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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-11-10
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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-11-10

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country. Address D., Willis hotel. 1io5 Front
street.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-11-10

~ A. r. FUNERAL NoTICE-COMRADEs
". of Miller and stevens Posts, G. A. r, are
requested to meet at Miller Post hall on sun
day. the 18th. at p. N. shsrp. to attend the
funeral OF our late cornrais De Wolf.
w. s. HARLAN. Post Commander
CT. JOHNS LODGE, NO. q, F. IL A. NJ. WILL
~ NEE. In Masonic Temple at o'clock this
"wednesday morning to attend the funeral OF
late brother Guitteau. All Masons inyi-
ted. JOHN ARTHUR, W. NJ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-16
HOTTENTOT CHIEF DEFEATED,
Lieutenant and Eight Troopers Killed aud
Eleven Men Wounded.

BERLIN, Oct. l6.-A dispatch received
here from Major Leutwein, the imperial
commissioner Of southwest Africa, who
has been in command of the expedition
operating againss,thc powerful Hottentot
chief, Henrik Witaoooi, announces that the
latter has yicldcdf to the Germans, who
have occupied his stronghold. Chief Wit
booi has given tho Germans much trouble
for a long time past. Advices from Wal
fish bay on Septt25 last were received in
Berlin and annoNnced that Major Lieut.
vein, on Aug "a, ,Etormed Chief Witbooi's
camp. a
Witbooi succeeeed in escaping, but he
subsequently SEMI messengers with offer
ings of peace 70 the German commander.
During the engagement Lieutenant Dies
tel and eight Gefq,an troopers were killed
and Captain Eddrif and ten troopers were
wounded. Witbpoi is the only chief in
that portion of Africa who has held out up
to the present tiple against the advance of
civilization, ands his raids upon the set
tiers have prevehtcd the development of
the country in srdfe Of the activity of the
German forces s9nt against him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-16
VICE PRESIDENT HARD AT WORK.
Illinois This Week and Missouri Next
Reception at Paris.


CHICAGO, Oct. 16.-A telegram from
Paris, Ills, says: Vice President Steven
son arrived in Paris, and accompanied by
William J. Claggctt and A. j. Hunter
was driven in a carriage at the head of u
large procession through the principal
streets of the city. The company dined
with H. ;. Tanner, and We're then driven
to the park, where the vice president spoke
for an hour to Il crowd of 200 people. He
left for Champaign last evening. Repre-
sentative Fithian spoke here last night
\ dispatch from st. Louis says that next
next week Stevenson begin a series of
speeches at kahokia, that state, and end
it at st. Louis on the Wednesday follow
ing. 1t has been arranged by the Demo
cratic state committee that Stevenson
sha: make five-minutc speeches ut every
important station between Kahaka and
st. Joseph. Every effort will be made TO
give to the st. Joseph meeting the char
acter of general rally for the Fourth con-
gressional district. After the speech
making ut St. Joseph the train will be
run down to Joplin and the vice president
will speak there and at Carthage, Webb
City and Nevada during the day, the Ne
vada appointment being for noon. At night
the distinguished tourist will speak at
Springfield and then run up to st. Louis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-16
Sisters of Charity Among the
Victims.
X. p. STATE CONVENTION.
Called to Order and Wei
coined by Gov. Altgeld.
Miscellaneous News of the
Day.

DALLAS, Tex. Oct. 16.-At 2:SO
this morning news was received from
Houston that one of the finest busi-
ness blocks in the city was in flames,
beyond control. Later meager ad-
vices are to the effect that the loss
will he very heavy-possibly $l,O0O,-
600.
More In Detail.
HOUsroN. Tex. Oct 16.-The worst
ire in the history of Houston broke
out at 2:30 this morning and was not
under control until 4:30. Not only
a large amount Of property was de-
stroved. but two sisters of St. Joseph S
and two infirmary patients perished,
and another sister was dangerously
injured. The fire originated in the
SanJacinto boarding house and spread
rapidly to adjacent small buildings
and 1t. Joscph's infirmary, destroy
ing also a 2-story frame annex and a
new 4-story brick main building.
Sisters Dolerat and Jane are burned
beyond recognition. Sister Clothilde
Is fearlv burned in various parts of
the body. Two patients are also
missing and certainly lost.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-16
PLEA FOR BALLOTS.
Miss Willard Talks to a Multi.
tude of People.
WHY FAIR WOMAN SHOULD VOTE,

From the Standpoint of the Chicago Cham
pion Of Female Suffrage-vice President
Stevenson Has His Work Cut Out for
the Campaign-A Government Omcial
Notified That He Must Not Talk-No.es
from the Political Field.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 16.-At the session
OF the Women's Christian Temperance
Union convention Miss Frances Willard
made an address. The big Baptist temple
was filled with people and the famous ad-
vocate of temperance was greeted with
much enthusiasm. Miss Willard said
that women should have the right of suf-
frage, not because the women were better
than men, but because they were differ
ent. She spoke of enthusiasm and told of
the convention of 1850. in which Lincoln's
nomination was followed by such an ex-
hibtlon OF cnthC iiasm as is seldom SEEN
ana said she attend Il u political conven-
tion last year, but there was no efferyes-
cence. Everything was planned; resolu-
tions were put and and voted upon, and
the work was like that of "A machine.
Thinks There Is Hope for Parkhurst.
Lincoln's picture was there in chrome,
but the spirit of Lincoln was not there
Men consecrated to the protection of
home, Miss Willard said, have the en-
thusiasm but they have not the members
Down with the gambling house Down
with the saloon, down with the den of
infamy," said the speaker, land up with
the white flag of the purcr America" :"
Miss Willard paid a glowing tribute to
Susan b. Anthony and then said she
would stake anything that the Rev. DR..
Parthurst would ultimately come out in
favor of woman suffrage
Has II Whack Mt Willie.
She spoke also of the efforts of women
looking to the defeat of Colonel Breckin.
ridge, and said that if she spoke of that
to DIR. Parkhurst he might say that the
women could not vote and that their votes
did not defeat Breckinridgc Her reply
would he that had the women had a vote
the Ashland district would have given an
| overwhelming majority against Breckin.
ridge. Miss Willard concluded by max
ing AN appeal for funds with which tc
send women to the south for the purpose
of organizing the colored women.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-16
AS TO THE ADMINISTRATION.
Col. Lamont Talks Briefly of Its Intercs
in New York.

Col. Lamont Talks 1brleHy OF ITS Interest
in New York.
ROCHESTER, Oct. 16.-A Post Express
reporter has had an interview with Colonel
Lamont. secretary of war, on the subject
of New York state politics. The reporter
asked what was the attitude of the ma
tional administration with regard to the
campaign in this state.
"A good deal has been said in the news
papers about that, and it has been said
unnecessarily" said the secretary. 1.-The
administration has taken no stand on this
question. 1t is Democratic administra-
tion and desires Democratic success
will there be any communication from
an official source stating Mr.. Cleveland s
position?"
Nothing has been said about it, re-
spOnded the secretary. Mr.. Hill is one
of abe best and ablest campaigners in the
country, and is making bold and aggrcs.
sive fight
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-16
Confessed td the Glib, Murder.

CLEVELAND, 0ct. 16.-Clarcnce Robin
son, who is undtr arrest here, together
with his wife, fog the murder of Attorney
Gibbs on the STREETS of Buffalo last April,
made a coAsplete confession. He said that
he attacked the 3ttorney, but would not
give his motive; sfnd that while the two
were fighting Mrd Robinson fired the shot
that killed Gibbs-, Robinson after making
the confession expressed great relief. He
absolutely refused to give his motive for
the murder, but rbbbery is the presumable
CalIse y
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-16
All the .Crauk.- Were There.

NEW YORK, Oct. 16.-All the base bali
cranks in New York state appeared to have
assembled Sunday night in the Broadway
thrcatrc, where the Temple cup was pre-
scntcd to Captain Ward and his Giants.
Justice Grady made the speech of
presentation and Della Fox carried the
handsome cup and placed it in Captain
Wards hands The captain OF the Giants
made IA short speech
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-16

S. B. Basford, of Carthage. S. d.,
was taken sick in Sioux City. He
procured two bottles of Parks Sure
Cure for the Liter and Kidneys. He
says: Il believe Parks Sure Cure
'-exeeJs all other medicines for rheu-
matism and Urinary disorders" Sold
by Hartz L. Whenever
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-16
Schooner A,ya BRADLEY sunk.

TEhvEI;sE CITY, Mich, Oct. l6.-Thc
schooner Alva Bradley of Cleveland
Sprang u leak near Fox island and foun-
Gercd in eight fathoms of water at North
Manitou. The crew of seven men and u
woman werc taken of by the steamer
Douglns and brought here. The Bradley
had q cargo of steel billcts and was bound
iOr Milwaukee,.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-16
German Odd Fellows Celebrate.

CHICAGO, Oct. 16.-Robert Blum lodge
No. IS, l. U. o. F., held their forty fifth
anniversary in this city, Il number of
prominent Odd Fellows from other parts
of the state being present. There was q
banquet, speeches, and general good
time. Robert Blum lodge is the Oldest
German lodge in Chicago and the mother
of all other German lodges in the state of
illinois,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-16
Woman scnlihg Race at st. Louis,

ST. Louis, Oct 16.-Before "a throng
which packed the levces on either side
of the river, and The great Eads bridge,
over the Mississippi, Rose Rosentheim
finished easily first in the mile and half
sculling match fdr the female champion
ship of America, defeating Miss Tillie
Ashley of Hartford, Conn, who seeing
the race was lost stopped rowing before
the contest was half over. The time was
Inn .c}3.s
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-16
Medal of Honor,

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16.-A medal of
honor has been awarded Andrew W.
Mccormack, of the 9th Illinois in
fautry. now q resident of Monticello,
MINI. for his most distinguished
callantry as q member of the storm
ing party at Vicksburg May %, '63.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-16
Have You Money
To Invest?
If SO. read this:
4 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 '~9ns have
been carefully s>.ected 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, 1894-10-16
The state Pythia ms,

SPRINGFIELD, Oct. 16.-The twen-
ty-fifth annual session of the Illinois
Knights of Pythias convened for 4
day session this afternoon. An ad-
dress Of welcome was made by Gov.
AItgeld. The second annual grand
temple Of the Rathbone Sisters. for
merly the Pythian Sisters, convened
for S-days' session.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-16
Shot While Attempting Escape.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Oct 16.-Jame:
Cannon and Thomas Short, Bull Hill min
ers, arrested on a charge of having robbed
IA Victor gambling hall, attempted to es
cape from the Officers who were bringing
them to Jail ut Divide. Deputy Sterling
shot both, killing Cannon and dangerous
ly wounding Short. 1t is believed the mer
We're innocent Of the crime with which
they Were charged. Cannon lived in Du
buquc, Ia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-16
y,.mand for Columbian Half Dollars.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16.-The demand for
Columbian half dollars is far beyond the
expectations of treasury officials. The in
dications now are that the supply will fall
fur short of the demand. At the sub
treasury in New York $4,000 in these
coins were exchanged for gold during the
first three days they were on sale. The
demand in Washington is also unexpect-
eflly heavy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-16
Eould Memorial Church.

RoxBURY, n. Y, Oct. 16.-The Gould
memorial church in this village, erected by
the daughters and SONS of jay Gould, has
been formally presented by them to the
pastor and his congregation and dedicated
with a most interesting and impres sive
ceremony Rev. n. H. Demarest, the pas
tor, conducted the services and Chancellor
McCrackcn preached the sermon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-16
Money for q University.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 16.-Provost G.
Harrison of the University of Pennsylva-
mia announces that he has received an ad
ditional contribution of SO, 600 for the uni
versity from n friend, whose name is fol
the present withheld. The special object
for which the money is to be used is also
withheld until the next meeting of the
board of trustees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-16
was Anarchist ..Fur ni,ure" All Right

HAv re, Oct. 16.-Scvcnty packages pur-
porting to he furniture were landed here
recently from Southampton. Upon cx-
aiming them the police found that they
contained n perfect arsenal of anarchist
weapons, including bombs, explosives,
arms and ammunition, skeleton keys, and
burglar tools
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-16
Sam Fielden to Turn Farmer.

CHICAGO, Oct. 16.-Samucl Fielden, the
anarchist who was pardoned while serv-
ing life sentence for participation in the
Haymarkct riot of 1886, has concluded to
turn farmer F'iclden is looking for a
farm to purchase. Fielden says he has
not changed his views, but that he doesn't
expect the millennium in his lifetime, and
PROPOSES to get some comfort out of liv-
"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-16
i'Osto!iice Robbed.

LOUISVILLE, Oct. 16.-The New
Albany postoiiice was robbed this
afternoon. while the postmaster was
at dinner. The thief secured $4,000
in stamps. and $500 cash. No clue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-16
Wilson Pushing His Campaign.

w. L. Wilson arrived here from Morgan
town and found about 2,OO Democratic
voters awaiting him. One half of them
crowding the Opera House to suffOcation,
the others massed outside the building.
Wilson spoke for an hour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-16

WASHINGTON. Oct. 16.-The inves-
tlgation into the theft at the bureau
OF engraving and printing shows that
5!,lOO stamps to the value of ST.
VIO was stolen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-16
Murder of a wealthy Farmer.

SrGGNGPoRT. Mich. Oct. 16.-The
body Of G. a. Waleman, wealthy
farmer. was found in the woods this
morning with n bullet in the head.
and it is supposed he was murdered
for his money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-16
Got Notice TO Cancel Dates.

VINToN, Ia, Oct. 16.-Unitcd States At
torney Sells, of this district. has received
notice from the department of justice
that it is against the rules of the depart
ment for district attorneys to actively par
tieipate in campaign work. In accord
ance Herewith he has. cancelled his Cedar
Rapids and other appointments
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-16
Throw Away Trusses

when our new method is guar nteed to peima
nent'y cure the worst ca.es Of rupture withou
the use Of ,he knife. Send 10 cents in stamps fol
pamphlet and references. Worlds Dispensar,
Medical association, 66s Main street. Buffalo
NY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-16

FERRY. o. r., Oct. 18.-walter and
'ohn harwell, aged and II wears, were
out hunting near Cimarron and quarrcled
shc. e. VINO Killed u plover, and the youn ger
shot and killed the older brother.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-16
War Against NADIA gascar.

PAms. Oct. 16.-Alype. deputy for
French India. has prepared an inter-
peilation. urging the immediate
declaration of war against Madagas-
ear
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-16
Against Ordination of Women

GEFENvILLE. H., Oct. I6.-The
Free Methodist conference, by vote
Of 80 to is. decided against the ordi-
nation Of women as ministers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-16
FOREIGN NEWS.
Big Japanese Capture Reported

SHANGHAI. Oct. 16.-It is reported
that Port Arthur, the Chinese strong
mold where the Chinese fleet has been
under repairs since the battle off
iolu river. has been captured by the
Japanese.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-16
DRAGGED to Death bx . Horse.

EVANSVILLE, o., Oct. 16.-Mrs w. L.
Albrittain of Spratt was dragged to death
by her horse running away. The saddle
girth slipped and her foot caught in tho
stirrup.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-13
His Certificate,

Public men are often at their Wits
end to avoid people who seek their in
fuence to carry out new enterprises or
to further their personal interests. A
prominent politician III an evil hour
bought sonle corn plasters Of an agent
who was selling them from door to
door. He was seated one day III his
study preparing for & debate when shy,
cadaverops man was shown i'll. Think
ing the stranger might be a constituent,
the politician received him with his
most genial cir.
Good morning, sir. l called to see if
= / could get your certificate for them
corn plasters you bought of my agent
the other day
''Why, sir, I 60 not understand you. ?"
Merely certificate for the benefits
derived from my corn plasters.
"Oh-ah-yes. l understand. Ger
tainly, certainly" And tho statesman
wrote:
''To whom it may concern: This is
to certify that if I live long enough |
shall be a thousand years old next July
For 1s5 years, more Or less, ] have been
an invalid unable to move except by
lever. The day before yesterday | bought
box Of Barker's corn plasters Since
then l can run 20 miles an hour. Any
man. who believes this and wishes fur
ther recommendation will gladly be
supplied if this corn doctor lives to get
out of my Office.
The man of corn plasters took it in
silently and departed. - Harrison's
Monthly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-13
Electric Treatment of Plants,

About 80 years ago an ingenious ply
sician of an inquiring turn of mind was
struck with the idea that if electricity
was good for feeble people it might
be equally good for feeble plants A
row of evergreens had been put out ON
his grounds some time before, and it Oc-
CURED to him that as there Were couple
of his best trees in an exceedingly frail
state of health here was good chance
to test his theory. He accordingly con-
nected wire from battery with the
roots of one of the trees, turned Oh
very mild current and watched the re-
suits. In a short time the leaves, which
had begun to turn yellow, took on
lively shade OF green, new shoots started
out, and the tree that had been given
up by the gardener as past saving was
soon the most fourishing one of the
row and before long outstripped its
fellows IN beauty and luXuriance of
growth. These experiments in this di-
rection came to an end by the death of
the doctor, and thus much that might
have been Of great service to the garden
er and the florist remained undeveloped
Who will enter the field and give us ac-
curate, simple and easily managed
methods of growing plants by electrici-
ty?-New York Ledger
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-13

It is marvellous to see the perfection
which some people who have become
deaf in middle life attain i'll lip read
Ing. It is something that cali be learned
by oneself after the first few lessons.
A hand glass IS all that is necessary fo1
the regular study, and every person met
furnishes practice. Like all study, il
requires perseverance to become an adept,
but the reward is so great III this case
that it is worth working for even if one
IS not deaf Soon we may appreciate the
advantages Of being able to speak to q
person silently and from q distance and
to receive what is said to us without
depending on the easily confused ear.
Soon lip reading may become fad. and
any one who wishes to be accomplished
in this way while it is a rarity would
better begin at once. Parents with chill
dren of defective hearing are almost III
excusable if they neglect having such
children taught lip reading while it is
easily learned Newport News.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-13
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

First Presbyterian Church, on Frederick st
between New and Market Streets services
Ii a. m. and p. m. Pastor Rev. A. NJ. Fraser
Second Presbyterian church corner Freder
lex and Lewis streets. Services at Ii q. m
and 8. Pastor. Rev. VIM. Cumming.
NJ C. A. Hall. Services at II a. m, and D. m
Rector, Rev. R. C. Jett.
Trinity Episcopal church, Main street be-
tween Lewis and Church streets. Services at
Ii a. M, and p. m. Rector, Rev. W. Q. Hull
linen
United Brethren church, Lewis street. be
tween Main and Johnson streets Services at
ii a. m md p. m. Pastor, Rev. j. D Dom
ovan.
Methodist church, Lewis street. between
Main and Frederick streets. Services at IL
m. and s p. m. Pastor, Rev. j. H. Boyd, d. d
Christ Evangelical Lutheran church Lew
is street, between Main and Frederick streets
Services at II a. m. and D. m. Pastor. Rev.
II. +. Shealy..
Baptist church, corner Main and Washing
ton streets. Services at u a. m. ana s D. M
Pastor, Rev. w. j. Z. Cox
st. Francis Roman Catholic North Auefsts
street, Mass at and 1890 o. m. Vespers and
benedictfoD Of Most Blessed Sacrament at
p. m. Pastor, Rev. Father Mcverry.
Young Mems Christian Association, corner
Main and Water streets. Services at 4 d. m.
Sunda