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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-26
RACE ACROSS THE CONTINENT.
Two children start % Hike Journey from
san Francisco.

san Francisco, Aug. 25.-At nocn yes
tcrday In the presence Of several thousand
spectators start was made In the Exam.
r.iournal trans-contincntal relay race.
The leather packet containing n message
to Major General Miles, L. : a. New
y lork. was given to Clotildc and George
Dvvancy, agcd 10 and respectively. These
children. ON n tandem bicycle. rode down
Market street to the ferry. where the
packet was placed on tug and taken
across the hay. At Oakland the second
relay was waiting aud the packet will be
passed along 30 relays 10y 60 riders.
reaching New York in from twelve 10
fourteen DAYS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-26
Fusion Completed.

BAY CITY, Aug. 26.--The con-
ferees appointed by the three con-
ventions yesterday reached an agree
ment this morning. The three con-
ventions will meet in joint session
and nominate a state ticket. The
populists and silver men together
have representation equal to that of
the democrats.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-26
Dry Goods House Asaigna.

NEW YORK. Aug. 26.-The dry
goods firm Of Hilton. Hughes & Co.,
formerly Stewart Il Co., made an as
is given.
The assignee says the unsecured
liabilities are less than 5000, 200.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-26
ABBREVIATED TElEG RAMS,

Obituary: At Mackinac Island, Max j.
Becker, of Pittsburg, 6s; at New York.
Charles s. A. Davis, 81; at London.
Charles Frederick Ashley Cooper Pom
so=by, Baron de Mauley, 81; at Mt. Pleas
ant. Ia, Absalom Leeper, lbs.
A negro thief was caught in the resi-
dence of Leroy B. Doggett at Chicago and
started to run with a basket full of stolen
property. The chase was SO hot that he
dropped his booty and made his escape.
The body of Mrs. Dulon was exhumed
at Webster City. Ia. and an expert chem
ist found strychnine if the stomach.
James Paul is suspected
Rev. John Mckinley, brother Of Will
lam Mckinley, Sr, father of the Republi-
an nominee for president, died at Muncie,
Ind. Monday afternoon. aged 1s years.
w. \. Winans, dry goods merchant at
Detroit, Mich, went out boating and com.
mitted suicide.
The tin plate company at Elwood Ind,
has signed the Amalgamated scale and the
strike is ended
By the explosion of a gasoline stove
George Chikiscos. Chicago peanut ven
der was set on fire and only saved by the
efforts of Officer J. r. Cooney.
c. j. Goldy. of Geneva, Ills. was ar
rested at Chicago charged with passing
worthless checks He was bailed cut by
friends
Carlos Lopez, n well known and daring
matador, was giving bull fight perform
ance at Durango, Mexico, when one of the
vicious bulls gorcd HIM 10 death in the
| arena. A large crowd of men and women
witnessed the sickenin g spectacle.
Two tramps at Texline. Texas, mur-
dered Mrs. John Halloran in a section
house, robbed her of 81 800 and then fired
the building, cremating the body. One of
the men was arrested ut Fort Worth and
confessed.
Gus Doube of River Forrest. quarreled
with Nellie Scully at her resort on Clark
street. Chicago, and was stabbed in the
abdomen.
Edward Westlake, editor of the Sway
zee News at Anderson, Ind, and who was
egged out of town, has returned, and car
| ries Il belt of revolvers. He has served no.
tice that he is there TO stay.
Forty persons Were poisoned by eating
ice cream which had been made in a rusty
can at party ut Muncie, Ind.
Ingraham w Price, n farmer near New.
ard, o., is dead after living three months
| with n broken neck.
Paris china collectors are laughing
over the French government action in
presenting TO Ii Hung Chang, who know
something of really artistic porcelain. the
regulation pair of blue and gilt Sevres
vases.
Charles Northrup u years old. shot and
killed himself or his mothers grave at
Atlantic. Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-26
Fusion Complete in California,

San Francisco Aug. a6-The union in
this state between silver forces On presiden-
tial electors is complete The Peoples
party stale executive committee has de-
cided in favor of the prospnSed agree
ment, giving five electors To the Demo-
cratic party and four To the Populists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-26

You ought to know that when suf-
fering from any kidney trouble that
a safe, sure remedy is Foley's kidney
Cure. Guaranteed or money re-
funded. Sold by NJ F. Bahnsen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-26
VIII send a warship to Brazil.

London, Aug' GA dispatch to the
Standard from Rome s.ys: Premier
Rud;ni has had long conference with
the representatives of foreign countries
here, and it : probable that an Italian
man of-war will bc sent To Brazil.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-26
BRYAN ENRCUTE AGAIN.
He Leaves Ute. and Speaks at Eom.
".

SYRACUSE. y. Y, Aug. 26.-Presi-
Dental Candidate Bryan left Utica
this morning. At Rome Bryan spoke
to 800 people. In the course of his
speech he said: I've believe the
free coinage Of silver would bring
gold to this country, and that too.
without the aid Of the syndicate"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-26

Waseca, Mimi, An-. ri. Fire consumed
the milling plant and flour house of Ever
EFT. Aughcnbaugh X Co. Yesterday The
loss Is estimated ut $1,000; in surance, 80,
0oO. The plant will be rebuilt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-26
Failure of Denver ClOth;er,.

Denver, Aug. 26.-Otto Mears has taken
charge of the stock of the Appel Clothing
company, one of the oldest and heaviest
concerns in the city The assets of the
company are estimated at SiUD.0oO and
liabilities about 5000 On
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-26

The bishop Of Meath takes precedent
Of all Irish bishops. and is followed by
other bishops according TO the seniority
Of their consccration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-26

Faith is letting down our nets into
the transparent deeps. at the divine
command. not knowing what we shall
take.-Eaber.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-26

The Duchess of Tcck is expected to get
along somehow or other on an annual
allowance Of S.. 00Q
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-26
One Negro Kills Another.

Glencoe. Ky. AU- 25-TonI jackson
sho: acd killed William sheppard in n
quarrel here. 30 i v2-e colored laborers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-26
Not 50 Very T.rr,l,, Dow, There.

Clarksyille. Tenn. Aug. s6-A terrible
tragedy Is reported from Danville, a town
below here. In tennessee. According to
the news that reached here two men slot
and fatally injured AL Hinson. a well.
known farmer, from ambush. as the farm
or was en- route home. Ii Is reported that
Joe Hinson. the wounded mans son. shot
and killed one Of the Virgins brothers.
who were charged with the shooting Of
Hinson's father. and cut his heart out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-26

Denver, Aug. Ex-Governor John p
Altgeld, of Illinois, has left here en- route
for home from Glenwood Springs He re-
fused to be interviewed regarding the re.
cent charges of cX-ConCrcssman Forman
Governor Altgeld would not 90 into de-
tails about the alleged questionable hand
ling of state funds, and said he would con
s,der the matter when he got home
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-26

What you want ~u,n ,Ua sre all.
ing is . medicine that will cure you.
Try Hoods Sarsapirills and to on.
vincsd Of its merit.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-06-12
CARNIVAL NOTES.

The carnival is being extensively adj
vertised in Nevada and California.
The Carnival railroad rate from Mis-
souri, common points is single fare plus
50.
The bicycle dealers are arranging for
grand road race and tournament dur
ing the celebration.
One thousand school children, sing
ing patriotic songs, will be a feature
Of the floral festival
1t has been suggested that Governor
Wells would be a, most proper person
to read the Declaration of Indeoend-
ence.
The full programme of the three
days celebration will appear at the
proper time in all the newspapers of
the city.
The Goddess of Liberty will be
chosen from the fair daughters of pio-
neers whose enterprise and pluck
made the great Carnival possible
Arizona Charlie" noted Snowman
and champion rife and pistol shot.
is coming TO this city and will con-
duct a cowboys tournament during the
celebration.
Art Director Clawson is making pen
and ink sketches of the principal
hoats In order that the newspapers
may prepare in advance to illustrate
Carnival news.
A grand barbecue will be given by
the executive committee on the Fourth
Of July for the benefit of people who
may not care for the other entertain
ments that will be provided.
Owing to a mistake, subscribers who
had paid their subscriptions were noti-
fed TO send in the amounts by mail.
Every dollar collected has been salts
factorily accounted, the collector hav-
ing vouchers therefor signed by the
secretary of the executive committee.
The queen of the Los Angeles fiesta
had five court gowns, all OF them with
the most wonderful trains. She wore
a jeweled gold crown and a broad
jeweled girdle and stomacher and car
ried a sceptre. Her reign of four DAYS
was marked with all sorts of pa
geantry.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-06-12
THE TURF.

ST. LOUIS, June 1.-THE spectators
ait Sportman's park today saw Free
Advice clip half second off the worlds
record. held by Libertine, and made
over this track on August 8, 1895. The
track was in fine condition.
In the Mound City handicap Magnet
was installed as the favorite, with Free
Advice second choice. Free advice and
Nick proved to be bad actors at the
post and delayed the start twenty min
utes. Chinn finally caught them in line
and away they went with Nick, Mag
net. Free Advice and Leader Ban in the
order named, with the others close UP.
At the quarter pole. which was
reached in :1834, Linda had jumped into
the lead, with Magnet half length off,
Nick third, while Martin. on Free Advice
having dropped back to fifth place, was
going easy. The half was reached in
:4233, with the leaders in their respec-
Ranliro sixth. The three-quarter pole.
which was reached in LOSE. saw a
change Magnet was a nose in front of
Linda, who was one and a half lengths
ahead Of Nick, with Ramiro next COM
ing fast. At the stretch Free Advice
was in second place, a length behind
Magnet, and Martin was riding hard.
Garner. on Magnet, realizing the horse
he had to beat was gaining on him
fast. went to the whip. At the furlong
pole Free Advice was surely and stead
lily getting nearer Do what he could
Garner was not able to increase his
lead and about twenty feet from the
wire Free Advice was on even terms
and succeeded in wiring by q short head
in a terrific drive on the wire, from one
of the gamest horses on the turf
First race. purse $500. six furlongs-
May Thompson won, Gath second, Earl
Bug third. Time-1:15A.
Second race, four and half furlongs
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-06-12
THE HYNDs JURY,

Mr.. Emil Hartvicksen. one Of the jurors
in the trial of Harry Hynds writes The
Herald that the statements published in
The Herald and Tribune of Sunday pur-
porting to show how the jury stood at
different times during the eighteen hours
they deliberated on the case before arriv-
ing at verdict, are both incorrect. Mr..
Hartvicksen says he was appointed sec
rotary TO the jury and kept a record of
the result of every ballot and a minute
of every juror who made remarks during
the session. He does not, however, state
what his minutes show, his communica-
ton simply being confined to the state
ment that the accounts given by the pa
pers are incorrect. The tone of Mr.. Hart
vicksen's letter indicates that he looks
upon the comments of the papers as be-
ing criticism of the jurors for the va
rious positions they were reported to
have taken during their deliberations. So
far as The Herald is concerned. this is
an erroneous assumption. In The Her
AIDS account there is nothing even sug-
gestive of criticism of any juror and not
the remotest hint that any juror had been
actuated by other than conscientious mo-
tives in any position he may have as
sumed during the deliberations.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-06-12
SORE WORK DONE,
Third Sitting of the Chambers of
Commerce of the British E,uDiro

Third Sitting of the Chambers of
Commerce of the British Empire.
LONDON. June 1.-THE third sitting of
the congress of the chambers of commerce
of the British empire opened at 10 O'Clock
under the presidency of Sir Andrew Kaye
Rollitf, president of the London chamber.
of commerce.
The resolution of the Aberdeen chamber
of commerce regarding the codifca4ion of
the commercial law of the empire, moved
by Professor Dave Wilson was adopted.
The congress then adopted the resoiu-
ton of the London chamber of commerce
on the copyright question, moved by Mr.
F. r. Daddy that the copyright law
should be uniform throughout the en-
pire.
Sir Samuel Montague, Bart, NJ p, on
behalf of the London chamber of COM
merce, presented a resolution declaring
That in the opinion OF this congress the
laws relating to bills of exchange should
be made uniform in the British empire;
also that uniformity with the laws of
continental powers should wherever prac-
ticable be established internationally.
The motion was adopted.
A delegate from the Croydon chamber
of commerce presented resolutions, which
were also adopted, advocating the intro
duction of the reply letter card feature
in the postal system of the empire and in
international communications. to which
latter end the British and colonial post
master generals are asked to give their
aid at the postal union congress which
meets in Washington in 1897.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-06-12
The Utah & Pacific is a go!

Here's looking at you. Los Angeles!
Wen be with you as soon as We can lay
the track
Arrangements between the reorganiza-
ton committee OF the Oregon Short Line
d. Gtah Northern nave been perfected.
except as - matters of detail: running
arrangements have been made, and in due
time trains from the coast will enter the
terminal on the Old Fort square. while
The whistle Of the Salt Lake engine will
startle the inhabitants OF the towns Of
southern California
1T VIII be remembered that the members
OF the committee visited this city some
weeks ago, readers OF this paper viii re-
call the fact that Mr.. Samuel Carr of
Boston chairman OF the Committee. de-
c.aft-i he WIS more than pleased with
the outlook: memory does not have to be
taxed very mucn To reproduce on the
mental vision the assertion upon the
return OF AIR Caldwell from the west that
Hon. AnraTn H Cannon declared he was
more than pleased with the results and
that although there was nothing TO give
ouI al thai time there would be some
Gay in the near future.
Yesterday me announcement was made
by the directory OF the Utah & Pacific
that Will al the details were nor ar
ranged, the general plan had been per-
fected by winch the Utah company will
secure running arrangements from the
want 10 so. While the map of the route
south is incomplete, ii VIII be impossible
10 say II what point the new line will
leave the Short Line road. bur for TWEEN
" years the new corporation will not
have 10 build a line Of its own. unless.
Jorsooth, il believes that it is cheaper to
move than TO pay rent.
The above comprises about all of the
story which can be told at this time, be-
cause The Heraid's informant who is one
OF the directors of the new road, would
not enter into any Details but insisted
that the reporter harvesting the item
should be satisfied with what he had al
ready secured
L am not at liberty to say any more -
he said. but you can announce that all
the general points have been covered and
that the road to the coast is a go, sure
And / DO not know that it IS policy to
say this" interpolated another official,
VINO was standing near Perhaps We had
better wait and see the others before
We but the gatherer of information
fled al this juncture and here the story
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-06-12
RATES FOR THE CARNIVAL.
Union Pacific Makes Prices From
Cheyenne to Huntington.


The Union Pacific announces the follow
ing special excursion rates to Salt Lake
city for the Midsummer Carnival and
Utah state first grand national celebra-
ton, July md, 3rd and 4th from points in
Wyoming: Cheyenne $40. Granite Can
yon, Sls, Sherman SLID. Laramie S16 10.
wyoming sl6, Lookout $1575, Rock Creek
$50, Medicine Bow $14.50, Hanna Sl5 Car
bon Sl4, billiard $3.75 Fort Steele So 10,
Rawlins SIPS, Creston S11.50. Wamsutter
Sll, Rock Springs 1925, Green River $50,
Bryan 81, Granger $6.25; Carter S., Pied
mont S4.25, Aspen 81, Evanston SO,
Tickets will DE sold from all stations
July LIST and End. and must be limited to
continuous passage in each direction with
final limit OF July sth, 1896
Rates from Idaho, other Wyoming
points and Oregon points named will be-:
Franklin. Ida, $3.50; Preston, Ida, $3.50;
Pocatello, Ida, s.; Blaekfoot, Ida, s.; 75;
Idaho Falls Ida, $3.50; Market Lake, Ida,
81; Dubois. Ida, SS.75; Beaver Canyon,
Ida, $40; Bancroft, Ida, $3.50; Soda
Springs, Ida. S.: Montpelier, Ida, $50;
Cokeviile, Wyo., T.75; Fossil, Wyo., $L75;
Diamondville, Wyo., S7.75; Opal Wyo,
$40; American Falls, Ida. Sc; Minidoka,
s.; Bliss, Ida, $40; Glenns Ferry, Ida;
Sil; Mountain Home Ida, s12; Orchard,
Ida. $lS; Nampa, Ida, si4; Boise City,
Ida, SIS; Caldwell, Ida, SIS; Ontario, Ore,
S15.75. Payette, Ida. Sl5.75: Weiser, Ida,
$l6.25; Huntington, Ore, 81.
The selling dates are: From Pocatello
and all stations on the Utah Northern,
south thereof. July End and Srd. From
all other stations. July LIST and End
Tickets will be limited for going trip to
continuous passage, final limit on all
tickets of July Sth.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-06-12
FORT DOUGLAS NEWS.
KRAG-JoRGENsoN. WINNING IT'S
WAY INTO FAVOR.
scores Made By the Crack Marl.smen
of Each Company-This is Pay
Day at the Post.

The Krag-Jorgenson is rapidly winning
its way among the soldiers of the Six
tenth, to judge from the comments heard
about it on the range. The new gun has
stood the test nobly. 1t has probably
been given a severeE trial than any other
weapon ever adopted by the military A
year ago the great body of marksmen.
many of whom are crack shots of the
army-and some OF them are stationed at
Fort Douglas-were quick to condemn the
high velocity. of the gun because it
showed a tendency to drift to the left.
which was contrary 10 the old rule, and
they were positive it would never be as
good target gun under any circum-
stances as the Springfield But there
were few Of the best shots who saw a
future in the new gun, and they stood up
for it from the first.
Thus far during the present year you
hear soldiers say that the better acqualnt-
ed they become with the shooting quail
tiles OF the weapon the better they like
it, and that it is really a good target
gun.
The many excellent scores, some of
them nothing less than phenomenal, that
have been made recently at the mid
ranges are enough TO convince the most
skeptical that the magazine rifle is supe-
rior to the old as a target gun. If any
one had claimed this much for it twelve
months ago he would have been pro-
nounced devoted follower of Ananias.
me IndfkSuldll Is now compelled TO eS-
innate distance with each shot, and he
must also keep close watch upon any
changes Of wind and light. He is no
longer required to make a mechanical es-
innate on his rear sight by screwng the
slide to the right or left to counterfeit the
effect of the wind on his bullet. The rear
sight is at last stationary.
The old wind guage now seems very
slow compared to the new aim, which, all
the craftsmen say, is invariably taken
below and considerably to the right of
the bulls eye
During the nice Wea Their a number of
possibles were made, many more than in
former years, and altogether no such
scores have ever been made before on the
Fort Douglas range with an army gun.
Estimating distance is something that
is coming to the front more and more
each year in army shooting. 1t is said
the shooter will soon be required to fire
without stakes to mark the distances on
the range, as in skirmishing, which may
result in calling forth another figure of
merit
Some of the sharpshooters are of the
opinion that with the close of the pres
ent season it will be found that the
Krag-Jorgenson is too fine a gun for
such coarse targets as are now in use.
The initial velocity of this seasons sup
ply of ammunition is not SO great by
hundred feet as that of last year, which
Gus good scores made.
Below is a list of the three best scores
made in each company at three ranges,
200 300 and 500 yards Preliminary firing
at 600, 800 and LOCO yards has not yet been
cOmDleted.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-06-12
Cnt In Rates.

The Union Pacific yesterday announced
a cut in rates from June y 10 IA, inclu-
s;ve on one way tickets from Utah points
10 Missouri river terminals, from Sioux
City to Kansas City. the fare being. fixed
al S2s The fare to 81. Louis will be S93
aud 10 Chicago $40 and $50 The rate al
luded TO makes the rate 10 Missouri river
Chicago 81 less than at present.
The Rio Grande Western announces
that for the Sunday school conference at
MI Pleasant June 20 and q a rate of one
fare sor the round trip is authorized from
ali points on the Saitra branch, Indianola
10 Gurnison irciIs 70 Mt. Pleasant and
return, Tickets viii be sold on the dates
mentioned. good returning June y.
Rates fo' the Wallace show have been
made al one single fare for the round trip
10 this city from kaysville, Riverton and
return, selling dates June 16. good re-
turning June lS
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-06-12

Remember Me won, Fig Leaf second,
Tin Cup third. Time-:56.
Third race, mile and a sixteenth
Crevasse won, Muskalonge second,
Bingbinger third. Tirne-1:501a.
Fourth race, the Mound City handi-
cap, seven and half furlongs, purse
s1,500-Free Advice, 10S (dartin), to 2,
won; Magnet, 125 Garner, to sec
ono; Ramiro, 103 Ct. Sloan), II to 2,
third. Time 1884,.
Fifth race. purse s4O0, five furlongs-
Moncreath won, Dare II second, Estaca
third. Tine-1 :02A.
Sixth race. mile, selling-Tom Gilmore
won. First Deal second, Cherry Stone
third. Time-1:43.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-06-12
IN THE RING.
The Corbett-SharI1ey Meet Attract
ing Great Attention


ing Great Attention.
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, June IL
Since the announcement that Corbett
and Sharlzey have been matched to
fight, this city has been the mecca to-
wards which the eyes of all pugilists
are turned. The fistic experts are has
tening to San Francisco from all parts
of the country in expectation of a re-
vival of the glorious times when there
We're several prize fights a week here
There is a state law prohibiting prize
fights, but a complacent board of
supervisors have allowed contests for
limited number of rounds under the
guise of charity entertainments. NJ
merous fights have been pulled off dur
ing the past three months under this
arrangement but now the Civic fedora
ton has discovered that prize fights
are against the law and it's members
will endeavor to prevent the Corbett-
Sharkey affair.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-06-12
Rntes \ or the EIIss.

CHICAGO, June 1.-THE roads of the
Central Passenger committee have agreed
to a rate OF one fare for the round trip
for the meeting of The Order of Elks.
which will be held in Cincinnati July rs.
Candidates for the position of first
vlee-presidert Of the Atchison system, to
succeed D. +. Robinson, who is to be-
come president of the St Louis & San
Francisco. are coming to the front.
Among those prominently mentioned for
the position are: b. T. Yoakum, general
manager Of the Gulf. Colorado & Santa
Fe; K Fl Wade, general manager of the
Southern California; j. j. Frey. the pres
ent general manager of the Atchison sys-