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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-04
WRECK ANDFLAME
Do the Work OF Death and Havoc
at Several Points.
RECORD OF A DAYS CASUALTIES.

Accidents on the Rail In West vir9inia
and Texas Account FOR Several Killed
and Many Wounded, and . Tenement
Fire ut New York Has Some Special Feat.
urss of Horror-Lake seeamer's Crew
pi.s.led by Poisonous Soda In Food.
WHEELING, w. Va, Nov. 4.-The worst
railroad wreck In the Immediate vicinity
OF wheeling for many years occurred
shortly before 10 o'clock yesterday morning
at Elm Grove, five miles cast on the Pitts
burg division Of the the Baltimore and
Ohio road. The Pittsburg. Cincinnati ex-
prcss, commonly known as the Cannon
Ball, jumped the track on oridgc over
Wheeling creek owing to broken hange
c.i n wheel Of the smoking car The
engine, tender and baggage car kept the
track, while the mail car, smoker and
Pullman parlor car went over bank
about sixteen feet high. The day coach
turned completely over and and the other
two lay on their sides. The cars were
completely demolished, seeming to have
been thrown some distance through
the air.
Several ~ the Injured VIII Die.
So far only two deaths have happened.
A woman, thought to be Mrs. Miranda
Hare, Of Kittanning, Pa, but not posi-
lively identified owing to the way she was
'iishgurcd jumped from the car and was
Instantly killed. The 8-months-old baby
of Lawrence BARLEY, Of Pittsburg was
sitting ON Its fathers lap when the acci.
dent occurred. II was so badly injured
that II died In few minutes, while
neither the father nor mother was hurt.
They were coming to Wheeling to attend
the funeral of n relative. Ten or dozen
surgeons and the wrccking crew were sum.
moncd Mt once. No. less than 10000 pco-
ole visited the scene Of the wreck, the
Wheeling and Elm Grove railroad run
ming special excursion trains, all crowded.
or those who were hurt several will die.
List cf the Worst Hurt.
The list of injured includes tho follow.
ing: Ella Vance, Wheeling, spine prob
nbly broken, may die; G. j. Garvcy, oil
operator, Marietta, o., head crushed and
back wrcnchcd, will probably die: W. n.
Rose, Chicago. right arm broken; Michael
!. Mahoncy, McKccsport, Pa, face cut
and mashed; +. W. Gilbart, Sharpsburg,
Pa., thigh broken, head cut, Vim. Rich.
ar,lson, Sharpsbury. Pa, cut and bruised
baek and head; James w. Foster, Bca.
yer Falls, Pn., right foot broken,
face { and back cut; W. j. Chap.
man, West Bridgcwatcr, Pa, -iSht
leg and hand broken; =. X. Rahm, Phila-
&. dclphia, badly cut and bruised; Louis
Schuchcrt, Pittsburg, head cut and
bruised, badly hurt; W. o. Uawlcy, Allc.
ehcny' facc!and nose crushed, arm cut;
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-04

DR.. Kay's Renovator is certain to
cleanse aud invigorate the whole
system. Sold by L. II. Thomas,
druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-04
EUGENE FIELD DEAD.
The Famous Newspaper Writ. and Poet
Passes Away-Appointments.

CHICAGO, H.. Nov. 4.-Eugene
Field, the well known poet and
newspaper writer, died this morning
of heart failure. He had written
"Sharps and Flats for the Chicago
Record for years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-04
MADAM KELLOGG,
TO the Ladies Of the Tri-Cites and Vicinity
CUT AND MAKE YOUR OWN CLOTHING.

Ladies wishing to do their own dress making
should secure and learn the famous KELLOGG
SYSTEM. which is equal if not superior to all
others in the market, by calling on or addressing
the undersigned. Will also teach the new
method of boning the only stiffening in dresses,
ETC., that does its work In a satisfactory manner.
The Kellogg System with full instruction given
for $40, and moderate terms for learning the
boning process.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-02
THE CUBAN PATRIOTS Rapidly Massing and Preparing
 for the Final Blow
FOR LIBERTY OR FOR DEATH
To Declare a Provisional Cow ernment-A Torpedo Boat.
 Two Mysterious Vessels.

NEW YORK, April LA Tampa, Fla, special to the Herald says: Passengers from Havana by the steamer Olivette last night report the revolution in Cuba spread ing rapidly. Tatre are 1000 insurgents re- ported in Puerto Principe, under command of Magues de Santa Lucia. He raised this force near Guansja. and is marching to- ward Yara, where all the forces are as- sembiing in response to the proclamation issued by Generals Maceo Id Masso.
 This proclamation is supposed to have been prompted if not issued by Jose Narti aud calls for convention to declare Cuba independent from Spain and to form a prov sional government.
 It is stated that March 30 was set for the date of this convention. 1 he spanish gov ernment acknowledges the presence of General Maceo in Santiago de Cuba. No official notice of the presence of Marti or iomeZ has been made, and if they are on the island their presence is still kept se- cret.
 After the victory of Compachuela the iu- surgeuts burned the big San Manuel sugar plantation, near that village, on March 23. Two hundred men are said to have taken up arms aL San Tugraude under command oi Colonel Aldaret, and are making their way toward Yara.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-02
FRo.1 EUROPE COMES

ENCOURAGING NEWS FOR THE EXPOSE
 TIoN-soNs OF VETERANS.
 ATLANTA, lGa., April 1.-Advices have been received by the Cotton States and h. ternational exposition management from Europe, to the effect that he has arranged for a Russian section at the exposition with MT. P. N. Grunwaldt, furrier to his majesty, the czar. MT. Grunwaldt had charge of the Russian SC ction at the Worlds Columbian exposition, aud will bring magnificent section to the Cotton States and International, with practically the same display of furs.
 MT. Macchi has just been to Paris, where he had an interview with NJ. Lebon, min ister of commerce, who has agreed to an- nounce the exposition through all the official periodicals, and the American cham Der of commerce has undertaken a propa- ganda in French through the medium of all the French chambers of commerce and the chambers syndicate. The agent of the exposition in Paris is Nj. ChevaIie.
 The president of the Cotton States and International exposition received today communication from the chairman of the executive committee of the Sons of Vet erans, Knoxville, stating that this organ throughout the south, would be represented in Knoxville on the 16th of September by a convention of 5000 delegates, and that these would wish to come to Chickamauga park on the 18th, and from there to the exposi- tion. A programme is to be arranged about this time for blue and gray day at the exposition, and it is very likely that the veterans and sons of veterans on both sides will be here during the third week in September,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-02
THE BALTIMORE CONFERENCE

HOLDS MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR THE
 DEAD MINISTER'S RECEIVED IN THE
 CONFERENCE.
 WAsHINeToN, ,April1.-Memorial services in honor of ministers and laymen who died during the past conference year were observed at this mornings session of the Baltimore annual conference of the Metho- dist Episcopal church, south. The follow ing ministers were received into the con- ference: J. J. Ringer, G. H. Echols, M. P. Weikle, J. B. Henry, 0. T. Jones, c. D. Bulla, H. H. sherman, 0. l.. Potter and c. F. Moore, treasurer.
 J. E. Alexander of Alexandria, Va., read the report of the board of missions. It showed that each district assessed for car- rying on mission work was in arrears. The total foreign assessment was s14 800 and collections S10 ,362; total domestic assess- ment $S945 and collections }6606.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-02
ON THE TURF.
CRESCENT CITY RACES.

NEW ORLEANS, April 1.-The New Or leans Jockey club spring meeting of six consecutive days opened today with fair attendance aud smart sprinkling of the fair sex. The betting was brisk and the talent had about even break. B. F. Fly, IT,, in the first, the red hot favorite of the day, failed 10 land better than second. Lyndhurst, who opened at 10 to l, was pounded for good sum and was never headed from start to finish, winning by three lengths. The start in this race was manifestly partial to Lyndhurst, and Pettingill, the starter, came in for strong criticism from the losers on l. c. w. and Topic, whom he ruled out at the post.
 First race, seven eight of a mile sell ing Readina, l03 tslaughter), to 1, won; 5. F. Fly, Jr., 1O6 (Biake), 4 to 5, second; Figot, 1oS (verplank), i5 to I, third. Tire, 1:30h.
 Second race, one-half mile-Inspeclor Hunt, 110 (Hogan). 9 to 5, won; Spinola, 107 (H. shields), 8 to 5, seconu; Byrdes B., 107 (Nance), 5 to l, third. Time, O:61.
 Third race, seven eighth of smile, sell ing Lyndhurst, 109 trhornton), 6 to l, won; I. c. w., 106 (Morse), 2 to 1, second; zske Hardy, 1O6 tShields), $ to 1, third. Time, :32.
 Fourth race, seven ghths of mile Cass, l07 (L. scotD,7 10 10, won; Marcel, l02 (Biake), 3h 10 l, second; blue and " bitc, AoS AI lO tO l, t01TQ.
 Fifth race, seven-elghths of a mile Ether, 107 (tInnegan), 8 to l, won; Charlie B., 104 lf. Wiliiams), 10 to l, second; Cooper, l04 (Barger), 10 1, third. Time, 1:S0h.
 hNIRfEs AND WEIGHTS FOR TODAY.
 First race, quarters of a mile Princess Rose, 97; Maquon, 99; Black Jack, 102; Sir John, l02; Oh No, 1OS; Folly, 103; Sir James, 107; Barguard, 1O7; Bob Holman, 107; Emperor Billet, 1O7;; Luke Parks, 10S; Rally, 110; Bob Camp- bell, 110; sam Farmer. no; Jce Wool man, 110.
 Second race, seven eighths of a mile Lucasta, Nicaragua, Sunlight and BouIe, 106 each; Blacksmith and Danube, 1O8 each; Artiess, Panini and Lena Frey, 109 each; Rogation, John F. aalen Brow n and bns!up, III eacni Taylor Hayden and Bon- nie E, i14 each.
 1hird race, selling, one mile-Buckedie. lc6i Twenty three, Jim Henry, Tenspring and brskemsn, 1G9 each; Void, 112; Fakir,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-02
TUE NICARAGUA CANAL. Preparations for Beginning the Work of Investigation. TWO =: ELECTIONS MADE
 :
 For N.S lberS of the Board of Eng = ers-Birmingham May
 urnish the Third.
=: ELECTIONS MADE

WAs.-INGToN, April 1.-President Ceve- land has determined that an official exhi- bition of American interest in the Nicara- gusn canal, which was authorized by the last congress, shall be promptly made, and the governmental commission 10 examine the caual route, for which the gun dry civil bill made s20, 900 immediately available, is to be sent to Greytown as soon as possible on United States man. -of-war vessel to emphasize the con ceru of this government in the enterprise of American citizens who have been acting under the charter granted by congress in 1859.
 The progress of the mnistration's &C., ton in the premises was agreed upon at last Fridays cabinet meeting, when Sec retaries L.mont and Herbert were directed to select a member of the corps of army en- Rineers and one of the naval civil engineers respectively, who, with a civilian to be se- lected a day or two, will constitute the board of engineers charged with ascer- tanning the feasibility, permanencs and cost of the construction and completion of the Nicaragua canal, which 'shall visit and personally inspect the route of said canal, examine and consider the plans, profles, sections, prisons and spec flea tions for its various parts ana report thereon to the president on or before Mo-
 
 It was also decided that the army should have the ranking officer on the board, and Secretary Lamont selected Col. William R. Craighill for the chairm nship.. Colonel Craghill was last president of the Amer ican Society of Civil Engineers, and the weight of his opinion upon the equal project would be convincing beyond that of any other man who could be appointed on the board.
 Secretary Herbert selected Civil Engineer Mordt cai T. Endicott, whose relative rank oi lieutenant commander Is but degree below that of Colonel Craighill, and who is second officer on the civil engineer list of the navy, man of high professional at tainmeuts and an authority upon naval works ashore.
 The president has not yet announced the civilian member, but J. A. Montgomery of Birmingham, Ala, who has been promi- nent in the construction of southern rail- roads, is said to be the leading candidate.
 As soon as the president completes the bO ird it will organize and go to New York, where plans, specifications and contracts of the canal can be closely scrutinized. The party will then go to Mobile and em- bark on the Montgomery, which has been detailed for the duty of conveying 1t to Greytown and which will remain there as long as their stay lasts, furnishing them @ marine guard, as well as boats aud steam launches, and lending them the moral sup port of the United States flag.
 Millions for Dr. Price's Cream Baking ait nm,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-02
Southern Railroad Company Asks Relief to Meet Competition
WITH SEAB0ARD AIR LINE
Mckinley Compliments the Southern Associated Press.
 Treasury Talk.

WAsHINeToN, April 1.-The usual pub lic debt statement was not issued today but will appear tomorrow.
 WANTS RELIEF.
 The Southern Railroad company, which has been observing the long and short haul clause of the interstate commerce law, has applied to the interstate commerce. com mission for relief under that clause so that it may be able to meet the low passenger rates of the Seaboard Air Line to Atlanta and other places, without making corre- spending rate reductions 10 intermediate stations. The commission will hear all parties interested and investigate the mat ter at its flee in Washington, D. C., on Saturday, April 6, 1895, ut 10 o'clock a. m.
 AIKEN QUALITIES.
 William Martin Aiken, the new super vising architect of the treasury department, qualified this morning and at once entered upon the duties of his office.
 SUCCESSFUL BURGLARS.
 The office of the Washington Steamb boat company, on Seventh street, near N street, southwest. was entered by burglars about l 'clook this morning. The waterman, James Fornshow, was bound and gagged by the robbers, who then blew one safe and opened another by the com bination, getting from both about $500 n money and many valuable papers. Three men were con- ccrned in the robbery. No clues exist as to their identity.
 INCREASED CIRCULATION.
 An increase of g, 2,4s7, ,75O in national bank note circulation ouring tue month ot March is shown in the monthly state- ment issued by Comptroller Eckels today, making the total stand at $209 450, IA on April l.
 M'KINLEY TALKS.
  bus this evening. The governor says he has made only three other appointments one to speak in Ottawa, Kas., one in Att lanfa, Ga., and one at some other point, and that representations sent out that ne was planning ''swing around the circle,, were entirely unjust,fiable. He compli- mented the Southern Associated Press on i. the marked fairness of the reports pub lished by that organization in regard 10 his movements.
 TREASURY STATEMENT.
 The official treasury statement issued to. day shows that during the month of March the excess of expenditures over receipts was $246 1882. The receipts were s637 Frs greater than in March, 1894, and the ex- .rfnditules 5,420, ,6o3 -ipss than in last March. 4A rs e
 PosTMAsTERs IEcoMMIssToNED.
 The president today recommissioned the following postmasters, whose offices were formerly fourth class and have now become presidential: Sidney B. Conner, Live Oak, Fla; William F. Marshall, Gastonia, N C. APPROVED THE LISTS. The secretary of the interior has approved two clear lists oi 67 ,530 acres in the Jack son, Miss. land district, selected by the state as inuring. to the benefit of the Gulf and Ship island railroad.
 The impending crisis in European affairs awakens universal alarm. Dr. Price's
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-02
RATHER LIKE BUSINESS.
CUBAN REvoLUrIoNlsrs SAID TO HAVE
 PURCHASED A TORPEDO BOAT.

JULIAN AENOI-UllONlSTS SAlD 1O HAVE
 PURCHASED A TORPEDO BOAT.
 WAsHlNaToN, April 1.-Information of a somewhat startling character has been re- ceived at Washington within the past twenty -four hours with regard to the re- bellioD in Cuba.
 Officials interested have been informed from sources which they deem entirely re- liable that prominent eas.ern shipbuild- ing firm has agreed to furnish the insur- gents torpedo boat at an early date which will be used to destroy Spanish war vessels now cruising in the Cuban waters. Whether the firm in question will build the boat or furnish 8 steam launch which can be utilized as a torpedo boat IS not known, but it is asserted a swift boat of some character, which can be used for tor pedo purposes, will soon oe in the hands of inc Cuban sympathizers in this country. It is then proposed to equip this.craft with a full supply of torpedo tubes and start her immediately to the Cuban shores.
 The Spanish government is said to be aware oi this ex petition and to have noti- fled the state department officials. What action the latter will take cauuot at this time be stated, inasmuch as no in information bearing upon the matter will be given out at the department. . =
 A vessel such as that referred to above could possibly destroy several Spanish cruisers before she was captured, even though she should be unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Spaniar In such an event, it is said, q short shlft would be made of the officers and crew, who would be treated as pirates and exe- cuted i.hout delay.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-02
BASEBALL.
A LOCAL GAME.

On Saturday the Howard College base ball team and a picked nine from Birming- ham will play the first game of the season on the grounds of the former.
 The Howard team has been pracsicing for some time and the players are all in excel- lent practice. The local team is also splendid one and the game promises 10 be interesting.
 After the game on Saturday the Howard team will endeavor to make arrangements to play with tue ruskaloosa team at Lake, view park.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-02
A MODEST ID STIPULATION.

LONDON, April IA Central NeWs dis- patch from shanghai says 1t is reported that the conditions of peace arc that China shall pay 400, GOO ,000 yens indemnity and cede Formosa and South Manchuria, Japan holding guarantees pending the payment of indemnity and the settlement of the boundaries.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-02
WERE THEY CUBAN vEssELsf
RESTORED THE OFFICERS.

ernor has issued an order restoring to duty all the officers of the First regiment who,
 few weeks ago, were relieved of their commands as result of troubles iu the regiment. .
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-02
0ADsDEN,s DELEGATION.

The Gadsden delegation to the Alabama Commercial association came in on the A iabama Great Southern train last night. The delegation consists of Messrs. R. A. Mitchell, O. R. Hood, w. e. Broadway, c. M. Baugh and w. R. Phillips.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-02
Oak Forest, Ansouia and Excelsior, 11s

Oak Forest, Ansonia and Excelsior, 113 each.
 Fourth race, handicap, ree-quarters of a mile-Mark B., 106; Virgin ana Cass, 107 Fly, Jr., 107; Pearl NJ, 97; Longorook, 109.
 Fifth race, maidens, five-e -eighths of mile-Lulie M., Cara Mia, Orleans Bslle and Adah Foy, 102 each; F. NJ. B., Buck away, Granville, Hollow Eve, Hudson, Huxley, Shelley, Boston, Donnal and ulendaga, 104 each; Francis Hennessey and Buckeye, 107 each.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-02
NOT DECIDED.

WAsHINeToN, April 1.-The income tax case was not oecided by the supreme court of the United States teddy.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-02
LITTLE ROCK RACES.

Japan mtditates division of China into three kingdoms. Purity, strength, econ- omy are avowedly the provinces over which Price's Cream m Baking Powder is regnant.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-02
ST. AsAPH's RESULTS.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-Although three favorites won at the St. Asaph track today, the talent was in hard luck and the six een books quit away ahead. The attendance was good.
 First race, half a mile-Summertime, l to 2, won; Old Age, to l, second; Ban dale, to l, third. Time, 0:5o. Second race, seven furiongs-George ond; Darkness, 1S to 5, third. Time, 1:29A.
 Third race, six turlongs-Captain Brown, to l, won; Charade, 8 to l, second;
 Fourth race, six man, 3 t0 l, won; Cuckoo, to l, second; Silent Friend, to 5, third. Time, 1:17A.
 Fifth race, one mile-William l., 6 to 5, won; Equity, 8 to 5, second; Captain T. 10 to 1, third. Time, 1:41A. to l, won; handcar, 40 to 1, second; Full Sea, 10 to l, third. Time, o;5oh.
 NASHVILLE RACES.
 NASHVILLE, Tenn, April 1.-The spring running meeting commenced here today under the most favorable circumstances. The weather was pleasant, the track fast ard the attendance good. Only eight bookmakers did business. The Greenbriar stake, with a guaranteed value of s2500, was the event of the day. HaDkins & Johnson's colt, Diges, was a hot favorite, and the talent could not see anything else in the race. He looked good, but ran most disappointing race. The post odds against him were to ?, but he finished poor third to Prime Minister and Buck Massie. The first race furnished big sur prise, Mollie B. winning at odds of 25 to l. The Fleischmau ns pulled off good thing with their Himyara- Rosary Ally, Vesper, in the second race. The remainder of the races were selling affairs, and did not ex- cite much interest. The following are the summaries:
 First race, six furlongs-Mollie B.. |, 10 to 1, won; Simon w. second, Uncle Luke third. Time, 1:14%.
 Second race, hall a mile-Vesper, to l, won; Nancy D. second, Imported Sugar third. Time, 0:49A.
 Third race. one mlle-Prime Minister, 10 third. Time, 1:4lA
 Fourth race, five and half furlongs- Anna May, 5 to 9, won; Red John second, Dora Wood third. Time, 1:C9h.
 Fifth race, one mile-'lom Elmore, to 1, won; Clementine second Probasco third. Time, l:42A.
 Sixth race, five and half furlongs- Leonell, 8 to 1, won; Katie 0. second, Mar ble Rock third. Time, 1:oSA.
 LITTLE ROCK RACES.
 LITTLE ROCK, Ark, April 1.-The sum- maries of todsy's races are as follows;
 First race, five furlongs-Potentate, 1 to 2, won; Philomena second, Joco third. Time, ic3A
 Second race, five furlougs-sallie Cliquot, even, won; Lady Inez second, Nikito third. Time, l:C5.
 Third race, Arkaosas derby, one mile Laureate, 5 10 2, won; Lobengula secoud, Bob Clampette taird. Time, 1:44h. F Fourth race, half a mile-Sir Place, 2to |, won; Fred Rarr second, Saracessena third. Time, 0:50h.
 Fifth race, six furlongs--George F. Smith, ? to 5, won; Maggie Gray second, lr |. .1r
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-02
COLTS, 2; REGULARS, 5.

AUGUSTA, Ga. April IA fair. and very appreciative crowd witnessed a closely contested and interesting game of baseball between the two teams of the Brooklyn club today. Score:
 Runs-Regulars, 5; Colts, g. Base hits Regulars, g.; Colts, g. Errors-Regulars, 9; Colts, 8. Batteries-Regulars, Lucid and Grim Colts, Gumbert and Burrell.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-02
BOSTON, F; L. OF N. O., 8.

CHARLOTTE, N. c., April 1.-The Uni- versity Of North Carolina team held the inning, when Stivetts was put in the box and the boys became rattled. Score:
 Runs-Boston, IF; University Of North Carolina, 8. Base hits-Boston, IS; Uni versity oi North Carolina, 5. Errors-Bos- ton, g., University of North Carolina, 10. Balteries-Bos. on, Wilson Nichols, Slivetts and Ganzsl; University of North Carolina, Stephens and Oldham.