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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-22
BUILDING FALLS INTO DEBRIS.
Collapses on Top of the People Who Tenant
1.-two Deaths Certain.

1.-two Deaths Certain.
st. Paul, June PA watertown, s.
D.. special to The Pioneer Press says:
At o'clock last night the city was
startled by the general fire alarm and
a terrible shock. accompanied by loud
report. The fire department quickly
responded to the scene on Oak street,
where the Mullholland building was
found in ruins. This was a large two
story brick building occupied by Berg
& Olsen as a saloon. and the upper
story filled with roomers. The walls
gave way without any warning at a
time when the saloon was full of people,
many Of whom had come from the coun-
try to town to see Ringing Bros cir
Gus. Their names cannot be ascertained
at this writing.
The building is total ruin, and the
entire walls have fallen into the base
| ment. Those who were known to be in
the building and have been gotten ou,
| are: David Ball. right rib broken; S.
Mcdowell. cut about head: D. W. Brad
| ley. badly cut about the head and in
| jured in the back; Herman Seek. back
| injured: Mrs. Austin. cut about the
| head and shoulders; Dave Wallerhouse
| will die: Phillip Patterson. dead whe,
found. The fire department is at work
on the wreck. as there are some bodies
thought to be under the debris.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-22
CHILDREN FIND A CORPSE.
Details Of the KiNing OF Jos. Medlin by
,Iohn SolIfnrer FL Al

Vincennes, Ind, June 22-Some chill
dren playing in a lane in Lawrence
county, Ills. four miles from this city,
found the dead body of a man lying in
a fence corner Sunday morning. In
vestigation showed that it was the body
of Joseph Medlin, a farm hand of that
locality. 1t was also found that Medlin
had been shot with a shotgun, the load
having struck him in the back. Sus-
picion at once pointed to John Sollinger,
q farmer near whose house the body
was found. 1t was known that Medlin,
who was cousin of Mrs. Sollinger, had
gone to Sollinger's house Saturday night
intoxicated, where he, it is alleged
created a disturbance and broke up the
furniture and threatened Sollinger. Med
lin once worked for Sollinger. but was
discharged because of an alleged inti-
macy between him and Mrs. Sollinger
The husband is said to have been very
Jealous. and threatened to kill his wife's
cousin. Sunday night Sollinger, who
had been in hiding all day, went to
Lawrence and surrendered.
1t Is alleged that he confessed that he
killed Medlin. but after going to Jail
denied knowing anything about the
case. 1t is charged that Sollinger in his
first statement duplicates several 9TH
ers. The coroner's verdict held SOL
linger as the slayer of Medlin, and
Lewis Partee and Joe Farr as accom-
plices. 1t is charged that Sollinger sent
Partee to Farr's house to borrow the
gun and that he stated that he wanted
to shoot Medlin with it and that it was
loaned with a full knowledge of the
deadly purpose it was to be used for,
Sollinger. 1t is said. shot Medlin while the
latter was sitting on a fence. in the
presence Of Farr and Partee. Medlin
was considered the ,neighborhood bully.
and was Quarrelsome when Intoxicated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-22
To see wsass sh. n1.sssr with Ham.

Toledo, Ohio. June 22.-The re-
publican state convention meets here
this afternoon. It will nominate o
full state ticket. and endorse q can.
didate for United States senator.
There is no opposition to Hanna for
senator, or Gov. Bushnell and the
other state officers for denomination.
The whole fight is for control Of the
state central committee. which Sc
lects the campaign chairman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-22

Chicago, June 22.-Scores at base ball
made by League clubs yesterday were
as follows: At Pittsburg-Chicago 6,
Pittsburg 2: at Cincinnati-St. Louis 3,
Cincinnati 8: at Washington-Philade
phia 2, Washington 8; at Brooklyn
Boston II. Brooklyn 6; at Baltimore
New York 6. Baltimore 2: (second
game) New York 6. Baltimore S: at
Cleveland-Louisville 6, Cleveland s.
Western League: At Columbus-De-
troit 2. Columbus 13; at Grand Rapids
Indianapolis 10, Grand Rapids IL; at
Kansas City-Minneapolis Z. Kansas
City IL; ct Milwaukee-St. Paul 4, Mil
waukee 3.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-22
Meeting of Birnctaiiic Leacuers.

Cincinnati, June 22.-The convention
of the Ohio Valley Bimetallic League
will be called to order this morning at
Pixies Opera House by its president,
Jephtha Garrard. after which temporary
officers and special committees will be
chosen and a speech by Charles A.
Towne, Of Minnesota. Will be heard.
Hon. William J. Bryan will arrive this
morning to address the convention
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-22

Taken From the Waterfowl Ruins.
Waterfowl, s. D., June 22.-So
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-22
Murder the Result Of jealousy,

Louisville, June 22.-Thomas Jenkins,
cigarmaker. was shot and killed yes
terday morning at his home by William
Quinn. The shooting is said to have
been due to jealousy. Quinn made his
escape after the shooting, and is still at
large, with very little prospect of being
caught at present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-22
Mccartney Gets ON, Too.

Washington, June 22.-The court
instructed the jury in the case Of
Broker John W. Mccartney, for al
legged contempt in the senate sugar
trust investigation committee. to re-
turn . verdict of acquittal McCart-
ney u the last Of the alleged recu-
SAINT witnesses to be tried, so the
record stands: Acquittals, six; con-
victions, one; namely, Broker Chap
man. who served rs days in Jail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-22
RECORD DAY ON THE TARIFF.
Senate Goes Through Fifty-Six Pages q
the Bill-End Not Far on.

the Bill-End Not Far OF
Washington, June %. = The senate
made giant stretches on the tariff bill
yesterday, covering fifty-six pages and
establishing a record for progress dur
ing this tariff debate. The last two
schedules Of the dutiable list, covering
paper and manufactured sundries, were
completed, with the exception of the
paragraphs on hides, gloves, coal and
some lesser articles, which went over.
This advanced the senate to the free
list, which was taken up at p. m and
completed in three hours. Early in the
day the wool and silk schedules went
over with an agreement that wool
would be taken up today. After that
the tobacco schedule. the reciprocity
provisions and the internal revenue Dor.
tions of the bill, as well as the many
Isolated paragraphs passed over, re-
main to be considered. The progress
yesterday was SO marked, however, that
for the first time there was a feeling
that the end was not far of.
The house passed a bill to appropri-
ate 100000 for the repair of dry dock
No. at the New York navy yard, and
after receiving favorable report on q
joint resolution permitting foreign ex-
hibitors at the Omaha exposition under
stringent provisions to bring .laborers
into the United States to take charge of
exhibits. adjourned until Thursday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-22

far two dead bodies, those Of D. w.
Bradley and Phillip Patterson. have
been taken out of the wrecked Null
holland building. The injured res
cued are: David Waterhouse. who
will die; Henry Zeck. s. Mcdowell
and Mrs. Austin. Digging 10 still in
progress. There are moro bodies in
the ruins.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-22
Yates ID Rsvsnus Collector.

Washington. June 22.-The presi-
dent has made these nominations:
c. p. Hitch, marshal, southern dis
trict Of Illinois; Richard Yates, col
lector Of internal revenue for the
Eighth district of Illinois.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-22
Wool is Undsr Consideration.

Washington, June 22.-The wool
schedule was taken up in the senate
today. The first contest came on
the motion to reduce the rate of first
class woolen from IL to 10 cents per
pound, which carried, IS to IS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-22
Two Women Killed in q Runaway.

Dubuque, Ia, June 22-Mrs. Maria
Jones Hay, daughter Of the late General
Jones. and her cousin, Mrs. Scott, of Chi
cago. an elderly woman, were instantly
killed in a runaway at noon yesterday.
The ladies' attended q funeral with the
wife OF D. d. Myers. They occupied a
two-seated buggy, drawn by a single
horse. Mrs. Myers was driving. While
descending street with a heavy grade
the hold-back strap broke and the horse
dashed down the hill. Mrs. Myers was
first to jump and was only slightly in
1ured. Mrs Hay was thrown against
the gutter and her neck was broken and
skull crushed. Mrs. Scott remained in
the rear seat until the horse plunged off
the street into a yard below. She fell
against the curb
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-22
All w mt Well.

LordJu. June e2.-The ceremony
at st. Paul's passed of without =
hitch and the queen returned to
Buckingham palace At 1:S0 p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-22

Pure, rich blood feeds the nerves.
That 10 why Hoods Sarssparilla. the
great blood purifier. cures nervous
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-22

Tn ARaUs delivered every sven.
ing st your deor at los . wssk.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-06-20

bers Of our hearts with fingers ten der aud torn from the nails of the cross ef Calvary and says, 50 ye into all parts Of the world and preach the Gospel to every creat- ure, and our eyes are blended and our ears deaf and our hearts sad denea and we see not, hear not and feel rot the presence of the heavenly visitor
 Worldly pride and ambition have choked the, door way ike tangled ivy leaves and the creaking hinges slowly admit the Kindly guests, and some day, am afraid, will stand unshronaea in His presence. aud lay down at His feet nothing but leaves.
 Oh womanl ours is a busy life, aed often cares weigh heavily apoa hs. and we are prone to exelain, who is sufficient far these things, But He has said, To. am with you always, and we have much to re= joice over 5n the dawn af the twen= tieth century under the stars and stripes Of our glorious Republic. Cherished By the gsandest chivaIfg oa earth-AaeFicaa manhood guarded and protected on all sides. yet with uasifniteI freedom, let us study weil the ground on which we sand If ever this glorious country IS numbered with fhe nations that forget God, is daem will De sealed og vain and fniviloas wonanhea5.
 The new woman $ ia taR la7d with her theories-ma aotaI science. spieituaIism, theosophy-dust and mud and protop.asm af q disregard of church and state.
 Today ealis for women tried and true, with inc reputation of the tenth legion, taking as their watch wof3. tte mountains shall depart aAd the hills be removed, but my loving kindness shall not depart from you, neither shall the covenant of ny peace be removed, saith the Lsrd that haea mercy upon you, and with banners that fling to the breeze the glad tidipgs aA earth shaa be filed with 3ae Asa9@iesi9eo of the glory 9f 5he L5r5 as 1he waters cover the sea.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-06-20
AN ELECTRIC LINE, A CITIZEN APPEALS TO OUR
 ALDERMEN FOR ONE
Hold That Which You Have Until
 You Get Something Better.
Editor of tI.c Graphic:

Editor of l.e Grapaie:
 Dear sir:-Thefe is no enc thing 8 young and growing city should more carefully guard than her permanent or extended charters, and Pine Bluff has had lessons enough in this time to profit by II in the future.
 The Cotton Belt aud Valley roads eouId have been easily carrie2 along the north side of the lake and thus have made less danger to fife. and avoided the constant annoyance of switching, and the noise incident to traffic; and had this been done, it is idle to talk about it having had the effect t. lose us the shops Bat had that course have beea pursued it would have capitalized city inn provements and we would hage had a street car line today, for the haul to the business part of the city, which could not have been changed, would have sustained it.
 The city street railway charters should have been so constructed that the iron and ties could not have been removed without the consent of the city, and t is now eontended with much good legal authority. that such was the jest cons truetion of the charter anyway, but if so, 1t was not cared for by the proper officials. Be this as itmay, there should have been, no doubt in iss language on this subject.
 4 city charter is very valuable thing. and is yielded by the city for q common benefit to its citizens. aud should never be granted unless those benefits are 90 assured.
 lt is often the case that by grant Ing city charter, it endangprs the possibility and probability of the city getting in force more neces ary If Lot more useful character and when this is the case their issu- anees should De so blended as to re sult [ in establishing both.
 ! Arbitrary restrictions in a char ter iS net consistent with the nuo- iie good, but IoosA uses of this great power of municipal corporations puts it u once too much at the mercy of tho private corporation. It at onee removes the induetiop ,,f poker. asf makes thu f11poy is3I
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-06-20
r+nnessee Csntennial Exposition.

At Nashville, Tenn, May lsf v. Oct. 3lst, ls96.
 For the above occasion the Cottop. Belt Route will sell tickets Pine l'iu"3 |" Nashville and return as follows E Class "A"-These tickets will 1s on sale April .4th and daily on al"| after April 18th. u and incl'ln''s| 0ctober f5tl 1897. with final retai''| limit Nov 1sh. 1897. at $ls.75. M lass B''-'I'ickets on sale Ap''' 29tl aud daily thereafter to and '"| ehlding October 18th. with return. limit of 20 days from date of sale "' Sl3.10. I, Class ''-1irkets OH sale Apr'| ss9til and every ii'tisssliis and 'ihaes= day 'hereafte t. and incfndinS oNs| 2Gth with return limit Of lt dasa from date of sale Ut $l0.UO.
 |. W. FARLEY. Agent
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-06-20

the major, the creature greater than the creator.
 Controlled by the ordinary agency of progress, there is 9 fine future in store for Pine Bluff if the admins tration of her public affairs are properly watched and the just civic functions thoroughly guarded. But mistakes as to matters of muni- eipal moment are troublesome and costly to rectfy. Some of our most worthy citizens are asking for Q long time charter for water and lights for the city. The plea is.that it will cheapen water and light to the peo- pie and to the corporations. We have already practicable water and light plant, somewhat inefficient and rather costly, but the city has lit in it's power to correct these 1 troubles in . legitimate way and without paying out big lawyers fees, and this is decidedly better than losing the present advantage of get ting 2 street railway, bg simply organizing competition against the only public enterprise We have.
 Tie pata,#a.s Of the two plants is  deficient f9f supply plant of eiec- tricitY to giee us, in addition to lights, an electric street railway. land the city aethorities should see that 10 charter goes for oae. with lout correct obligation assuring lothers.
 is sagges ted that the profits of the electric light ahd water enter i ieisi ? sss-s vii go into the construction 9fa street raj waF There is aoE much promises of profits in war between two competing lpiants of that class in this city, and besides corporations taEe care of dividend first and inves tnents afterwards
 Steel is very cheap now, and the motive power is the only thing ex- pensiVe about a street railway, so the authorities oa this subject say. and when 3 charter goes for one that is costly t fs simply economy and jaastiee to the city that should carry with it the cheaper addition.
 Itis nonsense 1o say that bicYel= 1 ing has destroyed the necessity of 3 street car here We have some la, ,9G4 inhabitants and less than 500 wheels, and that at once demon. sFates 3 fiqe margin for patronage. There is nothing in modern ages which is so useful enliveniag, heaithfuI and necessary to a city as electric street railroads. They brighten business, quicken the peo= i pie. encourage industry and inter- communication among the citizens, opens Up her parks, increases at, tendance upon she churches, furnishes a cheap medium for an outing for our little ones, fill your theat,es, add to all public entertain ments, stimulates all the energies of d community, and our city fathers should concentrate every effort to have one constructed for us.
 Very peetfully,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-06-20
~p.c at AaxessnAent.

The tslx hluk for the collection oi " .ss1 special ;lssessmeat upon the re;ti IlVQsasSsS| nj -trict No !. for The purpost of pa Y iiis l3 bs,cn pl;it.ed h my llasls. Ali owBes ss,4 rs:l prupertyf Iydng in tlae diSfi7''t ay,e2si55 etiil3fl tj Dxl tn IT nRntS 10 iilt thitty dsys fr0xn date. If Su;h pn y yfl1anpssRs n5f mud 6, xction Will lle cs)inin sn4Fe 9s] and of that tiJne fnr the c0lidcf
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-09-02
A CLEVER sWiNDLE.
A Faktr Works q Clever Trick on =,
South Dakota Merchant.

"A Faktr Works q Clever Trick on -
n South Dakota Merchant.
A new and sleek swindle is being per-
petrated on business men in South Dakota.
The plan Of operation is as follows:
About two weeks ago q runner got or
the train at Athol and represented himself
as the representative OF firm in Chicago
which was manufacturing new kind Of
paint. After setting forth the excellent
qualities of the paint, he said that in order
to introduce the paint and get it rapidly
before the public they had adopted the
novel scheme Of giving bicycle free to
one merchant in every town. who would
order given amount OF the paint, and
push 1t. A very important part OF the
deal, especially to the agent or manufac-
turer, was that the cash was to accompany
the order for paint.
C. NJ. Sullivan thought this an excellent
chance to get bicycle free, so he ordered,
the required amount Of paint and planked
down the requisite amount Of cash, and the
agent left town happy.
In due course of time the paint arrived
but no bicycle came with it. Mr.. Sullivan's
suspicious were aroused and he wrote
letter to the firm in Chicago, but no such
firm could be found, and Mr.. Sullivan con-
cluded he had paid dearly for some ex-
perience. The man was captured at Red
field and was only too willing to ''make
things right"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-09-02
DEFINES VALID MARRIAGES.
Pension Decision by the Assistant
Secretary OF the Interior.

Pension Decision by the Assistant
Secretary Of the Interior.
Assistant Secretary of the Interior Web
ster Davis has rendered an important de-
cision in pension claim involving the def
milton Of valid marriage. The policy
laid down affects great many cases. Mr..
Davis holds:
"Where it il shown by the evidence
that both parties fully intended and
consented to the maintenance Of bona
fide marital relations and subsequent
to the time, when they we're competent
to sustain such status by removal OF a
pre-existing impeachment, did consent to
the maintenance Of such marital relations
by constant and continuous cohabitation,
acknowledging each other as husband and
wife, and being universally recognized as
such by the community in which they
lived, joining church membership, uniting
in deeds and conferences as husband and
wife and deporting themselves generally
in accordance with good morals, valid
marriage is essentially established"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-09-02
THE NEWS OF THEQAY'
SOUTH DAKOTA HAPPENINGS IN
CONDENSED FORM.
Horse Raisers Charge State Veter.
marian with ''Ruthless Slaughter"
OF Animals and Will Attempt to
Recover Damages from the State.
win TRY to Get Damages.

State Veterinarian Elliott has made sew
eral visits to the Cheyenne Agency this
summer and on each of his trips has or
dered horses in the Rousseau herd to be
killed, pronouncing them to be afflicted
with CHAMBERS. He has killed about 100
out Of the herd, and on his last inspection
declared that the whole herd Of about SOC
more was so badly tainted with the dis
ease that they would probably have to be
all killed. Rousseau was not willing to
allow such wholesale slaughter without
further evidence, and employed j. NJ.
Treacy, veterinarian from Sturgis, to
come out to his ranch and examine the
herd. He also examined other herds while
In that part OF the country, and reports
that in over 1000 head examined by him
he found only two cases in which there
were symptoms Of CHAMBERS. He charac-
terizes the killing done by the state veter-
marian as ruthless slaughter" On his
report Rousseau and others who had their
horses killed by the state veterinarian will
attempt to recover from the state for their
alleged damages.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-09-02
EDrroR AND Pun.
l IJICIDES IN A HOTEL
1tfiKNoWN YOUNG WOMAN KILLS
esERSELF IN CHICAGO.
1ttf.Nlurder Carried Ont With tho
Ueuost erattOn-ToOk Bath,
Made Up Her Bed. Then Swal'
lowed Morphine and Died.
Kiils Hcrsclf In . Hotel.


"A handsome young woman, whose name
u unknown, killed herfelf in the Victoria
l House at Chicago, where she was guest.
The suicide was evidently carried out
! With the utmost deliberation. as the young
woman had evidently slept in the bed dur
me tie night, taken bath in the morning,
s1sade up the bed, and then swallowing
1norphine lay down to die.
In N envelope which bore no address 4
note was found on the table. 1t read:
TO Whoever You May Be: Please dc
not Try 70 find out who am; ask and
6eG of ron, whoever You may be, and re-
nsesnber Il il my last favor ask on earth
~ dying woman. And for my mothers
sa1e Do not try. don't care what you do
with my body. Remember, please, don't
nv, Tor my mothers sake"
On her finger was plain gold band and
N tho inside was engraved "A. NJ. E." In
IL bundle al four collars two were marked
u. II. G., ? one ada" and one IL. M
IN collar which she had been wearing WAS
marked similarly to one Of the collars in
~ package, IL. H. G.''
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-09-02
THINKS ANDREE SAFE
OPINION OF EXPLORER BALD
WIN OF BROOKLYN.
the Interior Observation-Disclosures
. Valid Marriage-U. =. Marshals
Slain by MOOnsl1iners.
Thinks Andree wiz Return.

Thinks Andree VIII Return.
Arctic Explorer Baldwin, when seen by
reporter in Brooklyn, N. Y, Monday,
declared his belief that Andree will come
back safely from his journey in search OF
the north pole. Baldwin has recently re-
turned from Europe, where he talked with
leading scientists, all Of whom share his
belief.
"Andree," said he, sis man of learning
and great ingenuity. He studied the
problem and had been vised by many men
of experience. Scientific men hold to the
theory that the upper air currents are
warmer than below. If Andree can keep
up among these he will be in no danger of
freezing. Those northern regions are not
all water, as many suppose. There is a
great deal of land and thousands Of miles
Of solid ice, SO the chances are good that
should he descend he will find safe land
ing place.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-09-02

Back from the Frozen North.
The steamer Windward, which left
England June 10 for Franz Josefland to
bring back the Jackson Farnsworth party
who spent three winters in the Arctic
regions, passed Aberdeen Sunday on her
return trip. She signaled that all were
well on board. During the present sum-
mer the expedition was to make an at
tempt to reach the highest point north
through an opening In the Queen Victoria
Sea, through the open water discovered by
jackson