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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-16
CAUSED IsY THE FATAL OIL CAN
And the Equally Fatal Use Thereof 70 T.;
Pcditc the Kitchen Fire.

shuu I-9uoAhN Sf AhfFcuh 10
pcditc the Kitchen Fire.
MCDONALD, Pa. May ia fire entail
ing the loss Of two lives and the probable
fatal burning of Ave children has occurred
Mt Mcdonald. A large two-story dwelling
located on the Patterson 4 Santess lease
wns totally destroyed, and Mrs James
Cadamirc and hcrinfant child wcre burned
to death. Five other small children who
were In the house at the tine ran to aid
their mother, aud We're oil 50 badly burned
that but little hope Is entertained for their
recovery. Tho cause of the sni tragedy
was tho fatal oil can. the contrp.s Of which
the iSother was using t. hasten the fire in
the kitchcp stove.
She was just in the act N pouring the
oil in the stove when terrific explosion
followed and IN n flash the cntirc room
was like roaring furnace. Before the
people living in the nearest houses could
rush to the aid Of the unfortunate family
all that remained in the building was the
charrcd corpse II the mother and that of
her baby in her arms. The CHILDREN were
dragged fraIu the room with their CLOTH
ing ablaze and wcro in the most pitiablc
condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-16
SPAIN AROUSED AGAIN
Fresh News of the Attitude of
the Powers.
ENGLAND AND FRANCE IN IT.
Statement to the Nations on
Treaty Relations.
Claim That Only Uncle. Sam
Has Disregarded Duty.
METH0DISTS CHEER M'KINLEY
Presidential Candidate Before
the Conference.
Continuation of the Ballot for
Bishops.
Presidential Candidate Before
the Conference.
Continuation of the Ballot for
Bishops.

ST. PETERsBURG, May 15.-The
Viedomosti says that Spain can
count on England and France in the
event of war with the United States,
since by intervening with Cuba the
United States'would enter their col
onial spheres. The Viedcmosti says
this is good time for Spain to fight
the United States. She must spend
millions to conquer the insurgents,
and it would be better to fight the
United States than the insurgents.
Spain to the Powers.
MADRID. May 16.-It is stated the
Spanish government in q circular
note to the powers regarding the at
titude of the United States toward
Cuba has taken the position that while
Spain has scrupulously observed all
treaties the United States has in.
fringed all agreements in its rela.
tions TO Cuba.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-16
Mckinley and the A. r. A. han.

WASHINGTON, May l6.-The SUI
preme council of the A. 2. A. today
reviewed the reports Of the advisory
board upon the action OF the execu-
tive committee in backlisting Nc
Kinley As q presidential candidate.
1t asserts in substance that the COM
mittee was warranted in view Of the
evidence presented to it in placing
the ban on McKinley; but that further
examination of this testimony con-
vinced the members that the state
ments were incorrect. Therefore
Mckinley should be placed on the
same footing with other presiden.
tial candidates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-16

Presidential Candidate rendered 81
Ovation.

ffesiuenti1i Chnoidat0 rendered an
CLEVELAND. May 16.-Whcn the
NJ. f. general conference was called
to order this morning the third bal
lot for bishop taken Just before
the adjournment yesterday was an
nounced. The following are the
leading candidates: C. C. McCabe,
252; Earl Cranston, 1911; j. w. T..
Bowen, 165; II. A. Buttz. 1888; j. w.
Hamilton, 13S. Necessary to a
choice $40. The fourth ballot re-
suited: Leaders, McCabe, 243;
Buttz. 233; Cranston. PA; Hamilton,
141; Bowen, 100.
While the vote on the next ballot
was being counted the regular order
was taken up. Rev. w. j. Martin.
dale. of Kansas, presented a memo
rial requesting congress to prohibit
the licensing and sale of liquor in the
states which prohibit it in effect, and
it was adopted. At this point the
proceedings were interrupted by
great applause near the door and a
short man was seen ascending the
stage. AS he turned to the audience
he was recognized as Maj. William
Mckinley. Deafening applause fol.
lowed. Bishop Joyce presented him.
The air was white with handerchiefs
Three times the applause died and
three times it was renewed. A re-
cess of Is minutes was taken and
most Of the delegates were presented
to Mckinley.
When the session was resumed the
result of the last ballot was an
nounced. The leading candidate.
are: Buttz, 266; Cranston, 245; Ne
Cabe, 236; Hamilton, 1877; Bowen, 75
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-16
FATHER AND TWO SONS SHOT.
Triple Tragedy Attempted In Ohio Over
Love Affair.

Triple Tragedy Attempted in Ohio Over
Love Affair.
FREMONT. Ohio, May 16.-At mid
night the family of Jacob Hess, liv-
ing on a farm some miles from here,
was aroused by an explosion which
shattered the house. Hess and his
two sons hurried out to ascertain
the cause. They had hardly stepped
from the door when a shot was fired
and the old man fell dead. Another
one pierced the breast of one OF the
sons. inilicting probably a mortal
wound. A third seriously wounded
the second SON.
Suspicion points to a young farmer
named Louis Billau, who has been
desperately in love With Hess
daughter. as the perpetrator Of the
deed. His suit Was strenuously op-
posed by the girls father and broth
ers. The sheriff and posse are
searching for Billau.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-16
InCuTab|e

During the next W inter and spring he
became rapidly worse. We took Jimmie
to specialist, who said it was hip disease.
At this time the afiliction became so
severe that we could not move him with
out causing screams of agony. He be-
came reduced in weight to 30 pounds, and
was but a shadow of his former self. We
had about given up hope when We read of
q cure by Hoods Sarsaparilla of a similar
case. We resolved to try this medicine.
Jimmie was decidedly improved after
taking the first bottle. He was even
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-16

FoET WORTH, Tex, May l5.-A special
10 the Gazette from Sherman, Tex, says:
a most disastrous cyclone struck sherman
st s:D o'cLo,lt yesterday afternoon, wiping
put the entire western end of the town
Tho hss IL lie is appalling. The dead are
ns,timnt.si at bosvccn thirty and forty.
This Is n scry conservative estimate. Many
mor arr fatally or seriously injured. At
D o'clock last evening twelve bodies were
lying cold In death In the county court
house, and M rr.ny more were scattered
about acroes the dcsolatsl west end Of the
nlty. No accurate estimate can ~ yet bc
ISsSi on the loss uf life nnd property.
The WORK of rescue and search f,~ the
missing goes on. The business part e the
town Il deserted and In the gr,atcst cx-
ctfrmcn.. The Western Union Office L.
ovvriigv,d with snSlc,s ore, sending
nss-ats-s md inquirinr the fate Of other
tuv.s.
Cps Faith loo Yards Wide.
Every available wa.yn, buggy and horse
j. In ssc by -,rrhcr>a rsd w,SfcA o1 thu
fhtd ~ death. As time grows later reports
a grra,cr los- Of life and property arrive.
Many stories of miraculous cscsy.-, ary
toId The sherman court house being I'm.
sufficient to h"ld rhc dead md woundct'
tho vnan. Moorc building on The south
sluarc v-s utilized. fifteen cuIored people
dead or dyiua, h,Sng placed thcr'. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-16
Cured

by Hoods Sarsaparilla and that Mr.. Rum
dell IL thoroughly reliable. He has a good
sale of Hoods Sarsaparilla and Hoods
Pills, both of which are giving perfect
satisfaction. He says Hoods Pills seem
to be the coming family cathartic.
n. B. If you decide. to take Hoods Sar-
saparilla do not be induced to buy any
other, Insist upon Hoods, because
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-16
FVRrurR DETAILS or THE HAVOC.
siSss Had snd 100 Wounded Now the Pig.
urc-frOpcrty p.magC.

FogJ WORTH, Tex. May i6.-Latcr do
tails of the horror at sherman arr as fol-
lows: Shc number of missing is largo
and includes great many children, AMI
II is quite probable that the u,os, of them
ar dupd. II Is very opnsrrvativc TO csti-
Vntr tha. the list of fatalities will reach
sixty, while the injured will reach lp. At
loost fifty houses arr totally wocku,.
Most of thrm ay snail cs,as,s. cxcrp, in
Fairvicv aud Washington avenues. who're
the handsonsr residences pf l.. >. Ely, Cop.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-16
STREWN WITH SLAIN,
Path of a Cyclone in the Lone
Star State.
TEXAS VISITED BY A HAVOC.
Death in the Fury of the
Storm.
One End of Sherman Laid
in Waste.
RUINS AND MANGLED VICTIMS.
Fatalities Reach 40 at Last
Accounts.
While Wounded Will Num-
Der as Many.
One End of Sherman Laid
in Waste.
RUINS AND MANGLED VICTIMS.
Fatalities Reach I2o at Last
Accounts.
While Wounded Will Num-
Der as Many.

SHERMAN. Tex, May 16.-It is
now estimated that 12O deaths will
result from yesterdays cyclone,
which also cut of telegraph COM
munication, making it possible to
obtain but meager details Of The hor-
rible affair. The injured list will
number about one hundred.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-16

Drive OUT the impurities from
your blood with Hoods Sarsaparilla
and thus avoid that tired, larpuid
feeling and zen serious illness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-16

Is the One True Blood Purifier. All druggists. 81
Prepared by c. l. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.
~.,, easy to take. easy
Hoods Pills to operate. Is cents.
The morning times., 1896-06-24
Real Estate Transfers.

William II. Crosby to Franklin Tenuey.
an undIvided oDe-quarter interest or part
Harry b. Fitch ct ux, to William s
Fitcn ct al. heirs or Henry S. Fitcn, an
undivided one-half interest in north one
half of lot 8, block 8. in Clark ct al,
Harriet Frazier ct vlr. Basil to Robert
F. Smith. part Of lot 4. section 8, Barry
Farm, SIS.
Elizabeth A. Faunce to George W. Hall,
part of lot 3, square 413, in Sisters ii
the Visitation SUBJ. So 900.
Thomas A. Franklin ct uX ct al, heirs
of Nina b. Doran to Virginia ID. FRANKLIN.
lot q. square 525, in Carusi ct al. sub, 81 o.
AN. Green ct uX TO Thomas II. Osborn
lots 4 and 10. block 8, Buena Vista. made
to correct deed recorded June Is, 1886.
t,ertic X. Geneste. administrator to Leon
ard Geneste. lot II. square sos. sub lots
A and b, square 1869, and sub lot 27.
square 1861, quit claim. SIS.
ecutor, to Elizabeth ~. Fauncc. lot 3, IN
Sisters of the Visitation sub, square
Alb, 81 sac 40
William W. Leitcrt ct ux to Amina N.
Bradea, lot 36, in Huntings' sub, square
S9S, $500.
susan c, Mary r.. and Julia N. Moran.
trustees, and in own right ct al. heirs Of
William E Moran, to Ra chel A Smoot part
original lot ., square $40, $125.
John s. Rich ct uX. to George W. Tai
bert, lot21. block II in Leighton ct al sub,
Brooklaud, subject to trust S2.1OO, $40.
John s. Rich ct uN. to James Birkett
lot 90, in Milan's sub. square 633, sub
ject to trust $4,000. $40.
George W. Taibert ct. uN. to John s.
Rich, lot SO, in EealIs sub, block 2, Trini-
dad, subject to trust $3.50, SO.
Oscar w White and Leonard C.. Bailey,
trustees, to John r. Hamilton. part LOT
"A, )" in Lenman's sub. square 1919, 81 ,24O.
Joseph S. Virgins ct ux. to Frank 4. Muir
ray, lot III. in DieudOnne,s sub, square
1O5I, subject to trust 81 800, also part lot
4, square S71, subject to trust $1,000,
The morning times., 1896-06-24
BEER TROUBLE DISCUSSED
Federation of Labor Considers the
Propositions Pending.
RepDrted withdra wal of Gn IN ibrinus
Assembly Empiiaticaliy Denied.
REPORTS From Committees.

The discussion of the beer troubles
occupied nearly the whole time of the
| meeting OF the Federation of Labor, held
last evening in PiaStcrers Hall. There
was IL full representation of delegates
from thirt y-seven organizations present
and President McHugh was In the chair
The executive committee reported that
there had been several conferences with
the brewery pruprictors, but that nothing
definite had been decided upon. The
brewers, II is stated, have agreed 10
recoghize Gamhrinus Assembly, but will
not consent To insist upon their employees
being memlcrs. In addition TO this they
are wiling 10 give employment TO All
members of Ganbrinus Assembly not at
work as soon as vacancies occur. and
as far as District Assembly, No. Go. and
the Federation of Labor are concerned,
the brewers have no objection to contract
with ali locals of which they are composed.
provided such contracts do not conflict
with contracts already made.
The contracts referred to are those made
with labor TgInizat ions not connected with
District Assembly, No. Sc. or the Fedora
ton of Labor: bat ii is understood tIat in
this particular there Is no objection TO the
terms submitted by the brc very managers.
AT a meeting OF Gambrinus Assembly.
held ON Monday night, the terms were
submitted. They We're not, however
wholly acceptable. the assembly contend
ing that the unemployed members should
at once he recognized and given work.
AZ the meeting last night the delegates
from Gamhrinus plainly stated their posi-
'ion, and while the matter was thoroughly
discussed. no definite course of action was
decided upon.
The rumor that Gambrinus Assembly
intended TO withdraw from the District
Assembly was denied by representative
from that organization. and credentials
of delegates for the ensuing term were
offered nd accepted.
The committee on Labor Day excursion
reported that arrangements were being
perfected as rapidly as practicable and
there was no doubt whatever that IL would
be great finan cial and social success. :
Mr.. c. s. Maiden. manager of the Work
iDgman's Library Association and Labor
Bureau. made fun report of the good
accomplished by that body. and n liberal
appropriation was made for the extension
of it's work.
The work on the Metrorolitan car sheds
the improvements on Eetzerutt Hall and
the building to he erected by the Portner
Brewing Company was referred to the
contract committee for further investiaa-
ton.
The morning times., 1896-06-24
Hecht & Company.
SIS Seventh St.
NOTRE DAME EXERCISES.
Pleasant Exercises Marked the Close
of the Year.

Plea SAINT Exercises Marked the Close
of the Year.
The closing exercises of st. Aloysius'
School for Boys at Notre Dame Hail last
night was a gala event for the lads. The
platform was artistically decorated with
national bunting. combined with the Papal
colors, and seated below it, with expeciant
little faces and dancing eyes, were the
small students soiicitousiy eager to learn
their teachers estimate of their conduct
and proficiency during the year.
As each name was called and its owner
tripped up the steps to receive his prize
every other boy in the room expressed his
congratulations with a magDaumous audi
bility that was seconded by the large
audience. composed of admiring relatives
and friends.
The program opened with the Junior
Students chorus, written for the school,
and was interspersed with sketches, reci-
tations and songs. At the conclusion of
the chorus of Star SpangIed Banner an ad-
dress was made by Rev. c. Gillespie. pastor
of st. Aloysius' who, later on. distributed
the awards, assisted by the teachers, Miss
Norah Brosnan, Miss Kate Walsh, Miss
Frances Rogers. and Miss Katie Mulquin.
The names of the prize winners were
called by Rev. Father Dolan, who has
charge of the school. A special medal for
elocution was awarded to Aloysius s.
William ID. Lawlcr. The very special
premium for the smallest good little
boy in the whole school was carried off
by Master Frederick Morgan.
The music was furnished by Donch's
band.
The morning times., 1896-06-24
CHARGES AGAINST LEONARD
Justices Have Not Decided as to an
Investigation


Investigation.
The justices OF the supreme court of the
District held IA special meeting yesterday
afternoon at which the question of inves-
tigating the charges of misconduct
made by Raymond Cook against Warden
Leonard of the Jail, was made one of the
topics of discussion.
The exact outcome of the meeting is
not known. Contrary to the prevailing
rumor of n few days ago that no inyesti.
CATION would follow the charges, it is
now thought probable that the whole
matter will he s!fted to the bottom and
that Capt. Leonard will be given ample
opportunity to vindicate himself of any
accusations made against him.
The warden was at the city hall before
the meeting and stated that he had learned
nothing as to what action the Judges
might take. After a brief consultation
with Judge Hagner, at the conclusion of
the meeting, he left the couEhouse
Later in the afternoon Judge Hagner
was approached by Times reporter:
I'VE still have the matter under con.
sideration,' said the justice, who is
officiating as president of the board in
the absence of Chief Justice Bingham.
"At present We can give out nothing. In
fact, the subject of the Investigate has
not been decided upon. We will continue
days will make known Warden Leonard's
answer. 1 can say nothing further for the
present."
The morning times., 1896-06-24
TRIED TO KILL HIS WIFE.
This Is t he Charge Preferred Against
1hOrMn Favre.

Tie arrest of Thorlan Favre, colorcd,
Monday night, was effected by Pohcc
officer Z. u. Herbert, after a lively chase
through alleys, over back fences, and
around several corners. Favre's wife,
Sarah. was taken to the Emergency Hos
pital shortly before he was apprchended.
her face being frightfully lacerated in 4
dozen places. At the hospital the woman
said her husband threw Il pitcher at his
partner. man named Madeira, but it
struck her instead.
Information has been received by the
police that Fayre has brutality assaulted
his wife before, and on Monday uicht
instead OF attempting to assault his part
ner. Madeira, he threw the pitcher directly
at his wife with intent to kill He is al
legged TO have done the same thing before.
Inquiry at the hospital elicits the fact
that the woman's injuries are not so serious
as at first expected. Her face is badly
cut and bruised but she will ultimately
recover. The accused husband, however,
will be brought UP for trial as soon rs the
woman is able TO appear in court.
The morning times., 1896-06-24
COMING POSTAL CONVENTION.
Suggestions Already Being Received
From Participating Countries


The first move of foreign countries who
will participate in the International Uni
versal Postal Union, to be held at wash
incton. May. 1897. was made apparent at
the Postofficc Department yesterday upon
receipt of n proposition on the part OF
Austro-IIungary to reduce and simplify
the transit rates on mail matter between
countries.
other propositions are ionked for, eS-
pecially from France and Germany. The
one just received may be adopted at the
Congress to be held, as it appears TO Ee
the desire on the part of countries to &c
crease the rate OF transit, some even want
ing to abolish it altogether. but such
action as this would meet with emphatic
opposition from Belgium and the Neither
lands, two small countries who receive
q large amount for transporting mail mat
ter through their domains, as most con-
tinental matter is sent through their terri
tories.
At these postal congresses dissent TO
a proposition kills it. and the two countries
named would not permit the abolition OF
the rate of transit. but under pressure
might yield to a reduction
The morning times., 1896-06-24
WORSE THAN BULLETS.
Smallpox and yellow Fever Are Epi
deuic In Cuba


Reports to the surgeon general Of the
Marine Hospital Service from the United
states sanitary inspectors in Cuba show
terrible increases CT deaths from contagious
diseases n the isla nd.
Or. Caminero, the Official at Santiago,
writes that smallpox is raging epidemically,
and the cases which can be counted by the
hundre ds. are increasing daily. There are
10 precautions totkeep the sick isolated,
and wakes over the corpses are of daily
occurrence Yellow fever has decreased
sCmc what. alrii there are only two deaths
reported this week.
Nalarial affections Of the most deadly
chara cter are very common, especially the
renIittent and pernicicus form; enteritis
amcng the children and dysentery among
the adults also providing a large contin-
gent to the general mortality. The Amer
can ccnsul ut Sagua la Grande reports that
yellow fever is on the increase among the
troops at that point. and from Cienfuegos
the consul reports forty-nine deaths from
smallpox and increasing yellow fever for
the past week.
The morning times., 1896-06-24
FRANK SACKEY WAS NOISY.
When He Was Arrested He struck
AN OFFICER

Frank Sackey is not one OF South Wash
ing;oD's mast peaCeable citizens. There
are moments in Franks life when lie Is
quiet, but they only Come at intervals
and usually occur when he sleeps. Last
night, however, he was very much wake
and he wanted every one ON the square
TO know it, In order to accomplish his
purpose, Frank stood Oh the corner and
yelled Justify.
When Policemen Hatton and Robertson
came along they told Frank to shut up
and go in the house, or he would be
arrested. Sackey's 1eply was an iDvi-
tation for the officers to seek u warmer
Cline. Washington, however, has teen
quite hot enough lately for any blue coat.
and SO the policemen arrested him on
charge OF disorderly conduct.
When he reached the station Sackey
had one OF his most Noisy moments He
turned loose volley of profaD nifty that
fairly shook the building and would make
a sailor green with envy. Sudde My
whirling around he struck Officer Hatton
vicious blow on the ar and bolted
through the open door for the street.
He was tripped up and recaptured, low
ever, before lie had taken many steps,
and an additional charge OF assault was
placed aguinst his name on the blotter.
The morning times., 1896-06-24
A Well.Known speclalist.

Dr. " B. Reuch is gaining an enviable
reputation in this city as a specialist.
Ills handsome offices at623 f street north
west are weIl-filled daily with patients
who seek his aid and medical skill for the
relief OF nervous diseases, diseases OF the
blood, and catarrh.
Dr. Reuch belongs to the modern school
of physicians, which. like the modern school
OF dentists, has reyolutioDized the world
OF medical science. He makes a speciality
OF obstinate and chronic cases In men.
The morning times., 1896-06-24
Marine Bnnd Concert.

The following program will be rendered
DIT the concert by Marine. Band at the
Capitol this evening: March. Belle of
Washington" CallaH; overture, "R,enz"
Wagner; characteristic, The Tyrolean
and His Love" Zikoff; march, Liberty
Bell Sousa: grand selection, Carmen
Bizet descriptive. "a Hunting Scene"
Bucaiossi: march. The American Eagle, 5"
Fanciulli; patriotic hymn, Hail COiun-
bia," Fyles. F. Fanciulli, director.
The morning times., 1896-06-24
BUILDING TRADES COUNCIL
Interesting Meeting Held ut the
WOr ing = Lihrarx

WOrkingmen's Library
An Interesting meeting of tie Building
Trades Council was held last evening mt
the Workingnan's Library and Bureau Of
Labor rUorns. No. 314 Eighth street north
west. The seven organiza tions com
prisinG the council were represented by
fun set of delegates and President William
Silver was in the chair
A representative of the city fire tlepar rt-
ment was given an audience in tie inter
est OF the excursion to he given for the
benefit of the families Of the firemen who
lost their lives in the Louisiana avenue
IRE. The council appropriated S5 for
the purchase Of tickets. it Icing UNDER
stood thai tho tickets will be also donated
20 the relief fund.
Tic Brotherhood of Painters reported
that an open meeting will be held tonight
a Rcd Mems Hall. Ninth and u streets
northwest. The employing. or master
painters. have been invited. and 1T is
hoped that Some agreement win lie entered
INTO by which the tcurneymeD's rights will
be fully recognized by tie bt sses.
Notice Of the semi annual election of
officers. to lie held at tie first meeting
In July. was given by the president.