesterday and ex
aInined the box in the Safe Deposit COM
pany's building in which the securities were
kept They were met 10y a COMMITTEES II
the state treasurers bondsmen
Some Ugly Rumors Confirmed.
The investigation was conducted with
the utmost privacy and at its conclu-
sion the committee returned to Annapolis
Ugly rumors began to be circulated soon
afterNard, however, which were borne out
by the report male last night TO the Iegisa-
tUre. This was TO the effec, that the short
age thus far discovered amounts to sl21 90
As the books of the defauter have not vet
Teen examined the tuI extent ui the deficit
Is not known. Well-informei men now say
they would not he astonishei If subsequent
inquiry should show that $4,000 is miss
ing.
He Played High at Poker.
Gradually circumstances are coming to
light that indicate where the money has
gone. 1t was generally supposed that Mr.
Archer had absolutely no vices. II would
sem, however. that he was very fond OF
poker and would occasionally fiy his kite
very high A well-known Baltimore bust
ness mau saw him lose $50 al Annapolis a
little over week ago. Ii Is ii $50 stated that
after Archer returned from congress he hal
absolutely no income, his law prartic hav-
ing been shattered, bat that he has never
theless kept up his home establishment since
in the accustomed way His salary of . 500
as state treasurer Is regarded as having been
insufficient 70 meet his domestic expenses
de was also quite free in giving money to
men who had done political work
Surprised Archer's Friends
The announcement created an intense SEN
sstion, as Archer's friends had supp sci the
amount of bends taken would not sxr,..d
5000 or $500 Comptroller Bsughman
has learned that Archer has lost large SUM
at poker, and will probably bring suit for
recovery against a number Of prominent
men who have been Archer's cronil-s ami are
supposed to have received their winnings
| from the states funds. Mr. Bsughman says
the public viii be surprised when the names
Of these men are revealed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-29
Pretty Good Sort of Consolation.

LONDON, March 20 The Telegraph, COM
menting on The disaster at Louisville and
elsewhere on the Ohio river, says: at is our
sole consolation that we can at least give
our money to help the ruined and homeless.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-29
ALONG THs RAILWAY LINE.
4 Scene of Wreck and Ruiu-A Freak 0,
the Wind.

Scene of Wreck and Ruiu-A Freak Of
the Wind.
CINCINNATI, March 27- Conductor K B,
Holborn, of the Louisville an! Nashville trBin
which arrived at II , ye>ter Jay morning,
aid TO reporter: All along the line Gem
ing out Of Louisville telegraph poles. wires
and timber are scattered in all directions
We were delayed for that reason At La
Grange, twenty miles from Louisville
there Is much damage done. At Eminence,
forty miles southeast OF Louisville, several
persons were killed The whole country
coming out of Louisville Is one mass Of min
gled poles. timhers, trees and other debris
Port Royal, Henry county. foity miles from
Louisville, l. reported "a being entirely de-
moliShed
Voyage of an Insurance Policy.
AT Pendleton. thirty three from Louis
vile, $1,000 insurance policy was found
hung on bash near the railroad track
The policy belonged to a man in Louisville
and had been blown all the way from the
city. All sorts,of clothing, pieces Of tim
bers and debris OF ali sorts We're scattered
along the line -
The Wreck of street Car.
ID. l. Lockwood. baegagema~ter of the
Same train, was in the tornado al-o. He
said; Il was riding n street ear On Jeffer-
son street. between S.-vrnth and Z gbth,
when the tornado struck the car. A heavy
telegraph pole was blown across the car.
MASKING it, and nearly killing lady pas
s~nger, whom / carried in my arms to "a
place where medical aid could b. had. !
was unin jured, but the poor car-driyer was
blown away and never heard OF or seen
since Ii was an awful sight
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-29

eighteen miles south 81 this town, Thursia,
night. shertiy after miinight The PEOPLE
we're sleeping. and were terribly frightened
Ths roof was blown off the large Touring
mills Two houses belonging - John WOODS
and enc 70 T. T. Wilson were Blown DOWN
Several narrow escapes are reported AT
this hour it IS inip,ssrble TO learn whether
anybody has been kiiIe1
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-29
III. Red cross to the Rescue.

WASHINGTON CRY. March - Miss Clara
Barton, o. the Red Cross society. called at
the White House yesterday and informed
the president, who is the ex-oliicio chairman
of the governing board of that organization,
that il was her intention to start for Louis
Vile and the devastated district at once to
give what aid she could to the sufferers from
Thursday nights disaster
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-29

Struck the Town at Midnight.
CHATTANOOGA. Tenn, March 29.-Reports
reached here yesterday morning that q
tornado struck Graysyille, Ga, town
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-29

METROPOLIS, Ills, March 29-This town
was visited Thursday Uy the most destruc-
tive storm in the history of southern Hi
nois The property destroyed will amount
to hundreds of thousands One peculiar
phenomenon was witnessed. As the cyclone
reached the river il re5ounded ami in rising
from the river a column of water followed
the cloud in the air for 800 feet. The col
umn OF water as it stretched from the river
to the cloud vas witnessed by hundreds OF
citizens, who watched IS approach with
blanched faces. Ii seemed as if the river
bad been set up perPendicularly and
stretched from the cloud TO the earth
The river front was struck with q
blow that could be heard for miles.
Results of the Shook.
The result OF the shock was the utter de-
struction al 80 buildings, among them the
First National Bank building, two-story
wagon factory Of o. c Whitman, the Jail
and city building, Colby & Copeland's hv-
cry stable. warehouse Of John Shepard, the
Congregs tiolai church, The Baptist church,
Empire -four mill, and the Julian hotel
owned by Judge Mccartney.
Only Two Persons Killed.
Up to last evening only two persons we're
reported dead, one Of whom was ki led out
right and the other died yesterday. from in
juries received Four or five others were
seriously injured and about thirty Ave
slightly hurt Among the seriously hurt is
J. l. Glass, proprietor of the stone factory.
who was buried in the ruins of his Office with
two other men, who escaped with slight in
iuFisS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-29

The model husbands are the men who
never marry.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-29
THE HAVOC AT JEFFERsotvlLLe.

Approach of the Terror-Its Path Of
Destruction.
JEFFERsoSrILLE. Ind, March IS The
tornado left Louisville about o. clock and
jumped to the Indiana line, apparently
crossing the great Ohio Falls br dge. De
bris could be seen working up Trough the
twisting balloon cloud, and few moments
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-29
A CENTER OF TRAGIC INTEREST.
The Awful Fate of the Occupants of Falls
City Hail.

At the point where it seems the force Of
the tornado eliminated, is situated Falls
City hall. The structure was three stories
In height and when struck several meetings