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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-07
CONTINUES SEEKING INFORMATION
Particularly Curious to Know thu Salaries
of Railway Managers.

OF halfway Managers.
At Rochester General Passenger A gent
George H. Daniels, of the New York Cen
trail. and Edison J. Weeks, his chief assist
ant, boarded the train As soon as Lii
awoke these gentlemen were presented to
him and then he settled himself comfort
ably In his armchair in the observation
compartment of his car and with Boyd
and Daniels on either side and Interpreter
Marks ut his elbow INDUCED in his favor
lite pastime OF cross-questioning for nearly
three hours. He asked Daniels his age
and salary and inquired how much Presi-
dent Depew's salary was, and was aston
lshed to learn that his salary j. equal to
that of the president of the United States
The earl said that if he had some
money he would invest in American
railway stocks. He declared he was
too poor and could not raise $4,000
This statement from the man popu-
larly regarded as the richest person in
the world caused a smile. Ii Hung
Chang is not a teetotaler. He drinks
a single glass of claret with his dinner
ana at bed time takes a small quanti-
ty OF Chinese wine, famed for its mcdi-
clnal qualities. His secretaries declare
that he cannot understand English at
all He mas learned the words How
DO you do, and always greets his
visitors with this sentence.
cne OF the party said in explaining
the monetary condition of the Chinese
empire that in order to raise funds to
pay the indemnity of 5000 600 600 to
Japan Ii Hung Chang has hvpoth-
Gated the customs revenue at the norris
on the coast where import duties are
Collected ana that an increase of the
customs charges would probably fol-
low. This was the only wav to raise
the money, as it would not he politic
70 OBTAIN II by increasing the taxes.
oiiS a small portion OF the population
IS aware OF the fact that there was a
war with Japan and that the Chinese
FORCES were defeated. The Lowing of a
tax would be the means of spreading
the information. and dissatisfaction
with the government would arise. nos
| sibly rebellion
AT o'clock this morning tho star. for
Canada will be made S,r uon,io r.
Jolly de Lotbiniere will ua,oon,a ~
traVeiers on behalf of the Canadian
government. and Grnera, Ringer will
cease his official connection With ,-ios-
roy as the representative az President
cleveland. After viewing tba Can,-
oian rails Ii will hurry on to Toronto
ana start on his long journey via the
Sanaoiah racine to Vancouver. He will
EMBARK on the Steamship Eronress Of
china on Sept. -. reaching yoLabnr,a
| fourteen days later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-07
Carl Schurz Speaks ut Cb;ca-o

Chicago. Sept. Central Music Hall
was packed to the doors Saturd " night
to hear the address of Hon. Carl Schnrz
speaking under the auspices of the Amer.
lean Honest Money League Schurz Maid
particular attention to the New York
speech of Bryan, and his description what
would occur III Bryan is elected" pro.
voked repeated cheers. He declared thar
if Bryan believed certain things. which
he quoted from latter's New York address
then Bryan did not know what free coin.
age meant. The audience numbered about
Kan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-07

Following are League scores: At
Brookiyn-CinCinnati B. brooklyn 5: at
Boston-Cleveiand >. Boston 5; tsecond
Gane) Cleveland Z. Boston 5: at Phila-
delphia-Chicago 5, Philadelphia 10: at
New York. Baltimo.- ;.i:d Washington
Rain.
western League: At St. Paul-Co-
lumbus o. st. Paul Is: tsecnnd Eame)
columbus 6, st. Paul =: at Minneapo-
lis-lndianaDoiis 2. Minneapolis II: at
Kansas City-Detroit 6, Kansas City s.;
tsecond Gamc) Detroit g. Kansas City
lat Miiwaukee-Wet grounds. (Sun-
day. At Kansas City-Detroit /. Kan
sas City 5: (second game) Detroit 2,
Kansas City 4: at Minnea polis-Indi-
annapolis o. Minneapolis 10: at MiIwau-
kce - Grand Rapids .. Milwaukee Z;
fsec"nd Eame) Grand Rapids 9, Mil
waukce Is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-07
Gold Democratic Campaign Plans

indianapolis, sept. 7.-Ncy Holman, of
Maine. has been added to the executive
committee %; the gold Democratic party
Holman will have charge of the literary
bureau. l.. c. krauthoff. Of Missouri
will have charge of the speakers bureau.
II he can arrange his business at st. Louis
After the notification of both candidates
at Louisville y short tour will probably b,
made by the candidates through one or
two southern states
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-07

St Paul. Sept = The Northern
Pacific Is cutting expenses right and
left, and it il said that the cut will
average IS per cent. The main officials.
IT is claimed. have had all their salaries
cut down. and one of the queer points
Is THAT these who were promoted went
INTO their new positions with a cut of
salary, in some places as high as 81 600
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-07
Couldn't Bear To BE Out-TalkcJ

Sioux City, Ia. sept. 1.-Because Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Van Houten. of this ci,v
differed concerning the cut of pair of
trousers which the former vas maxine
for her 6-year-uld son and Van Hou,en
got the best of the argument the woman
swallowed laudanum with suicidal intent
Prompt medical action saved her life for
tine time, but her condition is still critical
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-07
NEW DANGER IN THE CHRISTOPHER
One Of Them ''Kicks" n Boy In the Eve
and blinds Him.

Topeka. Kas., Sept. Tommy Nc
Candiess. 10-year-old son of a Marion
county farmer, was playing in a field
when he was kicked in the eye by a
grasshopper, the sight being immedi-
ately destroyed from the force of the
blow. He was brought to Topeka to
receive medical attention. there being
imminent danger of the loss of the
eyeban. as well as the sight. The
grasshopper was of the large locust
variety. and is noted for the great force
OF its legs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-07

Newport, Il. L,Sept. Colonel F. ID.
Grant said Saturday: Il have heard
nothing of my brothers having Joined
the Fopulistic party. and do not be-
heve there can be any truth in the
rCmor"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-07

Bessie was not with him. I:obcdy has
been found that saw Frantz and Bes-
sic together on that Thursday night.
on the follw.nG night Frantz's stable
burned and his buggy with it's evil
dence-n it contained anyways de-
stroyed. The day after teh murder
Frantz paid one weeks board for Bes-
sic In advance, and when told she was
missing said she would return.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-07

Hobbs-t9uecr, isn't it. that it ncve.
rains when ore wants it 20.
-Dobbs-Garden i'll need Of rain.
Hobbs-No; it's myself My wife
gave ME new umbrella for birthday
present, and it hasn't raired since. -
Detroit Free Press
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-07
fhe Local Markets,

Cc-r-2nlsoc.
Oats; il2Oc
Hay-Timothy. $685.; wild. &5ass6
Potatoes, new 9Jc.
But,cr-Fair 70 choice, I3c; fresh creamery
&c.
Egga-Frcsh, &C.
Spring chickens- u 50 dozen,
Coal-snft. 1tc.
Cst,le-Bu'ohcrs pay FOR corn fed rtsers 3XtQ
&c: cows and heiferr. SAC Gsxc; calves, 81,
03iic.
hogs -22G3c.
Sheep-3o.
Spring Lamb-S9 5oc<4 head
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-07
THE NATIONAL GAME SITUATION.
Chicago Colts Get on the Tobosgan for a
Sensational Finish.

Chicago. Sept. The national base ball
season is coming to close with the posi-
tons of the clubs unchanged, except that
Captain Anson's Colts seem to be shy
ing at the pcnnant and inclined to make
a break for the rear. Following is the
standing of the clubs:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-07

washington Sept. THE treasu-y
mas received telegram from the sinh.
treasury at New York stating that "a.
$4,000 In coin has been received.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-19
p..cntion Ia Bishop Pcnick.

The reception given by the consre5"-
,ion of 81. Marks church 20 their he"
rector Bishop G.. g. Penick. last night
in the sunday-school-room. was great
success. ,
Tbe room was crowded with the con-
creation and friends of the church
from to 10 O'Clock. and many oil lne
CLERGY called 20 welcome the liishop To
Ricbmond. Durin4 the evening MISS
Zeile Minor. the orsanist OF the churcn'
rendered some beautiful selections on the
riano. and Mis- Mamie PcgIam re-
lited i'm a most impressive way the poem
"How Jane Conquest Rang the Bell
The room was very tastefuily decorated
with parti-coiorcd bunting, ANA pro
fusion OF chrysauthemums. while hgnt
refreshments were served boy beyy ol
pretty girls.
The Committee OF Arrangements-Mes-
danes George W. Epps Carter, Angle,
Harris. Beveridge. Nichol. and Rcbman-
deserve great credit for the excellent
MANAGEMENT displayed. and they We're
ably assistd by % reception committee.
who looked after the guests upon their
arrival.
The reception closed about 10 o'clock.
after a few appropriate remarks hy
Bishop Pcnick. and the singing of the
Doxology boy the choir.
The congregation Of St. Marks are
enthusiastic over their new rector. and
they soon expect 10 have one OF the
largest churches in this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-19
NOW NOVEMBER BRIDES.
MISS MiRY ANDERSOS AND MIR. r.
ID UILLfIMs.
Ii.s UvIah Curtis aud Mr.. Robert Charl-
ton. at 81. John's-Mr. benjamin
Lawson and Mrs. Freeman.

Miss Mary Mason Anderson and Mr.
Frank Deane Williams were married at
. o'clock last evening in st. Paul's
church.
The rector Rev. Hartley Carmichael.
ohiciated.
The bride is the second daughter OF
Colonel Archer Anderson. and a grand
daughter OF the late General Joseph X.
Anderson. She is quite popular In the
fashionable life Of the city; is member
of the two literary clubs. was until lately
secretary OF the Society OF King
Daughters i'm Virginia. and * among the
warmest friends of the Sheltering Arms
Hospital.
MIR. Williams represents an estimable
Virginia family and is equally popular
socially and IN the business world.
The bridal party consisted of Mossrs.
John Pickerell. j. T. Anderson. W. ;.
Skeiton. II. l.. Cabell. John Rutherford
l.. G. Mayo. j. Il. j. Anderson, and Arch
or Anderson. Jr., the ushers. Misses
Dunlop of Georgetown. Condit-Smth OF
Washington. d. g.: Cooper, Of Baltimore
Crafts. of Boston: Bruce, of HaliteX'
Hobson. Wexford and Cameron, OF Rich
mond. the bridesmaids Miss Kathleen
Anderson. sister Of The bride. was her
maid-of-honor. Mr.. Blair Boiling was
best man.
Invitations TO the church were general
those 10 the reception very limited.
st PauTs church was beautifully deco
rated for the occasion
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-19

History ola Hat-iiand which il Sent 10
the Confederate Museum Here.

, Another relic sent by Mr.. Hume, of
Washington. 90 Mrs. Edmund Clarence
Icndlcton. for the Mississippi Room, I'm
The Museum is the hat-band Of the late
Judson Kilpatric. "a Federal cavalry gem
cral the history Of which IS as follows:
During the cavalry ongagcment at
Stovcnshure. Culpcpcr county. Va,
charges and countor-charees were made
through the lawn Of Mr.. Humc's grand
mothers home. 40 the above mentioned
place. The ladies' of the house took TO
tine cellar n battery having been station
cd ON % hin just north OF the same by
the Federal forces. The Confcdcratcs
made several Intellectual attempts TO
dislodge the enemy. and were in turn
charged hy them. The battery mem
toned kept nap "a lively firing and Mr..
Hume friends iu the cellar had am OPP
UOrtunity OF Witnessing actual war, as
"a number of poor fellows were endorsed
ON both sides in the lawn. An aunt
of Mr.. Hume, Miss IT. G.. Richard. and
cousin. Miss Eliza Triplett. seeing
from am opening in the cellar friend and
foe falling from their horses. ran out as
soon as "a lull occurred. and 10y main
strength dragged into the cellar an who
were alive and stanchcd and dressed
their wounds Not long after this. Kill
patric passed this place with the Grant
movement and riding 20 the house with
IBIS staff inquired for the ladies' who
had riskod their lives I'm the cause of
humanity. Miss Richard came 10 the
door. and was saluted by the General.
who WAS on horseback. He came by.
he said. to thank the heroic ladies Of
tie house for the help they extended 10
both friend and foe I'm the late cavalry
fight. and 10 know If ne could do any
thing TO repay them. In reply. Miss
Richard said:
General. there is nothing you can
do' for We only did our duty. we thank
you"
on General She said. you may. If
you please. leave your hat-band."
The General very g1llantlv granted the
request and now the interesting relic
is 10 80 10 the Museum here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-19

Richmond: Victoria Dobson TO Caroline
NJ. Moorhcad's trustee. interest In real
estate devised 90 her by George W. Dob
son. on Walker. luNaL and MunfOrd
streets. near Brook avenue. rights as pIr-
chaser OF l.. \. J.. Smith. special com
missioner. or which She may acquire. and
particularly 2J feet on east side Walker
street, and q feet on east side MunfOrd
street near Brook avenue $3.50.
=. \. l.. Smith. special commissioner. TO
Victoria DobsCn. ~ feet on east side Nun
fora street near Brook avenue 81.
Henrico l.. w. Atkinson 10 Nathan En-
roughly. Jr.. certain personal property ON
Curtis Neck farm. sou.
Same TO Ellyson * Harvey, stock Of
goods. &c. an ErrOughtys store. on
Curtis Neck farm, $3.50.
\. j. Chewing 20 Virginia T.. wife Of
William T. Chaddick 80 feet on south
side Broad street $50.
Pollard * Crump. special commissioners.
10 \. n. MOncurc. - feet on north side
Floyd street 80 feet east OF Strawberry,
1852 go.
81. James Baptist churchs trustees to
George W. Davidson. l acre on New Mar
ket road, so.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-19
EcHoEs or rHE coNyryrroy.
The Meeting One Of the Grandest Held in
Many Years.

Immediately after the adjournment Of
the Baptist General Association on Tues
day afternoon the delegates began to
leave the city. quite a number waited
until yesterday before starting for their
homes
IL WAS the verdict Of all present that
the meeting was the srandest one held in
many years. The older members Of the
association said that they had never spent
a more profitable or enjoyable time at
any proceeding meeting. The gathering
exerted "a great power for good undoubt-
eddy. The proceedings throughout were
very harmonious.
Grace church building fund will receive
"a considerable addition as q result OF the
meeting The collection taken secured
neat sum. ana a number OF ministers
said that they would lay the matter be-
tore their respective churches, and eX-
pected 10 be able TO send Or. Hatcher
handsome contributions
\ movement Is on foot among some Of
the ministers 10 organize Il Southern Bap-
list Ministers Insurance Society. and do
away with the ministerial relief fund.
The movement did not meet with much
favor al the meeting just closed. but
It's projectors are energetic workers. and
were not discouraged. They held a meet
ing at Richmond College and the move
ment was given further impetus.
The courteses shown the delegates by
Professor Boatwright and his co-workers
az Richmond College were very much APP
preciated.
The invitation 10 visit the Woman's
College was accepted by many OF the
delegates, who will return 70 their homes
loud in their praise OF DR.. Nelson's in
stitution.
The ladies who visited Hartshorn COL
lege spoke very highly OF that institution
The Male Orphan Asylum received a
visit from many delegates. Mrs. Gill was
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-19
DTEP ETN UINT JLTB.
second Annual Fall Race Meeting at Chan
tiliy SATURDAY. November 2Sih.

The hounds OF the Deep Run Hunt club
net yesterday afternoon al $3.50 e. clock AT
the Fair Grounds. The day WAS beautiful
and the chose vas splendid. \ field OF
about twenty nounts kept up with the
hounds TO the uLish. Among tn. riders
were TWO ladies, Mrs. >. a. Handbook
and Miss B.ackcr. The hounds started
from the Fair GroJLds IN sOlth@cs,erly
direction towards the Cary-3trcct road,
turning afterwards and crossing the
bread Street rci d lear the Belt Line rail-
road. From there they went through
Acca Stock Farm, passed the clubhouse,
Young ond, coming finally around
through HlCCmingdale and finishing near
There we're several good hurdle and
ditch jumps on Acca Stock Farm, ana
also i'm ElDCminL Ga'e.
Tho hounds will meet again on next
saturday afternoon al 3 o'clock ~ the
WestbrOok gate.
The second annual fall race meeting
OF the Deep Run Hunt club viii be held
at "Chantilly" on Saturday November
18th. at 2.3O H. NJ. o'clock. This promises
TO bc one of the NEST interesting meet
ines held by that wcil-knOwn club, and
some attractive events are offered.
The following card has been arranged
for tho occasion.
First -steeple-chaso. For horses
owned and ridden by members OF the
Deep Run Hunt club. and that have been
course of about three miles. TO carry 10
pounds -Four 20 start. First prize. pate.
value SIS; second prize, plate, value SO
Entrance Zee. $50.
Second race-iarmcrs' fiat race. For
horses owned by farmers and tenants
over whose land the club rides. Not Ia
be ridden by members of any hunt club
or professional riders. About half-mie
Catch weights. No entrance Zee. Entries
close az post. First prize saddle. value
81. second. bride, value s., third, whip,
value s..
Third racc-cigdr and umbrella race. -
About half-mile. open TO all. Limited to
ten startrs. Prize, box OF cigars. In this
race the riders are required to have light
ed cigars i'm their mouths and e. hold
open Um bTellas over them. These feats
must be performd throughout the race.
At tho finish the cigars must be- lighted
and the unit rellas uninjuTcd. II Is eN-
pectcd that this viii be the most amusing
of an the events.
Fourth racc-sieeple-cha Open TO all
horses. Gentlemen riders. To carry 10
pounds. About three miles. Four TO start.
Prize plate. value 800. Entrance Fee s..
Entries for steep,e-chases, giving name.
axe, color. sex, and pedigree Of horse
name and colors OK owner. name or rider,
must be made on or before Friday. No
vember q. 1896. at ! L. NJ. TO =. 4. 5.
Brine. secretary sl4 cast Main street.
Richmond Va.
The following Is the Race Committee:
Captain PHILIP Hexall chairman; Mr..
Handbook. Mr. E. II Savage. Mr. II. c.
Beattie. and Mr.. j. d. Blair.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-19

and per,ained 10 matters OF interest 20
the members OF the association
At o'clock In the afternoon the men,
hcrs were rendered a complimentary trip
over tie lines of the Richmond Railway
ana Electric Company and the Traction
Company. Two new cars were employed
for the trip. and the sirect-car compa-
mics cid everything possible for the pleas
IRE and comfort of their guests.
DlNED At THE WEsrMoRELAND.
Tho association convened again az ,
o'clock at The We stm0rcland cub ana
after The transaction Of some little bust
ness. Colonel Copardin. Che Master OF
Ceremonies. announced that dinner was
in readiness.
The members then ~ once went from
business 10 refreshments. Perhaps the
most pleasing OF thc aftcr-dinner speech
O. was the one made by Colonel John y.
Cary who was present by special inNl-
tatlou and spoke OF the objects ana aims
Of tho Confederate Memorial and Literary
Society. Much enthusiasm was aroused
around the board iu the interest or tnat
noble organization and all OF the news
paper men were deeply impressed ana IL
was unanimously agreed 10 give the
cause their individual support and 10 put
the matter often before their readers.
Mossrs Cowarlin and Bryan were APP
pointed % committee 20 prepare two ar
ticics about the work OF the association
and send them 90 an OF the papers rep
resented for simultaneous publication.
Speeches were also made hy Mcssrs.
Howell. Gicnnun. HemphiN Bryan and
Cowardiu.
The members win to-day take trip
% Newport New and old Point through
tho courtesy OF the Chesapeake and ohio
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-19

bicycle parade. to he held Saturday. In
charge, are still working TO make the
event the browning success OF the season
II is not too late to Join the league ana
10 have "A place in line. The dues are
- cents a year. and the riders are bound
together for mutual protection.
In addition to the prizes already or
fered Messrs. \. Saks n co. have or
fcrod n prize for the best float.
The ladies have been given the place
OF honor at the head of the parade, where
they will le free from dust.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-19

NORFOLK. VA. Nov lS.Special.-
Tho Police Board this afternoon fined
Officer J. +. Osborne 800 FOR insubordina-
ton I'm abusing Sergeant Reane. and or
dered him TO apologize TO the Sergeant III
the precinct OF the force
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-19
uINsrRELS TO-NIGHr.
II, Tom Ward and Company WIZ ''"'"
Forth AT CorCoran HAN

Forth ~ Corc"ra" nan.
nv. ..tIi Tom Ward Minstrels.' Who
OWING TO bad business during 'n' S'"sO''
struck an unfortunate snas when '"es
reached this city and were unable 10
80 viii give benefit performance az
Corcoran Hall to-night. They hope 10
realize enough money with Wnich 10
settle up their hotel and other piliS anu
cot away from the city. Iheie are
Undoubtedly. some good performer il
mis- company. and fair sho" may "V
expccted tonight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-19
virginia Ncediework Guild.

Tho annual meeting Of the Virginia
Needle Work Guild Will Doe held this af-
tcrnoon I'm the parlors of the Woman's
Christian Association. AT IN east Frank
lin street. 40 l.30 o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-19
Elk's Memorial Services.

The Richmond Lodge of Elks held their
regular meeting last night. with large
attendance. several visiting brothers hs-
ing present. Arrangements We're made
for the annual memorial services. which
will be held at the Academy OF Music
on December 9Th. when a most interest,"
ing programme will be carried out
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-19
Alright Nan in the Right Place

\ writer in the Washington Gazette
describing the dcnlZens OF NcWspIper
Row, says: But there is one man whose
name should not bee LEFT out. not only
because he is "a good newspaper man.
but also because he il one OF the best
fellows living i refer TO T. v DeGraw
the local manager OF the United Press
Mr. DeGraw has done wonders 10 de-
velop and improve that service and Is a
keen newspaper man, as there Is TO be
found in the country. Apart from that
he Is one OF the most charming men [
have ever had the good fortune TO meet.
He Is always genial and good tempered
and always willing 10 80 olt OF his way
10 obliee a fellow newspaper man. The
men whom he employs will swear b. him
and when employees are devoted % their
employer there can be no greater tribute
TO that mans character.
Owing IN fhe delightful weather last