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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-16
ABBREVIATED TElEGRAMS.

The cholera is abating in Spain.
One firm in New York Friday shipped
200, 600 ounces of silver to London,
The population of Saginaw, Mich, as
given by the census bureau, is Al, 168
Gen. Sherman spent Friday with ex-
Secretary of War Endicott, at Salem,
Mass.
The German government has arranged
to lay two cables to connect Heligoland
with Germany.
DIR. j. Ada ms Allen, one of Chicago's
most noted physicians, and a prominent
Mason, died Friday.
John Kaufman, pauper in The Berk .
county PA poor house, has inherited q
legacy of $4,000. He is 20 years old.
II. E. Lourie, the English bicyclist, beat
the five mile record at Charter Oak park,
Hartford, Conn.,, Friday, by 2S seconds.
Business failures in the United States
during the week ended Aug. Is were ia;
| for the corresponding week last year, ISL.
Two Pinkerton men employed in the
New York Central yards at Albany. N.
Y, were run down Friday by train and
killed.
The rival factions of Irishmen-Cronin
| and anti-Ccronin-held picnics at Chicago
Hiiudy, Win idHSc dtltuudU-b ~ edCu
place.
j. Harry Ward, well-known member
of the Baltimore corn and flour exchange,
committed suicide Friday by cutting his
| throat with razor.
| A passenger agent in Cincinnati named
Martin is under arrest for giviny passes to
| three persons on his road to the National
Educational association ip viola ion of the
| interstate commerce law.
| Capt. Frank Holland, one of the oldest
vesselmen in the west, who has sailed the
lakes for thirty years, hanged himself at
his home in Port Huron Friday The act
is attributed to dependency.
| The comptroller of the currency has au-
thorized the American National bank of
Helena, Mont, to begin business with a
capital of 500, 600; also the Commercial
National bank of Seattle, WASH, capital
BOO, 600.
| The closing event of the G. A r. en-
campmept at Boston took place Friday
night, the Woman's Relief corls holding
a campfire. Addresses were ma lie by Gov
ernor Bracket, Gen. Alger Corporal
Tanner, and Commander Veasey
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-16
ATOM OF POWDER EXPLODED,

The Result Being the Nearly Complete
Destruction of n Town.
RED CLIFF, Colo, Aug. l6-Contract-
ors for the Denver and RIO Grande rail
way, finding that they could no, finish a
piece of road according to contract unless
matters were pushed to the extreme put
in a heavy blast containing over a ton of
powder. After notifying all the people to
leave town and seek safety further up the
mountain the blast WAS touched off After
smoke cleared away it was found that the
whole village had almost been demolished.
nothing having been left of five houses
while thirty Others were badly wrecked
and rendered uninhabitable The houses
will be rebuilt at the expense of the con-
tractors. In the meantime thirty five
families will be compelled to live in tents
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-16
Some years ago we were very niue

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 si,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. 1t is some.
what similar to the usual cholera cures
but seems TO contain ingredients that rem
der 1t more pleasant to take, and that dc
their work more quickly. Sheriff Dever.
eux tells Us that he is subject to cholera
morbus, and recently felt spell coming
on, when he obtained bottle of Cham.
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoes
Remedy and two doses made him al
right. We are not writing this for pay
testimonial, but to let our readers know
what is q good thing to keep in the
house.-Troy. (Kan.) Chief.
For sale by Hartz & Bahnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-16
The R.hriag Sea Question.

LONDON, Aug ia. Stavely Hill asked
the government in the commons last night
to state the position of the 9ehring sea
negotiations. Careful inquiry on the
spot, he said, had satisfied him that the
methods employed by British vessels did
not lead to waste of seal life Ferguson
said that Lord Salisbury's final reply
could not be tabled until it had been pre-
scented. Salisbury's action was directed
TO the establishment of close time for
seals and to prevent further seizure oi
British vessels and secure compensation
for the seizures made
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-16
The Congressional Bri eff.

WASHINGTON CITY, Aug. 16.-The SEN
ate yesterday shelved the tar fl bill for
two days and took up the river and har-
Dor bill, which had nearly beer completed
at adjournment Amendments were
agreed to reducing appropriations for
Muskegon and Sand Beach, Mich, and
increasing those for Marquette Mich. for
harbor of refuge at Milwaukee, Wis; for
harbor at Superior Bay and St Louis Bay,
Wis
In the house An attempt to pass the bill
granting leaves of absence TO customs en-
ployes was defeated by an objection by
Kerr of Iowa The joint resolution for
the relief of Oklahoma destitution was
agreed to, as was the conference report on
the Indian appropriation bill The re-
mainder of the session was devoted to fiji
clustering against the MacKay claim. An
evening session was held to consider pri.
vate pension bills, 1856 of which were
passed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-16
THE NEW YORK CENTRAL.
Powderly Reaches Gotham-StriSers Co,
plain of the Press.

PowderIy Reaches Gotham--strikers Com
plain of the Press.
NEW YORK, Aug. l6-Grand Master
Workman Powderly, Secretary John w
Hayes. and J. ]. Holland, of the general
executive board, X. of L., have arrived in
this city. He comes here, so it is stated, to
have talk with Vice President Webb
about settling the strike by arbitration.
Mr.. Webb said yesterday that MIR. Pow
derby would be courteously treated, hui
that there was no necessity for arbitra-
ton; that the strike was over, so far as
the Central was concerned
The strikers Complain.
The strikers at Albany complain that
the press is not treating them fairly, and is
misrepresenting the situationin favor OF
the railway. They therefore make the fol
lowing statement: THE condition at pre-.
sent Is great improvement upon the strike
as it stood at O'Clock p. m. of Aug s. The
best of feeling prevails all along the line,
all our members being hopeful and re
naming staunch and true to the cause.
Reports which are constantly being re-
ceived here that the company are moving
freight as well as passengers are entirely
untrue, and none is being moved to any
extent. They still refuse to receive all
shipments of freight offered them, which
entirely disproves Mr.. Webb's assertion
There are no new developments in the
strike.
Wants the Reporters Present.
Vice President Webb last night said
that he desired the reporters of the press
to be present at an interview which has
been arranged between himself and Mr.
Powderly
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-16
Hanged by the Sheriff.

BoYDToN, Va, Aug. 16-,John Phillips,
colored, aged 81, was executed here yes
terday for the brutal murder of Capt
Robert c. OVERLY. prominent citizen of
this (Mecklenburgl county. Phillips was
a laborer and had frequently to pass Over
by's house. He was very boisterous and
the captain demonstrated with him sew
eral times for using obscene language so
near his house. This made Phillips angry,
and on the l4th of last April when Over
by demonstrated with him. he seized a
heavy bipdgeon, and dealt OVERLY blow
which broke his skull, causing death. The
law-abiding citizens were so eager for a
lynching bee that the trial and execution
had to come off under military protsc-
tinn
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-16
Perrin Thought II Wa. Tou,h

ASHLAND, Wis, Aug. IG.-The defense
IN the Perrin case closed Friday morning,
and the balance Of the day was occupied
by the arguments of counsel Late Fri
day night the judge charged the jury and
they retired. and at 11:5O returned YER
dict, finding Perrin guilty of robbng the
Hurley bank. The defendant was un.
moved, and simply said "That's tough"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-16
DEMOLISHED THE STATION.
A Wreck on the Michigan Central-Oi
Man Blown to Pieces.

A Wreck on the Michigan Central-One
Man Blown to Pieces.
BATTLE CREEK, Mich, Aug. 16.-As the
east bound North Shore limited on the
Michigan Central railroad was passing
Augusta, a small town nine miles west OF
here, at 5 O'Clock yesterday afternoon, i,
ran into a standing freight train while
going at full speed and crashed through
the station building, completely demol-
ishing it, The engine then exploded,
blowing the fireman literally to pieces and
killing the engineer, Charles McRoberts
One brakeman is missing and it is thought
he is buried in the debris.
Nine Passengers Seriously Hurt.
OF the passengers only nine were in
jured seriously Their names could not
be obtained at this writing, except OF
George b. hurry, of Detroit, ribs crushed
and internally injured. Both the engin.
Ger and fireman live in jackson, Mich OF
the express train, the baggage car anC
two sleeper were demolished, and how
the occupants escaped is a miracle.
little boy named Clarence Cassidy who wa
playing near the station, was struck by
piece of iron from the locomotive. and may
not recover.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-16
THE CASE OF GEN. RAUM.
His Accuser Refuses to Name His Wit
nesses Yet.

nesses 1et.
WASHINGTON CITY, Aug. 16-The com
mittee appointed to investigate the charges
against Pension Commissioner Raum has
had one meeting. at which nothing was
accomplished. Cooper, of Indiana, who
offered the charges in the house, asked to
have Raum put ON the stand, claiming
that Interrogation of the commissioner
would doubtless clear up some
of the charges and narrow the
investigation within the limits which
it would be desirable to follow out.
Raum declined to be cross-examined till
he knew what the charges against him
were and until he had been furnished with
the names of the witnesses who were to
be called against him. Cooper declined
to give the names of his witnesses, and
the committee adjourned. Parrett, the
Democratic member of the committee has
resigned.
What Raum's Friends Say.
Raum' friends say he has a straightfor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-16

The Davenport Democrat attributes the
fact of Illinois being the third state in
the union in point of population, largely
to the growth of Chicago. This is an
unneighborly statement on the part OF
the Democrat How could it look to-
wards Chicago without seeing the two
grand cities on this side of the river which
could provide employment for census
enumerator every day in the year. OF
course Chicago is all right in her way,
but she isn't Rock Island nor Moline
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-16
THE DEVILS OWN.
A Case Of Drunken Diabolism
at Chicago.
fIENDIsH ASSAULT ON A WOMAN.

Her Lover" First Tries to Hang Her
and Then Chases Her Through the
Streets with a Revolver-Father aud
Daughter Shot by Tramp Who
Loved" the Girl-The Crime, as Usu-
al, Followed by Lynching-Criminal
Calendar.
CHICAGO, Aug, 16-Nellie Taylor, a
dissolute woman, had an experience yes
terday that may end in death. She was
lassoed by her lover, hanged to a gas fix
ture, and escaping was chased through
the streets, target for rowdy's bullets.
She was rescued by police officers just as
her would-be murderer had again ad-
about to finish his brutal work. The Tay-
lor woman has a room at SIT Clark street.
"Bud" Harris got drunk early yesterday
morning and, arming himself with big
revolver and coil of rope. started out to
kill her. Entering her room he said: 81
have come to kill you"
Failure of the First Attempt.
He had twisted the rope into lasso,
and, throwing it over the woman's head,
diCN ~ tdut duoub HUN anu uEdS SCu
her. kicking and screaming, to the gas
fixture The rope was thrown over the
gas jet, and Harris commenced to haul
away. The woman, by superhuman eff
fort, succeeded in removing the rope from
her neck. Before Harris realized what
had happened he was lying PROSTATE on
the floor, and the woman was out in the
street shrieking for help
Race for Life.
4 But Harris, with revolver in one hand
and lasso in the other, was close be-
hind Down Clark street raced the pair
| Then, to the CONSERVATION of the big
crowd on the street, he opened fire with
| his revolver. The woman was just turn
ing into Twelfth street, and the bullet
| whistled unpleasantly close to her head.
That was the only shot Harris fired. Ex-
| hausted from her long run, and frightened
| by the shooting the woman sank uncon-
| scious on the pavement.
Runs Foul of the Police.
Harris fell on her PROSTATE form, and
| jumping up again, threw the lasso over
her head. At that juncture Officers He'll
man and Buckley forced their way through
| the crowd, and after short but decisive
! Struggle, placed Harris under arrest. The
| woman was taken to her room. Her ply
stefan says that death will probably result
from the shock to her nervous system.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-16

ward story to tell which will silence his
critics, and charge that Coop5r is afraid
to show his band So far as can be learned,
Cooper's evidence consists CHI efiy of the
fact that Lemon Endorsed Raum's
paper. From this the inference
was that Lemon had been
favored in the way of having his personal
cases expedited. But there is no proof
that he had been thus favored. The
charge that Commissioner Raum drag
ooned employees of the pension office into
subscribing for stock in the refrigerator
company of which he was president will
not, it is understood, be pressed by Coop
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-16
Opportunity for a Dead Lock.

WASHINGTON CITY, Aug. 10. - Two
changes in the deficiency bill. which have
been recommended by the senate commit
tee, will meet with strong opposition in
the house One of these strikes out the
appropriations for the widows Of deceased
members the other cuts out the extra
compensation for the official reporters of
the house. The object of the senate com
mittee is to throw these items into confer
ence where they can be discu ssed fully
The senate never appropriates more than
s., 900 for the family of deceased senator
Some of the appropriations for the widows
of deceased members exceed s., 600. and
one of them is over $4,000
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-16
The Original Package Is Dead.

DIES MONIES, Ia, Aug. l6.-In a written
opinion furnished by Attorney General
Stone on the present status of the Iowa
prohibitory law, he holds that the nation
al original package law was passed to
cover such conditions as exist IN Iowa;
that it revives the state law, and that no
additional state legislation is necessary to
stop the liquor traffic in Iowa
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-16
Train wreckers' Dastardly Work.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Aug 16 Unknown
miscreants placed an obstruction on the
Baltimore and Ohio tracks twenty miles
from Pittsburg Thursday night An ex-
Gursion train struck it, and two engineers
and supposed tramp were instantly
killed The engine toppled over the en-
bankment, but the cars fortunately fell to
the other side of the track on the hill
side. Had they fallen the same way as
the engine, there must have been terrible
loss of life
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-16

CHICAGO, Aug. 16-The firemen and
switchmen on the Wabash railway in this
city, struck yesterday because the pay
car failed to arrive. All switching was
stopped, and the road practically tied up.
The trouble will probably be settled to-
day. 1t is stated that the pay car was q
day late in starting owing to delay in
making up the pay rolls.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-16
Said in the House of Com m Gus

LONDON. Aug. l6-ln the house OF com
mons last night, Ferguson announced
that the contention with Portugal was on
the eve of satisfactory settlement Cos chen
stated that it had been absolutely fixed
that the house will meet in November
Balfonr said that though there had been a
serious failure of the potato crop in Ire.
land, there was no reason to fear fam
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-16
HORIZONS CURIOUS CONDUCT.

1t Leads to Grave Suspicious and His
Own Arrest.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, Aug. 16-The wife
and daughter of W. f. Horton were
drowned henSThursday night, and the
case is shrouded in mystery. Horton was
with his wife, and says the boat capsized,
and his wife and daughter sank ont of
sight. He fioated down to South St.
Paul, landed. and came back to their
boarding place, going to bed and not re-
porting the event to the inmates of the
house until yesterday morning. Horton
has been arrested and the police are now
investigating the matter,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-16
Emin Is on His Own Hook

COLOGNE, Aug l6.-The Cologne Ga
zette publishes letter from Emin Pasha
in which he denies that he bound himself
to Germany after promising to assist
England. He declares he is under obliga-
tions to none, and that he is marching
into the interior of Africa simply as al
adventure
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-16
HanIan Wins a scuiling Match.

BEATRICE, Neb., Aug. l6-The great
sculling match between Hanlan and
Teemer came off Thursday afternoon and
was witnessed by big crowd. The water
and the day were splendid, and the oars.
men in fine condition. The race WAS one
mile and two turns for $500, best two in
three. Hanlan won in two straight heats.
Time, minutes 29is seconds and 6 min.
utes "a seconds
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-16
Beat a Man to Death.

HAzELToN, Pa, Aug. l6.-A nthony Sur
man, keeper of low groggery here, be-
came engaged in quarrel with crowd
of Poles in his place last evening He
elected andre Martini, who bombarded
the place with stones. Surman seized a
club and beat him INTO insensibility, and
later to death.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-16
Bismarck Not Fond of berlin.

LONDON, Aug. l6.-Prince Bismarck,
while returning to Friedrichsruhe after q
short absence. finding himself obliged to
travel via Berlin, requested the railroad
authorities to conduct him over the
suburban route in order that he might
avoid the CITY,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-16
Shot by an Insane Brother

WHEELING, w. Va, Aug 16.-About
noon yesterday Miss Nora Pleitz was shot
and, it is believed, fatally wounded by
her brother, David Pleitz David has
been at the insane asylum, and it is said
that he was laboring under the delusion
that his sister, who is kind and attentive
intended TO poison him. Pleitz is under
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-16
Paid s1.I5 an ounce for silver.

NEW YORK, Aug. 16.-The United States
treasury bought 4l7,0OO ounces of silver
bullion from New York dealers Friday.
paying sl.15 per ounce for it. A large
part of Wednesdays purchase was also of
bullion, so it is safe to say that by the
middle of next week the reserve of the
New York banks will be increased by the
purchases of these two days at least
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-16
An ,ther Mopon Wreck.

DELPHI, Ind, Aug. 1.-Two Monon en-
gines came together on the high bridge
over Tippecanoe river, near Monticello
Thursday night and were badly wrecked.
Three fiat cars were thrown from the
bridge. No one was injured
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-16
Cholera at Cairo.

CAIRO, Aug. 16.-Three cases of cholera
have been reported by the health autnori-
ties here, one of which was fatal The ap-
pearance of the disease has created great
excitement, aud many persons are pre-
pairing to take their departure
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-16
Wants Expenses Reduced.

WASHINGTON CITY, Aug. 16.-A resolu-
ton was offered in the house yesterday by
Cooper of Indiana providing for the APP
pointment of a select committee of seven
to investigate and report at the next ses-
sion of congress whether reductions may
be made land to what extent) in the num-
Der and salaries of officers ano employees
of the government
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-16
Claims That should Be Paid.

WASHINGTON CITY, Aug. 16.-The senate
committee on appropriations has reported
the deficiency appropriation bill with
amendments. The most important amend
ment is that which adds 81 239 6sS to the
bill for the payment of French spoliation
olaip,o
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-16
Cost the Lives of T,ro P,o,,a

louisville, Pa, Aug. l6.-1 heresa Lib
ner, aged 10 years, was Instantly killed
and Frederick Spescht. aged 20 years, was
fatally injured 10y the explosion of a cen:
trifugal hydro-extractor in the cleansing.
room at the Tilt silk mills FRIDAY
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-16
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

THE newspaper is an educator OF no
small means. A schoolmaster who keeps
his eyes open says that pupils who have
access to newspapers at home are better
spoilers. better readers, better on pro-
nuncistion, and have better knowledge
of geography and possess more general
information than those who have no
newspapers to read.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-16

WASHINGTON CITY, Aug 16-The feature
of the Photographers associat on conven-
ton took place yesterday when the
memorial of Dsguerre, the inventor of the
art of sun painting, was unveiled with
impressive ceremonies. Secretary Noble
delivered an eloquent address suitable to
he oocaSinD
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-16

"If you'll let up on that I'll tell you"
he answered, land then you can pull as
quick and as hard as you damn please.
He commenced rambling statement of
how his neighbors had imposed on him,
when some on shouted, What has that to
do with the girI;' An angry roar from
the crowd, surge on the rope, and Pratt
dangied ten feet above ground. He was
left there. The crowd reorganized and
marched quietly away. Not shot was
fired and no one was hurt save Pratt
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-16
A Call on the Women of the World.

WASHINGTON CITY, Aug 16.-Charlotte
Smith, president of the Woman's Nation
al Industrial League of America, has is
sued call to the women of the civilized
world, inviting them to attend the Wo-
mans International congress, to meet at
Chicago during the quadro-cen-ennialc eel
ebration in 1893. This congress is intend
ed to consider problems of woman's ad-
yaurPment
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-16
New York Greepbaoks-s.

New YORK, Aug 16.-Twenty five MEM
bers of the Greenback party met here last
night and elected delegates to The nation
al Greenback conference to be held at In
dianapOlis on Aug 81.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-16
Nom,nnt,d for rhird Form

HUDSON, Wis, Aug. l6-The Repub-
licsn convention OF the Eighth district
nominated Ne p. Haugen, of Pierce
county, for third term in congress
equivalent to election
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-16
Ran His Head Against a Buzz Saw

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Aug l6-Edward
Rood fell against circular saw in hii
brothers planning mill here yesterday, aud
his skull was cut open from the forehead
10 the upper part OF the head He will
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-16
Will TRY to Beat oue.n Naud

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 16 Sunol and
Palo Alto are entered for the Belmont
park races. this city, on Sept A Sunol
will trot against Maud ). record of s:OsaI
and Palo Alto will go against the stallion
record of PIP