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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-14
MEMORIAL FROM INDIANA


TO the Wabash River
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-Senator Voor.
hecs presented in the senate a memorial
adopted by the Indiana Legislature at its
session OF 1893 asking congress to author
lze the construction of a ship canal from
Lake Michigan to the head of navigation
OF the Wabash river. This memorial was
adopted more than a year ago but the
secretary of the state Of Indiana, in trans
mltting, explains that it was overlooked
until recently. The memorial sets forth
that there Is fall of seventy feet from
the southern shore of Lake Michigan to
the head waters of the Wabash river. and
that, since the soil is sandy and the coun-
TRY generally level, it would be compar-
atlvely easy task to construct the canal.
From the headwaters of the Wabash to
the head of navigation the channel of the
river could be followed, the plan being to
deepen and widen it. In its resolution of
memorial the Legislature says that such a
canal was suggested in 1875 by Major G..
l.. Gillespie of the United States engineer
corps, who, after thorough investiga-
tion, pronounced it feasible and by all
odds the best and most practicable route
for ship canal from the lakes to the nav
lgable waters leading to the Gulf of Mex
leo. The memorial was referred to the
committee on commerce.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-14
SENSATION At NEWPORT.
Information Of a Plot to kidnap Mrs. w.
X. Vandcrbilts Daughter.

AuhorHhatiOn Oh flOt TO htdnap Mrs. w.
n. Nandcrbilts Daughter.
NEWPORT, r. l., Dec 14.-Following
quickly upon the heels of the anonymous
letter sent to Mrs. Frederick W. Wander
bilt, charging her with encouraging an.
archism and warning her to beware be-
cause she gave 800 newsboys Thanksgiv-
ing dinner, comes another report affecting
the Vanderbilt family of a far more start
ling nature, nothing less than plot to
kidnap the lovely daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. w. n Vanderbilt, Consuela Miss
Vanderbilt is fair, well proportioncd and
of medium height, has bright, animated
manner, and bewitching vivacity, and it
is at this belle of society that the blow is
said to be aim ed.
A society woman, who was recently
married. confirms the report and SAYS that
Mrs. Vanderbilt herself told her the
story. She says that Mrs. Vanderbilt.has
received within the past two weeks three
anonymous letters, in which it is stated
that an attempt will be made to kidnar
Miss Consuella, and that she should be on
her guard. that the attempt would be
made when least expected. This society
lady said she understood that the letters
were in the same handwriting as the
one sent Mrs. Frederick Vanderbilt about
her feeding newsboys, but she could no,
say whether they came from Boston OF
here
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-14
To Constitute q Land Court.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-Commissioner
LGnorusuxu % the general land ,oflsce has
framed bill for the action Of congress,
providing for the creation of three divis-
ions Of three men each, with specified
tenure Of office to constitute land court.
1t will be required to bear and decide all
contested land cases, and the decisions
will bear equal weight with those of the
commissioner. Appeals will be allowed
to n board in the Office of assistant attor-
ney general and questions of law may ap-
pealcd to the supreme court of the District
of Columbia. The certification of certain
questions from there to the United States
supreme court will be allowed. The
boards will be composed entirely of per-
sons now employed in the department.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-14
Violent Submarine Explosion,
OLD CRATER IN VIOLENT ERUPTION
Cliffs Fall from the Shock and Inky
Darkness Covers All.

Cliffs Fall from the Shock and Inky
Darkness Covers All.
The ship then proceeded around to the
south side of the island, when it was seen
that the old crater of Mount Maryun, III
the center of the island, was in violent
eruption, and that dense masses Of smoke
were rising over all the western island.
On returning while round Dip Point, "a
sudden outburst accompanied by contin-
uous violent explosions took place. About
two miles to the southwark of Mission
Station the cliffs We're seen to be falling
inland, and flames appeared over the crest
of the gap behind the mission. The ma
tives were assembled in terrified groups
on the beach, and accordingly sent boats
in, offering to take off all that wished
The group was in n state of terror and
the noise of the eruption was indescriba-
bic. Dust and debris from the burning
brush fell continuously. Throughout the
next day earthquake shocks were severe
The next morning we proceeded to the
northwest point of the island as far as
Dip Point, which was found TO be inky
darkness, objects being scarcely visible
over a quarter Of a mile. We communi.
Gated with the shore and found the natives
reassured, as the actual fires in the vicin-
ity had ceased. At p. IN. we proceeded
to Port Sandwich, not clearing the shower
Of dust till more than half way across.
Several shocks We're experienced on the
way, and in all thirty y-one distinct shocks
were felt in seven hours and u half on
board the ship, one ut 2:30 a. M. being par
ticularly severe. A greas portion Of the
cliff at Dip Point has fallen into the sea,
and all along the shore to the eastward
clouds of dust are rising and landslidcs
have occurred. Dust was now falling
heavier than ever, but of lighter color
and finer description. Everything on
shore was covered with the deposit, the
landscape being of one uniform dull slate
color and the ship gray mass.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-14
DEBS GUILTY.
The Federal Court on the A.
X. y. Leader.
VERDICT GIVEN TODAY.
The Charge of Contempt
Sustained.
The Act in Connection With
the Great Strike.
SUBSTANCE OF RULING.
SUBSTANCE OF RULING.
The Union President Gets Six
Months in Jail
Others Three Months-Other
News Of the Day.

CHICAGO, Dec. 14.-"Guilty as
charged" was the finding announced
by the federal court today against
President Eugene V. Debs, of the
American Railway Union, and other
leaders of that organization on trial
with him for contempt, in violating
the injunction during the great rail-
way strike last summer.
Judge Woods then said that though
not in accordance with the usual pro-
cedure for contempts he would per-
NIT defendants to say why sentence
should not be passed. The court
room was crowded. Debs and the
other defendants were present listen
ing anNiously to the reading of the
decision. The meaning of the state
ment by the judge sentences in two
cases not to be cumulative is that
one case is for contempt and the
other for violation of the several
statues. The later case is merged
in the former.
Debs Gets Six Months In jail
Debs was sentenced to six months
in the county Jail and the others to
three months each, except McVane,
released as not guilty.
The opinoin is very long and bris-
tling with citations and precedents.
1t overruled all other points con-
tended for by tha. .deiense.-sand--h held
that the court had jurisdiction by in
junction, both for protection Of the
interstate commerce and for the pro-
lection of the mails submitted to its
care. The officers of the A. r. U.
had control of the strike and were
responsible for violence. While they
occasionally counseled against it,
they evidently did not desire to pre-.
vent intimidation. They only
wanted to restrain it enough to re.
tain public sympathy. The claims
Of oppression and arrogance by the
Pullman company, even if true, could
neither furnish justification nor pal.
liation for giving up the city to dis.
order. and paralyzing the industrie:
and commerce of the country. The
court therefore finds the defendants
guilty OF contempt, as charged in
each OF the cases. The same sen.
tence will be ordered in both cases
but it is not intended they shall be
cumu lative.
After the court had offered the de.
PENDANTS the privilege Of speaking
before the sentence, they were given
permission to retire with their at
torney sor consultation. On return
ing. the attorney announced that
they had decided not to make any in
dividual statements. but that they
felt they had been guilty of nc
wrong. On announcement of the
sentence the prisoners smiled in 6
relieved sort of a way, evidently hav'
ing expected more severe punish.
ment. They were gwen 10 days te
perfect an appeal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-14

CLEVELAND, Dec 14.-A large number
of leading wholesale hardware men from
all parts of the country are in session
here behind closed doors. The meeting,
which was called at the instance of the
Cleveland Hardware Jobbers' association,
has for its object the formation, if pos
sible, of n national association Of hard
ware men and a general discussion Of the
hardware jobbing trade. Local organiza-
tions already exist in many of the larger
cities, and it is the intention to merge
these into one national association.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-14

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-Therc was
a spirited incident in the banking
and currency committee this morn
ing. MIR. Walker said he understood
it had been quietly arranged for the
democrats to consider the Car
Isle bill tonight, and be pre-
sented to the house Monday.
Mr.. Springer said the COM
mittee had agreed to q meeting Satur-
day night. and it was hoped to reach
vote on it then. Mr.. Walker pro-
tested ut the unseemly haste in act
ing on hastily prepared bill. as Mr..
Carlisle confessed it to be. He
moved to reconsider the action,
but it was voted down by strict
party vote.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-14

Ladies, shu cosmetics. Host Of the common
preparations contain poisonous chemicals wnich
exert deleterious action on the ekin: and at the
best no paint, powder or wash can supply the ma
tural beauty Of q fine complexion. They are pal
pable. and palpable fraud is an asonination.
Pure rain water and good health are esst nials 10
a healthful skin. The former is plentiful; the
after can be regained and KEEP. by the use Of DR..
Pierce e Golden Medical Discovery. which prri-
6es the blood, removes pimples. backheads and
roughnese. strengthens impaired digestion and
wards Of pulmonary diaeases. Without pure
blood you cannot have clear complexion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-14
His Loss Is Austin's Gain.

AUSTIN, Tex, Dec. 13.-Frank Falco-
ner, employed ut the cotton seed oil mill
here smashed the dishes at his residence,
destroyed portrait of his wife's first hus.
band, punched the head of his mother-in-
law and then swallowed morphine, from
the effects of which he died. His wife has
some property which she refused to let
him control
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-14
Elevator and Warehouse Burned.

VALPARAISO, Ind, Dec. 14-The Grand
Trunk elevator and warehouse was en-
tircly destroyed by fire 1t contained TO-
600 bushels of wheat and large quantity
Of oats besides other cereals. The origin
Of the fire was incendiary. Every car
attached TO west bound freight train on
the Grand Trunk was side-tracked near
the elevator and was broken into and
robbed of several thousand dollars worth
of goods during the progress of the fire.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-14
4 Per Cent Loans.
Government Bonds,

The following is a partial
list of completed gilt-edged
first mortgage loans on hand,
which we offer for sale, sub
ject to previous selections,
for their face and accrued
interest. These loans have
been carefully selected by
us. and are first-class in
every respect. They are all
z PER CENT net to the inves-
tor. We have many other
loans to offer, if these are
not in amounts to suit the
investor:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-14
Famous Court House Destroyed.

LEWISTON, ILL.,, Dec. 14.-Lewis-
toms historical court house, in which
Abraham Lincoln delivered one of his
famous speeches in '5s, burned early
this morning. 1t was built in 80.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-14
Supple. for Nebrash. Sufferers

PORTLAND, Ore, Dec. 14.-The
chamber OF commerce appointed q
committee to solicit supplies for the
sufferers in Nebraska. They expect
to forward q train load in a short
time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-14

DO you know that Parks Cough
Syrup will cure it? We guarantee
every bottle. There are many cough
syrups, but we believe Parks is the
best and most reliable. Sold by
Hartx & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-14

SEATTLE. Wash, Dec. 1.-THE
volcano on Mt. Rainer has become
active again. Smoke and steam are
pouring from the crater.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-14

THE ARGUS, 1Oc . week, delivered
every evening ut your door.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-14

The securities we offer are
especially adapted for the
investment OF savings and
trust funds, as our personal
attention to ali the details of
the loan, from its date to its
maturity, relieves the hold
er from all annoyance except
to present his coupon to Us
for collection. For further
information call at the Of
fee of
JACKSON & HURST,
Masonic Temple.
GEO. F. ROTH, supt. Loan Department.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-14

The New Hebrides Shaken to Their Very
Foundations by the Eruption Accom-
panied by Earthquakes-One Village
Dumped Into the Sea with All Its Inhab.
itants-M.gnificent But Bwfui Sight
Seen by a British Naval Ofhcer.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-07-07
PERSONALS.

Miss Cora Green, who has been
away for some time visiting in
Alabama and other States, returned
last Saturday. to the delight Of hel
mary friends
Miss BERTHE Seller, Of New Or.
leans, is visiting friends in oul
lovely town.
Miss Evelyn Band, Of Vaudeville.
is spending while here with her
charming cousin, Miss Evelyn
Morgan.
Prof. j. Hanno Deiler returned
from New York last unday: end
will spend the season al his
summer residence in Covington,
on the banks Of the charm ing
Rogue Falia:
Mrs. H. r. Singleton and her
charming daughter Ruth, Of Jack
son, La, are here on . visit to
relatives and friends.
Mr.. Fl. Larrousini and family,
Of New Orleans, are now occupying
their lovely residence in Covington.
Miss Flora Heintz, Of New Or
leans, is visiting relatives here; and!
is stopping with her brother, DR..
F. J. Heintz.
Misses Lille and Ophelia Huard,
after spending while with their
charming cousins, the Misses
Warren, returned to their home
in the Crescent City last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leopold Levy,
who have been living in Slidell.
are now occupying the Reiling
Cottage In Claiborne.
Miss Fannie Farris, Of New Or.
leans, is paying 3 deligh tful visit
to her cousin, Mrs. Zach. Strain.
Rex, Flanagan. Of St. Peter and
St. Paul Church, New Orleans, ana
Rev. Smith, OF Morgan City. are
stopping at Long Branch Hotel.
Abita Springs.
TWO MERRY MAIDS,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-07-07

ELLERMANN.-On Monday, July 2,
1894. at GAO A. NJ, Emmell Francisco
Ellermann. aged months and 90 days,
youngest daughter of Melvina Schrei-
her and w. H. Ellermann.
This lovely bud, SO young. so fair,
Called hence by early doom,
Just came to show how sweet flower
In Paradise would bloom.
Ere sin could harm or sorrow fade.
Death came with friendly care,
The opening bud to Heaven conveyed,
And babe it blossom there.
A FRIEND.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-07-07
Succession OF Lorenzo y Davis.
Sixteenth Judicial District Court 81
Louisiana, in and for the Parish OF
st. TaMMany.

By virtue o! an order of sac from the
honorable the aforesaid court, and to me
directed, bearing date June -. 1884
Twill proceed to sell at public aoctien
Mt the door Of the Courthouse. in the
town Of Ccvington. in the Parish Of ST
TaMasuy. La: az SATURDAY. the ith
day Of August, 1884. betw'ce legal
saie hours. the following described prn,'-
cry. to-wit:
finy.sev IN aud 91-iO0 acres Of LAM,
together with all tue buildings and inn
proven enia thereon S,i.i laid IS y
p.rt Of The northwest quarter Of section
"a. township 6, south range u east. nn.i
is i,oun.!e.l nortl. by lands Of Charles
Kleenianm. and west ~ lands Of Fritz
Bus,.iue, sitastsa j. q. Tan many par
ish, Louisiana. Sud ]. -n,! is sold 10 pay
debts.
!, Tcrms II saie--.!ash. Will, the hcn.f fl
/ OF appr.isoms NJ.
j. j. STEoHLE, Sheriff.
Lori.ytoa, Ia, in ~, 1894.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-07-07
GOOD SETTLEMENTS

GOOD SETTLEMENT.-Sher-
if Strobe made his settlement
with the Parish Treasurer, last
Wednesday, for the quarter ending
June 30, 1894. He paid 10 the
State $l848 81, and to the Parish
$l6l8 90, and will have more to
pay in before making his final set
Element, on the 10th Of August.
During the past eight months Sher-
if Strobe has collected and
paid over about $4,000, which
speaks we'll for both himself and
the taxpayers, aud shows that the
financial condition of .'Old St.
rammany" will compare favorably
with that of any parish in the
State We have a good cash
balance in the treasury, no out
standing debts, and our parish
warrants are worth their face value.
In fact there are none on the market,
as they are promptly cashed as
soon as they are issued. This is
as it should be, and proves that
our parish officials are doing their
duty in an efficient and business
like manner.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-07-07

Roof gardens have made their
appearance in New Orleans, and a
fine one has been opened on top
ai the Grqnewald Hotel. They
gre said TO be cool and pleasant, on
warm nights, and we are thinking
seriously Of having one built on
the root Of the FARMER Office.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-07-07

Mr.. Chas. Molina, the tonsorial
artist, and family, left for the city
this week, where he goes for medi-
cal treatment. Mr.. Molina has
made many friends while here, who
hope for his complete recovery and
speedy return to Covington.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-07-07

Mr.. A. Caron. who established
IN lce-house in Covington last
week, is doing . good business.
He also keeps melons on ice and
favored the FARMER with . fine
specimen last Wednesday, which
was highly appreciated.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-07-07

OPERA. - The Mikado opera
will be rendered at the Town Hall,
in Covlngton, for a charitable pur-
pose, on Saturday night, July 2lst,
by ladies of New Orleans and Cow
ington. After the perfoI nance
dancing and refreshments. The
object is q worthy one, and q de-
lightful evenings entertainment is
assured. Admission, 25 cents.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-07-07

Last Tuesday afternoon we were
visited with violent wind and rain
storm, with thunder and lightning,
and some hail, which cooled the
atmosphere and greatly benefited
the growing crops. We had ano-
ther hard rain Thursday.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-07-07
A BIG DIFFERENCE.

j. A. Wright and family, Of
Austin, Texas, arrived in the city
the first part of the week, in search
of health. They will probably re-
main several weeks.-Boyce Enter
prise.
The above speaks very well for
the recuperative properties of the
town of Boyce, in the Parish of
But it seems to us that
several weeks is rather long time
to spend in search of health. If
Mr.. Wright and family had come
to Covington, in the Parish of st.
Tammany, they would have felt
better the next day. and would be
well in less than a week.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-07-07

Rough rice is quoted At S. % to
IS so, against 81 % to So 25 at
this time last year. This indicates
that it pays something to hold back
for higher prices, and there is
evidently more money in rice than
there is in wool, cotton or cane.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-07-07

A GRAND FAIR will be given by
the ladies of Vaudeville, on Saturday
and Sunday, July IA and Is, at Jackson
Park, for the benefit Of the Catholic
Church. The Fair will open Saturday,
at l r. NJ, and continue two days.
Admission ten cents. Children free.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-07-07

We are having delightful summes
weather. The days are refreshing
" cool, pleasant and exhilarating,
and at night q pair Of heavy blan-
kets and two or three thick quilts
are absolutely unnecessary for COM
fort, and We learn that many have
dispensed With their use tor the
time being.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-07-07
CARD OF THANKS.

The Committee of Arrangements of
the Entertainment and Ball given by
Covington Lodge, No. l2l, Knights OF
Pythias, on Wednesday, June 9th,
hereby tender their thanks and appre-
citation to the ladies who assisted At
the refrcshment tables. aud in arrang-
ing the hall.
DIR. C.. Z. Williams,
Chairman.
H. H. Smith,
c. L. Hosmer,
Percy S. Barelli,
w. T. Hosmcr.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-07-07
FOR SALE.

Two lots, with good large Brick
Dwelling, in the town OF Madison
vile, situated on the river front,
better known as the Bullitt property.
Apply to r. GALATAS,
Madisonville, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-07-07
New Advertisements.
NOTICE..

The annual meeting of Stockholders
of the East Louisiana Railroad will be
held at Covington, La, on Thursday,
July u, 1894, for the Ella,ose Of elect
ms, hilectcfs, and such other business
as may come before the meeting.
W. }. POITEvENT, Secretary,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-07-07

The Fourth was quietly observed
in Covington. There was a moder-
ate display of fireworks, the stores
were closed and there were several
picnics given in honor of the
Nations llath anniversary
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-07-07
NOTICE.

The French Benevolent Associa-
tioL will meet Mt the old Catholic
Church Monday evening. July
16, at TIN. All members are re-
qneste'l to be present.
+. PEHREAND,
President.
\. PARIsY, Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-07-07

! GRAND BALL will be given g.
Jackson park, ID Manaeyille, ssturda.ii
night, July IL, for the benefit Of the
Catholic Church. Gentlemen's adMis
sion, 25 cents. Ladies' and children
free.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-07-07

New subscribers are coming in
every week, which fact encourages
us in our humble efforts 10 get
out paper which will reflect credit
upon our town and parish.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-07-07

OUR fRE4IuM.-hlerl paid w
subscriber to the FARMER is entitled to
\ copy of ssDr. Kendall's Treatise on
the Horse and His Diseases" A most
valuable book. Ask fov It whs you
come down to settle up.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-07-07

The handsome steamer New
Camelia, with Capt. Hanover on
deck. and Clerk Langhoff in the
the Office, is doing q fine summer
business.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-07-07
Rucklcn,s Argsica Salvc

The Jest SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Khcum,
Fever Sores. letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilbiains, CONS and all skin Er,p'
tions. and positively cures piles. Or no
pa, required. 1t is guaranteed to gse
perfect satisfaction or money refnnde !.
Price Is cents per box. For sale by w.
G.. Hcintz.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-07-07

This is the sort of weather that
caused Sidney Smith on one
occasion to say that he would like
to take of his flesh and sit down in
his bones.