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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-18
Explosion of Planning Mill Dust.

TOLEDO, O., Sept. 1s-Schrader's plan
ing mill on Erie street caught fire yester-
day, and while the firemen were working
on the inside an explosion of dust oc-
CURED, injuring three of them, burning
off their mustaches, eyebrows, and hair
A fourth mar was nearly drowned by the
bursting Of hose. A boy named Camel
was probably fatally injured.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-18

B. Birkeu field offers tor sale his entire
stock of books, stationery, confectionery
and toys, ice cream parlors and fixtures
complete. Also his property for sale or
rent for any number of years to suit
parties.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-18
Wants to Marry a Murderer.

OMAHA, Sept. 1s.-"Jo" Clarke. a woman
Of the town, has announced that she will
marry Edward Neil, who is to be hanged
Oct. g. before the day of execution. Sheriff
Boyd says lie will not allow the wedding
to take place
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-18
American Pilgrims At Treves.

TREvEs. Sept 1s-The first batch Of
fifty American pilgrims under Mission
airy Braun, has arrived from Minnesota
to see the holy coat. The papers are be-
ginning to publish instances of cures
through Touching the Garment
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-18

The Americans aim in serving the pub
lie is not how cheap, but how good,
They never sacrifice quality for the sake
of quoting lot of low prices.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-18
Springer Speaks at Denison

DENIsoN, Ia, Sept. ls.-William NJ.
Springer spoke to an immense audience
at the fair grounds here yesterday. The
Democrats applauded the ringing utter
ance of the eloquent congressman from
Illinois. His theme was the Mckinley
bill
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-18

that he was false prophet, and cited in
stances in which what the senator pre-
dicted had not come about.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-18
JONES HE BOLTS THE TICKET.
New YOrk's Lieutenant Governor Believes
Things in a Bad Way.

New York's Lieutenant Governor Believes
Things in a Bad Way.
BACKGAMMON, \. Y, Sept. 1s-Lieuten-
ant Governor Jones yesterday furnished
the following for the press: "Being re-
quested by the press to announce my in
tentions relating to the nominations OF
the Saratoga convention l will say that my
political action has always been controlled
by my sense of duty as citizen, never
recognizing conflicting party obligations.
believe, in this instance, that not only
have the whole people been sacrificed, but
the existence of the Democratic party
jeopardized: for behind the nominations
and in absolute control of the party, are
men whose every sentiment of patriotism
is subject either to their personal ambition
or their selfish greed, and the administra
ton of public affairs is shaped to perpet-
uate their rule.
Bound to Oppose His Party.
$50 complete is the power of these men
and so dictatorial have they become that
members of the party are but serfs so far
as political action is concerned. Continued
subservience must but make the condition
too degrading to be quietly borne by
American citizens. There is but one way
to dislodge the usurpers The temporary
defeat of the party will be harmless COM
pared with the effects of their control.
For the welfare of the state, and in the
interest of the Democratic party, to me
my duty appears clear, which is to oppose
the election of the nominee of the Sara
toga convention to such extent as may be
within my power. and in such manner
as may seem best to accomplished that
purpose" Mr.. Jones declines to specify
Just what action he will take in the
matter.
Republicans Charged with Dodging.
COLUMBUS, o., Sept. 1s.-Governor
Campbell opened the Democratic CAM
paign yesterday at Sidney, O., to fair
sized assem- blage. He said that one Of the
most encouraging features of the cam
psign was the apprehension exhibited by
Republicans in regard to the tariff. The
Republicans, by the nomination Of Nc.
Kinley, had made the tariff the issue, and
now they were lodging it. Referring to
SRstor SAsrman's prediction Of the re-
suit of the free coinage, the governor said
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-08-22


Children Who Work Ten Hour. = D.x.
samuel Gompers, president Of the
American Federation Of Labor. looks
upon the employment Of young children
N mercantile houses as serious eyil.
There are no statistics" said he. ITO
SHOW the number Of children under four.
Teen years Of age thus employed. but II
must be large believe that some chil-
aren under eight years Of age are en-
pioyeo In mercantile houses, and know
that their wages seldom exceed two dol
iars per week, while for single DAVIS
absence they are locked much more than
q single days pay. The average nav ia
PROBABLY not more than $3.50 per week.
and many small children receive but one
dollar per week. There has been no at
tempt to organize children into labor
unions because the thing is impossible.
Iney could not act of their own volition.
The hours Of children in mercantile
houses are ordinarily from 7:3O a. m. to
$50 p. M, and in the holiday season as
late as 10 p. m. Many such children are
set to work not 80 much from the need
as from the greed of parents. New
York Recorder.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-08-22
At Q Charity Fair.

a man who strayed into "charity
IA had a trying experience.
e. 10 nad made several quite unsatisfac.
sy purchases. not knowing how TO re-
.so the demands Of the pretty sales
~onen' and at last, to prove that he
SG make one sensible investment. hs
nt small matchbox and carried a
w 10 triumph and haste.
A examining 1t after he had left thu
sS sn. ne discovered that there was mo
P'sce on which to light the matchea
60 with the air Of one determined NOT
- % cheated. he marched back TO the
lung Lady Of whom he had bought ~
There is a mistake here he said
So .oo sold me this pocket matchbox. 80
49,. u no place on It TO scratch the
.y dear SIR" said the younr la6v
y go are quite right; I made \ mistafe
$50 - . intended for 8 Jewel bor 80
n1sy cents more. II you please.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-08-22

There is no disease more disagrecable
and uncomfortable than catarrh. 1t at
tacks the young and the old, and is too
often allowed to take it's course In snch
cases it frequently becomes dangerous;
The poison extends to TIL" throat and
lungs, resulting in complications that are
not readily overcome. All forms OF
catarrh, however, readily disappear he
fore s s. s., and that medicine is now
recognized as an almost infallible remedy
for the disease 1t regulates the liver,
improves the digestion, and brings about
conditions that enable the system to
throw off the malady. Catarrh and it's
attendant aggravations disappear before
8. s. g., and 30 do all other diseases that
grow out of a bad liver and impure blood.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-08-22
As OTHERS SAW HIM.

HOW General Sherman Got Some Oua..
Information About Himself.
There was a big celebration by the
Grand Army, and az special train full
OF members from New York passed EIix.
aoeth. N. j.. a tall. gray headed man en-.
tered one Of the cars and took seat next
to committeeman, who was decorated
with more badges and medals than a
French field marshal.
6oing down to the jamboree. COM
raider asked the committeeman
Eyes, sir, !" said the tall man.
SIN the war, chr
"All through" replied the newcomer
with q smile.
~ course You were with Grant" said
the New York member, with a humor-
GUS wink.
Part of the time"
well. | was with Sherman-Atlanta
to the sea, you know Many's the iolly
night spent playing poker with old Te-
cump He couldn't play worth a dern
though"
Couldn't, eh7' said the gray haired
veteran, with interest.
mo; it was like finding money. I've
great mind to tell the boys of little
incident that occurred during the great
march. but as the old man. is to he here
himself tonight l guess it wouldn't do"
II shouldn't mind that"
well. dunno. You see, it was like
this: Just after we struck the Weldon
railroad we had fight. About noon it
let up q little and Sherman and / Dor
rowed drum from the band for a table
and went into the bushes for q little
game Of draw"
Queer time for poker"
"Oh, You see fighting was chestnut to
us In those days, while poker was a good
deal. Well, horsed the old man pretty
bad, and when at last he opened a Jack
pot he was about cleaned out, so he wrote
out his pay receipt for the next month
and threw 1t in the pot. I raised him
$500. Just then bullet tipped through
the drum and the action was under way
again.
"The old man jumped up. Pete he
says-Tecump always called me Pete
Pete, we can't play this hand just now,
but we'll finish it after the scrimmage.
Here, I'll put my hand under this stone
and you put yours in that hollow log.
We did so and rushed for our horses"
"Hot fight that" said the tall veteran,
refectively.
you bet. Every time got near the
general he'd stand up in his stirrups,
wave his sword and yell, "A hundred bet
ter, Pete, and I'd boiler back, "A hundred
better nor you It was most night be-
fore he called me, and then the pot was
couple Of thousand After supper we
went out, hunted up the cards, and
showed 'em down. had three aces and
two kings. and Tecump had four kings
and an ace. Singular, wasn't it?''
Remarkable. How did you account
for it,
Account for ita Why somebody had
been monkeying with the gen'ral's hand.
that's WHAT don't insinuate anything,
mind, but you can bet your boots never
played Tecump again. But here's the
junction-let's go out and have drink
What might your name be, comradeT'
civilian T. Sherman. "-San Francis
CO Examiner.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-08-22
Electricity Defined.

was standing on the back platform
of . street car the other day when q
high school boy asked the conductor,
"What Is electricity
The conductor made some testing re-
ply, when the lad, as II to show of a
lesson he had just learned said, "Elec-
tricity Is q manifestation of energy"
How delightfully."- defnitel What an
accession Of knowledge the boy had re-
ceived when he memorixed that defini-
toni No scientist can define electricity,
but the bootblack who calls It "juice" Is
moro precise than the high school lad
Buffalo Express.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-08-22

"And what did you dot" asked n friend
to whom he related his tale Of woe.
III you've ever been TO q fair.n ran,;aa
the other In On, aggrieved tone, .you
know very well what did. / maid tba
fifty cents, Of courser'-Exchanra
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-08-22


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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-08-22
The Rather 81 the constellation.

xhO; F@tu0F ~ ksso $3.50
II ID not generally known that James
Madison was called the father OF the
Constitution because ne was the autnor
Of the resolution presented 70 the vir-
ginia legislature leading 10 the Invitation
to the thirteen states to send delegates 20
. convention h, form . moro perfecs
Union which resulted In the meeting O
the constit convention, tn tho 90
alterations Of which Madison took part
Chicago Tribune.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-08-22

There was

Musical Note.
II did not like Mantalini There was
an air Of hauteur"-
''Can You whistle IT.
WHAT
Tho air Of 'hauteur.' never heard
Of the composer. New York Truth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-24
BYNUM IS OUT OF THE RACE.
He WithdraYS From the SpsakerShp Con-
test In Favor Of Hills.
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
Tho Committee Selects Minneapolis as the
Place for Holding the Presidential Con-
vention-NorfoIk Navy-Yard.

WAsHINGToS. d. c., Nov. 23-Congressman
Bynum, Of Indiana has Withdrawn from the
speakership contest. In an interview tonight
when asked If he had withdrawn he said
Yes, am out of it. have been contem-
plating the step for some days. but desired 10
consult with as many of my colleagues as pos
sible before finally doing 50. had a consul
taton with Messrs. Brown. Parrett and
Brookshire, who are in the city. this after
noon, and informed them Of my intentions.
! never pressed my candidacy and consented
only TO the use Of my name when il became
evident that the contest was narrowed down
between Mills and Crisp. In indiana there
IS no boss rule. every representative speaks
and vote himself. and you will have 20 see
the representatives TO ascertain preferences.
AS for myself ! shall heartily support Mr.
Mills. While many of the candidates are
strong tarih retOrmers none SO prominently
represents the position Of the party in
TINS question a. Mr.. Mills. He is known to
the people as the prominent figure in
the House on this question and his defeat
W nd IN a great measure, be accepted as an
abandonment the issue. The tariff is the
issue upon which We must stand in 1872, and
there shall not he even the semblance of
wsyering or hating at the critical period.
Unless the party stands firmly and q gres-
slvely IN favor of this issue the farmers of
the Northwest, who gave such sweeping vic
torres IN 1890, will become discouraged and
NAV abandon hope OF success through the
organization of our party"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-24
zRE NORFOLK NAgT-YARD.
Believed That the Texas and Raleigh VIII
be Launched During the Year.

Believed That the Texas and Raleigh VIII
be Launched During the Year.
WAsHINGToS. ID. O.. Nov. 23.-The chief OF
the Bureau of Yards and Docks in his annual
report says Of the Norfolk navy-yard. If this
yard Is to be maintained it Is very necessary
10 acquire the property on the opposite shore
adjoining the ordnance yard at st. Helena.
The old gate at the stone dry-dOck Is from
long use about worn out ana should be re-
placed. The extension 10 the quay wall and
cOal-shed are lmperatiyely necessary. The
warrant officers have no quarters furnished
there and 1t is only right that these worthy
men should have residences near the scene Of
their duties.
Ii is believed that the Texas and Raleigh
will be launched during the year. for which
preparations are being made. The Portsmouth
Water Company have s. largely increased
their rates that the Bureau will try to obtain
water by other means at great saving
OF the naval station at Port Royal s. c., no
saws: In accordance with act OF Congress,
June 20, 1s /. Il dry-dock is being constructed
at this station by Mr. Justin Mccarthy, who
was the lowest bidder for the work. Ii IS to
lie completed two years from date OF con-
tract and will be larger than any the Gov
ernment DOW has. The small sum asked tor
at this station is necessary for It's efficiency.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-24
FOUR BURNED no DEArH.
The Homestead Hotel at Jamestown, y. y.
Destroyed by Fire.


Destroyed by fire.
JAMESTOWN, n. y. Nov pa fatal fire in
which four persons lost their lives occurred
here early this morning. At about o'clock
flames were discovered in the kitchen of theOld
Homestead. a hotel at Third and Pine streets
The bun ding was entirely destroyed. nothing
but the walls remaining standing. itwas not
known for an hour but that ali the occupants
had escaped A fireman IN making his way
in the building stumbled over the charred
body of Maggie Wilson. waiter girl. twenty
wears of age, whose relatives reside IN Derrick
CITY. Pa IL said her escape was cut on hy
bolted door.
The bodies of the other three victims were
found in oneroOm where they slept None Of
them we're burned, but they had been su io-
Gated. They were Mrs. Buchanan. the pastry
cook. who came from the Riddle House IN
Bradford 20 this city: her little boy who
came 10 visit his mother yesterday
and remained over night. and Mrs.
Marsh a dishwasher. Mrs. Buchanan
and her boy were locked in each others arms
near the door of the room. Mrs. Marsh was
in bel. The loss on the building is about
81. 0DO. The hotel was conducted by Snowden
4 Tompkins. Their loss on contents Is
about 70 900 insured for $1,000. The Grand
Central restaurant suffered considerable loss
by water.
NJ npLrRUnY. VT. Nov. 23.-Fire last night
destroyed the Smith a Sheldon block, the
Bullock block, the Cobb block. the Allen
block. the iron erist mill. the old cotton mil
and several bridges over the railroad and
creek. The loss IS about Sl5OOOO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-24
MINNE1POLIS SELECTED
BY the National Repnblican Committee for
the Next Presidential Convention.


WASHINGTON. D. c.. Nov. 28.-The National
Republican Committee was called to order at
ll:3O to-day by Chairman Clarkson. imme.
dately after which they went into secret ses-
sion and elected General James $. Ciarkson
Of Iowa chairman. TO succeed Senator uay:
Parrett 4. Hobart OF New jersey. yice-chair-
man, to succeed llr. Clarkson. William Bar
Der of New York treasurer to succeed w
w. Dudley. All the elections were made by
acclamation. Dennls :. flynn was adm tied
as delegate from oklahoma. 4 roll call de-
velOped the pretence o ( fOrty-eig { out Of
forty-nine members of the committee. the
only absentee being W. J.. Rynerson. Of New
Mexico. and he had no proxy.
After the executive session Representative
Mckenna and w. H. De / oung members of
the committee from California, addressed the
committee with arguments IN ehalf OF San
Francisco. They spoke OF the arrangements
that had been made for entertaining delegates
should San Franc SEQ be selected and pre-
sented a bond guaranteeing 81. 900 for the
expenses Of the National Convention. Con-
gressman-elect Campbell. OF Illinois. spoke
briefly for Chicago. lie confined himself
merely to reading resolutions passed by busi-
ness men of Chicago, disclaimlng sny desire
on the part oil that city 10 make
promised to do all that could be done 70 en-
tertain the delegates should Chicago be
chosen.
Michigan delegates were given the next
hearing. and ex-COngressman Brewer spoke
IN favor of Detroit. lie was followed by ex-
Congressman Allen in a brief address in
dorsing all that his colleague had said for
Detroit. Senator Stockbridge closed for le-
troit. A recess was then taken after which
the call of states was proceeded with Mime
sofa was called and Mr.. IL. G.. Evans and
Senator Washburn made appeals for Mime
apOls These gentlemen made practical
address. telling of hotel and hall accommoda-
tions. and presente q guarantee bond of the
citizens of Minneapolis 70 defray the expenses
Of the convention Governor Merriman. of
Minnesota. and Charles W. Johnson. chief
clerk of the nited States Senate. also spoke
in favor of MINNEAPOLIS. as did Senator Casey
of North Dakota.
Speeches were made urging the claims Of
St Louis Omaha. Cincinnati, Detroit and
Pittsburg and then. after short secret session,
ballottng for the selection of the convention
city began.
Seven ballots were taken. and on the sew
enth and last Minneapolis. Mimi. was
selected as the place for holding the conven-
Ii H. June 7th was then fixed as the date for
holding it and the committee at midnight ad-
journed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-24

Princeton won the toss and took the ball
She gained seventeen yards on the Y and
lost the ball on three downs. VARSITY did
the same. Then rincetOn lost it again on
Cochrans ofi-side play. Shelton. Elliott aud
Lpop made long gains round the end and
through the centre. Lipop made four yards.
but rinceton got the bali on tlntons foul
blocking. Slight gains were made by both
sides the ball repeatedly changing hands.
Shelton made a prety y run OF fifteen yards
and was hurt IN a scrlmmage, but resumed
play.
Newton then began his punting tactics, but
only succeeded IN keeping the ball toward the
middle OF the field.
Time was called it being 'Yarsity's ball.
Score, Varsity o. / rinceton0 o.
In the second half \arsity's ball, Catcbings
made eighteen yards on the Y, LipOp made
five yards Princeton got the ball on Elliott
foul pass. Newton punted and Harvey
dropped on the ball. Lipop bucked the cen
tre for fifteen yards. Randolph tackled a
foul. and Varsity got twenty-five more.
Lipop was showed through the centre making
seventeen yards and touchdown. Elliott
kicked the goal. Varsity. 8; Princeton. O.
The ball was brought TO the middle of the
field. Princeton made twelve yards on \.
Failing 70 gain. Newton punted. and Harvey
got the ball. Elliott tucked the centre but
Hall sat on his head. and he could not play
for some minutes. Lipop now made the run
and making forty yards before Newton downed
him. ar ity gained steadily. but lost the
ball on a tumble. Newton kicked and Har-
vev got the ball.
Shelton made beautiful run through the
line. gaining twelve yards again. lie made
seven more yards in the same way. Elliott
was showed through four yards for touch
down. He kicked the goal. Stevens gained
fifteen yards on Y. Newton punted and
Elliott got the ball. Shelton made seven
yards on the criss-cross Shelton and Lipop
made good gains but Princeton got the ball
on tumble. Newton punted and Elliott got
the ball. Elliott made a great run around
the end gaining twenty-five yards before
Hale downed him. Shelton bucked the cen
ire for SIX more and time was called. Score.
Varsity, II: Princeton. o.
The game was characterized by hard play
ing and the entire absence of slugging
Princeton's whole team played plucky game,
doing fine rush-line work. Randolph, New-
ton and Hale did some fine tacking The
fine playing Of the backs and Thomas tack
ling made the points for the Varsity.
Referee. Mr.. Parrish umpire. Mr.. Wood !
bridge
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-24
c1NNOT MARKET THE wHEAr
Scarcity OF Coal Causes a Paralysis in North
western Trafnc.

CHICAGO. Nov. pa special dispatch from
Minneapolis. Mnn.. says:
One curious effect Of the big wheat block
ade has been the almost complete paralysis OF
all traffic from Duluth and Superior 10 the
Twin Cities. Ii has already caused great
famine IN soft coal aud dealers have been
flying around at "a lively rate in vain a.
tempt TO make connections. The mills ara
the greatest sufferers. because they have
almost no water and now their coal supply
has run 80 short that il is feared that several
Of them will have TO shut down for ten days
or two weeks.
There is, Of course plenty Of coal at tho
head OF Lake Superior but there is no way II
getting IL here. Hundreds of cars OF coal are
sidetracked waiting for the switch engines
& get the wheat out OF the way. Both
the -. Paul and Duluth and Minnesota arc
working all the men they can ct 10 pre-
vent wheat trains from blockading. one
Minneapolis firm is 1900 cars behind on is
orders II is also learned that there II no
chance for help from the Fast. ~ Chicago is
taking all the Illinois coal and the strike in
Indiana cuts of the supply from that locality.
Soft coal will rise from 70 to 80 csnts ton
this week. and small consumers will probably
bs forced 10 shut up shop at that