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The Dickinson press., 1894-08-18
Highest of all in Leavenng Power-Lae U. Govt Report
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john wnsen.r Formally 1n.tallc,

Je LIN Wagener Formally Iuatalls.l
as City Treasurer of st. Paul.
st. Paul, Aug 14.-John Wagner
took charge of the city treasurers Of
fee this morning. lii addition to the
list of clerks published Mr.. Wagner
has appointed the following: George
.. Ncttleton of the Fifth ward; f. X.
Gravel, Fourth ward, and W. W. Nc
Cauley Of the First ward. The office
force is now complete. Charles L.
Horst, the retiring city treasurer,
turned over S1.l45,S73lO to Mr.. Wag-
Oncr. In addition to this there was
$243,500 tax levy certificates of indebt-
cdncss purchased by the water board
and placed to the credit Of its sinking
fund. There was also $5.5O5.S6 due
the street. sewer and bridge force. The
cash was represented by certified
checks Oh sixteen st. Paul banks, in
Guiding one for $14,GS3.4O on the in
solvent Seven Corners bank
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Otherwise.

OthCrNt6es
Oates, Democrat, is elected governor
Of Alabama, defeating Kolb, Populist
The smallpox quarantine ut the Jol-
let Qll.) prison has been raised.
New York capitalists will erect a
large zinc smelling plant at Cherokee,
Kan.
Zeimer Il Co.. retail dry goods mer-
chants in New York city, have failed.
The liabilities are placed at $4,000.
Gen. Weaver is nominated for con-
gress by the Democrats of the Ninth
Iowa district.
The strike in Chicago is declared of
by the A. Il. U. on all lines but the
Santa Fe and Chicago 4 Eastern IL
linois.
In fight with Louis Groeinser of
Cincinnati for the welter-weight cham.
piOnship Of America, Danny Needhan
of st. Paul wins.
John J. Jenkins is nominated by the
Republicans Of the Tenth Wisconsin
district to succeed N. L. Hauyen III
congress.
John S. Johnson has decided to en-.
ter the ranks of professional bicyclists
/ In order to defeat Zimmerman, fol
which purpose he will go to France.
The long Republican deadlock in the
Seventeenth Wisconsin senatorial dis
trict is broken by the nomination of j
J. McGilvray.
Striking butchers surrounded the
packing houses ut South Omaha and
refused to permit any one to pass until
satisfactory explanation was given.
The Church of the Immaculate Con-
ception was dedicated at Pcsotum, ILL.,,
by the Rev. J. l.. Spalding, bishop of
Peoria.
George Crockcr, supposed to have
been drowned six years ago, rcappear-
cd at Sharon Springs, n. Y, and found
that his wife had married another man.
The 1,5OO men who struck at South
Omaha packing plants last week have
lost, and the plants are running as
usual with full compliments Of new
men.
Frank w. Haley Of Rochester, N. Y,
| filed IL claim against the state for $31
OG1 damages for the killing by the
state of $50 head Of cattle, said to have
been affected with tuberculosis.
May +. Livingston, teacher of Lake
county, Ind, has filed breach of prom.
| Use suit against Prof. Paul $. Gristy of
Hobart, for $4,000. The parties have
been keeping company" for three
years.
David Riddle Of Glasgow, one of the
largest horsemn!, in Scotland, is suing
the firm of +. Bennett l. Son of Topc-
ka, Kan, for $l59,27O The amount is
claimed On bills Of exchange in sums
of $500 and $4,000 and notes for sums
from 500 to 1,1OO indorsed by Ben
nett Il Son.
Judge Seagrave Smith of Alinncapo
lis has filed his decision in the district
court in the case of the 500 road
against the Fircmen's Insurance COM
pany. finding the plaintiff entitled to
recover the sum Of $500 for which the
suit was brought. This decision settles
the dispute which has been going on
for over two years regarding the pay
ment Of the insurance on the elevator
at Gladstone. Mich, owned by the 500,
which was destroyed by fire Nov. %.
1891.
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Foreign Gossip.


1t ia reported that Japan's navy has
been defeated by Chinese war vessels.
The scalcr Viva has arrived ut Vic
toria, e. C.. with 10000 SKINS
Queen Victoria gave a grand banquet
at Osborn In honor of the German en-
peror. Seventy covers We're laid.
G. p. Huntington has reopened nego.
tiations with the Mexican government
for the purchase OF the Tchuantcpec
1sthmus railway.
The Monte de Pietc, or national
pawnshop nc Roubaix, department of
Nord, France, was destroyed by fire.
The damage amounts to 100000
francs.
SiXIy-nine million lire in italian sill
yer has been collected in Belgium,
France and Switzerland. Italy has re-
deemed in gold 56,OOO,OOO lire of this
amount.
Shinichiro TIurino, chief of the diplo-
matte bureau of the department for
foreign affairs Of japan, has been ap-
pointed minister to the United States.
He studied at Harvard.
Cipriana, the Italian anarchist who
was accused Of plotting with the ex-
Deputy Fel!ce and Pctre Casselll dur
ing the troubles in Sicily recently, has
been ordered to leave Brussels. He
Will go to London
Great Britain desires to act entirely
in accord with the United States ut
Bluetields, Nicaragua. and will refrain
from any interference. except such as
is considered necessary for the protcc-
ton Of British life and property and
to maintain treaty obligations.
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rlutl,oat Capsixed,

Marine City, Mich. Aug 14-Word
reaches her" of drowning accident
in Sydcnllam. near Thornyhurst, Ont.
yesterday. in which four young people
lost their lives. The names Of the
dead are Miss Haywood Of Wallace
burg. Ont: Mr.. Johnson, Miss l..
Winters and Aliss Il. Winters. No one
saw the accident and it is not known
just how it occurred. The party started
to cross the river in an old flat-bot-
toned boat, and it is supposed it cap
sized. All the bodies We're recovered
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Presidential Nominations,

Washington, Aug. 1i.-Thc president
today sent t. the senate the following
nominations: Treasury, Armand NJ.
I)cllvalit, :lssHycr Of the mint ut New
Orleans. War, First Lieut. John L.
BellinScr. Fifth infantry. to be captain
and first Quarternraster. TO be Indian
agent, Marshal l'etet of Indiana, ut
kalanlatl agILcy, Oregon.
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Saltwater, Mimi, Aug. 13.-The TAX
ing OF testimony in tho disbarment pro-
ccclings brought by ex-senator Sabin
against J. n. Searlcs is completed and
will be submitted to the supreme court
the first week in October. The case has
been OH trial before Il referee for two
months
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Prisnnsrn RclcnseI.

Sioux Falls, $. d.. Aug. 1l.-O. +.
FILLS, Earnest Sopcr. james Ferguson
and Charles Sheldon We're released
yesterday from tic pcnitcntary after
serving two years each for cattle
rNstling. They We're I'LL from the
Black Hills. to which place they all re-
turned except Sheldon. who will try
to get work here
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ync.u,Iinrium nj nc,I1vooa

Redwood Falls. A1inn.. Aug. 14.-Firc
of inccndiary origin resulted very seri-
nlsly "n the farm of Tom Grimes, the
barn burning with all its contents He
lost Il valuable Cly,lestlale stallion and
work horse and other valuable articles
besides some grain. The loss is esti-
mated at S1,3OO, insurance, $500. There
is no clue to the origin of the fire.
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Crook worked Dy crooks.

Minneapolis, Aug. 14.-H. B. Crook,
manager OF dime museum near the
corner of Washington and Hennepin
avenues, was relieved last night Of $96
by two colorcd women from st. Paul
Crook met the women between Fifth
and Sixth streets OH Third avenue
south. One of the women extracted
his pockctloOl from his vest pocket.
The Dickinson press., 1894-08-18

Londcn, Aug. 13.-Charles Hill, the
seaman of the New York who fell form
aloft Saturday while the prince of
Wales was going on board the Ameri-
can cruiser Chicago. has died from the
effects of his il,iuripS.
The Dickinson press., 1894-08-18
Water Works Pay for I'll cmsclve..

West Union, Iowa, Aug. 14.-J. NJ.
Wetilrrbce's machinery warehouse and
contents burned ut 8 o'clock Sunday
mornine. Loss, $4,000; insurance, $3.50.
1t is known to be the work of an in
cendiary. 1t was the first fire in the
city since the water works were put in.
They undoubtedly saved large part
Of the city.
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Nnb,.cd u Thief.

Preston. Mimi. Aug. II. - William
Peterson, who stole horse from Mrs.
Roscndahl, south Of Spring Grove, was
caught by the sheriff of this place one
milo north OF here and lodged in Jail.
The thief III coming this way stole Il
road cart and hal ness from Ed IversOn
In Treble township on the night OF the
10Th inst
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Wealerx Walk Out.

Washington, Aug. lathe assem-
blage Of Coxey ties, Galvanitcs and So
called industrials who have been en-.
camped at Roslyn, were driven from
the soil of Virginia shortly after day.
break by the militia of that state
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Kalamazoo. Mich. Aug. 14.-L. w.
Eraincrd shot and killed his wife at
Vicksburg :his morning. and then killed
himself Mis-. Braincrd had recently
commenced divorce proceedings against
her husband. and this is the alleged
cause Of the double tragedy
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MURDERED HIS BROTHER.
This Is the Charge Against a Min.
neHOtA M0n

HE tuc ShstFBC against n Mlns
nesOta Man.
Minneapolis. Aug. 14.-Jancs Hunter,
nineteen Years Of age, who resides with
his parents on their farm near Ham
mel, plymouth tow slip. WAS arrested
today at his iomc by Sheriff Ege ON
Charge OF having murdered his broth
or Edwin. The prisoner was brought
to Minneapolis and placed in Jail to
await preliminary proceedings. Young
Hunter WAS married only last Wcdnes-
day by Judge Steele. and the crime
with which lie is charged may evcntl-
ally prove to have been the outcome of
his engagement with his present wife.
The young bride was greatly overcome
when she saw that her husband must
accompany the. sheriff as prisoner of
the law. but the accused seemed little
concerned, and willingly gave himself
llD.
The Dickinson press., 1894-08-18

Kansas City, Aug. ia disastrous
head-end collision occurred on the San
ia Fe road between Hurd and Gibbs
at 2:30 this morning between express
train No. 5, westbound, and express
No. 4, eastbound, resulting in two train
men being killed and several passen-
gers injured and the engines and COM
bination express and baggage cars
completely demolished. According to
orders the trains We're to have met at
Gibbs. ana it is alleged No. violated
orders.
killed-Enginecr Humphreys, Of ex-
press No. 4, Kansas City. George
Caplinser, express messenger of No. 5,
buried in the wreck.
Iajassd-Dan Millsoaugh of Chicago,
baggageman IT No. 4, badly bruised
and hurt internally; may die. Il. T..
Derrick. Chicago, baggageman of No. $,
cut AMI bruised frGm head to foot; will
probably die. Engineer Dan DAILY, on
No. 5, of Fort Madison, shoulder badly
hurt. Fireman Mart Fogarty of Fort
Madison, on No. 5, badly bruised; will
recover. Fireman Il. p. Skyles, OIL
No. 4, Of Kansas City, slightly bruised.
Brakeman Holmes, on No. 5, of Fort
Madison, hand smashed. Justin Nc
Cartly, twenty-five years old, of Chi
cago. Walter N. Durbin, twenty-three
years old, Of Milwaukee; ankle cut.
The trains met on Il slight curve and
came together with terrible force. Both
engineers applied the air brakes and re-
versed their engines, which action alone
was the cause of saving many lives.
As soon as the passengers, and those
OF the train crew not hurt. recovered
from the shock, they proceeded to res
cue the unfortunate victims. Engineer
Humphreys. Of No. 4, was found at his
post with one Of his limbs cut off at the
thigh and his head almost split in two
He died In a few minutes. Express
Messenger Caplinger was instantly
killed. L. E. Derrick, the express mes
senger and baggageman Of No. 5, had
y very narrow escape and his injuries
may yet prove fatal. The momentum
forced him through the side of the car
and landed him on the embankment
about fifty feet away. His face was
mashed to jelly and his body terribly
cut and bruised.
Conductor ClegEorn was In charge Of
No. 5. He handed his order to the AS
sociated Press reporter, which showed
clearly that the two trains were to meet
at Gibbs. The officials of the Santa Fe
Eere say the cor ductOr and engineer of
train No. were responsible for the ac-
cident. hav vin. disObeyed orders to meet
No. ) ut Gibbs. Tho engineer being
killed os'r'sht, no statement Of course
could be ObtaIneu from AllI; but the
conductor states that lie entirely over
looked the orders. The total damage
to property will not exceed $4,000.
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Make the pcrnitv Hcnvv

Washington. Aug. 14.-Iteprcsentative
HOuk of TthrcSSre has introduced a
bill to make heavy penalties for forging
military commissions or discharges
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Two ShilDa Overdue.

London. Aug. 14-I.loyils has lust
posted us overdue two liverpool yes.
sells. the ship Sierra Madrcna AMI the
bark Atom Ccani. The crews OF the
The Dickinson press., 1894-08-18
Prominent Specialist Dead.

Cleveland. Ohio. Aug. 13.-Dr. Julius
Wolfcnstein, who had attained prOmi-
ncnce as an eye, ear and throat spe-
cialist, died today. He was a son Of
DR.. Wolfenstein, superintendent Of the
National Jewish Orphan asvlum.
The Dickinson press., 1894-08-18
Fire MT Nnnttoxxoc. WIS.

ManitOwoc. Wis. Aug. H. Henry
Ochelten. Il farmer near here. lost his
barns and dwelling by fire last night.
Three horses also burned. Loss, !i1G
coo: Insurance. :;S.OO.
The Dickinson press., 1894-08-18
Uanker. Tor Conrre...

Watertown. S. D., Special, Aug. 49,
Col. William Mcintyre announces In
Public Opinion his candidacy for con-
gress. He claims to have some support
from this county.
The Dickinson press., 1894-08-18
Hcr Life Nork Epa.a

Ashland. Wis. Aug 14.-Mrs. Har-
riot Wheeler died at Ashland last night
at the home of her sen. Il. T. Wheeler.
president of the North Wisconsin acad-
emy. She spent the greater portion Of
her life as Il missionary among the In
dians of Northern Wisconsin,
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stonx Earest l.ira.

Virginia. Mimi, Aug 14-A refresh
ing rain fell this morning, putting out
forest fires which were burning in this
vicinity. Little damage was done.
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lTtJCV 81 VIH UICu
Who Wna H0f

Hokah, Mimi, Aug. 13-The dead
body Of man was found near town in
the underbrush last night. Foul play
is suspected. He had been dead sew
The Dickinson press., 1894-08-18

London. Aug 11.-Fcr the week end
Ing Saturday last there were 143 fail
ures In England and Wales, against
Ito for the same period last year.
The Dickinson press., 1894-08-18
Hotel Fire.

Bayfield,, Wis. Aug. 13.-Thc Park no.
tel at LII Pointc, IL popular summer re-
sort. kept by Mrs. NJ. G. Hall. burned
The house was filled with guests, who
lost ~ ,.;r cff"c'e No insurance.
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Iscnc,ils Lntc Cron..

Miller. S. d.. Aug. 14-Sumc rain fell
here today and last night. the first for
nearly two months. Late crops will
be benefited somewhat.
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G. +. johnson Adiudged Ipnane.

st. James. Mimi. Aug. 1l.-Gcorgc p.
Johnson of this city was adjudgcd i'll
sane and was taken to the asylum at
ST. Peter by Sheriff Forsyth last night.
MIR. johnson. was clerk of the court.
The Dickinson press., 1894-08-18
WRECK IN MISSOURI,

RESULT OF A CONDUCTOR DIsOBEY.
ING ORDERS.
Two Passenger Trains ON the Santa
Fc Collide, killing Two TrainMen
and InjurlnE Several Other Train-
men and Several Passengers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-24
THE KITTsoN ESTATE.

Attempt Of the Heirs Of Sophy Crcsicr
tO Break the Will.
ST. PAUL, Jan. a.-JudSe Willis of the
district court began the hearing Of testi-
mony in the suit pending between repre-
sentatives Of Sophy Crevisr. now deceased,
and the heirs of the late Commodore Kit
son, the millionaire. The purpose is to
psrpetuatc testimony which will be needed
when that action comes to trial. Among
the witnesses Is Charles Perry, brother of
SOphy Crevier, who is alleged by the
claimants to he the first and only lawful
wife Of Norman W. kitfson, deceased.
Sophy Crrvier. or Sophy Perry. rs she was
when Commodore kittsou first knew her,
was the mother Of the commodores oldest
son. Norman Kittson of this city. II her
claim ~ widow Of Commodore kittson is
it Win -sssake iiiegitimate
children Of every one Of the Kittson heirs
living. with the exception of the eldest
child, Norman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-24
HOLD SECRET MEETINGS.


miseas 1sagss of the American Prsese.
tive AssociaaBoa at Bleo0ingtoa.
BaOoaHSoToN. Ills. Jan N.-A state
eeaveu13oa of delegates from local Ameri.
can Protective association lodges through
out Illinois opened in this city and will
continue three days. A large number of
The 90 odesegates who are expected ars
alresdy n the city and preliminary meet
ings are being held The closest secrecy
will be maintained throughout. The
meetings will be held at Turner hall.
which has been deliberately decorated for
the occasion. The hall has beencompletely
turned over to the association. The janitor
has given the keys over to the association
and has been granted . vacation Guards
are at every entrance. While a great
many are at the hotels large number will
be entertained at private homes. There
are three lodges Of the American Protec-
tive association in Bloomington and q Ia
dies auxiliary, and it is claimed there are
over ], 800 members in the city. There are
u number OF lodges in small towns in the
county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-24
ERleHreuL WRECK Aveareo.

Distractions on tho Railway Track with
Oil to Fire the Debris.
NEW YORK, ga large barrel Of oil,
twelve pine railroad ties, q tree, and a
wagon were placed on the New Jersey and
New York railroad tracks near Oradell, n.
j.. just before passenger train was due.
Engineer Alderman saw the obstruction
and stopped his engine within few feet Of
it. The train was due in Jersey City at
S:l5 p. m. The passengers were much
frightened. Detectives were hunting for
the would he wreckers all night, but NO
clew is reported. The oil was stolen from
the Oradell depot.
1t is supposed that the oil was used 50
that in case the train was wrecked the bar
rel was to he broken and the oil set on fire
by the engine, which would communicate
1t TO the cars and cause loss of life by burn
ing. 1t took the united efforts of six men
10 remove the trucks and ties. The truck
weighed I coo rounds
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-24
BuIl Fights, but Not Prise Fights.

CITY OF MEXICO, Jan. 24.-President
Diaz would not permit the Corbett- Mitch
ell fight to take place in Mexico. He
made this statement to a representative of
the organization which was reecently
formed to pun off prize fights in this cOun-
try. President Diaz stated that If the
sport is too brutal to lie given in the
United States it cannot he given in Mex
leo.
The government Of the federal district Of
Mexico has completed the deal by which
bull fighting is to be renewed in this city.
The concessiOnaire is the city council.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-24
Break for Liberty.

RICHMOND. Va. Jan 2i.-Twelve Of the
boys confined in the reformatory at Laurel,
Q few miles from the city. made their es-
cape. The institution is conducted by the
Prison Reform Association of \ irginia.
and to IL, In the discretion Of courts, boys
NAV he committed in lieu Of heing sent 10
the pcnitentiary. The dash for liberty was
q bold one. the guards being taken COM
pletcly by surprise and the whole affair
was evidently preconcerted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-24

UTICA. n. " Jan. @-Thc Oneida
cOsntv gr.nd jury reported rrgardi,s
I'VE believe that q rrmesiy for an evil Of
this kind can only bc found by the enact.
usent of legislatiou which will afford .
bstter and stronger security TO the theory
and practice q medicine" The attention
q the grand jury had been called to the
death Of Ma sophie Garfield. late Of
Booncville. In the last few weeks Of her
life she was treated by Christian Scient-
lists, and died without the attendance Of q
physician.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-24

JOLIET. Ills, Jan. 2l.-The Illinois Steel
mills started up with go men at work.
The mill will run steadily for some time.
Next Monday the rod mill of the Illinois
Steel company. after lying idle for n year
will start and 100 men will he put to work
in that department. Feb 1, Lambert 8:
Bishops wire mill, . branch Of the Con-
solidated Steel and Wine company, will
start up, giving employment to $50 men.
The Phoenix mills and several other small
factories will start up about that time.
Things begin to look better and the mer.
chants as well as the laboring men are re
jOicing over II.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-24

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2i.-The ways
and means committee voted to re-
port the full bill. including the in
come tax. The house went into
committee Of the whole again to con-
slider the tariff. Representative Beltz-
hoover opened the debate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-24
Conservatory Of Music burned.

JACKSONVILLE, Ills. Jan. A.-The llli-
nois Conservatory Of Music was discovered
to be ON fire in the midst Of rccitatiOns,
and at once there was . scene Of wild con-
fusion. The fire originated in the hot-air
fiue and the entire building was soon en-.
velOped in flames. ss they were not found
until they had made their way to the attic
through the partitions. The teachers and
pupils managed to get out, but there were
some narrow escapes. The building was
much damaged and the loss will foot uT
many Thousand dollars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-24

New YORK, Jan. i2l.-President
Cleveland. his sister, and Private
Secretary Thurbcr arrived this
morning. and passed through to
Hartford to attend the funeral Of the
presidents nephew. They will re-
turn Thursday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-24
Dissolved the Injunction.

CLEVELAND. Jan. :4-Judge Kicks in
the United States circuit court has dis-
solved the injunction obtained several
months ago by the Edison Electric COM
many against the Buckeye Electric COM
pany Of this city. restraining the latter
from manufacturing nm improved incan.
de.cen, electric lamp. The Buckeye
works which have been closed down since
the Injunction was granted viii! resume ct
ooer vwith ~ men
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-24
Officers and Troops Clash Al
Jacksonville.
What the Corbett- Mitchell
Fight May Precipitate.
President and Party en- Route
to Hartford. 3
Doings of the National Law
Makers.

JACKSONVILLE. Jan. 24.-The Off
GERS are having hard work to control
the troops. and bloodshed is feared.
The governor has ordered the entire
militia here, and serious trouble is
gravely apprehended.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-24
s.ss Z. .. ls.sse .. sAe v,shs.

HARRisBuRG. Pa, Jan. 2&.-JOhu L. Sui
Ivan, the ex-champiou pugilist Of the
world. appeared ct the opera house here 10
the leading role in his new play. At the
close of the performance he announced
thst be would leave for JscksOnvillc tC
see the Corhett- Mitchell deht. He Is con
Bdeut that the men wtll fight. and says
thae Coebett Win wis-