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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-12
FROM THREE HUNDRED TOWNS.

Returns of the Maine Election Give Cleaves
3@.SC0 Plurality.
Lewiston, NJ, Sept. l2.-The following
is the vote for governor from 800 towns
compared with the vote cast in the same
towns in 1899: Henry B. Cleaves (Rep).
50 ..sji; Charles +. Johnson Dem), 25,lO4;
L. c. Batcmnn (Pop), l.1,o; Ira G. Hersey
(proD. 3,o32; Republican plurality, 32.es6.
in ls9, the same towns voted as follows
Henry b. CIeaves Rsp }. "a, S53; Charles +.
Johnson Den), 1856; L. c. Biteman
(pop.) 2,99i; Aaron Hussey (Pro), 2,O'';
Il publican plurality, 10,94
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-12
Frightfui Fall of AN OIdi=uy.

ANNA, Ills, sept. 12 --HirS. Eliza
Steers, n widow of GG years, met death
here at an early hour in the morning. y
iew weeks ago ia the house in which she
.yrd with her daughter stairway had
been removed, but no railin; or barrier
had been placed across the top landing.
About / o'clock IN the night the old lady
agose from her bed, and walking out OF
her room on to this landing fell from it to
the njor below. IL distance Of .welve feet.
She struck on her head, crushing her SIX I'LL.
sac never resAincd cou-ciouSuesS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-12
ROSSER SHOT DEAD.
Killed While in the Act Of PlunderinS n
Cash Register.

Cash Register.
CHICAGO, Sept. 12.-Thomas Cantwell,
Jr., son of Thomas A. Cantwell, president
of the Eagle Brewing company and ex-
assessor of the west town, lies dead at
Rolston's morgue, IL Adams sweet. He
was killed at ! o'clock in the morning by
Tommy Morgan, an ex-prizs fighter and
barkeeper at Ben Braces saloon, 20D0 State
street. At the time of the killing Can't
well and companion are said to have
been i'll the act of robbing the cash regis
ter in the bar, Cantwell covering Morgan
with n revolver while his companion rfied
the till. Cantweli was shot twice. Tho
first shot took effect in the wrist and the
second entered the head Just above the
right ear from which the man fell dead in
his tracks. Officer Owen O'Couner heard
the shot and placed Morgan under arrest
He was locked up at the Twenty second
Street station to await an investigation by
the coroner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-12
saved by Her Corset Stays.

LoCsvIiLL. sept. IA special to The
Times from Richmond, KY, says: Just
as the congregation was leaving the Mt.
Peasant CHristian church, for town,
William S.xsmith stepped up to the or
gIuist, Mrs. Jones and fired two shots at
her from n pistol. Only one bullet struck
her, but her corset stays saved her life,
aad she was only badly frightened. Six
smith escaped No cause is known for
the attempted murder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-12
a Cyclone In Memph,..

MEMPHIS. Tenn, Sept. IA cv-
clone swept over the north end of
Memphis at noon today. which badly
damaged the Louisville IL Nashville
shops. tore up n dozen residences.
turned over bridge and injured sew
cral people. Robert Culp was killed.
wilkes Yandall will die. and several
people are reported to be badly in
jured. The property loss so far dis
covered will be $50, 600.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-12
TOUCHED A LIVE WIRE.
= Detroit Man Thrown into Insan
Paroxysm SIN by the Shock.

= Detroit Man Thrown into AN Insane
Paroxysm by the Shock.
DETROIT, Sept. l2.-Fr ederick j. French
went to the top of u l,5-foot electric light
tower to adjust the carbons. Carelessly
he worked without his rubber gloves and
received shock from live wire. 1t
threw him into an insane paroxysm and
he fell to the floor of the little elevator in
which he had assembled, writhing and
howling. Fortunately his leg caught and
held him or he would have been dashed
to pieces on the pavement below. Nearly
lO. coo people gathered to witness the
mans perilous position. At the end Of
IN hour two fellow linemen climbed the
tower, and tying Freuch's hands and feet
managed to lower him to the ground. lie
was removed to IA hospital and will proba-
bly, recover.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-12
Old soldier Killed by u Woman.

D5TTOS, o., Sept. l2.-Ben L. Travis,
aged b.. pensioner, aud Julia a. Batten.
AGED ~, his paramount, engaged in quar-
r.. with fatal results. The woman used a
club On Travis. iufl,cting wounds abous
the head from which he died n few hours
LATER. she gave herself up to the police
aud claimed that the blows We're struck in
defending herself from his drunken bru-
ti.ity. They lived near the Soldiers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-12
Terrific and Fatal Natural
Gas Explosion.
Fatal and Destructive Cy-
clone at Memphis.
The Great G.. A. r. Gathering
at Pittsburg.
The Plucky Finnish Sailor
Ends His Adventure.

ANDERSON. Ind. Sept. ia ter
rife natural gas explosion occurred
at Alexandria, near here, this morn
ing. The Free and Galloway blocks
were completely wrecked, and the
family of f. o Meyers was buried in
the debris. They were rescued, but
two were fatally injured. Tie West
crn Union Office. United States ex-
press Office. hardware store and a
bank were completely destroyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-12

A aIjndr,rne is a sentence that reversed read
The ,ame Is when taken from beginning TO md
Tn,, for example, Nov Eve won." Resd II
hackwara or forward 1, Is the same. But you
c,nno, rev. rse the sentence o. death that a ne :
lected cola involves, unless you It once take DR.,
Pierce $ Golien Medical Discovery. This l. ie
great blood food and blood purifier. IL il soV-
ereign remedy FOR all diseases due 10 imposer-
,.hed blood. such as consumption. bronchitis,
weak lunge, scfofua, and their kindred.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-12
Morrison Militia Company Paid.

SPg!NGFIELD. Sept. I2.-Adiutant Gem
eral Oreudorff has been notified that Com
pany l, Sixth infantry, at Morrison, has
been paid 81, rs. CS. amount due for strike
services. Honorable discharges from the
military service of the state have been
granted to Privates j. E. c. Lyons and
John Donnelley, both of Company X,
Fourth infantry, at Centralia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-12
says His wife Hanged Him.

ELDOEA, Ia, Sept. l2.-J. L. Taylor. a
gardener at Ackley, a town eighteen miles
from here, was found in his barn hang
iaS to raiter with rope around
his neck. His daughter, who
last discovered the body, at once
notified neichbor, who arrived
IL time to save Taylor, who declares that
liS wife hanged him. IL is alleged that
Taylor Is in the habit of becoming intoxi-
C..tQ and abusing his wife
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-12
Convention of keeley Leagues,

COLORADO SPRINGS, Col, Sept IL
There were only about 80 delegates pres
ent when the national convention of
Kelley leagues was called to order and an
adjournment was Immediately taken
until . p. m. Several hundred delegates
en- route from the east have been detained
by railroad washouts in Kansas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-12
Tillman Invites Investigation

COLUMBIA, S. C., Sept Ex-Governor
Tillman i'll reyly to the New York Worlds
question Us to his view of Englishmen
''meddling with our affairs" relating to
negro lynching, says: an reply to your
telegram of this date would say the Eng
ishmen are welcome to scour and learn
the truth. They can't investigate us from
New York. l will afford them every facil-
iry to get at the facts"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-12

james Naa Hisc is hangman of New
Jersey aud has owed Joseph Grover, OF
'eW brunswick, y. j., security debt for
many Years and showed no inclination to
,'''"e good the money Grover had to pay
,.I az lndorsing one OF Van Hise' notes.
= H' latter hanged u man ut Jersey City
@ ,.p other day, bu; he did not draw the
'-a0 Gruvcr had IL attached.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-12
The Great q. a. IL. Gathering.

FirrsBURG. Sept. u. - Standing
room commanded high premium in
the Grand Opera house this morning,
when the 2sth annual encampment
of the Grand Army Of the Republic
was formally opened. The report of
Adjt. Gen. Mcech shows that the
mem bership year ago was 397, ,23S,
and is now only 360.Os3.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-12
Ininni. Wrnthrr nnd Crop Report.

sr@SGFlELp. Ills, Sept. l2.-The rain
fall FOR the week has been generally in
excess of seasonable average throughout
Ia, state and was well distributed. The
heaviest amounts reported-in inches and
Auudrrdths-were: Kankakee county. 1l.45;
Mclieury, 9GG; Cook, 131; Grundy. $50;
hrudall. 635; Douglass. so; LaSalle,
y, DaKnlb, 421: and 10 Davies, 80.
The weather conditions have been very
favorable for all crops
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-12
Piucky Frictsah In Port.

BREMEN. Sept. 12.-Capt. Adolph
Frietsdh. the Finnish sailer, who left
New York Aug. in the schooner
rirged skill. Nina. without any COM
panion. arrived here ut noon today.
His boat was somewhat damaged,
her rudder having been lost and she
was leaking.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-12

ST. LOUIS, S-pt. 12.-The statement OF
the Wabash system for the fiscal year
ended June 3G, 1894. shows a deficit OF
SOL, .G5, instead of a surplus OF s24',oS'.
derived from the previous years trafhce or
q t,tal difference in profit OF SJl9,3i1.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-12
Have You Money
To Invest?
If so, read this:
z Per Cent Loans.

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 az accrued
interest. These Iv.as have
been carefully selected by
US. and are frst-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, 1894-09-12
Believed To BE a Michigan Man.

CHEYENNE, Wy, Sept. 12.-The guest
at the International hotel registered as
George H. Maxwell Of Mexico, who died
of opium poisoning. is believed to have re-
sided at Ishpeming, Mich. His identity
was discovered by means OF Masonic
ring which he wore.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-12
CostIY Cbicacn Lire.

CHICAGO, Sept. 12.-Fire early
.his morning destroyed the building
snown rs the Arch Fair on Sixty
third street. with loss of $50, 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-12

Eudy's Pile suppository is guaran
'eeu to cure piles and constipation
Ir money refunded. Fifty cents per
. ooN. Send stamp for circular aud
.ree sample to Martin Rudy, Lapcas-
yer; Ia. For sale by 4. H. Thomas
ana Hartz X Bahnsen, druggists,
hoek Island, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-12

What do you take medicine for?
Because you are sick and want to get
well, of course. Then remember,
Hoods Sarsaparilla cures.
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.
The Visit of Wilmington Division, Un
form Rank, to Washington.

The Visit of Wilmington Division, Uni.
form Rank, to Washington.
Wilmington Division, Uniform Rank
K. of P, has completed the arrangements
for its visit to Washington, D. c., on the
occasion of the biennial session of the
Supreme Lodge. 1t will start on its trip
next Monday evening, leaving the Delaware
avenue station of the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad at 6 o'clock, and will journey in
private cars. 1t will be in command OF
Capt. Thomas Mullan, Jr., and be accom-
panied by First Regiment Band, number
ing 20 pieces. The sir knights will be in
fnll uniform. They will remain in Wash
ington four days and will be quartered at
the Hotel Johnson, Thirteenth and E
street.
The session of the Supreme Lodge will
begin Tuesday morning and continue until
the end of the week. 1t will be big
affair and is expected to attract about 1OOO,-
900 visitors. A parade in which 25,OO0 sir
knights will participate will take place
Tuesday afternoon. Eighteen thousand
sir knights will camp in the vicinity of
Washington monument and there will be
prize drills daily. The first prize is 81, 500
and the lowest prize 800. The supreme
body will have headquarters at the at the
Ebbitt House.
The following Middletown sir knights
will participate in the parade: J. A. Suy-
dam, J. c. Jolls, J. W. Gary, George Dick
inson and William Francis.
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25
CHURCH NOTES.

The twilight service at the NJ. E.. Church
will begin at o'clock hereafter. The meet
ings are largely attended and much ap-
preciated.
Rev. Thomas L. Haynes, of Smyrna oc-
cupied thu pulpit of Clayton M. E church
last Sunday morning. In the evening the
Epworth League had charge Rev. w.
Taris will preach there next Sunday both
morning and evening.
Rev. Eugene Griggs of Laurel will again
oficiate at st. Anne's P. E. church to-mor-
row at both morning and evening services
All are cordially invited to attend. Mr..
Griggs officiated last Sunday at st. Anne's
and his excellent sermons were very fav-
orably received.
Work has been commenced on the new
Episcopal church at Andora, four miles
north of Elkto The edifice is Of stone
and will be known as st. Andrews Church
in memory of Rev. Robert Lloyd Colds
borough. former rector Of Trinity Church
Elkton. The building will cost $1,000.
Rev. n NJ. Brownies sermon on Sunday
on the unending life of the soul, was very
clear and logical expression of the teach
incs Of the Methodist church on the SUBJ
ject of Immortality. He was listened to very
intently by large congregation, among
whom were a number from the Presbyter-
ian church who expressed much pleasure
in hearing the subject SO ably and lucidly
discussed.
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25
ISAAC EMPSON.
Another Old Landmark Gone,

Another Old Landmark Gone.
Isaac Empson the oldest colored man of
this community died on Tuesday at the
residence of his son Thomas on the Alston
farm near town, where he had made his
home for years. He was 81 years old; for
several months he had been unable to be
out, but during his long sickness his chill
dren and friends ministersd to his necessi-
ties. He was well known throughout this
county, and in his day was great power
on the farm, and as leader in the harvest
field or on the threshing yard he he had
few equals. He was famous as a GRADER,
and only year ago he was able to use the
scythe in moving lawns, which work he
took delight in doing. In the days of
slavery he was owned by Outten Davis,
who bought him with his two brothers
from the Zillafro estate. He was manu-
mitted when he was thirty years old, and
always lived in this neighborhood. He
and his good wife Emaline, who died about
eight years ago are among the writer's first
recollections, and many incidents in the
history of some of the old families of the
neighborhood we have learned from their
lips. Isaac was noted for his industry and
his loyalty to those for whom he worked
in early and middle life. He had the dis
tinction of being the only colored Demo-
crat of this community and at election
time he was in demand by the leading
Democrats of the district
His funeral was largely attended. Ser
vice at Dale's church were conducted by
his pastor Rev. MIR. Holly assisted by sew
eral other ministers.
Johnathan Hazard another old colored
man died at his home in Hamtown on
Thusday, aged 80. He had been ill for a
long time and death to him was great re.
lief. His funeral will take place to-day.
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25

cedented business depression is due to the
hopeless incompetency of the Democratic
party to conduct the affairs of this govern.
ment. and that relief can only be obtained
by resource to those principles which
made and maintained our prosp; rity al
home and respect abroad, under the wise
and patriotic administration of its affairs
by the Republican party in the past and
we urge upon the patriotism and good
sense of all the people of this state the
foregoing declaration of principals.
H. That the school system of the state
should include an increased appropriation
for the benefit of the colored schools
thereby securing them to increased educa-
tional advantages But,to put an end to the
Democratic Misrepresentation we declare
that we are opposed to the education of
the races in the same schools.
Is. We commend and heartily endorse
the wise and patriotic course of the Hon
Anthony Higgins, in the Senate of United
States. Always in the forefront of the
battle for Republican principles. never
ashamed of his cause or afraid to MAIN
tain it, he stands to-day among the leaders
of our party in the nation and justifes the
confidence which led the Republican party
of Delaware to cali him to the high Office
of the United States.
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25
TOWNSEND TOPICS.

The merry-go-round has departed.
Walter Finley has returned from Buffalo.
Elmer Taylor has moved to Philadelphia.
John Boyd is building new barn on his
farm.
There is demand for more dwellings in
our town.
Rev. Mr.. Bell has returned to his home
in Easton.
The Town Commissioners are repairing
the lookup.
The Public School Buildings are under
going thorough overhauling.
The new Roller Mill is gaining reputa-
tion for making excellent flour.
The corn cannery has started up. The
yield Of corn is reported to be light.
D. B. Maloney is furnishing the material
for new school building in Sassafras.
Several of our young people went to Fox
Hole on Wednesday on a grabbing expedi
ton.
E. N. Moore. W. H. Money and D. P.
Hutchisou went as Delegates to the Repub-
lican State Convention last Tuesday.
The Epworth League of Friendship
church gave lawn party in the grove ad-
joining their church on Thursday evening
Mrs. shockley and family, Mrs. Smith
and daughter, Mrs. Lyman, Harry Hart and
Jno. Collins have returned from a weeks
stay at Collins Beach.
The tomato cannery will start today. The
late rains have materially improved the
crop and fair yield is expected. Both
canneries are operated by local help.
Some of the colored people who gathered
here last Saturday night were unusually
boisterious and threatening. Ignorance
and whiskey make bad combination.
Prompt and decided action should be taken
by our town authorizes against disturbers
of the peace.
At the game of ball last Tuesday, played
here, Port Penn scored 80 and Townsend
%. The enjoyment of the spectators was
very much marred by the unusual amount
of profanity on the ground, INDUCED in
principally by persons not engaged in the
game. This should not be allowed.
The one hundred and fifth anniversary
of Union Church was celebrated last Sum
by an all day service. Rev. F. F. Carpen.
ter preached in the morning. An old time
love feast was largely attended in the after
noon. Rev. Mr.. Shepherd, of Sudlersville,
preached to a large congregation in the
evening. Monday following large cam
vas tent was erected in the grove adjoining
the church in which services will be held
in the evenings for two weeks. Rev. R. l.
Watkins of Odessa preached Thursday
evening Ali day services will be held
next Sabbath.
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25
MISS JOLLS ENTERTAINS.
A Party on Railroad Avenue with
Dance at the Gymnasium

A Party on Railroad Avenue with a
Dance at the Gymnasium.
Miss Sallie Jolls entertained about 40 OF
her young friends on Wednesday evening
at her home in Middletown, and varied
pleasures were enjoyed during the evening.
At $50 the company repaired to the
Gymnasium Hall near by where music and
dancing were the attractions.
After several hours spent in the giddy
whirl, refreshments of ices, creams, melons
and cake were served all of which were
thoroughly enjoyed.
Among the guests were: Misses Mabelle
Taylor, Lucie Cochran, Mary Dunning,
AIDA Foard, Evlyn Littleton, Ada Mifiin,
Miss Cheairs. Mary Maxwell, Ethel Pitt,
Blanche Armstrong, Nellie Ernest, Bernice
Metten, Daisy Naudain and Annie Adams.
Messrs. Frank Pool. Grey Taylor, Will
Collins, Edgar Clark. Ed. Collins. Gilpin
Massey, Harry Johnson, Fred Crouch,
Edgar johnson, Rob. Johnson, Norman
Crouch, Allen Mcdowell. Louis Naudain,
Ed. Massey, Charles Jolls, John Jolls, Irwin
Deakyne, Phil Burnett, Howard Barnes
and others.
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25
LITTLE LOCALS.
Miss Bessie Reynolds entertained few
friends in an impromptu dance at her home
on Wednesday evening.

Miss Bessie Reynolds entertained few
friends in an impromptu dance at her home
on Wednesday evening.
The shirt factory began operation on
Wednesday, after ten days vacation fol
I clearing out the winter stock and getting
ready for work on summer goods.
The tomato cannery has begun operation
| with fifty hands. mostly Bohemians. The
tomatoes are not ripening fast enough TO
keep the plant operating more than half a
day at time, but next week we hope there
will be fruit enough to keep the full force
at work all the time.
The sale of household furniture as adver-
tised on the fourth page, offers opportuni-
ties for bargains. Persons desiring to see
the goods can do soby applying to George
W. Ingram. The furniture is all first class,
the sale at the house formerly occupied by
Mr.. Floyd Chaney, on Cass street will be
next Saturday.
&c. F. Hopkins had the misfortune to
lose his money bag, containing about ten
dollars on Thursday, He is sure it was
stolen from the money drawer in the bak-
cry store, but he has no evidence against
the culprit who ever he may be. Ten dol
lars is big snm of money in these days,
and we sympathise with Mr. Hopkins in
his loss.
George Goldsborough young colored
boy about 13 years old, recently in the en-
ploy of Benjamin Armstrong at the brick
yard, was arrested Thursday evening and
placed in the lookup. He was given a
hearing before the squire and taken to
New Castle Jail yesterday, charged with.
threats against the life and property of Mr..
Armstrong. He had been discharged by his
employer and being a wicked, vicious sort
of a boy there is no knowing what deviltry
he might do. The work house is the only
place for such, as he is said to be terror
when things don't go to suit him.
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25
PORT PENN.


i A breast-work of stone is being con-
structed to protect the Augustine road from
tidal encroachments.
There have been several large excur-
sions to Augustine Pier this week and tou-
rists pervaded the town.
The game of baseball between the Port
Penn and Odessa teams, Wednesday after
noon resulted in victory for Odessa, the
score being : to4. /
They have not succeeded in recoyerins
the body Of Hiett Granam, Of New Castle
who wss acoidently drowned on Slon
Point Monday 1;eht s.
Alfred cssps ~ disd % Tuesday mora
Ing. ths 2lst; alkeFss liussrins Illness. All
f6nsral fpok place On 4te 1<th. 1Ae catse
of his dsatk M oon51ppIf ~. NJ
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