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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-09
MIGHTY uNLuckY SNOW STORM.
Prevents the Possible Death Of . Lot Of
Train Eobbinx Thugs.

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Train Robbiuz Thugs.
Chippewa Falls. Wis. March 9.-A
snow storm and a belated passenger
train were two circumstances that prob
ably prevented a bloody encounter be-
tween q gang OF bandits and 100 or more
armed deputies Sunday night. A few
days ago the Omaha officials received
information to the effect that an attempt
would be made to hold up the Duluth
limited which leaves Superior for Eau
Claire at $50 in the afternoon. The place
selected for the attempt is a lonely place
in the forest, about three miles north Of
Hawthorne, and il the train is on time
1t arrives here about Z o'clock in the
evening. Had the Duluth train not
been delayed six hours in a snowdrift
the bandits would have received the
warmest reception ever accorded a gang
Of desperate men bent on mischief
The baggage and mail cars were filed
with deputies armed to the teeth who
were ready to open fire at a moments
notice. The men were quietly taken
aboard at Superior Junction, and were
given careful instructions by the officials
of the road, who were fully informed as
to the plans of the robbers. It was the
intention OF the robbers to flag the train
and just as soon as it slowed up suf-
ficiently two men were to secure control
Of the engine while the rest of the gang
riled the mail and baggage cars and
went through the passengers in the
coaches. The Omaha officials intended
to allow the bandits to carry out their
programme as to the tagging OF the
train. but an entire change of scene had
been arranged. But the snow storm de-
layed the train and when it arrived at
the hold-up point the thugs had left.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-09
Noted Indian Chl.fDyinr.

Fort Washakik, Wyo., March o.
Chief Washable, the noted head of
the Shoshone Indians. is dying. He
is 80 years Of age He has always
been n friend 20 the whites. II is
feared that after his death the young
bucks will undertake war OF exter-
mina;ion on their old enemies. the
Arapshos, who occupy the same
reservation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-09
CENSORSHIP FOR THE PRESS.
Remarkable Measure Hatched at Buffa
in the Eynpire State.

Remarkable Measure Hatched at Buffalo,
in the Empire State.
Buffalo, March "a bill having its
origin in this city was sent to Albany
yesterday which provides that within
twenty days after its passage the gov
ernor shall appoint in all counties of
the state having 4 population of 10000
or more suitable persons to act as CEN
sors of all newspapers published in said
counties. 1t shall be the duty of each
censor so appointed to examine and read
all articles intended to be published in
the paper with which he is connected,
and to prescribe and eliminate all libel
Gus matters and all matters deemed by
his inimical to the interests Of the state
or of any official thereof
The compensation of each censor
shall be borne equally by the state and
the paper to which the censor is as
signed. Any person printing or causing
to be printed any article or portion OF
an article not passed upon and approved
by the censor shall be guilty of felony
and the penalty for conviction thereof
shall be imprisonment in states prison
for term not to exceed five years nor
less than one year, or by a fine from
1000 to $4,000, or both.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-09

Washington. March 9.-The oEly busi-
r,ss of interest done by the senate was
the confirmation OF Oscar James as
pension agent at Detroit. the senate
having neglected to confirm Cleveland's S
appointment to that office, ex-Represen-
tative Griffin. 1t was necessary to ap-
point a man quickly. as the pension pay
ment at Detroit is a week behind now.
There was some routine and unimpor-
tnat business done and adjournment to
tomorrow was taken.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-09
No Sunday Ball at indianapolis.

Detroit, March 9.-The membership Of
the Western Base Ball league was fully
represented at the annual schedule
meeting which began in secret session
at the Russell House. The members of
the schedule committee, each presented
schedules which they had prepared
separately. but it was found that an en-
tire Encouragement was necessary, as
indianapolis refused to play Sunday
games, and it was deemed inadvisable
to adopt any schedule which may be
subject to numerous changes during the
season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-09
Secretary Cages Busy Day.

Washington. March9.-Secretary Gage
had an exceedingly busy day in receiv-
Ing senators. members Of the house and
other high government officials. The
ante-room of his Office was thronged
nearly all day. The new secretary made
1t a point to see all who called. the civil
service commissioners calling in a body
lust before noon to paw their respects
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-09
Reception to A. =. stevenson.

Bloomington, Ills, March 9.-Mr. and
Mrs. Adlai e. Stevenson will be given
a reception in Cooper hall this evening
by the citizens of Bloomington. 1t is to
be non-partisan welcome by old
friends, and each old friend will pay
$I-25 toward the welcome, which in
cludes banquet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-09
Nctsc ,Ioopsbl,evneaA

Middlesboro, Ky, March 9-Les-
lie Combs. the most noted moon.
sinner in the mountains. was found
dead with his throat cut. He was
confederate bush bwhacker, and
claimed he had Killed 50 men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-09
Co,bs,,.. r,,.nd. Coo s,den..

Carson, New, March 9.-The feel
ing in favor OF Corbctt is growing
stronger because the sportirg men
here consider his systematic pre-
parstory work better calculated to
put him in condition than Fitzsim-
mons hsphszard preparations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-09
ANOTHER FILIBUsTER GETS AWAY,
Steamer Loads Up with Munitions at Sea
and Starts for Cuba.

Perth Amboy, n. j., March 9.-That a
large Cuban expedition has succeeded in
getting away from Barnegat, is now
settled. Captain johnnie" O'Brien, it
is said, is in charge of the expedition.
He was seen in South Amboy where the
steamer South Portland put in for coal
and provisions. Captain Pendleton, of
the schooner William Sumner, which
has Just put in here. says: When off
Barnegat the mate reported that we
had passed a suspicious-looking schoon-
er and barge, both in tow of tugs.
thought first it was a schooner towing
from New York to Philadelphia, but in
stead of keeping their course, both
crossed our stern and came to anchor
alongside of each other
''The schooner was a three-masted
coaster and the lighter barge with one
spar. Later we were spoken by a tug,
and its captain confirmed my suspicious
of a filibustering expedition. He said
the lighter and schooner had been Joined
by steamer and a large crew of men
were busy transferring the cargo to the
steamer" The South Portland came
into harbor early last week and went to
South Amboy to coal up. While there
the steamer was Joined by Captain
O'Brien. These facts at once excited
suspicion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-09
Road Ruined by the Flood.

Bedford, Ind, March 9.-The Evans
Vile and Richmond Railway company
has abandoned its line Indefinitely on
account of the heavy losses by wash
outs. This road is to be sold at sher-
ifs sale March23 and has suffered to the
extent of at least 5000, 600 All section
men have been discharged and no effort
Is being made to reDair the roadbed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-09
Beaver Dam O. Aup 81. 1895.

Beaver Dam, g., Aug. 27, 1895.
My daughter, sitter being treated
by four doctors, and being given up
Tor lost. neighbor recommended
Foiey's Kidney Cure. To-day she is
able to walk several miles without
fatigue. l feel we would have lost
her II it was not for your medicine.
Respectfully.
MRS j. NJ. BAILEY.
Sold by M. F. Bahnseu.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-09
Low Lands ct Dies Moines Flooded.

Des Moines, Ia, March 9.-Both rivers
here have been rising rapidly since
Sunday night and the low lands above
the city are now flooded. The rains are
still falling in northern Iowa. The ice
in the rivers is at least eighteen inches
thick.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-09

Washington, March 9.-Senor Quesada,
secretary of the Cuban legation. in an
interview asserts that the revolutionists
are gaining and the Spanish retrogress-
ing. The latter he says are becoming
discouraged. and adds that the paper
currency policy adopted by General
Weyler is causing even the classes
which for selfish motives pretended to
sympathize with Spain to complain. He
asserted that Spain's finances were in
a deplorable condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-09

Havana, March 9.-General Segura,
while reconnoitering in the province Of
Santa Clara has had several skirmishes
with the insurgents in which the enemy
lost thirteen men killed. The Spanish
troops destroyed hospital for wounded
insurgents and prefecture of the enc
my. The insurgent leader Quirtin vi
dal has been killed by the troops under
the command Of Lieutenant Colonel Lin
ades in the vicinity Of Cifqentos.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-09
GIVEN TWO YEARS
Second FiIibustar Gets a Sen.
tence to Prison.
HART, OF THE LAURADA,

Refused . Rev Trial and Taken to tho
Pen-His Record as . vi0lator of the
Neutrality Laws-Famous Vessel Named
for His Two Daughters-Admitted to
Bail Once More-Anothef Expedition
Sails for the ''Pearl."
Philadelphia, March 9.-Captain John
D. Hart, who was recently convicted of
filibustering against the Spanish gov
ernment in connection with the steamer
Laurada, of which he is the owner, was
yesterday refused new trial by Judge
Butler in the United States district
court, and sentenced to two years i'm
prisonment, a fine of $500, and to pay
the costs of the prosecution. He is to
stand committed until the fine and costs
are paid. The cost of the prosecution
will amount to nearly, if not quite, $1,000.
Captain Hart was taken Immediately to
prison after the sentence was pro-
nounced.
Captain Hart's wife and two other
female relatives and many business men
off Of Delaware avenue, with whom
Hart has been associated for q num-
Der of years. were in court when the
sentence waS pronounced. The women
DrOhe OOWC anu were leo from the
room weeping. His business associates
crowded around the prisoner as he was
led into the deputy marshafs office and
offered their sympathies.
Been Quite Successful Filibuster.
Captain Hart is about 40 years of age,
and has been in the fruit importing
business for nearly twenty years. Short
ly after the Cuban-Spanish war broke
out he leased two of his steamers, the
Laurada and Bermuda. to the Cuban
patriots for the transportation of arms
and munitions ard men to Cuba. Some
of the largest expeditions that touched
the shores of Cuba were shipped on
these vessels, and their departure was
due in great measure to the skillful
manipulation of the steamer by Captain
Hart. Captain Hart's family consists
of wife and two daughters, Laura and
Ada, after whom the Laurada is named.
Applies for a Writ of Error.
Late in the afternoon Hart's counsel
and Burlington in the United States
court of appeals and applied for writ
of error. Assistant United States Dis
trict Attorney Kane said that while
the government did not assent to the
granting of the writ it did not oppose
and Hart was resleased upon the entry
of bail by his former bondsmen in the
same required before his trail-s7,0 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-09
Chicago K-nn.i cius show,

Chicago, March 9-The annual
bench show of the Mascoutsh Kennel
c.nb opened today. There are 1900
entries, including many prize win
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-09

Cleveland, March 9.-The strike at the
Globe Iron shipyards was settled yester-
day. the men returning to work upon q
minimum wage Of s1.5o per day. The
demand for union recognition was COM
prurrise6
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-09

Calena. Ills. March ?.-For the third
time in year the river is in Galena's
streets. Heavy ard warm rain melted
the snow and the streams hereabouts
are ell out Of their hanks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-09
reign troops there.
A More Restless Feeling,
London. March 9.-Stocks arc d
.I Ar---.,a. IT..
I,uuoi. so.on. Down to Bus,ness Again.

Springfield, March 9.-In the
house, Revell's resolution calling for
an investigation OF the Chicago
drainage board was adopted Sc to So.
Shsnusban. OF Chicago. introduced a
bill prohibiting anyone from eugag.
ing IN bicycle race without rest
at least Of six hours following each
II hours racing, under penalty OF
fine and i'm mprisanment. The quarter
Of a million dollar loan bill sen,
over from the senate was read the
first time, aud ordered to the second
reading when the house adjourned.
In the senate, bills were introduced,
and Leeper announced the death oil
Senator Wells, who died Friday. As
a mark OF respect the senate ad.
journed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-09

Wilmington. Del. March ?.-Tbe
rolling mill st the Dupop. powder
works exploded this afternoon. One
man was killed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-09

Experience proves the merit Of
Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t cures all
forms of blood disesses, tones the
stomach, builds up the nerves.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-09

1t is stated by Brewer that Pope Hor.
misdas, in 500. was the first to wear q
cap or tiara Of state
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-09

To Cure . Cold In Oae Day.
Take laxative Bromo Qu;nine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the
money II it fails to cure. 2h cents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-09
War Cloud Again Lowers on
Crete.
ITALIANS FIRE ON IN NsuReENrs
Powers Think Crisis Can Be
no Longer Averted.
Battle Is Raging There
Today.

Canes, March 9.-At 1880 o. m. q
Gordon OF Turkish troops around
Akrotiri was reattacked by in.
surgente. Severe fighting Is in
progress. The battle began this
morning and continues all along the
line. Communication by road to
Suda bay cut off.
The result of the engagement is
still unknown. but the Greek flag is
no longer visible above the insurgent
position. In addition to ordering
the Greek vice-consul to leave the
island, the Italian adn iral in CON-
mand Of the combined foreign feet
ordered the Greek newspaper CORES
pondents and all other Greeks to
leave Crete Immediately.
Advices from Hierapetra are that
owning to the refusal OF the Mussul-
mans to surrender the fort there. the
insurgents attac, ed it. Thereupon
the Italian cruiser shelled the iusur-
gents.
Powers viii Now Act.
London. March 9.-Itis stated this
Afternoon in official circles that the
renewal OF the fighting between the
insurgents and Mussulmans in Crete
will compel the powers to immedi-
ately take measures to expel the
Greeks from the Island and land
foreign troops there.
A More Restless Feeling,
London. March 9.-Stocks are dull
and dropping. The general impres.
sion is that the po sers will not &C.
cept the proposals OF Greece. but
will coerce that country, il neces'
sary. 1t is believed. however, the
Greek reply was only intended to
soften the shock OF surrender.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-09

TEB A3oUs. only loo . week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-08
LITTLE TOT IN FLAMES.
Rhca MenzeI's Clothing Ignfted, Gauss
ing Painful Injuries


Rev. Paul A. Mcneil, pastor of Concordia
Church, corner Of Goth ana G streets, who
was called to Chicago a few days ago, be-
cause of the serious illness of his father
was notified last night of a sad and serious
accident which happened to his daughter
Rhea, who is only four years old
The child was in front of the church
early last night, with a companion, and
each had a toy box, with a lighted candle
in it TO show off the bright-colored tissue
papers pasted over the miniature doors and
windows. There the two little ones were
enjoying life in their own childish way.
when khea's skirt came in contact with
the lighted candle in one of the boxes. In
almost an instant the child seemed to be
enveloped in the flame, and her agonizins
screams attracted the attention of a num-
Der of persons who were seated in front of
their homes.
Mr.. F. r. Hanna was first to reach the
sufferer, and, putting his coat about the
burning garments he succeeded in eXtin-
gushing the flames. The sexton of Con-
cordia Church was also among those who
responded. In a short time the little vic
tim was in the house, under her mother 5
care. and DIR. Quigley. whose drag store is
at 2lst and G streets, was quick to respond
when notified of the occurrence. DIR. Will
liam Ward was also soon at the house, and
he succeeded in relieving the patient. He
about the back and arms, and her hands
had also been scorched in her attempt to
extinguiSh the flames.
This morning she was doing as well as
could be expected, and while her condition
is serious, il is thought she will recover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-08
THE WORK OF THIEVES.
RObberies Reported From Warrior
Quarters of The CITY

RObberfes Reported From Various
Quarters of the City.
Thieves visited the residence of Watson
karr. corner Maple avenue and Munroe
street. Anacostia, Saturday, and stole a
gold watch case, silver watch chain, scarf
pin, pair gold spectacles and a pair of
gold sleeve buttons. The theft was re-
ported to the detective office yesterday.
Joseph Ripple reports the theft of a gold
ring.
l.. Constantine, sol Florida avenue, COM
plains TO the police that a search-light
lamp was stolen from his wheel while
near Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street
Monday morning.
A suit of clothes and a pair of shoes
were stolen Saturday night from the room
of Frank Ellis. 1124 14th street.
Mrs. NJ. E. Hoover has complained to
the police that she lost or had stolen from
her gold watch with chain attached, gold
ring, two chains and two insect brillants
from Goa c street northeast to 4s0 street
northwest.
w. F. Zeitler. residing at 231 Virigia
avenue southwest, gave colored man a
SO BILL with request to get il changed.
and the man failed to return. The police
were informed and are making an inves-
tigation.
w. A L. Gresham reports the loss by
inert CT long blue overcoat and a pair
of trousers, stolen during the last month
from his house on the Pierce Mill road.
A Paramount bicycle belonging to Will
liam Briscoe of 60 street was stolen
Monday night from in front of GIL street
northwest.
The residence of NJ. F. Palmer 40 l1tn
street, was visited by sneak thieves the
I'd instant, who before leaving secured a
diamond breast pin, pair diamond earrings.
gold and silver chain bracelet, diamond
stick pin, razor and briar wood pipe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-08
RAILROADS.
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.

Ga a.,
1;S0 AN WEEK DAYS; PrTTSbukG ENPK is -
-Parlor and Dining Cars, Harrisburg to Pitts
1o:So AN. PENNSYLVANIA InlrTED.-PuIlnan
Sleeping, Dining. Smoking and Observation Cars
Harrisburg to Chicago, Cincinnati, indianapolis,
s.. Louis Cleveland and Toledo. Buffet Parior
1870 AN. FAST LINE.-Puln,an Buffet Parior
Car to Harrisburg. Buffet Parior Car Harrisburg
$40 PM CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS EXPRESS
ssepPr and "a, , to st to s Louise
N. Xs&hyie tyia GineinnatD; and ctisago
to Fsafs cfase and
10 r% P sofH SaE E GeH EXPRESS
man Sleeping Cars Washington TO Pittsburs and
Harrisburg to ST. Louis and Cincinnati Dining
1910 PM. PACIFIC ExPREss.-Puliman Sleep
ing Cur to Pttsburg.
Niagara Fails All daiiy eseep 5aa sunday 'e"e'e'
1850 AN. for Enira AMI Remove daily. except
7io for RoeSe-se1 Eiis Buff
Ialo and Niagara Fails daily, except Saturday.
1910 PM for Erie and Emra ID da iyA for Canaan
daigus Rochester. Buffalo ami Niagara Falls
tp rT Thila6slR5a New York and the East!
all farlcr Cars. with Dining Car from Baltimore
Eegnlar at Zoo Dining Carr: 500. 300. 1e:0o
a% or '4 i 90 ss R sss $50 ss from 1000 % sna
d1;S5 Pm On Sunday. 100 Dining Carr. 500,
4so go S6 ron iSoo S, ana Il ss mi
For Philadelphia only. Fast Express, 7:5O AN.
week days. EXPRESS. 12:15 PM. week days,
2ol AID $40 PM. daily.
For Boston. without change. 7:50 AN. week days,
and 40 PM daily.
For Baltimore. 6:25. TOO I:5O 500 900. 1000
1870. Hoo AN. 1918. 12:45 1880 col BIS
$40 t4:o0 Limited. 40 4:36. $40 6:15 ESQ
1:1o. 1000. 1910, II rs and II 81 PM On sun
day; 7;oo. 500: 800 9:o5, 1880. II 90 An,
12:l5, 1:15. 2:O1. 3:15. $40 400 Limited, 30
30. 6:15, $50, ITO, 1000. 1910 and II :35
For Pope's Creek Line ESQ AM and 4:ss PM
daily. except Sunday. Sundays, 9O5 AM
FOR Annapolis. 700. 900 AM, 12:15 and 40
PM daily, except Sunday. Sundays. 900 AN.
Atlantic atlantic Coast LinecE.press for Florida and
points on Atlantic Coast Line 4:3O AM. 3:46
PM daily: Richmond only, 1857 AM week
days: Atlanta Special. via Richmond and Seq
board Air Line. 40 PM daily. Accommoda-
ton for Quantico, 7:45 AM. daily and Is p N.
week days.
SEASHoRE CONNECTIONS
For Atlantic City tva Delaware River Bridge all
rail routel. IL 90 AN. 3:I5 and II as PM
daily: via Market Street Wharf, 10 AM and
12:4o PM week days. II IS M. daily.
For Cape May, 1000, 100 AN. week days. IL :35
PM daily.
Ticket offices, corner 18th AMI G streets and ut
the station. 9th and b streets, where orders can
be left for the checking Of baggage to destna
from hotels and residences
]. b. HUTCHINSON r. WOOD
General Manager. General Pass. Agent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-08
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

Schedule In enec: July 4. 1897.
All trims arriv. and leave AT Pennsylvania pas
senGcr station
s:l2 -Daily.-LocaI for Danville. Charlotte
and way stations. Connects ut Manassas for Stras-
Sunday. and at Lyncbhurg with the Norfolk and
Western daily, ard with the Chesapeake and Ohio
Ills AM-Daily.-THE UNITED STATES FAST
MAIL Carries Pullman, Buffet Sleepers. New York
and Washington to Jacksonville. uniting at Sails
Springs, y. C Knoxville. Chattanooga and Nash
Vile Tenn. and 81 ChaI Hottie with Pullman Sleeper
New Orleans. connecting at Atlanta for Birmingham
and Memphis Solid train Washington to New Or
leans ritiout change. Sunset Personally Conducted
every Wednesday &c San Francisco without change.
461 P.M.-Local 70: Front Royal. Strasburg and
45 P%pag.foes for Charlottesville
10. 43 P.M.-Daily. -wASIiINGTON AND sOJTH-
PuIimen vestibIltd Sleepers. Dining Cars and Day
Coat hes. Pullman Si.egers New York to Nashville.
vannah and Jacksonville and New York to Mem
phis. via Birmingham: New York 10 New Orleans.
Coach Washington to Atlanta Southern Railway
Dining Car Greensboro to Montgomery.
s.ys only fer Round Hill: 4:s2 pm daily. except
don. Retu,n ming arrive at Washington $50 s.m.
and $40 pm daily and 800 pm. daily. except
SUNDAY. from Herndon. s.s4 m daily. except Sun.
day. from LeeshurG.
Through trains from the south arrive at WASH
srp Harris ia46 and s2s ap pm aaiiy n except
Sunday and $40 a N; daily from Charlottesville
ton furnished at Offices 51I and 1900 Pennsylvania
avarue. ard at Pennsylvnnia railroad passenger sta
]. NJ. CITIP. Traffic Manager.
W. A. TURK. Gen Pass Agent
ty3 L. S. BROWN. Gen. Agent Pass. Dept