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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-08
A Variable Preference.

What is your favorite color?' the
young woman inquired.
Under what circumstances?' Col
onel Carter rejoined.
WHY should think ones favorite
color would be the same at all times.
Decidedly not miss. Decidedly
not. Now. if I happen to be admiring a
sunset. my favorite color is red an yell
low an something of that sort. But if
1t should happen that / am engaged in
o friendly game with select circle of
puffect gentlemen, in which pokah chips
appear, l have a very strong prejudice
III favor OF blue. "-Washington Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-08
BOMB DEvILTRY AT BARCELONA.
Explosion Kills Seven and Wounds Fifty In
O Religious Procession.

Explosion Kills Seven and Wounds Fifty in
Religious Procession.
BARCELONA, Spain, June S.-A bomb was
thrown into the crowd during the Corpus
Christi procession yesterday and its ex.
plosion resulted in the killing of seven
persons and the injury of fifty. The per.
petrator Of the deed is as yet unknown,
and his motive is equally q mystery The
news of the throwing of the bomb into the
procession spread like wildfire over the
city and caused q panic amongst the
great crowds drawn to the streets by the
Sunday merrymaking usual to the city.
The explosion occurred just as the Corpus
Christi procession was entering the beauti-
full and ancient church of Santa Maria del
Mar.
This is in one of the most thickly popu.
lated quarters Of the populous city. The
sound of the explosion and the cries of the
injured and friends of the killed created
an INDISPENSABLE panic among the great
crowd in the procession and lookers-on.
The people were terror-stricken with dread
of other bombs being thrown, and it was
with difficulty that they We're restrained
from crushing each other in the stampede.
A terrible scene ensued after the explo-
sion of the bomb. Seven corpses and
forty persons severely injured were found
to DO lying around. The great excite
mcnt continues unabated throughout the
city. The police have picked up thirty
fragments of bombs in the streets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-08
Sf]Sj5|E3EsIIIlI13lIl

Oil do II used Q wash according 10 disestions:
prcventtrAnsmlss.on Of blood diseases. akin die
eases. aer'e and chronic s'eers structure. fssrre
OF inc hands and feet. Eessma, Tcttee. salt Rheu-
natisr. Inn ma,ion Of the Bladder. Diseases Of
the bones. joas and muscles. Syphiletie inesnity.
nnrdt-d other fcsms a. dissnee are trAeeab,e
aifectiy 90 indirectly to Syphi tito BLOOD PoleQa
Tor vhich ihc Dr. JsekscrS Bnglieh Safety Tlh-
nilef. rendering eontaeion hardly possible. hence
its vsius. IL neglected sDch n09bseo result tnsal
Y 1..,sd ,sywssrs. seaI.a ri six css.s g. .
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-08

An author some time ago received q
singular compliment. A burglar broke
into his house and found the manuscript
Of novel, which he took, leaving the
following note: ''Sir-I began to read
your novel, and was 50 deeply inter-
ested in it that was obliged to carry it
away, but it will be faithfully returned
when finished The manuscript was
duly sent back, with q really clever
critique ON it.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-08
BATTLE IN EGYPT.
Devish Position Captured After
a Hot Struggle.
EGYPTIANS TESTED III REAL WAR.

British Officers Pleased with the Way
They Bore ThemscIves-Cnc Thousand
Dervisl,es Bite the Dust with Their
Faces to the F"e-Dfabolicnl Deed by an
Unknown at Barcelona, spain-Bom.,
Thrown Into Procession.
FIEKET. Egypt, June S.-This point was
taken by Egyprsan troops Mt an early hour
yesterday morning and their manner of
acquitting themse selves in this, the first en-
gasemcnt in the Nile campaign, has given
great satisfaction to the British officers in
command of them The Egyptian forces
left Akasheh, the Egyptian outpost, Sat
urday evening. The movement was
surprise to all, as it seemed toi have been
determined to hold Akasheh as an out
post until the hot season was passed and
the period arrived for the advance upon
Dongola in the latter part Of August or in
September. The force responded prompt
~ to orders, however, and was soon under
way for this point. The distance is TWEEN
ty miles ard it took the whole night to
accomplish the march.
Slipped Up on the KhaIifa's Forces.
The greatest secrecy had been main
tanned as to all the arrangements. The
nightlong march was pursued in absolute
silence. In consequence the arrival of the
Egyptians at the dcrvishes' camp took the
enemy completely by surprise. They
quickly rallied, however, and rushed to
their arms. Far from being routed in the
first attack they stood to their positions
and made n stubborn defense of the camp
for an hour and half, during which there
was hard fighting.
Dcrvishes Lose a Thousand Men
The dervishes were finally put to rout
by flank movement executed by tho
cavalry. Seeing themselves in danger of
being surrounded the forces of the khalifa
took flight to the southwark, towards
Suarda, pursued by the cavalry. Suarda
Is nearly 100 miles south of here but it is
strongly held by n force of several thou
send dervishes. Reports received indicate
r:iat the loss to the dervishes will amount
to 1880 men. Among those killed is the
Emir Hammuda, who was their COM
mander, besides many important chiefs
Hammuda was in command of the larger
force at Suarda.
Esyptians and soudanese Fight Well.
The officers in command of the Egyptian
force express great qualification at the con.
ouct IN tnls ngnt OF the Egyptians, about
whom some doubts had been felt and the
Soudanese, who had been. looked to with
confidence for good fighting. Both the
Egyptians and Soudancse displayed great
steadiness and dash, The Egyptian loss
in the fight was twenty killed and eighty
wounded. Hundreds of dervishes were
taken prisoners.
The COssacl Gets In His Work.
LONDON, June s.-A dispatch from vi.
emma to The Daily News says that accord.
ing to Pclish-Galician paper there was
riot ut St, Petersburg ON the evening of
the coronation day. A drunken crowd, it
is alleged, filed Ncwski Prospekt ard be.
came unmanageable, whereupon Cossacks
galiopcd into the crowd, which responded
by throwing stones. The Cossacks there.
upon used their sabres right and left and
finally fired into the crowd, of which 25O
persons were killed and wounded
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-08

"And shall speak to your father?''
asked the young man.
Never mind about papa" said the
young woman. 'I'll fix him.
For the first time he noticed the
width and squareness Of her inferior
maxillary. -Indianapo Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-08

Talk not Of wasted affection! Affec-
tioa never was wasted II it enrich not
the heart Of another. its waters, return
ing back to their springs like the rain,
shall Ill them full Of refreshing; thas
which tie fountain sends forth returns
again 10 tie fountain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-08
New Castles Tin Mills.

1t does not seem to be generally
known that New Castle, Pa, has the
largest tin plate mill i'll the world. Yet
that is the fact. It has % mills The
nearest enc to it is in Swansea, Wales,
which has Is mills -Philadelphia
Times
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-08

LONDON, June S.-Gladstone has written
n reply to q correspondent in which he
says: I'm my opinion the Turkish gov
ernment is the greatest scourge of man.
kind and Is the greatest scandal and dis
grace to religion. including the religion of
Mnhomet, on the face of the earth"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-08

WICHITA. kas., june s.-A terrible hail
storm at an early hour in the morning
destroyed thousands Of acres Of fine grow
ing corn in southern Kansas with hail
stones, cutting stalks OF like q moving
machine. The storm was SO severe that
the roadsides are strewn with dead biris
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-08
Borr<ro IA. the worst Of Il.

MADRID, June s-As result of recent
troubles between General Bofrero and
Marshal Campos, eliminating in an at
tempt to fight a duel, an official decree
has been issued removing General Borrero
Srom the command Of the Sixth army CORDS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-08

The points of crcssbill's mandibles
do not meet, but cross each other. This
popularity is Of great service to the bird
IN forcing open the pine burs ON the
reeds q which il feedR
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-08
BETTER Exterminato rho,c kurd.

ATHENS, June s.-An Official report
states that band of Kurds has attacked
the employees Of the railway running from
Smyrna to Karaba, killing many, includ-
ing the British, French and German en-
cineers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-08

MADRID, June S.-The municipal au-
thorities of Seville, have offered to furnish
the government with second ironclad to
be built at Genoa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-08

Dies MoIxKs, June s.-Railroad Com
missioner George W. Perkins b In acziti-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-08
DR.. Niles
Heart Cure
Restores
Health.......

spells. bad dreams. could not lie on either
side, was numb and suffered terribly. took
DR.. Niles Heart Cure and before finished
the second bottle felt its good effects. feel
now that am fully recovered, and that Dr.
Miles Heart Cure saved my life"
Or. Miles Heart Cure Is sold on guarantee
that first bottle benefits, or money refunded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-08

Heart Cure has done for
me. For ten years I had
pain IN my heart. short
ness OF breath. palpita-
ton, pain in my left side,
oppressed feeling IN my
chest, weak and hungry
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-08

HEART DISEASE, has Its victim At
disadvantage. Always taught that
heart disease is incurable, when tho
symptoms become well defined. the patient
becomes alarmed and a nervous panic takes
place. Bat when sure remedy IS found
and a cure effected, after years Of suffering,
there is great rejoicing and desire to "let
tho whole world know" Mrs. Laura Wine
niger. OF Selnirk. Kansas, writes; II desire
n, let tho Uh<ee world krou what nr Milo-s
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16
IERSELY TOLD.

MT. Victor Cugln is doing effective work for Auburn In the voting contest A list of sixty names were sent in to him yesterday.
 Twenty-Five per cent off for spot cash only on all shoes in my store, except on Banister shoes, for thirty days. 1 buy shoes 25 to 50 per cent cheaper than our semi-annual assignee sale shoe men, am the only house in the city who takes periodical tickets and who takes Tennes- See Coal, Iron and Railroad checks at 95 cents on the dollar for shoes. T. c. King
 About II o'clock last night a miscreant threw stone through the glass window in the rear of the Smith Shoe company's store. Mir Smith was in the office at the time, and if burglary was intended the culprlt was frustrated before any further damage was done. MT. Smith says he saw the party run off immediately after throwing the stone, and supposed he must have discovered him in the store The policemen were notified at once but could get no clue as to who committed the deed.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16
SPORTING MATTERS.
Peter Maher Will Not Be Able to Fight Before FrIday-A Statement Will Be Made
 Today.

Fl Paso. Tex, Feb. 15.-Buck Connolly, right-hand man of Quinn, MaheEs man ager, wired at noon today from Las Cruces as follows:
 Physicians here say Maher's eyes will not be well until Friday. Maher says he will fight that day certain. He thinks Fitzsimmons ought to agree to this.'' number of Maher's party, who arriv- ed last night from Las Cruces, says that Quinn has knowledge of a breach in the articles of agreement that will pre- vent Fitzsimmons from claiming or re- ceiving forfeit on Monday. He would, however, give no particulars.
 At 8:30 tonight notice was sent out from headquarters for all the men matched in the minor contests, together with principals, to meet tomorrow night, when the promoters will make a state ment of the situation and announce what course it intended to pursue. It also de- veloped tonight that the contract be- tween the citizens and Florida Athletic club. and by the terms of which the former agreed to provide the sum of $10,000 on condition that the fights take place adjacent to this city, stipulates that the agreement shall hold good only if the Fitzsim Maher contest Is brought off between sunrise Friday, February IA. and sunset of Monday, the 17th.
 If. therefore. Maher is unable to come to time on Monday the citizens commit tee, should it be so disposed, can declare the agreement null and void. There are also rumors that the committee has been una ble to raise the full amount of the guarantee. It is definitely known that $3000 of the total is on deposit in the State National bank, and, it is claimed, but not corroborated, that there is an equal sum in the First National and $500 in Newman's bank. Even this, however, would leave the necessary total $2500 shy.
 When it became apparent that the Monday date was off there was hurry ing on the part of the visitors that still remained to secure homeward bound ac- commodations. The big delegations from Houston, San Antonio, Dallas and other state points went off in a bunch this morning, while for tonight every berth on the outbound Texas and Pacific train was engaged and 1t was necessary to put on an extra car for the disappointed sports.
 Parson Davies. John L. Sullivan and Paddy Ryan, who had intended to get away last night, still finger, solely be- cause the ex-champion having no dates ahead for a week, put his foot down and declared that he would not quit the con genial company he found here until he had to.
 Of the 2500 strangers who were in the city on Thursday for the fight, not more than 200 remain, and a fifth of these are correspondents.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16

before very long Alabama will have a colony cqualing the Fitzgerald boom in GeoiElEa says the Montgomery AdverT, ,seRleflyesterday. ~se zs .sf'
 Gsgefhl Passenger Agent Atmore of the Louisville and Nashville is in the city, and his visit here is for the purpose of making all arrangement for one of the biggest immigration movements to this section of the state that has been seen here in long time. Nothing definite has been accomplished yet but the details are slowly assuming shape and it won't b. long before the ball begins to roll The colonists will be from the north and west and it is thought that they will lo- cate either in or near Montgomery eoun- ty somewhere. Greet tracts of land lie scattered all through Alabama which could be utilized admirably for this pur- pose. and it will be no eXasgera tion to say that nowhere in the world could the northern home seekers find a more fla vored spot than in this section of Ala bama. It is to be hoped that Colonel At. more will succeed beyond his most san guine eXpecta tions, and our people should give him all the assistance he wants.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16
FOR MCKINLEY IN ST. CLAIR.

The republican convention of St. Clair county yesterday selected delegates to the state and district conventions and in- structed them to support William Vaughan, Esq., for chairman of the state executive committee and Hon. c. D. Alex ander and Capt s. T. Fowler for dele gates to the national convention from the Sixth district, instructing them for Will liam Mckinley for the presidency. Be- fore adjournment rising vote was taken to ascertain the convention's preference for president. All who favored Reed were asked to stand up. None rose. The same question was asked as to each Har- rison, Morton and Allison and not a man responded. When those who favored Governor Mckinley were asked to stand the convention rose en masse and wildly cheered. It was the largest convention ever held in Ashville, between 400 and 800 men being in attendance. As the popu- lites had refused to cooperate with the republicans, full republican county ticket of excellent men was put out and vigorous campaign will be prosecuted. The delegates were instructed to vote and work against state fusion. The pops and pubs have separated in St. Clair
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16
THE GOLD RESERVE.
ItNow Stands at S77, 7,l32, ,se3-The syndi-
 cate Has Pad Up.

Washington, Feb. 15.-With the close of today the last day expires in which the first payment of 20 per cent can be made on the new bonds. The total payments as reported to the treasury to date have aggregated $62, 9SS.746 or more than 50 per cent of the total issue. The Morgan syndicate paid in all of its purchase money today, with the object in view of catching any of the defaultins bidders
 bonds, to which they are entitled to un- der their blanket bid of 110.6877 for $100,- GOO, 900 or any portion thereof. How many bidders defaulted and in what amounts and who they are will not be known at the treasury until Monday or Tuesday next. The difference in standard time made the hour at which bidders could pay for their bonds, reckoning from east to west, three hours later than New York time at San Francisco and one hour later at Chicago and St. Louis. At the close of business today the treasury gold reserve, with today's deposits at New York ex- cluded. stood at $77,132,863. Since Jan uary 6, when Secretary Carlisle invited bids for the new bond issue, to date, $27,- 452. .S54 in gold has been withdrawn from the treasury. Of this amount $9,404, ,O32 is reported as having been withdra wn for export. and the balance of the SIS, ,000, ,0O0 was withdrawn presumably to pay for bonds. It is stated from reliable New York advices that the firm of Zimmer- man & Forshay alone have withdrawn $5,851 ,633. The treasury Is prepared to deliver the bonds as rapidly as called HH..
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16
PRATT cIIY POINTERS.
Good Women at Work for Churches-Miners Na at Rion Regis funeral.

Pratt City, Feb. 15.-(Special)-The la dies of the Methodist church realized about $50 from their birthday party at Mrs. Robbs on last Friday night. These ladies deserve credit for the untiring en- ergy they show in raising money for the church and it's work.
 The ladies of the Baptist church also made quite a sum on last Tuesday even ing at the residence of Mrs. Holder rom a.n aaffair of like character. A large crowd was present and every one thor oughly enjoyed the evening.
 The literary meeting of the Epwortn league held at MT. Thomas Makins on February A., was decided success A great Humber of our young people we're preseitt!i and the programme rendered was 'satisfa ctory in the extreme.
 Mines No 8. 4, and 6 of the Tennes- see Coal, Iron and Railroad company at this place are idle this afternoon because of the absence of the great portion of the miners. who are attending the funeral of Rion Regis. who died in Birmingham
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16
MORTON AND BOWLER
The Bitterest Speeches Were
 Made by Democrats.
A HALT SHOULD BE CALLED
" The Time Has Come When It Is Necessary That the Line Between Legislative and
 Executive Should Be Settled"

Washington, Feb. 15.-The considera- tion of the agricultural appropriation bill in the house today gave opportunity for a revival of attacks upon Secretary Nor ton of the agricultural department be- gun by Senator Vest in the other branch of congress, for refusing to execute the purpose of congress to distribute seeds among the farmers of the country. The bitterest speeches were made by demo- .crats-Messrs. Moses and Livingston of Georgia and Boatner of Louisiana. Messrs. Livingston and Boatner included Comptroller Bowler in their scathing de- nunciations, and insisted that the time had come when it was necessary that the line between legislative and executive de- partments of the government should be definitely and finally settled. MT. Liv- ingston said he was willing that the legis- lative branch should be required to at tend to its business, and he wanted the executive branch to learn to attend to its business. When the house adjourned at o'clock the agricultural bill was the pending business.
 Before the bill was taken up the judi ciary committees substitute for MT. Boatner's resolution regarding the refusal of Comptroller Bowler to certify the su- gar bounty claims for payment was adopted. It reads:
 Resolved, That the committee on the judiciary be and hereby is authorized and directed to inquire as to the condition of the law on the subject of the right Of the executive officers of the government in the several departments thereof to re fuse to enforce, execute or comply with the provisions of any act of the congress of the United States on the grounds of it's alleged unconstitutionality, or for other reasons, and to report to the house by bill or otherwise
 The senate amendments to the bill in corporal ting the society of the Daughters of the American Revolution were con- cured in. -.....,s
 The house then went into committee of the whole on the agricultural appropria- ton bill. MT. Willis stated that the bill was the natural born child of company of farmers. Gaughter) It carried to- appropriation of $915S,192, which was Sl4535S less than the total of the bill for the current year. That bill," he said, was passed while the famous Holman of Indiana was a member of congress. The reduction from a standard which passed his scrutiny and approval should commend itself to the economical spirit of the house. I believe that the bill will meet your approval until you come to the seed distribution paragraph, and that, l have no doubt you will be able to man age to the satisfaction of men and an- gels" tii/
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16
SLICK ARTIST STRONG
Boldly Broke for Liberty From a Jail Gang, to
 Be Recaptured. ... .,e'.,- -..--.


 J. w. Strong, who, it will be remem- bered, grabbed a bag of silver containing 5000 at the union depot on the night of December 30, was convicted in the crim- inal court Friday, and while the sheriff was yesterday morning about Il o'clock carrying him from the jail to the court house for sentence Strong effected his escape and fled. - fr." '-"
 There were twenty-seven men in the gang of prisoners, besides woman. Deputy Sheriffs J. T. Sparks Skip Thompson and J. J. Hewitt were in charge of the prisoners and they left the Jail in good order. s,-'is'
 When the men arrived at the court room there was one short. and. after a little investiga tion, It was found that the missing fellow was Strong.
 An alarm was given at once and a search begun. The police were notified of the escape. s'--+. ~'-' '-.-''f
 Deputy Sheriff Sparks was In the lead of the prisoners, while MT. Thompson walked In the center to the side. MT. Hewitt was in the rear. It Is believed that as the prisoners were going through the court house on the first floor Strong liberty. -, .s He was at once pursued by Deputy Sheriff Skip Thompson, who, after sev- eral hours search, found him lying on the ground in a ravine near Mary Lee. Strong refused to return with the off, cer and he had to be tied and brought back ip, a wagon. :. ,e,.-s or-,
 The officers say Strong is a slick artist and that and he been given a good oppor- tunity would no doubt have. made good his escape
 Officer Thompson had little trouble in trailing Ihtfp, as parties along the road gave him, full information until he reached the woods, where he followed his tracks along until he turned into the rayine, when captured.