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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-14
PARIS WAS ENOUGH PROBABLY.
Judge Lynch Seems To he Earring Badly
Down in Texas.

JuuSe Lynch Seems To lie Earring Badly
Down in Texas.
AUSTIN, Sept. li-In reply TO n tele-
gram sent to him frcm New York, with
reference to the propos ed visit OF "a party
OF Englishmen to the south for the pur-
pose OF Investigating mob law Governor
HoSg has sent the following telegram:
Texas has no sympathy nor excuse for
lynchers or murderers of any class and is
fast surpressing them. Within the last
eighteen months only one white man and
two negroes have been mobbed Eleven
of these lynchers have been apprehended
and indicted. Some of them are in jail
and others have fed the country Re
wards by the state are over the heads of
all lynchers for their arrest and convic-
tion.
During the two years of 1892 and 1893
thirty-four murderers Were convicted and
sentenced to death and ninety-four were
put In the 'pen" for life. These included
many old offenders. This year the work
goes on with renewed vigor and good
effect Whites and blacks are equal before
the law and given far trials. Assassins.
lynchers, and rapists receive no sympathy
from the better classes and alike dread
our courts. The negroes and whites are
prospecting under wholesome laws faith
fully executed without the prospect or
lear OF race war or the increase Of law
iessness. Neither moral nor political
sentiment or law will prohibi; Englis hman
or other people from fully inquiring into
the supposed race troubles o. other Ques-
tions in Texas"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-14
Minister in iad O,ior.

WABASH. lad. Sept. 1.-THE Rev. J.
w. Porter, the Baptist minister of Liberty
Center who was arrested charged with
stealing pocketbook from Miss Lizzie
Sparks Of Banquo and who was acquitted,
was tried 10y the Baptist Salamoni associa-
ton Oh two other charges, one alleging
that be had represented that he had = 100
on deposit in al indianapolis bank by
reason OF which he got two names as Sc
curiiy on two $500 notes. which the signers
paid. As result of the trial il was de-
cided to expel the minister from the
oh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-14
Eixin. Ipthe White House.

WASHINGTON. Sept. Il The White
House Is now disfigured with scaffoldincs
AID heaps Of materials OF repair Tae
historic white Vi the exterior is beng
frightened and renewed. The walks CT
the grounds are al torn up and dug to "A
depth OF IA foot preparatory TO the laying
OF new pavemeuts. The piece OF coping
over the entrance that fell -. sew weeks
ago where statesmen aud Office seekers
were constantly passing unconscious of
peril, Is being renewed and fortified
Within the mansion the wood work Is ali
being freshened and many OF the decora-
tions changed or renewed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-14
Had Fun but Got Home ..Rrol,e."

PHILADELPHIA Sept "a. - The Nor
wegian steamship Fortuna from Java
landed Arthur Vincent. New York boy.
who has circled the globe without cen.
of money. He left New York two years
ago at the age of IA and the testimonials
he carried with him are sufficient proof of
his travels. The boy bears evidence of
rough experiences and is almost destitute
Of clothing. He says he was entertained
by Queen Liliuokalani at Hon olulu, and
this is undoubtedly true. In Russia he
says he was entertained by the car.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-14

HARRISBURG, Pa, Sept. IA resolu-
ton was adopted by the convention Of the
brotherhood of Locomotive F!reinen in
dorsinS the labor measure now being
considered by the constitutional conven-
ton at Albany and urging the labor lead
ers TO unite with those having the meas
ure IN charge to secure their speedy pass
age. President Debs, of the American
Railway Union. who arrived here Weines-
day, was visited by many Delegates who
rendered their support if he will antacon-
ize the reelection OF Grand Master Sar-
gent. but he claims that he viii not op-
pose him. Dehs has resigned the editor
ship OF The Locomotive Firemeu's Maga-
zine and the resignation was accepted
without a dissenting vote
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-14
CRIME FOR The SAKE OF CRIME.
A Wanson Piece of Deviit-y Done In an
Ohio Town.

AKRON, o., Sept. I4.-Three negroes,
two men and a woman, called at the house
of Saloonist George Woehlhueter, in the
very heart of the city. and demanded
breakfast. Mrs. Woehlhueter was alone.
BADLY frightened she prepared the meal.
Later the men returned TO the house,
broke IL the street door and going to Mrs.
Woehlhueter's room beat her insensible
and assaulted her. She Was bound and
gagged and thrown into the cellar. Car
pets and bed clothing were saturated with
oil and the house fired. Except for Timely
discovery OF the flames, all trace of the
crime would have been obliterated. Mrs
Woehlhuete-'s condition is critical. Po-
lice and citizens are searching for the vii
laipS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-14

METROPOLIS, HIS, Sept. "a - John
Martin. a 10 year-old boy. white. was
jailed here for committing an assault up
on Meriah Cooley, 70-year-old colored
woman. Martin was only thwarted IN
lady accomplishing his purpose by the Old
drawing u butcher knife. The old lady
is the most respected colored woman in
the city and the negroes are worked up
to high pitch Inasmuch as Martins bail
was fixed at only $50
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-14
MARKETS BY TeLeGRAPH.
New York Financial.

NEW YORK. sept II
Money on call easy. offered 1T per ccut-
Prime mercantile paper t.is p,r oent-.
sterling exchange firm. with actual business
III talkers' ills &c 4-ji; for demand and
4,JaiS5'. for sixty days: posted rates ass ,
sd Coal:agreial bills $50. stisi's
Silver cer;iGcst,s. Gsi, bid. no sales. bar sii-
yer t3,s Mexican dol srs see
United States Lonis. IS regular. 49,:
do. SIS coupons. 1874: do. sc regular. ia:
d. as coupons. lis: do "a 81 bid: tacifc 81
OF u. lol bii.
Chicago Grain and Produce.
CHICAGO. sept. n
Following were the quotations on the Beard
of Trade toiay; Whoat-Septcuber. cp.n.d
Si%c. closed jiSss. December. oi.cL.i 51i4c.
closed Sic: May. opened csc. closed GsI.c
Corn - september opened 5.lec. closed ssssc:
October. opened SIC, closed 55l4c. May. Opened
s5iec closed 5iLss- Oats-Septc,nber. opened
3S4c. closed 2s4c: October. opened sligo. closed
3itsc; May. opcne. s1llc closed ;5is- Pork
September. opened s.. closed Slts5: Janu-
AIRY, opened SiiJ. closed Sls.S. Lsrd-sep-
ternher. opened Ss.a5, closed ssaj. january,
OF, ned s.: closed s..
Proauc.: Batter-Extrl cres mery.si &c
per ID; extra dairy, 3Oc. packing stocs. Ia iJc
+ sgs-Fre>h stock. l5Di5i. per doz. Live
3; ducks, ...,L *. turkeys. oiLse. geese. S4.oJ
06tO per dcz Potitoe,-Rose. 70GJ75c per
bushel; early Oil. .JG.5c. Apales-Sl a. o
2U per Dbl Observation-Disclosures. s5cdi.iO
per ld-qt case. Hoaey-white clover IN lib
sections. lsdi2 &c: broken comb. i0Gilc. dark
comb, sod condition. los; str..iaei California.
lft.e
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-14
Chicago Live stock.

NHTIttft'. ~fI't 70
Live Stock-Prices at the Union Stock yards
today ranged ~ follows: Hoys-Esiirnated
receipts FOR the dsy sl.Gbl. sales ranged at
si.5.La?o pigs. S5.JadS45 light. S5.5os-..J
rouAn packing, Si.;ljS65j mixed and $50 D
6..J heavy packing and shipping lots
C~ttie-Reccipts FOR the day. ao.0st quota
ficns ranged at S56ja6.25 choice to extra
shipping steers. Si.;0 $50 good To choice d.
Sauna; 60 fair 70 cupd. ssL.D1sa..5 common to
medium do. S.>t.l-iJ butchers steers. Sl.,O
Go s;ockcrs. s-JJt.-l..,5 feeders. SIS i-lpf
cows, S22sd:l..5 hcifers. sIl0@asS bull-
SO f3.J Texas steers. AID s2uS55IJ val
calves
sheep and iarnbs-R-coip-, 10. the day.
l20u. prices ranged az Si-6, $40 western.
sli1I.-S Texans, go $50 natives. AID sl.jJ,
ssI.@5 lambs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-14
Money Is Cheap in England.

LONDON, Sept. 1.-THE governors of the
Bank of England at their half-yearly
meeting declared dividend of per cent
The reason for this reductio Is "A decrease
in profits said to be due to the unprece-
dented increase in the reserve and the low
value of money
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-14
The Local Markets.


Taesi-snr
Corn 5r55c.
Oa,s- 31L.32c.
bay-Tlrothy, S-Stsi3: roi.nr. SiGE 81 ;
Wild. 3 ESQ; sloush, S5GS7; balec. So.
TRoDCcE.
Brrer-rAD - choice, 2lc; Creamery, a;c.
Sgxs-Srcsh. axe
Ponltry-spriEs chickens, large. a. asas. -
per dozen
FEUIT AND yEsrTABLEs.
Po.Sioes-sDc
puiors-J SIC Do. or
Blueberries 81 q Gaze.
GraPe--2c per -.
LIVE STOCK.
Csfie-Bsfefers psy FOR csrn fed steer.
ac4a-; cove ana REFERS 2Scsis ealscs
4Si.sc.
Hos,-4x a3c.
Sheep-SoElS
Spring lamb - 5.ces head
CosI-Sor Zoe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-14
The Superior Miss issippi Canal.

MINNEAPoLIs. Sept. l4.-Major C. b.
Sears, United States engineer in charge of
the Lake Superior works at Duluth, is
arranging four engineering parties which
will be sent out at once TO survey routes
for ship canal between Lake Superior
and the Mississippi river
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-14
Passenger Agent Appointed.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 1.-THE appointment is
announced of w. /. Drummer, now district
passenger agent with headquarters at
Indianapolis, to be assistant general
passenger agent Of the Pennsylvania lines
west of PIttsburg, with headquarters at
ST I.ouis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-14
Royal Ruby" Rye whisky

l. 3 Rye a. If . Rye" naturally ripencd and
zee from all forrign favor and aezl.erar.s. gzar
anteed ps-e aac over eleven year, o; ace, recon-
mendeL To tie counoissczr a. raertor!ous ar;!-
Gle worthy Of the oouhiencS OF invsuds, oorva
lescvn.- snd tie EEed. See thai cu- la-.e =
blown n bottle. $40 Ter guar bottle
ROYAL EUBY" PORT WINE
pure. ole aud mellow. therefore best adapted fo-
inyalids, oou,alesoeui. and he a.ed. !, restores
lost vitality, Creates strength AID appetite. b-ilds
up The weak snS oehiiiteied Qua--. 81 Piu-s.
CO eeIis. hut Up OF honor and aa-su:eed ey
ROYAL WINE. CO., Cuioaso.
Po- sale 81 Harper Ho1se Ph.rrascy. .ua by
william CieIdeuin. Moline
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-14
Another Call for Aid.

ASHLAND. Wis, Sept. 14-Mayor Hub
bell has issued another call to the citizens
O! Ashland looking to the assistance of
needy Ashland county settlers, who were
left destitute by forest fres.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-14

Wheel Baby vas sick. We gave her Cas.oria
When she was Child. she cried FOR Cas.oria.
When she became Miss she chung TO Cas;oria.
When she had Cailtrer, Size gave ,l.ea. Cast.rtn
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-08-01
LIKE AN EARTHQUAKE.
Thirty Acres of Earth Torn Up by an
Explosion.

COFFEYVILLE. Kas., July 2I-Be-
tween l and o'clock this morning Coffey-
vile experienced a subterranean explo-
sion strongly resembling an earthquake,
which terrified people for miles around
and caused much damage.
Just north of town is situated a strong
natural gas we'll. About the time men
tional several distinct explosions. rapidly
following one another, awoxe the citi-
zens, who jumped out of their beds to
find the town brightly Illuminated. The
earth trembled perceptibly, shaking build
ing and showers OF rocks could be seen
bursting from the we'll.
Huge rocks were hurled high into the air
and descending crashed into the cottages
in the neighborhood OF the pit. One rock.
weighing fully fifty pounds. fell through
the roof of a house and barely missed the
occupants. AS far as known, however, no
one was hurt. Daylight disclosed a dismal
sight For thirty acres around the we'll
the earth was torn up as IL by volcano.
Houses had been shattered, barns toppled
over and masses of earth appeared where
before the ground was level The strange
phenomenon is unaccounted for.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-08-01
sunk ny 4 TORPEDO.
Details Of the Battle between the
Japanese and Chinese.

Details Of the Battle between the
Japanese and Chinese.
SHANGHAI. July 29.-Late this even
ing further details of the naval engage
ment between China and Japan reached
this city. The fighting, though of short
duration. was very severe. one Of the
Japanese warships got within q COM
parauvely short distance Of the trans
port Kow shing and discharged a tor
pedo at her. The missile was well di-
rected and struck the transport fairly.
A terrific explosion followed and the
Kow Shing began at once 10 fiji.
Prior TO the discharge Of the torpedo
the crew of the transport, which was
armed. and the military force on board
OF her made hard fight against the at
tacllng force. Many of those on board
Of her were shot dead ON her deck.
When the vessel began TO sink there
was great excitement on board Of her
In the dire confusion that prevailed no
attempt was made 10 lower the small
boats. But even had such an attempt
been made the boats could have carried
only a small percentage of those on
board. Every foreigner on board the
transport which had been chartered by
the Chinese government from an En-
glish company, was either killed in the
fighting or went down with the vessel
when she foundered.
The loss of life was very great. OF
nearly 1000 Chinese troops on board of
her only forty were saved. They were
picked up by the French gunboat Lion
that was cruising i'm the vicinity.
Only a short time elapsed between the
explosion of the torpedo and the founder
ing of the transport. The vessel went
down suddenly near Shopiont island, at
which place her commander made an at
tempt to beach her.
The Tsao Khan, which was captured by
the japanese, was an old man-of-war
that had been pressed into use as a
transport. Many men were killed on
board OF her before she fell into the
hands of the japanese.
News has been received here that on
the same day the naval engagement took
place the Jap troops ashore attacked the
Chinese at Asan. No details Of the at
tack have been received.
The British tWin-screw cruiser Por-
poise has sailed hence to protect the
British at Che Foo, on the Shan Toong
promontory, a health resort for for
eigners.
The principal division of the Chinese
reinforcements sent from Tacu has
reached its destination safely.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-08-01

say that these gentlemen would have
been glad OF the opportunity to vote 1o1
a different bin than that presented by
the senate 20 The house
with this EXTENDED prelude, I would
say that no legislation at an on the tariff
would be preferable 10 the senate bill.
Not. however, because the senate bill
IS not a great Improvement on the Nc
kinley bill, but because IL partakes too
much OF the nature of Mckinleyism and
is not fulfllment Of the party's
pledges 10 the people
John J.. Frenzel-"The house should
stand firm IN its position. I do not think
that. even as a matter OF policy. the
house should recede, The party had better
go before the people and fight The Nc
Kinley bin all over than to make any
compromise nov. Ii viii not be- looked
upon as a failure ~ the party, but the
blame viii fall where it is due-upon the
traitors OF the party. a few black sheep
cannot ruin the whole party Any haH
way measures or compromises win SIM
ply incur the mistrusJ II the people and
bring about the defeat of the democratic
party
Judge NIiuard i. Cox-"I have nc hesi-
fancy in saying THAI ia the complication
which has arisen. 80 l3r as my individual
opinion goes, ! stand unequivocally with
President Cleveland and the house Of rep
reseutatives There were pledges made
reform which should be fur The essential
benefit of the masses. Upon those prom
ises the people arose fn their might and
encompassed a sp.endid victory for the
democratic party. The democratic ma
1oritv iu the lower house of congress. in
all sense of honor and from a righteous
adherence To the pledges which wers
given to the people. should under no cir.
cumstances recede from It's position
President Cleve.and's letter rings with
the true democratic sentiment and Is but
another evidence Of ar. Cleveland's fear,
less honesty and fe-aty 10 the general
good OF the American people. / sincerely
hope that Ii VIII be possible TO at least
pass tariff reform measure which shall
be recognized as an Improvement on the
iniquitous Mckinley bill"
Medford B. Wilson, think that Cor
man should recede from his position. lie
Is entirely in the wrong. il looks TO me
as though he and his colleagues are more
interested in sugar than IN the welfare
of their country. / heartily indOrse the
presidents letter.
Leon O. Bailey-tThe splendid support
given by Senator HIN 10 the administra-
ton. and especially the presidents LETT
ter. is a matter for universal c0ngratula-
ton. His course on the tariff question,
when carefully studied, viii be found 70
be strong and severely consistent. He is
a democrat and stands as one OF the
ab-est exponents- OF dts principles now IN
public life. Should the house bill pass
The friends Of that measure viii have Mn
Hiu 10 thank more than any other nv.
ing man. As stated in his recent speech
in the senate, he is In accord with tht
house Of representatives,. the people and
the president I feel confident a tarin
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-08-01
Sentiment Practically Unanimous
In Favor Of the Wilson Bill
And Against the Senate Trust
Amendments.

The Democracy of This State Demands Tariff
Legislation on the Lines of the Chicago Plat
form-Talks With Representative DEM
oCrats All Over the State-Bankers
Lawyers, Doctors, Merchants,
Manufacturers, Farmers, Rail-
road Men, Mechanics and
LaborerS Talk About the
Tariff Amendments.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-08-01
corea's King a Prisoner.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. July 27.-The
king of Corea is a japanese prisoner.
This was the most important statement
contained in a telegram dated yesterday,
which Secretary Herbert has received
from Capt. Day Of the United States
steamer Baltimore. now at Chemulpo,
Corea. Capt. Day, besides stating that
the king of Corea is a captive in the
hands of the Japanese, reported that he
had dispatched a force of marines from
his ship 10 Seoul, the capital, to protect
the United States legation.
There were no advices received at the
state department today concerning the
report Of a declaration OF war between
China and vbgkqjw shrdlu etaoi hrdl rh
lister, who called at the department to
arrange for his farewell call upon the
president, said that he was also without
Information To that effect.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-08-01
WAR REALLY EXISTS.
Although No OmciaI Declaration to
That Effect Has Been Made.

TIEN TSIEN, China, July 27-The
gravity of the situation is fully re-
allied here, now that hostilitiec between
China and Japan have begun. While no
formal declaration Of war according TO
the usual diplomatic forms has been
made, either at Toxic or at Pekin, the
governments of both countries recognize
that an actual state of war exist, and
more collisions between the forces of the
two countries are expected hourly.
There is a vague chance yet that in spite
of the beginning of hostilities some ami
cable arrangements may be arrived al
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-08-01
Connecticut selling Arms.

NEW HAVEN. Conn, July 30-Al-
though both the Winchester and Marian
arms companies refuse to confirm the
report, it is believed that arms and am
munition TO the extent of two carloads
have been sold by the former company
to the Chinese government.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-08-01
WAS FLYING THE BRITISH FLAG.
The Sinking of the KOw ShunG May
Cause England to Act.

LONDON, July 30.-The news that the
Kow Shung was flying the British flag
was received with great satisfaction at
the Chinese legation, where it was pre-
dicted that the sinking of the steamer by
a japanese cruiser would give an entirely
fresh turn to the Corean affair. 1t was
said that Great Britain and Germany
were bound 20 notice this breach Of
neutrality. The Globes today takes a SIM
liar view of the case and says:
Japan has no excuse for firing upon
the English flag. War was not declared
and the carrying Of troops was in no way
a breach of neutrality"
At the japanese legation the seriousness
OF the affair was admitted. but the news
Of the sinking Of the Kow Shung was not
believed
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-08-01
WAR IS DECLARED,
China and Japan to Resort
TO Arms,
Being Unable to Settle Diff
ferences Amicably.
REPORTS OF FIGHTING,
Although There Is No Confir-
nation ofthe News.
Much Difficulty in Obtainino
Accurate Information.

The Immediate Cause of the War the
Sinking of Steamship by
Japanese Cruiser-The King of
COrea Prisoner-The Comparative
Strength Of the Navies-EngIand
Taking sides.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-08-01
An Unequal Fight.

The volunteer fire department. consist
ing OF thirty-four men and having 5000
feet OF host. had been working two days
in the swamp to the west Of the city TO
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-08-01
CYCLONE OF FIRE,
City Of Phillips, Wis, AL
most Entirely Destroyed
And Three Thousand Peo-
pie Made Homeless.
But Thirty-Nine Buildings
Left Out of 100.
THIRTEEN LIVES ARE LOST
In the Attempt to Escape the
Greedy Flames.
Rickety Boat House Overload
ed by Three Families
But Thirty-Nine Buildings
Left Out of 700.
THIRTEEN LIVES ARE LOST
In the Attempt to Escape the
Greedy Flames.
Rickety Boat House Overload
ed by Three Families
And Most OF the Occupants Are
Drowned.

The Property Loss Something EnOr-
nous. Fine Business Blocks. Resi-
denccs. Court House and Jail Being
OF Fire9The Result of the Fierce
Forrest Fires in the Wisconsin Pine
rIcS-Rrports from other Sections of
The state.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-04-18
FOUND wooTEN,s BODY.

Disappearance OF N Wealthy
Ranohman Partially Cleared UP.
SELMA, CAL, April ia travelling
man who rode into Selma from Travcr
that the body of William
Wooten, the missing rancher of Squaw
Valley, was found Eear Traver in q hor-
rible state of mutilation. Old Wooten
was o wealthy ranchero Of Reedly,
Fresno county. He mysteriously disap-
peared several weeks ago. Soon after
wards it transpired that his 1000 acres
of valuable farm land had been decided
to Professor w. +. Saunders, a retired
educator, who was heretofore respected.
Saunders now claims to have purchased
the land through a third party whom no
one here has eve seen, and who is
known only through Saunders story
and the appearance of his name on the
books of the registrar of deeds. The
missing man was last seen in the com
pany of Saunders, who seems to be
strangely compromised by q chain OF
suspicious circumstances that his
neighbors are now clamoring for his
arrest on a charge of murder. The
finding>of the body, il the information
from Traver proves correct, will result
in decisive action by the authorities.