davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-16
NOT AS BLACK AS PAINTED.
Jcns Hansen Said to Have Been More Tn.
fortunate Than Wicked

fortunate Than Wicked.
CHICAGO, Jan. l6.-Already enough has
been learned to make it certain that the
man Hansen was more sinncd agains st
than SHINING. Danish Consul Peterson
said that the stories about Hansen having
robbed the people right and lcft and then
ncd to this country with 80, ,0OO were rank
falschoods. Il don't believe that the total
amount OF money that Hansen owed in
DENMARK when he came to this country
was over 5000" continued the consul
THE whole trouble with Hansen in
Denmark was that he lost his head said
Charles Green, one of the few who knew
the dead man. In this country the
trouble was that he was rosbcd and cheat.
cd, and overwhelmed with hard luck and
misfortune. Hansen was n man of cduca.
ton and birth. He ran commission
house Mt Nyekjoping, small city on the
west coast of the island of Falster, in Dem
mark. He was counted one of the pros
porous men Of the island
But ne got behind in his accounts and
then, instead of seeking help from his con-
ncctions or staying and trying to make
arrangements with his creditors, he lost
his head AMI ran away to America with
his wife and the rest of his family. In
this country he was unfortunate. He
would have over 81 900 in the bank today,
and be alive and well with his family, if
he had been treated rightly" II is claimed
that sharpcrs in this city cheated Hansen
out OF all his money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-16
FAILED FOR FOUR MILLIONS,
Philadelphia Leather Concern in Very Bad
Business Breakers

business breakers.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. l6.-The leather
trade of this city was thrown into a state
of CONSERVATION by the announcement
that the liza ABILITIES of Keen, Sutterlee g.
Co, leather dealers and importers, who
failed on Saturday, will reach, if they do
not exceed, $1,000, 600 This statement
is made by leather merchants of the
highest commercial standing, who affirm
that leather was only one of the various
commodities handled by the firm.
A majority of the other dealers have
known this, and have been sufficiently
conversant with the general state of af-
fairs in Keen, Sutterlee & Co.'S business
to see the inevitable end of it all, and to
very few did the failure conle as a sur
prise. Fous other leather houses have
since gone down with the crash which
wrought the ruin of the larger firm
These are: John NJ. Feniin, liabilities
nearly SloJ.O00; Charles w. Landell, $780,
900; Charles Iilingsworth, trading as the
Eagle Glazed Kid company, and John A.
Duncan. The liabilities of the latter two
houses are not yet known.
Frederick W. Suttcrlce and Fenlin have
not been seen by those with whom they
usually associate since last Thursday. SUIT
terlee and Feniin We're extremely intimate
in their business life, as well as socially,
and their simultaneous absence has led
many to suppose that they have gone to-
gether, although Mr.. Sutterlee announced
his departure in search of his health
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-16
PRESIDENT ELIOT DENOUNCED.
Susan Anthony Says He Is an Arch Traito
and shouId BE "Fircd,"

and shouId BE "Fircd."
ROCHESTER,, \. V, Jan. 16.-Miss Susan
b. Anthony is much incensed at the
criticisms of President Eliot, of Harvard
university, and Bishop Doanc, of Albany.
on her call for the twenty eighth annual
convention of the American Woman's
Suffrage association ut Washington, Jan
% to -. Miss Anthony said: The first
and only time l ever saw President Eliot
was ut the convention of all the superin.
dents Of schools in the United States. Be-
fore that great audience President Eliot
declared that it was not to the interests of
American patriotism or loyalty to have
women teachers in the schools
There j formed my idea of the man,
and l have not changed il. Regarding
the criticism that l have in any way dis
torted his letter it is not true. 1t is harm.
full to the nation to have such a man as
Mr.. Eliot at the head of such a great in.
stitution rs Harvard University. His
views are naturally impressed on the
minds Of the students and the country
is worse off for it. In my mind Mr.. Eliot
is not an American of whom a true patriot
should be proud. He is an arch traitor
and has by this letter alone committed
treason
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-16
Senate and Honse in Brief.

WASHINGTON, Jan. I6.-Milis' speech on
finance. with frequent direct criticisms of
the president and secretary of the treas
ury, was the main feature of the session
of the senate. His criticisms were tenn
perate and dignified. The pith of the
speech was practical free silver coinage.
Pcifcr followed with n speech against
bonds and in favor of silver coinage
Another day was consumed by the house
In oratory upon the pension appropriation
bill, in tho course Of which the policy Of
the present administration toward the
veterans was criticised by both Repub-
iicans and Democrats and defended by
two or three Democrats. The most nota.
BILE incident Of the debate was the attack
made by Grow of Pennsylvania upon
what he termed the extraordinary attempt
by the president and his clerks to encroach
upon the prorogatives Of the legislative
branch Of the government, the speciflca-
tions being the presidents letter to Catch
ings and Carlisle's suggestion of finan-
cial bill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-16
ABBREVIATED TELEGRAMs.

The property OF the August Hausskc
company, furniture manufacturers of Chi
cago. with factory at 100 Weed street,
was levied on to satisfy claim of $50, 5l3,
made against the company by the Mil
waukee Avenue state bank.
DIR. C. Z. Hewitt. financial secretary of
the divinity school at the University of
Chicago, has sent out circulars to p-omi.
nent business men asking them to hid in
raising $50, 900 for the school.
In a collision between the steamships
Cesgar and Nereus in fog off Ramsgate,
England, the former was sunk and nine.
teen of her crew drowned.
The boundary dispute between Chilli
and Argentina is so acute that Chilli has
ordered an army TO the passes of the Cor.
dilleras.
Chancellor Sneed, in the case Of the al
legged forger Ward at Memphis, has de.
cided that kilograms are privileged COM
munications and that the Western Union
cannot be compelled to produce them in
court.
Obituary: At Boston. Martin Brimmer.
aged Is. At Lemont, Ills, Colonel Will
lam Scott Brown. At Louisville, George
H. Moore, aged 81. At Philadelphia, Gen.
eral Charles A. Hickman, aged 73 At
OdleSNliie, NlS Iaui, dgeu 0J.
At Muncie, Ind, Edward Richey.
C. Oliver Iselin, according to a New
York dispatch, is going to Europe to de-
mand satisfaction or blood of Lord Dun.
raven.
Rev. J. p. Brushingham, of the Fulton
Street Methodist Episcopal church, Chica.
go, was in attendance with his family at
revival meeting at his church when
thieves entered his residence and ran.
sacked the place.
The Ohio legislature has in joint session
confirmed the election of J. 3. Foraker
as United States senator
Don NJ. Dickinson says comfort is the
desideratum in the matter of the location
of the national Democratic convention,
and figures it out that Chicago is the only
townpossessing that one thing needful.
1t is announced that the British expe.
dictionary force operating against Coo.
massie, capital of Ashanti, will reach that
town on Saturday.
While the crowds going home from
work in the evening were passing the big
show windows of II. S. Bergers jewelry
store at Chicago, burglars emptied the
place of jewelry.
Arrangements have been made for an
eight Dared race between Harvard, Cor
Pennsylvania The place has not yet
been decided upon, but it will probably be
Poughkeepsie.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-16
MILLS DISCUSSES THE FINANCES.
Iic Also Follows Vests Example and At.
tacks the Supreme Court.

WASHINGTON, Jan. l6.-Mills Of Texas
was the star speaker in the senate, PETER
having only got started when the senate
adjourned. Mills defended the grccnbacks
and said they were not fiat money, though
they should bc paid I'm and rcissucd indcil-
nitcly. why did not our distinguished
secretary of the treasury" asked Mills,
'whcn this bank conspiracy began say to
these gentlemen, Now show your cards
and | Will pay you in silver II the Sec
rotary had coined the silver in the treas
ury and paid IL for current expenses thorc
would have been no deficit. The prcsi.
dents bond issues were futile. II was
like pouring water through sieve. Tho
hundred million issue few days hence
would be- followed by another hundred
millions in few months.
The presidents language concerning f.
nanccs sounded like the statements of Jay
Cooke. when he advocated national debts
as national blessings. This bank power
threatened io WELD controlling power
In the senate, the house of representatives,
the executive branches and the United
States supreme court. This last branch
has grown 80 powerful that is could a.
most decree monarchy in the United
states. That would be no more absurd
than the decision against the income tax,
ovcrruling the decisions of hundred
years.
Pcifcr addressed the senate on the bond
bill. He said that the speech of Mills had
Mt last justified the Populist party. I'VE
have the rcmarkablc spectacle" said Pef-
fer, 'of Democratic senator holding a
distinguished place in his party arraign-
ing and dcnouncing the policy of the pres
itcnt which this prrtv br,u,-h, ;,,,
power" PETER urged in particular the
repeal Of all laws authorizing the issue of
bonds
The Populist party would properly ar
range the parity of the metals when it
came into power.
THAT will be, said Hoar, when the
millennium occurs
The millennium i near a' hand and we
will not have long tn wait" responded
PETER. The bond policy Of the president
was little else than great public crime -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-16
Made Him Walk Out of Town.

LIBERTY, Mo, Jan. l6-Dr c. T. Eberts,
dentist at Holt, kissed the wife Of a
prominent citizen Of that place while fill
Ing her teeth and narrowly escaped the
vengeance OF two score OF citizens, who
chased him down the main street. Cooler
heads prevailed and Eberts was given ten
minutes 20 leave town. lie begged II be
allowed To wait for a train, but was denied
the privilege.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-16

ders who have paid all instailments pre-.
viously maturing may pay the whole
amount OF their bids at any time not later
than the maturity Of the last installment.
Accepted bidders who pay the whole
amount at the time of the first install
ment or at any date thereafter, as above
provided, will be entitled to receive at the
date 81 payment the whole amount Of
bonds awarded to them, and accepted bid
ders who pay by installments will be en-
Titled to receive at the dates of such pay
ments the AMOUNT Of bonds paid for.''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-16
Bill Doolin, the Outlaw, Captured.

GUTHRIE, o. T., Jan. lG.-United States
Marshal Nix has received a telegram from
Deputy Marshal Bill Talghman announc-
Ing the capture at Eureka Springs, Ark,
of the notorious outlaw Bill Doolin, alias
Tom Wilson. Doolin is reported to have
taken his family in q wagon from Burden,
kas-, TO Eureka Springs, making the
journey while suffering great pain from
gunshOt wounds received in recent battle
with officers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-16
Threaten . BAPTIST Preacher.

PERRY, o. T., Jan. 16-Threats have
been made against the life of Rev. Ed w.
James, n well-known Baptist minister
from Missouri, because of a sensational
sermon preached here by the divine in
which he charged the ex-mayor and many
OF the city and county officials with i'm
morality. Considerable excitement pre-
walls and trouble may result.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-16
MODIFIEs THE BOND OFFER.
Carlisle Reduces the Fer Cent. of Deferred
PAYMENTS After the First.


WASHINGTON, Jan. l6.-Secretary Car
Isle last night made public the following
circular. modifying the conditions for pay.
mcnt on the advertised bond issue. Il Is
dated Washington. January i5:h:
Treasury circular (No. 8. ls6), dated
January &, lssS, inviting proposals for the
purchase Of one hundred million dollars
tsioo"1,Oo) Of United States <per cent.
bonds. Is hereby so modified that after the
payment of the first installmcnt Of ~ per
cent, with accrued interest as required in
said circular, the remainder of tho amounts
bid may be paid in installments of 10 per
cent each and accrued interest, at the end
OF each fifteen days thereafter.
But all accepted bidders may pay the
whole amount OF their bids at the time Of
tha maj nstalmsnk And sllaccented bid
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-16
Mothers of AiiinS Daughters,

Every woman above Is years of
age should read the book .sAdvice
to Mothers Concerning Diseases of
Women and Children" published by
the Zoa-Phora Medicine company.
Send to the secretary of the COM
pany, II. e. Colman, Kalamazoo,
Mich, or ask your druggist for a
copy. Sold by I. II. Thomas and
Marshall & Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-16
Senator SewelI's Resolution.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16. - Senator
Sewell introduced resolution in the
senate saying that the president has
pressed the Monroe doctrine bevond
its intention, which will involve us
in foreign complications and extend
protectorate over Mexico and the
Central American states.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-16
They Are Usually the "Bes. Citizens"

d MARION. Ky, Jan. l6.-Thirty warrants
have been issued by the county judge
charging thirty citizens of the northern
and western portions of the county with
whitccapping. Eight prisoners have al
ready been brought here, and il is expect
ed that the remainder will be arrested
soon. Several of the men Implicated be-
long TO the best families. There is con-
siderable excitement and trouble is feared.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-16
SUCCESS ASSURED
For the Popular Sale Of Govern.
ment Bonds.
so SECRETARY CARLISLE STATES.


ties-Comment on the Dissolution Of tie
syndicatc-A; odifica,ion of the Terms Of
Purcinse-senafe Talk on Finances.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1G-The announce
ment that the bond syndicate had been
dissolved was received here with some
surprise. although all along 10 officials
conversant with the changed situation no
other course has seemed open to Morgan
and his associates. The reason given for
the dissolution is accepted rs the true one
since Morgan and his friends are fully
aware Of the fact that the success Of the
loan by popular subscription Is no longer
matter Of doubt. To hold the syndicate
banks to the terms Of Morgan's contract,
1t is argued, would prevent any of them
from participating i'm the loan except in
the capacity of n syndicate, which under
the changed conditions most certainly
would result to their disadvantage
Did Not Confer with the President.
Morgan's purpose therefore in releasing
his associates, it is believed, is to give
them an equal chance with other banks
and financial institutions to secure what.
ever part OF the loan they may desire The
only criticism so far heard of Morgan's
public statement is that his assertion that
he "was invited to Washington for con-
ference Is misleading, as the natural in
ference Is that this invitation came from
the president or by his sanction from some
member Of the cabinet This, it is said,
Is not the fact. When Morgan came to
Washington the president declined to sec
IN Ia nIH HsI hf, .;,L
any member Of the cabinet at the prcsi.
dents suggestion.
Success of the Loan Is Assured.
Secretary Carlisle, in speaking of the
dissolution Of the syndicate, said he could
bc quoted Us saying that ''tho success OF
the loan was assured" Further than
this he declined to make any statement.
IL IL stated ON high authority, however
that the president and Secretary Carlisle
have received such assurances from n
large number of prominent bankers
throughout the country that there cannot
be u doubt rs to- the loan being % success
May Explain the Action of the Banks.
10 Is argued that during the late break
In the market which followed the an
nouncement uf the government attitude
ON the Venezuela question eastern bank
crs took advantage OF the sharp decline in
American securities and ~ n result their
holdings are now large and mus. be pro.
tcctcd from nfurthcr decline, which would
necessarily follow the failure OF the loan
or the depletion of the reserve To- point
unfavorably To- effect the market. Under
these circumstances IL il believed that
should "a large export movement set in be-
forc the loan Is consummated tho large
banks and other financial institutions
would ncutralizc the effect by making
deposits Of gold.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-16
Lake Carriers in Council,

DETROIT, Jan. 15.-Members represent
ing easily Sl00,0JO,0G0 worth of property
are present Ut the annual naetin9- Of the
Lake Carriers association, which is in ses-
son in Whitnoy's Music hall. All the
leading lake ports arc we'll represented.
The sessions are devoted to discussions of
matters interesting to the members. j. J.
II. Brown. of Buffalo, has been elected
president, and Secretary Keep reelected
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-16
Row Among CoIored NIintrels.

KANSAS CITY, Jan. 16.-A Star Perry,
o. T., special says: Twenty colored boys,
members of a minstrel company playing
here, got into a row after the show had
concluded and eight or ten of them were
badly hurt in fight. One negro was
knocked over red-hot stove and perhaps
fatally burned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-16
He Ii . Cool Scoundrel.

KANSAS CITY, Jan. l6.-John Morrisey,
alias Lawrence Daily, alleged agent of the
Rothschilds, arrested for forgery, has been
sent to Jail to await trial. his bond having
been placed at S2,Ooo. Morrissey, who CON.
fesscs his guilt and laughs at his victims
is said TO have served time in different
penitcntiarles, and he is believed to have
been implicated with big Ed Hennesey,
Pat Davis, and Hank Daggitt, all pridcs
of the profession
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-16
Spoiled His Fun.

who is that sour looking mani"
said one pretty girl to another at tie
church festival. He doesn seem 10 be
enjoying himself hit"
He isn't. He's the man who makes
jokes about church fair oyster stews.
and had them give him more oysters
III his than he could eat. '-Washiugton
Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-16
One Thousand Men Ont of Work.

WooNsoCKET, r. l., Jan 16-John J.
Bannigan, general manager of the United
States Rubber company, gave orders yes.
tcrday for the indefinite closing of the
United states company's works at Mill
vile. The order Went into effect at noon,
and 900 men are thrown cut of work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-16
Death OF Evangelist aIoody's Brother.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Jan. 16.-W. L.
Moody, brother of Dwight l.. Moody, the
evangelist, is dead at All Saints hospital
in this city, the result of injuries received
in railroad accident here recently. He
was a prominent stockman and lived at
Gardner, kas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-16
THE DATE is FIXED.
Democratic National Conven-
ton to Assemble July Z.
PLACE YET TO BE DETERMINED,

Senator Sewen Airs himself on the
Presidents View of the Monroe Doc
trine in the Form Of q Resolution
Looks for a Protectorate.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-The ma
tional democratic committee today
selected July as the date of the ma
tional convention. The place has
not yet been determined.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-16
Nebraska Bank Failure Endemic.

WAUNETA, Jan. IS. - The Bank of
Wauneta, s. c. Henry, cashier, failed to
open its doors ees;crday. The failure is
caused by complication with the Bank of
Stratton, which failed Monday. Assets
ore said to be S2S. 600; liabilities, 81. 200.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-16
Illinois Canal Commission Report.

SPRINGFIELD, Jan. 16.-Thc Illinois
canal commission has made its annual
report to Governor Altgeld. The report
shows last year to have been very prosper
Gus, Notwithstanding IA decrease of nearly
5000 in tolls and lockagc as compared
with the amount derived from such source:
in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-16
bad Fire in a Small Town.

PILOT GROVE, Mo, Jan. 16.-Thc entire
business portion of Pleasant Green, Cooper
county, was destroyed by fire The loss is
aboIt 81, OOO; insurance about s., 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-16
He Seems n Spry Old BOy.

LAWRENCE kas., Jan. 16-Nathan
Brown, aged 50 years, has been arrested
here accused Of bigamy. II is charged
that he married a second time while his
application for divorce from the mother of
his twelve children was pending
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-16

CHICAGO, Jan. 16-The Western Pas
senger association has voted a rate of one
fare for the round trip TO FL Paso for Dan
Stuart's big fight carnival in February.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-16
Rank Teller Steals $1,000.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. I6.-Presiden: La
Rue, of the Grangcrs' bank, which closed
its doors on the first of the month, says
that William Wittland. teller of the bank,
is a defaultcr to the extent o. Sl1, $50
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-16
Queen Vic Writes to the sultan.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Jan. l6.-Sir Philip
Currie, the British ambassador, had an
audience with the sultan yesterday and
presented an autograph letter from the
queen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-16

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 16.-The Wisconsin
centennial conference held here was at
tended by i5o delegates. 1t was decided
to have a statehood celebration in 1S9S.
General Lucius Fairchild was elected
chairman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-16
Rhodes Going to England.

CAPE TowN, Jan. i6.-Cecil Rhodes, the
former premier Of Cape Colony, lett here
for England yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-16

The worst cases of rheumatism can
be cured by Kidneykurs. We guar.
antee it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-26
Farewell ReceDtiOn.

The lecture room of Trinity NJ E. Church
was filled last evening, the occasion being
the farewell reception to the Rev DR. Nj.
F. B. Rice, the retiring pastor, and his
family
The Rev. ]. B. St.tt and a number of his
congregation, from Dumbarton Avenue
Church, West Washington, where Dr. Rice
had previously served as pastor, were pres
ent.
The evening exercises were opened by
prayer by the Rev. r. Emmons, and ad-
dresses were made by the Rev. j. B. Stitt
in behalf of his church and himself and
Messrs. T. B. Stahl, M. Otterback, H. f.
Belt and VIM. Palmer in behalf of the diff
ferent bodies of the church, their remarks
plainly portraying the sympathetic and
true friendly feeling existing for DR.. Rice
and his family, and invoking Gods blessing
upon them in Their new field at Cumber-
land.
A musical and literary program was rem
dered, and DR.. Rice and family We're pre-
sented with a handsome token of solid
silver ware, consisting of tea and dessert
spoons, knives and forks.
DR.. Rice spoke Enthusiastically and very
touchingly in response to the many words
and tokens of affection from his friends
The event was one not likely to be forgot
ten in the history of the church.
Contributions to the musical and literary
portion of the program were rendered by
the church choir and Messrs. Gottwalls
Stratton, Maddert, Henry and Buckler