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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-21

EHAsrrs wIMAS is disposed TO
make the best OF n bad situation.
Tuesday. the day before his sentence.
he read Of the antics OF the heat and
humidity. and expressed his thank
fulness for being protected from the
suns rays and the sultry air. He
added that he considered the Tombs
one Of the coolest resorts in New
York. IL sounds cool, that's certain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-21
EX-SENATOR PERKINS DEAD.
The Kansas Statesman Dies Suddenly
the National CAPITAL.

the National Capital.
WARRINGTON, june 2i.-Hon. Bishop W.
Perkins, ex-senator and for years a repre-.
sentative from Kansas, died suddenly al
his home in this city yesterday afternoon.
His death was due to cholera morbus
contracted in Indian Territory few days
ago. lie leaves wife, two daughters and
q son, all OF whom were present at the
death bed. a week ngo he returned to
Washington from Kuns Is and since then
has been suffering from bowel trouble, but
until Tuesday night stcadfastly refused to
call n physician.
Ar. Perkins WIS q ready speaker and On
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-21

IL the general deficiency bill pre-
senicd by Colonel W. &. J.. Brcckin-
ridge is there anything about that
$1,000 judgment in favor of Made
lipep
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-21

THE democratic state convention
assemblies at Springfield next Wcdnes-
day. The republican congressional
convention. Of the Tenth district.
meets in Rock Island the same day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-21

JONI J. INGALLS, has received n
ilattering offer to take charge Of an
important metropolitan newspaper as
editor-in-chief.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-21

The Nashville city council adopted
n report recommending that the po-
lice department be investigated and
reorganizcd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-21

The candidacy Of ex-Mayor Henry
Carsc for the state senate is being
quietly furthered by his friends in
the republican party.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-21
Another Man Against willie.

LEXINGTON, Ky, June 2l.-James B.
Clay. distinguished ex-Confcderate and
a Democrat, grandson of Henry Clay, in
an authorized interview sustains the posi-
ton taken by General Basil Dnkc-that is,
he will vote for a Republican running on
"non-partisan" ticket if Breckenridge
gets the Democratic nomination.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-21

An exchange says that "hay fever
is caused by kissing GRASS widows.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-21

Daily. bOaily except SUNDAY. -Going nor,h
-1oing south and east No. Is runs between
Cedar Rapids and West Liberty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-21

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New-York tribune., 1894-04-06

continued: II do not think the principle involved IN
its conclusion. believe that most lawyers who have
given the subject thought Will agree with Judges
Howard and Hackney. who filed dissenting opinions,
holding that where the law provides for a license to
sell and provides proper tribunal to determine
the fitness OF applicants. with privilege or remon-
STRANGE to property-owners the saloon Keeper gains
the rights and privileges any other business
man. In this case. the property owners having
failed to avail themselves OF their prescribed rights
at the proper time cannot, the dissenting judges
say. be heard afterward"
But suppose a woman Is the chief party affected.
and she has no power OF remonstrance?"
Here Senator Kern referred TO the statutes and
said: The law does provide that all demonstrators
must be voters. But there are other good reasons
for dissent from the prevailing opinion OF the court.
AS long the decision stands the law there will
be end 10 litigation growing out OF 1t. II be-
the saloon complained of has caused depreciation
in the value OF surrounding property. IL also be-
comes a scramble for courts and juries OF liberal
tendencies OF mind. Expert evidence will be set
off against the evidence OF citizens OF liberal views
and the questions of fact will be desperately fought
In many localities. the decision will greatly annoy
the saloon-keepers: but In others they will exper-
ence little trouble"
"Will the decision become involved in the politics
of the State?"
IL do not think 1t will. inasmuch as the judges
giving the decision did not IN any sense commit
their respective parties to the same view. Of
course" and here his eye twlnked with a smile
the Democratic party in any question OF good gov.
ernment or morals will always BE- found coming to
the front-on one side or the other"
New-York tribune., 1894-04-06
4 MONUMENT FOR ROBERT ROSS

ARREST OF AN ELECTION THUG IN TRoY-HoW
SHEA AND MGOUGH MADE \ LIVING
Troy, April 5-rhe Robert Ross Memorial Asso-
citation has decided to erect a monument as a me-
mortal to Robert Ross who slain AZ the polling
place I'm the Third District of the Thirteenth Ward
at the election on March 6. The style and loca-
ton OF the monument have not yet been decided
upon. The majority OF the members favored a mon
ument rather than a memorial building.
jeremiah Cleary. whose connection with the in
cdents Immediately preceding the death OF Robert
Ross brought him into considerable prominence at
the Ross inquest, was arrested last evening on a
charge OF assault In the third degree Ellis 4.
Hayner being the complainant Cleary IL Is al
legged assaulted Hayner when the latter protested
against the invasion by BAT" Shea. John McGough
and Cleary OF the polllng-pace in the Thirteenth
Ward. Before Magistrate Donohue. In the police
court this morning. c.eary pleaded not guilty. ana
his trial was down for n week from tomorrow.
He was committed TO Jail
\ sensation has been caused here by the dis
covery OF an organized conspiracy TO rob railroad
freight cars in Green Island and this city. Both
panIes have lost thousands of dollars worth OF
goods In this matter. and discovery has just been
made which will probably lead to the arrest OF the
members OF the gang. Part OF the stolen property
recovered In the saloon OF Eugene T.. Mcclure,
In the Thirteenth Ward. The latter has implicated
''Bat" Shea. who killed Robert Ross. and John
McGough, also arrested for the Ross shooting. 1t
and that two police officers implicated in the
robberiea
New-York tribune., 1894-04-06

MEMBERS DISCUSS TIE LAW PREPARED BY THE
SPECIAL coMMssroN-rHEY WILL NOT AP-
PROVE IT UNLESS IT REPEALs TIE
AUEARN ENACTMENT.
Most Of the members Of the Boarl of Education
headed by President Charles II. Knox. paid a visit
to Mayor Groy yesterday and entered their per-
sonal protest against the Ahcarn b recently signed
By Governor Flower. This act gives the school trus-
tees power to appoint school principals and vice
principals without the consent Of the Board of Elu-
cation provided the board does not act upon the
trustees recommendations within twenty days
President Knox had prepared himself to give at
length the OF the board FOR desiring the
peal OF the bill Ii an invasion of the rights OF
the School Board he said. and in the Interest
OF low order Of politicians. But the Mayor stopped
Mr.. Knox before he got under way. saying that
the Ahcarn bill being law 10y the Governors
action ne did propose to crltlcse the Executive
and was satisfied that the chance OF repeal was
small.
The remedy the Mayor suggested a conference
with the Commis Ion for the revision of the school
laws. This commission. consisting OF r.. Ellcry
Anderson. David Mcclure oscar $ Straus stephen
II. Olin and Thomas Hunter. appointed by Mayor
Gilroy under chapter 532 OF the Laws Of lN3 lately
sent to the Legislature a bill the main purpose OF
which was TO separate into distinct departments
the exercise OF the various functions required for
the effective administration Of public instruction
in this city The bill constitutes a department OF
education in the city OF New-lork. which shall COM
sist Of: First. a board OF education; second. n
board OF school superintendent; third trustees of
school districts: fourth. superintendent of build
ings and supplies.
After consultation the members OF the board de-
cided to have n special meeting at . p. IN. and
consult about The provisions OF the new bill, to
which. II was sald n clause might be- inserted to
repeal the Ahearn bill.
Thirteen members OF the Board OF Education
present at p. m. when President Knox
called the meeting order a the office of the board
In Grand-st Commissioner Harris Immediately
moved to have an executive session. and the re-
porters excluded from the meeting. There
followed a debate upon the bll which had been
prepared by the commission appointed by Mayor
Gilroy revise the school laws and = tNe cXpira-
tion OF hours 1t was said that the Lpa. i would
be able To indorse the bill unless 1t was most
fed In several ways II agreed that If tn
bill. with certain notifications could be got throue
the Legislature 1t would be effectund repeal Of
the Ahearn bill and the Board OF Education de-
cided to send n committee to consult with the
Mayors commission at Mr. Andersons office at II
n m. to-day.
The Conference Committee OF the Board of Edu-
cation consists Of President Knox and Commits
sioners Bell Harris. Hunt. Guggenheimer and
Strauss
The executive session Of the board continued until
p. m. when II was said that no positive conclu-
slons had been reached To the notifications To
the bill revise the school laws a separate bill
to repeal the Ahearr bill was sent to Albany yes
terlav
New-York tribune., 1894-04-06

purposes OF the paper Doctor Buckley Is known
of the most popular platform speakers OF the
Methodist Church. and his remarks were full OF
wit and sarcasm. The Rev. DIR. Leroy NJ Vernon,
dean OF the College of Fine Arts of Syracuse Uni
versity. being also introduced spoke briefly In be-
half OF the university. which he represented.
The Rev. Or. Alfred A. Wright. dean Of the
Boston Correspondents School. next introduced
to the conference. which listened with interest to
his remarks.
The Rev Dr. Sanford. assistant editor OF THE
Quarterly Review the Rev DR.. \. 5. Hunt, secre-
tary of the American Bible Society; the Rev.
Dr. Homer Eaton. agent OF the Methodist Book
Concern were all introduced. and spoke briefly OF
the causes they represented. The Rev. DR.. j. b..
New-York tribune., 1894-04-06
THE FUNERAL VAS INTER- UPTED.

AN ANONYMOUS LETTER CAUSED SUSPICION AS
TO THE DEATH OF MRS. BEGGs. AND AN
INVESTIGATION WAS ORDERED
The funeral Of Mrs Elizabeth Beggs. at No. 70
Mangin-st.. was interrupted yesterday afternoon
by Captain Schultz. Of the Deancey-st station and
Coroner Dobbs The mourners sent away. and
an additional autopsy on the body ordered. in
order TO ascertain the way In which Mrs. BeSgs
came 10 her death, murder being suspected.
The woman diet on April 2. as the result of in
turies TO her head. which William Beggs. her hus-
bband said were caused by fail against sink.
beggs explained at the first autopsy thai his wife
had been Ill since her child was born six months
ago She rose from her bed to get a drink OF water
ne said. tainted and fell. crushing her skull 1t
was not thought at first that the wound serious
captain Schultz received anonymous letter
yesterday morning saying that Beges Killed his
VIE WE with bowl, and the captain took immediate
rass9r ess9res 70 inNestsaie the matter Beggs
rested and held for examination by Justice Koch
m sst ,he Essex Market Police Court Beggs's father
stu mat bowl was used to bathe Mrs. Beggs's
"a tace AFTER her fall II became stained with bdod
AZ. A. .hat way and probably caused the report Of mur
New-York tribune., 1894-04-06
LIEUTENANT LYNdN'S DECLARATIONS.

HE PUTS THE BLAME FOR THE loss OF THE
KEARsARGE on THE COMMANDER
COURT MARTIAL TO BE ENDED TO-DAY.
The court-martial which has been trying Lieu
tenant Lyman on charges arising from the wreck
of the corvette Kearsarge on Roncador Reef prac-
tically finished It's work yesterday. The proceedings
consisted in the presenting to the court Of the
by the judge advocate for the prosecution. and by
George t. Kent, counsel for the defence and in the
deliberate on the case by the court. Neither side
occupied much time in setting forth the facts.
Mr.. Kent read statement by Lieutenant Lyman
and supplemented 1t by a few remarks OF his
In his statement Lieutenant Lyman affirmed that
Of the three specifications or the lirst charge
had been proved by evidence He waa innocent OF
the slightest neglect of duty he said causing even
remotely the wreck of the Kearsarge. Ne made re-
ports the captain In regard to th shps POSITION
and the accuracy OF mis- reports hau noI Deen aues
toned. Then followed statement OF lhe posltionS
Of the ship. and Of what was done on her on the
afternoon Of February 2 At about ! o'clock IN M the
afternoon Lieutenant Lyman advised ana urst7l IN,
captain 10 get up steam, because the SNIP Woud qua
not sight the reel before aark al % ise 5 speeu @ s
then was making; but the oier 10 rilse slestih wa.
not given until after o'clock and the ship was not
inps of the navigator been followed. he said, the
reef would have been sighted before dark and the
Judge-Advocate Kelley said that II was the Gus
tom to select for the responsible position OF navl-
officer. because judgment. experience. etc, are
needed: and how could commanding officer rely
scrvations had been made by inferior officer and
consequently OF less judgment and experience!
This of course referred the notion that lieuten-
ant Lyman had had his assistant take the observa-
tons Instead Of hmsef For the most part rd0 now
summary Of the facts brought out in the evidence
When both sides had been heard the 6Dd1rs Go w1s in
secret session. The court then adJournetI 10 meet
port of the proceenss win be read and case
with the findings Of the court VIII be sent 10 WISH
Iudge-Advocate Kelley wrote a letter TO Judge
Advocate General Lemy. at Washington expres,lnG y,
his satisfaction at the efficient service rendered III
the trial by the stenoerapher. r. q. Brown
New-York tribune., 1894-04-06
ARREST OF PENSION ExAMIyER Ayprs

ounaio April Especial Pension Examiner Walter
. d Ayres who preferred the charges OF fraud in the
". Bowen Moore cases. arrested yesterday in a
.ui' Drought against him for $25 900 damages by
D'us r. Houpt Mr.. Houpt was arrested at the time
To- ,nSore arrest took place. but was discharged
decsaaroK aaoK oi evidence. In his complaint. Mr.. Houpt
10 nt,r ehai the defendant. malicousy intending
IN, rS ySrs me plaintiff, falsely and malicisusy
IA rTs,s,i MIN with knowingly wrongfully and un-
Inc making. altering. forging and counterfeit
Ss,h certan pension voucher. The papers then set
NJ" NJ .nat MI Houpt was acquitted OF the charge
pishss' pail was fixed at s25Ov which was fur
sea,r. IN the suit brought by Miss Hanrahan
psr,r prns. Mr Ayres on the same grounds the De-
ana sht .h OF Justice was instructed to defend him
n ts ns same VIII probably be done in this case
was ssayed tnat Achille j. Oishe the lawyer who
Wf,.a 1sssse1 IN connection with the frauds ana in
cise Judge Coke sustained the demurrer vili
Ssne suit for $4,000 against Ayres H'e'' "''
New-York tribune., 1894-04-06
House
Furnishing.
COOKING UTENSILS,
CUTLERY. CROCKERY,
FINE CHINA AND GLASS.
CEDAR AND CAMPHORWOOD CHESTS.
WATER FILTERS AND COOLERS.
EDDY REFRIGERATORS.
LEWIS s. CONGER,
13O and 1872 w. AID St.

condition was. as a rule. exceent. a resolution
offered and passed to the enect that the Com
mttee State OF the Church consider the rela-
lions Of revivas the Church and revvalsts to the
ministers and report 20 the Conference.
One of the pleasant features of the morning ses-
sion was the presentation of gold watch to the
Rev s p Hammond retiring presiding elder Of the
Paterson District The Rev William J. Kelly, editor
Of "The Methodist Review" described the aims OF
that publication and the good results 1t had accom-
pshed. The Rev. DR. +. A. Schell Of Chicago, cor
responding secretary Of the E9worth League, gave
brief address, descriptive of the general workings
of the League The Rev Dr. NJ G. Reed president
OF Dickinson College. closed the morning session
faculty OF Dickinson endeavored TO manage It's
facilities offered them as the rich.
The afternoon exercises in St Lukes Church
began with the anniversary Of the sunday-sGhSoSo
Union and Tract Society. The American Bible
Society held its anniversary at $3.50 o'clock. the
Rev. Or. w W. Moffe,t and the Rev. Dr. \. =
Hunt were the speakers. The Newark Epworth
League anniversary was held at O'Clock In the
Centenary Church An inspiration service in charge
of s. Smith. OF Newark. began the evening session
of the Epworth League anniversary. Dr. Schell
general secretary of the League delivered an ad-
dress.
r. Adams delivered an address at the anniversary
of the Conference Educational Society and the
Church Extension Society held an anniversary In
St Lukes Church.
New-York tribune., 1894-04-06

Kende. OF the Newark Conference. who Ia 10 be
the successor Of the Rev. DR.. Day at Calvary
Church. introduced also the Rev Drs. Ben
ham and Tuttle OF the Central Ncw-York Confer
ence.
The Rev. DR.. James NJ King introduced the fol-
lowing form OF memorial and petition addressed
to the Constitutional Convention OF this State II
unanimously adopted and the president and
secretary OF the conference instructed 10 sign
Il:
The New-York Annual Conference OF the Metho
Y. April .. 1894. composed of 3i7 Ministers and
representing "A church membership Of 5l.5s and a
constituency OF not less than 9OOJJ. earnestly and
respectfully petitions your honorable body TO pass
the following amendment 10 the constitution OF the
State Of Newly YOrk. and submit the same 10 the pco
pie for their action at the ensuing election:
Proposed amendment 70 Article VIII Of the con
stitutiOn OF the State of New-YOrk.
Add to Article VIII OF the constitution AS now In
force at the end thereof the following.
Section II. No law shall be passed respecting an
establishment Of religion. prohibiting the free
exercise thereof shall the State. or any county
property or credit or any money raised by taxation
otherwise authorize either 10 be used for the
purpose OF founding. maintaining or aiding. by ap
preparation. payment for services expenses. or In
any other manner. any church. religious denomlna-
lion or RELIGIOUS society any Institution, society
undertaking. which is wholly. or In part. under
socta-ian ecclesiastical control
The following resolution also presented by the
Rev Dr. James VI. King:
Resolved That the Bishop be requested TO ap-
point committee Of five TO formulate and present
10 this conference a plan ana suggestions whereby
the membership OF this conference and the mem
bers Of our churches and congregations may most
New-York tribune., 1894-04-06
TOO MANY PREACHERS, SAYS THE BISHOP
DR. FOWLER FEARS THAT PLACES CANNOT BE
FOUND FOR ALI. THE CLERGYMEN IN THE
NETWORK EAST CONFERENCE.


NETWORK EAST CONFERENCE.
The New-York East Conference reassembled
at A. n at the Nostrand Avenue Methodist
Fowler presiding. The Rev Dr. T. l.. PoUl-
son. of jamaica l.. l.. conducted the open
ing devotional exercises. Tire Rev DR.. Charles
5. Wing, presiding elder OF SoutA Long ISL
and District. then read his annual report New
and handsome churches had been completed during
the year at Sayvllle. l.. L. and at Bay Shore, L. l.
The annual report Of the New Haven district was
presented hy the Rev. Crandlll j. North. presiding
elder Great prosperity had prevailed in all depart
ments OF the work. especially In the number OF con-
versions. no fewer than lolo persons having nniiel
York district. submitted his annual report. Gr4tify
ing progress had also been made In evanGe.istic
labor church improvements and In the various
benevolent collections.
The Rev DR. J. " Hamilton. secretary Of the
introduced AMI described the condition and re-
qurcments. Professor Mitchell Of Boston Uni
ests Of that institution.
The Rev. Geryase a. Vlets. was permitted to
he desiring to enter the CONGREGATIONAL Church.
The Revs. W. J. White. r. T.. Gilbert, y. &. Pills
the supcrnumerary ranks for several years past.
were restored 10 the list of effective men. and the
The Rev. Or. Charles H. Payne. secretary of the
Board Of Education was introduced by Bishop
Fowler. He spoke Of the demands and importance
OF the work committed 90 his care. Mrs Fisk.
widow OF General Clinton B Fisk. then addressed
the conference regarding the WOman's Home MIS-
slonary work and that OF the DeaconeSs move
Bishop Fowler spoke incidentally OF the crowded
condition OF the conference. expressing grave doubts
returning from the supernumerary list and for the
young preachers now In large numbers knocking
II IL expected that the conference will adjourn
on Tuesday evening next
New-York tribune., 1894-04-06
FRYEs MEN MUST PAY FARE OR WALK
NO FREE RIDES EASTWARD FROM ST
LOUIs-TwO DETACIIMENTS LEAVING
CALIFORNIA.

st. Louis. April Sat meeting or the
representatives Of the railroads leading east 1t was
to-day decided to refuse TO transport Frye's band
eastward. In accordance with this decision the
representative of General" Frye was Informed
that his men would either have TO pay fare or walk
Upon learning this decision the Chief Of Police at
East St Louis directed FIVE to take his men out
of the city limits AZ once. ~
Oakland. Cal, April 5.-The 800 men constituting
the regiment Of the Industrial Army" which ar
rived here on Tuesday night from San Francisco.
were allowed TO sleep in the Mills Tabernacle last
night Transportation to Sacramento was refused
them by the railroads yesterday. and there was
much talk among the men 10 the effect that if they
could not get transportation peaceably they would
get IT by force; Most Of the men simply wanted
to get out of San Francisco
Riverside, CAL April 5-The second Los Angeles
brigade Of the industrial Army which left Los
Angeles on Monday has arrived at point near
Rincon. The 200 soldiers are camped just over
the line in Grange County. The citizens Of Rincon
and South Riverside have decided not TO supply
them with food. and the Sheriff VIII inform the
leaders that they viii be allowed to enter ths
through without delay.
New-York tribune., 1894-04-06
METHODISTS UP IN ARMS.
THEIR STRONG FEELING AGAINST JOHN
Y M'KANE AND COL. BRECKINRIDGE

CoNDEMNATORY RESOLUTIONS OFFERED AT THE
NETWORK CoNFERENCE-A MEMORIAL TO
THE STATE CONSTITUTIONAL CON
VENTION-PROCEEDINGso OF THE
SECOND DAYS SESSION.
The second days session OF the New-York Con-
ference OF the Methodist Episcopal Church was
called to order at O'Clock yesterday morning by
Bishop John H. ncant at Calvary Church.
Observation-Disclosures twenty y-ninth-st and Seventh-ave.
The first half-hour spent in a devotional service
under the charge Of the Rev. Alexander II. Fergu-
son. The minutes OF Wednesdays session
read and approved.
The Rev. Or. j. VI. Buckley. editor OF THE
Christian Advocate" then introduced to the
conference, and he discussed briefly the editorial