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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-22
1OUTH ER
HOTEL.
ST. LOUIS,
Fronting on Walnut, 4th and 9Th SITS,
LAVEILLE, WARNER & CO,
PROPRIETORs.


During the past year this Hotel has been
thoroughly overhauled, re-painted. fires
coed, re-carpeted and re-furnished from
top to bottom, and is 6rst-class in all re-
spects.
The SOUTHERN is located near the
center of business, the theaters, and all
places of amusements. Its tables are sup
piled with the best the markets afford, and
there is in the Hotel building the neatest
RESTAURANT in the city for Ladies and
Gentlemen.
There have been added twenty Eve bath
rooms and closets also, fourteen large
sample rooms on the Office floor, especially
suited to travelling men who have goods to
show.
The proprietors are determined that the
SOUTHERN HOTEL" shall be among the
best hotels of the country, and hope to
greet their .old friends, as well as many
new ones, promising every attention that
will add to their comfort, and make them
feel at home.
There is an improved elevator leading
| from the first floor. Railroad and steam
boat ticket offices, news stand, and West
ern Union Telegraph Office in rotunda of
Hotel.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-01-20
BOOKS AND DOGS JAS PROPAGA.
TORS OF DISEASE.
RnII nInm rar.Et.

Among the many agents Tor the spread OF
infeCtiOus-diseases are, il seems, sour do
nestle pets" For the propagation Of fe-
yer q dog is sometimes as bad, or worse,
than a drain, and a case is referred to in
the Sanitary Record in which scarlet fever
was carried from one child to another by a
favOrite retriever. The dog had been reared
in a house where scariatina prevailed, and
was subsequently given TO a friend Of the
family. Shortly after one Of the children
in the dogs new home was attacked with
malignant scarlatina and died. Dsinfact-
ants were used plentifully, and every
precautiOn taken to prevent a re-
cuuence Of the malady, but in two
months time a second child took the same
disease, in its worst form, and died. as
the dog had been the constant companion
and playfellOT Of these children. its WoOlly
coat, it is alleged, became so charged with
contagious matter as to render il a source
If disease ana death. Although e is only
fair to the dog to admit tina. the children
may have caught the fever from other
sources than his wOOlly coat, yet there is
reason to fear that both dogs and cats, es-
pecially the latter, do occasionally assist in
the circulation Of infectious illnesses, and
where fever prevails the sooner they are
lodged out Of the house the better. They
are, however, probably not more dangerous
in this respect than books. No one VITO
takes up a book from the library ever
troubles himself or herself as to the ante
ceaents Of the volume; it may have Just
left the hands Of the fever patient.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-01-20
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

A. A. Seloyer, a broker in New York,
failed Monday. He was formerly partner
Of Rufus Hatch, and one of the heaviest
stock Spectators in the street. His liza
bilities are estimated at S750,000.
A cattle train on the Hannibal and St.
Joseph Railroad ran through bridge at
Eureka City on Sunday, destroying the
bridge, smashing the locomotive and three
cars, and killing or manning all the cattle
in them.
A bill has been introduced in the Ohio
House Of Representatives to punish va
grants and common beggars.
The Cook county National Bank, at Chi
cago, closed its doors yesterday, owing, it
is reported, to the nOn-receipt Of promised
and expected aid.
The Rhode Island Legislature balloted
twice yesterday for United States Senator
without result.
The Republican caucus at Harrisburg
yesterday nominated John Allison, Regis
ter Of the Treasury at Washington, for
United States Senator.
Governor Cochran, Of Delaware, was in
augurated yesterday. In his inaugural he
denounces the military interference in Lou
isiana.
Lieut.. Gov. Latta, of Pennsylvania,
was inaugurated yesterday. He denOunc-
ed the military interference in Louis
lana.
Snow slides occur daily in the canOns
Of Utah,and many persons have been caught
IN them and thus lost their lives.
Canon Kingsley was reported from Lon
don yesterday as dying.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-01-20
THE SUBSIDY STEAL.
Another COntumaciOus witness.
MIR. Beck Puts Him Through a
Course of Sprouts.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.-The Com
mittee Of Ways and Means, making inves-
| tigatiOn into the Pacific Mail subsidy busi-
ness, had before them to-day Charles A.
Wetm0re, correspondent Of the San Fran
cisco Alta California, and after numerous
interrog lions, to which the witness did
not give satisfactory replies, his dispatch,
dated Jan. 4, was read, in which it was
said leading members of the committee,
particularly Messrs. Dawes and Beck and
others who were particularly severe in de-
nOureing Irwin and calling for an investi-
CATION, had become singularly silent or
slow in pursuit of facts.
Mr.. Beck-Did you ever hear me use a
word Of denuneiatiOn Of Irwin? If so,
state it.
Witness replied that he obtained his i'm
preston from what took place before the
committee and House Of Representatives,
from addresses and speeches, and from the
action against Irwin.
Mr.. Beck-You named me.
Witness-Perhaps your vote indicated it.
Il was an impression from the evidence
crested in nay mind.
Mr.. Beck-There is not one word Of
truth in it. Have 1, in any shape or form,
done anything to let up on SchumakeT?
Witness-I was so informed several
times.
Mr.. Beck-Have failed to ascertain any
important facts from Schumacher
Witness-I only knew he had not been
called before the bar Of the House.
Mr.. Beck-Did you not know Schuma-
ker is again to appear before US?
Witness-I do not know.
Mr. Beck-Haye the committee failed to
ask questions they ought to have asked9
Witness-DOn't know that they have.
Mr.. Beck-DO you not know the fact
that Schumacher is still a witness?
Witness was told in New York, at
the Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph Office,
think, by one Of the clerks, that he had
seen Schumacher in town, he having been
reported as gone away.
Mr.. Beck-What is the significance Of
that statement?
Witness-Simply an inference that the
committee had not found out where he
was. Witness had been told the commit
tee refused to examine Irwin as to stock
operations, and Irwin told him Mr.. Dawes
had torn out a page Of evidence on that
subject. The reason assigned for Mr..
Beck's easy treatment Of Mr.. Schumaker.
was that the latter was a Democrat. A
check was said, also, to have been traced to
Mr.. Beck.
Mr.. BeCk-I want the mans name.
Witness-I think it can be verified by
Mr.. FAINT.
Mr.. Beck-Giye me the mans name. 1t
is a lie.
Witness-It was not stated to me as a
fact, and did not state it as a fact.
AMER further questioning without OBJ |
tanning the name Of WetmOre's informant,
Mr.. Beck asked that the witness be brought |
before the bar of the House.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-01-20
NEW YORK.
The Union League Club Shirks
the Louisiana Question.
Fearful Loss of Life in a Brook
lyn Fire.

NEW YORK, Jan. ia meeting Of the
Union League Club was held last evening
10 take action in regard 10 the Louisiana
question. There was a great deal Of spir-
tied discussion, but no result was reached,
other than laying the whole matter on the
table.
Grants Louisiana Policy Sustained.
At a meeting Of the Republican Central
committee to night uesOlU tiOns were adopted
sustaining throughout the action Of President
Grant in the Louisiana matter, ard setting
forth that, even if what was done was ille-
gal, it was done without the knowledge Of
the President and with a sincere desire on
the part Of the officers Of the government
to perform simply their duty.
A Human Holocaust in BROOKLYN.
Tonight a fire broke out in the grocery
store Of F. j. BOldecker, corner of HOyte
and Pacific streets, Brooklyn. The flames
originated in the basement and soon en-
velOped the entire structure. There
were five families in the house.
Boldeker and his family, who occupied
the second floor, escaped. Mrs. Blood
and two sons, who occupied the third floor,
jumped from the windows. Mrs.
Blood was killed and the two sons fatally
injured. The same floor was occupied
by Timothy Mccormick, his sons
Patrick and John, and daughter, e.
len. John escaDed, but his father
and brother were sufocated, while his sis
ter was fatally injured by jumping from a
window. A number Of persons were seri-
Ously wounded and others slightly burned
in endeayOring to escape. Loss, So, 1000.
MOuItOn's CrOss.ExaminRtIOn.
Now that the crOss-examinatiOn of Fran
els ID. MoultOn has begun, even greater in
terest, if possible, seems TO be taken in the
scandal trial, and from an early hour this
morning crowds besieCed the entrance to
the Brooklyn City court room. But few
minutes were required in which to pack
the space allotted to the public once
the doors were opened. Counsel were
all early in place. MOulton and TiltOn ar
rived together, and Beecher and wife, &C
cOmpanied by the wife of their SOD Fred
erick, entered precisely at IL O'Clock, as the
court was being formally opened. Mrs.
Field, Mrs. TiltOn and Mrs. Shearman, Oc-
cUpied their accustomed places. When
the jurors were called, VIM. II. Davis was
missing, and nearly ten minutes were
wasted in waiting his arrival. As soon as
he took his seat, the cross examination Of
MOulton was continued by ex-Judge
Porter
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-01-20
STATUS OF THE IRON TROURLEs

The troubles between the emDlovers
and employees Of the iron manufactures
and wOrkm5n Of Pittsburg especially and
Pennsylvania generally, seems to be get
ting more serious and general. The men
are refusing to work at the proposed reduc-
ton IN wages, while the manufacturers
claim that 10 is q necessity until The business
shall revive, and thai It was only intended 70
keep the reduction in force until such time.
italian labOrers are said to be taking the
place OF the old w0rkmen, and answer
the same purpose in the mines. The md
dlerS claim that trade Is being diverted
from IIJtsgurg by the enforced fdleness,
and that the cost Of other branches of the
trade should be reduced as well as the
workmen. The most Of the mills, how
ever, are Kept running on much bar bought
in the East, although the pudding fur
naces are shut down. Five Of the twelve
blast furnaces Of Pittsburg are idle. The
troubles al Troy Iron Works are not
wholly settled as yet. The works are said
70 bear the appearance Of a military fort,
being strongly guarded by policemen.
Burdens Water Mill is running. with the
exception Of the pudding furnaces. II te
''scrapers" aud ''ball rollers" at COrnine's
Works have resumed work. Five pud-
ding furnaces have been 10 up and the
scrap furnaces charged. Several puddlers
from other cities applied at the office for
work on Monday. At the Bessamer Stea'
Works everything is quiet, though a large
number OF men on Tuesday were walking
up and down the railroad track between
these works aud Burdens Mills. There
has been no trouble whatever at the lower
factory. At Burdens Mills, on the fats,
fifteen Furnaces are lighted up, but cannot
be charged until tire snow and ice are re-
moved with which they were filed.
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form larger and more sOul-sickening than
all the Others. Its appearance was more
CHASTITY than any description had ever read
about witches aud old hags. This mixture
Of devil and human marched right up to
me with face and look that will haunt
me to my grave. Il began by making
threatening gestures, and all the time talk
ing to me, saying that it would thrust its
fingers through my ribs and drink my
blood. Then it would stretch out its long,
bOny, skeleton fingers, that looked like
sharp knives, and Ia, ha, Then it said it
would sit upon ME and press me into
he'll. That it would roast me with brim-
stone and dash my burnt entrails into
my eyes. Saying this, it sprang
upon me, and for what seemed to
me an age, 1 fought the unearthly
thing. At last it said, "Let me co. and
when 1 did it glided to the door, and Civ
ing me one deadly look, it said, 81 will
soon be back with all the legiOns Of hell,
and then l will be the death Of YOU; YOU
shall not be alive one hour 1 left my
room and went out into the night. Just as
soon IS 1 touched the street l put my foot
on dead body. The whole street and
pavement was covered with men, women
and children, lying heaped close together,
with their cold, pale, white faces turned up
to heaven. Some looked like they were
sleeping whilst others seemed TO have died
in awful agony, and their faces presented
hOyrid coHtOrtiOuS. Others had their eyes
bursted from their heads, and hanging
out on their faces. And when 1 would
step on them they would come to
life, and with their bloody eyebails glaring
az me, raise up to my face and curse
me. Ic0uld not move without placing my
feet on dead bodies, and when / would step
on q dead body, it would open its ewes
and cry; then the dead mother would raise
up and pronounce a curse upon me for
trampling under foot her child. Aud devils
would surround me, and, with hOrrid
Oaths, curse me for disturbing the dead. /
would tremble and beg and try to find some
place to put my feet, but the dead were in
heaps, and covered all the ground so that 1
could neither walk nor stand without put
ting my feet on a dead body. 1 would
stop and pant for breath, aud then / could
feel a corpse under my feet, and it would
raise up, throw its arms around me, and
curse me for tTampling on it. It vas in
this way that put in that whole night.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-01-20
UNITED STATES SENATORS.
Francis D. Herman Elected I'm New
York.

Francis d. Herman Elected I'm New
York.
ALBANY, Y. Y, Jan. 19.-The vote to-
day in the Legislature for United States
Senator resulted as follows: Senate-E. D.
Morgan, IL; Francis D. Herman, Is. As
sembly-E. D. Morgan, 81; Francis d.
Herman, Il. Total for Morgan, 90; for
Herman, 81; majority for Herman, 10.
Minnesota Votes, bat Fails TO Elect
ST. PAUL, Jan. 19.-The vote in the
Legislature for United States Senator is as
follows: Senaie-A. Ramsey, Is; G. 4.
Davis, s; J. Donnelly, y; scattering 2.
House-Ramsey, 42; Donnelly, Al; Davis,
10; Gilman, 3; scattering 4.
BIOOd.LetIing Chandler Loses the
First Heat.
LANSING, MICH, Jan. 19.-The voting
for Senator commenced at three o'clock in
each house, all the members being present.
Chandler received 63, the balance being
scattered among thirteen different candi-
dates. Il requires 81 to eject.
Hon. Joseph e. Mcdonald Elected in
Indiana.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Jan. I9.-The fol-
lowing is the result of the vote for United
States Senator to-day: Senate-JCseph f.
Mcdonald 23 Danl. d. Pratt Is, r. W.
Thompson Z, Jas. Buchanan 4, and w. 5.
Holman l. HOuse-NcDonald 80, Pratt
26, Buchanan Q, Holman 8, Gen. Tom.
Brown ?, ". W. Curry 2. Five members
were absent. This gives Mr.. Mcdonald
majority Of two on joint ballot.
Nebraska Fails to Elect.
OMAHA, Jan. 19.-Tbe first ballot for
-, I@v~ Il
follows: John NJ. Thayer II, E. S. Dun
dy y, A. S. Paddock Q, o. r. Mason 5,
scattering 6. Necessary to a choice, p.
A Democrat Elected In Pennsylvania.
HARRISBURG, Pa, Jan. ia ballot
was taken to-day in each branch Of the
Legislature for United States Senator,
with the following result: Senate-Alli-
son 30, Wallace Is. HOuse-AllisOn IS,
Wallace 107. Wallace's majority, s.
Hannibal HamIin Reelected in
Maine.
AUGUSTA, Me-, Jan. 19.-In the SEN
ate, to-day, Hannibal Hamlin received p
votes for United States Senator, and John
G. Talbot 3. In the House, Hamlin re-
ceived 81 and Talbot 40.
Two Ballots in Massachusetts without
an EiectiOus
Boston, Jan. 19.-The first ballot for
United States Senator in the Senate result
ed as follows: Dawes Is, Abbott IA, HOar
>, Adams l, Chas. Devens, jr., l, y. 2.
Banks l. a second ballot was taken with
the same result.
HOuse-The first ballot resulted as fol-
lows: Whole number Of votes go; neces-
sary to a choice 1l6. Dawes IS, Abbott
20, Z. r. HOar 81, Charles Francis Adams
IA, Charles Devens, jr., 2, Alex. II. Bull
lock 2, Wendell Phillips 2, William Castor
/. The second ballot in the House gave
Dawes 90, Abbott II, Hoar 43, Adams 16.
Carpenters Reelection Certain.
MADISON, Wis, Jan. 19.-HOn. E. W.
Keys, Chairman of the Republican State
Central Committee, telegraphs to the Chi
cGgo Inter-Ocedll tonight, that Carpenters
reelection is now certain.
Missouri
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 19.-The vote in the
General Assembly for United States Sena-
tor to-day was as follows: Senate Cocker
i'll, 81; Parker, g. House-COckerill, %;
Schurz, 3; Parker, %; Shields, l.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-01-20
NEW ORLEANS.
Appeal of the Patrons of HuS-
bandry to Their Brethren
in the North.
Is the Military Subordinate to the
Civil AutbOrity?-A Fresh Out
rage-Sheridan and Others
Sued for 100000
Damages.
The Patrons Of HusBandry Endorse
aEa E-.E.- -E,o.-.-..Laa...- rn.--o-.

The Patrons Of Husbandry Endorse
the subcommittee Report.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 19.-The Patrons
of HuSbandTy OF Louisiana and Mississippi
have issued an address 70 the Order
throughout the United States, endorsing
the report of the subcommittee Of Con-
greSs. The address concludes as follows:
Believe US, this report made by gentle
men Of the North, and intelligent Con
gressmen of both political parties, tell you
the truth. We refer 1t to you, and trust
every patrontO whom this appealmay come,
will give it attentive reading.
Little Phil. Has TO Dance 10 q New
Tune.
j. U. Dough, through his attorney, Judge
John A. Campbell, has fled petition in
the Sixth District Court, claiming 100000
damages from Sheridan, Emory, DeTrobri-
and II. ]. Campbell, who, on the 4th Of
January, did unlawfUlly, violently and
fOrcibly make an assault on the petitioner
and elected and thrust him from the House
Of Representatives, where Reclaimed seat.
Of fact are propounded to
the defendants.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-01-20

Mr.. THoREBURGH has presented in
the House a petition for the ''relief" Of
William Rule, Postmaster at Knoxville
and one of theproprietors Of the Chron-
icIe. What sort of relief An expla-
nation from the Chronicle is in order.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-01-20
GOV. BROWNS UNsTAINED RE
CORD.
Memphis Avalanche.

The sale of the Office Of Comptroller
by Hobbs for ten thousand dollars is
now clearly admitted by Hobbs. 1t
would be well for him to give the name
Of the parties connected with the nego-
tiation and the details Of it. We are
glad that Gov. Brown has not been
dragged into thescandal directly or IN
directly. The fact has been often stated
by the AralaHche that Gov. Brown
has been embarrassed by the manipu-
latOrs Of the funding scheme, who,
taking advantage Of his views IN favor
of a funding plan, adroitly con-
verted 1t into a Job for private
gain. The general financial pol
icy of Gov. Brown was turned
into a special one, and Ike all class
legislation, cannot be maintained before
the people. The integrity and honor
of Governor Brown, Notwithstanding
the scandal connected with Hobbs has
been preserved, and no one rejOices
more than the AgaIancbe. Those who
are the responsible authors Of the dis
graceful and shameful buying and
selling of the Office of Comptroller
should be designated, 50 that the
Odium viii be fastened on them, and
not unjustly stain the garments Of
others.
The financial policy Of Gov. Brown
was adopted by him as the best for
Tennessee, and in urging it he was ac-
tuated by honorable aspirations. 1t Is
not Just to hold him responsible for
the corrupt conduct Of Hobbs, who was
elected by the General Assembly.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-01-20
A Desperate OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Raised

MEMPHIS, Jan. 19.-Sherif Anderson
captured Henry Bender on a train on the
Memphis and Charleston Railroad last
night. Bender escaped in the jail delivery
a few days since. He was confined on the
charge of murder.
The steamer JnO. B. MAuds was raised
last night, and is expected to arrive here
tonight.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-01-20

THE secret session held by the House
yesterday was without precedent, We
believe, in Tennessee legislation, ex-
cept those Of secession days, when
the General Assembly often sat with
closed doors. Executive sessions Of
the Senate for confirming nominations
made by the Governor, though intro-
duced here only since the war, are
quite common IN Congress and some Of
the States.
Section % of Article . of our State
Constitution provides that 'the doors
Of each house and Of committees Of the
whole shall be kept open, unless when
the business shall be such as ought to
be kept secret" We know not whether
the session of yesterday was
for the consideration Of bust
ness demanding secrecy, but we
do know that the people are not just
now In a humor for such mystery
about matters that affect their inter
ests. The time is out of joint and
they have grown restiye under Federal
encroachments upon their rights. A
full and satisfactory explanation Of Its
action will be required Of the House.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-01-20

VIENNA, Jan. 19.-The Turkish Minis
ter of Foreign Affairs has resigned, on &C
count Of the complications growing out of
the Padgeritza outrage. The policy Of his
successor will be more cOnciliatOTy; but
should conflict become unavoidable, Aus
tria will endeavOr to conine it TO the mar
rOwest limits. The MOntenegrin residents
Of Trieste and ConstantinOple are prepar-
ing to return home.
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A Bishop sent to Fortress WeseI.
SPAIN.

MADRID, Jan. 19.-The commander Of
the Spanish squadron before Zerauz has
been instructed to inhict severe punish
ment Oh that town.
CarIIst Railroad Raiders to be Shot.
On account Of frequent Outrages on rail-
way trains and employees, the government
has determined that every armed Carlist
found in the vicinity Of railroads shall be
shot.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-01-20
Illinois Farmers An CouueiL

CHICAGO, Jan. 19.-The Illinois Far
mers' Association met at Springfield to-day,
about 200 members being III attendance.
The proceedings this forenoon were princi-
pally devoted to hearing reports
from officers. The committee appointed
by the executive committee of the AssO-
citation, waited upon the State Railroad
and Warehouse Commissioners and Gov
ernOr, to ascertain why the railroad law
has not been more effectively and vigorous
" enforced. There will be a three days
session, devoted mainly to the reading Of
papers touching questions which concern
farmers and producers.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-01-20

Now that the astronomers havegone
prying into the secrets Of nature until
they can calculate to the minute when
this mundane sphere VIII be swallowed
up IN the seething sun-what is Bis
marck going to do about it?
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-01-20
Carpenter and WashbuTn Asked for
Their Views on the South.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Jan. lY.-SenatOr
Carpenter and Governor Washburu have
been invited to address the members of the
Legislature on the condition Of affairs in
the South. Mr.. Carpenter has accepted.
Governor Washburns intentions are not
known. Wednesday is the time selected
for the addresses.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-01-20
Too Much Interference and NO9
Enough Moral support.

TRENTON, n. J., Jan. 19.-Gov. Bedle
was inaugurated to-day. In his address he
says there has been too much interference
by the United States military and Federal
marshals in the wNrk frestOratiOn, and too
little moral support by the national Gov
ernment for the South Of herself to rehabil-
itate.