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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-27
CLOUDBURSTFURY
Water Plays Havoc in a Buck.
eye State County.
HAMLErs s1sipLY SWEPT AWAY.

And the Houses Constituting the Same
Sent Down the Obio-No News So Far
Of Loss Of Life, But Many Detached
F0uI School Houses and Two Flour
Mills Among the Number.
CINCINNATI, June ga Commercial
Gazette special from Parkersburg, w. Va,
says some definite news is coming in
about the disastrous cloudburst in the
northeastern part Of Washington county,
Ohio, which occurred on Wednesday
night. The area Of the great rainfall was
comparatively small. Roads have been
rendered impossible and have thus virtu-
ally cut of communication with the
region affected. The fury of the flood was
along the eastern tributaries of the Little
Muskingum river. At place known as
Fifteen" a church, school house and
some dwellings were washed away.
'slabtown" Disappears Teetotally.
Shutdown" place of twelve cottages,
was washed away, and the cottages are
now floating down the Ohio river In the
same region Evilsizer's flour mill, Kett's
store and HelsOp's postoffice were swept
away and are now floating down the Ohio
On Archer's fork, in the northeastern part
Of Washington county, George Dehtcher's
-four mill, McGowan's general store and
the dwellings Of George Deutcher. Thomas
Ludington. Jacob Davis, James Courtney
and John Gordon were swept away.
Three School Houses Swept Away.
In the neighborhood of Hills pOstoffice
three school houses were carried away by
the flood. If any lives have been lost the
news has not yet reached here. The sing
ular feature Of the storm is that it passed
over here and Marietta with only an or
dinary rainfall, and then poured devas-
tating flood on remote parts of the county
and in portions of West Virginia. Dam
age to crops in its area has been total.
News up to the present is meagre and in
cOmplefe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-27
Some More Ed,tori., Remark..

LONDON, June 27.-The Globe, referring
to the Venezuelan situation, remarks: "Sir
Julian Pauncefote's communication to
Secretary Olney probably contained the
supplementary intimation that if Harrison
1.-THE crown surveyor Of British Guianal is
not released at once Great Britain will ex-
act redress by other than diplomatic meth
ods. President Crespo will do well to
comply with Secretary Olney's friendly
counsel, as Caracas must be made to un-
derstand that pending the readjustment of
the boundaries England is resolved to ex-
ercise all sovereign rights east Of the
Schomburgk line"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-27
wHEeLMEN's WORK At reoRlA.
Sanger Easily Wins the Mile Open Pro.
fessi0nal-Other Events.

Sanger Easily Wins the Mile Open FRO.
fessIonal-Other Events.
PEORIA, ILL.,, June 27.-An immense
crowd was present ut Lakeview park yes
tcriay afternoon to witness the second
days events. 1t was Peoria Day, and
nearly all the stores were closed The
races were remarkably free from accident
In contrast with those Of the opening day.
The events were all exciting, the most in
tercst centering in the one-mile open pro.
fessional, which Sanger easily won over
Cooper, Gardiner, Allen and other fast
men. They lowered the track record to
2;O9, but II. &. Woods, of Chicago. failed
In his attempt to lower the worlds half
mile record, by fifth Of second, covering
the half In Os5s Is.
W. l.. Becker, Streator, won the amateur
mile handicap, I'm 2:Oa 2-5; Tom Cooper
Detroit, the professional third-mile, in
0:i3; T.. w. Peabody, Chicago, the anna
teur smile state championship, in l3: :3a Is;
W. T.. Becker, Minneapolis, professional
1-mile handicap, in 2:Oi; w. l.. Becker
Strcator, emile 5-minutc class, amateur
in 5:0i l-5; G. c. Ingraham, Dixon, anna
tcur fourth mile, open, in O:33 10; Sanger
professional half-mile, open, in 1:03 1-5;
W. +. Sclby, Peoria, amateur emile han
dicap, in 4:5i As; Sanger, 1-mile prOfcs
sional, open, in 2:09.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-27
BUSINESS WAITS ON POLITICS.
Wants 20 See Whether All the Free STl
yer Elements Will Unite.

Wants to See Whether All the Free STl.
YER Elements Will Unite.
NEW YORK, June 27.-R. G. Dun & Co. g
weekly review Of trade says: The monetary
outlook Is not yet clear to some The
strength shown In recent conventions by
advocates Of silver coinage, and expecta-
ton that all the elements favoring that
policy may yet be concentrated. incline
them to q waiting attitude. Their uncer-
t,inty rctarisimprovement, notwithstand-
ing the more widely prevalent feeling that
the monetary action Of the st. Louis con-
vention will be sustained by the people.
But many mills have waited as long as
they can with safety, and signatures have
been given enough cotton mills of Fall
River to insure q temporary stoppage, it
Is stated, the nature Of which is now un-
der discussion in conference with the
Providence manufacturers.
Meanwhile the Pacific, Of Lawrence. and
the Naumkeag. Of Salem, have closed for
time, and practically all the southern
cotton mills will be represented at q meet
ing on Monday with the same object.
Woolen mills are acting without concert,
but fourteen are mentioned In dispatches
as having closed this week. There is no
weakness Of wheat, which has declined
e.l0 cents, has full explanation in de-
cidetlly good crop prospects. The hay crop
has also been exceedingly good ut the west
Ii Is not wholly welcome, but ncces.
sary conclusion that prices for the great
staples are not likely to be higher
Failures for the week have been 2i7 in
the United States, against 256 last year,
nd "a In Canada, against % last year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-27
THOSE WISCONSIN VILLAGE BONDS.
A New Jersey Decision Discovered That
May Fit Their Case.

A New Jersey Decision Discovered That
May Fit Their Case.
MILWAUKEE, June 27-Attorneys have
made discovery which will at least tend
to rcassurc the holders of Wisconsin viii
lage bonds, although it may not obviate
the necessity of holding a special meeting
Of the legislature. The New Jersey su.
prcmc court, In IA case which fits the Wis.
consin situation exactly, holds that officers
dc facto, elected in good faith by the peO-
pie, have the power to perform the same
acts as though elected by a legally incor-
poratcd municipality. The decision also
holds that acts Of such officers will not be
set aside, and that they are to be consid.
cred as valid and binding when committed
in good faith.
The only person authorized to question
the authority of the officer de factO. the
decision holds, Is the attorney general of
the state. II this decision is upheld by the
Wisconsin supreme court-and there does
not seem to be any thing to prevent tit
will have the effect Of legalizing all bond
issues and all obligations contracted by
the villages and their officers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-27
Fulrord Cases Nollied.

INDIANAPOLIS, June 27.-Five cases
which have for long time been pending
in the criminal court against Elijah D.
prosecuted by the Long Distance Tele.
phone company on indictments for forgery
and obtaining money under false pre-
lenses. and also on u charge Of attempting
to corrupt the grand jurors, and was nc.
quilted. The cases nollied are q bunch
left over from the prosecutions instituted
by the telephone company, by whom Full
ford was employed as general construc.
ton foreman in Ohio and Indiana.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-27
TREND OF PUBLIC SENTIMENT.


Great Indignation Expressed because Ma.
tional Law Is Executed.
KEY WEST, Fla, June 27-The steamer
City of Key West, which left here Wednes-
day with a filibustering expedition and
arms and ammunition supposedly for
Cuba. arrived here last night in charge of
Lieutenant Hay, Of the revenue cutter
WinOna, she having been captured off the
Florida reef. The Winona also captured
the steamer Three Friends, which is now
on her way here.
The cargo and men on board the City Of
Key West were to have been transferred
to the Three Friends. Her arrival has
created great excitement. Great indigna.
ton is expressed by Cuban and American
residents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-27

INDIANAPOLIS, June a7.-General ord or
No. IL, issued by Chief
Walker, Of the G. A. r., urges depart.
mcnt commanders to ascertain at once
the number Of comrades that will attend
the national encampment ut st. Paul,
Mimi. on Sept. 2, 3 and 4. This informa-
tion should be sent to c. W. Horr. chair
man accommodation committee St Paul
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-27
Killed By . Blast.

HELENA, Mont. June 1.-Two men
were killed and one fatally injured
by . premature explosion Of blast
mine at Belt this morning. Those
dead are John Phillips and Jacob
Wirule. John Hoyt will die.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-27
Rhode,, Re.,enatiou Accented.

LONDON, June 21.-It Is officially an
nounccd that the designations Of Cecil
Rhodes, Alfred Belt and DIR. Rutherford
Harris as directors Of the British South
Africa company have been accepted The
first named rendered his resignation some
months ago as result Of the disclosures
made regarding the raid into the Trans
OuaI
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-27

ST. PAUL, June 27.-The Glencoe mur>
derers protected by company d, First reg
iment, Minnesota National guards, have
arrived in this city and been placed in the
Ramsey county Jail. The officials at Glen.
coe felt that while they had ample protec-
ton IL would be better to move the prison.
crs elsewhere
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-27
Dynamite Kills . Man.

CHATTANOOGA, June 2s.-At Peters,
Tenn, little town about thirty miles
from here, there was dynamite explosion
that cost one man his life and will be the
death Of at least two others. Three or
four others were also badly injured A
young man named Joyncr was the un-
fortunate whose life was crushed out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-27
DsA Yss Ever

try Electric Bitters - remedy for
your troubles? II not. get bottle
now aud get relief. This medicine
has been found TO b particularly
adapted to the relief and cure Of all
Female Complaints, sxerting . won
derful direct influence In giving
strength and tone 70 the organs. II
you have loss Of appetite. constipa-
tien, headache. faintiag sPells or are
neevous. sleepless, excitable, melau-
choly or troubled with dissy spells.
Electric Bttters 10 the medicine you
need. Health and stresgth areRaar-
aatsed by its use, Laegs bottles
ealy SOC at Harts . Ullemeyer's
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-27

PHILADELPHIA, June 27.-The Jury
today found John b. Gentry. who
murdered the actress. Msdge Yorke
in February last. guilty Of murder in
the first degree.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-27

LAPLArA, NO., June 27.-Joseph
Cooking was taken from jail BY
mob this morning and lynched.
Cooking was charged with the
murder Of his wife and sister-in-law
several months ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-27
r.sss,r Wsrk Of Lsensnisg.

LAWSON. No., June 27.-Light-
ming struck tho home Of John Lane
near here this morning, killing Mrs.
Lane and two children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-27

SARDIs. June 27.-Dr. Edwin Wright,
. prominent physician, yesterday shot and
instantly killed f. A. Carlton, WELL
known planter. Bad blood had existed
between the two men Sbr some time, but
the immediate cause Of the killing cannot
be learned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-27

BosTox, June s..-The Sunday school
convention was brought to a close last
night and today most of the delegates win
join excursion parties to New Hampshire
and historic points in this state. Il +.
Jacobs. Rev. A. Dias. Biahop Il. s. Fos-
ter, Rev. N. Boynton, ID. D., and others
WsEe IL Wnka3 loet uighk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-27
Ep~orsh League Demand. Prohibis,s..

SPRiNGFIELD, ILL.,, June a7.-The fourth
annual convention Of the State Epworth
League ended last night. At YESTERDAY
mornings session Governor Altgcld de-
livcred an address, which was heartily ap-
plaudcd- Several papers were rad and
discussed Resolutions were adopted de.
iuanding prohibition Of the liquour trefiic
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-27
Reputation for Pension Money.

WASHINGTON, June 25.-The secretary
Of the interior has issued his requisition
for &l3. .SsS, GO to be used in the quarterly
payment Of pensions. Chicago gets &2,-
sO0.oO; Des Moines, e, 100. 600; Milwaukee,
q $4,000; Indianapolis, tl00, 200, and De
troit, SlJO.O0O.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-27
BUCKEYE BLOWOUT.
Republican Ratification at Nc
kinley's Home.
ADDRESSES THIS AFTERNOON.
Illuminated Parade Planned
For Tonight.
Gov. Altgeld Denies Reports
Concerning Him.
TRANS MISSISSIPPI SHOW.
Nebraska and Iowa Join in a
Demonstration.
Other Late News of the Day
by Wire.
Gov. Altgeld Denies Reports
Concerning Him.
TRANS MISSISSIPPI SHOW.
Nebraska and Iowa Join in a
Demonstration.
Other Late News of the Day
by Wire.

CANTON. June 27.-All through
the morning people came crowding
iato the city to take part in ~ rati-
fcation meeting. This afternoon the
crowd listened to sddresses BY Q. H.
Grosvenor and others. Tonight
there will be o monster illuminated
parade with fireworks. music and
cannonading. Mckinley will review
the parade from stand at his home.
rssss- ss-nisssssspps Dsnessssssios.
OMAHA. June T.-All Nebraska
and half Of Iowa Joined in . ratifica-
tion Of tho trans-MiAsissipPi exPosi-
tion here last night. The affair Was
most elaborate. The parade last
night was . grand pageant with
music and fireworks galore. Ad-
dresses were delivered by Senators
Thurston and Allen and other promi-
nent people.
Gov. Alsgsld's Dsaial.
SrRINoFIELD, June 27.-Gov. Alt
geld denied in most emphatic man
nsr today the statement sent out
from here last night. that he was
planning q coup to secure the nomi-
nation for william X. Morrison for
president at the Chicago convention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-27

JEFFERs0SvrLLE,Ju Junes7 Wood.
lock, q farmer, intoxicated, ON his way
home from Henryvillc, hy down to sleep
on the PennsylvAnia railroad tracks be-
tween the ties A train passed over him,
and he was hurt internally and ON fooe
cut 'o6.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-01
Ex-senator Davis Enlogized.

Grafton, W. Va, Sept. 30.-William J. Bryan's special train arrived here at 11:10 D. m., three hours late. MT. Bryan ad- dressed large and enthusiastic audiences at Cumberland and Keyser, both in the chilly air. EX-Senator Henry G. Davis presented him to the crowd gathered at keyser. It was his first earnest and un- conditional declaration for the Chicago ticket. Mr. Bryan in his speech referred to the ex-senator's support. He said in part:
 q am glad this man, Ex-Senator Davis, is not afraid to trust the executive offices in the hands of a man who has always lived in the west. I am glad that this man of mature years is not afraid of those who have not reached that age in life. I am glad that one of the richest men in your state is not afraid to trust the government in the hands of the peo- pie
 T am glad to find a man who has em- ployed large number of men who does not try to control their votes. Cheers for Davis and Bryan)
 T want on this occasion to call atten- tion to the differences between a man like Ex-Senator Davis, who tt.iEks his men have sense enough to know how they ought to vote, as well as a right to vote for whom they please. l want you to recognize between that man as an em- ployer, and the others, who are trying to coerce their employees and to dis
 
 them." (Cheers).
 Small crowds, which showed great en- thusiasm, greeted MT. Bryan at Pied mont, ". Va; Oakland, Md, and Terra Alta, W. Va, the last named place at the highest point touched by the Balti- more and Ohio in the Alleghenies. The hour he arrived here was so late MT. Bryan decided not to disappoint the large number of people who had been waiting for him so long, and made them speech, after which he retired for the night.
 Pickpockets followed the Bryan party all day and reaped rich harvest in the crowds. Senator Faulkner lost his purse at Martinsburg, and S60 were taken from Colonel Fitzgerald, populist candidate for governor.
 At Cumberland Ex-Senator Davis was robbed.
 At Keyser it was reported on the train after it left Keyser that a man from Piedmont had been stabbed and killed there in a political quarrel. Particulars could not be obtained. At Harpers Ferry this morning an elderly man died in the excitement at- tending MT. Bryan's visit.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-01
PERSONAL.

J. s. Graves of Talladega is in the city. MT. Dave Steinan of New York is at the Morris.
 city yesterday.
 MT. T. T. Hlllman has returned from his trip to the northwest. Major M c. Burke of Montgomery was among yesterdays visitors
 Mrs. M. V. Joseph has returned from an extended visit in the east. J. W. Hardesty and wife of Montgom- cry are stopping at the Morris.
 Miss Harriet Meade of Carrollton, Miss, is the guest of Mrs Dabney.
 Miss Theresa Rich of Nashville is vs- iting MT. Sam Rich on Eighth avenue.
 Mrs. c. A. Powell has returned from an extended visit in south Alabama.
 Miss Annie Belle Hartwell has re- turned from a visit to Horse Creek
 M. D. Wickersham of Mobile and C. D. Alexander of Attalla, members of the re- publican state executive committee was in the city yesterday.
 Misses and Children: I am sure have the best line of shoes for you in town Free shine on calf skin school shoes every day. T. c. King.
 The many friends of MT. Jule Lock- woodwill regret to know that he has been confined to his bed for some time from the effects of fall He is at present somewhat improved.
 Ladies and Gentlemen: Please look at my stock of brand new shoes before buying and oblige. T. c. King. Oxford ties and summer goods at cost.
 The following Alabamians were regis tered at the Florence yesterday: F.. H. Hawkins, Bessemer; John D. Riggs, Sel- ma; w. w. Holly and c. Anderson, Flu taw; Mrs. Roger Jones and Miss Sadie Cawthorn, Selma; J. M. Minor, Bridge port.
 county 10000 men who have worn Ban ister shoes who will tell you that they are as valuable, stylish, costly and long wearers as any made. I sell them for $4.5O. Free shine every day. Y. c. King
 The following Alabamians arre regis tered at the Metropolitan hotel: J. W. Stanfield and J. o. Ray, Clanton; R. H. Moore, Tensas; J. R. Moseley, Hull; John s. Curtis, Charles F. Curtis, Double Springs; George s. Penley, Montgomery; Harry Turner, Selma.
 The following Alabamians were regis tered at the Morris yesterdays Mrs. J. P. McOueen, Eutaw; Mrs M l.. Wood. Mrs. M. B. Frazier, Miss E. A. Newman, Montgomery; w. G. Duskin, Greensboro; J. w. Hardesty and wife, Montgomery; J. A. Maryman, Selma; Henry O. Grady, Mobile; B. J. Ashman, Bridgeport; WaI Bullock, Russellville.
 Gentlemen, 1 fear that will carry over 1000 pairs of tans, but if cutting the price at and less than first cost will move them then we will not have one pair left. I mean just that. Please remember that our stock of Canister shoes are com plete We carry about 5000 in those shoes all the time. Free shine to those who wear our shoes. T. c. King. 2026 First avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-01
THE DAM BURST.
The Business Section ef Staunton, Va, Flooded-FVe Negroes and Forty Horses
 and Mules Were Drowned.

Richmond, Va, Sept 20.-The heavy rain at Staunton on Tuesday resulted that evening in the bursting of the dam of the lake at the fair grounds, the wa ters of which, rushing into Lewis creek, which runs through the city, flooded tho lower or business section, destroying great deal of property and causing the loss of several lives. The large brick building known as the Wilkes building was undermined and fell with a crash. Burk's large livery stable was turned up- side down, the bridges over the creek were swept away, the Crowle building is wreck, Thornburg's stable is ruin and there is general wreck everywhere.
 A special to the Dispatch received to- night says the scene in the flooded dis trict beggars description, the streets be- ing a mass of debris. About forty horses and mules were drowned, and the bodies of five negroes have been recovered. 9th CT persons are missing. The gas works are destroyed.
 At Waynesboro, ten miles east of Staunton, the creek rose 15 feet and wrenched buildings from their founda- tions. One man was drowned.
 Reports from all the surrounding coun- try report great loss to the farmers.
 The loss at Staunton is estimated at $15, 900, Edward Burke M. D. Miller & Go. and Frank Sublett being the heaviest losers
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-01
CEDAR KEYS SWEPT AWAY
ALARMING STORY TO THAT EFFECT
The Only Report Comes From Gainesville. Other Towns in Florida Which Were
 Swept by the Storm.

Atlanta, Ga, Sept. so-Specials to the Constitution from Jacksonville, Fla, says:
 The west Indian hurricane entered Florida at Cedar Keys, a town of 15oO in- habitants about 100 miles southwest of Jacksonville.
 The only report from Cedar Keys comes by way of Gainesville, fifty miles north east of the gulf town and is to the effect that Cedar Keys has been swept away.
 After demolishing Cedar Keys the storm moving in a northeasterly direc- ton struck Willston, a village of 400 inhabitants. At hat place eleven houses were wrecked, one person killed and fif- teen wounded, some, it is feared, fatally
 In Baker county, which adoins Brad ford, the work of destruction was con- tinued. McClenny Sanderson, Glen, St Mary and Olustee, in this county, were almost completely destroyed. At Olus- tee three churches were blown from their foundations. No one was killer outright in these towns, but over twenty were in jured, of whom Mrs. Richardson, James McAlpin and Noah Webster will die.
 Continuing in Suwanee county the hur- ricane struck Live Oak, demolishine many houses and injuring several per sons, but none fatally. Welborn, in Su. vance county, was also wrecked
 Leaving Suwanee, the storm continued it's work of destruction in Columbia coun. ty. Lake City was in the hurricanes path and suffered severely.
 The State Agricultural college at Lake City was badly damaged and panic pre- vailed among the students.