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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-18
CASE OF REV. DIAZ
American Preacher in Close Con.
finement at Havana.
NOT ALLOWED TO SEE OUR CONSUL.


tween the Rebels and the United States
Two More Of Us Captured Charged
with Taking Plans Of Defenses-woman
sspeciaP' Says Both Sides kie-Rebel
Chiefs Tragic Death.
HAVANA, April Is-The arrest Of tho
Baptist missionary Bishop Alberto
Jesus Diaz was due to the declarations
made by some prisoners who werc cap
tured ut Vivora, near Havana. and to doc
urnents which were found in their possess
sion. The bishop" was arrested Thurs
day morning and was denied communica-
tion with his friends and confined in the
office Of the chief of police, where only
prominent persons are detained. His case
will be summarily pushed. The bishop"
and his brother were made prisoners Of
war and handed over to the military jur-
is1iction. Williams, the United States
consul general, has made active efforts to
See Bishop" Diaz, but this has proved to
be impossible, as the "bishop" is still cut
of from communication.
Two Other Americans Arrested.
The charge upon which Bishop Diaz,
"hc w bS u kALucTlCdu
citizen, was arrested was that of promot.
ing correspondents between the rebels
and the United States. Two other Amer.
lean citizens have been arrested between
Cardcnas and Matanzas on a, charge of
taking plans Of dcfcnscs. They have been
hahdcd over to the civil authorities, ac-
cording to their treaty rights. I'm the
course Of several s}>irmishcs in Havana
province nine insurgents were Killed and
two taken prisoners, while of the troops
one was Killed and three were wounded.
Both Parties Are Good Liars
CINCINNATI, April 1S-The Cammer-
c'al Gazctte's special from Mrs. Josephine
Woodward dated Havana. April IL, says
In part: "Thc Spaniarls lie and the
Cubrns lie. You pay your money and
take your choice. The deadly hatred BE-
tween these two peoples must be taken
into consideration and,used as a common
divisor Of the statements given out by
both. General Weyfer, according to his
story, has Maceo and the most OF the in
surgcnt forces surrounded by the Spanish
army in the province of Pinar del Rio
The latest from the insurgcnt forces is
that with fresh supplies of ammunition
they are moving slowly but surely on
Havana.
Has Some Exclusive News.
Yesterday I went by rail ten miles out
to Marianoa, a strongly fortified outpost.
People mt my hotel thought it foolhardy
adventure for woman. l nres nothin z
bat the most courteous treatment The
taSva is powcrfallly fsrnfsd. Maceo will
arcoinplish wonders II no forces this hne
If he tries to force 1t and fails the result
will be very serious. Wcyler says Naceo
will never escape from the Spanish net
now set for him. The present lire from
Mariel to Ensenada is formidably in
trcncEcd and capable Of powerful resist.
apcc. 1 have exclusive news that last
Monday battle was fought at Bcgona
plantation, near Mario. and that Colonel
Inarcz, o Spanish officer, was killed. On
Wednesday 2aD wounded soldiers were
brought into the hospital at Havana.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-18
TWO BOLTS OF LIGHTNING

Strike House in Michigan and Four
Deaths VIII Result.
MARINETTE, Wis, April la-Two per.
sons were killed, two probably fatally in.
jured, and two others seriously hurt by
twobolts of lightning which successfully
struck the dwelling Of Andrew Olson at
Wallace, Mich. The dead are boy and a
girl, aged and 6 years. respectively
Those fatally hurt are Mr.. and Mrs.
Olson. Another child and Mrs. Anderson,
n caller, we're badly injured. The family
was huddled in one room when tho two
bolts fell. Whether the first or second
shock proved fatal is not known. The
house took fire, but neigh6ors extinguished
the flames
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-18
No Reciprocity This Session.

WASHINGTON, April ls.-No action to.
ward revival Of the reciprocity scheme
will be taken by this houso according to
decision made by the Republican men,
bers Of the ways and means committee, who
held CAUCUS and agreed TO report TO the
house the testimony on the reciprocity
pqlicy taken by the committee during the
last few weeks, but not 70 recomnend
any legislation on the matter by this con-
grcss.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-18
GEAR AND ALLEN HAVE A ~rIMK.-
1Aaring Which the Nesrsska Man Charges
Genr with Inl.chootl.

" '''''s WV -Ne"hSs>h1 wan NuUIkcD
Gear with fai.chood.
Gear hotly rcturncd that tho senator
(Allcn) had no right to impugn the mo.
tivcs Of the committee. II was not ncces.
sary that the committee should send Npr
Tom, Dick and Harry all over the coun.
try. Allen said he had seen Huntington
and his lobbyists occupying all the seats
In the committee room and 'lordiNr IL"
over the committee.
Gcar said he would not suggest whether
the Nebraska senator represented or mis-.
rcprcscntcd the great state OF Nebraska.
lie had known him for thirty years and
know the sort Of political affiliations he
was used TO. This beonght Allen forward
In an explanation Of his party affiliations.
lie had voted for Lincoln and Grant
whcn Allen spoke Of his voting in lsoa
Tor General Weaver for president n SEN
sntional episode was prccipitatcd. Gear
Interrupted tn state that General Weaver
stood for the conflscation Of railroad prop.
osty, the telegraph and telephone and the
Issuance of paper TO pay for it.
Allen responded with o glowing eulogy
OF General Weaver. whcreupon Gear
broke out In a loud laugh and rctreatcGi
Go tho cloak room. Allen protested
against this rude "suffaw." declaring
that while brought mp among the coyotes
he was taught better manners than that.
And the senator cannot stand here and
utter faisehoods and 70 unwhippcd,'
proclaimcd Allen.
Hoar Immediately interrupted, calling
Allen to orier and demanding that his
words BE- taken down. This IL the parlia-
mentary Procedure when exception ID
taken TO language used In debate. Alleu
was compelled to take his scat pending q
determination Of the protest.
Few senators being present Hoar asked
call for quorum, which brought fifty.
~ ecnators 10 The chamber, The presi'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-18
TROUBLE AHEAD FOR SOME PEOPLE.
Grain Shippers Charged with Conspiracy
Against the Law.

MINIATURES, April lS-Thcre is trouble
In store for prominent grain shippers OF
Kansas City ana other western points.
Within n few days the United States dis.
tric. attorney for the eastern district of
Missouri will receive instructions from
the Interstate commerce commission to
lay bciore the grand jury evidence tend.
Ing to establish n conspiracy to defeat the
Interstate commerce lav through false
weights. Superintendent Carmen. OF the
Western Railway Weighing Association
and Inspection lnreau, has been in the
city on business relative to the prosecu.
tion OF the Buesgcr-Reinig company, of
Fond Du Lac, Wis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-18
snor,are IN the City's Cash.

CEDAR RAPIDS. Ia, April lS-A big
sensation was created at the city council
meeting last night when tho report of the
outgoing city treasurer, J. c. Stoddard,
who had held the Office for almost a quar-
ter of century, showed u shortage of
a., 600 The city will take steps to protect
itself. Whcro the money has gone Is a
mystery, as 1t is not believed that Stod.
dard has proflted by 1t.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-18
THE ONE surREME QUESTION.

New York World Man Says That Crisis ID
Near Once More.
NEW YoEK, April lS.-A special to The
World from Havana says: The one su-
prcme question now is whether Maceo
and his host can force a passage across the
new trocha Of earthworks, trenches and
bsrbed wire barriers This trocha stretches
across the island from Mariel on the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-18

Bob Fitzsimmons and his pet lion carno
In contact with live wire at Cleveland
and the lion, who was chained on the roof
Of the building. jumped over the side and
was strangied BY his chain. Bob was
burned across the thighs --~-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-18

NEW YORK, April Is. The Iacn Turner
and Dunlap, arrested in london, wcre
formerly servants in the employ of T.
Townsend Burden, of this city, who, on
the night of Dec. 20 was robbed of jewelry
valued at about 500, 0oo. the chief piece be-
Ing diamond necklace worth about
go, co.,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-18

Drive out the impurities from
your blood with Hoods Sarsaparilla
and thus avoid that tired, languid
feeling and zen serious illness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-18

dent pro ten CFryc) directed that the Cd.
jcctionable words be read. Faulkner
moved that Allen be allowed to proceed
IN order. On viva voce vote there ap-
pcarcd to te q tie, but on second vote the
alternative vote, mainly from the Demo.
cratic side, prevailed.
Gear said that he took no exception to
the language Of Allen, although he re-
grettcd tho alteration, feeling that it was
impossible to touch pitch without being
defiled."
Allen rcsorted that he was surprised at
being able to defic senator who had
seen some hot work. He also sarcastica,ly
expressed thanks to Hoar for keeping a
watchful eye on him to see that i,c did no
wrong. He again spoke highly of General
Weaver and again protested against the
laughter Of senator's
Let mo assure the SENATOR" said Chan
dlcr, that we are not laughing at what
he says, but the way he says it, This
closed the incident and Hoar spoke briefly
In support OF the bond resolution. He
Eaid the bond transactions were properly
subject to Investigation. No corruption
or in!quity was charged against govern.
nfent officials.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-18
Proceedings in Congress Briefcd.

WASHINGTON, April 1s-Atter O dispute
- to who was delaying business in the
senate Villas spoke sgainst the resolution
to open the Uncompahgre reservation to
settlers. Then Hill gave another section
Of his speech on the bond inquiry, declar.
Ing that the Democrats should stand by
the administration. The Pacific railways
bill was introduced and Allen in :the
course OF an acrimonious colloquy with
Gear charged the latter with falsehood.
The words ware demapded to be taken
down, but n motion to let Allen proceed
was carried. Hoar spoke in favor Of the
bond inquiry. Adjournment to Monday.
The house passed four pension bills at
che day session, ono for the widow Of Rear
Admiral Footc, $50 per month. At tho
night session tho widow Of General VAN
dervcr, Of Ohio, was granted pension Of
tso per month.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-03-25
MERE.MENTION.

President Cleveland was SO years OF
age last Wednesday. ''''.''' An American
steamer known as the "Three Friends"
landed in Cuba, for the use of the insur-
gents, last week, 1000 rifles and 100000
cartridges. ..'''''"Harry Stillwell Edwards
received $4,000 check last week from
the Chicago Record for the best story con-
tributed in The Records recent literary
contest. Mr.. Edwards is a Macon man,
and the publication of his story was COM
menced in the Atlanta Journal of last
Monday. ...'.'''.Twenty-four inches of snow
fell in Buffalo, New York. last Thursday
night. ..''''.'At conference of Republi-
can Protectionists, held in New York
last week, it was agreed to combine pro-
lection and free silver as campaign is
sue. .'..'....'Major John G.. Winder, vice
president of the Seaboard Air Line, died
at his home at Raleigh last Sunday, aged
GA years. Mckinley is the favorite
candidate Of the Republicans along the
Northern Mississippi valley. .'''''''' France
and Russia are reported to be jealous of
England's designs against the Soudan.
...'""Miss Rith Stephenson, daughter of
the vice president, is to be married to a
son of General P. Wat Hardin, of Ken
lucky.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-03-25
GET OFF THE SIDEWALKS.

For some time past, bicyclists in York
vile have been allowed the right Of way
on the sidewalks. Those who do not
ride have not been inclined to look with
especial favor on the arrangement but
as rule, they have been keeping quiet
on the subject, feeling all the while,
however, that in the course of time, some
accident would happen that would bring
matters to a head. That accident has
happened.
Masters Frank Riddle and Orin Aber-
nathy were the victims. While at play
last Saturday, they ran out of Mr.. j. H.
Riddles store on to the sidewalk. At the
same moment, Master Lewis Ferguson
happened along on bicycle at a pretty
high rate of speed. The bicycle struck
both little boys at the same instant,
and both were knocked down and
painfully, though not seriously, bruised
about the head and face.
The town council has already taken
action in regard to the matter through an
ordinance which appears in another col
umn. After April 8, bicycle riding on
the streets of Yorkville will be subject to
proper restrictions and regulations.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-03-25
AFTER HIM.

Alfred I. Craven, the young man who
was arrested in Atlanta on the charge OF
forgery and who escaped from the officers,
has not yet been recaptured. The author
tiles are still on the lookout for him, how
ever, and the chief of the Atlanta police
has sent out the following circular:
twenty-five dollars reward will be
paid by the Lowry Banking company, for
the arrest and lodgment in any safe Jail, OF
Alfred 1. Craven, charged with forgery
and embezzlement, who was recently
for the Atlanta Coffin factory,
of this city. Description-He is 30 years
old, looks younger; feet inches high,
rather stout built. weighs from l55 to 16O
pounds, dark gray or brown eyes, black
hair, parted to the left nearly in the cen
ter; heavy black stubby mustache, red
dish complexion. rough face, inclined to
be bumpy small hands, wears No. 6 shoe.
quick motion, walks erect, is fond OF
liquor and women and may be found
around places of this kind. Had on when
left dark cheviot suit of clothes, sack coat,
black alpine hat; had black overcoat
with velvet collar"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-03-25

any reasonable request from any citizen,
and though it is easy to attribute ulterior
motives to such action, no citizen should
fail to properly appreciate any voluntary
kindness or attention that may be accord.
ed by any of his representatives, whether
from his own district or another. So far
as we are concerned, we have not had
occasion to trouble any of the representa-
tives much recently; but without any
disrespect to Mr.. Latimer, we will say
that we are not at all surprised at the ac-
ton of the editor of the Newberry OBJ
server in applying to Mr.. McLaurin. 1t
is notorious fact that Mr.. McLaurin has
become more familiar with departmental
and other affairs around Washington, than
any other South Carolina congressman.
He is usually the first resort of his col
leagues, when they have an important case
on hand, and is naturally the man to whom
one would apply for favor that he wants
attended to without unnecessary delay.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-03-25

The Greenville News correspondent,
who recently wrote story to the effect
that Congressman McLaurin was appoint
ed a member Of the ways and means
committee in consideration of an implied
promise to look after the interests of Reed
in this State, has run into nest of hor-
nets. Mr.. McLaurin's friends have taken
occasion to deny the story most indig-
nantly, and in regard to it, Mr.. McLaurin
saws: ST have been slandered so much,
that I have long since abandoned the
attempt to run down every falsehood that
is put in circulation" THE ENQUIRER
had no idea that there was anybody in this
State who really believed such story ;
but just published it in order that our
readers could see how Mr.. McLaurin is
being treated. That gentleman seems to
be an object of very general interest and
jealousy among the politicians, and if
they can't annoy him one way, they try
to do it another. But we do not think
that he needs any special defense. He
has all along been able to take care OF
himself, and will no doubt continue to
do so.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-03-25
A FREE FOR ALL.

There was an old time free -for-all-fght
among a crowd of road workers at MI. J.
l.. McGill's store, Bethany, last Saturday
afternoon, and at this writing it appears
that the result has been quite serious.
Several individuals who know more or
less about the difficulty, were in York.
Vile on Monday, and from them the re-
porter has gathered the following:
A crowd had been working on what Is
known as the "Knob" road, and which
leads into the Kings Mountain road at
Bethany. During the day, the road work.
ers got hold of some liquor and Messrs.
Meek Capps and John Carpenter grew
particularly boisterous. After work time,
a number of the hands, including Capps
and Carpenter, came down to McGilps
store. .Messrs. s. T.. and John Pursley,
who had been hauling wood, came up,
either shortly before or shortly atterward.
Capps began quarrel with Mr.. Sam
Pursley and Carpenter with Mr.. John
Pursley.
There was some effort, especially on the
part of Mr.. S. L. Pursley, to get matters
smoothed over without fight; but this
failing, before anybody could realize just
exactly how, Mr.. s. l.. Pursley and Mr..
Capps were mixed up on the one hand
and Mr.. John Pursley and Mr.. Carpenter
on the other.
8. l.. Pursley got the better of Capps in
short order, and Boyce FAIRIES interfered-
whether as peacemaker or in behalf OF
Capps, the reporter has not been inform
ed. At any rate, in the excitement, the
main issue became transferred to Pursley
and FAIRIES, and Capps, who had gotten
out of the matter, for the timebeing at
least. presently returned with heavy
piece of scantling and struck s. L. Purs-
lev two'blows over the head and Knocked
him insensible.
In the meantime, Mr.. Aaron Howell
took a hand in the melee, directing his
bostilities at Carpenter, and introducing
himself with pistol shot that whizzed
dangerously close to Carpenters head.
He was about to fire again, when Carpen-
ter suddenly lodged behind and seized
hold of Mr.. J. L. McGill. Mr.. McGill, OF
course, did not like the idea OF serving as
q shield. and it is said that the two did
some lively wallzing at the motions OF Mr..
Howelrs revolver. Fortunately there was
a return of reason before any more shots
were fired.
While the revolver waltz was going ON,
and with Mr.. S. L. Pursley lying on the
ground, apparently killed, Mr.. John
Pursley darted into McGill's store and
came out armed with singletree. With
this he attacked Mr.. Capps, who still had
the scantling that he had used on Mr.. 5.
L. Pursley, and beat him within an inch
of his life.
Mr.. s. L. Pursley's condition was so
critical Immediately after the fig mt, that
it was thought best not to try to take him
home until later. He was cared for at the
residence of Mr. McGill until next morn
ing, when he was taken to his home.
The last report from him on Tuesday was
to the effect that he was still insenslble
from conclusion Of the brain, and wheth-
er or not he could recover was about an
even chance.
Shortly after Capps got sober and be-
gan to fully realize what he had done, he
left the country, and his present where
abouts are unknown. There have been
no arrests,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-03-25
ROCK HILL HAPPENINGS.
Married 25 Years-The Building and LoaH5
Association-Personal- a Bicycle.
Correspondence of the Yorkvlle ENQUIRER.

Married 26 Years-The Building and Loan
Association-Personal- Bicycle.
Correspondence of the Yorkville Enquirer.
Rock HILL, March 2l.-Mr. and Mrs.
A. Friedheim have sent out cards of invi-
tation to the 25th anniversary of their
marriage their ''silver wedding'-on the
evening of March 25 next. Mr.. and Mrs.
Friedheim are both we'll known and no
one would suspect either Of them of having
been married for 25 years without looking
at the solve shoots around their table,"
We noticed on our streets this morning,
Colonel A. R. Banks from Yorkville, and
Mr.. w. w. Dixon, both old citizens of
Rock Hill, and both in close touch with
its people. Mr.. Zebulun V. Davidson,
one of our boys. paid US short trip for
business purposes one evening last week.
Mr.. J. E. Norment, one of The News
and Courier staff, is in Rock Hill for the
purpose of writing up our city. Mr.. Nor
ment has made a specially of this line of
work and eXcels in it. We are glad to
have him with us.
The stockholders of the Rock Hill Real
their annual meeting. The old officers
Mr.. David Hutchison, president; Colonel
w. J. Rawlinson, vice president; j. NJ.
Cherry, secretary and treasurer-were
re- elected, with the same board of direct
ors. A dividend was declared, payable
July lst.
Right Reverend Bishop Capers will
Al, &c Co IN Al
day, March 26. Rite of confirmation will
be administered that evening. The form
or visit of Bishop Capers is remembered
with pleasure.
Horse stealing used to be considered one
of the most heinous offenses because the
thief, in addition to taking the property
of another, seized the means of escape,
thus making capture more difficult. How
will it be in regard to bicycles? a few
nights ago a Negro boy, giving his name
now as Charley McMurray, or Wither-
spoon, and claiming to come from Lam
caster, stole bicycle belonging to Mas
ter Vernon Hall. Suspicion was excited
when he endeavored to dispose of it at
Catawba Junction, and the matter was
reported to Chief Of Police Culp. Later,
Mr. Hall reported the loss, and McMur-
ray was invited to come to Rock Hill.
MI Hall did not care for an attendance
on the court Of sessions, and, therefore,
placed the value Of the wheel at $50, thus
bringing the case within the jurisdiction
Judge Waters. In spite of the plea that
another boy had stolen the wheel and
made him present oft, he was convict
ed and sent up for so days. A search
showed that he was possessed of anumber
of baggage checks, stolen from the depot.
An additional sentence was imposed for
stealing these.
Mrs. G. w. Croft and son, of Aiken,
are visiting the family of Captain Iredell
Jones. Captain and Mrs. A. +. Hutchi-
son, aud Mrs. A. r. Witherspoon and
Mr.. Geo. w. Witherspoon have returned
from Florida.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-03-25

Last week Hoke Smith wrote to
Charles F. Crisp and challenged him to
a Joint debate on the silver question.
In reply Crisp asked Smith as to whether
or not he intended to be candidate for
the senate. Mr.. Crisp intimated that he
would be accommodating under any cir
cumstances; but he could not take up all
of his time with Mr.. Smith unless that
gentleman intended to become a candi-
date. 1t would not be fair to Mr.. Crisp's
opponents. Mr.. Smith answered to the
effect that he had not yet decided whether
he would be q candidate, but would
decide later; whereupon Mr.. Crisp agreed
to make as many appointments for joint
debates as Mr.. Smith saw fit, provided
such appointments should not interfere
with with the arrangements of other
avowed candidates. Mr.. Smith is pre-
pairing to take the worst wooling he has
ever received in his life; but he is not
going to put himself in the way to be
turned down by the people of Georgia.
Not much, as much as he has been
dazzled by the imagined greatness OF
Grover, he knows that in Georgia Mr..
Crisp is practically invincible.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-03-25

- Mr.. E. L. Roche, the South Carolina
commissioner for the Southern States
Cotton exposition to be held in Chicago,
has called convention to be held in
Spartanburg, on Wednesday evening,
April 18th, inst. The convention is to be
composed of representatives from cotton
factories and railroads, and the mayors
and intendants of cities and towns are
requested to appoint three delegates each
and to come as delegates themselves.
The object Of the convention is to consider
ways and means for raising the funds
necessary to secure first class represen-
tation of the resources of this State at the
proposed exposition.