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member, that they could find place
to quaR the amber beverage and
quench their thirst.
This summed up the most impressive
and attractive of the display and
greatly pleased the thousands who
witnessed it, and many expressed sur
prise that Ocal's merchants did so
splendidly and greatly outran the Wis
itor's expectations.
In the afternoon the chiefs and del
egates met in consultation at firemen's
hall and elected the following officers
Mr.. Papworth, of Sanford, was made
his own successor; Chief Harris, Of
Tampa, first vice-president; Chief
RoWton, of Palatka, second; Chief
Cairnes, of DeLand, third ex-Chief
Wright, of DeIand, secretary and G.
E. johnson, Of Orlando, treasurer.
Chief G. III. Campbell refused re-elec-
tion as first vice-president, and was
unanimously made the Florida dele
gate to the national association of fire
engineers Of the United States and
Canada, that meet in Augusta, Ga, in
the winter Of 1896.
The races Of the afternoon consisted
Of an impromptu foot race between
Charlie Etackhouse, Of Ocala, and Mr..
Massey, Of ST. Augustine, for $50. The
Ocala boy won the 100 yard dasd easily
in ten seconds.
Then followed the regular foot race
for the SIS prize for first and silver
cup for second winner. There were
some fifteen entries, and Etackhonse
was the winner.
The coupling contest came next,
Phil G. Clark's beautiful gold medal.
Tampa, st. Augustine, Palatka, Orlan-
do, DeLand and Ocala, participated.
Contestants ran 100 feet, coupled
and uncoupled hose. The time
ranged from fifteen to twenty-five sec
onds. Lucius Sanvie, of Tampa, made
the best time, fifteen seconds, and Sam
Smith, Of Ocala, the next best, sixteen
seconds. Darkness overlook the race.
Governor Mitchell and wife, G. B.
Collins, state treasuer, arrived il the
afternoon and were met at the depot
by Mr.. r. a. Burford and Mr.. E. w.
Agnew, OF the reception committee,
the marshal snd his aides and the
Metropolitan band and . large number
Of our best citizens. The Govern
or's transil under the triumph arch
was marked with shouts OF welcome.
Governor aud Hrs. Mitchell were the
guests Of Hon. r. Al. Burford, and Mr.,
and Mrs. Collins the guest Of Mr.. r.
B. McCon- ell.
The evening festivities marked the
production Of Mrs. Beatrice Marean's
original play Of the sFireman's
Heart, n to an audience which
jammed the opera house. Il was acted
III compliment to the visiting firemen,
who were the guests Or the evening
The music was furnished by the
Rogers Sisters troupe band, ably IS.
sisfed ~ Professors Colby, Davis. VIII
C0ndon, Payne, Foskett and Fell
heimer, ond vas most excellent and
divided the honors Of the evening.
Our am1fenEe covered 1hSEneelx I've.
With loy, SpeelNlly llle lnlles, isl
end Miss NAV
s,lS 4m~e o1.4 Al6S1t 6e1l1 6e6sES
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]. W stout Dies in the F. 8. Freight
Depot.


Monday afternoon an old Inan about
sixty, named ]. w. Stout, was sitting
around the freight depot Of the Flori-
da Southern railroad. AT dusk he was
found lying ON the platform, and said
he was not feeling well; later on AIr.
AIwtrth, the agent, had him taken
into the Office and ia q few moments
after, at 0 80, he died.
On his person we're found several
letters, one from his son, J. d. Stout,
of Forrest City, Iowa. who ID superin-
tendent Of puplic schools Of that place.
enclosing $40, and enqniring very So
licitously about his welfare. and offer
ing him any assistance he wished. Tl
was very kind and loving letter from
son to father.
The other letter was from J.. q.
Porter & Son, Of Smfthboro, IN, I'm
which they informed deceased that
they had sold forty acres Of land be-
longing to him in that state for $3.50.
enclosing deed, which Mr. Stout. BE-
fare county clerk, d. A. Miller, Mon
day noon had signed.
DIR. Izlar said the deceased died Of
general debility. Undertaken McIrer
took charge Of the remains.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-11-16

A new member Of Osala Hose COM
pany No. l arrived at the Gates house
Wednesday night.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-11-16

The Walter L. Main three shows
win exhibit Ii Ocala November 2Sth.
See big al.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-11-16

Mark Bacon, the abstract lawyer, re-
turned from bis northern visit few
days ago.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-11-16

Fernandina Tigers No. captured
the first prize in the grab $50
in gold, which Mr.. G. v. Hillyer of
that city accepted in words replete
with thoughts well expressed,
Major Peabody, editor Of the Ocala
Daily News, accepted the prize on
behalf of the Tampa contestant, Hose
company No. 10.
]. A. Ensloe jr., of St Augustine,
accepted the S25 prize for Godfrey
Foster in the foot race.
Chief Harris, of Tampa, accepted a
box Of cigars for the Key West Hook
and Ladder company, a gift by ATr.
Charles Peyser, of Ocala.
The best was left for the last and
was genuine and complete surprise
to all, especially to the recipients. 1t
began by rendering to Mrs. G. H.
Campbell lovely solid silver tea set
Of four pieces, napkin ring to her
little daughter, Endora, and to Chief
Campbell lovely gold badge. The
donor was Phil Clark. of New York,
dealer in gutta percha and rubber
hose appliances, to all of which Mr..
Campb n fittingly responded.
But when Judge McConathy asked
the attention Of the good natured
firemen FOR moment and said that
in recognition Of Ocalas' appreciation
OF the valuable services done and the
efficiency secured and the protection
thrown around the lives and property
Of our citizens by thu faithfulness Of
our fire department. ia which Chief
Campbell was the dominant figure,
they, the city Of Ocala as slight tes-
timonial presented to Chief Campbell
magnificent gold watch, the audi
ence made things hum.
This closed the pleasant features OF
the night and the audience dispersed.
Mr.. C.'s present is valued at $3.50.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-11-16

Microbe Killer, the greatest dis
covery Of the age.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-11-16

Arc you watching the date cf the
show.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-11-16

The finest and cheapest line
atches in town at Burnett's.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-11-16

Microbe Killer. What is il?
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-11-16

Willie Taylor, Of allison, is with
friends IN Ocaia.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-11-16

Give your wife rest. She has
enough worry without sewing on but
tons and mending poorly made panta-
looms.
Buy a pair of the BUCKS KIN
EECH E s and see the differ
ence. They may wear out after q
long time, but won't rip. If they do
you get another pair. Seer
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-11-16

Microbe Killer.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-11-16

Mrs. ,. J. Brinson, Of Eureka, /.
quite ~.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-18
state Y. MIC A

SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,, Oct. 1S.-The
1oung Mems Christian Association
convened in annual session to last
iour days, this morning, 200 dele.
gates being present. The following
were elected permanent officers.
rresident:George P. Lord, Elgin.
vice President-C. +. German.
Danville, and d. A. Knowlton, Free
port.
Secretary-F. S. Regan. Rockford.
Assistants - William Have, Lin
coin, and c. E. Roewcliff, Alton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-18
Japan and China Said to Have
Fought Again.
TWO KILLED IN ILLINOIS.
g Running High in
Ohio.
Militia and Republican Sheriff
in Fine Odor.

ST. PETERSBURG. Oct. 1S.-The con-
dition of the czar has changed for
the worse. and symptoms OF general
debility and heart failure are more
pronounced.
The End Daily Expected.
Sr. PETERSBURG. Oct. 1S.-The
grand dukes, Sergius and Paul,
brothers OF the czar, started for
Lividia today, where the czar is.
News from Lividia causes consterpa-
tion. The general feeling is that the
end may be expected any day.
Report of u Great Battle.
TEN TsrN, Oct. 1S.-It is reported
in the native circles that a great bat
tie was fought Monday between the
Chinese and Japanese, north of the
Yolu river. No details are vet OBJ
tainable. but the Chinese authorities
claim to have no knowledge of such
an engagement.
The czar's physicians have given
up the idea of having him taken to
Carfu.
An Unconilrmed Report.
SINLA. India, Oct. 1S.-The Indian
government does not confirm the an
nouncement by the newspapers OF
Lahore that the ameer of Afrhanis-
tan is dead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-18
lnjurcd by a Boiler Explosion.

FINDLAy, o., Oct. 1S.-The Reel sawmill
in the heart of the town of Carey was
blown to pieces by the explosion Of the
boiler. Three men were injured, as fol.
lows: jack Green, head sawyer, left leg
torn OFF; H. Hart, sawyer, blown from
secondstory window, slightly bruised ;
Solomon Sterling, engineer, barred in the
debris, fatally injured. The boiler head,
weighing half a ton, was carried 500 feet,
going over two barns in its flight. 1t mar
rowly missed the Findlay train ON the
Big -Four, which was pulling by at the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-18
Guilty of Misrepresentation.

BAY CITY, Mich, Oct. Is The special
committee appointed to investigate the ex-
penditures of the county road commission
reported the board guilty Of misappropria-
tions, and charged it with the expendi-
ture of nearly 5000 for the purpose Of
draining farm belonging to one of the
commissioners. The Recommendation
was made that committee be appointed
to draft charges to be presented to the
governor, asking him to remove the COM
missioners from office. The matter was
made a special order
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-18

Inc bodies of E. L. Titus, aged "a.
ana Miss Mary s. Duff. aged IS, were
ioond In private bath house belong
ing to the girls father, late last
niGnt. Titus had shot himself, after
,Kn,iiing the girl with chloroform.
nhey were engaged to be married
DON belonged to prominent families,
anu no reason is known for the deed.
unless 1t was done during fit of in
leptic fits. " oP'-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-18
GENERAL MILES MEANT DEes.
His Report Did Not Contain an Allusion t,
Cleveland.

A&8 Report Ol0 NOT contain an AlluSiOn to
Cleveland.
CHICAGO, Oct. 1S.-Washington dis
patches regarding trouble between SEQ
retary Of War Lamont and General Miles
over sentence in the report made by Gen
eral Miles on the Chicago strike, are dis
credited by the explanation made by Col
onel j. p. Martin, assistant adjutant gen
eral of the department of the Missouri
The phase which is alleged to have caused
the trouble ran as follows:
"And in my opinion they (the troops)
saved the country from serious rebellion
when one had been declared to exist by
one most responsible for its existence"
"One most responsible for its existence /"
There was said to be the rub, for it was
alleged that Lamont inferred that the
president was the lone" to whom refer
ence was made. Now comes Colonel Mar
tin and declares positively and emphatic
ally that the general didn't mean Presi-
dent Cleveland at all, but Eugene w. Debs,
president Of the American Railway un-
ion.
General Miles did not refer to any one
but Debs and his coadiutors." !" said Col.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-18

MARENGo, his, Oct. 1s.-During the
production of the play Uncle Josh
Spruceby' at the opera house. Huse n.
Morgan, one of the leading actors, in ar.
ranging the saw in the sawmill scene nc.
cidcntally let his hand fall between the
saw and the log and ii was literally torn
to pieces. 1t was amputated at the wrist
later. By his self-posscssion panic was
narrowly averted. Nearly "A dozen ladies
in the audience tainted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-18
Loud Welcome to stevenson.

DANvILLE, Ills, Oct. 1S.-Vice President
Stevenson arrived here yesterday after
noon from Champaign. A battery fired n
salute and all the steam whistles in town
We're blown. Delegations from Hoopeston,
Watseka and Rossville, as well as from
the country d stricts, were present. The
vice president spoke to a large crowd in
Lincoln park. Last night mt the armory
Hon. J. b. Claggett and j. +. Donovan
spoke.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-18

MARSHALL, Ills, Oct. 1S.-A large and
enthusiastic crowd of Democrats gath
cred here to greet Franklin McVeagh.
The speaker was introduced by Hon. H.
G. Bell deputy commissioner of pensions.
McVeagh was received with great enthu-
siasm and spoke for over an hour. He
was followed by George w. Fithian, can
didatc for congress from this district.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-18
The state knights of Pythias.

SPRINGFIELD. Oct. 1s.-The follow
ing officers Of the state grand lodge
Knights of Pythias were elected this
morning:
Grand Chancellor-John Miller,
Cairo.
Grand Vice Chancellor-J. J..
Brown, Vandalia.
Grand Keeper Of Records and Seals
III. c. Caldwell, Chicago.
"rand Prelate-J. ID. Benedict,
Danville.
Master-at-Arms-Dr. Servos, Ha-
wanna.
Inner Guard--Dr. j. Cumming,
Rockford.
Grand Exchequer-Charles Me
man, Rockford.
The grand outer guard is to be
CHOSEN this afternoon from 20 candi-
dates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-18
'chweinfurth "Angels" Killed

BYRON, ILL.,, Oct. 1S.-Mrs. George
EDDY and Mrs. Painter, while out
driving this morning, were run
down by train and both were in
stantly killed. Both were followers
OF Schweinfurth. the Rockford
Christ. Mrs. Eddy was leader in
the Beekmanite society, and had
been engaged for some years re-writ-
ing the Bible for that faith.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-18
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 and accrued
interest. These ans 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, 1894-10-18
Hurrying Ships Out of Port.

BALTIMORE, Oct. 1S.-In expectation OF
reaching Brazilian ports before Jan. /,
1895, when the new tariff schedule will be
put in effect by that country, the Balti-
more exporters are hurrying their ships
out of port. The barkentine Arthur c.
Wade has begun to load for c. Morgan
Stewart & Co., and the White Wings will
follow. The Dom Pedro IL will also Join
in. The last named vessels have arrived
from Rio de Janeiro since Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-18
Buried In a Sewer Trench.

ALTOONA, Pa, Oct. 1s.-Mike Luhei, an
Italian, and Andrew Gennar, q German,
were working in a sewer trench eleven feet
and two feet wide when the bank caved
in, burying both men. Gennar was taken
out alive and not seriously hurt, but Luhei
was not cotton out for an hour and half.
Death must have been instantaneous with
him
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-18
Throw Away Trusses

when our new method is guar nteed to perma-
pent'y cure the worst cases Of rupture without
the use Of The knife. Send 10 cents in stamps for
pamphlet and references. Worlds Disrensary
Medical association, 663 Main street, bunaio,
NY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-18
December " neas nj 80 cents.

| NEW YORK, Oct. 1S.-The 5Ocent mark
for December wheat, which the bears have
prophesied for weeks past was reached
amid a wild rush Of selling inaugurated
| by the short traders.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-18

S. B. Basford, of Carthage, S. d.,
was taken sick in Sioux City. He
procured two bottles of Parks Sure
Cure for the Liver and Kidneys. He
says: Il believe Parks Sure Cure
excels all other medicines for rheu-
matism and urinary disorders Sold
by Hartz d Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-18
DOINGS OF THE POLITICIANS.
Leaders Discussing the Issues I'm Various
Parts of the Country.

Leaders Discussing the Issues in Various
Parts of the Country.
HAMILTON, o., Oct. Ex-Governor Nc
kinlcy concluded his days trip here,
where he delivered public address last
night. He left Fostoria early in the morn
ing en- route to Dayton and found num-
bers of people congrcgated at several sta
lions passed, who greeted him with cheers.
E't one speech was made in response, that
peln : at Anna, where the sight of school
children and ex-soldiers drawn up in line
and voicing chorus of hurrahs prompted
the governor to say few words At 2
o'clock IL long address was made Mt the
lair grounds, Dayton, where a large audi
ence was assembled. Unless something
should occur TO prevent it Governor Nc
kinlcy will start for Louisville, Nashville
and New Orleans today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-18

onel Martin. Il Know the phrase alluded
not to President Clevel and at all but to
those who inspired the strike
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-18
THE OHIO RIOT,
The Sacrificing of Human Life for One
Worthless One.

"oTtuIes6 one.
COLUMBUS. Ohio. Oct. 1S.-Jasper
Dolby. the negro rapist, for protec-
tiou of whose worthless neck, at
Washington Court House last night.
the militia killed and MANNED num-
ber Of the mob thirsting for his
blood. was safely landed in the peni-
tentiary here ut o'clock this morn
Ing. No second attack was made.
At $3.50 a. III. the First regiment.
from Cincinnati, and two companies
Of the Fourteenth, from Columbus,
arrived, and ut once the men of the
fourteenth formed hollow square.
and, with the negro inside, be was
escorted by the First and marched to
the train. The Fourteenth loaded
their man and themselves on the
train, which at once pulled out for
Columbus. The remainder of the
troops also departed for their homes.
just before the troops left, the death
OF &. W. johnson was announced,
making three dead; Frank Mieder-
house, aged 20, shot in the leg. and
suffering from an amputation, can
not survive; +. A. Amoman is in a
critical condition.
Feeling Running High.
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, o.,
Vet. ls.--The feeling against Col.
Colt and his troops is so intense this
morning that had they remained in
town, further rioting would have
been unavoidable. 1t is charged that
Colt was drunk, and the massacre in
The street was the immediate cause
thereof Responsible citizens will
ask court martial. The indigna.
ton against Sheriff Cook is as fierce
as against Colt, and leading republi-
cans are circulating petition asking
ms removal from the ticket ON which
he IS candidate for recollection. No
word in defense of the guards is
heard. as they shot without warning
into the public street which was
crowded with people, most Of whom
were called out by the alarm of fire,
returning after having extinguished
IT, Twenty-four people were
wounded by the fusilade, including
TWO women and boy killed out
r'Eht. Two have since died, three
more being fatally hurt. There is NO
'anger of further violence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-18
Tug Mary French All Right,

PORT CoLBoRNE, Ont, Oct. IS.-The
tug May French from Eric to Oswego,
which it was feared had gone down ON
Lake Erie with all on board in the gale.
has arrived here. Captain John McMil-
Ian reports an extremely rough experience
with the heavy seas. The other members
of the crew were Engineer Thomas Pat.
terson and Fireman Green both of BuS.
I:lio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-18

Double Tragedy ON Long Island.
SEA CLIFF, Long Island, Oct. 49,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-18

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1S-The annual re-
port of Major General Nelson A Miles,
commanding the department of the Mis-
souri,, showing the conduct of affairs in
that department., is a remarkably short
document considering the stormy period
of internal strife covered by it. The 70
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-18
Wilson Forces Storm ph;,,;p,,

PHILLIrPI, w. Va, Oct. 1S.-This place
vas captured by storm by the constituents
'f Hon. w. l.. Wilson, from Barbour, Tay-
or, Tucker, and Randolph counties. AS
early as o'clock in the morning several
visiting delegations paraded the town,
cheering each other in the exubcrance of
their enthusiasm, and when the train
bearing Wilson and his party arrived the
station was surrounded by u crowd which
blocked all the approaches. In the column
which escorted Wilson to his hotel were
twenty-five young ladies, attired in white,
on horseback, followed by about 500 horse
men, and these by 5000 voters. No such
demonstration has been seen here for
thirty years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-18
MISCONSTRUED HIM
Alleged Mistake of the Secre-
tary Of War.
CLAUSE In GEN. MILES REPORT

Alleged by Lamors To BE Slap at tho
President - Some Washington Gossip
Given for What 1t Is WOrth-Statement
That the General Declined to Change His
Language Mt the Secretary's Request
Col. Martin Explains.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-27

The Democrats of the Sixth ward met
Tuesday night at the Y. NJ. ID. 9. rooms.
There was large attendance. The
following were elected to represent the
ward on the hundred committee: j.
Travers Jones, George b. Ward, William
u. Brommel. The membership of the
ward executive committee was reported
as follows; First district, William G..
Bryan; Second district, Thomas A.
Murphy; Third district, Jacob Bice;
Fourth district, John X. Fulton; Fifth
district, John Dougherty; Sixth district,
Robert L. Francis; Seventh district,
William Morrow. The latter committee
will meet next Tuesday evening at No.
Sl2 Market street for the general purpose
of arranging the campaign work for the
ward,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-27
LI4BlLITY FoR STREET LIGHTING.

Question of the Responsibility of the City
When the streets are Insufiicientiy Lit.
AT the meeting of the Street Directors
on Tuesday a communication was read
from Attorney W. Michael Byrne, stat
ing that the teams of Leonard F. Cooper
and DR.. George w. Quinn collided on
the causeway, near the Jones Guthrie
shops on the evening of September goth,
when Mr.. Cooper suffered serious in
jury. Mr.. Byrne stated that both drivers
were exercising proper care; that the
electric lights of the neighborhood were
not lighted for 10 minutes after the acct
dent occurred; and the accident could
not have happened If the lights had
been burning as usual.
1t was the collective opinion of the
board of directors that the city could
not be he'll responsible for accidents
occurring when the lamps are not burn
ing or where there are no lamps.
The following matters were trans.
acted: The weekly payroll was re.
ported to be $4,000; secretary's collec-
tons, $1,197.S1. Treasurer's balances
current, 500, 244.62; street improvement
$G,440S9; total, SG,6S5.60. Sewer per.
mits were granted to II. L. Sparks and
to the Wilmington Savings Fund. Curb
was ordered set on both sides of Searles
street, from Lancaster avenue to Fourth
strnnt