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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-27
HOTEL GOES rP IN SMOKE.
Fi-cmen Mt Logansporf. Ind. Have . Hard
Two Hour Work.

Logansport, Ind. Jan. 2s.-The most
destructive fire In the history Of his
city was caused last night by a gas ex-
plosion in the Murdoch hotel. which
completely Quilted the building and then
went TO EIliott's wholesale grocery. Ev-
cry building within reach of the de-
structive blaze caught fire and was
greatly damaged. The thermometer
registered 10 below zero and caused the
water pressure to be very low. Every
effort was made to save the balance
of the block. Many nam in sur
rounding buildings We're turned out of
their rooms by Ere. smoke and water.
having one into the stores to obtain
shelter from the cold.
After two hours fight the fire was
practically under control and the ten
ants were being cared for by the
try trustee and kind-heartei citizens.
The hotel was owned by a. Y. Muir
dock, the banker of this city. and
Neenah Simpson n husband. n was
conducted by a stock company and vas
a popular place with the travelling pub
lie. The loss Is ~variously estimated at
from $4,000 to sio0.oc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-27

E. A. Muliison. Of Fremont. Neb. A
hall lamp on the econd floor Of the
New Windsor hotel exploded. and the
building was in flames before the alarm
was given Those Of the guests who
made their esca- E. did 50 by passing
through fire az smoke and had TO
grope their way along the Railways to
Hhe stems
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-27

Thirteenth, Hilbert and Juniper streets.
in the very heart of the city. A few
steps to the right looms the massive city
hall; around the corner stands the
Pennsylvania railroad terminal, and di-
rectly across the way John Wanamak-
er's great store stretches from street to
street. So fierce was the flame and so
strong h wind which aided its destruc-
tive work tina even the building, dis
tant the width of Market street
was saved almost by a miracle
from total destruction. and Wanamak-
er last night placed his loss at 500. 900.
The total loss is variously estimated at
from 81 600, goo to $500. 900. but in the
chaos and confusion now existing it is
all but impossible to secure accurate
figures. The losses are very generally
covered by insurance.
Spreads with Uncomfortable Rapidfty.
The fire originated in the basement of
the six-story building extending from
1909 to 1917 Market street. occupied in
the lower floors by Hanscom Bros, gro
GERS. and above by the umbrella factory
of Hirsch Bros. The smoke vas dis
covered by a policeman. who promptly
turned in an alarm, but the fire made
such Roadway that before the engines
could be put to work the building was
a mass of flames. With uncomfortable
rapidity 1t then spread in all directions,
destroying about thirty buildings before
it had been finally controlled The fire
reached the big tower of Wanamaker's
store about an hour after ii started,
and the energies of the department We're
concentrated upon saving that building.
The tower was entirely destroyed. to-
gether with the valuable clock and
chimes: the roof all along the Market
street front was badly damaged. and a
great deal of the stock in the front OF
the store suffered from smoke and
water.
Some of the Work of the Fire.
The buildings wholly or partially de-
stroyed N the estimated losses were:
Market street-1301 "a 1303-Potter &
Co., photographers. and John lillian.
druggist. 10000: 1860. X. Sterner,
cigars. So, 200: 10Th. L. Roberts &
Co.. photographers. $4,000; 1909 to 13l1-
Hirsch & Bros. umbrellas: Hanscom
Bros, grocers. and A. W. bennett, res
taurant, $500. 900; 13l9-Blum Bros.
cloaks and suits. 500. 700: 132i-A. Mar
shall. restaurant. $500: 1323-C. Il.
Wells. hats. $3S. 000: 1325-John Dickson.
heaters, $4,000: 132T-Showen & Freyer.
grocers. Sf10,000. y number of small
three-story structures on Thirteenth
street. up to Hilbert. aggregate In all
about $4,000 and four buildings on
Filbert street about $4,000. including
the six-story printing house of Dunlap
& Clark, valued at $50. 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-27
She Knew Better.

"Chaste moon," sang the poet.
At that the moon hid her face behind
o cloud.
"Alas, that I am unworthy Of his
praise!" she sighed.
She doubtless had in mind the notori-
GUS fact that once a month she got full
and staid out all night.-Detroit Trib-
una.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-27

The cost saw II sae world tor
,uts. bruisea. screa. aloers, sal,
rheum. fever sores, sesse., chapped
hands, chilblains. oolns and all skin
eruptions. and positively cure.
piles OF nc pay required 1t is guar.
anteed to give perfect satisfaction. OF
money refunded Price Is cents %,
,os. Horoe,e nv EsrtsA W,emeye.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-27
Snooner Elected s.. ator.

Madison. Wis. IAN 1.-In accordance
with the decision Of h Republican
legislative caucus John c. Spooner will
be the next new senator from this state.
Yesterday both houses q the legisla-
ture met separately and the majority
cast their votes for he Distinguished
Badger State man for that high c0cs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-27
CUBANS WIN ANOTHER VICTORY.
Bridge Undermined and Spaniards Caught
in n Death Trap.

Cincinnati, Jan. 2..-A special to The
Commercial Tribune from Key West
says: News from Havana reports that
a hot battle was waged at Las Mangas,
Pima del Rio province, on Thursday,
between one OF Colonel San Martins
attachments and two troops of insur-
gents commanded by the brothers Del
gado. The place has a Spanish garrison
of 200 men. The Delgados marched TO
attack il and word was sent by the Span
iards to San Martin for aid. The in
surgents prepared a reception for San
Martins band. On the way the column
had to cross a deep creek through a
narrow defile. The Cubans undermined
the bridge and hid en- the roadside be-
side the thick brush.
AS the Soaniards came upon the
bridge it went down and precipiiated
thirty men into the water. The regular
formations We're broken in the attempt
to rescue the soldiers in the water. Here
the Cubans poured in q destructive fire,
and then shouting Cuba libre" charged
fiercely upon them with machetes. The
S~paniards could not retreat, and the
fight was a hot and bloody M Major
Andres, the Spanish Officer. was killed,
with two of his ~lieutenants. The roops
suffered terribly, the Cubans hewing
their way through them towards the
colors, where a more desperate hand
to-hand encounter occurred.
But the ubans captured the flag n
then the S%paniards fed. The roops at
Las Mangas hearing the firing made a
demonstration. and the Cubans fear
ing to be caught between two fires re-
treated. carrying off their dead n
wounded. The Spanish loss is reported
at over 100. while the Cubans did not
lose over fifteen men. At the palace
in Havana the report was sent in from
Las Mansas OF a Spanish victory. but
it added the Spanish troops lef; tie
field before the insurgents did"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-27
RAD BLAZE AT Pacific JUNCTION.
Fifteen Bui:dsnes Wiped Out. Including
Both sides OF the Main street.

Glenwood. Ia. Jan. 2s.-The town Of
Pacific Junction. three miles from this
city. sustained n $4,000 loss by Ere ut
2 o'clock yesterday morning. starting
in the store Of Ed Rose. 4 high wind
was blowing ~ the time. and r. town
being without fire protection h flames
were not checked until fifteen business
firms were wiped out. Included h. the
loss was the postofiice. News Office. Com
mercial House. DcLashmuett q Stroud.
and Martin * kroon. both general mer-
chandise: Alleshouse & Harrison.
druggist. and the city building and n
number OF other smaller houscs.
This includes both sides Of the main
street Of the town. The property lost
was one half insured. Pacific Junction
Is at the junction OF h ". and NJ. G.
Il. and @. and X. G.. 81. J. n e. y.
railways and these companies have con-
siderable property. hut most OF u lies
entirely out of reach Of h main por-
ton Of the town. None OF the railroad
property was injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-27

Fart Smith. Ark, Jan. 2l.-The lives
CT two men were lost in a FIRE which
occurred here yesterday morning. They
were l. H Pray, of Springfield. No,
a travelling salesman for the firm Of
n. J. Powers & Co, OF Chicago, and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-27
The Local Market,

CoYn-ls01Sc-
Hay-fi%othy. g .sooS7; Wild. son.
Potafoeo-1Oe.
Dunsr-Fair 70 choices. i6:; fresh creamery.
&c.
R~eHs-Freeh. 10.
C~hickens-Gc.
Turkeys-Ss.
O~uckS-7c.
Coal-Soft, Toe.
Catle-B1,cheu nay for corn rcd stsess sIe0
l,<e; cows and heifers, sAe13he; calves, 81
olxc.
Hegs-Skosae.
on0ep-SG
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-27

Quincy. His. Jan. zs.-lion. u ~,
Downing. a prominent citizen of Al
pms county. died Of diabetes at ms
home ncs Golden yesterday. aged CA.
He was an active Democrat and srfeed
several years in the state legislature.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-27
Franc. Negotiating Arbitration with rs.

Paris. jan. q. - IL is semi-ofiicially
stated that negotiations for a treaty 81
general arbitration between France and
the United States were commenced
about a year ago. but were only re-
sumed when Il was announced h a the
Anglo-American treaty had been de-
fnitely concluded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-27
sehoo, House NJ ra~p.w Burned.

Pawpaw. Ills. Jan. g. Pawpav's
81. goo brick school building burned ycs-
terday. The hre service lacked hose
for reaching the flames. n the severe
weather had frozen the hydrant- ~
that nothing could be accomplished to-
wards saving the building. The fire
caught from one Of the furnaces. In
Srrranrc & nll-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-27

When Baby Vas sick, We gave her CasscIA
When she was Child. she cried FOR C.soria.
When she became MisA, she chung 70 Castor;A
When she bad Children, SIC ssvs them CAssorhI
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-27

Anmsnistrssor,s Notice.

tsss ~ sssnes " Dyer. bscseeod-
rbs sndevaenec hsvsng b-se srgs,rsce sanin
strstof 81 DE essats 81 5n1.ew, pysr. isk ~
ne county ~ hccs Island. stale " nifnois. %
sssee. bsreh, Efsss nofaof me ne GIN ept~ss
sesofs fss ceaf't conr 81 toct island coun.
q fhe odhos of ths eiese ~ -ssc ooor1. tf
be CT, 81 hort fsisnd. Of The March tenn. On
be ara sopdsy IN Marca. pest. 81 ~hiaA tins
81 psrsofs heSins elsins sxsafsi esAc -
tsf ere notified snd s~ouestse " attend fof ths
sss1css 81 having the ssfns adjusted,
Al rsr~ons fnosbtse "a esic eetsts ar seQuest
e 70 maize tmmecisss pssmspt 10 ths rpasr
Ossse tine 1ssh asv ~ nocembsf. A n. ira.
soss ". Admfnistrstof
ADMINISTRATOR Nofsos.
eetsis 81 sseo-ge a. ks ~. d.c.s.ee.
TIE rpcersip1sse hsrinS bison AlgDtntec Cd
niri-tfat.if of thu estate % George n Kelly,
etc 81 ths county q Iact isasna. stat a.
gliro3s. Deceased. hereby rises notice that sb,
s3ll syfssf before The count, coart OF fsoct irln3d
sonaty. - ths once 81 he clcfk ~ ssid conrt-as
be city 81 nock fflnpd. ~ fhe Ntrrh tenn of
ne sfss Monday ~ -arch rcxt. ~ which tims
AZ rersors having claifas nsnifst SAID estsfe ars
ogilsss ana requested 90 aftcpd. Cor NE pprposs
% having The easna ndtnsted
An f~seone Indebted "a sa,d estste ese requset
ID ~ make In mediate payment 10 the under
Ds,ed TIE isah De-, ~ asnus-s. a. u ,sas.
ANN kelsf !. Admipistfabis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-27

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q thew dr. -eielghune t09f
fSpday rvepinf~ . fuilrnap Fieap0i VIII - a.
me- drgoi sftof ~ ~, winch will leave ~ ghics
a. o. z Go q. On. Monas,.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-27

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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1897-03-09
FUNERAL OF AARON ". LEE.

IT TOOK PLACE FROM HIS TREN-
TON PLACE RESIDENCE THIS
MORNING.
The funeral of Aaron w. Lee. assist
ant civil engineer of the Maryland Di-
vision OF the p, w. & B. railroad, took
place from his late home. No. 1901
Trenton Place. this morning at 10
o'clock The funeral was very largely
attended, many railroad men In par
ticular attending. Services were held
at 1890 o'clock at Trinity p E. Church
by Rev. n. Ashton Henry, after which
the remains were taken to the p, w. g.
B. railroad station. TO be sent to Tren-
ton, N. j.. for interment.
There was a large number of floral
offerings. conspicuous among them be-
ing a floral heart from Mr.. Lees chil-
dren. punches OF roses and lilies from
the employees of the office OF Engineer
S. c. Long. and a large memorial of
the IIeptasophs, OF which Mr.. Lee was a
member. g..
The pall-bearers were; Ralph Good
win. ~ d. Bratton, W. II. Stafford w.
f. Rench, c. T. Conn and e. e. Shall
lenb5rger
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1897-03-09
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

The tongue on the wagon OF j. G..
Schaefer pulled out on Market street
near Fifth yesterday afternoon, fright
ening the horses, which, however were
caught just as they started to run
away.
The directors OF the Weccacoe
Steam Fire Engine Company on Satur-
day evening presented to John Collins,
a member Of the company. a fine silver
badge for the faithful performance OF
his duties.
The Liberty Fire Company will
hereafter respond to box No. a. at
Front and Poplar streets, on the first
alarm.
George Milway will make altera-
tions to the house. No. 1O2 West Second
street
The bark Salina, recently repaired
by the Jackson and Sharp Company,
has cleared for Greenland.
Patrick Wynn. p, w. & B. railroad
ilagman at Market street who has a
record as a life-savor, has reported for
duty after a long illness.
The train dispatchers at the p, W.
& B. railroad station. who have been
working on twelve hour turns for a
week. last night resumed work on eight
hour turns
The United Labor League has
adopted resolution favoring the pro-
posed city charter
An alarm Of fire was caused by the
upsetting of a lamp at the home OF
Thomas Ford, No. SOP Bennett street.
Loss, s..
George Hopkins is at the Homeo-
pathic Hospital with a badly cut foot.
received while chopping wood yester-
day.
The ordination Of Rev. II. II. G..
Vincent viii take place tomorrow in
st. Andrews p. E. Church.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1897-03-09
MYSTERIOUS TUCHTON CASE.
THE BODY MAY BE EXHUMED FOR
AN EXAMINATION BY EXPERTS.

Tie bOD1 MAY BE ENiUMED FOR
AN EXAMINATION BY EXPERTS.
Il is said that. in order to more fully
determine If possible the cause of Mrs.
Stanley Tuchton's death, Attorney Cen
eral White may issue an or
der directing the body TO be ex-
humed for an examination by experts.
The authorities think this would set all
conjecture at rest Every clue furnish
ed the police has been run down, but
no result has been obtained.
Detectives Tate and Gallagher, who
are working the Philadelphia end OF
the case. are looking for a couple that
boarded with Mrs. Beidleman previous
to the departure of Mrs. Tuchton. After
her disappearance the couple left Mrs.
Beidleman's and cannot be found
Tuchton was in conference with
Chief Of Police Dolan a long time this
morning. but what the outcome was re-
mains a secret
II was rumored this morning that
Mrs. Tuchton's hat had been found
near Washington street bridge. but this
could not be verified.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1897-03-09
JUMPED ON A PTTCHFORK.

George Whitaker. an employe Of the
Western Hotel stables. accidentally
jumped on a pitchfork last night and
the handle penetrated his stomach to
the depth Of twelve inches. Whitaker
was in the stable loft pitching down
hay for the night. and after securing
the necessary quantity. he threw the
fork down the loft-hole before descend
ing himself. The fork stuck upright.
Whitaker jumped and the accident
followed. lie was taken TO the Della
ware Hospital. and the doctors enter
tain no hopes Of his recovery.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1897-03-09
CONCLUSION OF FEBRUARY TERN.

SUPERIOR COURT READY TO AD-
JOURN NEXT MONDAY-CASETO-
MORROW.
The February term Of the Superior
Court of New Castle county will prob
ably conclude this week. Tomorrow
morning. at 10 o'clock, the case of
Stephen Mitchell, administrators
against Woodward. will be tried before
the general jury. The jury will return
again on Thursday and try the case OF
the Norfolk Timber Company against
William Simmons. ex-sheriff. In this
case a number Of well-knowr attorneys
will appear, including ex-senator Hig-
gins. Colonel Nieds. II. II. Ward and
others.
Argument I'm the Rex case will be
taken up on Monday. and then It Is pre-
sumed that court will adjourn. A spe-
cial term will be held here March 81
for trial of the damage case Of Stewart
against the p, W. & b. Railroad Com
pany.
The court will convene in Kent
county next Wednesday March II, upon
the application Of the protesting Union
Republicans. Superior Court meets in
Sussex county about April 5.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1897-03-09
HELD FOR STEALING COAL.
TWO MUNICIPAL CASES HELD FOR
THE UPPER COURT-TWO CASES
DISMISSED.

THE UPPER COURT-TWO CASES
DISMISSED.
John Smallwood, colored, stole some
coal from the Wilmington and North
ern Railroad Company yesterday, and
for SO doing he was held in 5000 bail
for the upper court.
Mary Smith colored. was held in $50
bail Tor court on the charge of carrying
concealed a deadly weapon.
John Hannigan and Chick Foy
were arraigned on the charge of disor-
derby conduct, but the prosecuting wit
ness in each case withdrew the charge,
and Judge Ball dismissed the cases.
Arthur Williams, cOlored, accused Of
stealing a watch belonging to Mary
Smith. pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Henry Smith, cOlored, swore that Will
liams came to his house and sold him
the watch, and he (Smith) gave Will
liams two collar buttons and 40 cents
for t.. Williams said the watch be-
longod TO him. Several witnesses tes-
titled as TO the sale. Williams was held
until tomorrow.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1897-03-09
ASSOCIATED CHARITIES RETURN
THANKS

The Associated Charities desires to
extend its congratulations to the par
tlcipants in the dramatic presentation
at the Grand Opera House last week
for their share in furnishing an even
ing of pure enjoyment. The society
also desires to return thanks TO the
projectors of the plan for replenishing
it's depleted treasury; to the partici-
pants for the spirit Of cooperation and
interest in the operation Of the society;
to the various firms and newspapers OF
the city, whose assistance lightened the
labors of the committee and enhanced
the success Of the performance, and to
the public generally for thir liberal pa
tronage. J. Frank Ball, President
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1897-03-09
INSANE OYER A COON HUNT.
PATRICK COFFIN, WHILE MEN
TALLY DERANGED. JUMPS FROM
A SECOND-sTORY WINDOW.

Patrick Coffin, living with a Mr..
Ward. at Eleventh and Pine streets,
while mentally deranged this morning.
jumped from a second-story window
and has disappeared. Coffin, went coon
hunting last night aud appeared per-
fectly sane. Upon returning, however.
he began acting in a strange manner,
and accused Mr.. Ward Of wanting TO
kill him.
Finally he was persuaded to go to
bed. soon after he set up a howl when
could be heard several blocks away.
This morning about 10 o'clock Coffin
raised the second-story window and
jumped to the ground. a distance OF ff-
teen feet. He made his escape. The po-
lice are after him.
The police captured the man at 1
o'clock, and he is now at the City
Hall
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1897-03-09
AN AI.I-nAY Meeting.

There will be an all-day meeting of
the Woman's Home Missionary Society
in Scott NJ. r. Church on Thursday. be-
ginning at Q o'clock. Reports from all
departments of work pertaining to the
society. as we'll as some interesting pa
pers will be read. In the afternoon
Mrs. Matthews. from Castle Garden.
New York, will give an account of her
work among the immigrants. In the
evening the young people will have
charge under the supervision Of Mrs.
John r. Doughten.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1897-03-09
STEWARD AND COMMITTEES.

II YUAN EMIL N0ANA III
ENCE OF WESLEY NJ. e. CHURCH
HELD LAST NIGHT.
The fourth quarterly conference Of
Wesley NJ r. Church was held last
night. and these stewards we're elected.
Samuel Coyle James e. Adams. J. T.
Gross, John Il. Reed. Samuel Murphy
X. c. Jones, James T.. Crozier Miss
Fannie Coyle, Mrs. Mary Lamplugh,
Mrs Rebeoca McLain.
The following committees were ap-
pointed: Missions. Elwood Fryer, Mrs.
Belle Murphy Miss Louise Druessidore;
church extension. Samuel Coyle, 4. T.
Gross, Il. c. Jones; Sunday school, y.
r. Gross, Elwood Fryer, Miss Belle
Murphy; tracts, the Helping Hand Cir
Gle temperance. u. Leatherbury, Charles
Esley. Lewis Price; education, Samuel
Murphy, Roy Fryer; Freedmens Aid,
Charles Esley. Clement Jones, James
Adams; church records, y. T. Gross;
parsonage and furniture, Ladies' aid
Society; church music. Roy Fryer, Miss
Sallic Coyle Miss Sallie Manuel.