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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-14

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-14
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-14

iAo common garden slug has tine
means Of spinning "a gelatinous t.-ead
by winch lie can let himself down from
dangerous heights.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-14
A Chance
For the
Children!
II { Il ?

In order tina. the children
may feel an interest in The
ARGUS a. we'll IS the older
members Of the family. q
echeme has been devised
whereby some by or giel
between 8 and 16 years Of
age viii get an order for IS
worth Of Holiday Books at
the store Of X. Champion
& Co. Beginning with
Wednesday, Dec. 2. one
word of a quotation from
awell known author will
be inserted ia some display
advertisement OF Rock
Island or Davenport estab-
lishment. And each even
ing thereafter, to and in-
GLIDING Saturday, Dec. 10.
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serted. On Dec. 10 all the
words in the quotation will
have been printed, aud the
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oorrec. arrangement Of
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ness office will be deemed
the winner, and the prize
will be 80 awarded.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
C0BANS ARE 0VERJOYED.
The Laurada and Three Friends Successfully Land Very Large Amount of Muni-
 tions of War.

Washington, June 3.--Gonzales de Que sada, the Cuban charge d. affaires in this city, has just received word that Col. Ra- fael Portuondo has landed safely in Gu ba. He was accompanied by 100 men, among whom were Dr. Charles Posy, sur geon of the party, resident of this city, and two young Bat.moreans, Osman Latrobe, nephew of Ex-Mayor Latrobe, and MT. Janny.
 The vessels used were the Laurada and Three Friends, and the expedition is said to have started from Jacksonville on Monday May 25. The cargo carried is said to have embraced 1000000 rifle car tridges six twelve-pound field pieces, with abundant ammunition for them, and a quantity of dynamite.
 It is the largest landing made. Colonel Portuondo is the secretary of state. He came to this country on leave of absence and attended the debates in congress. He belongs to the bluest blood of the island and is lawyer of distinction.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
IT WAS A FLUKE.
Delegates to the Tariff Commission Conven-
 ton Were Disguised.


 Detroit, Mich, June 3.-The tariff com- mission convention, which opened here yesterday, made an unsuccessful fight for life today and then adjourned. Only twenty delegates were present when the convention was called to order at the Ho- tel Cadillac this morning. Some of the delegates who were here became disgust ed over the small attendance and left the city last night and no new delegates ar rived this morning. Under the circum- stances permanent organization was op- posed, and the committee on future or ganization reported provisional organ ization to be known as the National Pro- visional Commercial and Industrial as- sociation. This report also called for provisional committee, to be composed of one member from each state represented, to look after the future of the organiZa- tion and call convention for the first Tuesday in December next The majori- ty report of the committee on tariff, fa- Yoring the taking of the tariff question out of politics and giving the provisional committee authority to frame bill to be presented at the next meeting of the as- sociation, was adopted.
 The convention, by resolution, also fa- vored the creation by congress of de- pertinent of commerce, the head Of such department to be cabinet officer.
 The report of the committee on consul lar service favored the use of the consul lar service to increase American trade abroad, and especially with South Ameri- can countries The convention then ad- jOurned s. ne die
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
BLOCTON.
Fatality Among Children-Trend of Polite
 in That Part of Bibb.

F
 in That Part of Bibb.
 Blocton, June 3.-(Special.)- have had plenty of rain in this section. Crops are fine and well advanced.
 The gardens have been good with the exception of the vegetables attacked by the bugs, which have been worse this season than ever before.
 In some localities the trees are laden with fruit, while in others the crop is short
 Last Saturday an excursion train left here for Tuskaloosa-six coaches, mixed. Many were fuddled. Only one negro was shot and good many fights.
 Superintendent Moore has white bug gard.
 A good many children are dying with bowel troubles.
 Dr. B. F. Jones, who went to Asheville, N C., for his health some months since, is getting we'll and his many friends are much rejoieed to hearit,
 Louis Frederick, who was convicted and sent to the county farm for selling blind tiger liquor, has been pardoned by the governor and will be a free man after the 9th instant,
 Fait Wilson, republican candidate for sheriff, says he Is sure of election. He is counting on the negroes voting for him, but in some of the largest beats in the county the negroes say they will vote for Vance, democratic candidate, and the pops hope to get their share of the negro vote. At all events, the race will be close and Bob Vance will come out in the lead.
 The rain last night prevented MT. Tyler from delivering his lecture. He will de- light us next Thursday night.
 Col. Jesse B. Wadsworth is here for few days.
 Will Mabry, cashier of the Blocton Savings bank, left, in company with number of ladies and gentlemen, for Scottsville today to camp out for few days.
 Burgis Little, assistant cashier of tho bank, returned yesterday from Nash vile, whither he went to attend the Ten nessee centennial
 MT. Milky Blackwell has been here number of days at the bedside of his sis ter, Mrs. Sam Gardner, who Is much inn proved
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
DECATUR.
New City Government nstalled-Reviva
 in Progress-Treasure Trove.

New City Government Installed-Revival
 in Progress-Treasure Trove.
 Decatur June 3.-(Special) 1.-The new city government met and was duly sworn in, and after organization went immedi- ately into executive session last night. Mayor R. P. Baker presented formal address to the session, containing num- ber of suggestions as to desirable re- forms, the subject matter of which on motion was referred to special commit- tee, consisting of Aldermen Banks, Nor row and Mosley, for report at an ad- journed meeting Tuesday night next. At the executive session Ex-Marshal J. B. Kinds was elected city clerk; c. D. M. Young, marshal; Willis Cook and Walter Middleton, police; Maj. W. R. Francis, city attorney; J. D. Wyker, treasurer, and John Fountain, colored, master of garbage. The former rate of salaries for city officials was adopted and a motion was adopted empowering committee to secure another place more convenient for council meetings. Alderman J. H. Ham has set his face determinedly in the di- rection of financial reform and is being ably seconded by other members of the board.
 The Methodist evangelist, Rev. B. W. Huckabee, begam a series of revival ser vices in big tent at New Decatur Sun day night. The evangelist is native Alabaman, but was educated at a Geor- gla college, and is said to be one of the most popular and able extemporaneous preachers in t.ye state, and though a young man, he has devoted several years of effort with success to his calling. More than 300 people, among whom were rep resented the professions and all the grades of city life, were attracted to the big tent Sunday night and listened with close attention to the evangelist's open ing address. At its close. he asked those who were in sympathy with the work to rise to their feet, at which more than 100 persons, representing all the evangelical churches of Decatur, arose. After the benediction scores of people went for ward and shook the evangelist's hand It is estimated that on last night more than 1000 people were at the big tent Rev. MT. Huckabee's sermon made a deep impression on his hearers and twelve ministers of the gospel offered theirassistance in the good work, besides large number of Iaymen. At the close of the sermon a number of people stood up for prayer. The big tent is now too small to accommodate the nightly in- creasing crowds of people who attend the meetings.
 On yesterday morning Jake Armstrong, Alderman Mosleys colored gardener, while digging struck a treasure trove of $1500 in Confederate money in a good state of preservation. The money was in metallic can and on a spot once a school ground, but formerly owned by Mr Rhodes
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04

the ghost. The passing of Massia will be heard with delight by all of the in- habitants of southern Arizona and New Mexico, for he was a red handed murder CT, treacherous and. powerful with the disorderly element of the San Carlos red skins. He was one of Geronimo's braves and succeeded to that chiefs authority among the renegades. Massia's speciality was attacking remote ranches, slaughter ing white men and women and driving cattle over the Mexican border. He was captured with Geronimo in 1886 and started for Vernon Barracks, Fla, where, by order of the president the band was to be confined At St. Louis Massia es- capped from the train and was never re- cantured-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
National League Standing

Rain prevented games in Columbus and Atlanta, and in consequence the league standing of four clubs remains un- changed. New Orleans took three straight from Montgomery, and it is safe to assert that there was weeping and wailing in the camps of the oneLtime champions.
 Early in the season the Montgomery Advertiser saw fit to dub the Birming- ham team "Ballyhoos." While the Blue birds accepted the appellation with good grace, it was rather unfair, especially when 1t was known fact that the Mont gomery aggregation had three or four weeks the advantage of the Birming- hams before the season opened. fit ti- tie for the would-be champs has not as yet been found by the sporting editor of the Stale Herald but i n due time he will have one for them which will suit exact ly. Bide your time, Granny, the baby shall be named.
 The Birmingham team returns this morning, accompanied by the Columbus aggrega tion, and the two teams, weather permitting, will play three games here.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
GENERAL LEE AT HAVANA.
He Arrives to Find Work Already Cut Out
 for Him.

for Him.
 Havana, Jule 3.-Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, who was a few weeks ago appointed United States consul general here to sue ceed Ramon O. Williams, whose resigna- tion was tendered and accepted some time ago, arrived here early this morning on board the steamer Mascotte. General Lee was accompanied by his son and his private secretary, MT. Jones.
 Thomas Dawley, an artist in the em- ploy of Harper's Weekly New York, was arrested at the trocha today and brought prisoner to Havana, where he was lock- ed up at police headquarters. Dawley is charged with having been in communi- cation with the rebels.
 The insurgents have destroyed the rail- way bridge between Duran and Guara stations, in the province of Havana.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
AND SEND THE RIGHT SORT
To Chcsgo-That Is the Opinion of Governor
 Matthews.
A GRAND OPPORTUNITY FOR DEMOCRACY
Is Offered, He Says, and Trusts That We May Be Wise Enough to Grasp It-A Word to the Alabama
 Delegation.
Executive Department,

lnQldndpOllS, lnu, June l. Hon. J. A. Rountree, General Manager
 State Herald, Birmingham. Ala
 My Dear Sir: Your letter came while I was at my farm experimenting some important work, and since my return my time has been so occupied that I could not reply earlier The indications now are that our state convention will be by large majority in the control of the sil- yer sentiment, and that delegation in structed for silver will be sent to Chi cago.
 The feeling with us here is that strong, positive and clear resolutions should be adopted, free from evasion or doubtful construction. Personally I favor a res olution denunciatory of the continuance of the single gold standard, believing that 1t retards the return of prosperity and will continue to be destructive and inju- rious to the best interests of the Ameri- can people, and calling for the coinage and use of both gold and silver on equal terms as standard money and demand ing the early and independent. restora- tion of silver to its old and rightful place in the coinage of the country. With such a platform we will carry Indiana by the largest majority ever given to a presi- dential candidate. To make a doubtful declaration even with a western candi- date, or adopt a gold platform, means de- feat Seldom has a grander opportunity been offered to a political party, and trust we may be wise enough to grasp it. Should my views upon this subject ac- cord with those of the delegates of Ala bama I would ask for their favorable consideration at Chicago. Very truly yours, CLAUDE MATTHEWS.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
TROUBLE FOR CHINA.
German Squadron Ordered to Nankin to
 Avenge an Officers Murder.

Avenge an Officers Murder.
 London, June 3.-The Globe publishes a dispatch from Shanghai which says that since the return of the viceroy, Lui Kun Yeh, to Nankin the German officers who were lent to China by Germany to drill the Chinese troops have been repeat edly insulted, the hope being entertained that they would resent the insults by re- signing. This practice not having the desired result, the Chinese have resorted to violence, ending in the murder of a German officer named Krause by the Human body guard of the viceroy, and the German squadron has been ordered to proceed to Nankin forthwith. It is be- lieved, the dispatch says, that all of the German officers in the Chinese service will resign,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
The Morgan Resolution.

Washington, June 3.-The senate conn mittee on foreign relations at its meeting this morning took no action on the Nor gan joint resolution providing for the recognition of the belligerency of the Cuban insurgents. Senator Morgan dis cussed the subject for some time, but the suggestion was made to him that 1t would be better not to report the matter at all than to have 1t reported and remain unacted upon. No quorum was had in the committee until just before adjourn ment and no action was had. The ma jority of the committee Is against re- porting the resolution, and 1t Is believed that 1t will be permitted to slumber in the committee room until the end of the session. |
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
THIS IS THE FIRST.
The British Steamer Huntcliffe Clears for Manchester Direct With 250 Tons of
 Alabama Iron.

Mobile, June 3-The British steamer Huntcliffe cleared today for Manchester direct with full load of cotton, etc., in- cluding 250 tons of Alabama iron the first shipment of Alabama iron from Mobile to England direct
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
FELL FOUR STORIES.
An Elevators Mad Descent at Baltin
 With Fourteen Persona.

With Fourteen Persons.
 Baltimore, June 3.-The passenger ele- vator of the Friedenwald Printing com pany. Baltimore and Eutaw streets, fell from the fourth 1oor to the basement with an awful crash this morning Four teen men and women were in the car as 1t shot down the shaft, The elevator man had a miraculous escape, coming out uninjured. The other thirteen per- Sons were terribly injured. broken legs and arms being the fate of many. Two of the injured are in a dying condition and the others are bad off
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
No Need of clanLins the <, saber.

Berlin, June 3.-In the course of the de- bate in the budget committee of the refchstag today on the law relating to the peace effective of the army Gen. Bonzart Won Sehellendorf, minister of war, de- clared that there was no need of clanking the saber, as peace appeared to be as- sured for long time to come.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
MORGAN IS AROUSED.
The Democrats of That County Have
 Their Working Clothes.

Their Working Clothes.
 Hartselle, June 3.-Special)- 1.-The dem ocrats of old Morgan have put on their working clothes and gone to work in dead earnest for the democratic state and county ticket. On Saturday, June 13, there will be barbecue and grand dem ccratic rally at Hartselle. Capt. Joseph F. Johnston and Gov. w. c. Oates will address the people on the political issues of the day. A great crowd Is expected and much good will be accomplished.
 Chairman Brown is organizing his forces and much good work Is being done.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
Call for Democratic Free Silver Mass Meet
 ing,

Indianapolis, June 3.-A call was issued here today for a democratic free silver convention or mass meeting, winch will be held in this city on Friday night next. It is intended as forerunner of the com ing democratic state convention, and it's object is to complete the free silver or ganization for the coming fight. The call is signed by about fifty of the most prom snent democrats in the state.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
Baltimore-Pittsburg.

Baltimore, June 3.-The champions won the sixth successive game of the season from Pittsburg today. It was bitterly contested throughout, the um- pire and players being involved in wrangling from start to finish. Attend ance, 2790. Score:
 Baltimore .......3 o 0 1 0O 0O1-5 9 o ,Pittsburg ........0 0 0 4 o 70 0-4 II
 Batteries-Hoffer and Robinson; Killen and Sugden.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04

except in the ninth inning, when St. Louis made single and double after two men were out. Attendance, POGO. Score
 R H E Brooklyn ......0 0 0 2 o 1 *-6 Il 3 Batteries-Hart and Mcfarland; Daub and .Burrill
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
Rebela Defeat Chinese with slaughter.

London, June 3.-A dispatch to the Globe from Shanghai says that the rebels in the province of Kansuh. the most northwesterly province of China. have de- feated the Chinese army commanded by General Tung with great slaughter.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
A BAD INDIAN IS DEAD.

Massia, the Apache Renegade. Has Bitten
 the Dust.
 Denver, Col, June S.-General Wheaton was notified yesterday that Massia. the renegade Apache chief, had been slain in southern Arizona by Indian scouts. Mas sia killed three scouts before he gave up
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
At Montgomery.

Montgomery, June 3.-New Orleans made 1t three straight from Montgomery today, principally through the inability of the locals to concentrate the few hits they got off McGinnis, whose slow, decep- tive delivery was too much for the best batters among his opponents. The hits were even on both sides, but those of the visitors came at lucky times and those of the locals were too much like angel visits to win the game. The two errors were also costly. Score:
 ,. RH E Montgomery .....0 0 o Q 1 0 0 0-1 6 2 New Orleans ....0 1 1 0 0 o *-4 1 Batteries-Sheehan and Wiley; McGin- his and Bonding. Umpire-McFarland
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
TWENTY-FIVE KILLED.

Dreadful Explosion of Gas in @ French
 Mine.
 Paris June 3-A dispatch from Mines, in the department of the Gard, says an explosion of gas occurred in Fontanes mine, near Rochebelle, yesterday, killing twenty-five miners
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
nrooklvn-et. I,ouis.

Brooklyn, June 3.-The first five runs scored by the Brooklyns today were sent in by Corcoran, who hit safe each time he toed the plate. Daub pitched another fine game and kept the few hits scattered
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
Down to AJo0 .9ap 6a,

Washington. June S.--rhe <seasury gold reserve at the close of business to- day stood at $106. 1888, ,ss7. The days with drawals were $555, 900.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04

Philadelphia, June 3.-Philadelphia turned the tables on Cincinnati today and managed to win one game of the series. The local team fielded without an error and hit when hits were needed. The visitors errors were costly. Attendance, 4100. Score: n1
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
Results at Oakley.


 Oakley Race Track, O., June 3.-This mornings rainstorm left the track very heavy, causing number of scratches. All bets were declared off and a new book made in the third race, Alice c. being withdrawn on account of lameness. Only one favorite won, the other events going to outsiders and second choices. Sum- mary.
 First race, five and a half furlongs-Gid Law, 105 (Reiff), z to D. won; Blackstone second, Huffman third. Time, 1:141s.
 Second race, six and half furlongs- Hartford Boy, 108 (Graham), 20 to 1, won; Canewood second, Kate s. third. Time, 1:25.
 Third race, four and a half furlongs- Ollean, 100 (Bunn), to 1, won; Cappy second, Princess Teck third. Time, 0:5S. Fourth race, one mile and sixteenth Urania, 108 (Sherrer), 2 to 1, won; Souffie second Won't Dance third. Time, 1:54A. Fifth race, six and half furlongs- Chicot 1O4 (Perkins), to 1, won; Aimee Goodwin second, Judith third Time, 1.25A
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
Bicycle Meet.

On June IS and 19, at the fair grounds
 a bicycle tournament will be held. A large programme will be arranged and a great many expert wheelment are ex- pected to be present from several states.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
Boston-Louisville.

Boston, June 3.-Loose fielding on both sides characterized the game today Nichols was the more effective of the pitchers, and the game went to his side Score:
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-04
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Washington-Cleveland.

Washington, June 3.-Today's game was great pitchers battle between Mer- cer and Young, with honors even. Te- beau was put out of the game in the tenth inning for abusing Umpire Emsle. The game was called at the end of the eleventh inning on account of darkness Attendance, 3500. Score:
 RH E Washington 4..ooooo000210- s 2 Cleveland O0OOOO1010-3 g 1 Batteries-Mercer and Mcguire; Wal lace, Young and Trimmer.