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The Washington bee., 1894-09-08
HIS LIFE FOR A KISS.
Robert Cross Held by one Man While An.
{ other Shoots Him Seven Times.

Robert Cross Held by one Man While An
{ other Shoots Him Seven Times.
birmingham, Ala, Sept. 4. = Near
Newsite, Tallapoosa County, yesterday
morning, James Ashley and his son,
Robert. went into field where Robert
Cross, young farmer, was harvest
ing. Robert Ashley held Cross while
The old man fired seven bullets into his
body. Ashley fired as long as Gross
breathed, remarking: 81 am going to
shoot as long as there Is breath in the
damned rascal's body" Cross went to
church with Ashley's daughter Sun
day and kissed her. She reported the
matter to her father, and the murder
resulted. A posse is in pursuit Of the
Ashleys, and if captured it Is likely
they will be lynched
The Washington bee., 1894-09-08
SfrucE a CunLen JVrecIr

New York, Sept. 3.-The steamer Sag
inaw, which arrived here from Santo
Domingo last night. brings news from
Puerto Plata to the effect that on Au-
gust 10 the Hamburg-American Packet
Company'S steamer Calonia struck a
sunken wreck in the harbor and will
probably prove a total loss The Colo
MIA is a vessel of 1,479 tons and was
built in 1887.
The Washington bee., 1894-09-08
ALLEGED DEFAULTER CAUGHT.
A. ii. Wilcox is Supposed to Have $780,.
600 Too Much With Him.

A. III. Wilcox is Supposed to Have $780,
600 Too Much With Him.
Chicago, Sept. A. II. Wilcox, Of
Chicago, charged with swindling his
business associates in Philadelphia out
Of money, has been apprehended in
Buffalo at the instance of his former
partner, Charles n. Codding, Of New
York, and f. S. Pusly, Of Philadelphia,
and taken to New York city. Wilcox
formerly lived here. According to the
detectives his apprehension is for al
legged extensive defalcations from his
partners. The sum is not known, but
is supposed to be about 100000 1t
is believed that Wilcox will be able to
make a settlement with Codding and
pusly,
The Washington bee., 1894-09-08
Iowa's War Governor Dead.

Iowa City, Ia, Sept. 3.-Samuel ].
kirkwood, Iowa's war Governor, died
yesterday afternoon. He had been
gradually failing for some time. He
was born December 20. 1913. Kirk
wood was elected to the United States
Senate in 1866 and again in 1879. He
resigned later to enter the Cabinet of
Garfield as Secretary of the Interior.
The Washington bee., 1894-09-08
Samoan Rebels Submitting.

Auckland, Sept. Mail dispatches
from Apia confirm the report of the
submission of the Atua rebels. After
Malietoa's conference aboard the Gu
.acOa, it was decided TO attack the
Aana rebels under Tamasese. The
opinion of the Europeans at Apia is
that a British and German lombard
ment would be futile.
The Washington bee., 1894-09-08
millionaire II. NJ, Rivers Eound,

Philadelphia. Sept. 4.-E. NJ. Byers,
the millionaire iron manufacturer of
PittSburg. who was spirited away from
his home In May. 1893. by friends Of
his WIFE from instituting proceedings
Of lunacy against him. has been locat-
ed at the Pennsylvania Hospital for
the Insane in this city
The Washington bee., 1894-09-08
The Old. Old Story.

Fairmount. w. Va. Sept. 4.-E. A.
Young, a wealthy insurance man, with
his attorney. has entered suit for di-
vorce from his wife, and for $4,000
damages against A. J. Moorefield, a
prominent lawyer, for alternating his
Wife'S affections.
The Washington bee., 1894-09-08
CHOLERA.
1he March of This Awful Disease Through
out Russian Provinces

Vienna, Sept. 5.-Numerous members
OF the LandWehr who attended the
military manoeuvres at Bukowina have
been Frustrated with an illness which
resembles cholera. 1t is stated that
merchants who arrived at Mini Nov
sGrda. Russia, to attend the great fair
are leaving owing to the rapid increase
Of cholera. The population has be-
come panic-stricken by the spread of
the disease. In Galicia during the last
three days 623 new cases, with 313
deaths, have occurred. In BukOwina
during the same period 46 new cases
and % deaths have occurred.
The Washington bee., 1894-09-08
ATTACKED BY A BULlDO0.
Col. Esdra's Children Saved by Their Lit
tie Water Spaniel.

Col. Esdra's Children Saved by Their Lit
( tie Water Spaniel.
> Hackensack, Sept. A. - While Clara
and Arthur Esdra, aged respectively
ttwelye and fourteen years, children Of
Col. Arthur Esdra, were walking along
Railroad avenue yesterday, they were
attacked by a bulldog belonging TO
James Reilly. The beast flew at the
boy. when his sister interposed, push
ing the lad aside and receiving the at
tack of the animal. His teeth grazed
her cheek. A little water spaniel which
was with the children saved them from
a second attack. The little dog flew
ii the bulldog, and was nearly torn
Flo pieces before it was rescued by some
men. Col. Esdra says the bulldog has
ATTACKED other people, but Is permitted
10 run at large by the owner because
the latter says he pays license fee
for the dog.
The Washington bee., 1894-09-08
Irnrisinr in P0rfu cal.

Kingston, Sept. At is reported that
an uprising has taken place in Port
au-Prince. resulting in severe fighting
in the streets. Several Of the ring
leaders of the outbreak have been ar
rested and shot, but the revolt is said
to be still spreading.
The Washington bee., 1894-09-08
British Vessel Seized.

Valparaiso, Sept 3.-The British
steamer Stella, which was carrying
arms for the insurgents in Peru. has
been detained at Lota. Chill. at the in
stance of the Peruvian Consul, who
protested to the Gillian authorities
against permitting the vessel to de-
part.
The Washington bee., 1894-09-08
Ex-Gov. Wilson to Take the Stump.

Charleston, w. Va, Sept. 4.-EX-Gov.
+. w. Wilson has offered his services
10 the State Democratic Committee
during the campaign and desires To be
sent into the Second district TO meet
Thomas b. Reed, who will take the
stump there for William T. Wilson's
opponent. He will be sent there.
The Washington bee., 1894-09-08
He yybistIed .Sweet Marie .,

Buffalo, n. Y. Sept. 4.-William Will
terberger was in his garden whistl:ng
Sweet Marie" when his neighbor, Mrs
Ross. a woman Of ungovernable tenn
per, shot twice at him with a revolver
and chased him into his house The
woman is under arrest. She will be
examined as TO her sanity.
The Washington bee., 1894-09-08
CAPT. FREITSCH.
He is Travelling in Good Shape Across
the Atlantic.


the Atlantic.
Baltimore, Sept. 5.-nhe steamer
Menantic from London, spoke the
schooner Nina On August 26 1,255 miles
from Queenstown. An officer Of the
steamer who boarded the Nina found
Capt. Freitsch alone and in good health.
The Captain said he weathered the
heavy storm of August IA, during
which his rudder split. The Milwaa-
keeian had no fears Of reaching Eng
land safe
The Washington bee., 1894-09-08
BomhaTding Matarim.

Amsterdam, Sept. 1.-The lombard
ment of Matarim. the capital of Lom-
box. by the Dutch warShips continues.
The native garrison Of the town have
thus far refrained from attacking the
Dutch troops.
The Washington bee., 1894-09-08
An Ecclesiasticai Conrress.

Rome, Sept. Am International &C.
cleSastical congress will shortly be
held in Paris under the presidency Of
the Bishop of Grenoble. The congress
will discuss important questions affect
ing the interests of the Holy See.
The Washington bee., 1894-09-08
Cholera Spreading,

623 fresh cases of cholera and 313
deaths in Galicia in the last three days.
In Bukowina there have been forty
six fresh cases and twenty-five deaths.
The Washington bee., 1894-09-08
Mrs. Maybrick Must Remain in Prison.

London. Sept. 3. = Home Secretary
Asquith has declined to appoint com
mittee TO inquire into the condition of
Mrs. Maybrick. There will be no re-
Taxation Of the prison rules in her
favor.
The Washington bee., 1894-09-08
Senator Jones Now a Popu1ist.

Washington, Sept. 5.-Senator John
o. Jones, of Nevada, has announced
that he will affiliate with the Populist
party. He will go to Nevada soon TO
enter the campaign for the new third
party.
The Washington bee., 1894-09-08
California Wine Ahead.

Antwerp, Belgium, Sept 4.-The COM
mittee of the Antwerp exhibition has
awarded a gold medal to the Cal.for.
MIA wine exhibit
The Washington bee., 1894-09-08

Fifty Cents Per Week
S5 CASH
~AND~~
soc. Per Week
w buy you a home in the
CITY OF BOWIE.
so CTS. pEg WEEK,
The first opportunity Offered
co!oled people to secure Homes
az Weekly payments OF - cents
a week or Two Dollars per montt
1000 LOTS Fla sale.
IL the city of Bowie, State of
Mary land. Only 20 minutes ride
from Washington. Double track
% trains stop daily. Fare to and
rom Washington, only Six cents
by communication ticket. The june
ton of the Baltimore and Poto-
mac and Pope Greek Railroad
Telegraph and Express Offices
The best depot ON the Baltimore
and Pott &c ra iroad. rs
churches an, hools already built.
The most healthful spot in the
State of Maryland. Title to prop,
erty perfect. No Taxes. and pur-
chasers of lots will receive tier
deeds, with certificate of title
"Free "
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-19

Democrats assemble ana Listen to
Speeches Lase Evening.

Democrats assemble and Listen tn
NPseef s- A@s1 Evening
About ONE hundred and fifty members
M the kansas Democratic Flambeau club
met go tnelr clu9 rooms last evening and
e.l7lal-el 'lle ''lAeef7 VINO were elected
MI IT- .s ,-,,
,,-i+h E -rsse5 -
life in Kansas under Democratic rule.
After his speech. addresses we're de-
T. III fa5iar Il s-eis.' 'I ls1l-ez.g
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-19
Kansas LAWYERS COMING.
There VIII Be $50 OF Them from Outside
of Topeka.

A larger attendance is expected at the
eleventh annual meeting of State Bar as
ISOLATION shan At any other meeting ia
the history of the organization
Secretary G. j. Brown has received a
great many letters from members Of the
association. who signify their intention Of
being here and Dit. Brown thinks there
viii De at least $50 here.
The banquet viii Pc held On Thursday
evening at the Copeland on Ihroops At
which about 175 viii Sit down.
Henry Wade Rogers address on the
Claw Making Power VIII be delivered
on Wednesday evening at Representative
hall
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-19

Hoods Sarsa parilla is carefully pre-
pared from Sarsaparilla, D .ndeIion, MAJ
drake. Dock. Pipsissewa, j uniper berries
and other well known remedies, by q Pc
culiar combination, proportion and pro
cess. giving to Hoods Sarsaparilla cura-
tive powers not possessed by other medic
cines. Tt effects remarkable cures when
other preparations fail
Hoods pills cure buiOusness-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-19

It's all the same, a slight cold, con
gested lungs Or q severe cough. One
Minute Cough Cure banishes them.
Il JOsTHz
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-19

Oxford MADRAS India
Ehrtings At
ToPEKA SHIRT 8I'F'G Co
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-19

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear
There is only one way TO cure deafness
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused 10y an infamed con-
difion of the mucous lining of the
eustachian tube. When this tube gets
infamed YOU have a rumbiing sound or
imperfect hearing, and when it is en-
tirely closed deafness is the result. and
unless the Inflammation can lie taken out
and this tube restored TO its normal con-
dition, hearing viii be destroyed forever,
nine cases out of ten are caused by
catarrh, which is nothing but an inhamed
condition Of the mucous surfaces.
We viii give one hundred dollars for
any case Of deafness Caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure Send for circulars. free
IL il CHENEY 81 CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by druggists, zoe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-19

The Cleopatra Properties by the Carload
"a Today.


Arrive Today.
Fanny Davenp0rts scenery for the pre-
sentation of cleopatra" is expected iii
Topeka this afternoon and her stage car
penters viii be at work tomorrow getting
It in place at the Grand opera house.
There viii be two car loads.
Miss Davenport plays tonight at Col
orado Springs. and tomorrow viii be
given up to travel, the company arriving
mere sunday afternoon at O'Clock
During her performance al Pueblo on
"a ednesday evening Miss Davenport was
called before the curtain twice and the
theater management was compelled TO
put camp chairs in the aisles TO accom-
nOQate the people who wanted to see her
"Cieopatra Is her fayorite piece, and
he Is sand to appear ~ better advantage
2 that presentation IMAM III any ia heI
ePeflofy-
A-9 lOSei Alau4A 7ii0i1 ~ eolne an ia
H power y make me engagement me
.1lealElcai event OI lAe year An arc
llghl mas neen placed upon lne Stage ana
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-25

ara time this afternoon. The murMs
ing broke in torrents of rain. though
the prospects are good for a clear
afternoon. The militia have been
ordered home, and most of them left
this morning. Those remaining are
determined to see the fight. Both
champions arrived in the city early
this morning and are declared TO he
in fine condition.
The city council of Jacksonville a,
a meeting last night decided not tt
interfere with the fighters.
Corbctt's seconds made a kick
about the post rings not being padded
and workmen are changing them
Betting is heavy. with odds of $lOt
to $40 on Corbctt.
In the Ring.
JACKSONVILLE, Jan. 25.-The pre-
liminary arrangements were all car
ricd out with little incident. and tn,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-25
Strike Of Pottery Workers.

EAST LIVERPOOL, O., Jan. p A genera,
strike has been inaugurated by the pot
terry workers against the proposed reduc-
tion in wages and bitter fight is pre-
dicted. The manufacturers have made a
compact to stand together and the en-
ployes say they will not do q stroke of
work at the terms offered. 1t is probable
that time and necessity will force the men
to yield. but before they give up it is
feared there will Ike trouble. The feeling
is decidedly ugly. and if an attempt is
made to introduce new hands there is dan
ger of an outbreak
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-25
NO REPORTS MADE.
Grand Army Men Can't Find
Pension Frauds.
no ANSWER TO COMMANDER ADAMS

His Letter Asking Veterans for Names q
Any Persons Receiving Pensions and Nss
Entitled Thereto Read in Every Post In
the Country without Soaring Up Case
Another Month Given Before the Com
mauder Tackles Cleveland.
BOSTON, Jan. 25-About a month ago
Commander-in-C Chief John Adams, Of the
Grand Army Of the Republic. isshed q
letter to the various POSTS Of the order
throughout the Tinted States calling at
tention to the fact thaf President Cleve-
land in his message to congress had made
the statement that thousands of neighbor.
hoods have their we'll known fraudulent
pensioners. and asking each and every
post to report to the commissioner of pen.
sions at Washington, as well as to the
headquarters of the Grand Army. the
name Of any person in receipt of a pension
and not justly entitled thereto under the
law. This request is based on the ground
that the mission of the Grand Army is to
encourage honor and purity in public af-
fairs.
Duty OF the Order.
II such wrongs actually exist it Is the
duty of the order to give all possible aid
toward rectifying them, Union veterans
being as anxious to guard the treasury of
the nation in time Of peace as they were to
defend the flag in time of war. A member
of the executive council of the Grand
Army, who was In the city, stated that al
though this letter had, in compliance with
the general orders. been read in every post
in the county, not single report, either
alleging or suggesting that any specific
individual was receiving pension under
fraudulent circumstances, had so far been
received at headquarters. He added that
| If another month passed and the same
conditions continued to exist it was prob
| able that the council Of administration
would is>ue formal reply to President
| Clevelands allegations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-25
yERY.iAfEsT'
IN THRM 1Ma RogNds,.
|. E ~
Corbett Defeats the Eng]1H
Pugilist. N
Gentleman Jim Makes Shost9
Wo,k of Mitchell. II
Three Blows in Succession Do
the Business.
The Preliminaries, Withdraw
al of Troops, Etc.

JACKSONVILLE. Fla. Jan. os.-Judge Can
has granted permanent injunction to the
Duval club, restraining sheriff from inter.
fering with the Corbett Mitchell fight.
For the first time the state was
represented In court and met an issue
raised by the club. Attorney
Gencral Lamar was present and
fought the injunction on Governor
Mitcheli's behalf. Later telegram wa
received from Governor Mitchell stating
that martial law would not be proclaimed
II is hard to .ee how the governor is goine
Go stop the Eight now and it is confidentl,
stated that 1t will be pulled OF in thu
arena here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-25

CLEVELAND, Jan. a5-There were sensa-
tional developments in the burglary Of the
residence of Charles Pcase and the assault
Of that man. &. A. Pease of $50 Bond
street. a grandson of Charles Pease, called
at the latter's residence to offer his sympa-
thy. After his departure the housekeeper,
Miss Davis, informed Marshal Billington
that she recognized young Rhass- s.0aa0 0f
the burglars. Marshal Ellington ard
Deputy TOwie arrested young Pease and
Richard Hamilton. and they were locked
up, charged with the crime. Both young
men are prominent ana popular in this
cify
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-25
DYNAMITE IN tHE STOVE
Two People Killed and Others Injured by
the Explosion.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. @5.-A special to The
Post Dispatch from San Antonio, Tex,
says: A terrible outrage resulting in the
death of two men and the serious if not
fatal injury Of six others occurred just as
the Missouri, Kansas and Texas train was
leaving San Marcos. A dynamite cart
ridge which had been placed in the smok-
ing car stove by some unknown person,
exploded the stove and half the car being
shattered in pieces. Ed Binding, a travel
ing agent Of the City brewery of San An
tonic. and j. c. Heidelheimer, prominent
merchant of Austin. Tex, were instantly
killed. All the other passengers in the
car, six in number, were injured, but
their names have not been secured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-25
INCOME TAX MEASURE.


UsyaA Explains Misapprehenslon which
Has Arisen.
Jan. 25.-Representative
Bryan Of Nebraska, who with McNillin
framed the income tax measure, explains
misapprehension which has arisen as to
the TAX on the salaries Of senator's, repre-
and other public officials.
"TSe tax applies to all salaries, public
sid private alike" )" he said, land the same
exemptions are given to public officials as
to private individuals. The salary of a
senator or representative being 5000 re-
ceiyss the exemption Of 1900 and pays
& per cent. tax on the balance The dis
bursing officer Of the senate and house
retains this per cent. ON 1000 ON each
congressman's salary and turns IL over to
the revenue collector Of the district. All
public officers whose salaries are over q.
600 must nay the same per cent. ON the
excess over 1900. The president is, OF
course, as much subj ct to the tax As any
other official, and he too, has the same ex.
emption of t4,OOO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-25

LAFAYETTE. Ind, Jan. a5-The recently
dedicated Heavilon Mechanical hall OF
Purdue university WIS destroyed by fire,
which started from natural gas explO.
sion. The hall was completed and dedi
Gated last Friday. President Smart that
day turning the building over to Governor
Matthews as a part Of the state agricul-
tural college. The college is a mile from
the city and has no fighting apparatus
whatever. The building had a magnifi.
cent mechanical equipment. valued at So,
600. Much Of this is destroyed or badly
damaged. The building with its appur
tenances cost nearly $lOU,OO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-25
FIFTY coNvlcrs BREAK OUT.

Some Of Them Are Shot. hut Others Sue
ceed In EsrapinE.
Coal CREEK, Tenn, Jan. 25.-Fifty con-
victs confined in the branch state prison
here escaped by crawling through the bars
Of the water gate leading into the stock
ade. They effected their escape just at
dark and shortly after dark several pe,ies
trians were robbed in the vicinity. As
soon rs the escape was discovered the
guards started in hot pursuit firing con.
stantly. Several men We're shot. but more
succeeded in escaping. Many are hiding
In the mountains around Coal Creek. At
this same place two years ago the whole
number Of convicts in the stockade, about
go. were liberated by the miners. Some
Of these escaping are among those then re
captured. They are all in for terms not
longer then fifteen years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-25

MADISON, Wis, Jan. 25-Arguments for
the pardon of Miss Rose Zodolski have
been made before the governor. The APP
plication developed nothing new in the
sensational case and opposition to a pardon
contented itself with showing records of
the trial and the supreme court, both of
which declared the verdict just. The gov
ernOr took the case under advisement, but
it is not likely that he will grant a par
don
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-25
Co.di.,on Of t:-ors. ". ChiI.l..

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. GA bulletin is
sued on Mr.. Childs was to the effect that
he passed q comfortable night and was
resting easy. Neither Dr. Costa nor DIR.
Deidy would say anything in rcferencc to
Mr.. Childs' lower limbs being paralyzed.
The fact that physician is constantly at
the bedside Of the distinguished patient is
proof positive that Mr.. Childs is very
sick man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-25

NEWTON, Ills, Jan. a5.-Anselmo Jack
kidnapped his 2-year~old son, Tommy. lie
entered the home of his divorced " ife
shortly after dark. seized the child and
fed. The mother gave chase, but Jack
made his escape. 1t is thought he was
aided and has gone to Kansas. No war
rant for his arrest has been issued. rs the
divorce decree granted last May failed to
give the mother the custody of the child.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-25
lorssest the Victor.
n ,.r~w,sars,. Am.rt@a n..a.

ToIEpo. a., Jan. g'.-By the extravasa.
tioo of blood into the muscular tissues fol-
Io,riug a n, Of vomiting Harvey Kenyon, .
i.d Of l3. living at Walch, Marion county,
I,a. hem practically mummifici below the
Snrr-. The feet and legs turned yellow
and then black and the muscles resemble
dr;r,i csrtiIcgc. similar in color and gen.
ey.l appearance to dark k-colorcd glue. The
doctors are unable to assign = cause for
the cuuslitiOn. which has existed week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-25
kosTTl;lG FOUND GUILTY.
Verdict of tho Jury After Deliberating for
Three Hours.

Three Hours.
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 25.-After deliberat-
ing for three hours the jury in the case of
John b. koetting, cashier of the defunct
South Side Savings bank, returned a ver-
dict of guilty of the second count" This
count charged koetting as ''owner" of the
bank with having received deposit after
he knew the hank to be insolvent. The
South Side Savings baA closed its doors
July 81 last daring the panic. and the evi-
dence at the trial has shown its manage.
ment to he about as hEd as it could be.
Koetting took flyers in wheat and lard
with the savihgs Of willows and orphans
and the list of paupers he made has neve,
been equalled in this community by any
one man. :,1Hhe bank is estimated to be
$500, 600 short.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-25
sssdsy Opening In CaliGor.ia.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. :s-All cpposi-
tion to opening the Midwinter exposition
fair Sundays has subsided. Sunday will
be the great day at the fair. The Musi-
clans union has formally protested to the
exposition managers for employing thirty
four local musicians and importing the
Iowa State band Of lifty-four. The union
ssks for equal representation.