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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-18
RUIN EVERYWHERE
No Abatement of Havoc by the
Deluge.
PROSPECTS GROW MUCH DARKER.

Rain Falling in Torrents Over the Flooded
Districts on Top of the Present Great
Observation-Disclosures Predicament of
Ten Families Near Alton, Who Tempted
Fate-Gap Washed in Union Pacific
Bridge-Destructive Storm at Jeffer-
sonyille, Ind.
ST LOUIS, May 1S.-The food situation
is more serious than it has been since tie
water began rising. At 0 p. m. the gauge
registered S5.4 feet, with the river station
airy, although having rising tendency.
1t is raining heavily here and general
rains are reported throughout the valley.
In all probability the river will go over
thirty-six feet before coming to stand
still. The greatest danger is in American
bottoms on the Illinois side At pres
ent three-quarters of the American
five miles long by five miles wide, is under
water.
Towns That Are Flooded.
The towns of Venice, Brooklyn, East
Madison, East Carondolet, Centreville
Station, Forest Lawn and Cahokia are I'M
der from five to twenty feet of water. At
least ninety square miles of the most fer
tile farming land is inundated, and thou
sands of farmers have been driven from
their homes and forced to seek refuge on
the Pittsburg bluffs, which lie east of
the flooded district. They are without
shelter, food or fuel
Prospect OF Bloodshed.
There is liable to be bloodshed before
the flood subsidies over attempts to cut
levees. Venice has an armed guard pro-
tecting the Brooklyn levee. This levee
shields the town from the waters which
are pouring through the village of Brook
Ign. The people of Brooklyn are anxious
to cut the levee so as to cause the water to
flow some other way. 1t is estimated
that over 200 square miles of land, the
| most fertile farming land in the state, is
under water on "The Point" the wheat
crop has been entirely destroyed. Farmers
will have to begin the season anew when
| the waters recede.
A Farmer in Imminent Peril.
A dispatch was sent to st. Charles from
st. Louis yesterday saying that passing
boat saw Henry Achephal, farmer who
lives nine miles north of here, on the root
| of his house. Achephal hailed the boat,
which could not get to him. He said that
he was in imminent peril and would lose
| his life if help did not come soon. Ad-
vices state that two breaks have occurred
| in the Chicago and Alton embankment
| one near Nameoki, Ills, the other near
| Mitchell, Ills. This means that the entire
| American bottom will be flooded
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-18
Records on the Ball Field.

CHICAGO, May 1S.-Yesterday's League
record on the ball field was as follows: AT
Pittsburg-Chicago z, Pittsburg 5; at
Cleveland-Louisville 0, Cleveland 8; at
Philadelphia = Washington z, Philadel-
phia 6; at Brooklyn-Boston 0, Brooklyn
Z; at New York-Baltimore 10, New
York 9.
Western: At Milwaukee-kansas City
4, Milwaukee 5; at Toledo-Minneapolis
8, Toledo 2; at Columbus-St. Paul 4,
Columbus 5; no game at Indianapolis
rain.
Illinois-Iowa: At Joliet-Quincy l, Jol-
let Is; at Rockford-Terre Haute 5, Rock
ford 6; at Peoria-Evansyille 9, Peoria A
at Rock misunderstanding 4, Rock Isl
and-Moline Is
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-18
ALLISON MAKES PREDICTIONS.
He Declares that there will Be s25, 900,
900 Surplus.

He Declares that there will Be &25, OOO,-
900 Surplus.
After remarking that he might be par
doned for going astray few millions in
the river and harbor bill, and defending
the naval bill, Allison went on to say that
he had been much gratified by the re-
marks of Senator German. 1t was evi
dent from the statement of that senator
that it was the policy of the Democratic
party to change around and show that we
are going to have "billion dollar" con-
gress because the Republican party, when
in control of both houses of congress, put
upon the statute books appropriations
which made it necessary. Vest, question.
ing whether German, had made any state
ment which could be so construed, re-
marked that the senator from Maryland
was bound by his own statements; they
bound no other Democrat.
Vest Saves About So, 900, 900.
Allison said he would like to hear from
gentlemen on the other side who talked
about Republican laws which made ex
travagant appropriations necessary what
law they would repeal if they had tn,
power. Vest, speaking for himself, re
piled that he, for one, would repeal the
mail subsidy law and the sugar bounty
bill. Allison said very we'll The sugar
bounty carried s., 500, 900 and the mail sub
sidy $500, O00-that was $4,000 600 off {
''billion dollar" congress.
vest-That is just starter.
Allison-The senator from Missouri say
this is only a starter. II he will give m,
q chapter or even a verse or two more
will be gratified.
Predicts n "Good Working Balance"
Mills. speaking from his seat INTERCEPT
ed the inquiry, what are you going dc
with the sinking fund.-"
Allison, with considerable warmth, re
piled: ~ will say to the senators who ar,
distressed about the sinking fund that tn,
sinking fund has s34, 0OO,OO0 to its credit
here and now, and the chances are that be
fore the end of the year every dollar re
quired by law will be applied to the sink
ing fund. will say further to my FRIEND
from Texas that when this year ends W,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-18
Reports From the Race Courses.

LOUISVILLE, May 1s.-Following are
given the names of the winning horses at
Churchill Downs yesterday: Morse, l
mile, 1:49]4 Kindora, % mile, 1:l714; Bal
gowan, l 1-16 miles, 1:56; Parolee, q mile,
1:l93%; Tulla Blackburn, l mile 80 yards,
LAG.
ST. LOUIS, May lS.-Yesterday's win
ners at the Jockey club course were:
Ruby Payne, q mile, I:l75I; Lew Martin,
Il mile, 0:53; Cassella, mile, 1:471l; Mary
L., "a mile, 1:l9]4; Hy-Dy, mile, l:47.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-18
Very Wen Done, Miss Brunt.

FAYETTEVILLE, n. c., May 1s.-Seven-
teen miles below here A Gilmore, a noto-
rious outlaw from South Carolina, en-
tered the house of Rev. William Brunt,
and finding no one but Miss Brunt there
forced her to prepare dinner for him at
the point of aspistol. After eating heart
lily, with an oath he leaped out of the win
dow. Miss Brunt grabbed a gun and
fired, striking Gilmore. He died in few
minutes. A reward of $500 was out for
Gilmore, to which Miss Brunt becomes en-
titled.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-18
No Base BAN for St. Paul.

CHICAGO, May 1s.-The Western base
ball league met at the Auditorium under
the presidency of James A. Williams, of
Columbus, o. All the clubs were repre-
scented, and the St. Paul club, which has
lost money right along, was dropped. Dem
yer, Grand Rapid, Fort Wayne Qnd) and
Terre Haute Qnd) are applicants for the
franchise. Denver has the call, with For,
Wayne a good second
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-18
SUNDAY AND THE WORLDS FAIR.
Director General Davis Gives Durborow' s
Committee His Views.

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Committee His Views.
WASHINGTON, May 1S.-Director Gen
eral Davis, of the Worlds fair. yesterday
gave the house committee some reasons
why congress should appropriate S, 900, 600,
the pith of them being that the United
States had laid out a plan and scope,
through the national commission, that re-
quired that much more money than Chi
cago had been required to supply The
Sunday question then came up, and al
though Davis evidently thought it deli
cate one, he stated his views freely as to
the effect of Sunday closing.
How 1t was at Paris and Vienna.
1t would, he said, undoubtedly decrease
the receipts more than one-seventh each
week. This was demonstrated at Paris
and Vienna. Hedidn't suggest that the ma
chinery should ri n, but the grounds should
be open to permit the thousands of work
ingmen to view he $50, 100000 worth of
exhibits. 1t was proposed to hold religi-
Gus services on the grounds on that day
and there would not be a quieter or more
moral place in the world. When he said
that certificate signed by wealthy Chi
cagoans would be given to the effect that
no more would he asked if the 5000, 00O
was appropriated, one Of the committee
| remarked that it would he unnecessary,
for if the 81, 600, 00) was given it would be
impossible to get any more.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-18
Union Pacific Bridge Broken.

OMAHA, May 1s.-The east approach
of the Union Pacific bridge over the Mis-
souri, river gave way at 7:30 last night, and
as a result a thirty-foot gap precludes all
idea of using the bridge for some time It
has been raining here since 8 o'clock Mon
day night, the water coming down in tor
rents, and as a result the small streams
are rushing rivers. The Missouri is ris-
ing RAPIDLY
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-18
The Prisoner Safe in Jail.
Beats the High Dive Record.

MEMPHIS, May 1s-At o'clock Mon day
evening Thomas A. Madden, of this city,
made the phenomenal dive of 149 feet from
the great bridge into The Mississippi river,
thus eclipsing Steve Brodie's leap from
the Brooklyn bridge. Madden jumped
from the iron Orders that rise on either
side of the roadway. He did not drop as
professionals do, but leaped feet down.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-18
Could Stay but Two Rounds.

MINYEAPoLIs, May 1S.-At the end of
two rounds Joe Flaherty, of Worcester.
Mass, concluded that Ike Weir was alto
gether too much for him, and he accord
ingly pulled off his gloves. The men met
at the Hennepin club last night. The
fight was hor one, Flaherty knocking
Weir off his feet once, but he couldn't
stay.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-18
To Push Our Hoe-Cake Prnnaranda.

WASHINGTON, May lS.-Manderson yes
terday submitted an amendment to the
agricultural appropriation bill authoriz-
ing the appropriation of s25, 900 to enable
the secretary of agriculture to continue
the investigation as to the feasibility of
extending the demands of foreign markets
for agricultural products.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-18
Saws His Life Is Threatened,

CLEVELAND, May 1S.--A. r. Rnmsey, of
Cleveland, who with Captain P. w. Egan,
who so mysteriously disappeared from
Chicago,) has for years been active in help
ing vessel owners to fight union sailors.
claims that he has within few days re.
ceived anonymous communications in
forming him that he is ito be the next"
victim.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-18
win Flood Twenty Plantations.

NEW ORLEANS, May 1s.-All efforts at
closing the Bonnet Care levee break were
abandoned yesterday. 1t is now 400 feet
wide and twelve feet deep. The water in
stead of running toward Lake Ponchar-
train is sweeping southwark through st.
Charles and Jefferson parishes, and twenty
sugar plantations will be flooded. Eight
miles of the Louisville New Orleans and
Texas railroad is under water
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-18
Dreary outlook-Cyclone in Indiana.

CHICAGO, May 16.-Rain was falling in tor
rents last night throughout the states of
Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Indiana and
South Dakota and as nearly all streams in
this district are already out of their banks,
further enormous losses by floods will re-
suit. At Jacksonville, Ind, yesterday
afternoon hurricane did great damage to
barns, fences orchards and telegraph
wires. The storm was twenty-five miles
in width and lasted thirty minutes.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-18
win wheel Around the world.

PITTsBURG, May Is. -Frank LEM, the
well-known wheelmar, left Pittsburg at
o'clock Sunday morr ing for his bicycle
trip around the world He will be absent
about two years. He was given quite a
send-off by his cycler friends in this vicin-
ity. number of them riding as far as
Brownsville with him.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-18
Named Busey ANYHOW.

CHARLESTON, Ills, May 1s.-The Demo.
cratic convention for the Fifteenth con-
gressional district met here yesterday and
nominated Samuel f. Busey in spite of the
fact that he had declined in advance. The
nomination was unanimous and enthusi.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-18

It's sometimes said patent
medicines are for the igno-
rant. The doctors foster this
idea.
1.-THE people," we're told,
"are mostly ignorant when it
comes to medical science"
Suppose they are What
a sick man needs is not knowl-
edge, but a cure, and the medi-
cine that cures is the medicine
for the sick.
DR.. Pierce's Golden Med
ical Discovery cures the "do
believes and the "don't be-
lieves." There's no hesitance
about it, no eff" nor posi-
bly,"
1t says" can cure you,
only do as | direct"
Perhaps it fails occasionally.
The makers hear of it when it
does, because they never keep
the money when the medicine
fails to do good.
Suppose the doctors went
on that principle. eve beg
the doctors pardon. It
wouldn't dolly
Choking, sneezing and every
other form of catarrh in the
head, is radically cured by
DIR. Sage's Catarrh Remedy.
Fifty cents. By druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-18
SOME SHERIFFS HAVE GRIT.
Alabama Develops One Who Thinks His
Oath Means Something.

Oath Means Something.
MOBILE, Ala, May 1S.-Three men gained
admission to the Greene county Jail at
Eutaw Sunday morning on the plea that
they had with them a prisoner ,for incar-
ceration. They then began fusillade
with pistols and guns and soon there were
fifty men in the Jail, all from Pickens
county, who were after James Jones, a ne
gro who was brought from that county for
safe keeping. They overpowered the sher-
iff and carried off the prisoner Deputy
Sheriff E. c. Meredith assembled posse,
the sheriff among the number, and over
took the mob at Clinton, eight miles dis
tant.
The Prisoner Safe in Jail.
Though small in numbers and threat
ened by the guns of the mob the posse
charged into the midst and the sheriff de-
manded the return of the prisoner. The
posse stood at bay and Meredith declared
that he would give them one minute to
make the return. The leader of the mob
cried out: Don't shoot" Whereupon
Meredith released the prisoner and told
him to run for his life toward Eutaw.
Jones ran and the posse protected him,
standing in line with guns in their hands.
He is safe now in Eutaw Jail.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-26
BRITISH POLITICAL NOTES.

London, Iuly ID" The Standard says that Mr..
Akers Douglas. Conservative whip has communicated
with Mr. Arnold Morley, Liberal whip. with the object
OF getting the opposition members to present them
selves I'm the House Of Commons possible. to
be sworn In thus shortening the formal proceedings
and enabling Mr. Gladstone to Introduce his resolu-
ton August o. the debate on which might be CON
cludcd nj the end Of a week
Mr. Gladstone's health, despite the fatlgues In
cdent upon the campaign through which he has
just passed. Is good. lie was waited upon at IIa
warden today. b. n delegation Of 3O2 Liberals Of
Leeds. 70 whom he made short speech. Mr. Glad
stone Is expected TO arrive In London Thursday
next.
Sir William Vernon ltarcourt today held an In
formal reception. ut which were present Hugh
Chldcrs. sydney Charles Buxton. Joseph Arch. the
leader Of the agricultural laborerS' movement who
elected 10 the seat In tho House II Commons for
the Northwestern DIV sion II Norfolk: Charles a..
Conyhear'. Mr.. Naoro!. tho Pnrsec membcrclcct for
the Central Division Of FnSbury. and others. The
existing political situation WAS discussed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-26
PRIVATE IAMS'S PUNISHMENT
sURPRI:E AND REGRET IN ARMY AND NAVY
CIRCLES At THE TORTURE GIVEN

CIRCLES AT THE TORTCN 'lNEN'
Washington July 25 tspcciaD.-Much surprise and
regret is expressed in Army and Navy circles mere
that the otherwise splendid record of the National
Gusrd Of the State OF Pennsylvania, made during us
nrcscnt mobilization Mt Homestead, should be marrcd
hr tho authorized infection OF the cruel and unusua
punishment Of hanging Private Iams by the tlumbs
for having called for three cheers for the man VINO
shot Mr.. Frck No sympathy Is expressed By
officers OF the Army and Navy with Private lanis
ne far as the offence committed Is concerned lor
that Is regarded Of great seriousness merthg
prompt and punishment; but the kihd Oh
punishment awarded In the case is condemned without
r..srve AZ being unwarranted by either the rrcum
,.n..s mr. law and a. being not only torturous 10
tho offender but injurious to the reputation ana ds
ciplne OF the military profession. Inc n'ois"h''o"
A. tho nature OF the punishment assigned frVa'e INNS
I. Increased when the fact that other more humane
and .oualy effective punshmcnts were avalapie anu
advisable. 49,
usual cruel punlshments permitted On inc con
,rorv while strict and prompt obedience to military
discipline Is required the laws and regulations gov
orning the Army and Navy expressly prescHoe ''"t
kindness and Justice with frmness shall be observer
:, the exercise Of military authority. The laws on
bis subject provide further that officers OF the ARMY
and Navy shall not iniure those under their command
he ,vrnnnlcal or caprIclou, conduct, and that no
punishment whch Is NOV hu'""''nO" W Nv -.
inflicted by such commanding ofhcer In the nav!
the punishment whsh may be awarded BY command
Ing officer arc private reprimand, arrest or CONNIE
ment for a commissioned officer and reducuoh I'D
rating. confinement and deprivation OF liberty on
.hore for enlisted men Courts martial may lnnlct
more serious punIshments upon officers and men IN
tho Army md Navy. but even in these cases inc
punishment nu,t be OF the same general character
In tho opinion o, officers OF the Army and Navy ue
punishment Inflicted npon Private 1ams was IN
iustlfablc and injurious In every sense; ana NJ,
ogonce being an act Of gross INSTRUMENTATION, should
bacc been referred TO general court martial. which
alone IS competent to award punishment adequate
- lie nnnnse snch serOnS cnses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-26
4 DESPERATE STRUGGLE WITH DOG.

Mount Tabor. y. j.. July 25.-August schultke .
wealthy resident Of New York. had a terrible
percnce with his large English setter dog O'Clock
Yesterday morning. The family OF Peter Jacksch,
with whom Mr.. schutke staying, were aroused by
cries for help, which from Mr.. schultkcs room.
ON retiring Mr. SChultke had taken the dog into his
room with him. When the occupants OF the house
reached the the door found locked and
struggle could be heard going on inside. Mr.. schultke
lad gotten up in the night to get glass of water and
stepped the dog in the dark The animal I'm
mcdately sprang at him and frightfuy laccrated his
feet and hands. The door forced open and the
dog overpowered by Mr. Jacklitsch, and a muzzle
placed IL. Mr. schultkes wounds were dressed
and on sunday morning he and the dog were driven
10 the Doonton depot, and were accompanied to New
York By Cf Mr. Jackitsh. Both dog and man will
be treated by expert physicians. On saturday the
dog had refused 10 drink water.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-26
STRONG FEELING IN CANADA.

Toronto, July o5.-There Is good deal OF ieehhs
hero over the action Of the United states with regard
to canal tolls. Some persons Imagine that the tohs
to he imposed by President Harrison at the sauit
Ste. Marie Canal will be put at the maximum whch
the retaliaory calls for, namely ~ per oh
for freight and IS per head for passengers Ihlnhhg
men, however, Of the opinion that ms there IS no
minimum toll set, the President VIII be guided o'
the Canadian rate Mt the Welland Canal number
OF members OF the Canadian Marine Association
applaud the Dominion Government for the grounh
they have taken. OF course all Canadian ve'Seimei
expect that the Canadian Government Will reimburse
them for any toll expenditures which they may
make other marine again think that the
Canadian Government will back down.
"Thc Empire the chief Government organ, IN
an article on the retaliation bill says The action
now taken by Congress once more emphasizes to
Canadians the necessity Of having canal on our
own territory Sault ste. Marie and that 1t should
be pushed completion. tho Government Is doing,
with all due speed. When that Is accomplished we
will have compile navigation through our own
country and be Independent Of anything our neigh
h0rs may do. Unul that time, though always
anxious 10 live on good terms. and willing 10 make
reasonable concessions 10 that end Canada Is not u
be diverted from msnfuly looking after her own
Interests By threats OF retaliation"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-26
CONDENSATION OF TIE OUTRAGE.
wFLL-KNOwN LAW PRINTER OF THIS CITY
OFFERS FINANCIAL AID TOWARD PROSE
CITING coLoxr1 srnEAroR.

CUTTING COLONEL SINf'NA
Charles G.. Durgoyno the law printer at NO JAG
Centre-st who is known TO nearly every lawyer ana
law firm in Ncu York. yesterday sent the following
dispatch TO Lieutenant Colonel streator. who Is IN
command 0. tic 10Th Regiment. which is stationed
Al Homestead during the trouble AZ the Carnegie
Lieutenant Colonel strea'or. Homestead. Penn .
Inv abiding men, who believe That every man j
emitted % tr A. before condemnation and pnniShiIent
viii arrcc with that the outrage Psrpcliatrn Wv
Won indorscd hy your superior oicer. ana participates
in Nv your regimenal surgeons Is crime Only
parallecd by the crimes Of mob 49,. ,,.,oso,
Ny check for good round sum Is AZ inc uISpo'as
~ any Icun,ylvana LAWYER who VII nnderiak" 70
bring you TO jusuce. believe me. there arc many many
IN his city not only humble cut@mS uN" Loo.
but military men NJ we'll VINO are ~llinls 40 49,.
thcr pursc string, that such monumental crime may
not UNPUBLISHED. = ~ b'N" "
Mr Bu-coync said "whcn came down 10 break
f,s, Yesterday morning picked mp newspaper and
read of the couary outrage pcrpetra'ed bY Lieutenant
Colonel S,rrator tho young man. Thomas isns, OF
Company X 10Th Regiment. because lans had caIieu
for three eheers for tho man who shot MI FLICK
That etrcator -houd order iams 20 be strung up by
the thumbs for twenty minutes unul lie became IN
conscious and then have his head shaved and drum
him out u camp. Is an outrage OF tie blacklist R'hd.
have nothing whatever say about tho shooting OF
Mr. Prick No man has a right 70 shoot another eA'
ccpt N such cases tho law gives him the FleHt 70
do So and Of the tine M man. BE- ne sohIcr OF
private CITIZEN has right 70 be condemned and pun
lshed without trial.
lieutenant Colonel sireaiOr was AT the head OF
regiment 10 prevent mob violating IN" Inv. sreator
and the officers who cOuntenanccd the punishment OF
lafns without n trial noted Ike q mob themselves
They took the law into their own hnuls. There ~
M precedent that know for such action. Under az
circumstances "A court martial should have been htiu
and then no matter what punishment was ihnlct'n j.
woud Ice after the nccu,cd had had n trial bclleV"
that Lieutenant Colonel rtrentor should BE- pun'hcn
and that he viii BE- and what have said VIII STICK
to- $500 A., ,t-.A , ,o-,.,,
Mr 'Burgovnc i m American by birth. and served
With n Prnnsylvan regiment In the civil war.