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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-25
AssaewAreo 1eLeeaAma

President Stickney, Of the Chicago
Great Western railway. has leased teact
of Land thirtysix miles below St Paul
to release 1t to men Of family from cities
who are willing to work. Tho land viii
be divided into small holdings.
The Detroit city council and Mayor
Pingree have begun the fight in court
against the health board recently created
by the Michigan Legislature for that city.
Miss Delaney, who was arrested n
Washington for attempting to burn q
couple Of Roman Catholic churches has
been sent to jail in default Of bail. She
insists that she il innocent, but n believed
to be somewhat of her mental balance.
w. Calvin Chase, the negro editor at
Washington convicted of nbeling c. H.
j. Taylor, recorder Of deeds OF the Dis
trict OF Columbia, has been sentenced Ia
ninety days in jail.
A counterfeit 25-cent piece made largely
Of real silver Is circulating at Baltimore.
1t Is dated 1873 and can only be detected
by an expert.
The land of Fort Hays military reser-
walton in Kansas have been Withdrawn
from settlement.
The residence Of John F. Courier, at
Tarentum, Pa, burned and Courier per
ished in the flames.
Because q commercial traveller waa
taken with smallpox in Arkansas every
city on the line of railroads in the state
except Little Rock has Guaranteed
against all commercial travellers.
The general commanding the Missouri
militia has resigned and officers Of the
Arkansas militia are taking the same
step, because the legislatures Of those
states have not made such appropriations
as were considered necessary for the sup.
port of the state troops.
Among the women who registered to
vote at Wichita, kas., was Mrs. Harriet
McMurray, lis years old
Six people in Lincoln county, o. T.,
have been poisoned by eating food made
with a cheap baking powder.
All the receivers of the whisky trust
have resigned and Judge Gr0sscup has
appointed General McNulta sole receiver
of the concern. This was done for the
very good reason that ono receiver wa
| enough.
Judge Kicks has decided that when q
foreign born woman is married to . citi
Zen of this country she becomes . citoy.
enne, ''as we say in French"
japanese sailors are being shipped BY
the Ship Owners association Of San
Francisco, where there has been o long
union fight for higher wages.
Somebody unknown has sent City En-
gincer Artingstall, of Chicago, an Gle
plant which he never ordered.
President Angel, of the Michigan uni
! versity, has announced donations to the
university of E35OuO from Regent Bar
bour and $1,000 from Regent Hebard fO
the coed annex to the gymnasium.
Senator Morgan, Of Alabama, think.
the present exodus of negroes from thu
south to Africa will increase rapidly In
proportions, and believes it the right thini
| To be done.
Elk Champion John L. Sullivan, who Il
ill with pneumonia at the home Of his sis
ter in Boston, is much improved, and thu
physicians anticipate no serious results
John is practically without dollar.
A Belgian has invented process that
makes cotton from wood fibre tina: comes
very near being equal to the real product
while it is very much cheaper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-25
Fierce Fire in . Michigan Village.

TRAVERSE CITY, March 25.-Thc village
of Fife Lake, twenty-three miles south vi
this city, was visited by a conflagration
which wiped out nearly all the business
portion west Of the g. X. and l. railroad.
Thirteen buildings and two residences
were destroyed. The total loss is about
$4,000. The insurance will not aggrc-
gate more than SO 0O0.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-25
Strike Against the KING hts of Labor.

PHILADELPHIA, March % The knights
of Labor in this city have just disposed of
a strike in their own ranks. Last Thurs.
day the five printers employed on The
knights Of Labor Journal demanded back
wages. Their demand was refused. where
upon the foreman resigned and three of
the men struck. The local Typographical
Union took up their case and the strikers
were paid in full and discharged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-25

ST. LOUIS, March ao-Postoflice Inpec-
tor Thomas telegraphed his chief here
that he had captured Jim French, the in
cendiary bond jumper, and postofiice
robber, near Maiden, Mo. French was
one Of the trio who robbed the postofiice
ct Maiden. The thieves secured $500 in
money. French is under sentence Of flf-
teen years imprisonment for arson here.
Three postoffice robberies are also charged
against him, and he Is charged with as
sisting Hedgepeth, the train robber, in his
attempt to break jail here last summer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-25

LANSING. Mich, March 2a-Arguments
were heard in the supreme court upon
the constitutionality Of the anti.fusion
act, sO-called, passed by the present legis.
lature. Tho validity of the law was Wig.
orously assailed by Colonel e. NJ. Irish, Of
Kalamazoo, and w. H. Walker, Of Grand
Rapids. Attorney General Maynard and
Moses w. Taggart declared the act not
only constitutional, but one Of the wisest
measures ever passed to secure purity OF
elections.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-25
The Weather We May Expoct.

wAsHINGrON. March 25.-The following are
tile weather indications Tor "A hours from .
D. IN. yesterday: For Iadiana and Illinois
G ,nerally fair weather; northweSterly winds.
For Lower Michigan-Light local showers, fol-
lowe, by fair weather; westerly winds.
sigh, cooler. For Upper Michigan-Gener'
"A iy far. slightly cooler weather; northwest.
Q iy winds. rc- Wise Dnsin-Fair weather;
nrrthwesterly winds; cooler in northwest
ern ortion. For Iowa-Fair weather; mol tn
" esteriy winds
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-25
AID FOR CUBAN REBELS
Philadelphia Said To Re the Hst-Bed Of
the Movem INT.

Philadelphia Said To Re the Hst-Bed Of
the Movem ,nt.
KEY WEST, Fla, March 25-The official
Of the Cuban government who has arrived
here says exact and detailed information
10 in the hands Of the Spanish officials rs
to the places throughout the United
States where arms and ammunition 1t 10
believed are being collected and shipped
to the Cuban insurgents Two impor-
tant rendezvous are stated to be at Phila-
delphia and Perth Amboy, N. }. 1t 10
said that Spanish officia Is have the loca.
ton OF the rendezvous with names of per-
sons most active and the manner Of oper-
alton. Their In formation is said to show
that Philadelphia IL a hot-b of the
movement and that heavy shipments Of
arms and ammunition have been made
from there.
These northern rendezvous are in addi-
ton to those at Savannah, Fernandez and
other points in the south, concerning
which Information Is being collected by
Spanish officials. This Is being laid be-
fore the Spanish minister at Washing.
ton, and may form an important part in
pending negotiations between the United
States and Spain, and is likely to form q
basis for q request for the issuance of or.
ders by the attorney general Of the Unit
ed States to the district attorneys at tho
various points under suspicion to appre.
bend the parties alleged to be engaged
in the systematic forwarding of rcvolu-
tiOnary supplies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-25

In the battle Of Marengo IS, 900 men
participated, and Of that number 49,
900 were killed or wounded, about 90
per cent Napoleon thought Marengo
his greatest victory. He always kept
throughout life the uniform he wore on
that day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-25

MASON, Mich, March 20 An unknown
colored man entered the meat market OF
John ID. Light late in the evening, and
drawing Il revolver fired without warn
ing The bullet struck Fred Williams.
Lights assistant, entering his head near
the nose. The stranger grabbed the
money drawer and escaped. The chances
for Williams recovery are small.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-25

The climatic limit to the cultivation
of wheat is not SO much the cold Of
winter rs the heat of summer. It will
not mature in a climate where the sum.
mer temperature is below go.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-25

LEAvENwoRTH, Kan, March .S.-The
registration for the municipal election
closed with 20 more names on the books
than ever before in the city. Nearly half
the voters registered are women, and 800
more Of them registered than In any pssv-
ious campaign.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-25
GREAT PACKING PLANT DESTROYED.
Fire Wipes Out = Million Dollars' Worth
Of Property Mt Kansas City. Kas.

fire Wipes Out . Million Dollars' Worth
Of Property Mt Kansas City. Has.
KANSAS CITY, Mo, March 2o-At $50
o'clock last night fire broke out i'm the hog
building Of the Reid Packing oompany's
plant 1t Kansas and Railroad avenues,
Kansas City, kas., and almost the whole
group Of buildings was entirely destroyed,
causing q loss of over a million dollars.
At 1o:O O'Clock the following buildings
had been destroyed and the fire was not
yet under control, owing to want Of
water pressure: The three-story hog build
ing; the storage building. four stories
high; five ice houses, the engine house
and the beef house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-25
Bank Rohh.r. Frieht.ped Oh.

YOUNGSTOWN. o.. March 25.-An at
tempt was made to rcS the Farmers Ma
tional bank at Garfield, ten miles south.
Tho two robbers blew q hold in q side Of
the vault but were frightened OF before
they got anything. They escaped ON q
handcar. going north on the Niles and
New Lisbon railroad.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-25
New Fraternal Insurance Society.

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, March 2o.-Insur-
ance Superintendent Durfee has issued a
certificate Incorporating the Real Neigh
bors Of America, lady auxiliary to the
Modern Woodmcn of America, to do .
fraternal beneficiary insurance business
in Illinois. The principal place Of busi-
ness Is Peoria
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-25
INCOME TAXES ROLLING m.


Esetmates q Congress Far Exceeded BY
Returns Already Made.
WAsHINGToN, March 25-Income tax
returns are pouring into the Office of the
commissioner of internal revenue at such
q rate as to make the income tax division
. beehive Of industry and activity. These
returns. 1t is stated, are much more
numerous than were calculated upon in
the first estimate submitted to congress
a. the basis for action.
The estimate then was that 5000 cor
porations and individuals were subject to
the tax. After the law passed and the
estimates Of the fifty-eight collectors Of
internal revenue were compiled, it was
found that they aggregated 4y0, 600 returns
from corporations and individuals. This
estimate is considered entirely too high,
and if the income tax is paid by 240, QUO
individuals and corporations it Is be-
lieved the law will have been more gen.
orally enforced than is usual with q new
enactment OF this kind when first put in
operation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-25
Mrs. Holton Wa. ~simply strangied."

AINswoRTH. Neb., March 25.-The
county attorney of Keya Paha county,
who has charge Of the Mrs. Holton lynch
ing case, had the remains Of the deceased
examined by two physicians and they de-
cided that the victim had not been out
ragged, but simply strangled. The county
attorney says the murder was not COM
mitted by . mob. but BY . couple Of men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-25
NEARLY CAME TO BLOWS.
Two Members OF the Missouri House In IN
Alteration.

Two Members Of the Missouri House In an
Alteration.
JEFFERSON CITY, March 25.-The house
came near closing its session with set
to between Spencer Of st. Louis and
Davidson Of Marion, one a Republican
and the other Democrat. They engaged
in wordy alteration over the resolu-
ton to adjourn at 8 o'clock, and, in the
course of the argument, Spencer insinu-
ated that Davidson was a liar.
This Davidson resented hotly. "You
contemplate hound" pointing his finger
at Spencer. You know you are lying.
Oh. you may open your id mouth"
Spencer was at a white heat, and tho
sergeant-at-ar1ns and q half dozen men,
bers ran across the house to prevent an
encounter. After the Objectionable words
had been taken down, oil was poured on
the troubled waters, the words were re-
tracted and peace reigned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-25
Converslon Of . steamb boat Captain.

ST. LOUIS, March =5.-Captain Joe
Todd, one of the most popular steamboat
men in the Mississippi valley, has arrived
home and announced his determination
to quit the river and go into the ministry.
He left his boat at Florence, refusing to
take it back to st. Louis Before leaving
St Louis on the down trip Captain Todd
became converted at one of sam Jones
revivals now being held in Mishitaw.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-25

TORONTO, Can, March 2o.-George Mar
shall Graham Of this city, after a hard
fight with fate for thirty years. has just
been identified as heir to the Scottish
earldoms Of Straithern, Monteitl and
Airth. The new earl Is entitled to q seat
In the British house Of lords and will
claim as soon as some necessary prelim-
mary arrangements are made He has
for some time been ookkeeper for q florist.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-05
TIE Mozart Musicale,

Three SeVens represented the Cousecu-
tive number of the Mozart Musicale last
evening. and. as If there was luck in odd
numbers, IL proved 10 be one OF the best
held Tor a long time.
The Webb Quartette and the Old Do
miniOn SeXtette, assisted by Miss Lottc
Hartman, were the attractions Of the
occasion.
The Webb Quartette sung with fine eff
Again and the appreciation shown by
the audience was electric and enthU-
s.asuc. They responded TO an encore
with sweet melody. Gently Roll"
AR Samuel X. CTowder, who is an
ARTIST. indeed. upon the guitar, good
naturedly responded to double oncores,
ana gave much pleasure by the beauty
ard finish Of his playing.
Mr.. T.. n. Cloves sung Lovers IN Days
Gone BY" accompanied by the Old Do
minion Sextette Mr. Cloves ana Mrs.
Knowles sung tenor and alto duet,
"Sprngtime." and Mrs. Knowles sung as
solo Loves Years are Brave and
Strong
Miss Ida Robinson the soprano OF the
Webb Ouartctte. whose sweet voice has
crown Wonderfully in strength and vol
urne sung with fine expression Nolen' 5
"t'Ucn. Thy Lattice" and received the
most unqualified appreciation OF the du-
dience. 49,,
Miss Lottie Hartman rocited several
selections with excellent spirit. she pre-
sented quite Trilbyesque appearance IN
a gown of light and airy material anu
added much 10 the pleasure OF the even
ing by her bright rendition.
The audience was quite large one, ana
exhibited a keen appreciation oil the eH-
tire entertainment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-05
the GOVEHNDR'S JkfP.
He Talks About His Visit to Warrington
The Military,

Governor O'Ferral returned last even
ing from Washington, where ne went, In
company with Hon. Joseph Il. Lawless,
Secretary Of the Commonwealth, ana
Lieutenant Knight, L. 5. A., TO witness
the closing scenes or Congress. Governor
O'Ferrall was on the floor of the House
and stayed up with his many friends
among the members until the closing
hours.
He said the trip was a very pleasant
che, except the sad partings Win num-
Der Of old associates, who were defeated
i'm the last election, ana will not
return again.
When asked If he talked in Washing
ton with any of the military people In
regard TO military matters In Virginia he
said that he did not. but that he was
told by Lieutenant Knight, who report
ed at the War Department, as all United
States officers are in duty bound to do
when they visit the nations Capital, that
they we're we'll acquainted with the state
of affairs here, and asked the Lieuten-
ant concerning them. The Adjutant
General expressed regret that the laws
OF Virginia did not permit the Governor
TO revoke the commissions OF the officers
released from duty. so that the matter
might be at once set at rest.
Governor O'Ferrall expressed the wish
that the officers Of the First Regiment
might even now heal all their differences
and take their places once more. so that
the regiment could continue as a har-
moniCus whole.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-05
Law AMI Equity Court.

Judge Minor yesterday granted In the
Law and Equity Court charter TO the
Southern Loan and Endowment Associa-
ton Of America, whose object are the
accumulation OF a maturity fund ana 10
issue certificates Of stock OF the par
value OF so each, and 10 loan money
OH security.
The capital stock is 10 be not less than
$50 100 nor more than $4,000, divided into
shares of so each. The following are
the officers for the ensuing year: "A,
Newton Pollard, president; j. Frank
Biggs. secretary; Lewis w. Johnson.
treasurer; II. c. Strudwiek and henry
5. Jennings. trustees.
From September LIST TO February Is,
93l suits were instituted in this trlbu-
nal OF this number l76 were common
law suits and s. chancery cases. The
amount of writ tax paid to the State
Auditor by Clerk Winston during that
period, was A52.9O.
The following suits were Instituted in
this court yesterday
= W. Trayers x Co. against Jane King,
damages, $3.50.
Cornelius Mimms. assignee. against the
Grand Lodge, No. 8, !. o. or e.. t., and
Daughters OF Samaria; damages, 5000.
Mrs. II. H. Bloomberg against Mar
cuse a. Co. damages, $1,000
This court was engaged all day yes
terday In the trial OF Powhatan Breeder,
trustee, against Jarvis & Glinn
The jury late in the evening returned
a verdict for the defendants.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-05
at MONTE CARLO"
Mr., HARPER Deliver. an Ioteresting Lecture
ut the Y. NJ. {. A.

The fifth lecture in the Lyceum course
was delivered last night i'll the \. NJ. {.
A. building by Mr.. Robarts Harper OF
ENGLAND, on Monte Carlo"
AS an entertainer Mr.. Harper has es-
tablished his reputation the world over.
and by methods as original as they are
pleasing The pictures with which the
lecture is Illustrated are about ninety III
number and in the detail of their per-
fiction are the most beautiful that L
have ever seen. Mr.. Harper has an IN
dividuality rs an entertainer that imme-
d.ately impresses his audience. That in
dividuality is that he is not only thorough
ly i'm sympathy with his subject. but that
he has knowledge which enables him 10
add to a superior work something never
attempted by any OF his predecessors.
The nicely of Mr. Harper In handling
his subject but lends an additional In
terest to that most interesting of spots.
Monte Carlo. The lecture opens with
some glimpses of the celebrated Medter-
ranean coast from the famous "Cornice'
road. Along this highway the journey IS
made 10 Monte Carlo with views of the
surrounding country, showing the APP
proach to Monaco. through Cannes, with
glirnpses of Nice. and Villafranca.
Monte Carlo proper. that Paradise OF
the Devil" with It's beautiful gardens
the gorgeous Casino with its famous gam
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-05

The Usual Number Of Uaimportant CASES
on the Mnndny Docket.

Andrew Girolani. who keeps bar-room
at the corner Of Fifteenth and Frankii !
streets. was arraignod in the Police Court
yesterday morning on the charge Of as
sailing and striking J. }. BurrGss ana
John Logan with a club. Both OF the com
claimants, who live I'm Manchester did
not apnear i'm court. and Mr.. L. q. wen
dcrburg. counsel for GirOlam' SAID the
mon had seen his client and did not
desire TO prosecute the case. The Justice,
however. issued rules for them, and con-
tinucd the case until tomorrow.
James Green. cOorcd, was charged with
stealing a dollar from Mitchell Frayser
i'm ii bar-rOom, on Christmas Eve. He
.yas sent on TO the graId jury.
Willie Bannister. cOlored was fined so
and costs Tor beating Hattie Harper.
John Hicks. colored. was sent on to
the grand jury for striking Edward Sally
with a brick
George Bailey. colored. charged with
cutting Hank Collins with a knife, was
sent on TO the grand jury.
Louis Mitchell, colored, was charged
with striking Archer Foster He appeared
somewhat deranged. and Justice Crutch-
field ordered a commission OF lunacy to
ascertain his mental condition.
Lizzie Smith. Rosa Smith, Vic. Smith
and Bette Tmbcrlake, all colored, were
fined - and costs for being disorderly IN
the street a similar fine for a like
offence was imposed on Lcha May, color
ed.
An attachment was issued for William
Eaton. who failed TO az pear on the charge
Of lighting in the bar-room of Tom Jack
son.
Samuel Price. colored, paid 80 and costs
for being drunk on tho premises of VII
liam Ebert
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-05
Sons OF Veterans

The first Of the series OF entertainments
given at Lee Camp Hall last night by the
Sons OF Veterans was a most enjoyable
affair. and greatly entertained large
audience the half Of which were ladies'.
The following programme was rendered ::
Junior Orchestra.
Rev. j. p. Smith, THE Boy Soldier Of
the Confederacy."
Mandolin Club.
Vocal solo by Mrs. Glade.
Duet, banjo and violin, j. Colin Neal
ana Tony Miller
High School ouartcttc.
Junior Orchestra.
Solo. Miss Fannie Foster
Piano solo. Miss Mildred Tyler.
Howard Quartctte.
Imperial Quartette.
Judge H. II. Farrar THE Old Veteran"
Mandolin club.
Duet. Messrs. Thomas and Mccall
George Carter, THE Mosquito in His
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-05
CRITIC WON THE FIGHT.
AWARDED THE DECISION IN HIS
BOUT WITH LEEDS.
Solly Smith and Tommy Denny Fight
Draw and Mcbride wins the Match
With McCue.

COMFY ISLAND. n. Y. March IA
were assembled tonight at the Seaside
Athletic Club to witness three lively box
ing bouts.
The opening event was slx-rorni go
Bride. II was rush and bang throughout.
and blood began % flow in the second
round They were both bleeding and very
tired when the sixth round ended. Tho
referee decided In favor OF Mcbride. and
the crowd cheered Justify. Both lads were
very severely marked.
The SECOND bout was announced few
minutes after the first pair left the Rms
1t was between Tommy Denny. of Austria
liza. and Solly Smith, of California, one
OF George Dixon's late victims. These
were more cautious fighters. and did but
little damage TO each other I'm the ten
rounds they stood up together The refer
rec had no difficulty In deciding the
match a draw.
Critic and Leeds lost no time In get
ting into the ring and getting cheereu.
Critic had the losers corner but smiled
from ear to car In Acknowledgements or
the applause and cheers which greeted
him. Leeds looked tall as he stood before
the Australian when the referee was
telling them TIE bylaws OF the game
before them. Leeds had Harry Lawrence,
Bob Anderson, Tom Henry and Charles
Snee in his corner, and Critic had as
seconds Paddy German. Mick Dunn ana
Bonnie Murphy.
Twelve rounds at 1913 pounds was the
announcement OF MIR. Burns. Critic look
ed and felt so confident that he chewed
gum all through the race.
He got the decision in the twelfth
round. according to his expectations.
Leeds drew blood In the first round.
and made the pace a hot enc, but Grit
70 had things petty much his own way
after the fifth round. IL was Griffo's fight
after the seventh round, and In the tenth
Critic ordered his supper To be ready AT
the end of the twelfth round.
The referee fairly awarded the bout 10
Critic.
The decision met with the approval OF
everybody present and there were hearty
cheers for Critic