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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-12
Flyers at washingto ON Park.

CHICAGO, July 12.-The winners at
Washington park course yesterday were:
Ida Pickwick. q mile, l:O1Sl; Pliny, l
mile LA: Al Farrow, lie miles, 1:49sx;
Rimini, mile, LAB; Pat Sheedy, mile
1.aR
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-12

LONDON, July 12.-Advices from Iceland
are to the effact that influenza is epidemic
in that country, and that a large number
of cases have terminated fatally.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-12
Alleged Case of Asi.tic CHOLERA.

PITTsBURG, Pa, July IA case of al
legged Asiatic cholera was reported Thurs
day. The health department is invcsti-
eating the matter -
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-12

GENERAL SHERMAN receives salary OF
$4,000 year as retired general of the
army, with nothing in do and good.
active clerk to help him do it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-12
Stanley Well Enough to Marry.

LONDON, July 12-Stanley is much bet
ter, and if he suffers no relapse will be
able to go through the wedding ceremony
in Westminster Abbey.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-12

Butterworth for Worlds Fair Secretary.
CHICAGO, July 12.-Benjamin Butter
worth, of Ohio, was last night elected sec
rotary Of the Worlds fair directory.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-12

DUBLIN, July 12-John Hart murdered
his mother at Ballyneale and chopped the
unfortunate woman's body to pieces. The
monster was discovered lying beside the
corpse of his victim and eating the flesh.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-12
Condition of the Vessel.
A FRIGHTFUl DISASTER
That Might Have Been Terrible One

That Might Have Been a Terrible One
seven Persons Drowned.
HALIFAX, n. s., July 12.-At Dartmouth
last night the ferry landing stage, while
crowded with about 500 persons, collapsed
and they were thrown into the water. The
disaster was caused by the slipping out of
place of the chain which held the stage
up. The front part of the float was thus
dropped suddenly down, throwing the oc-
cupants into the water. The crowd, made
up of men, women and children, were wait
ing for the new ferry steamer Annex, and
as she came in the stage gave way at the
outer edge and the hundreds of people be-
gan to slide into the water, those near the
end being buried beneath those further
back until there was n solid mass of
shrieking, struggling humanity packed as
closely in the water as they had been on
the dock
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-12
Rescuers Quickly at work.

For some minutes there was a confused
crowd of men, women and children strug-
Cling in the water. A dozen young men
leaped to the rescue and the drowning peo-
pie were rapidly passed up to men stand
ing ON the wharves. The work of rescue
was so rapidly performed that great ma
jority of those who fell in were saved from
death. The resouers worked until ex-
hausted, helping the people to land until
there were no more in sight and those who
could not be saved had sunk out of sight.
The work of rescue was a heroic one, and
to this heroism and the promptness with
which it was begun can be attributed the
comparatively small loss of life. Four
bodies have bean recovered and 1t Ii
thought that not more than three others
lost their lives.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-12
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.


STATE.
For United States Senator'S. JOHN NJ PALMER.
For state Treasurer. $1,000. EDWARD :. WILSON.
For Supt of Public Instruction HENRY RAAB'
For Trustees Illinois '''''''.'';yoW GRaHsM
University RICHARD d. MORGAN.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-05-29
Prison Reform.

1t has taken over one hundred years to
fully appreciate the efforts of that noble
philanthropist. John Howard. and the work
begun in comparatively recent years to-
wards Prison Reform is fitting memento
to that great and good man.
We remember, as boy, being admitted
into penitentiary to see the sights. and
never shall we forget the impression of hor-
rOr produced by witnessing the feats of the
tread-mill. The poor unfortunates, like
horses on a threshing machine, continued
to step, but made no advance. and if they
were too slow. the framework surrounding
the mill, acting as gOad, struck them on
the shins. Twenty minutes without cessa-
ton they had to walk up stairs" and as we
watched some treading-Oh, so wearily,-
and then saw others taking their rest, COM
pletely worn out. we instinctively shud
dered. Then when we saw tie shot drill,
that inhuman process of hard labor,
where prisoners of all ages and strength
were expected to do the same wOrk,-we
grew faint; one poor fellow had nearly
dropped down through sheer exhaustion,
but was relieved by the order of the deputy
warden, whose kindness of heart conquered
the rigid prison discipline, and when we
went into the gloomy cells, and saw the
prisoners picking hemp until, in some cases
where they had not been used to such work,
their fingers. bleeding and sore, stained the
hemp, we were completely sickened and
asked for our speedy release from such a
revolving sight.
And yet, in the full blaze of the nine
teenth century, this barbarous process was
called refOrmatOry! Thank God, the teach
ings of Him who said, Il was in prison and
We visited me-" are coming more to the
front, and those who are denied their lib
erty as the result of their lawlesSneSS are
being taught that, while it is sin to violate
the law. and a punishment to be shut off
from the world, it is not disgrace to at
tempt a reform, and every opportunity is
being given an ex-cOnvict to shake off the
odium of that name and make himself a
man.
Let the prison philanthropists 60 on with
their benevolent work, for there is still
plenty of room for improvement. 1t is not
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-05-29
ELY'S POLITICAL ECONOMY"

Q. What is political economy? A. 1t is part
of sociology or social science.
Q. What is sociology? A. The science which
deals with society.
Q. What part of society does sociology deal
with? A. With all the phenomena of society;
that is to say. with all that concerns men living
together and having certain necessary, agreeable,
and desirable relations with one another.
@. Does social science deal with individuals as
such? A. No, but it treats them and other hu-
man beings as members of organization, and
that organization is called society.
Q. What is meant when say "human be-
ings?" A. The separation of men from other
beings. and imply common tie in humanity.
Q. What offers us the highest conception of a
society which embraces all men? A. Christianity,
move.
Q. What are the expressions of this relation
ship? A. The fatherhood of God and the brother
hood of man.
Q. Can human progress ever pass that goal2
A. No. for it satisfies the highest aspirations of
which we capable.
Q. Into how many parts has social science been
divided? A. Eight language, art, science and
education, family life social life Tin the narrower
sense), religious life. political life, and economic
life.
Q. What is meant by economic life? A. That
part of mans life which is concerned with "get.
ting living.'
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-05-29

true, that ''Once criminal always a GRIM
inal," and every advancement in the line Of
prison reform will establish that fact.
I'VE are bad lot" says an inmate of
the Minnesota state pententiary writing in
the Saltwater PRISON MIRROR, 'but still
we are not demons. Though we have bad
traits of character, we also have good ones,
and if you want to bring those traits to
fuller development, treat us as our individ-
ual conduct merits while in prison; give us
an opportunity to learn something that will
aid us in fighting the battle of life, and
when we leave these prison walls behind
us another producer is given to the world
and not whining mendicant asking aims
of Prisoners Aid Society. The Epworth
League Journal.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-05-29

Q. What forms the fundamental fact of eco
nomic life? A. The dependence of men upon
one another.
Q. Can the economic activity of man be ever
strictly isolated? A. Possibly not, because neither
in history in accounts of the experiences Of
contemporary travellers and explorers have human
beings been found living solely in and for them.
se1vos
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-09-27

Major General Cameron, of the Royal
Military College, Kingston, Canada, was
recently instrumental in organizing a
homing pigeon club in connection with
the Canadian Militia. TIE first practical
test was made the other day and 1t illus
trated the uses to which the birds could
be put in the event OF war. Ten homing
pigeons were sent out the day before by
express from Kingston. Next morning
in the presence of the military officers
and Sir Hector Langevin, the birds were
given their liberty. A dispatch from
General Cameron at Kingston says that
six pigeons arrived there at l o'clock,
covering the distance from Ottawa, 120
miles, in two hours and fifteen minutes,
Two arrived fifteen minutes later
NeW York Times.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-09-27
RI0TOUS ITALIANS SHOT.
A Terrible Fight In a Railroad Cut Near
Wayne Courf-Housr. VirgIntn

wayne C0urf-HOuse, Virginia.
Advices OF reliable nqture received from
Louisa, Ky, says that on Twelve Pole Creek.
near Wayne Court House. Va, a terrible fight
occurred between a sheriG7s posse and gang
of allan railroad laborers in which several
Italians were killed and number wounded.
Some weeks ago contractor on the Nor
folk and Western railroad named Keogh went
away, leaving numerous creditors. among the
number being the Italians Several DAYS apo
new contractor took possession of the aban-
doned works, and put a number of laborers
to work IN Gu formerly worked by the
Italians. The Italians refused 10 allow anv-
one TO work in the cut until they had received
their pay for work done under Keogh. and
proceeded TO Gust the new laborers.
Three times the new laborers were run out
OF the cut by the Italians who used stones
clubs, knives a pistols 10 effect their pu-
pose, The contractor then applied to the
court Tor protection, and was furnished Il
posse of about dozen men. headed by the
sheriff OF WAYNE Courthouse.
1he sheriff appeared and made an attenpt
TO arrest the Italians who fercclv resisted
and an unequal combat resulted. with 40 or
more Italians on one side armed with stones
knives and reviewers and thesherifss men on
the other. The Italians fought from behind
trees, stones and Whatever would shield A
man poay. Firing became general and last
ed some minutes.
When the smoke of the battlecleared away
several Ita ians were found in the last thross
OF dean and several more were wounded.
The sheff's men escaped with a few severe
bruises About - Italians were arrested and
taken to j NJ at Wayne Courthouse The
remainder escaped in the woods
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-09-27

fortunate accident which had humbled
him. | first searched him and took pos
session of his knife and revolver. Then,
very slowly, freed his arm, cutting
away the softer parts of the plant rather
than trying the almost impossible task
of cutting through the thorns.
AS the Mexican rose, l retreated to
Montezuma's back, aud covered the man
with the revolver. My precautions were
useless. His arm was sprained as well as
gashed in dozen places by the cruel
hooks. He painfully removed these, and
bound his arm in bandana that he to ok
from his pocket.
| motioned to him to walk ahead
of me, toward the ranch. We made
a slow and sorry procession; the
furious Mexican in front, Montezuma
limping painfully, and myself behind,
the other horse following at some dis
lance. But sense of triumph sustained
me through the long journey.
At the ranch we dressed the villain s
arm, set guard over him and sent for
the Sheriff. He came, identified him as
daring horse thief, wanted for several
offences in the northern part of the ter
ritory, and relieved us OF his company.
- Youths C0DaDdnion.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-09-27
The Japanese Wrist Check.

The theatres of Japan begin in the
morning and last until shutdown. The
audience sit on the floor, and the people
are as much affected as children by the
plays. Whole families come and spend
the entire day in the theatre. Some of
them bring their provisions with them,
and Others have them served from the
neighboring tea-houses. In some thea
tres, when person wishes to leave the
hall and come back again, he is not given
return check as with US. There is no
passing OF your ticket to newsboys in
Japan. The doorkeeper takes hold OF
the right hand of the man going out and
stamps on his wrist the mark of the thea
tire. When the playgoer returns he pre-
sents his wrist, the seal of the theatre is
shown and he is admitted. -Neu York
Journal
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-09-27
An Odd Bird That Likes Fishing.

Away up on the mountain side, wher.
the numerous streams find their way
through deep, dark canyons down to the
pulse-beat of old ocean, is the natural
summer home of the water ousel, the
strangest of all strange birds. You sell
| dom see more than one of them at time.
They are of dark blue color, and are
easily recognized by peculiar quick
jerking motion, which they never seem
to tire of. And as they fit from rock to
rock they are continually bobbing up
and down, performing such polite little
courtesy as would cause you to smile to
see it. Owing to their peculiar habits
and the isolated spots they select to
build their nests, no one but the most
ardent sportsmen and naturalists succeeds
in finding them. Hence water ousel's
nest with two or three eggs in it has a
commercial value among nest collectors
of S25. They always build their nests
just back OF some waterfall or under
some overhanging bank, where they have
to go through or under the water to get
to it. Another strange habit of this bird
is the deliberate manner in which they
appear to commit suicide. They will
start slowly, very slowly, to wade right
down into the water until they disappear
from view, but il the water is clear and
you have sharp eye you can still see their
little dark forms clinging to the bottom
in search of their morning repast, which
consists of periwinkles. Tac0ma { Wash
iratonl Le1aer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-09-27
WORK AND WORKERS.

NINE striking cigar makers who were act.
ing as pickets, were arrested in Bngha ipton,
New York. 1t was charged that they violated
city ordinance in idling upon the streets.
AFTER a shutdown of two weeks. owing to
strike, the Slatersvile Mills in Providence.
Rhode Island, started up. Sixty Of the strik.
ing weavers returned TO work and more are
expected to follow.
An ORDER declaring the New York Cen.
trail strike of" was read in ali the local as.
semblies between New York and Buffalo
The order emanated from headquarters Of
District Assembly 246.
DESPATCH from Chattanooga, Tennessee
says: The most important event in the in.
dustrial development of the South occurred
here by the successful casting Of steel from
Southern material by the Basic process. The
great importance Of this event is the fact that
it affords a market for the lowest grade OF
Southern iron"
THE union journeymen house painters in
Washington, ID. G., went on strike for tho
eight-hour day. Ten painters at work on the
exterior Of the White House were among those
who struck. Five nOn-union men we're put
in their places. The boss having the contrart
for the interior painting granted the demands
of the men.
ALL the gold heaters in Boston, numbering
about 100, have gone on a strike as part Of .
HdtlDhdl movement. Inc men are now PAID
70 cents pack, or 81 cents a book 20 Of winch
make pack. They want $40 pack 1t is
said most of the Boston employers are willing
20 accede the advance and are in favor Of a
Uniform price.
FIVE hundred Swedes arrived in Lynn
Mass, and several morocco manufacturers en-.
gagged number Of them. Applicants for
work are many, large number coming from
Canada, and many from Germany The
manufacturers are increasing the number d
seasoning machines and it now looks as If the
workmen had little chance Of winning"
Two hundred union carpenters employed
st the exposition building in Spokane Falls,
Washington, have gone on a strike because
he Board OF Directors found it absolutely
necessary TO buy a small quantity Of lumber
from a boyeotied mill" Public Indignation
was aroused and scores Of prominent citizens
pulled of their coats, and hammer in hand.
went 10 work mailing shingles on the big roof
A large force Of Hon-uni0n men were also
placed at work and it is thought the building
will be completed in time for the open ng on
October LIST.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-09-27
The Greatest Liyin, French General

Marshal Canrobert, the great French
general, is now in his eighty-second year.
He is muchly stopped with age, and his
face is underset with innumerable
wrinkles, but his eyes are still bright and
sparkling; his hair, which falls in sivery
ringlets upon his shoulders, is still plenti-
full, and his color is still fresh. His white
beard is now worn long and full, while
the moustaches, that once stood out in
waxed stiffness, are now dropping. He
has probably seen through more fighting
than any other living man, except per
haps Count Won Moltke. He was severe
ly wounded in the leg at the attack on
Constantine more than fifty years ago,
and was struck on the head and hand by
a splintered shell in the battle of the
Alma. Again, at Inkerman, while head
ing the impetuous charge of Zouaves, he
was wounded in the leg, his horse being
killed under him. He has more decora-
tons than he could wear if his chest
measured twice as wide across as it does,
but withal he is modest as if he had
never smelt powder and accepted his IN
solicited election to the French Senate as
ga homage paid to the army in the per-
son of the doyen of its chiefs. - nce-a-
WeeE
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-09-27
CHOKED TO DEATH.
Garrofsrs Attack Railroad LsboreT aud
Aecure lis Mnnsy Helf.

Garrofers Attack Railroad Lsborer aud
secure Ills Money Belt
Joseph Hefner, iaborer on tho railroad
being constructed from Harmyilie - New
Hope, Buekseounty, Pa, was murdered about
! clock the other morning.
He was on his way home With biz wife from
q visit to bis brother who keep a boarding
shanty at Rush Valley, aud the couple were
walking on the railroad track when they
were accOsted by two men, who tod bis wife
ogo home aRd tend her babies, az they had
business with her husband. One n the men
seized Joseph and the other pushed bis wife
70 one side. Mrs. Heiner ran back % the
shanty al Rush Valley, md informed her
bfother-in-law ofthe eircumsianec.
He then accompanied the .soman back 70
whore she had left her husband, and found
bis dead body lying on the track. lie had
been ehoked to death. Upon examination Of
the body il was found that his clothing hsd
been ripped open and belt which be wore
about bis body, and which contained about
$500, had been taken. The murderefs e.
capped.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-09-27
Hot Water for a Sore Throat.

''Let me say, for the benefit of -FOUR
readers who are addicted to using gar
gle of salt water every time their throat
feels sore, that it is the very worst thing
they could possibly do" said DR.. Hope.
of the Metropolitan Throat Hospital.
Salt irritates the membranes and Injuries
them, and some of the most aggravated
cases of throat trouble that have come
under my observation were made chronic
by the use Of salt. The very best remedy
for sore throat that results from a SIM
pie cold OF a fatgued voice is a gargle of
hot water, just as hot as it can be borne.
This gargle is soothing and stimulating
and need only be tried once OF twice to
test the efficacy. "-NsU York Wor,d.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-09-27
TEN DAYS ADRIFT AT SEA.
Horrible Experience Of Yachting Part

Horrible Experience Of a Yachting Party.
The sole survivor.
Matther Watts, the sole survivor Of thecrew
Of the yacht Keewatin, arrived at selkirk
Man, and tells tale Of terrible suffering Ae-
companying Watts on the trip north were Cor
porsl Oliver Murphy, son Of prominent law
yer ~ Toronto, aud Private Rene, Of Montreal;
son Of Lieutenant Governor Royal. Of Regina;
bosi1 members Of the Northwestern Mounted
Police. The yacht WIS wrecked IL heavy
gale On September Gth on Lake Winnipeg.
The boat capsizetl. Murphy and Rene got on
the side while Watts elung 10 the cabin. Rene
could only hold on four b0ars, when he slip
pei Oh and was seen 80 more. After this
Watts got up on thcsi Of the boat with Muir
ply, where they both tied themselves aud re-
manned for two days after which time Muir
ply became restless aud rolled on. saying,
Matthew, am going, AMI hope you will be
spared 70 tell the tale" Watts then strapped
himself 10 the boat with a rope and was the
mercy Of the waves for ten days, hen he was
picked up at split Rock Point BY some in-
diaHs a short distance from tlle shore, aiisost
liieiess, being al this time without anything
t. eat. The Indians took him 10 their camp
sad applied rest1Yatives they had. and cared
ioT him until the steamer Aurora arrived and
took him aboard. Watts is sixty-six years Of
age.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-09-27
A TRAGIC KENTUCKY DUEL
Two Men Open Fire on sight and One IL
aIortaIIv Monnaed.

Two Men Open Fire on sight and One IL
MoEtaIiy Wounded.
A terrible tragedy was enacted at Carroll
ton, Ky Uncle Billy Williams, aged 60,
father Of Eve children. and ex-sherif q Owen
county, was shot ia a duel with George Dean,
az unmarried farmer, "a years old.
Dean il the owner Of q farm, and Williams
is a tenant Of Deans, ard says Dean seduced
his daughter. He swore % arcnge his daugh-
ter's wrong, end Dean. toayoid a meeting. has
been boarding At Madison, Ind, for the past
month. Saturday he came 70 Carroilfon.
Williams spiei him and crossed the street,
when both pulled reyOlgers. Dean fired I'VE
and Williams four shots. one taking effect in
William side. producing what IS thought to
be a mortal wound.
The greatest excitement prevails. Public
opinion Is divided. 2 be Owen county people
threaten to mob Dean il Williams dies.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-09-27
What the Humble Penny Does.

The humble penny is potent factor in
our modern civilization. We all know
the wonders it has achieved in the de-
partments of the post and the newspa-
per press, and it is now doing as marvel
Gus work in our means of locomotion.
In the last financial year the North
Metropolitan Tramways Company alone
carried as many as 70, 900. 900 passengers
at penny fares, so that the aggregate
number who travelled in London by ON
nibus or car for that coin must be some
thing prodigious. Cheapness has fos-
tered traffic in such an extraordinary way
that, although conyeyances are constant
ly multiplied, they are all better filed
than in the days of high fares. -Londoa
Pail Mall Gazetts.