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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-09
The Grip Is Prolific OF rroubIe.

VIENNA. Feb. 9-The grip mas left be-
hind it Il Ee'v form of disease consisting
of fever WITH sharp colo and elections of
blood. Ii is partially attributable TO tad
water used in this ity. but particularly
fastens on patients whose systems have
been weakened by The grip
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-09
THE WORK ON THE DEBRIS.
Few More Bodies Recovered all Nearly
Past Identification.

n Few Wore bodies Recovered all Nearly
Past identification.
All afternoon the Italians continued
their work on ;he ruins, but hour after
hour passed away and no more bodies were
found. The heaps of debris grew higher
and higher until Fortieth street was com
pleteIy blocked Towards o'clock a
steam derrick was placed on Fortieth
street and number Of electric lights were
strung in order that the work might be
continued all night. Mr. Galligan the
contractor, said that he thought it would
be three days before the ruins could be en-
tirely removed and examined. Work, he
said, would continue every minute of the
time, even it took ten days At $50 the
body of the tenth victim was found. 1t was
that of man apparently 30 years old height
feet, 10 inches
Corpses of Two Women Found.
At o'clock the trunk of a woman was
found near the Sixth avenue entrance
There was no marks on the body by which
1t could be identified Even the hair on
the head was so badly burned that no
Identification could be possible from tax
ing sample If it, few teeth, however
were extracted in the hope chat some rela-
tive or friend might eventually ne able to
identify the corpse by heir sid At )
o'clock body number swslve was found.
1t was the trunk of woman md vas
found near the Fortieth street entrance 30
the hotel The .egs and arms were gone
aud nothing was found near the Body 10y
which il might be recognized.
Fifty-Eight still tnaocounted for.
Twenty minutes later the laborers
found the foot Of human being wedeel
in under piano At this point work wa
stopped temporarily At ! o'clock this
morning there was nothing on which to
base correct estimate of those who per
ished in the Hotel Royal ON Sunday morn
ing. 1t is positively known that there
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-09

On the mend
the consumptive who's not be-
rcft of Judgment end good sense.
He's taking DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. If taken in
time and given fair trial, it will
effect cure. Consumption is
Lung-scrofula. For Scrofula, in its
myriad forms, and for all Liver,
Blood and Lung diseases, the eds
covery" is an unequallcd remedy.
It's the only guaranteed one. If
it doesn't benefit or cure, you get
your money back. You only pay
fer the good you get.
discovery" strengthens Weak
Lungs, and cures Splitting of Blood,
Shortness of Breath, Bronchitis,
Severe Coughs, and kindred affec-
tons. Don't be fooled into taking
something else, said to be "just as
good,'' that the dealer may make a
larger profit. There's nothing at
all Ike the discovery" 1t con-
tains no alcohol to inebriate no
syrup or sugar to derange di-
gestion. As peculiar in its cura-
tive effects as in its composition.
Equally good for adults or children.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-09
DEvLTRY AT. \ COUNTRY DANCE.



and Two Men IRE Killed
NASHVILLE Feb a-Cnited states Dep
uty Marshal Spurry reports horrible
tragedy which happened ut a country
dance near Gordouville, Putnam county.
on the night Of the 18th inst. and as a re-
suit three persons-GeOrge White. his wife
and sam Douolson-lic dead. killed in a
drunken row. The dance was given a a
leap-year affair Associated with the good
people were toughs # everv description,
who began 10 MI mp on whisky IN die
early part Of the night. The respectable
part OF the einmcu; at the bail drew oil to
themselves, refusing 10 affiliate with the
tou-hS.
shot the Wife Through, the Il lead.
After midnight the rowdips began to in
terfere with dancing, and Donrlsun
and White deputizcd themselves to
order ;he drunken inen away Their
demands were met with Oaths and
curses. and the larger part of the
gang drew weapons. This was more
tLan the two men could stand, and White
struck at one OF the toughs, but did not
hit Tim. Mrs. " hite, seeing her husbands
pe.il, rushed TO his aid and was shot
through the head. The husband, enraScd,
sprang into the tbickest of the fight and
with Bonelson was shot down No arrests
have been made
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-09

The block destroyed Is bounded by Main,
Union, Second and Monroe streets, and is
il the heart If the business district of the
city. The loss will reach 2l,GO9,100 The
Peabody hotel on the northwest corner of
Main and Monroe, and the Louisville &
Nashville ticket Office, on the opposite cor
ner, were on fire several times, but V
hard work on the part of the hotel EN-
ployes, guests and bystanders. presse into
service to aid the firemen, were saved. 1t
is reported that one man jumped Off a
high building and was crushed TO death.
The insurance is about 100000
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-09
understands Our Constitution.

but suppose ,hat I had erected a march
at shat time in The direction or towards
Mexican territory with two o. more of my
countrymeu, dots that constitute an Of
Tense against the law l don't believe It
does, because | know the basis of the wise
and liberal constitution Of your country -
CARA gives no news concerning the prog
gress OF the movement OF which he Is at
the heah
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-09
CARA WRITES TO HARRISON.

The Mexican tilibu>ter lnStrucfs the
President ON Neutrality Laws.
SAN ANTONIO. Texas, Feb. "a sensa-
ton was created among the Mexican popu-
!ation and in military circles here yester-
day by the publication Of letter ad-
dressed 10 the Hon 3 Harrison, presi-
of the United States from Catarina +.
Cara. the revolutionary leader. Ill Fl
Chinaco. the leading Spanish newspaper
of this CITY. the letter j. dated La Ser
rieta. state of Tamaal!pos, Mexico Jan.
81. 1892
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-09

A MILLION DOLLAR FIRE.

Memphis Visited by a blaze that Burnt
Il Whole Block.
MEMPHIS. Tenn, Feb. at $50 last
night the building at go Main street occu-
pied by the Bruce-Bein Hat company
dealers in hats, caps and straw goods, was
discovered t. be on fire, The entire rear
portion of The six-story building from
basement to top seemed to be ablaze in an
instant, and before the tiremen could get
it under control the fire had destroyed
whole block.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-09
Wants to Get Into the Papers.

In his preliminary remarks to the editor
CARA states that he has forwarded Presi-
dent Harrison the letter but that he fears
the latter Will not make if public, and
as he desires to have MS position and
action toward the United States clearly
understood he decided TO send a copy of
the letter 20 FL Chiaaco for publication
The letter is for the most part an attack
on the Mexican government, and Darticu-
lari- praSifeu} Niaz
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-09
NEost Natural Thing in the World.

charged with having violated the neutral
ity laws OF the United States and defends
his action as follows: Being resident
of Texas when decided to raise the will
of instruction i'll my belated country,
Mexico, il was but natural, logical and in
evitablc that should travel, be It alone or
accompanied. through your territory in
order to reach Mexico That such action
has absolutely nothing to do with the So
called neutrality laws is generally con-
coded by public International and politi-
is.b+
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-09
Was an ASK No Questions, HnteI.

On account Of lack If scrutiny Of APP
plicants for rooms the hotel was favorite
resort for certain class Of patrons, ami
on Saturday night this class Of transient
custom was very large OF the 127 rooms
in the hotel onls: hirty-six We're occupied
ny regular boardars The hotel register
has been found, but large part Of the
names on IL are fictitious It Is not not
considered worth publishing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-24

The final decision in the quo warranto case
to determine the title Of chief of police of
Bridgeport. Conn, is that John Ryiando il
chief OF police.
Lady Gordon Cumming, wife Of Sir William
Gordon Cumming, has become the mother Of a
daughter. Her Iadyship is doing we'll
Daniel Stephenson and Louis Nelson, Swedes.
were burned to death yesterday in their cabin
near Crystal Falls. Mich. Their charred re-
msins were found by partner ON his return
from work.
Two New York painters were killed by falling
from scaffold at E. Ridley's store on Grand
street.
Three Canadian priests are to answer to the
bishop Of Quebec for interference in pro-
vincial elections.
Rolin White, who claims to be the inventor
OF the Smith & Wesson revolver, died in Lowell,
Mass, Tuesday night. A bill 10 give him pos
session Of the invention passed Congress, but
was vetoed by President Grant
Alfred Gartman, wealthy and well-knovn
retired merchant and manufacturer Of York,
Pa, died at his home. in that city, yesterday
after . lingering illness. aged seventy years.
J, b. Jacques, DID,, Ph.D., LID, Frs.
vice president Of Hedding College Of Illinois,
10 dead. He vss formerly president Of Albert
Vniysssity ct Be!leville, Canada.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-24
TO Be INVESTIGATED
Charges Of the New York Bar Asso.
citation Against Judge Maynard.
STARTLING TRAGEDY IN CECIL COUNTY
Public Interest undated in the
Borowe-Drayton Affair.
THE VIRGINIA DEMOCRATS.
TO INVESTIGATES JUDGE MAYNARD.

Preamble and Resolutions Adopted by the
New York senate.
ALBANY. NY. March 24.-ln the senate today
Senator O'Conner offered long preamble and
resolution regarding the action of Judge
MAYNARD in connection with the con-
tested senatorial cases and authorizing
the senate judiciary committee to inves-
tisatc the matter at onco and report to
the senate as soon as practicable whether
Judge Maynard has done any act which re-
qurcs his removal as judge OF the court of ap-
peals under section II Of article 6 of the state
constitution.
Senator Cantor moved that the preamble and
resolution be tabled, which was done by party
vote OF ayes is. nays i3. Senator Cantor him
self then offered preamble and resolu-
ton regarding the matter. which.
he said, differed from that OF Senator
O'Conners, which recited certain things and
tended to prejudice the case. he said bis pre-
amble simply stated the question fairly regard
ing Judge Mayuards connection with the con-
tested senatorial cases and concluded:
Resolved. That the subject matter contained
in the foregoing documents be referred to the
committee on judiciary; and, be it further
Resolved. IL the assembly concur, That the
Judiciary committee of the senate and assembly
be, and they are hereby, authorized and d.
rected to make immediate investigation OF the
statement and allegations contained therein
with power to send tor persons and papers and
report their conclusions thereon, with all con-
venient speed.
Senator Cantor's preamble and resolution
was adopted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-24
PUBLIC INTEREST UNDATED.
A Crowd at the Majestic's Pier to See Boz
rowe and Drayton Land.

Crowd at the Majestic's Pier to See Bor-
rowe and Drayton Land.
NEW YORK, March 24.-Apparently the end is
not yet in the Borrowe-Drayton scandal. The
failure of Mr.. Drayton to keep his appoint
ment last night at the Windsor Hotel, when
he sale, he would make a statement of his side
Of the case. together with his complete dis
appearance from his usua places of resort,
was the subject OF no little comment this morn
ing among the people who az early as $50
O'Clock began to gather on the White Star dock
awaiting the arrival of the steamship Majestic,
which had anchored out in the stream last
night owing to the fog.
It was said that during the early part of the
evening. while the Majestic was tied up in the
fog bank, n number Of passengers. among
them Borrowe and Milbank. gathered in
the saloon and began to tell stories
and sing songs to pass away the time.
Finally some one sang a song about man who
fell in love with the wife Of another man. and
this was followed by song which recited a
duel which never came of. The result Of this
was that Borrowe and Milbank left the party in
frame of mind not exactly peaceful.
At about O'Clock this morning dark
commissioned young man with black hair and
Just a suspicion of regulation English side
whiskers appeared at the head OF the gang
way accompanied by a somewhat heavy built
companion. There was a murmur OF There
he is and every eye in the crowd on the pier
was turned toward the two men. the smaller
Of whom was Hallett Alsop Borrowe and his
companion Milbank.
Milbank walked with slight limp. which he
said was caused by rheumatism. The two went
pier. As soon as Mr.. Borrowe's baggage was
examined he, in company with Mr.. Milbank
and an elderly gentleman, took a hack ana
drove rapidly away from the dock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-24
ToDAY's ExncurrvE sEsxroN.
Senate Employees Excluded for Fear rhey
Would Leak Out the Bering Sea Ousssion.

Senate Employee Excluded for Fear Thar
Would Leak Out the Berins Sea DIGESTION.
Secretary Of the Senate McCook ia +. bu,r
man this afternoon. and unless the secre,iye
Senate changes that something which seem
10 be its mind the secretary will soon
be overworked. Heretofore the Sen.
ate. wien in executive session, has
awaited itself Of the services Of several en-
ployes who are sworn 20 say nothing about
anything tina. trsnspires while the Sen
ate is in what is professionally termed
executive" Today these once-trusted
employees are wandering simlessly
through the Offices and corridors or attending
to plain. open, aboveboard business. They
have been shut out because the Senate
may and probably does imagine thai
some OF the executive information has
leaked ont through an employe. IL was q
clean sweep. When the Senate closed its door
there was no admit;ance for anyone save Sen
ators. Secretary McCook and Capt. Bsesct
only excepted. Somebody said that the ven
erabie Basseit was also excluded, but il he wa
he could not be found.
In the debate there was mach rrossrr.
brought to bear in behalf OF secrecy, some o.
the pressure falling but little. If any, short oI
threats. Some were in favor OF severe re
pressive measures ri case Senator's divulset
any news IN connection with the Beriug sea
matter, and were found out.
Every possible precaution has been taken &c
keep the proeee tinss absolutely secret nnt
some OF these precautions verge closely on tb,
ridiculous. As soon az there lie any news &
print 1t will be printed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-24
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.
N BrH.Ir OF GLExwoop cuxrrrnr

N BrHALF OF GLENwooD cENrTraY.
Secretary Lewis Ciephane Of the board of
trustees of Glcnwood cemetery has written TO
Senator Mcmillan taking exception to Senator
Faulkner's bill TO prevent the intcrment in
Gene terics within prescribed limits after the
year is.6. Mr.. Clephane aysthere are In Glen
wood the bodies OF about IL 600 Neutrality-suspicious.
who we're once prominent IN the community
and he alleges that the cemetery. in a business
sense, suffers from such ball the one COM
planned o.. Mr.. Clephane SAYS Il is the desire
OF the trustees 70 haze this matter settled def
nitely as soon as possible. but before nytaing
is done they desire 20 be heard.
AGAINST THE CLAIM.
L. I. Miligan's claim tor tho return of GER
tain taxes paid by him has been reported upon
by the District Commissioners. Assessor
Trimbie Gays the claim has no iast foundation.
and the Commissioners concur in that opinion.
SUBURBAN STREET RAILROAD PILL
This afternoon the Senate subcommittee on
the suburban street railroad company's bill
gives a hearing to all interested parties Some
at the District committee room this
morning. Others viii be present ct
the hearing this afternoon. The bill passed
the House. but if the expressions OF members
of the Senate committee amount TO anything
1t will be adversely reported by TIE Senate.
va -hNAiN.''. hSAt C4bth Il
VIII give audience TO parties interested in the
East ana Vest Washington Traction Company S
bill.
On Wednesday at the same hour three hills
will be considered-tho Washington ard North
eastern, the Washington and Brooklani and
the Washington and Bladensburg.
As sooa as convenient mem5efs of the Senate
subcommittee on street railroad bills will drl &C
over the routes of the East Washington and
cross town. the Washington and Benning and
the Washington and Great Falls companies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-24
baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE. March 2.-Flour dull unchanged
receipts, 6,Io9 barrels; shipments, 4,G55 bush
els; sales, $50 barrels. Wheat weak--No. red.
spot, ssA.; March, 96A; April s6k asked; May,
33i.; June, 9lI-recepts, 36,5S3 bushels: ship
ments, 4S35s bushels: stock, 1881 bushels sales
9I 900 hushels. Southern wheat dull-Fultz, 93A9S;
Longberry, s5a99. Corn rmer-IniXed spot, 46a46ls
March, sda i6la: April, 46H; May, 4dh asked;
steamer, mixed, ~ askedreceipts 5I.i3S bushels;
shipments, 20 rs bushels: stock. 1896, $50 BUSH
els sales, 5000 bushels Southern corn steady
white, i5a!6 yellow i6a4I Oats quiet. but steady
No. white western. 36a365z: No mixed west
EN- 3I asked-recepts, 1900 bushels: stock. lG4,-
Az bushels. Rye quiet and steady-No. 2. yIa9l-
receipts 3,s63 bushels; stock, l35.3ie bushels. Hay
very nrm-good to choice timothy, lI.00al5.50.
Grain freghts more active. Cotton quiet-mid-
ding, 81. Provisions steady and quiet. Butter
nrm. Eggs uDsettled-l4. Coffee steady-Ro car
goes, fair, i1Is; No. I, 14a. Sugar steady-gran-
ulated, 49-lG Copper nrm-reined. llhalla.
Whisky firm. Peanuts unchanged.
BALTIMORE. March :4.-Nirginia threes. 52In "a
I9M; Baltimore and ohio stock 1000. asked; North
ern Central stock, CD bid; baltimore and Ohio
Southwestern frsts 1887 al04; do. third incomes,
3Aa9L; Consolidated gas stocks. 5lka5s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-24
Presidential Nominations.

The President today sent to the Senate
the following nominations:
Stanton j. Peelle Of Indiana TO be judge OF
the Court Of Claims. vice Glenni ". seho6eld,
retired.
To be United States district judges: VIM. K.
Townsend of Connecticut for the distric, of
Connecticut. John b Rector OF Texas for the
northern district OF Texas, John II. Baker OF
Indiana for the district OF Indiana.
EIIery ?. Ingham of Pennsylvania to be attor-
ney of the Unitsd Statesfor the eastern district
Of Pennsylvania.
Alexander r Colesberry of Pennsylvania tc
Be United States marshal for the eastern dis
txict OF Pennsylvania
Second Lieut. John L. A. Lejune, United
States marine corps, to be first lieutenant.
Capt Stephen W. Groesbeck. sixth infantry,
to be- judge advocate, with rank Of major.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-24

Seven boys we've arrested in Baltimore this
morning and he'd at the central statios. for
Their parents, who reside in this city. The
boys gave their names as Isaac Hamilton. Chn..
Hamilton, Isaac Stamford. VIM. Foo. and VIM.
Stearus. white. and Jesse Jones and W.lt,r
ILLS. colorcd. Their ages range from eleven
70 fourteen wears. and their parents reside 10
southeast and Southwest Washington.
he boys left here last evening. and il IL nm
1etstood beat their way over 10 Baltimore on
lhe cars.
Tie par ats of most OF the runawass were nj
polce headquarters today and arranged 10 have
their boys sent home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-24
FOUND IN A HORSE TROUGH,
John s. Everist of Cecil County, Marylan,
Suspected of Committing Suicide.

John s. Everist Of Cecil County, Maryland
Suspected of Committing Suicide.
Special Dispatch 20 The Evening Sta.
ELKToN, Md, March 24.-The citizens Of this
county are greatly excited over the discovery
this morning Of the corpse of John s. Everist
prominent citizen Of this county and direc.
tor OF the Port Deposit National Bank. 1t was
found in horse trough full OF water, held
down by a two-tined pitchtork. lie was dis
covered by member of the family who had
occasion to go to the pump in the barn yard.
Mr. Everist was the father Of Frank S. Ever
list, school commissioner of Cecil county, and
was estimated to be worth 100000. He was
about eighty-six years old.
Mr. Everist did not retire last evening and
it is suspected that he committed suicide dur
ing the night What led him to do this rash
act is not known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-24
A Case the Judge Could Not Decide.

The ownership of yellow mastiff dog was
discussed in the Police Court today. The
claimants were Mr.. Daniel Goodacre and Mr.
Edward jack. The former called the dog
"Aleck" and the latter called him Bruno"
The dog WAS brought into court and both
claimants were recognized by the animal,
which showed q special liking for Mr. Good
acre.
Witnesses appeared on each side and fully
identified the dog and Judge Miller said that
in view of the testimony he would not attempt
to settle the question OF ownership and dis
missed the case. The charge against Mr..
Goodacre and as the animal WAS found in his
Possession it was returned TO him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-24
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
DEPOSITS FOR BUILDING PERMITS.

DEPOSITS FOR BUILDING PERMITS.
The Commissioners today ordered that here
after before a building permit Is issued for the
construction o: any buildings on street with
paved sidewalks the following amounts must be
deposited with the collector of taxes to cover
the expense of repairing sidewalk or curb in
jured during the construction of such building
and of cleaning the streets injured on account
of excavation;
For single building S25; for a block Of
buildings, S25 for the frs. building and : Is for
each additional building in q block of three.
and s25 for the first building and $40 additional
for each building in block of four or more ="
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-24
PRUsSIA'S NEW CABINET.
1t Has Been Substantially Readjustcd and
Caprivi Remains.

1t Has Been Substantially Readjustcd and
Caprivi Remains.
BrILIy, March 24.-The Prussian cabinet il
now substantially readjusted. Count Won
Eulenburg has accepted the post of Prussian
premier, and DR.. Bose. secretary of state oil
the Office Of justice Of the empire, has been ap-
pointed minister of public instruction and
medical and ecclesiastical affairs. Chancellor
Capriyi retains the office of Prussian foreign
minister. together with that of chancellor OF
the empire.
The kaiser has written an autograph letter to
Count Zedlitz, the retiring minister Of public
instruction, couched in most gracious Ian.
guagc expressing deep regret for the loss OF
bis services aud adding the hope that he will
always piece those services at the disposal Of
the country