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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-01-03
ODD SAYINGS AND DoINGS.

Squibb & Prophet have opened up
o grocery store at Springfield.
The heaviest bank accounts belong
to people who never boast of their
wealth.
A prominent English review states
that "all history is but past politics,
and politics are only present histo-
ry."
Mrs. Grundy says that as a persist
enc pusher and shower in a crowd
nothing equals woman shopping.
In the wilds of the Serras, near
Kaweah river, Tulare county, Cali
fornia, is sequoia tree l76 feet in
circumference.
The supply of spruce gum in North
ern Maine, which had been regarded
as inexhaustible, is reported to have
given out.
A Scion Mich young man pawned
his overcoat to get money to get mar
ried, the mild winter favoring that
sort of dicker.
Mayor Davidson, of Baltimore, an
nounces that Officeholders must either
pay their legitimate debts or leave
Gne Guys SERVICE.
Two colored ministers immersed
seventy-four people in seventeen MIN
utes in the Wakenda, at Carrollton
Mo-, the other day.
The manufacture of oil of roses is to
begin on q large scale in the Crimea
where the roses grow in great profu-
sion in the mount ains.
In the stock yards at Kansas City a
mule and horse engaged in a kick
ing match, and the mule was out
kicked. The attendants had to turn
the hose on the cOmbatants in order
to separate them.
Social lines are sharply drawn in
Holyoke, Mass. A society directory
of that city contains special list of
families in good standing whose
men memb ers do not make ordinary
calls in full evening dress."
At "a recent wedding in Philadsl-
phia the room was festooned in red,
white and blue, in honor f the pat
riotism of the bride, who had declined
many European offers and decided TO
give her hand to an American.
The prince of Wales took the prin-
cess to Barnum's circus. They
wouldn't let the queen go. She is so
old she knows FL the funny old
clowns jokes.4 be party didu't
want their f by having her
tell than 9 iwas going to
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-01-03

Drummer-Well, this has been
good day for me. Won't you come
out and take something? Merchant
No, sir! 1 never take anything in
business hours, Mr.. Brass; but-ahem
my store will close in about fifteen
minu tes.-Lowell Mail.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-01-03
His Rspor+.

City Marshal Shardein has pre-
pared his annual report to the city
council This total amount of cash
police ed for fines during the year
B89 was 1888. There were 2947 cases
efpre the recorder. not including
nose who had hearing and were
transferred to the Justice courts.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-01-03
Another pobery.

Night before last the stable and
carriage house of Mr.. J. Reilly Cor
don, on San Pedro avenue and Jack
son street, was 'obbed of lot of new
harness, saddle, brides and even
saddle blankets. The thief or thieves
picked the locks of the doors.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-01-03
Look Quit

For the grand opening of the Aran-
sas Bar saloon, corner Houston and
ST. MaTy's streets tomorrow night at
8 O'clock. Every bodyIs invited. There
will be music, and plenty of free lunch
and free beer.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-01-03
lildlng Permits.

hperville, dwelling, Andrews
Ward 6.
70 Landin, dwelling, San Fer
D street, ward 2.
r. Hutchinson, boarding house,
Pahd avenue, ward 5, $500.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-01-03
McAllister'S Court.

McAlliSter'S Court.
nderson yesterday pleaded
eping a dlsorderly house
ed 5000 and costs.
was made this morning
] Smith, for using abusive
He was found not guilty.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-01-03
Tally One for Rockport.

A Philadelphia seed house last
spring sent out its seed circulars and
as usual, and one package
u watermelon seed fell into the hands
Rockpo gsrdensS He shipped
e specimeh 80 the "seed
3" and 4 is returns.
lie his being
be house.
f. takes q
raising
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-01-03
R{4ght he was 3

wffgnt he was a.
4oittsburg Leader, and
|ather for his inventive
his "nerven in tackling
yant assignment than for
Tracy or industry in the pur-
dtine news. The Leader had
Or three days been trying to
expression of opinion from
p Tuigg regarding some alleged
)ent trouble. No reporter had
able to gain admittance to the
Lhop, when Campbell remarked /:
d can interview the old man. know
Fight where to find him."
He got the assignment and started
at once for the cathedral, where he
knew the bishop was at that time in
the confessional. He took his turn,
and after waiting until the three or
four old ladies ahead of him had re-
vealed the faults and foibles of their
daily lives, BARLEY stood before the
little grating behind which the bishop
listened.
us this Bishop Tuggy? ?" he asked.
at is" was the reply in rather
startled tones.
"Well, bishop" said BARLEY, with
an easy familiarity, as he leaned his
angular frame against the latticed
front of the confessional, II am from
the Leader, and we'd like to know
what you intend to do about remov-
ing the cathedral to the"
But the bishop had gone by that
time, and it was only minute long
er aud BARLEY had gone too. A
couple of brawny Young students had
quietly, but firmly, set him out on
the sidewalk, and he never got his
interview New York Star
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-01-03
PreSton'S "Hed-Ake"

"Cures You While You Wait" Prompt an
absolutely harmless. Contains no morphine
anti-pyrine. choral, cocaine or other dauge
GUS drug, Left
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-01-03
Farewell,

Mr.. VIM. Killing leaves in a few
days for Louisville, KY, and last
night he was given farewell party
by Misses Vic Kiolbassa, Tena Cor
rell, Pauline Weiss, S. Dausen,
Mary Killing, Sophie Reitzenstein, ,
Mary Nocker, Mary Halamuda. and
Messrs. Tom Watztlavzick, Frank
Zizick, Martin Killing, Henry Killing,
Fred Icke, Geo. Gorrell, Ed. Mushall,
VIM. Linartz, John Mushall, Max
Dausen.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-01-03
Do You Have Headache?

PrestOn's "Hed-Ake" cures in 10 minute
aud it won't cure ANYTHING else. LIFT
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-01-03

Marriage Licenses.
Iio Hernandez and Refugia
ejida and Juana Gil.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31
Railway Liquidation in low

DIS MONIES, Ia. March 3I-Tes senate
SATURDAY pasei tbe ho1ss bill requiring
railways - make JOINT rates an zutboriz-
ing tts railSzy commissioner. TO make ths
rates for u N II the railways fail % do %.
4 6lll % require security for c1s-s aimed az
TIE coasLs is=s who prosecute liquor cases
tCr tie fs=s % D. zot out Ok them vas
auaso9ei by pz,ting II q clause exenptinz
tas P-ctI5ioo-y law. As this would
have defeated the object Of the
bal, wnen i came Up as sn1enied
i was snoEei 3uier, a n1mbzr Of R=pab-
Leans voting against Il The ameaduent
Was a1op,eI ~ = mistake n tactics by those
who favored ih= bslL The claim Of ex-
Auditor BTowa-EEo WAS suspended from
o1nce b. Governor Sherman N 1875 and re-
lnstsoel By Governor Larab-se ami who
was also trlei Oh Impeachment proceedings
for g. 90 tor exF ensss OF the trial was r.
fsrrei 10 tie claims COMMITTEES. Brown
Enjsss1 Impeachment for want Of the nacss-
saTy two tairds nsiority
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31
proceeding. in senate and Hou,e.

WAsEDGTos CITY, March 3I.-Dolph ad-
dressed the senate SATURDAY in reply 10 Voor-
bees remarks as 10 the depression in a9ri-
cultural Interests, IN which voorhees, main
tanned that the protective tariff was TO
sponsibb for the depression Bills were
passed appTOpTiaiing a total Of g. ~. 90
for the Improvement Of St Aary's river
and Hoy lake channel. Michigan. appro-
prieting for the completion OF Galveston
harbor 6,5o. 90, q, 90 900 TO be used each
year. and appropriating sl4675 70 purchase
the Capron collection Of Jspane.e art now
In the National museum After an execu-
tive sessiOn the senate ad iournsd
The house passed q few public building
bills for eastern and southern cities, and sf-
tsr some debate went into committee on the
arm y appropriation An amendment was
adopted prohibiting the sale Of intoIicants
IN army ~eanteens" A joint resolution was
passed authorizing the president to hire
boats 70 assist in rescuing people in the over
flowed districts along the Mississippi river,
and the house ad journed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31
ABBREVIATED TeLEGRaHS

5anz=il has tesa appointed captain Of the
Boston League bsss bali team
The Chicago League base ball team de-
feated the CLEVELAND men al Cairo, lis, SAT-
urdsy. 10 10 ?
The opera bou-e and three other buildings
st New Castle, Pa, were destroyed by fire
Sunday. Los, 80 90. partly insured
Governor Campbell has issued q proclana-
ton calling on the people OF OHIO to render
financial assistance - the Louisville suf-
ferers
The Berlin labor congress held its last sit
ting Saturday The session was devoted to
congrstulat5ry speeches deliv.rei b. its
members
John C Campbell, Of Strsator. lis. who
died last week was buried Sunday. the
funeral beinz attended by prominent Demo
Gratis from all parts Of the state
II Is believed that the MURDERER OF NJ.
Mettmsn, whose Inutila;ed body was found
last week at Leayenworth. kAs, Is her hus-
band and he has been arrested.
Judge De France, of St Louis. the cusio-
dian Of fund Of s4OD raised to buiid
monument to the rebel general Stirring
Price, has lost the money in speculation.
The weather crop bulletin issued at Wash
SAA1 trtrJi7L>
weather in the west, northwest, and south
west, but lass favorable in NeE England.
Frank Collier. the Chicago lawyer. who
was recently discharged from n insane asy-
lum IS cured, cut such fantastic capers at
Kansas City Saturday that il is evident he
was not cured
Lieut. Stoll, Of the garrison at Cologne.
shot and dangerously wounded Capt SaIm,
of the same garrison Saturday. StoIl then
blew his own brains out, A woman was al
the bottom OF the tragedy
John Murphy & Co, Of tue Meadow Lands
stock farm, near Washington, Pa. have
nominated N. l.. w, bay colt, foaIed In
lsos, by Brown WiIkes. as a competitor for
the $1,000 stake to be ,rotte1 for at Charter
Oak Driving Park in Is92
An electric light wire set fire to the eleya-
tor Of the John W. Huffman milling come
pany at St. Louis, Saturday, and spread TO
the mills, the sixty men employed therein
having a narrow escape. Both buildings
were destroyed. Loss, s2u0. 90; insured.
Mrs w. w. Hanworth, wife Of a Balti-
more and Ohio track walker. who lives at
Paw Paw w. Va, took her husbands saw
ings, q. 500, intending to elope with q
younger man She gave all the money ex-
cept $50 to her rSrsmcur, who eloped with
out her.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31
CLEANED ABOUT THE CITY.
Interesting and Horrible Incidents of the
Cyclones Wrath.

Cyclones Wrath
Mr.. JOHN F. Miller, general Superintendent
Of the Pennsylvania lines west OF Pittsburg
came here on a special train with party to
view tbs wreck Mr. Miller and his assistants
vent all over the district on foot. in com
pany with Attorney Gibson, Of the Jeffsr-
aOnyille Madison and Indianapolis road
Miller saif he had never, in his long expert
ence a. a railroad man, witnessed such de-
structiOn except at JohnstOwn and here
The Post finds fault with The Courier
Journal for telegTe phing ali over the
country that Louisville is able to take care
Of herself. The Post says: @In the face Of
a loss which can not fall far below s. 90. 90.
with an area Of ruined homes and business
houses amounting to sixty squares. with
hundreds Of families left penniless, foOdless
and homeless, The Courier Journal says
We are able TO take care Of these people
and we decline your proffsred aid
Escape of the Louisville Hotel
The big Louisville hotel is on Main be-
tween Sixth and Seventh. and east Of the
hotel are restaurants, saloons. and other
hotels which contained thousands OF people
at thai hour. The escape of the hotel is tine
strangest incident of all Adjoining it on
the west, from whence the cyclone came.
was three story building used as saloon
on the first floor and occupied in the upper
stories a. sleeping apartments for the hotel
servants This three story building. right
under the east wall of the hotel, was totally
demolished and not timber left dozen
feet higher than the ground Its inmates
were killed the great hotel shook from
roof to cellar with the force OF the shock.
but IL WAS spared
Moody Davis Awful Death.
The only casualty ON " ninut street was
that OF @ colored boy named Moody Davis.
who was attempting to cross the street at
Thirteenth and Walnut in the midst Of the
fury of the storm A large, pointed rafter.
which had been torn from the roof of a
neighboring building. pierced him just be
low the right shoulder, and, passing clear
through his body, came out just above his
right nip, killing him instantly. He was
picked up by trembling hands and borne to
his home on Magazine street, between Thir-
teenth and Fourteenth.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31
Indignant q, Sergeant Dunn.

NV ORLEANS, March 3I.-The preiic-
ton Of Sergt Dunn, signal service Otficsr at
New York, that New ORLEANS would b.
Hooded BY the river, With probable loss Of
life, created the greatest inii-u4tiOa here.
The prediction SENS u have been accepted
oy great many people throughout the
Country, and 10 have created very pan
ieky feeling as 10 y " Orleans. and II has
undoubtedly severely affected business Be
tHe~n GO and Gao kilograms were received
Saturday asking about the condition Of the
river and ~1='h=r the danger was a. great
a. reported E-o-ts viii b mace 10 have
Serzt Dunn fired
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31
The Loss at JeHer.onvm...

JEFFEgsoxvLLE, Ind, March 5-The
work Of disInantling wrecked buildings and
making repairs GA tho e that were slightly
damaged By Thursday nights tornado has
been commenced, and it Is likely that many
OF these residences will be in shape for occu-
pancy within Ons week II Is airly esti-
mated that the loss 10 property in this city
will not fall short Of $4,000. Five hun
dred houses is the number that got the ben
eft Of the disastrous gale in Jeffs rson vile
alone, not including the damage to prop
erty in the country within radius Of ten
miles The city needs help from outside, as
many poor people were ruined
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31
lie eEnelNe Sc pIsPuTE.
A Reeaptursd British sealsr Ordered
Released Pending Negotiations.


WASHINGTON CITY, March 3L-Sscretsry
Windom has directed the release OF the
Briti-h sealing schooner Pathfinder, which
" ss brought into Portland, Ore last Friday
night W the revenue cutter Corvin. The
Pathfinder was seized las; year for unlawful
sealing In American waters. but subsequent
~ escaped At that time il was a disputed
international question A. % what
waters the United Stats had jurisdiction
over Ia Bshring SEA. and the question Is
still the subjecrof International negotiation
and still Undecided, and negotiations are 10
be begun on the question shortly There
fore 10 was held that the rs-ssizurs Of the
Pathfinder would practically assert the eu-
tbOriry Of the United States over the dis
putsd waters, an assertion that II was best
not 70 make in the present state Of the ques-
tiGQ
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31
Case ofLepr.s,at rhti.a.I,si,

PHILADELPHIA. Marca Sl.-Hep Nan Lee.
sgcd y. lsCrdryusn al 80 South Fourth
street, has been taken 70 the pest house suf
ferlng with Lsp-osy. His disease was first
diagnosed a. eryslp@lss, and he was treated
three days al the aims t0ase. where i. 90
persons were exposed 70 the c1atagloa
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31
Or Fosolc6 eKoNsRArEo.
Hi- UrltiIer's Death Isok Place Early in
tk,. Evening

KALAMAZOO. NicA. &arch 3I-Th= an
s'ysls g ALERT FosiBcs's stomach sens t.
e-Tertuzily di~g'-- OF To >u-rician that his
..r0,heF, the doctor. was near HIM at the
tgfu- he Sss mDri-rei The doctor uE1u-s-
siSuab ' was at = n-ishb-1--s INT 20 O'Clock
N H. gu, Il the traz-iy. Ita fool In
Alb ri stomach was ioGni un5i-e>rssi.
-;10NIn- that h vas kIl.e,I ezriv "a he even
IN wlen III l-otfs-r W. st.-ert
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31
A New Town Wiped Out.

PADUcAB, KY, March 3l-Ths new town
OF Grand River. on the Cumberlard river,
was destroyed by Thursdays tori ado and
several people were killed In Laurel county
many houses we're RACED to the ground.
From Crittenden county the same story
comes. Heavy storms are report I'd from
nearly all the river countries. In Christian
and Tr1gg III the southern part Of Z ne state,
the loss OF life and property wss yer heavy
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31
The Mnather M. nIar E,n.ct

WASHINGTON CRY, March a.-The follow
ing ars the weather indications for thirty-six
hours frUm .. IN yesterday: For Indiana
Rain or snow; nof9heasteriy winds; colder
weather. For Lower Michigan-F Fair weather,
followed by light SNOW; northeasteriy winds;
lower Temperature. For Illinois-Snow: north
sasteriy winds; colder weather. For Wiscon-
sin ana Upper Michigan-Fair weather except
IA southern Wisconsin light snow; northeast
erly wfnde: colder. For Iowa-Light snow;
northeastsriy winds colder weather
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31
Nominations Cnnnrne.i-

WASHINGTON CIT. March 3l-AmJag
the Nominations confirmed b the senate
Saturday we're the following: Rob.rt
Waugh Of Iowa Iniian agent al the UIn1sh
snd Ouray agency. Utah. r ! MayLa,d,
surveyor Of customs at Grand Rapids. Mich.
and a haichof uostuasts-r> in var5gu, stair,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31
Danger. of military BaIIooning.

BERLIN, March 31.-A military balloon,
containing captain, lieutenant, and a
private, COLLAPSED over the forest of Scrimrn,
In Posen, Saturday. pTecipitating the occu-
pants TO the ground from great height.
The private YVES killed and the captain had
both legs broken. The Lieutenant was not
seriously hurt
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31

c-zzs&73 into kIz4Ezz- wood T6z r1rS
tr.kisy ast TIE szI<lsEy tsfors tAs tszs-er-
TIE tzp-ssury fsrzaeoazse q JG1aEAsa Rso-
iae--e w2s -5ysa 10 prices, All is nz-.r<s
zere tnzsst .acgz lac p.EsAzzs Al ws-s
nsors q ssss serE1=ly injured Mrs Rob
iasste fatally Ms Lnrr RohSnss.e vzs
kIlsi. - uzs George Tsyso<is wife. vsse
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31
Bismarck ox.rxb.Im.,s-

BERLIN. March SI.-TboasAnis Of persoas
visited Prince Bismarck residences a.
Frisirichsruhe yesterday Tue prince per
sonAliy rscsivei as many % the visitors a.
PossiblsL be w6s overwheImed with s1pre--
sons Of admiration and est=en from people
Of all classes IN life AMI szenei u UGH ST
fA--sH
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31
Two Men Fatally Hurt.

WHEELING. W Va, March sI.-The toll
err IN Spears large ALL wJrks in this city
sxPlodei SATURDAY with terrible fcrce. to
tally wreckiug the building aud damaging
sd joining property Autnouy Riley ana
Joseph Armorg=ter ~srs fatally injured
Four other men we're seriously sga!isi, but
all rzr,ey-r
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31
Cigar kIaker. Prnte.t-

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, March Sat q
meeting % Havana cigar operatives rsso-
buttons were adopted protesting against the
TIsssa5e Of the Mckinley bali a. now drawn
il raising the tariff % clear Havana to
h@coo The board OF trade took Ike action
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31

AzEANSAs CITY, ARK, March 5l-The
storm Of thursday nizhE cz0s=d two freaks
Ia tas isves mar Huntington O1s brsak s
over 40 fseT WT3e ami s1lH growing IL L
dlscEargIDg tr=la=11vas vC.Bn= Of water,
and s footing the country for milsS Tnz
town % Huntington Il from five % seven
feet UD3=r water and tie water : st.H rs
TRg. On The Arkansas a IL Of the river thsre
: not hoQ-e that Is not uni=r water The
LII !. foar f=-t faao IN ~ rlac-.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31
ataarntPIsa..nt.

axx.- HEs. Nz-ck 5I-Tkzrs3zy7 eyeAooe
Esoxsd grs=s: sxaEa ttrOEgh MC0af Fia.s-
.E-. rEefve r-Ii=s e1zss q Anna WssszE
Parker bElzz1zgS f=zcE e14 c<cAsrs1s are
i-s-rc-ai 2HI himself All daughter are
bssasEy Ea5zrsi- w J. S-zeizrSas b<ick ress-
dsros. barns, f41c=s ant cEchzris zrs
vr--x=s- W J. Suits dwelling ami hErEs
n JosrsCa e-,g7tr wv-s wiped oct Ar
Tunnel Hill ia des.ru--ioz Was great Ar-
peals for a5t are usa@eIaz wisk LIBERAL r.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31
The omcers Kept Cool.


ST. Louis, Mo-, March 3l-A heavy
snowstorm began about noon yesterday,
and up 10 O'Clock continued with undated
fury. Tbs snow postponed all base ball
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31

The heaviest snowstorm in years prevailed
Saturday and Sunday at Saranac Lake, n.
T., and was stili falling at iatest accounts,
when fifteen inches had fsIlen
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31
FURTHER NEWS FROM ILLINOIS.

FrightfuI Force of the Storm at @ oiconda
Prom Other Points
GoLcoSDA, Ills, March sI-The cyclone
Of the 9th struck this place from q 9 south
west, being accompanied by rain anil hail in
foods and volleys The SCHOOLGIRLS was
picked up bodily and dashed against biun
100 feet away and across the creek, ind was
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31

CHICAGO. Narea sL-Ihz c=ws frc- Ne
rrcPoI5s. Little PreirSs, ssi othsE stcr-a-
s~spt pSsess n th1s zts-z, : v<T slow 7,
c.ozniaz IN ami dds E1zkz.E 70 zA.t las Al
ready be=z rod n skssz dksrescSsss Ic=
damage w4s UEzo9bs=ilE great, bzs IA=re
are few Al iiti5Es 20 rEz fatality lss-.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31

JozSsTcwx, Pa. N.rch St--Tk= p=SE3=
q tkhs city SATURDAY sent $50 - the Lczlks-
Vile suzE-rers- More vii h sent tk= I-Aea.
wE
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31
SENSATIONAL SUICIDE
A Nouag Girl Throws HsrseIf in the Rag
Ing W steFs of Lake VI ichigan.

Ing WsteFs of Lake NJ ichfgsn-
CHICAGO, March SL-MA-iAn Bacon, TIE
young and talented daughter Of Col David
Bacon. % Nils Mich, committed suicide. II
Is supposed, during the storm Of THURSDAY
night By throwing herself into the lake 81
the foot If Twelfth street Her prepara-
tons for self-Tuurder were most deliberate.
Tbs young lady was known TO Der friends a.
Matte Bacon She was handsome brunei
The people Of Nibes, without an exception,
esteemed her the belle Of the town and pad
70 her every fsttering attention Il was her
school and aca1euy she studied with thA,
end II view
Tried Chloroform First
The only reason that can be assigned for
the rasn deed was that Miss BacOn's teacher
had told her that she was not progressing as
fast as she could 4 bottle which had con
talnsd cAlorotorm was found in her room
when she was missed Friday. and IL was evil
dent that she had taken 50 much a. 20 make
her SICK She has since been traced To the lake
and ibsre seems no doubt that she threw
herself into the raging waters The sea was
feartUlly high that day, and she Eaust have
bufisted 70 death IN a moment. Her father
came as soon as teisgrapbed for. and the
lake has been dragged. but no sign Of her
body oesn found She left letters minutely
instruct1ng her friends about her affairs but
the one containing her reasons was probably
written to her father, and has not been pub
llsned she was - years old