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The herald., 1894-08-13
WAR ON CORN ISLAND.
A BATTLE BETWEEN NATIVES
AND SOLDIERS.
The Authority OF tho Nicsragusn Cover
nor Dcfied by a British subject.
Several Soldiers Killed in
tho MeIoe.

New YORK, Aug. E.-The American
schooner George Whitford arrived today
from Corn island. Nicaragua, with a
cargo of cocoanuts. The Whitford brings
news of en- encounter between the ma
tives and few Nicaragusn soldiers on
July last, during which four of the
soldiers were killed and two wounded.
From what could be learned aboard
the Whitford. it sppears that about July
4 a lawyer named Russell, who is a ia
maican, called ON Gov. Maxine Diaz in
reference to q law suit liz which he had
been retained ss counsel. The governor
declined to examine the papers. as they
were not in Spanish, and this led to a
discussion and ended by the governor
tearing to pieces tho lawyers papers.
This enraged Russell and he proceeded
to lecture the governor severely. The
govsrnor threatened to arrest him, but
did not do go, there being no one present
at the time, except the secretary. Rus
sell dehed the governor to do his worst
and orders were sent to Bluefields for
troops to arrest Russell.
Mr.. Russell had gathered about him
several of his friends and openly defied
the governor to arrest him. On their
arrival the troops were ordered to arrest
Russell at once. Russell refused to sur
render and his party fred on the SOL
ders, killing four and wounding two.
The governors secretary was slightlr
wounded, as was also a merchant riding
through the streets. 1t was not known
whether any OF the Russell men had
been killed or wounded.
Russell and his friends thought their
victory offered good opportunity to
settle other grudges. 80 with eight 9TH
ers they set out to wipe out the Ncara-
guam officials from the face of Corn
island. They ran up against the re-
mainder of the troops, three in number.
Two more were killed. The one lett
went into hiding. leaving the governor
and his secretary to the tender mercies
Of the Jamaican and his followers.
Russell advanced on the government
house. and the governor and his secre.
tary retreated to the cellar and barri.
dsthemselves in. In the shooting.
the secretary. who ives wounded, opened
fire with horse pistol, woundiug Mr..
Hale one of Russell's friends. Then the
rebels retrested to the bush from
whence they made another onslaught
burning two government houses and
the pier.
This last act in6amed the people, and
persons who had heretofore been neu-
trail surrounded the Russell party and
on the following day Hale and several
others were captured. Russell and Lin
coin escaped but later were captured at
Port Limop. Diaz emerged from his re-
tirement and put l l hands in jail. Then
he resigned, leaving strong recommend
ations that the prisoners be sentenced
to tne full penalty for the insult to
Nicaragua. In Central America this
means death. When the facts reached
the authorities, Russell being a British
subject. it looked ss il an explanation n
would be demanded from Diaz. Later.
however, it was found that the affair
was not looked upon as an indignity to
England, but rather as brawl.
The herald., 1894-08-13
FROM THE SOUTH SEAS.
JAPAN'S ATTENTION DETRACTED
FROM HAWAII.
Value of Pearl Hsrbor as an American
Naval Btation-HswAiian Notes.
Canntbnlism in the Fiji
Islands.

Honolulu, Aug. IL, (via Victoria, B.
O., per steamer Arawa). Japan was
preparing 80 take big hand in settling
the Hawaiian affairs when the difficulty
with China came up.
Pearl Harbor, which was lately taken
possession of by the United Sta5es, has
been surveyed and the commander thus
describes it:
"The more l see of Pea ri Harbor the
more l am impressed with its military
and commercial advantages.
have visited all the princi-
pal harbors of the world and have
never seen one that can compare in any
way with this one. Twenty miles of
wharves could be built there cheaper
than any other place in the world, as
deep water is 30 close to the shore.
Complete maps and charts of the work
done will be made ss soon as possible
and forwarded to Washington"
Ten thousand dollars worth OF bonds
have been disposed of since the estsb-
lishment of the republic. The previous
price was 98.
A native jury in Hsmakua court re-
fused to take the oath and will be tried
for disloyalty.
The Republican party has been formed
to correct errors alleged to be due to
haste in framing the constitution.
Tax day brought three delinquents for
trial. Among others ex-Princess Kaiu-
lani paid her taxes under protest.
The volcano Kilauea has become un-
usually active. and the walls Of the
crater are caving in on every side. The
lake level has risen several feet.
Minister Damon has arrived home from
San Francisco. He thinks an important
trade can be opened with British Col
umbia.
From Fiji comes report of native
revolt in the island of Nanua Levu, Fiji,
which has been suppressed by the gov
srnment forces. The trouble arose out
of Luvi Nj Wal, or devil worship. The
rebels surprised the native forces sent
against them and killed several. They
carried off the dead. mutilated and ate
them. This is the only act OF cannibal-
ism since 1875. Sir j. B. Thurston and
the constabulsry stormed the rebels and
succeeded in dispensing them.
The herald., 1894-08-13
THE DROUGHT BROKEN.
Dry Weather Has Given an Impstus to
Irrigation in Nebraska.

Irrigation in Nebraska.
OMAHA, Aug. 12.-All day rain has
been falling throughout Nebraska, and
the corn situation is materially i'm
proved. The rain has extended to Colo
rado, South Dakota, Kansas and Iowa.
This gives rain to large section of
farming districts in Nebraska where
corn has been much damaged, but agri-
culturists think the corn will be one
third of an average yield. The drouth
has given great impetus to irrigation
throughout the state. A big mass-
meeting was held at Long Pine, Nsb.,
the center OF the dietrct burned up last
night, to discuss the question OF irriga-
tion and proposition was made by q
representative of eastern capitalists to
construct a canal through Brown, Rock
and Hall counties, providing these three
counties contribute $250,000 in bonds
toward the enterprise. besides q certain
guarantee of water privileges. Before
the close Of the meeting q resolution
that it was the sense OF the meeting
that the proposition be accepted, was
carried. The sentiment here ia unani-
nous in favor OF the project. The
assemblage was composed OF the busi-
ness men and farmers. property owners
of Brown and Rock counties.
The herald., 1894-08-13
SHOT IN THE LEG.
An Alderman Wounded by a Street Rail-
way Proprietor.

An Alderman Wounded by a Street Rail-
way Proprietor.
BENTON HARBoR. Mich, Aug. 49,
Alderman Charles Schriver was shot in
the leg by W. W. Bean OF the st. Joseph
and Benton Harbor Street railroad early
this morning. Several months ago
Beams franchise expired. and two weeks
ago be was notified to remove certain
portion of the track to permit street
paving. Last night the paving VOL k was
stopped on account OF the tracks not
having been moved. The city marshal,
with some aldermen and 40 laborers,
went to the scene at 80 this afternoon
to remove the track. Bean was there
with several employees and a deputy
sheriff. When the marshsfs men be.
gan to move the tracks, Bean fred at
Scnriver, wounding him badly in the
leg. Others of the msrsnals were COW
cred by the guns OF some OF the st. Jo.
seph men. Bean was arrested and work
resumed by the marshal's posse under
guard, and this afternoon the track was
piled up on the eide of the street. There
is considerable feeling against Bean.
The herald., 1894-08-13
A SAN DIEGO SCANDAL.
Chinese Laborers Admitted by Means OF
Fraudulent Certificates.


SAN DIEGO. Aug 12.-Chinese Inspect
ors Williams ana Lynch OF San Fran
cisco, now in this city, have unearthed
a novel scheme by means OF which re-
turning Chinese laborers have been sd-
mitted to this country as merchants.
The scheme appears to have been for
mulated by James Russell. detective
of this city, whose dealings with Chi
nese have been OF an intimate nature.
Certificates were drawn up in proper
form and signed by well-known citi-
zsns, stating that the person referred to
was merchant, and underneath
their signatures appeared an affidavit OF
Russell that the signatures were genuine
and those of reputable citizens. On
their face the certificates appeared to be
perfectly regular, but were in fact fraud
rlent, neither Russell nor anv one else
swearing to the fact that the Chinese in
question were merchants. At least 80
Chinese are said 10 have been admitted
at San Francisco on certificates OF this
character sent out from San Diego. The
business will be thoroughly ventilated,
and attempts made to punish the offend
ers. Quan Leong, Chinese lsborer, W as
arrested by the inspectors mere today
for having entered on such a certificate
on April 7th
The herald., 1894-08-13

there was great excitement shown as the
Puritan rushed toward them at full
speed.
In striking the Richmond the Puritan
took tangent track, barely missing the
Chicago. So great was the force of the
cranh that the Richmond was carried on
the stem of the Puritan 100 yards up the
river before the headway of the steamer
was stopped. Mariners censure the Pur-
itan's captain for running his vessel at
such a high rate Of speed in the narrow
channel.
The herald., 1894-08-13
A MARINE COLLISION.
Tug Cat in Two by Passence
Steemor.

Tug Cut in Two by Passenger
Steemcr.
BENTON HARBoR, Mich, Aug. 12.-The
steamer Puritan CT the Chicago, St. Jo.
eeph and Benton Harbor Transportation
company ran into the tug Richmond and
cut her in two. The Puritan WAS COM
ing into the hsrbor and was running
unusually close to the wharf and at an
unusual rate of speed, when she struck
the tug, which was just leaving the
dock. The captain and his crew got off
before che went down.
Fortunately there were no passengers
in the ferry boat at the time, but the
crew of three had narrow escape from
being drowned. The steamer City of
Chicago had just arrived from Chicago
with large number of passengers, and
The herald., 1894-08-13
A FLIMsY EXCUSE.

The El CsJon Home for Children Needs
Iuvestig alton.
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 12-Wiltism J. Cor.
nell of Ell Cajon, whose advertisements
offering to secrete children in an alleged
home for consideration have been the
subject OF investigation by the postoffice
authorities, has written letter to the
Union, in which he declares that he
has bsen acting for another party in
good faith. He fails to reveal the loca-
tion of the institution in behalf of which
all the correspondence was sent out, and
does not mention the identity of its pro.
moter, though courting investigation.
The letter is OF the most fimsy char
aCter.
The herald., 1894-08-13
A Not,d Educator Murdered.

LANCASTER, Pa. Aug. 12.-F. B. Shib-
ley, principal of the Duke street gram
mar school and an educator OF local
prominence, WAS shot and fatally
wounded this evening by George Sim
mons, aged ga years. Simmone is an
engineer by trade. While drunk he ac-
cused his wife of being intimate with
Shibey. The charge, it is said, is with
out foundation.
The herald., 1894-08-13
Mm and Elevator Burned.

WATERFOWL, Wis, Aug. 12.-Today at
and soon extended to the elevator. IL
was once feared it would extend to other
buildings, and O'Connell was tele-
graphed for help, but when the engines
arrived the fire WAS under control. The
elevator and mill were totally destroyed.
Loss, 0,000; insurance, $4,000.
The herald., 1894-08-13

WASHINGTON. Aug. 12.-Another con-
tingent of the Industrials were today
provided with transportation over the
Chssapeake and Ohio. There were
sixty.five in the party, and their desti-
nation is said to be the vicinity OF Kan
sas City.
The herald., 1894-08-13
CAUGHT IN THE UNDEKTOw.
A Prominent Citizen of Vancouver,
Wash, Drowned.

WASH, Drowned.
ASTORIA, Ore, Aug. 12.-Judge F. A.
Wiswsll OF Vancouver, Wash., was
drowned at Seaside. Clatsop beach, this
morning at 10 O'Clock. He ventured be.
yond the life lines at time when the
tide WAS ebbing and the strong under
tow carried him beneash the breakers
before help arrived. A boat was secured,
but was swamped twice while trying to
get outside the breakers, and the boat
men nearly drowned. Mrs. Wiswall
was on the beach aud witnessed her
husband sink beneath the waves. The
body has not been recovered.
The herald., 1894-08-13

LONDON, Aug. 12.-The bark Braekka,
from Hermosa for Rio Jsnelro. was in
collision with the schooner Pilgrim,
from Port Madoc for Stettin, on Satur-
day morning last, off Anvil Point. The
schooner was sunk and four members of
her crew were drowned. The Braekka
received severe damage.
The herald., 1894-08-13

II unable to visit the beach use Turks
Island sea salt, the best substitute for a
sea bath at home. Two and half pound
package for 10 cents. OFF & Vaughn's
drug store, Fourth and Spring.
The herald., 1894-08-13
A YOUNG HERO.
DISASTROUS Wreok Prevented by . Lit
tie Boy.

tie Boy.
ANDERSON, Ind, Aug. YESTERDAY
Tom Dickinson, q lad IL years old, saved
a disastrous wreck on the Big -Four.
The westbound passenger express had
sidetrscked to let a fast freight pass.
The switch nearest the freight was open
and out OF the reach of the passenger
crew. The freight was bounding along
at a murderous speed. The lad took in
the situation and changed the switch
barely in time to avert wreck.
The herald., 1894-08-13

Tooth brushes. A complete line. and
we sell them at 10, Is. 20, %, So, 40 and
30 cts, and guarantee every brush. Lit
tlsboy's pharmacy, 81 S. Spring at.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-09
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and Improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products 10
the needs Of physical being, Will attest
the value to health Of the pure liquid
Laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs
Its excellence is due to It's presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; cffectually cleansing the system,
dispeiling Gods, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval Of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
news, Liver and Bowels without weak
cning them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, hut !. IS man.
dfactured b. the California Fig Syrup
70. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup Of Figs,
and being well Informed, you viii not
accept any substitute if offered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-09
BRIEF MENTION.
Houses to rent BY E. H. Guver.

Houses to rent by E. H. Guyer.
Save your coupons for The ARGUS
Worlds fair series.
j. J. Kelly went to Port Byron on
business this morning.
Money to loan on real estate secur-
ity. Apply at jackson & Hurst's.
Get the first number of The ARGUS
Picturesque Worlds Fair" and in
spect it thoroughly.
Save your coupons for THE Argus
art series, Picturesque America"
aud Picturesque Worlds Fair
Bishop Burgess visited Trinity
parish yesterday, and confirmed a
class of seven at the morning service
L.C. Pfoh, the grocer. has come
out with brand new wagon,
which isvery metropolitan in appear
ance.
Back numbers OF parts No. /, 2, 5
and of the Picturesque America
have arrived. and can be had at the
counting room OF THE ARGUS.
Lerch & Greve, SO Eighteenth
street, are doing rushing business
this spring. Parties wanting any
work done in painting, calso-
mining. or hanging of wall paper,
viii do well TO place their orders
early.
p. ". Behrns. of Dubuque. was in
Rock Island Saturday to meet his
brother. Henry Behrns. and wife.
who have just come from Hamburg,
Germany. The tourists arrived all
right. and the little party left in the
evening for Dubuque.
The newspaper mans best friend
! is the man or woman who gives him
items OF news. There are people we
! know, however, who have such a
prejudice against telling a newspa-
| per man anything that if they died
they wouldn't say anything about it,
saws an exchange. II a baby is born
to you, give it in for publication
that is. the item. not the baby. II You
have visitors send US their names
and residence. Ii you have made 4
successful financial speculation and
have money in your pocket, give it
to us-that is, the item, not the
money. Newspapers run without
money.
The closing entertainment in the
Rock Island Lecture association
course will be a lecture on The
Reign OF the Demagogue, by John
| Temple Graves. instead of Thomas
Dixon, of Atlanta, Ga, next Tuesday
evening at Harper's theatre. Re
served seats can be had on Monday
at the usual place-50 cents. All
persons intending to subscribe for
tickets for next year are requested to
do so on Tuesday evening on cards
that viii be given them at the door.
| 1t viii save the association much
time and trouble ii every one who
/ Intends to subscribe viii do so that
evening. Your subscription may be
withdrawn before September if YOU
| find you cannot attend the course.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-09
COUNTY BUILDING.


5-Mary Francis to Franciscan
Sisters, outlot So, assessors plat of
sci SO, 81.
L. S. McCabe and f. H. Guyer to
Gustav Redel, lot l, block l, Second
add, to Edgewood Park, Rock ISL
and, $3.50.
Isabella Young to Aaron Ander-
son. part outlot Ga. sw3 35, IS, 2w.
sS25.
Frederick to Kock Aaron Anderson
ct al, part outlot Ga. swl 50, IS, Wv,
1925.
James Johnston to W. A. John
ston. lot Z, block Z. Thompson &
Wells add, Rock Island, $i4S.
Charles Newquist to George F.
Roth, part lots and 4. block 81,
Chicago or Lower rdd., Reck Island.
$3.50.
Eliza Shaw to Daniel T. Pinneo.
part lot z. block ., original town of
| Cordova. 1886.
Williams. White & Co. to William
III. Wilson. part lot u, block Q, Pitts,
Gilbert & Pitts Second adk., Moline,
500.
Alvin S. Farber to f. A. Stephen.
son, part swl swi IS, 10, Sc, $3.50.
Probate.
April estate Of "illiam Wright
Petition for sale of real estate. De.
fault. Hearing and decree of sale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-09
Ta seNas Llt.<i Seckcrs

The c., Il. |. & F. railway is the
only line running through express
trains daily from Rock Island to
Texas. Quickest time and best ac-
Communications to all points in Texas
by this route. On April 10 and May
s tickets Will be on sale at one fare
for round trip. good to return within
50 days. Apply at depot ticket Office.
Telephone 1898 or address
+. II. PLUMMER, Agt.
L. NJ. ALLEN, Gen. Art.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-09

We desire to say to our citizens
that for years we have been selling
DR.. Kings New Discovery for CON
sumption. DR.. Kings New Life pills,
Bucklin's Arnica salve, and Electric
bitters, and have never handled rem
edies that sell rs yell. or that have
given such universal satisfaction.
We do not hesitate to guarantee them
every time, and we stand ready t.
refund the purchasers price, if salts
factory results do not follow their
use. These remedies have won their
great popularity on their merits.
Hartz d CNemeyer, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-09

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers salt rheum
Fever sores, letter, chapped hands,
chllblains, corns, and all skin erup,
tions. and positively cures piles or
no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction. or money
refunded. Price % cents per box.
For sale by Hartz & Uliemeyer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-09
sustain
Home Industry
On Tap everywhere.
Only Union labor employed.

The Rock Island Brewing Company, success
ors to George Wagners Atlantic Brewery, |.
Hubers City Brewery and Raible & StengeTs
Rock Island Brewery. as well as Julius Junge's
Bottlng Works, has one of the most complete
Brewing establishments including Bottling de-
partment in the country. The product is the
very best. Beer is bottled at the brewery and
delivered to any part Of the tr-cties, and may
be ordered direct from the head Offices on Mo-
line avenue by Telephone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-09

Land-seekers' excursion. On JAN
9. Feb. Is. March IS. April 10 and
May s. 1894, low rate excursion tick.
cts may be had at the Burlington
Office to all points in Texas. Final
limit OF tickets. 80 days from date of
sale. For particulars apply to
NJ. j. Young.
Agent, Rock Island.
H. d. MACK. d. p. A.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-09
For over Fifty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup has
been used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
:.llays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea.
Twenty-Five GERS bottle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-09

Keep your liver active and you'll
not suffer with there's
the secret. When bilious try a 20
cent package of Simmons Liver Reg
ulator powder. Take it on the
tongue or make a tea. You'll take
no more pills.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-09
"EoYAL RUBY" PORT WINE,

pure. old and mellow, therefore best adapted for
iEyai Is, Gonzales cents and the ed II restore.
lost vitality, creates strength and appeti e. builds
mp the welk and debiit ted. Quarts 81 pin;s
60 ceIts. Tut up o. homer ana uarsntecd by
ROYAL WINE, co, Chicago.
For sale a Harper Houss Ph ,rm2cy. and By
i,liam Clerdenin. Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-09
a -iiLi.cn Fr.eoSs

4 friend in need is friend indeed.
and not less than one million people
have found just such friend in DR..
Kings New Discovery for consump-
ton, coughs and colds. Ii you have
never used this great cough medi-
cine. one trial will convince YOU that
1t has wonderful curative powers il
al! diseases of throat, chest and
lungs. Each bottle is guaranteed &c
do all that is claimed or money viii
be refunded. Trial bottles at Hartz
& Cilemeyer's drug store. Large
bottles SOC and 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-09

April 10 and 81, May s and %. at
one fare for the round trip. Tickets
limited to thirty (30) days from date
OF issue; choice of routes offered:
stop-overs permitted within certain
territory. Detail information upon
application to
Il. STOCKUoUsE. G. T. A.
Depot. foot OF Twentieth street
Rock Island. III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-09
The SupeIlority

OF Hoods Sarsaparilla is due to tie
tremendous amount of brain work
and constant care used in its prepar-
alton. Try one bottle and you will
be convinced of its superiority. 1t
pnriiies the blood, which is the source
of health. cures dyspepsia. over
comes sick headache amt. biliousness.
1t is Just the medicine for YOU.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-09

Is rye a. is Rye" naturally sircned ana
free from all foreign favor AID aduteranis. guar
nntced pure ard over eleven years o. age, recon-
mended 10 the connciss uv IS a merito-ious aTti-
Gle worthy Of the conf iercc Of iay4Hds, conva-
lesc nts and the azel. see that cur rame is
blown in bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-09
N.rs. Hannon Got Her pnn.1Ic.

KANSAS CITY, April Mrs. Thomas +.
Hannon, wife OF the ex-mayor of Kansas
City, Has, has pet dog which fell into
the pound. She went there with an ak
and battered in the door and carried away
the poodle i'll triumph.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-09

Hoods pills are purely vegetable.
carefully prepared from the best in
gradients.