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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-17
THE FATAL NAKED LAMP.
1t Results In Mine Explosion with Prob.
ably Four Fatalities.

1t Results In Mine Explosion with Prob.
ably Four Fatalities.
PoTTsvILLE, Pa, April IA fatal ex,
plosion of mine gas occurred in No. &c
colliery at Gearytown, near Tamaqua,
yesterday. by which one man was killed
outright, another is supposed to be dead,
two are fatally injured and three others
are badly burned. The list Of killed aud
injured is as follows: James Haggerty, OF
Lansford, married, two children-killed
outright; William Backus, of Coaldale,
married, fatally hurt; Fred Herback, OF
Tamaqua, 10 years old, fatally hurt; man,
name unknown, of Gearytown, still in
the mine, supposed to be dead; James Da-
Wis, Joseph Gallagher and Charles Kee.
nan, badly burned. The explosion was
caused by a naked lamp
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-17
ALLEN 0. MEYERS BADLY HURT.
Theatrical Manager Hill Gives Him this
stranger Hold.

IEIVdtIIVfI IIdHdStI HIII IlNes Hin III :
stranger" Hold.
CHICAGO, April IA special to Tie
Herald from Cincinnati says: While Al.
len o. Meyers was standing in the Grand
hotel Wednesday j. NJ. Hill the we'll
known theatrical manager, came up be.
hind him, and. putting his arm around
his neck, gave him the stranger" hold.
The strain was SO sudden that it ruptured
a blood vessel. 4 doctor was immediate.
ly called, and after receiving attention
Meyers was taken home. The injury was
not thought serious but yesterday after
noon Meyers had another violent hemor
rhage, and last night tbs doctors cousid
cred his condition very critical
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-17
oLlcs.

All persons having claims against Fred
Hass, as receiver or special master of the
Rock Island s. Milan street railway com,
pany, must present them for adjustment
on or before May 1, in order to have same
paid. 1t is expected that all funds in his
hands will be distributed accor ling to
order Of court on or before that date.
FRED. HAss,
Receiver and Special Master.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-17
Our Mary Is Not a Mother.

LONDON, April IA reporter went to
Bournemouth yesterday and learned that
the story of Mary Anderson de Navarro's
having become mother is untrue. 1t is
said that Mrs. Navarro is very unhappy
and wants to return to the stage.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-17
They Were sound sIeeners

CUMBERLAND. Nd, April 17-Between
? land 3 o'clock in the morning the safe in
the Cumberland Brewing company's office
in this city was blown open by burglars
and between $40 and $50 taken therefrom.
The safe was completely demolished as
was also all the windows in the building.
A Waterman and fireman were asleep in
the building at the time, but heard nc
noise No clue to the robbers
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-17
The Wheat in Good shane.

INDIANAPOLIS, April l7.-Secretary Bag
ley, of the state board of agriculture has
returned from a trip to the northern
part of the state, and visit to his home
at Huntington. He says there never was
sach prospect for large wheat crop as
there is this spring.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-17

W hen began using Ely's Cream Balm
my catsrrh was so bad l had headache
the whole time and discharged & large
amount of filthy matter. This has al
most entirely disappeared and have not
bad headache SINCE. H Sonmers,
S:ephney, Conn.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-17
A r!easiIg Sense

OF health and strength renewed and of
ease and comfort 70 lows the use IF ST
rup OF Figs. as il acts in harmon with
nature 10 efe-tUa!ly cleanse the system
when costive or bilious. For sale in 500
and 81 bottles by all leading druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-17
The Death Foil in New York.

NEw YORK, April 17.-For twenty
four hours ended at noon yesterday 227
deaths were reported, the largest num-
Der for any day this year. Twenty five
resulted from grip.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-17
Twepty.Nine Chicaro W.rd.,

CHICAGO, April 1.-THE official count
has been completed in twenty of the
thirty-four wards of this city. The totals
for mayor are: Washburne, 4e 03S; Gre
qier 80 046
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-17

The only complexion powder in the
world that is without yulgsrity. without
injury to he user and without doubt a
purifier, is Pozzoni's.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-17

This will be black goods season..
We are well equipped 10 supply
your wants.
Ladies black hose &c to SIC blacks.
10 cts. pair.
Black corsets, Saline, so cents.
Black dress robes, embroidered in
black and colors in beautiful designs,
washable fabrics.
Black aprons, embroidered.
Black ice wool shawls.
Black cashmere shawls best values
we have ever shown.
Black silk skirts.
Black embroidered fischus.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-17
MCINTYRE BROS.

Black Saline and mohair skirts
Black surah silks, "a inches rs
rs cents. ~'
Black India silks, 81 inches VIA,
81.
You ought to see the splendidvalr.
in above two numbers of silks. ~
Black Satines.
Black washable fabrics in Mai.
striped, checked plaid and grensd;a.
effects including the imported Persa'
Mulls.
Quantities of other black poo,.
which forbids mentioning.
We will be pleased to have Won :,
anime.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-16
COLONY OF sYRIANs IN VIRGINIA.
A New York Gentleman Writes 20 Judge
FIournoy on This Subject.

Judge n. W. Flournoy, Secretary of tho
Commonwealth, yesterday received the
following communication, which was re-
ferred to Colonel Thomas Whitehead, Com
missioner of Agriculture:
% WEST NIHETy-sBvBSTH sTREET,l
NEW YORK CITY, January =, 1s9l.)
To the Secretary Of state Of Virginia:
Dear Sir-I take the liberty OF addressing you
on the following subject, counting on your great
desire for the promotion OF the general interests
OF your State:
There is n community Of Oriental people
"Syrians Tin this city who are oesirOus OF
possessing permanent homes In the United
StaIos, and OF providing available quarters TO
the hundreds Of their countrymen that leave
yearly their crowded native land and emigrate
TO this country, seeking In q body permanent
settlement, which 30 far they we're unable TO oh
tain ia one OF the States whose climate and soil
are similar 70 theirs.
They ore good farmers, raisers Of different
grain crops, fruiis-such as ORANGES, lemons,
olives, etc.-and particularly experts In raising
the mul berry-tree and growing the silk-worm,
the culture Of which they as well as myself in
tend to Introduce into this country on a large
scale.
There arc thousands Of tons Of raw silk ex-
ported yearly from syria, which is net larger
than the smallest State In this Union Now on be-
half OF these people, respectfully bog such In
formation about Government land, state lard,
or waste lands owned Dy companies or private
citizens thst may exist In your state n. for the
purpose ss may put me in direct communica-
tion with the owners or the proper parties them
selveB.
should not wonder that IL proper tract Of
land could be obtained a new town will spring
up In few years
Hoping that this viii be favored with prompt
answer, for which / shall be extremely obliged,
Iremain yours respectfully,
fSignedi d. IL. sLKIxs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-16
AsouTH CAROLINA SENSATION.
EI-AdJutant-Goneral BOnham an Alleged
DefAuIter-A Statement Forthcoming.
fRY telecrnph 70 the Dlapstch.l
IBy telegraph to :

CoLUMEIl, S. c.. January l5.-Last night
Governor Iillman summoned a number of
newspaper reporters 20 his office and laid
before them a communication from Adju-
tant- General Hugh l.. Farley disclosing
that his predecessor. General Milledge l..
Bonham, son Of the late Ex-Governor Bon
ham, was defaulter to the amount of
about $1,000 Secrecy was enjolned until
tonight.
The State appropriates $4,000 to S12,-
600 annually to ASSIST IN maintaining the
militia, and it has been customary during
the past few years for the Adlutant-Gene-
raj 10 draw the full amount and dlsburse
to the companies by his check. The de-
falcation was brought to light by the pro-
test of General Donham's check issued TO
Troop A, First South Carolina cavalry, at
Brunson, whose commander notified the
Adjutant-Generaps Department and 1t was
then ascertained that other cheeks. had
gone TO protest at the Carolina National
Bank. And it is also stated that the Ma
tiopal Guard (colored) have not received
their quota of tue appropriation.
General Bonham VIII soon submit q
statement for publication. lie has not
been arrested.
YOUNG BoNHAM CoEFEssEs.
Fx-Adiutant-General Bonham has writ
ten a letter 10 Governor Tillman confess
ING his defalcation and expressing the
hone that he will be able TO make restitu-
ton. He had used the money and expect
ed TO have funds in bank 10 meet the
checks issued to the militia company,
which had usually been tardy OF presenta-
tiop
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-16
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS BIG FIRE.
The Company Proteeted-A Board of Sur
vcy to Determine Insurance Losses.

The Company Protected-A Board Of Sur
voy to Determine Insurance Losses.
No time will be lost in yebuilding the
boiler-shop of the Richmond Locomotive
Works, which was destroyed by fire We'd
nesday night. The order for the new build
ing was given yesterday, and work on 1t
will commence as soon as the debris OF tie
fire can be cleared away.
Yesterday Chief-Engineer Brooke. of the
United States navy, and Assistant-Engi-
neer Pickerell, who are supervising the
construction of the boilers, machinery,
&c, for the battle-ship Texas. made an in
spection as far as practicable OF the fur
naces of the ship, boiler-plates, DC, that
passed through the fire, but could give no
definite idea as to what extent they had
been damaged. This will have to be de-
termined by further inspection ande board
OF survey from Washington.
Mr. Jones' secretary OF the company
said TO q Dispatch reporter who called to
see him last night that the locomotive
works would not suffer any loss, as they
were fully protected BY their blanket in
surance, and that the loss TO the insurance
companies could not even be approx
mated now, as it depends entirely upon
what parts Of the Texas that were in this
room the Board OF Survey would reject
and require to be duplicated. 1t would.
he added, be cheaper TO duplicate what
machinery of the battle-ship that might be
rejected than it was 10 make it originally.
he expected that the time for completing
the contract would be extended twelve
months.
Tho destruction Of the boiler-shop did
not interfere with operations IN the other
departments of the establishment and yes
terday work went or IN them as usual.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-16
LOOKING AFTER THE STREETS.
The Connection Track and Other Business
Considcred bv the Committee.

Considered by the Committee.
The semi-monthlymeetin of the Street
Committee was held in the City Engineer
Office last night. 3' ..-.-
some time ago which ordered the discharge
of all employees of the street department
who do not pay their debts.
The Committee on the Relief OF the POOR
reported that they had not yet conferred
with the subcommittee from the Com.
ulttee on Streets 10 regard 20 opening street
70 run parallel with the colored almshouse.
TIE BELvIDEgE TRACK.
Tho petition of the Chamber Of Commerce,
asking that certain trains OF the hlehmono;;
Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad oe elloWeu
TO run through the city over the present uacKs
after the ist OF April was next taken up
Mr.. e. W. Trayers and Colonel John b. Purceli
appeared in bebAif Of the Chamber, and spoke
In favor OF the petition.
Mr. Charles L Philips, councilman from Gay
Ward, opposed IL
On motion Of Mr. sratton the matter was post
poned and will be considered al special meet
ing 70 DO held in the noar future.
STREET RAILWAYS.
Mr. Wypdbam r. Meredith, counsel for the
Union Passenger hallway Company, appearsd
before the committee In Opposition 10 the oral
nance teduiring hts company 70 employ cohulg- -
tors all cars running on branch lneso
the right 70 use electricity Gs mouve-poWer.
A statement OF the business done on the Dranch
line was exhibited, ana II was shown that the
company would lose money heavily con
ductOrs were employed. =
Dir. StrattOn said he was AFRAID mat tnls vas
an entering vedg on the part OF the company
to do away with conductors on tho entIre Sfs-
tenn. -,
Mr. Turpiu suggested that as there war rsi-
rond track crossing seventeenth street II wis
proper 10 havo conductors on that prsnch- INC
street-car company agreed 20 this. bui severai
OF the members thought there should ne con-
ductors on the Fifth-Street and WesLEnd
branches ns we'll. motion 10 lay on the table
until the next meeting was voted down, oui was
afterwards carried.
CONTEACTs.
The yearly contracts ns follows were awarded
Brick paving, to J. I. Maynard cement Robort
Wendenburg. The bids for Old curhing, nag
ging, vltriAed pipe, old stoDc-psyine, nnd uurD-
stones were referred TO the City Engineer 10 as
certain which was the lowest
twas decided to hayo special meeting on
Monday night, the 2jth, TO consider the belFl-
dere-trnck matter
Adjourned at 10 r. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-16

places namely, where tubucle bacilli are
vegetating and have already impregnated
the adjacent region with the same necro-
tising matter, more or less extensive ne
crosis OF cells with the phenomena in the
whole organism which result from and are
connected with IL.
AZ TO coNsUMrTryK pATTHSTs.
Thus for the present. at least, 1t Is I'M
possible for any specific influence which a
remedy in accurately defined doses exer-
cises upon tuberculous tissue, and the pos
sibiiity Of increasing the doses with such
remarkable rapidity and the remedial
effects which have unquestionably been
produced under not too favorable circum-
stances
Koch concludes with reference to the
duration Of the remedy. OF consumptive
patients whom he described as temporarily
cured, two have returned TO Moabite Hos
pital for further observation. No bacilli
have appeared in their sputum for the past
three months and their physical symptoms
have gradually and completely disappear
ed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-16
Sons OF yeterans Elect Omcers

The Sons of Confederate Veterans held
their regular meeting last night ut Lee
Camp Hall, No. 525 east Broad street, and
nfter transactng routine business pro-
coefed with the election OF officers. Captain
Louis Rawlings declined recollection, and nomi-
mated First-LioutenAnt Courtney for captain.
The following officers we're then elected 10
serye for the current year-viz. w. d. Court
ney, captain: A. b. Guigon' hrst nentenant;
Josenh (. Levy, second Lieutenant; Z. b. Grymes,
third lieutenant; Dr. 81. ID. Hoge, Jr, surgeon.
and w. g. Walden, secretary, Tne electioE OF
treasursr was postponed till next meeting.
The Camp IA in a Gourishing conditon, ana is
fast becontng one Of the substantial orsaniza-
tlons Of tho civ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-16
SCOTLAND'S STRIKE.
The End Not Yst--Iiiotous Attacks on Rail-
way Toperty.

tBy Anglo American cable 20 the Dispatch.I
PERTH, January 15.--The strikers, who so
far have been as a rule acting in an
orderly manner. are beginning TO display
riotous feelings. Crowds OF strikers to-
day made desperate attacks upon the
several railroad stations In this city and
the immediate vicinity They pelted the
stations with stones until hardly whole
pane of glass could No seen in the windows
of the buildings. They also attacked and
completely wrecked the large signal sta
tion. The police at the first sign of rioting
concentrated at convenient point and
did theu utmost TO save the railroad COM
pany's property. The police on duty at
the scenes OF disturbance when the riot
ing commenced were powerless 20 quell
the disorder. Finally strong reinforce
mcnts of blue-coats were sent TO spot
where the rioters had assembled, and with
difficulty they were dispersed. The bitter
ness of feeling on the part of the strikers
is increasing daily and thero are signs of
possible serious rioting. The police force,
worn out and disgusted with over four
weeks of extra duty and worry, feel very
much incensed against the strikerSi
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-16
A PANAMA CANAL SCHEME.
Money to Further Its Completion TO BE
Raised bY Lottery.
lpy AngIo-Amerlcan cablo 10 tho pispateh.l

iBy Augio-Americsn cable 10 tho pispatch.l
PARIS, January 15.-Goutelle, president
of the Committee of the Panama Share
holders and Bondholders, announces that
the committee has obtained the assent of
the Government and the approval of the
Committee Of Liquidation for new
scheme. This plan viii follow, or in other
words, is upon the basis of the
financial system which enabled Lousi-
ana tc effect works costing 600, ,00000J
francs. The committee proposes success
sion of annual lotteries of 100000 francs,
10000 francs in prizes 10 be assigned to
each lottery, and the net profit thereon to
be used in defraYing the cost of the canal
work at the Isthmus of Panama until the
canal is.completed Goutelle states that
this is the leading feature of the scheme,
and adds that he asks nothing from the
bondholders, while he assures the CON-
pletion of the Panama canal and restores
to the bondholders what they have at pres
ent lost
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-16
ST. PATRlcKs DAY.
a Grand Parade and Banquet Decided
Upon.

st. Patrick's day is to be celebrated by a
grand parade, Of which Mr. w. Il. Reddy
will be marshal, and by banquet.
such was the decision OF the ST. Particularly
convention that met at Cathedral Hall last night.
IL has been some years since IrelRnd's patron
saint was honorod In this manner 10 Richmond,
aud the occasion will therefore be all the more
interesting.
Mr.. Z. Z. Murphy was made permanent chair
man and SIR. A. W. Rosene permanent secretary
OF the convention. Delegates from the following
societies took part in the deliberations. West
End Catholic Social Society, the Catholic Bene-
1cial Society, tho McGill Catholic Union. the
Catholic Knights OF America branches iiS and
i6S, ST. Patrickis Beneficial Society, Branch 70
Irish Catholic League Of America, and William
OiBrien Branch Irish National League.
The Chairman laid before the convention a
letter from Bishop Van de Vyver making an ap-
peal for the utterly destitute people OF ireland
and asking II It was possible for the various 60
cietles TO collect money for their relief
IL was decided 20 call meetings OF tho socte-
ties within week to consider the subject
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-16

chester and tho black breasted rod chicks en-
tered By w. X. Fcnsou. Esq-the birds OF Do,n
parties scoring issh points. IL WAS accoralngy
decided 10 be q ito, honors wers equally niVlheu,
and a silver cup awarded both parties
Nessrs Owens and Bradley for hest pair OF oia
black f-breasted red games, a1d 20 Mr. bensoh
for best pair OF young blsck-breaeted red games
IL Will oe remembered that q silver cup was
offered for tho best pair birds In tho game Glass;
and hossrS 01ens and Bradley claimed u on
pair OF ioHis OF fhe same variety, bot scorns
100 points, being the highest scoring pair 10 tne
ciase Th.se Reutiemsn, however, waived their
claim and agreed TO the above ruling. az Il wss
evidently thei Intention Of the association to give
frst prize TO the besi pair OF tho same variety
In I'll
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-16
RICHMOND VA FRIDAY. JANUARY l6. 1891

and sltoring q negotiable note purportng 10 DO
signed by one n. r. East The warrant Il issued
upon Information made by MIRA Clara Nash, who
alleges that East passed upon nor \ note which
bad been altered aud raised from SIS 20 slsA
Policeman John 4. Hall left yesterday morning
for Washington 70 bring bsck the accused
Judge East was before the Police Court some
time since on complaint OF obtaining money
by false pretences, but was acquitted. lie -
tall, portly man quite we'll known Ia Richmond.
Al one time the Judge had an Office with Mr..
GEORGE Hooper, Jr. He s well spoken OF by
many.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-16
Co,ored People to Have a Fair.

The Virginia Industrial and Mercantile Asso-
citation elected the following Officers last night
at a meeting held at the COlored Young Mems
Christian Association: George Williams, Jr.,
president; Professor d. Webster Davis. vice.
president: Professor G. W. Hayes, secretary;
Frank Kersey, treasurer; George W. Lews,
vso attorney. Board Of Directors: George
Williams, Jr, Professor D. Webster Davis, Pro-
fessor q. w. Hayes. Frank Kersey. Rev. DR.. j.
y. Jones, David Z. Moon, j. Il. Blackwell, Wesh-
ington Fitzhugh, John b; Neiaon, Muscoe YES
seis. +. Coles, George Llpscomb, 8. ID. Jones,
Ennis Dickorson, Professor d. W. Vassar, ana j.
r. wGs also decided that colored State fair
viii be given under the auspices OF this associ4-
tlOn next October.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-16
senator Palmer Said 20 BE safe.
n ,aaAaranh to tha Olspatcn.

spRrSorrELp. H.. January 15.-State
Senator Wells presided at the Democratic
ioint caucus tonight illusions to Palmer
were greeted with cheers. The position
was assumed that he having been unans-
mously nominated by the State Conven-
ton last June. no ceucns could add 10 tho
strength Of this endorsement. Tho tact
that the r. NJ. B. A. members have SAID
they will not vote for caucus nominee :
Of other leading parties may have had
something TO do with this conclusion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-16
Bishop Granbsry.

This weeks Christian AdrOsate says: "Bishop
GranDery, who found it necessary 10 spend a
short time at st. Lukos Home, ia this city, re-
Gently, under care OF Dr. Hunter Mcclure, has
returned 20 his home at Ashland aud is getting
along comfortably and well. The operation for
the rsmovsl OF oony excrescencs upon the
ts every reason 70 believe that hs VIII suRor no
more inconyenicnce from IT, His many friends
rejoice in his relief without greater suffering
and without necessity for use OF surgery more
dangerous and more extensive IL Is needless 20
say how much pleased our Virginia preachers
and people ara 70 have him once more located
among us BE viii ere leag begin 10 give some
lectures At Rama oiph-AscoD 70 the theological
students theron
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-16
coLoRADo's LEGISLATIVE ROW.
wild Western Proceedings In tho Lower
House-Serious Trouble Feared.
fBv telegraph 10 the Dispaich.l

DENVER, COL. January i5.-The row In
the lower house of the Legislature begun
Friday was renewed yesterday. motion
10 adopt the journal of Friday, which con-
tanned the appointment of the House COM
mittees. was defeated by the combine after
two hours flbustering. The Speakers
party then moved adjournment. which
motion was declared carried. though the
utmost commotion and calls Tor foii-caii
and for the yeas and nays were made. Be-
fore the members could leave the House
Mr.. Brown, leader Of the combine, moved
that the position of Speaker OF the House
be declared vacant. He announced HIS
motion carried by vote Of % TO IL. Mr..
White. OF Custer county. was chosen
Speaker. and amid the greatest commotion
the House adjourned. The Governor has
been called upon TO take action IN the mat
ter, and serious trouble IL feared to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-16
Richmond Theatre.

Miss Alberta Gallatin will appear In Romeo
and Juliet &C the Theatre tonight This lady
hns won fresh lsurels since her former appear
aIlce In this city.
To-nigh. shs win have for her support Creston
Clarke the son OF John Slosper Clarke, aud a
nei.hew OF Edwin Booth, his mother having been
Hiss Booth.
eral Albert Gallatin jenkins. Confederate gen-
eral who was killed on tho field OF battle near
Roanoke.
The same play viii be repeated at the matinee
c-fVan