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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-14
THE PARIS, TEX, INFAMY.
A Ministers Meeting at Chicago Thrown
into Ferment.

into Eerment.
CHICAGO, Feb. H. smith was not
burned at Paris, Tex, because he was a
negro, but because of the crime he had
committed, and 1 think he was treated just
right" Rev. William B. Leach, of the
Pauline Street Methodist Episcopal church,
uttered these words with good deal of
emphasis a. the meeting of the Pastoral
Alliance yesterday and thereby threw the
assembled pastors into a ferment Cries of
ashamed shamel" "Hushi hushw mo!
nor rang from all parts of the room.
Leach Sticks to His Text.
u repeat it," exclaimed Mr.. Leach excit-
eddy, shakin long forefinger defiantly in
the faces of his ministerial brethren. ~
say he was treated just right" Once more
the cries of "Shame" resounded, and the
usually placid depths of the Monday morn
ing meeting were stirred into waves of in
dignant protest. The scene became dra-
matte. Springing to his feet, a colored
brother clai med the floor. 1t was Rev. w.
A. Birch, and the working of his features
showed how deeply he was moved.
And We Do Talk About 1t.
"Talk about American civilization" said
the dark-hued minister, flashing indig-
nant glances at Brother Leach, you had
| better go to Africa. The proceedings of
the mob at Paris was most inhuman
! barbarity." "Devilish barbarity," inter
: jected DR.. Gilbert, editor of The Advocate,
and the assembled pastors manifested their
approval by applause.
Applause for Broker Birch.
II do not seek to condone crime" contin-
ued Rev. Mr. Birch, "and especially such a
foul crime rs was committed by the man
Smith, but the law is strong in Texas as in
every state of this glorious Union, and the
| law should have dealt with him according
to his deserts. The fate he met was con-
ceived in inhumality, was executed with
| the most in excusable barharity, and calls
| for the condemnation of civilization
| Things have come to such a pass that the
black man has no rights in the south to
day." Mr. Birch's remarks were applauded
| bv the pas ors and Brother Leach was
made to feel that he had made an exceed
| ingly bad break.
The Alliance Goes on Record.
Finally he following resolution was
adopted, but whether Brother Leach voted
aye or no i not recorded; That this ali
ance expires ses its Indignation and abhor
| renee of the late inhuman atrocities perpe
trated by The citizens of Paris Tex, or
another cit zen, in putting him to death
accompanied by atrocities that disgrac'
our civilization, without form of law anC
in violation of the state and national con
situations; and that we sympathize with al
efforts on ne part of the authorities to Sc
cure the punishment OF the perpetrators
the crime
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-14

contract to act. but refused to sign for
more than four months, as l didn't want
to be tied up. l am ready to fight Corbett
at four months notice. Even next De-
cember will suit me- but l want Corbett to
cover my money"
Parson Davies States the Case.
Parson Davies, who had listened to what
Jackson had said, added: "On the night
of the Corbett-Sullivan fight | challenged
Corbett for Jackson and Corbett has no
right now to put Jackson in second place.
Mitchell isn't the champion of England.
Its strange, therefore, why he should be
allowed the precedence. Corbett's anxiety
to get on a match with Jackson was great
when Jackson was in England, but when
he returned Corbett's eagerness vanished :"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-14
Proceedings in Congress Briefed.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.-There wasn't 8
senator in his seat yesterday when
the chaplain offered prayer and
he prayed without an audience so
far as mortals were concerned except
the vice president and officers of the body.
bill TO transfer to Illinois the mimic war
ship at the Worlds fair grounds went over
on objection of Cockrell, who intimated
that Chicag) wanted the earth The Mic.
araSua canal bill was then taken up and
F'rys and Morgan advocated its passage in
long speeches,
In the house the conference report on the
fortificatiOn bill was agreed TO and then
District bills were taken up. An attempt
by Picker u have the sale Of Intoxicating
liquors prohibited at the inauguration ball
was defeated
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-14
Made the Penalty Easier.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 4.-In acting upon
the application for pardon in the case Of
Gustave Wi.ke, of Texas, for violating the
act prohibiting the importation of
foreigners under contract to labor in
the United States, and sentenced to pay a
fine of 81, 900 in each of the sixty four cases,
the president says that it appears probable
that Wilke erred in ignorance of the law,
and that if lie pays $4,000 and costs the bal
ance of the penalty will be remitted The
total would amount TO nearly $4,000.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-14
Prisoners whipped by the Sheriff.

NEW CASTLE, Del, Feb. 13-Sheriff
Gould Saturday morning whipped num-
Der of prisoners in the Jail yard here and
put two men in the pillory. Four colored
men each received ten lashes for larceny;
another received five lashes. William Dor
sey, colored. for highway robbery, stood
one hour in the pillory and received forty
lashes. James Z. Forman, also colored.
stood one hour in the pillory for attempt
ing to kill his wife. He will serve three
years in Jail. Thomas Kennedy, the only
white victim, received ten lashes for lar
ceny
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-14
Lost His Foot But Saved His Life.

BALTIMORE, Feb. II John Tobin, a
brakeman On the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road, showed remarkable presence of mind
Sunday a well as great nerve. While
walking along the track at Bay View juno
ton his LETT foot caught in frog ~ freig it
train was approaching, and he tried TO re-
move his zoe. Failing in this he leaned 10
one side. taking as much of the body from
the danger track as possible. The eng lie
cut off his foot. He is now at the city hos
pital and doing we'll.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-14

tnc oesSIU1i DuI Hau no SUCH q measure 70
suggest my self and there did not seem to
be any belief that anything more could or
would be done"
Views of the Statesmen.
The vote in the house last week was an
unusually large one and most members
think that IN view of the lateness of the
session and the impractical bility of passing
any silver legislation in the senate, even if
the house could be persuaded to act, agita-
ton should cease. Some of the ardent
anti-silver Iren, however, are still inclined
to move in the matter and it is possible
fresh life may be infused into the subject
Ii another effort be made in behalf of silver
repeal it will first take the direction of en-
deavoring to convert some of the members,
who gave the silver men the majority of
hine in the last vote
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-14
The Rest Life Policy.

It's not the tontine plan, or endowment plan, or
ten years renewable plan. its not adding ysur
few dollars to the hundreds Of millions that the
insurance companies boast Of. It's a better in
vestment than any of these. 1t is investing a few
dollars in the standard remedy, the Golden
Medical Discovery" a cure for consumption, in
its early stages, al all throat and lung troubles
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-14
PETER JACKSON NOT SATISFIED.
He Doesn't See why He Should Play Sec
ond Fiddle.

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb IA Peter jackson
put in busy afternoon Sunday IN re-
hearsing Uncle Tom," in which character
he is to appear soon. al don't see why |
should play second fiddle to Mitchell" said
jackson, in reference to Corbett's talk
My money is up to fight Corbett for -tne
worlds championship A direct answer
is what | want. not qualifications My
money is up and the Englishman's is.l t.
Corbett talks as if he was doing me IA
vor, but am justly entitled to the first
fight.
Wa~i His Money Covered.
mo theatrical contract ought to bind a
man to neglect what is due to other fight
ers who have made their regulations hon
estly in the ring. ! was Offered yeas'.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-14
WAS A NATIVE ILLlNOISAN.
His Career as Lawyer and Jurist-Eleva
ton to the Suererne Court.

His Career as Lawyer and Jurist-Eleva-
ton to the Suererne Court.
John Scholfield was born on farm ten
miles southwest of Marshall on Aug. l,
1894 He was the son of Thomas and
Ruth (Beauchamp) Scholtield His early
education was obtained in the common
schools of Clark county. In April, 1851,
he became a pupil in the private academy
at Marchall of Rev Dean Andrews, and
thereafter for about three years his time
was alternately occupied in teaching in the
schools and attending this academy. In
October, 1854, he entered the law depart
ment of the Louisville university and OBJ
tanned the degree conferred by that institu-
ton in March, 1856
Begins the Practice of Law.
He began the practice of law in Marshall
in the spring of 1855. between the terms of
the law school, returning to Louisville in
October of that year Mr.. Scholfield and
the late James c. Robinson formed part
nership for the practice of law in 1855,
which continued until the election of Mr.
| Scholfield to the Office of states attorney
of the fourth judicial circuit, which &C.
Cured in November 1856 The circuit
| then comprised nine counties in central
| Illinois In 1860 he was elected to the lower
| house of the Illinois state legislature as q
| Douglas Democrat.
HkG First Election as Justice.
In 1869 he was elected delegate from the
counties of Clark and Cumberland to the
convention to frame new constitution
| and was chairman of the committee on
schedule in that body. In 1869 partner
ship was formed with Judge J. w. Will
kins, now member of the supreme court
of this state In 1870 Mr.. Scholfield wa:
employed as solicitor of the St. Louis, Vim
cennes and Terre Haute Railway company
which position he resigned three years
later. In 1873 he was elected judge of the
supreme court of the state for the second
supreme judicial district, to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Judge Thorn
| ton.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-14
Reelection to the Office.

In June, 1879, he was reelected to the
same Office for the full term of nine years
and in June, 1888, he was reelected for the
second time for the same office, which term
would have expired in 1897. In 1859 Mr.
Scholfield married Emma J. Bartlett
daughter of the late John Bartlett, of Mar
shall. She survives him, as do all of hi:
children. eight sons and two daughters
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-14
SCHOLFIELD DEAD.
Illinois Supreme Court Bereaved
of a Member.
THEsTATE MOURNs A GOOD CITIZEN

His Family a Model Husband and Father,
and His Neighbors Valued Friend
The Only Man Who Ever Declined an
Appointment to the United States SUI
preme Bench-His Modest Reason for
Declining-Life and Public Services.
MARSHALL, Ills, Feb. 14-Judge John
Scholfield died at his home in this city yes
terday at 1915 p. m. of peritonitis. He had
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-14
Wants to Adjourn April 10.

SPRINGFIELD. Ills, Feb. 14.-Both senate
and house adjourned yesterday out of re-
spect for tn" memory of Judge Scholfield
In the house Ferns offered resolution to
adjourn sine die April Is; referred.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-14

been a sufferer for q
considerable ii m e,
bat had continued
at his duties on the
state supreme bench
Until the first of the
month. H e was
taken seriously i'll
Thursday and failed
rapidly till the end
came. Judge Schol-
field enjoyed the dis
tinction of being the
only man in the ma
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-14
intelligence Column.

THE DAILY ARGUS DELIVERED AT YOUR
! door every evening for 1s1sc per week.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-14

ton who had ever JUSTICE SCHOLFIELD
declined the office of chief justice of the SUI
preme court of the United States. This
position was rendered him by President
Cleveland, but he declined on the ground
that he did not consider himself competent
to discharge the duties of the position.
Mourned by the Whole County.
The death of Judge Schofield is per-
sonal bereavement to every citizen of Clark
county. The funeral services will be held
on Thursday at p. m, under the auspices
of the Masonic lodge, and will undoubtedly
be the largest ever held in eastern Illinois.
Judge Scholfield's death removes pictur-
esque figure. His sturdy honesty, perfectly
pure private character, his modest self-de-
probation, his affable, kindly manner to
all, and his intense love for home and fam
lily marked him as entirely different from
those persons usually met in the political
arena. He was Il man of wide reading and
wonderful memory, while his mental grasp
took a subject in its complete outline at
once.
Had Not an Enemy in the State.
1t can truly be said that Justice Schol-
field was the most universally beloved and
admired citizen of Clark county Indeed,
he had not one real enemy in the entire
commonwealth. The judge had as help
meet one who combined all the domestic
virtues with a cheerful, helpful DISPOSE
ton, and she made his home a haven of
refuge from the cares and trials of public
life. His wife and children were his idols
and when public duties were over nothing
could keep him from them. During the
brief days of his serious illness wife and
children lavished the tenderest care upon
the sufferer and almost seemed to press
back the approach of the destroyer, But
the dark shadow was yet lowering near,
and when tired nature at last relaxed its te-
naciOus hold on life the sable wing dipped
and the noble soul of John Scholfield took
its flight to realms eternal
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-06-03
District Attorney Milchrist Asks the
United States Court For Re.
straining Order
Closing the Gates OF the Columbian
Exposition This sanday-Request
Not Granted.
Directors Davis and Bnrnham Chatting
Under Restraint-Social Purity
Congress.

CHICAGO. June 3.-Just before the
federal court adjourned the first move
towards decision In the suit brought
by thu governments to close the fair was
made Eager to obtain prompt ruling
United States Attorney Milchrist asked
that in the absence Of permanent de-
cision restraining order be given for
next Sunday. The request was not
granted, but Judge Woods, speaking
for the court. said that no intimation
could yet be given as to the time when
decision would be reached, but At
torney Milchrist would have the bene-
ft of having made the proposition.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-06-03
CHANGE FOR A LYNcHING.
A Delaware Negro Creates a Terribl
Havoc Witch a Gun.


New YORK. June 8. The Press special
from Laurel, DEL, says: John Dennis,
heretofore hard working negro, drove
into Salisbury with q load of straw
berries. After selling them he got
drunk. On reaching home his father
demonstrated with him. John picked
up his gun and said no would leave the
house for good. His wife ran after him,
begging him to return. He leveled his
gnn at her and fired. She fell mortally
wounded.
The mur,ierers mother upbraided
him, whereupon he tried to kill her,
but she escaped. The father, who was
rs years old, tried to interfere. His
son placed the muzzla of the weapon to
the old mans breast and fired. The
father fell dead.
The murderer had two hours start
when intelligence Of the tragedy was
brought to town. Deputy Sheriff Hearn
with a posse starte.. III lursuif. Dennis
was overtaken in the woods He agreed
to surrender. but as he approached the
posse he raised his gun and fired, kill
ing the sheriff instantly. The posse
We're SO startled that they allowed the
negro to escape. He is still at large.
Scores OF men are after him. He will
be lynched ii captured.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-06-03
NEWS IN BRIEF.

Matters OF More or Less Importance
Terseiy Touched Upon.
The next rapal consistory will be
held June IL.
Princess Enlalie attended the races at
Morris park Thursday.
Lagartijo, king of bullfighters, has
retired from the arena.
Victor Emanuel, prince of Naples. ia
the guest of Emperor William of Ger
many.
The grand stand at the Minneapolis
baseball park was destroyed by fire
Thursday night.
Ives has a lead Of nearly 1000 points
in the International billiard match now
being played in London.
The contract has been let for the
building of a new Masonic temple at
Cedar Rapids. la, TO cost $50, 600.
s. Ba Milton of Redfield, s. d.. has
been appointed private secretary to
Congressman Lucas. He formerly lived
in Washington.
G Tyson Butcher, a ST. Paul attorney.
was married Thursday at Washington
to Miss Sallie Tubman. They left on
the evening train for Chicago and will
be in St. Paul in q week or two.
Secretary Gresham has been officially
notified of the appointment of L.. A.
Thurston, late head of the annexation
commission, to be minister from Hawaii
to the United States, to succeed Mot,
Smith.
At Montreal Lee Stanton, an English
painter. bought a leather valise at 4
sale OF unclaimed baggage for 90
On opening it he found 107 shares il
the Western Gas Improving compan,
OF Chicago. fully paid up and worth
sl07 7.000
AT the annual meeting of the Chicago
and Northwestern the old board of di
rectors We're reelected. The purchase
Of the Milwaukee, Lake Shore and
Western will undoubtedly be ratified
The net income over and above all ex
panses for the year was $s97, 1904.
A petition has been received from
kaiispell. Mon, by the general LAND
office, asking that the Missoula land
district be divided so as not to compel
people living along the Great Northern
road to go down to the line of the
Northern Pacific across the country to
do land Office business there.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-06-03
CHAFE UNDER REsTRsCTIoNs
Directors DAVIS and Rurnham Dis
like Worlds Fair Regulations.

Directors Davis and Rurnham Dis
like Worlds Fair Regulations.
WORLDS FAIR GROUNDS. June g.
Director General Davis and Director OF
Works Burnham are chafing under the
restrictions placed npon them by the
council Of administration, which is
composed of members OF the national
commission and the local directory.
They think now that the different COM
mfttees have lent their aid and advice
during the constructive era of the fair,
should allow it to be run by
one man--the director general. Colonel
Davis and Mr.. Burnham have had nu-
merous consultations in regard to the
matter and have
Inaugurated Mild Rebellion
against the council of administration.
The usefulness OF the director of works
has about departed now that the build
ings are completed and it is easily con-
jectured why Mr.. Burnham has formed
this alliance with the director general.
The national commission will not meet
until July |. and if '.the one head"
scheme is successfully managed the
director general will be in control by
the time the national body convenes.
The plan OF the director general Is to
SimpiifY the Machinery
OF administering and some time ago he
ssnta letter signed by himself and Mr..
Burnham to the council Of adIninistra-
ton, recommending that the director
general be clothed with full authority
as the executive head of every depart.
ment on the fair and that the ceremonies,
ways and means, transportation and
admissions committees be discontinued
and the functions assumed by the coun-
Gil of administration. The council has
hesitated ID take favorable action but
on the contrary issued an order the
other day describing the manner IN
which the general director and the di.
rector OF works should arrange for fete
days during the period Of the exposition.
After conference with Mr.. Burnham
Colonel Davis compiled list OF days
for June which he has sent to the ecoun.
Gil. He announced that he neither
accepts nor refuses the method OF pro
cednre proposed by the council, bu'
merely asks its confirmation. The lisi
is ais follows: Z
June 8 Denmark; national holiday
June 8--Nebraska.
June 10-Travelers Protective asso
citation. a
June t5 Germany; his imperial ant
Tcyal majesty ascended the throne.
June II Massachusetts; Bunker Hill
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-06-03
St. Paul Murder.

ST, PAUL. June "A fracas occurred
in carpenter shop aty515 st. Peter
street, aboat 9 a. ~. between II. w.
Covington and George Trenter. Gov.
ington struck his companion a fearful
blow with IA hammer. crushing his
skull and rendering him senseless.
Trenter was taken to his home at 124
Iglehart street, and a doctor was
called In and expressed doubts as: to
whether he eoai,i live Covington has
been arrested.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-06-03
Buted With Honors.

VERMIILI@, s. D., June 3.-The
funeral OF Uhted States Marshal C. j..
Fry took plae under the auspices Of
the Masons, assisted by the Odd Eel
lows and Rights of Pythias.> All
places OF buness were closed by re.
quest of the myor.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-06-03
Medical Matters.
Twenty Million for a Road,

LOUISVILLE, June 8. 1t is again re-
ported in railroad circles that the Louis
vile and Nashville has secured contool
OF the Newport News and Mississippi
Valley road. 1t is generally believed
that the purchase has been made. The
purchase price is put at $20, ,00O, GOO.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-06-03
Passengers Ininrea.

NASHVILLE. Tenn. June "a wreck
IN which eleven persons were injured
occurred on the Northwestern division
Of the Nashville. Chattanooga and st.
Louis railroad, near Newsoms station.
at $40 q, IN. Therear coach of passen.
ger train NO. 81. from Memphis, due
here at 7 o'clock. Jumped the track and
rolled down an embankment between
80 and. &C feet high.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-06-03
Work 81. .Incansliarles.

HTRoN LAKE. Mimi, June i. 3.--Incen-
diaries fired the granary belonging to
Emil Peterson. three miles east of town,
and burned 800 bushels Of grain. War
rants aye out for the suspected parties.
There WIS no insurance ON the building
nor corlhnts.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-06-03
MIN Lives Lost.

VICTORIA, c.. June 3-The
steamer Tacon. which has arrived
from Yokohama brings the news that
the Russian srvette Nitiaz went
ashore on the Cotan coast May Is ard
was totally wrecAd. Nine lives were
lost - ~
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-06-03

The Chicago Specuiator Arrested ON
Charge of Abduction.
CHICAGO, June 8. Edwin Partridge,
the well known board OF trade man.
was arrested on warrant sworn ont
by Mrs. Frances Korzinski, who ac-
cuses him OF abducting her daughter,
Sarah Korzinski, 49, years old The
warrant was issued by Justice Ham
burger. before whom Pardridge was
taken and gave bail in the sum of 81 900
for hearing June D.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-06-03
Episcopal council Postponetl

FARIBAULT,, Minn., June 3.-The
council of the diocese of Minnesota,
which has been called for June Z and 8
in the Cathedral of Our Merciful
SAVIOUR, this city, viii be postponed to
Wednesday and Thursday. June 81 and
~, N account of the illness of Bishops
Whpple and Gilbert.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-06-03
Chicago Grain Snrn mary.

CHICAGO. June 8, 1893.
Wheat made show OF strength early but
soon weakened. Prices again made new rec
ords. The strength early was ON bad crop re-
ports from Missouri light local receipts and
plentiful inquiries from exporters. AT the
close the export sales reached 3s5.OoO bushels.
Corn was again lower. Receipts were enor-
NOUS. Shippers bought cash grain slowly.
Oats were rs weak as grain. Pork was higher.
Lard and ribs lower