davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-29

Ter would be compelled to leave the city
soon, and for that reason sought an early
interview.
II ex-Secretary John W. Foster and
Colonel Fred Grant, who We're at the
hotel when Ii Hung Chang arrived, be
not included, the Russian a: tache was the
nrst caller upon Ii Hung Chang. Later
. party Of Chinese merchants called ana
were received. Last night Hon. George
r. Edmunds, who was once minister to
China, called to pay his respects. Ii
Hung Chang dined last evening on food
prepared by his own cooks and retired at
his usual early hour, $3.50 o'clock. Presi-
dent Cleveland will receive Ii Hung
Chang today at the residence of Hon.
William c. Whitney, and in the evening
the viceory will attend a banquet at the
Waldorf given in his honor by cx-niiEis-
tiers to China.
A special guard of policemen has been
thrown around the Waldorf, and as long
as Ii Hung Chang is in the building this
guard will be maintained. Chinatown
was gaily decorated last night, and an
enormous crowd-many ladies with es-
corts taking this occasion to explore that
section for the first time-overran the mar
row streets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-29
Waiting Mckiaiey.

CANTON. Ohio. Aug. 80, five
delegations scheduled to visit Nc
Kinley today. the Commercial Mem $
Mckinley club, 0: Chicago, came first.
When Mckinley appeared a crowd
completely filed the lawn and ex-
tended into abutting streets.
When Mckinley arose to reply to
the address OF greeting loud was the
applause. He began by giving them
a most hearty welcome. and added:
mo body Of American citizens %
equal number could properly have
deeper interests in the success of re.
publican principles than you, and
none, I'm sure, can do 50 much to
secure their certain triumph as YOU ="
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-29
3T. PAUL READY FOR THE G. A. r.
The City Gay with Flags and bunting for
Next Weeks Meet.

st. Paul, Aug. 29.-St. Paul is ready for
the veterans, although they will not be
here in full force till the first of the week.
Bunting and flags are in evidence every
where, in the residence portions as well as
in the business center, and already good
many visitors are here in anticipation of
the encampment. The railroads have CON-
pleted all plans for handling the crowds
and the street railway people, whose lines
are considerably crippled, say they will do
as we'll as they can with the crowd
The living flag with its 1000 children
had an open air rehearsal yesterday, which
was "a success. The evergreen arch unde..
which the veterans will march, erected Ey
the colored people of the city, was formally
dedicated yesterday afternoon. The deco
rations along the line of march for the big
parades are mostly in place and the grand
stands with their seating capacity of 10 OOy,
are completed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-29

Not-rs OF Coal Valley nshi D
have organized a silver club, whose
officers are:
Presidcnt-Thomas Hyland.
Secretary-G. Il. Knapp.
Treasurer-John Ellis.
Executive commiitee-T. X. Lees,
Thomas Counely and Il. X Brown.
The club starts out with a good
membership Another meeting is TO
oe held next Tuesday evening. when
arrangements will be made for a flag
raising.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-29
West Virginia Gold Men.

WHEELING W. Va. Aug. 29.-The
gold standard democratic convention
to choose delegates to the Indian
apolis convention, met this afternoon.
Committees were appointed and then
a recess taken.
On reconvening the platform was
adopted for the single gold standard.
and the maintenance of law and
order and non-interference with the
supreme court. after q sharp fight
by portion Of the convention in
favor of standing on the bi-metallism
plank OF 80
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-29
IL PUTS A PERTINENT QUERY.
finds That We Havo Some Reporters ir
This Country.

LeDOHtPrS
This Country.
The Ambassador was not without
humor. as was evinced by the expression
upon his face when he saw the horde of
reporters. H. said: I'VE have no re.
porters in China, but see they have some
here" The distinguished traveller chat
ted for while with Gen. McCook. who had
met him in Moscow at the coronation of
the ear. His conversation turned 10 the
matters that he seems to be more inter-
estcd in than any other, and while he
smoked acigarettc in a!neerschaum holder
with an amb mouth-piece he asked one
those per inV- questions for which he
has become famous.
Where did you all become gencralsr'
This rather rha>el McCook. who has
not risen to anything above colonel, but
who is generally called general He
also asked several questions about
the military forces. When the
dock was reached the an bassador en-
loved what to him was evidently
the most pleasant incident of the rece,,-
ton The gang plank had hardly been
put in position when Colonel Fred Grant
stepped up and the ambassadors face
heamcd with SIN les Us lie grasped the
coloncls hand and shook it warmly. He
convcrsci with him few minutes and
then entered his carriage for conveyance
to the Waldorf hotel
Hardly had Ii Hung Chang been settled
in his spacious quarters in the Waldorf
when an attache of the Russian legation
called to arrange a conference between:the
viccroy and the Russian minister lie was
successful, and though the time set was
no; made known it is believed that the
conference will be held today. Owing to
past and other more recent events in the
east the promptnese OF the Russians
caused much speculation about the hotel,
h"t it was stated that the Russian minis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-29
Drif.cd Tor Fifty Days.

Buffalo Aug. 29.-lt is certain that the
body picked up four miles outside the
harbor is that Of Captain George Mckay.
az the foundcrcd barge Little WiSsahick
ON. 1t has been just fifty days drifting
down from Point Pelee where the barge
was lost r. y. Mckay. son of Captain
Mckay, is here TO take cha rge of the body
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-29
Hot Weather kuiSs,

In warm weather bowel com plants
frequently result from over eating or
over drinking. Foley's Collie Cure
affo'ds pei feet protection from all
bowcl arrangements and is guaran-
tced. Sold BY NJ. F. Bahusen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-29
Il Hung At Whi;neH,a

NEW YORK, Aug. 29.-Li and Sec
retary Olaev proceeded together to
whitney's residence, escorted by
troop OF cavalry. The reception by
the president was very simple, last
ing but - minutes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-29

sioux Cit-, Ia, Aug. 29.-Thc Sioux
National bank. one OF the oldest in the
city, did not open yesterday morning.
The following notice was posted on the
doors: Large Withdrawals ana slow col.
lcctions compel this bank to suspend.
Dcpositors Will he p,id ii full" The re.
sources and liabilities are given as sy53.
33s. The banks capital stock was s3Oo, 900
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-29
such n Thing as Being Too Gallant.

Guthrie, Okla. Aug. 29-Jcssie FIrti-
lay. the woman outlaw. has been released
from the Uaited States Jail in $50 90 bail.
She has killed lOu- men anu been the
leader an - doz,G ho.G-ups
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-29
Failure nt Waterloo. La.

Waterloo, Ia, Aug. 2J.-Thc dry good.
firm of Miller n Daugherty, operating
stores at Waterlo and Washington. Ia.
made voluntary assignment yesterday
Liabilities. $4,000: nominal assets. So. 900
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-29

You ought to know that when suf-
fering from any kidney trouble that
a safe, sure remedy is Foley's kidney
Cure. Guaranteed or money re-
funded. Sold by Nj +. Bahnsen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-29
STILL IN THE EMPIRE STATE.
Brysn At Horneiisviiis Faie Geounds-Ms.
Ktniey's Reception Day.

BUFFALO. Aug. 29.--Candidate
Bryan boarded the train here at 8 for
Hornell-ville, but made no speech b
on the way.
HognELLsvrLLE. Aug. 29-Bryan
arrived at noon. This afternoon he
is to sTe,k at the fair grounds to
large crowd already assembled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-29
Starving Crowds sack the Shops.

Starving Crowds sack the Shops.
Canea. Island of Crete, Aug 29-The
widest excitement prevails at Ratimo
where famished crowds are sacking the
provision shops.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-29
On ,h. n.,, u,,, p,.noud.

Chicago. Aug. D-following are tho
scores made at base ball by League clubs:
At Atbaimorc-Cincinnati6 G, Baltimore sat
Boston-thicago &, Boston 0; ut Brooklyn
Louisville 3, Brooklyn 3. at Philadcl-
phia-tleveland q. Philadelphia 10; at
Washington - pittsbarg .. Washington
III: at New lork-st. Louis 5, New York =
Western League: At IT. Paul-Detrost
. 1t. Paul Il; at Minneapolis
Rapids v Minneapolis Is; at Kansas
Citv-lndianapohs IL, Kansas City l.: mt
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 4. Milwaukee 20
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-29

To Cure Cold in One Day
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the
money if it fails to cure. 25 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-29

1t is actual merit that has given
Hooi's Sarsapsrilla the fret place
amorg medicines. 1t Is the One True
b 90 Purifier and uerve tonic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-29
FOURFOLD CRIME.
Committed by a Woman Who
Was Probably Crazy.
HERSELF AND HER BABES KILLED


Kansas City, Aug. a9.-The most horri.
BILE tragedy in recent Kansas City history
was discovered yesterday at the home OF
w e. Green, travelling passenger agent
oi the Big Four railway, who was at
the time absent from the city on duty.
The tragedy was the death Of Mrs Green
and her three children, all slain by the
hand OF the mother, who then committed
suicide. The deed was done with "a re-
volver, all being shot. The children were
aged 4, and 10 years-two boys and
girl, the latter o years old. None Of the
neighbors had seen any Of the Green fam
lily since "Wednesday night. Wednesday
night, between and 9 o'clock, some Of
them recalled yesterday, they had heard
shots coming from tho direction of the
Green household, but no particular atten-
tion was paid to the matter.
Terrible sight Revealed by Investigation.
Yesterday forenoon n. ID. Clark, q
neighbor, called mt the house, and finding
no sign of life opened n window and be-
gan an investigation. Nothing on the
first floor Indicated that anything was
wrong, and he went up stairs There In
their bed lay the three children. the bed
clothes and themselves bespattcrcd with
blood that had oozsd from their wounds.
Each bore nm ugly bullet hole in the head.
plainly Indicating the manner of their
death. The bed clothes were hardly
mussed, showing the children to have
died without u struggle. Further search
revealed the dead body Of Mrs. Green
stretched across the threshold Of her own
bed room. A revolver lay at her side.
She was dressed In night gown and had
apparently, suddenly becoming crazcti in
the night, risen and committed the terri
BILE crime.
supposed to Have R.en Insane.
She IL said To have been addicted TO
morphine. Mrs. Green was rs yc-rs old
Mr. Green left the city week ago last
Tuesday for trip to salt LAX, City with
MIR. Lynch, assistant Passenger agent "
the ruad. Both have we'll todo relatives
In the east. Green came to Kansas CITY
from Fort Wayne, Ind. in lss,, and for a
time was travelling passenger agent for
the Wabash with territory In Kansas
aud Colorado, Ills sister married James
smith, formerly traffic manager of the
wabash. Mrs Green recently returned
from u trip east where shc went to bury
n sister. She IL dcscribcd by her ncighburs
as - very cxcitablc woman. anil the death
of her sister, it Is believed, prrycd upon
her mind.
Ignorant of Itis Awful Berca,.ment.
Denver. Aus sg-w. G. Green. travel.
ling passenger agent ~ the Big Four
railroad, left Denver for Kansas City on
the o'clock train on the Kansas Pacific
railroad yesterday afternoon in Ignorance
of the tragedy that had robbed him of his
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-29
choyn.hi p,f,a,s Wcl,,,r.

san Francisco. Aug. SIN = four.
round bout here last nigh Choynski
knocked out NeAulire by . blow on the
chin
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-29
NOTHING Can JrsrurY LyScurSc
Hut 10 There wss Qualification in Iowa
This Would Hc ~ Ease.

Ottumwa, Aug ~ 9-Three men visited
the home of y. W. Warner. n farmer near
LtbcrtyVillc. Ia. bound and gagged His
daughter Nellie, 30 years old. who was
alono In the house. and ransackci thu
house. They found nothing and got
angry. Each one of them consummafcd
an assault on the girl and left her bound
and gagged. She managed to loosen the
ropes. released herself. went To the house
of ncighbor. where she fell unconscious.
a posse Of 800 under sheriff Black. q.
jefferson county. started in pursuit and
caught three men. believed To- be the ones
wanted. at Bladcnsburg
With difficulty the sheriff protected the
prisoners and got them safely in j,il at
Fairfield The girl il in critical condi.
ton. She is not able to- identify the men.
u the angry farmers were sure they
were the parties wanted they would surely
bc lynchcd. Later reports say circum.
stantinl evidence Is accumulating against
the men and indications arcvcry strong that
they will b. summarily dealt with. The
three men are strangers, well dressed, aud
travelled In buggy with a team. They
refuse to give any names.
The three men accused Of the assault
are now in Jail ut Fairfield under heavy
guard They were taken To Iibcrtyville
by the sheriff and big force II deputies
for Identification The sheriff feared the
crowd there and planned n rusc which Is
probably the only thing that saved his
prisoners lie gave IL out that the girl
had stated that the men were the wrong
parties and that he would release them ON
his return O. Fairfield. He succeeded in
getting the men back 20 the Fairfield Jail
before the people discovered the difference
The girl lid not say the men We're the
wrong parties. but that she was unable to
tell
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-29
DOES THIS STRIKE THE SPOT?
Shirt Waists.

Your choice of any Shirt Waist In the house. including
Mothers Friend Shirt Waists worth ,rc n g, fo~
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-07
MAcKAY RETURNING NOME.
Comes With Trainioad of Thorouqhbred
Horses for Rancho del
P0so

CHICAGO, Ill, Dec. 6. = John W.
Mackay the California millionaire. regis
tered at the Wellington to-day. lie was
on his way from Lexington to Lis Rancho
del Paso, near Sacramento, with the string
of thirty-four thoroughbred horses which
he purchased at the combination sale
held at Lexington last week.
Among them were the stallion Orna-
ment, for which he paid $26. 600, and Can
dlemas. the brother of ST. Blaise, which
cost him $4,000. The string altogether
represented over $l0), 600. They were con-
veyed in special train of SIX Burton cars.
Mr.. Mackay, with a party of friends,
travelled in a special car In each OF the
cars conveying the horses was an attend
ant The train LETT at $3.50 over the Bur-
lington, and will then travel over the Gen.
tral and Union Pac fic roads.
Mr.. Mackay said the Lexington sale
was good one, the prices being better
than at any sale held for long time. He
was of the opinion it presaged an advance
in the prices of thorough breds.
Mr.. Mackav believed the business out
look was decidedly promising, and that a
steady improvement was to be expected
from now on.
He said the result of the election ex-
emplified the truth of the statement made
by John Stuart Mill, the English
economist, that 1.-THE American people
had the unfortunate habit of going off at
times on some wild financial heresy, but
had the good fortune to get right at The
critical moment
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-07
MRS. 0ELRicHs WILL ENTERTAIN
A Dinner Vaudeville to Open Season
of cayety in Her New York
Mansion.

CHICAGO, ILL, Dec. GA special to a
morning paper from New York says: Mr.
and Mrs. Herman Oelrichs will tomorrow
night give notable entertainments
dinner vaudeville. This is taken as an
indication. after having since her mar
riage, several years ago, played an incon-
spicuous part in society, that Mrs. Gel
richs is now ambitious to shine as a
leader
The Oelrichs have expended more than
$500 600 upon alterations and decorations
on their leased house at the northwest
corner OF Fifth avenue and Fifty-seventh
street, which is believed TO mean that Mrs.
Oelrichs prop 1ses to make her home the
scene OF as much gayety as possible this
winter. 1t was occupied formerly
by Mrs. Paran-Stevens and her daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Paget, and shares the
four corners of Fifth avenue, in that
neighborhood of ulti-millionaires, with
the splendid C. P. Huntington and Cor
nelius Vanderbilt establishments directly
opposite and the pretty house which is 10
be the future home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Payne Whitney (nee Vanderbil) OH the
other corner.
The fact that her sister, Miss Virginia
Fair, is one OF the halt dozen greatest
heiresses in town as we'll as a bright.
pretty and attractive girl, should assist
Mrs. Oelrichs i'll carrying out her purpose.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-07
SX-DAy BICYCLE RACE.
Cracks From abroad and at Home En.er
The Great International Contest at
Mcdison- Square Garden.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Dec. 6.-The six
day bicycle race at Madison-square Garden
vas started shortly after midnight to-
night in thsi presence of big crowd OF
spectators. Much interest is taken in the
event, owing to the international charac-
ter lent by the London and French riders.
of whom Tom Linton, the worlds cham
pion, Charley Chapple. the English long
distance crack, and Jules Dubois of Paris
Bordeaux race fame, are the stars. The
foreigners all looked to be in fine condi-
ton, and expressed a great deal of conf
dence that final honors would go their
way. But the American contingent were
equally hopeful of victory, and Albert
Shock, winner of the last six-days' race in
the garden, and Charley Ashinger, carried
the hopes of the home contingent. The
gardens were handsomely decorated and
from O'Clock until midnight the band
kept the waiting crowd in humor until
the mon were sent off The track, which
is ten laps to the mile, was fairly we'll
banked, but the surface looked rather
slippery, while the corners were scarcely
hieh enough.
But as sprinting will not be feature of
the week the starters were all fairly well
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-07
JAILED AT SAN JOSE.
Paul Miranda Charged HiM Assault IL
murder.


SAN JOSE, CAL, Dec. 6.-Paul Miranda
was arrested to-day by Deputy Sheriff
Kennedy and Constable Castro on charge
of assault with a deadly weapon with in
tent to commit murder upon John Rod
riguez in East San Jose Friday night.
Rodriguez and friend went to Miranda
home to collect a small bill due the
former. Miranda refused to settle and
threw the men out of his house. a row
ensued, and Rodriguez was stabbed three
times by Miranda. The wounds are in the
right shoulder, right size and right hip.
Murder would probably have been done
but for the interference of Rodriguez's
friend.
The injured man came uptown and had
his wounds dressed, but refused to give the
name of his assailant or to prosecute him.
The cuts were not considered dangerous at
first, but the wound in the shoulder is caus-
ing considerable trouble. and NAV cause
death. Sheriff Lyndon investigated the
case and succeeded in fastening the cut
ting upon Miranda, and Rodriguez then
charged him with assault to murder.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-07
SPORTS IN A FREE FIGHT.
Enraged BY Referees Decision award
ing Fight on an Alleged

MILWAUKEE,, Wis. Dec. 6.-Nettled
by rank decision given by man named
Cameron of Chicago, who refereed pr q,
fight at Halls Corner, Ten miles south of
this city last night, a crowd of 200 Mil
waukee and Chicago sports engaged in a
free fight IN which several were so severely
hurt that they will not be we'll for week
The fight was between Harry Fails OF
this city and Teddy Murphy OF Chicago,
and was for 4 purse of $500. 1t was to be
u tweniy.round match. Fails had the
best of the fight, which had proceeded as
far as the seventh round. In this round
Murphy made a swing at Fails and, &C
cording to Cameron, the referee, fouled
him. Cameron at once awarded the fight
to Fails.
The crowd howled Indignantly at the
decision and some one jumped over the
ropes and attacked the referee. 1t was
only moment before the whole crowd
was in free fight and many of the con-
testants were knocked out.
The stakeholder escaped to carriage
and was on his way to this city, when
some of the crowd stopped the carriage,
showed revolvers into the faces of the
occupants and told them that they wanted
Cameron. When they learned that Came
ron was not in the rig they allowed it to
proceed. The money will be paid to Fails.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-07
Judge Minor Decides the
Stanislaus County
Test Case.
Treasurers Must Cash Warrants
Presented With Proof of
Labor.
Vast Sums Involved in the Action
Just Brought to Close at
Modesto

MODESTO, CAL, Dec. 6-The reclama-
ton district case has been decided by the
Superior Court of Stanislaus County. de-
cIaring the claims of reclaimers legal and
that ele County Treasurer should recog-
nize and pay them.
About year ago many reclamation dis
tricts were formed throughout the State.
Men having swamp and overflow land
could. by expanding a certain amount of
work to reclaim it, present claims to the
Board of Supervisors with proof of labor,
and receive pay from the county for the
work, the land to remain the property of
the retainer. Claims vera presented in
this county nearly a year ago to County
Treasurer W. A. Downer, but he did not
consider the demands legal, and refused
to cash the warrants.
A test case was begun under the title of
]. M. CAVITY ct al. VS.. w. A. Downer,
Treasurer OF Stanislaus County. The suit
involved many thousands of dollars in
this county alone, and Boards of Super.
visors of other counties withheld action
pending a decision in this case. Now
Superior Judge w. o. Minor declares the
claims legal and authorizes the Treasurer
to pay the warrants.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-07

satisfied. although Plummer, the foreign
er's manager thought that the banking
ought to have been better.
Just at midnight Starter A. A. Zimmer-
man got the riders under control as fol-
lows: Albert Shock, New York; Frank
Waller, Germany; Tom Linton, Wales
William Lumsden, Scotland; Charles
Chapplee. England; Teddy Hale. Ireland
Peter Golden and II. III. Maddox. Amer
lea; A. A. Hansen. Denmark; George
Cartwright, England; Fred Foster, Ger
many; E. G. Moore, Albert Hcsmer,
George Van EN- burgh. D. NJ. Mcleod, j..
w. Conklin and Ned Reading, America /;
Ed Won Steeg, Germany; : Burns w. Pierce,
Canada; S. 7. Cassidy, Taylor and ]. s.
Rice. America; J. Wilson, England; J. r.
Cannon, E. Q. Smith, G. w. Asinger,
America; w. A. Elks, England; ]. A.
Click. America; Maddox, America.
The twenty eight men were started off
at II :06 A. NJ. The first mile was made in
three minutes by Tom Linton.
At l A. NJ. the score was as follows |:
Lumsden 232. Waller 229 Golden 212,
Hale 20.2, Cannon 20.7, AsEinger 90 Z,
Conklin 1877 Pierce 210. Taylor 20.9 Will
son 8, Fixes 1913, Maddox 222, Cart
wright 1876 Linton 1872, Van EN- burg 20 5,
Mcleod 10 3, Chappele 22.0, Readins 20.4.
Moore 1877, Van Steeg 1910. Cassidy liz,
Rive 215. Smith 200. Click 1873, Hansen
21.5, Forster 20.1.
Hosmer is out. Linton's and Lums-
den's time for the first hour is one mile
and three laps better than the six-day
bicycle record made by Berlo in the gar
den in 1891