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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-29
CARNAGE FOR GOLD
Blood Flows at the San Juan
Mining Camp.
FORTY MEN ENGAGED IN BATTLE,

Eleven of Whom Are Reported to Have
Bitten the Dust-A Rich Strike De-
velops Many Claimants Thereto and the
Ready Revolver Begins Popping-Great
Excitement Among Incredulous Pros
peetors Who Think the Fight a Good
Sign.
DENVER, Dec. 29-The San Juan mining
camp has followed the presidents of all
great mining eXcitements by baptizing
itself with human blood a courier ar
rived in Bluffs City early yesterday morn
ing and reported a terrible battle Tuesday,
IN which over 100 shots were exchanged
He reported eleven men killed and large
number wounded. George Ferguson, an
old prospector, and James Cody, known as
blind .Jim,' one of the best known charac-
tiers in Arizona and New Mexico mining
camps, are among the slain. The courier
was in state of breathless excitement,
and had left the grounds after the last
shot was fired to obtain medical aid.
Were Careless About Their Claims.
private dispatch yesterday afternoon
from Dolores to John Eddy, Denver min
ing man, confirms the terrible report. The
trouble grew out of dispute over certain
claims which had been staked out. There
are nearly 5000 men in the fields and there
has been very little attention paid to the
people stalking off claims. The prospectors
have simply devoted their time to pros
pecting and securing the sands to find the
most promising locations. A few claims
have been staked out, however. in places
where many colors to the pan have been
found. But the lines OF claims. it is said.
We're not reported and u quarrel ensued.
The direct cause of the trouble was the
discovery of large nuggets in the bottom of
a small stream.
Few of Those Engaged Unhurt.
Up to the moment of the rich strike
everything was all right, but the sight of
the large nuggets has the same effect on
prospectors as red rag on a Mexican bull.
Each man claimed that he had located the
ground, and to settle the dispute firearms
We're brought to bear. Over forty men
were engaged in the terrible conflict. Few,
If any, escaped unhurt. Information of
the trouble has caused the greatest excite
ment in Denver among prospectors, who
were skeptical of the fabulous wealth of
the new gold fields The battle will I'M
doubtedly bring thousands of people to the
new camp, for old prospectors regard
deadly conflicts over mining claims as the
best evidence of rich strikes.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-29
Do You Wish the
Finest Bread and Cake ?

1t is conceded that the Royal Baking Powder is the
urest and strongest of all the baking powders.
The purest baking powder makes the finest sweetest
lost delicious food.
The strongest baking powder makes the lighest food
That baking powder which is both purest and strong
est makes the digestble and wholesome food.
Why should every housekeeper avail herself of
the baking powder which will give her the best food
with the least trouble?
DR.. Haines, of Rush Medical College, Consulting
Chemist of the Chicago Board of Health says Royal
only the pures but the strongest baking powder
with which am acquainted"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-29
Postonice Commissions Siepsd.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-The president
yesterday signed the appointments of the
following named postmasters, whose of
fees by increase of receipts have become
presidential: Frank c. Cerveny, South SUI
perior, Wis; James H. Morrison, Seymour,
Ia; Joseph Z. Watson, Bronson, Mich. !;
John Donald, Marlette, Mich; Eugene II.
Swain Sand Beach Mich
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-29
Toerst.I Pleads for Time

ST Louis, De-. 29.-Nlichael Foerstel, the
suspended city treasurer, sent in his re
signation to Mayor Noonan Tuesday. His
whereabouts is still u secret, though it is
certain that lac Is under the care of a phys;.
clan. The letter of resignation was ac-
companied by a plea for time The ex-
treasurer does not want the council to try
him next Saturday, according to pro
gramme. Whether his request will be
granted or not remains to be seen
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-29

Eafnl Railway ArnrI,-

HORTON, Has, Dec. 29-On the Rock
Island railway near Troy yesterday pas
senger and freight collided, killing Bag
gageman Mills, seriously injuring Miss
Bailey, of diego, Kas; Thomas Burchett,
Troy, kas.; Freight Fireman Fuller, Hor-
ton, has. will die); and severely wound
ing Robert Heysal, w B. Huston, K. Les
lie and W. A. Swetmigen
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-29

BISMARCK, y. D, Dec. Glowing to the
fact that the supreme court decision in the
SELF precinct case was not notified to the
governor in the ten days given by law for
him to issue the certificates, Harrison gets
one electOr from North Dakota
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-29
Had a Real wnd Mestern Time.

GUTHRIE, o. L, Dec. 29-At the town of
Mulhall on Christmas eve twenty country
people, representing the two factions in a
school district quarrel, met and fought on
the streets. y pitched battle ragged for
some time, stones, clubs, knives and pistols
being freely used. At least ten of the par
Elephants were seriously injured, and late
report says that four or five of them NAV
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-29
FIooking to Es,rada's Standard.
Saved Money and Trouble.

HoENELLsvILLE, n. Y, Dec. 29.-When
the supposed will of Joseph Church, of
Allegany, who died few days ago leaving
an estate of $3.50 0U). was opened, the fol-
lowing in his own handwriting was found
Il have destroyed my will. If man like
a. W. Miner can not make a will that will
stand law l don't propose to try it and
have my heirs quarrelling over its pro-
visions
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-29
Basely Deserted the Girl.

KANSAS CITY, No, Dec 29.-Reine Du-
haute, pretty French girl, after having
made journey across the ocean and half
across the American continent to marry
her sweetheart, started on her return home
Tuesday morning, the victim of her faith
less lover, who after sending for her coolly
informed her ON her arrival that be had
changed his mind.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-29
Another Phiiauthropic Chicagoan.

CHICAHo, Dec. 29.--In the will of Gran
vile 5. Ingraham, filed in the probate
court Tuesday, the sick poor of Chicago
are remembered in princely way. One of
the provisions is that a hospital be erected
in this town TO cost perhaps $50, 900, Ger
tainly not less than 100000
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-29
Terrible Accident.

CHICAGO. Dec. 90 "A switch engine
on the Pittsburg & Fort Wayne road
crashed into street Ger at the Forty
seventh street crossing at O'Clock this
morning, killing four persons instantly
and injuring dozen others. The sight
is said by eye witnesses TO have been
horrible in the extreme. Several of those
hurt are perhaps fatally injured.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-29
Murphy rights a Draw With White.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 29.-Billy Murphy,
of Australia, and Tommy White, of
Chicago, met last night at the Pacific
Athletic club in finish fight for purse
of 81, $50. The fight was declared draw
at the end of the thirty third round.
Murphy had the best of it all the way
through
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-29

the W Iainlte outrage IN DuUun ne us
played profound agitation He quickly
recovered his composure, however, and
upon being told the known facts in con-
nection with the affair said that the explo-
sion could not in any way be connected
with politics The crime, he added, could
not be accounted for by any sensible sup
position, and was idiotic in its conception.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-29
Worked All His Life for Nothing.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 29.-The first and
final account of the estate of the late
Congressman Samuel J. Randall filed yes
terday shows that he left property valued
at $T9S.74 while the fees of undertakes
and physicians who attended him were
81 1874 Is
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-29
Crisp and German at Gotham.

NEW YORK, Dec. 29.-Speaker Crisp, who
arrived mere yesterday, had an interview
with Cleveland during the day, but its
purport is not known. Senator German
arrived last night. He will probably see
Cleveland today.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-29
Poison Kills a Dozen Conyicts

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Dec. 29-Three
more convicts, victims of the mysterious
poisoning at Helena. died yesterday, max
ing twelve who have died since the fatal
arsenic was mixed with their food Six of
the men died at Helena, one on the way
to Little Rock and five more in the prison
hosDitnl
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-29

NEW YORK, Dec. 29-The Cunarder
Umbria is four days overdue and there is
much anxiety about her. She was sighted
by the Moravia, which arrived yesterday.
on Dec. 81. Her agents believe she has
broken some machinery and would have to
make port in tow or under sail
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-29

LITTLE WAR ON THE BORDER.
Indications of a Serious Revolutionary
Movement.


Movement.
LAREDO. Tex, Dec. 29.-The reported en-
gagement at Los Animas has been con-
firmed by news received here yesterday.
The Mexican troops were routed, having
thirteen soldiers killed and many wounded.
Six of the revolutionists were killed The
revolutionists were commanded by Gen
eral Estrada, and he Mexican troops by
General Garcia. Seven wounded Mexican
soldiers arrived at Nuevo Laredo
Flocking to Eslrada's Standard.
The people on the Mexican side of the
river are tiocking to the standard of Gen
eral Estrada, and by such recuits the re-
volution is assuming more serious aspect
than it was thou yht it would at first.
United States troops under Lieutenant
HOdiken and posse of deputy marshals
with an experience trailer ars on the trail
of the revolutionary parry who captured
two United States deputy marshals,
Guerra and Benavides, and will not stop
until they are rescued.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-29
Railway Men's Meeting Postponed

CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, Dec. Glowing to
the non-arrival of some of the delegates
the meeting of representatives of the var
ious railroad labor organizations TO discuss
federation, which was to have been held
here last evening, was postponed until to-
day, when a full attendance is expected.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-29
Dr. keI!ogg Is AIIRicht.

DELAvAN, Wis, Dee. 2@-The reports
about the condition of DR.. kellogg, the al
legged victim Of Chicago sandbaggers, are
greatly exaggerated He has not been dan
gerousiy i'll. He was out riding yesterday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-29
Great Zeal in Denunciation.

DUBLIN, Dec. "a mass meeting of the
people of Nenaeh was held last evening. at
which the outrage committed in Dublin on
Saturday night was strongly denounced.
The Rev. DIR. W hiye in a speech, said that
the devil had planned the outrage and hell
had vomitsd the DESTROYING instrument
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-29
Ex-Governor Baldwin Diving

DETROIT, Dec. 29.-The end is very near
in the case of Ex-Governor II p. Baldwin
He is hourly growing weaker and may
drop off at almost any moment. All hope
is abandoned and it is now only question
OF power of physical endurance.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-29
Death of Jno. j. ingalls, Father.

HAvERHILL, Mass, Dec 29.-Elias I.
ingalls,, aged 50, father. of ex-senator j. j.
Ingalls,, of Kansas, and one of Haverhill's
most prominent citizens, died at his resi-
dence on Summer street yesterday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-29
TEST OF THE SINGLE TAX.
Settlement Sear Washington That May
BE Useful to Reformers.

Settlement NeaI Washington That May
BE Useful to Reformers.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9-Hyattsville one
of Washington's oldest and largest burbs,
six miles out, IS famous as the battle
ground of the single tax" men. The vii
lage fathers have not only established the
single tax system in practice, but have
been sustained throughout by the Mary
land courts against those property owners
who protested that the new way was I'M
justly burdensome. Now the place expects
to feel a new pulsation of progress from an
entirely different source.
Cooperative Town for POwderIy.
Master Workman Powderly, of the
knights of Labor, has bought a farm of
seventy-one acres on the edge of the town
for himself and a syndicate of working
men with a view to establishing a group
OF factories and a cooperative working
mems town. The site chosen is convenient
to both the Pennsylvania and Baltimore
and Ohio railroads, and if the capital for
the scheme can be had quite a smart little
colony is expected
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-29
DUBLIN'S DYNAMITE CASE.
Keyens Gets His Second Wind and Tells
Better Story.

Keyens Gets His Second Wind and Tells
Better Story.
DUBLIN, Dec. 2r.-Considerable doubt is
entertained among the residents here as to
Kevens, the man arrested at Nenagh,
County Tipperary, being the author of the
explosion in this city. Kevens was kept in
custody at Nenagh, while the police were
endeavoring by every means in their
power to trace up his movements prior to
and after the time of the explosion. He
declared that when he leftsDublin Sunday
morning he was on his way to Fethard.
eight miles southeast Of Cashel, in County
Tipperary. On Sunday night he slept in
Roscrea, a town in the northwestern part
OF Tipperary. He described his journey
from Dublin with great minuteness, and
the police have been making inquiry re-
garding him at all the places he claimed to
have visited.
An AIibi Clearly shown.
The authorities, after making a stom
searching investigation of Keyen's move
ments for several days past, found that the
story he told of where he had been and
been doing was true in every particular.
Their inquiries revealed that the man in
custody had not been near the scene of the
explosion and an abb having been salts
factorily shown, nothing remained but to
release him. The police are, therefore. as
far as ever from discovering the author of
the outrage. Colonel Majendi, the head of
the explosives department of the home
office, says that Judging from the specimens
of the debris submitted to him, he believes
that the explosive employed was Atlas
powder and not dynamite.
Gladstone's Wish and Thought Agree,
PARIS, Dec. 29.-When Gladstone, who
is sojourning ut Biarritz, was informed of
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-29

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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-29
A DISASTROUS DAY FOR BOONE.
He Will Never Again Believe in Luck Or
Fridays.

BATH, y. Y, Dee, cit will be useless for
any one to try and convince Farmer George
Boone, of Cross Forks, Pa, that Friday is
not an Unlucht day after his experience of
last Friday. Early Friday morning a bear
entered Farmer Boone's pig pen and Killed
two OF his fattes- Berkshire pigs. Later in
the day hawk pounced down upon a
prize Nyandot'e hen belonging to the
farmer and carried it away. Soon after
that his 5-year-oid boy Bobby fell into a
cistern and was nearly drowned before he
could berescued In the afternoon Farmer
Boone's team ran away while the hired
man was coming down steep hill with
them
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-29
STRANGE MATRIMONIAL DoINGs.
A Woman Marries Two Men and No. l
Sells His Claim for $50.


Sells His Claim for S25.
JAMESTOWN, \. Y, Dec. % About two
months ago Charles Madder and Dora
Curry, daughter of Robert Curry, a hotel
man well known il the middle oil fields.
came from Titusville to jamestown and
were married. Thanksgiving Day Mrs.
Madder received dispatch from Titus
vile to the effect that her 5-year-old boy
was sick. The next day she went to Titus
vile, but instead OF inding sick boy she
found that Frank Gibson, for whom she
had been a hou sekeeper for seven years be-
fore her marriage with MadJer, wanted
her to return.
Gives OMIT Ciaim Deed.
He accompanied her back toward James
town as far as Frewsburg, where they
stopped and were married. Both return
ing again to Tirusville, Tuesday friend
of ellison came to see Madden and his
wife and the former agreed that on the
payment OF IS he would relinquish all
claim to the woman. Mrs Nader left
yesterday for Titusville to Join husband
No. 2
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-29

One Of the horses was killed and the
hired mans leg was broken. Following
this calamity Mrs Boone came home from
town, where she had been trading, and
discovered that she had lost a $40 bill To
cap the climax o. this day of disaster on
the Boone farm the roof of an old building
in which the farmer had shut up his sheep
fell in and crushed SIX of the sheep to
death. So nothing can ever make Farmer
Boone believe that Friday is not an I'M
lvpl-y-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-29
An AIibi Clearly shown.

Gladstone's Wish and Thought Agree.
PARIS, Dec. 29.-When Gladstone who
is sojourning ut Biarritz, was informed of
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-09-08
WORLDS FAIR COMMISSION.
An Outline Mapped Out for an Educs-
tional Exhibit.

An Outline Mapped Out for an Educa'
tional Exhibit.
The Worlds Fair Commissioners for
West Virginia were to have held a
meeting in this city yesterday after
noon, and a number Of prominent edu-
Gators of the State were invited to be
present. President w. n. Chancellor,
OF the Board, came up from Parkers-
burg, but as neither Mr.. Bowers, of
Martinsburg, or John S. MAYOR, OF THIS
city, the other two members, were
present, the meeting was postponed
until last night.
In the evening q meeting was held at
the Hotel Windsor, Mr.. Chancellor be-
ing the only member OF the Board
present. The following gentlemen
were present by invitation: President
f. N. Turner. of the State University;
DR.. Millspaugh, OF the State Experiment
Station; Prof. Strauss. Of ParkerSburg.
and State Superintendent b. S. Nor
gan.
After free interchange OF views
upon the character Of the exhibit to be
made by the State. it was decided to ap-
point Supt. Morgan a committee of one
to correspond with city and county sup
erintendents with view to geEing
their views and their cooperation, and
then putting the schools to work
upon the exhibit decided upon.
1t was decided to have one feature show
ing the progress made by the schools in
this State. Statistics will be given,
showing the number of teachers,
schools, attendance, ETC., and the growth
Of same.
West Virginia has heretofore made
no educational exhibits in Worlds
Fairs, and the character Of the display
at the Chicago Columbian Exposition
will not be determined until it is ascer-
tanned what other States are doing.
This State has as yet no kindergartens
or manual training schools and the
Board considers it difficult matter to
make a material exhibit.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-09-08
ABOUT PEOPLE.
Daily Chronicle or the Movement of
individuals.


Daily Chronicle or the Movement of
individuals.
T. w. Banner has returned from an ex-
tensive Eastern tour.
Thomas Dillon, of Flushing o., is in the
city attending the fair.
Mrs. Fred Hosenfeld, of Eighteenth
street, is on the sick list.
Mr. vogel, bill poster, of Steubenville,
| is the guest Of II. e. Shallcross.
Mr.. George Bastable, Of Parkersburg, is
in the city TO see the Fair
Henry Nolte, the South Side grocer, is
cenhned to his bed with typhoid fever.
Hon. Philip Losere, of New York, is in
the city, the guest OF the .. w. l.. CLUB.
Irs. NJ. e. Balantine, of Pittsburg, is
guest Of MRS. Zimmerman, Of the Island
Prof. I. G. White, of Morgautown, for
| merly of the State University, is in town.
Miss Kate Breeu, of Oakland, Pa, is the
guest of Miss Cora Hustled, OF the Island.
G.. n. Ludlow, representing Wyman's
Tyrolean Company, was in the city yester-
day.
J.K. Fletcher, of Parkersburg, is here
attending to business aud taking IN the
Fair.
Miss Icie Pike, of Clarl1sburg, is visiting
Mr.. Richard Dunn and family, OF the Is
land.
Mr.. J. W. Averitt, of Cumberland, Md,
is the guest of Mrs. John Roemer on South
Main street
Fred Homer and John Wright, Of the
South Side, left yesterday on fishing trip
down the river.
Archie Campbell has returned from a
two months Western trip, taking IN all the
prominent cities.
Thomas Smith and wife, of Warrington,
are here TO attand the Fair and are domi'
ciled ct the Windsor.
Louden S. Wolvington and wife, Of Nc
Keesport, Pa, are guests OF Mr.. Wolylng
TONS parents on Thirty-third street
Frank Vierheller, lone Of the finest" OF
Parkersburg, and family, are visiting Mr..
Vierhelter's parents of the East End.
Dr.J. n. Huston, of Pleasant Valley,
Marshall County, was in town yesterday,
and paid the REGISTER pleasant call.
Misses Lizzie Low, Of Moundsville, and
Vallie Adair, OF Grafton, are guests OF
Miss Helen johnson, OF the South Side.
Fl. z. Tippett, sen Of Hon. G. w. Tip
EFT. of Point Pleasant, is visiting Charles
Bickerton and family, Of the North End.
Miss Jennie Humes. of the South Side,
accompanied by her mother, left yesterday
morning for their new home IN Marion,
Ind.
John T. McGraw, Commissioners Of In
ternal Revenue under President Cleveland,
is in the city and is registered at the Nc
Lure.
Miss Julia Ridgely, of Clinton, has re-
turned to her home, after a visit to Can
nonsbnrg and the Washington County
Fairs
&c. Miller and L. C. Apologize, of
Brooke county, were in the city last even
ing. These gentlemen are great admirers
Of the State Fair.
Mr.. r. NJ. Manley, G prominent merchant
of Peel Tree, Barbour county, w. Va, is
the guest of his brother, DR.. ]. r. Manley,
of South Chapiine street.
Mr.. NJ. c. Mckay, Secretary Of the West
Virginia Worlds Fair Commission, is in
the city 10 attend the big Democratic DEM
onstration this evening.
James w. Windon, one of the prominent
farmers and Democratic workers of Mason
county, is in the city and viii remain for
|, the Democratic demonstration.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-09-08
TOO TERRIBLY AWFUL,

Much merriment has been occasioned
by the special dispatch in the IRtellt-
Osncer yesterday purportlns to unfold
a "shre wd Democratic scheme" double
loaded, TO make the chair stand on end
like ouills upon the fretful porcupine."
The dispatch pictures a diaoolical plot
Of the Kanawha Lumber Company to
entice Republican voters from Wood to
Logan county and thus deprive them of
their franchise by reason Of limited
residence. To those who know the
personnel OF the Kanawha Lumber
Company q more absurd cam
paign dodge could not well
have been conceived. Even were such q
scheme contemplated land those who
have had dealings with the company
know full well they would not deign to
stoop TO such conniving), the political
complexion Of some Of the men men
toned as having been changed to an-
other county stamps the story as most
improbable.
Again, the Kanawha Lumber Com
pany is a Boston concern, and several
Of the gentlemen interested are Re-
publicans, the manager himself being
Maine man and one Of the stau Ueh-
est Of staunch Republicans. Major
Anderson, of this, city who is well &C
quaiuted with the individual members
Of the Company vouches for their hon
esty and strsightforwardnesS, and says
such a scheme would be furthest from
their thoughts. Whatever changes of
men have been made are legitimate
business proceedings, unhampered by
the slightest tinge of politics. Repub-
lican sleuth-hounds are hunting hard
for material these days, and the dispatch
in the Inteuigelcer shows to what means
they will sometimes resort.