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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-09
THE pATRlARcHs MILITANT.
Prizes Awarded Subordinate and
bekah Degree LOd,ees.


Prizes Awarded Subordinate and Re-
bekah Degree Lodi.es.
CHICAGO, Aug. 9-The Rel,ekah degree
lodges gave another reception to the Wis
iting Odd Fellows last night, which was a
brilliant affair With the exc option of the
announcement of prize win hers In the
subordinate and Rebekah degree work,
there was nothing formal about the re-
ception. and everybody felt at home. Dur
ing the evening dance progr anime of ten
numbers was rendered and thoroughly
enjoyed by the chevaliers and their fair
sisters.
The Winners Amour ced.
After the first quadrille the decision OF
the judges was announced as follows
Subordinate lodge degree work: First
prize-North Star lodge, No. 6, Mime
apolis, Mimi, $500; second plize-Wicker
Park lodge, No. col, Chicago sS06; third
prize-Fort Dearborn lodge, No. PA,
Chicago, $780,
Rebekah degree work: First prize
Naomi lodge, No 8, Columbus, O., $500
second prize-Elite lodge. No Q, Chicago
$500; third prize-American lodge, No
100, SuiCdBor SSoVi loufth pf tOpcCia
prize of set of regalia and jewels) Ruth
lodge No. 1, Omaha, Neb.; fifth prize
Fosters special individual prize, P. N.
g. silk plush robe, Mrs. Anna r. Aston
N. G. of Naomi lodge No 8, Columbus O.
Competitive Drills.
Six cantons entered for competitive
drills yesterday afternoon. They were;
Ann Arbor, No. 80, Glass d; Marion, No.
8, Ind, Glass A: Elwood, No. 3S. Ind,
Glass c; indianapolis, No 2. Class A; Am
sterdam, No. 20. n. Y, Glass 3; Wichita,
No. 5, Kan. Glass A. The oantons APP
peared in the order named, and each put uT
pretty drill After this the sword drill
began, fifty-four gentlemen competing
The winners were: Winter, first prize;
| Campbell, second: Mortinsen, third.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-09
ABBREVIATED TECEGRAMS.

Gen. Miles was Friday assigned to the
command of the division of the Missouri.
The city of New York and the Teutonic
are engaged just now in a race across the
Atlantic.
Gen. Alger has decided in favor of Capt.
Gray in the celebrated q. A. r. quarrel in
louisiana
Miss Maud Gregory, st. Louis society
young lady. has gone on the stage with
the ]. NJ. Hill company.
Rev. Flavel Bascom, a widely. known
Presbyterian clergyman, died at Prince
ton, Ills, Friday, aged So.
The Hoquiam National bank of Ho-
quiam, Wash, capital $50 600, has been
authorized to begin business
j. NJ. Hirsch, chemist of Chicago,
claims to be able to manufacturer alum
mum at cost of Is cents pound.
Failures for the seven days ended Aug
s in the United States aggregated l79; for
the corresponding week last yea. l64.
Four people were slightly injured in a
collision on the west side cable road in
Chicago Friday, and one man had both
his legs broken.
Hamilton county, Tenn, in which Chat
tahooga Is situated, was carried by the
Democrats for county Offices Thursday for
the first time since the war
The works of the Laclede, Fire Brick
Manufacturing company, at Cheltenham,
suburb of st. Louis, were destroyed by
fire Friday. Loss, 100000; insurance
s4S, 600
Superintendent of Census Porter found
that 4, 600 names had been duplicated in
taking the census of St. Paul besides
other frauds. The recount will begin
Monday.
Friends Of O'Donovan Rosa are raising
funds to support him in his old age and
also to send him back to Ireland, his ban
ishment from that country terminating
next year.
The New York World says that the
president will soon give to congress a
message recommending the adoption of
blAine's plan of reciprocity The New
York Herald says he will not
1t is stated at Louisville that Dick Tate
the defaulting Kentucky state treasurer
died In China more than year ago He
stole about $500, 900. Pope, the defaultinp
teller, is said to be in Germany.
Mrs. Mollie Stone, her IA year-old daurh-
ter Edith, Mrs. ]. X johnson, and Carroll
Graham, boy Of 9 years, were drowned
Thursday while bathing in St. Inigo's
creek, In st. Mary's county. Maryland
A number Of English soldiers attached
to the garrison at Chatham mutinied Fri.
day. They barricaded themselves indoors
and defied the officers They were over
powered and twenty of them arrested.
A fire at Waldron, Mich. DESTROYED $40.
quo worth Of property Thursday night.
1t was incendiary, and the man who is he
lieved to have started it was seen coolly
riding out Of town a short time before il
broke out.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-09
FAMINE IN OKLAHOMA.
The President Asks Congress to Send
Assistance.

The President Asks Congress to Send
Assistance.
WASHINGTON CITY, Aug 9.-The presi
dent sent message to congress yesterday
in which he states that he has received a
communication from Governor Steele, of
Oklahoma, territory, stating that it has
been shown to him that in township 49,
range l, in the county where Guthrie is
situated, twenty-eight families are in
actual need of the necessaries of life and
that the township is not an exception to
this state of affairs. Governor Steele
further stated that the legislature will be
unable to comply with the demands of
the needy, and he asks the president to
call the attention of congress to the con-
dition of his people.
Recommends an AppPOpri alton.
The president says in his message to
congress: Il am advised, that there is
an unexpended balance of about $i5, 900 of
the fund appropriated for the relief of the
sufferers by flood upon the Mississippi
river and its tributaries, and recommend
that authority be given to use this fund
to meet the most urgent necess ties of the
poorer people of Oklahoma. Steps have
been taken to ascertain more particularly
the condition of the people throughout
the territory, and if larger relief should
seem to be necessary the facts will be sub.
mitted to congress"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-09
sunday Seryices.

AT the First M. E. church, preaching
morning and evening by the Rev. Nc
Cord. of Moline. Sunday school at 9:1i
a. m. Young peoples meeting at p. m
At Trinity church. Rev. r. Fl
communion at z a. m. Service and ser
mon at 10:45 a. m, and again at 7:30 p
m. At Trinity mission chapel, service
at Q p. m.
At the Central Presbyterian church
services In the morning with preaching by
the pastor, Rev. Jno. H. Kerr. Subject
Elijah, the Fearless. Trusting Prophet.
Sabbath school at $50 a. m. Y. p. s
G. E. at p. m.
At the Christian Chapel, services a
10:45 a. m, conducted by the pas
tor, the Rev. T. w. Grafton. Sub.
iect: observations and Lessons Gath
cred at the Eureka Eacampment.
Sunday school at 9:15 a. m
Young Peoples meeting at 6:45 p. m
No evening service.
At the United Presbyterian church
preaching at 10:45 a. m. and 7:45 p. m
In the morning the pastor, the Rev. Fl
c. Marshall, will preach. In the evening
the Central Presbyterian. Baptist ant
Christian churches will Join in union ser
vices here. Sermon by Rev. DR.. Taylor
of the Baptist church.
At the First Baptist church, preach
ing by the pastor Rev. G. E. Taylor a
1045 q. m. Sunday school at $50 a
M. j. w. WEIGH. superintendent YounI
peoples meeting at 6:45 p. m. led by +
Skinner. Sunday school at the Forty
fourth Street chapel at 3 p. m, G. L
Williams superintendent. For the even
ing service the pastor and congregation
will join in the union service at tn
United Presbyterian church. Sermon b,
DR.. Taylor. Subject. THE Kingdom o
God, the Supreme Good"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-09
Some wears spo we we're very m

Some years ago we were very much
subject to severe spells of cholera morbus
and now when we feel any of the symp.
toms that usually proceed that ai,ment,
such as sickness at the stomach, diar-
rhea. ETC.. we become scary. We have
found Chamberlsin's Remedy the very
thing to straighten one out in such cases.
and always keep it about. It is some.
what similar to the usual cholera cures,
but seems to contain Ingredients that rem
der 1t more pleasant to take, and that do
their work more quickly. Sheriff Deyer.
eux tells us that he is subject to cholera
morbus. and recently felt spell coming
on, when he obtained q bottle of Cham
berlain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoes
Remedy and two doses made him all
right. We are not writing this for pay
testimonial, but to let our readers know
what 10 Q good thing to keep in the
house.-Troy. (Kan.) Chief.
For sale BY Hartz & Bshnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-09
ATTACKED BY A SHARK.
An English Diver Has a Tn rilIing Exp
rience in the Water.

An English Diver Has Tn rilIing Expe-
rience in the Water.
LONDON, Aug An exciting battle be-
tween a man and a shark took place in the
water at the pier at New Brighton Thurs
day. The famous diver, Burns, who was
inspecting the foundations of the pier,
was in the act of ascending to the surface
of the water when huge shark attempt
ed to seize him. Burns warded the mon
stsr off as best he could, but was slowly
getting the worst of the fight when some
boatmen nearby threw him knife.
With this weapon he boldly attacked the
shark and after fierce struggle succeed
ed it ripping it open. Having thus dis
posed of his enemy Burns seized the shark
by the head and towed it ashore amid the
cheers of the spectators.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-09
vANoeRelLT's COSTLY MAsTlFF.
The Millionaire Pays $4,000 for His
Dogs Outbreak.


NEW YORK, Aug. 9-Chnr les Myers,
a young man who for two years was en-
ployed on W. r. Vanderbilt's arm idle
Hour" at Oakland, L. l., Thursday re-
ceived check for IS, 600 from Mr.. Van
derbilt. rs compensation for injuries re-
ceived by him while employed as a care
taker on the farm. One morniu g in Octo-
Der last Myers, while attempting to drive
into its kennel mastiff named "Wal-
Lace was savsgely attacked and severely
bitten by the animal. Had it not been
that setter dog flew ut the mastiff, thus
causing him to release his hold On Myers,
the issue of the struggle might have been
doubtful
William X Does the Square Thing.
The man was confined to his bed for
weeks, and when he finally recovered he
was only the shadow of his former self.
Mr.. Vanderbilt, who was in Paris at the
time, cabled that every care should be
taken of Myers, who left "Idle Hour" on
May H. Myers represented his own case
to Mr.. Vanderbilt, and named s., 900 as
the amount which he thought should be
given him. His sickness also cost Mr.
Vanderbilt A.O0
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-09
The Days Work in Congreas.

WASHINGTON CRY, Aug. 8.-Ihe SEN
ate yesterday adopted the conference re-
port on the fortification bill and then dis
cussed for long while the diss.greeing
conference report on the supdry civil bill,
finally agreeing to it, and orderir fur
Their conference on the irrigation items.
Late in the afternoon the tariff bill was
taken up, but no progress was made with
the bill. The resolution to inform Mrs
Grant that congress desired the removal
of her husbands remains to Arlington
cemetery was adopted
The house finished consideration of the
general deficiency bill and passed it, de-
feating the amendment giving months
extra pay to employees of congress. The
remainder Of the day was spent discussing
a resolution from the committee ON rules
to bring the senate amendments to the
Indian appropriation bill before the house
for immediate consideration. A night
session was held, but nothing was done.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-09
Mtght as Well Take Recess.

WASHINGTON CRY, Aug. 9-Ths COM
mittee on rules did not consider tie Ques-
ton of recess next week brought before
it by a request of 100 members, most of
whom want to go to Boston to ate nd the
G. A. r. encampment. The unde rstand-
ing is that no recess will be tax On, but
leaves of absence will be granted to all
that want to go. In that event H. is ex-
pected there will be no quorum present
in the house next week from Mond ny un-
til Thursday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-09

LONDON, Aug. a.-Mr. Henry George, in
an interview yesterday, talked enthusiast
ticaliy of his Australian reception, whic b
he regarded as more fiattering to himself
and favorable to his theories than any he
had ever received. Mr.. George declared
his belief that imperial federation was
dead, and expressed his belief that even
colonial federation was waning
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-09
Population of Illinois Towns

PARIS, Ills, Aug. a-The estims tied pop.
ulation of the Fifth district of Illinois, as
furnished by Supervisor of the Census
John w. Fisher, is, in round numbers,
$1,000. The largest cities in the district
are: Charleston, 400; Nation, $500;
Champaign, $3.50; Clinton, $500; Paris.
5000; Gibson City, 1,150: Paxton, also
Watseka, 1900; Decatur, 1900; Sullivan,
5000; Monticello. 2,400; Shslbyville, 8, $50;
Danville, II $50; Marshall, $500; Neoga,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-09
He Teaches Republican politics.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Aug. "A colored
Democratic club in this city has petitioned
the board of education to remove j. n,
Clayton, one of the colored teachers in the
public schools. He is charged with teach
ing more Republican politics than any
thing else in his school. aud mistreats and
ridicules chill ren of colored Democrats
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-09
They Nav be Hanpv Yet.

LONDON, Aug. 9.-Lord and Lady Dunlo
appear to have become fully reconciled
and to have resumed the enjoyment of
their honeymoon. which was cut short by
the departure of his lordship, at the be-
hest of his indignant father, soon after
their marriage. Thursday the couple
drove together from Dublin to Howth and
back occupying seats on the outside Of a
jaunting car They were recognized at
several points en- route and enthusiastic
ally cheered. In the evening they occu-
pied box at the theatre where they at
tracted much attention.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-09
Base BALL Gossip.

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug 9.-The Journals
special from Omaha, Neb., says: At the
base ball meeting Friday it was intimated
that dates had already been made by the
American and Western Associations to
play a series of championship games with
the Players league after the regular sea-
son. Another bonn bshell was dispatch
from Sioux City wanting to sell out ut
any reasonable figure. Lincoln may take
the Sioux City franchise. The magnates
are rather disturbed over the condition O I
thinrs
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-09
An Epidemic Of Child Suicide.

LONDON, Aug 9.-Of late there has
been an appalling number of suicides
among children in Germany. A large
percentage of these self-murders have
taken place among school children, as the
result of over-study, failure to pass ex-
aminations and similar causes and it is
suggested that school discipline be re-
Taxed as means of lessening the suicidal
tendencv
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-09
TWO MEAN ITALIAN RASCAlS.
They Swindle a Priest Out of His Saw,
ings for Fifteen Years.

ings for Fifteen Years.
BROOKLYN, n. Y, Aug. 9-Rey. Father
Peter Saponsri, pastor of the italian
Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady of
Mt. Carmel, this city, has been swindled
out of s., 900 by two OF his fellow country
men. One OF the men came to him few
days ago and said he had a nephew, an
orphan, whom he desired to put in his
charge, saying that the boys father had
left SO, 900 in cash for him, and ne knew
of no better man to assume the care of
the orphan than the priest. He asked the
pastor to meet him and a friend at Del
monico's to get the $40. 600 and told him to
bring 90, 900 with him as security.
Took q Tin Box on Trust.
The pastor drew 60, 900 from tie bank,
met the two men at Delmonico's and gave
them the money, receiving in return a tin
box, which the sharpers told him con-
tanned $1,000. The mon said they would
call at the priests house that evening As
they did not come, the priest opened the
box and found that 1t only contained q
small book. The "a, 600 was Father Sapo-
nari's savings for fifteen years. The po-
lice are looking for the swindlers
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-09
Wel.h striko stiu unsettIed

LONDON, Aug. 9.-The railway strikes
in Wales have been practically settled,
The terms of agreement with the strikers
have been arranged and will be ratified at
a meeting of the railway directors
LATER. men refused to ratify the
agreement and the strike is on as vigor-
Gus as ever
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-09
An Iowan for the Liberian Mission.

WASHINGTON CITY, Aug. 9-Alexander
Clark, of Iowa, was yesterday nominated
to be minister resident and consul general
in Liberia. Consuls were nominated as
follows: Adam Liebernecht, of Illinois,
Mt Tampico; Samuel McNutt, of Iowa, at
Macaribo; Robert l.. Land, of Illinois. at
pyape Caroline islands
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-09
Get Thee to a Nunnery, Natalie.

LONDON, Aug. 9.-It is stated that ex-
Queen Natalie, of Servis, has resolved to
devote the bulk of her fortune to the erec-
tion of a nunnery in Russia, in which she
will install herself as abbess. In view OF
the fact, however, that the royal lady has
In progress several schemes for revenging
herself upon her unfaithful husband, the
statement that sNe contemplates religious
seclusion needs confirmation.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-09
Railway Horror in Bohemia.

VIENNA, Aug. Twenty passengers
who were on train that was derailed aud
thrown down an embankment into q
marsh near Pilsen. in Bohemia, last
Wednesday, are missing. 1t is feared
that they Were drowned and their bodies
washed away
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-09
Rumors Of n str,k. ne Cb,c,vo

CHICAGO, Aug. 0-Rumors were in cir
culstion that the west side street car men
are about to strike yesterday. The recent
discharge of an employee for dismissi az new
men and. putting old-timers in their
places is said to be the source of the
trnuble
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-09
Cannot Come West.

WASHINGTON CITY, Aug. 9-P resident
Harrison says he cannot accept any of the
invitations to 60 west this summer or fall,
the reason being that there is no telling
when congress- will adjourn He will
make a western tour next summer.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-09
Juxged for Di..eminatina a Boxoot,

DUBLIN, Aug. 9.-Mr. Powell, editor of
The Midland Tribune, has been sentenced
to six months imprisonment in Tullamore
Jail for publishing boy sott resolution
passed by branch of the National league,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-09

LONDON, Aug. 9.-Cattle disease is
raging with disastrous effect in the south
srn provinces of Russia and a strict quar-
antine of these regions is being observed.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-09
Cholera PAM. I'm sna,n

MADRID, Aug. 8-The spread of cholera
in the south of Spain has caused panic
among the inhabitants. A general exo-
dus has begun to the north of Spain and
to France.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-09
Kaiser Biliy Sail. for HeIipo,ana.

LONDON, Aug. 9.-Emperor William
babe farewell to the queen at Osborne
last evening and departed on the yacht
Hohenzollern for Heligoland.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-09

He: Won't you marry me il your ia.
thsr consentsf She: No; but will pro
yiding your rich aunt doesn't.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-09
Damrosch and Wife Home A~.in.

NEW YORK, Aug. 9.-Mr. Walter DAM
rosoh and wife (nee Blsine) arrived from
Europe on the steamship Columbia res
terday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-09

Come to think of il, how can you ex.
pect the poor to be contented when the
] rich never are2
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-09
AT THE ALBANY END OF THE LINE.
The Strikers Preventing Engineers from
Running Trains.


Running Trains.
ALBANY, n. Y, Aug. 9.-The men in the
West Albany shops of the New York Cen
trail and Hudson River Railroad company
were ordered out at s o'clock last night
This will cripple the road and little bust
ness can be done. At the headquarters of
General Superintendent Bissell at the
Union station big policeman guarded
bhe door and kept back crowd of ugly
looking men making demands to see the
chief of the division.
superintendent BisseIl's Remarks.
Mr. Bissell said: my first init
nation of the strike was at Z
o'clock this evening, when the men left
tho yard and the local Troy trains were
stopped for want of braksmsn. The strike,
I found, extended over the yardmen and
some of the trainmen. but over none of
the conductors or engineers. We have
rscsived message from Third Vice Pres
ident Webb saying that the road will fight
the strike, and unless the men return to
work tomorrow morning they will be
dropped and their places filed"
BisseII's View of the Cause.
Asked to give his version of the strike,
Mr.. Bissell said: "The men have no
money grievance The strike is simply to
ind out IL they can dictate to us whom
we shall hire or discharge. The cause di-
rect was the discharge of several labor
agitators belonging to the Knights of
Labor and who WERE causing trouble on
our line. We intend to do our own BUSH
ness
Up to Their Usual Tactics.
While the reporter was talking detec-
T. 4 L a
express and mail train, which left New
York at 4:30 in the afternoon and Albany
at 10 p. m, two hours late, was stalled
within the city limits. The platform was
swarming with men who would apply the
brakes each time the engineer took them
off. The engineer was threatened, but
stuck to his post. The o'clock train out
Of New York arrived here at 1890 o'clock
and started west with gpolice guard to
try and clear the platform of the mail
train. Later Mr. Bissell told the reporter
that it looked as if the road at the least
from Albany to Buffalo would be entire
y closed by morn ing
The stations were filled with people and
many, after finding no trains, left for
hotels or homes. The strike has ~ as
yet, extended to the West Shore, and Of
ficials say it will not Labor men seen
last night said that If the road does not
succumb, the West Shore men will be
ordered out.
Militia Ordered in Readiness.
AT 1918 the $50 train from New York,
which was stalled at Van Vert, was
started with the aid of helper, but the
engineer and fireman of the latter were
badly stoned. the cab windows being
broken. The station and yards are guard
ed by police and detectives and posse of
police are watching the switches. The
Tenth battalion, N. G.. S. N. Y, has been
ordered to be in readiness to respond to a
call, and there is an extra force of police
ready for any emergency.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-09

The officials of the New York Central
have called upon Acting Superintendent
Byrnes, of the metropolitan police force,
for protection. In compliance with this
request the reserves in ell precincts on the
east side below Forty second street have
been ordered held in readiness for any
emergency. Above Thirty second street
to Yonkers on,the east side and on the
west side from st. Johns park to Yonkers
the police are on duty guarding the tracks
and property of the railroad company.