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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-28
The Con,ta,ut,.paI Amendment.

The Constitutional AmeDdment.
An important annendment 70 the state
constitution viii be voted on at next
weeks election. II is as follows:
That hereafter it shall be unlawful for
tine commissioners of any penitentiary,
or other reformatory institution in the
state of Illinois. to let by contract to any
person or persons or corporation the labor
of any convict within said institution.
The object of this amendment is to do
away with the present system of leasing
the labor of the conyicts to contractors.
The main and indeed the only argument
in its favor is.that,it prevents the compe-
tition of prison with free labor. Both par
ties declared in favor of the movement,
and few months ago it seemed that the
amendment would certainly be carried.
Lately. however. considerable opposition
has been aroused A committee consist
ing of number Of prominent men, head
ed by Senator Southworth, have issued an
address summarizing the objections to the
abolition of the present system. They
say, first of all. that either the state must
assume the place of the contractors, or
else the couvicts must be supported IN
idleness at the expense of the taxpayer.
If the former plan is adopted, the state
will he an expense of from 81 900, 900 to
81, 600. 900 at the outset in order to pro>
vide machinery. and competition with
honest labor will not be lessened in the
slightest degree. The second plan of
supporting criminals in luxurious idleness
at the expense of the already over-bur-
deled taxpayers. is not at present seri
ouslY advocated by any one. The ad
dress also shows that there are already
nine occupations pursued in the
penitentiary at Joliet. In most of these
it does not give more than one work.
man in one business to an average couu>
ty. 1t does not seem that one cooper.
one harness maker. or one stone cutter to
a county would greatly injure anybody
though his goods were given away.
1t is also argued that if any change
from the present system is desirable 1t
can be brought about by legislative enact,
ment quite as effectually as a cast iron
constitutional provision In conclusion
the address saws:
new burden is to be imposed on tax
payers without benefit to any, unless il
be to the new officers and agents to be
employed. Tax payers have some rights
left, and occasions are few where their
vindlcation is so plainly called for and so
easily applied.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-28

LONDON, Oct. 2S.-Lord Randolph Church
i'll, i'll speech Tuesday night, after stating
that official adyices from Ireland were TO the
effect that the terrible distress prophesied by
the Panellites had not materialized; that
crops were good and prices improved; that
tenants were paying their rentsand landlords
making generous reductions, and that the re-
suit of the last parliamentary elections was
to settle the repeal of the junior for two gen
erations, said the Consery ative programme
was their own property and not stolen from
the Liberals, who III tenure of office of SIX
years, hal not proposed a single item of it.
He then said the programme was briefly that
the Conservatives would not stand home
rule; that they would deal with local govern
ment in ireland, and did not intend to put
up with obstruction tactics if attemped.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-28
DISASTROUS BLAZE AT CLEVELAND


CLEVELAND. Ohio Oct. 2S.-Thc magniii-
cent stone binding in the East end occupied
by the Case School of Applied Sciences, was
totally destroyed by fire at an early hour
Wednesday morning. The fire was discov,
cred by gentleman passing the building al
about $50 O'clock The alarm was quickly
given, and in a comparatively short time
three streams of water were playing upon
the fire. The only water supply, however
was through six-inch pipe, and it was use
less to send for reinforoements
Meanwhile the fire had gajned great head.
way, and reaching the chemical labora-
tory, a heavy explosion took place
which completely wrecked the
west wall of the building THIS
ended all hopes of saving tn. structure
and the floors feb IN ON one another, ths,
roof finally going down with f,ighttul
crash All that the firem'n could do was {,
protect the walls Of the dormitory of Aiel.
bon college, which wns only savcntv4iive
feet away. and wait for the fire To burn itself
out. Tn, flames gradually subsidcd and the
SCARED and hiackened walls ara al that re-
main of the once fine luilding The total
loss is about S2uh. 90. insurance troH 5000
to 100000 The origin Of tn" fire is UNI
known.
The school was finished only year ago.
AMI was equipped with all the latest appii-
ancsS FOR the demonstration Of scirnc,' the
physiological and chemical apparatus AMI
The geological collection being the finest III
the country
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-28

MADISON, Wis, Oct 2S-A fatal collision
occurred fifteen miles west of Madison on the
Madison & Montford railroad Tuesday after
noon. A wild engine going west collide,'
with passenger engine coming east in a
deep curve. The passenger engineer, William
Dolan of Lancaster, had his left leg broken
at the thigh and his head and breast badly
sealded. He is in a dangerous condition.
His fireman, Martin Comefort, of Madison,
had his left leg badly scalied, G. W I.ustel,
mail agent had his head, hands, and arms
badly scaldeL A young man named Henry
Schwink, Of Madison, was killed, and almost
consumed by fire. The mailcar, with It's
contents, was destroyed by fire, None of the
passengers were injured. The engine of the
passenger train was badly damaged.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-28

QUITE a little talk has been caused by
the alleged treachery of Senator Logan.
1t is said that he in his ambitious desire
to be the Dext republican nominee for
the presidency, appears to have overstep>
ped discretion and loaned himself to a
scheme which promises TO be retroactive
in its results Shortly after the nomina
ton of John Tanner for state treasurer,
the leading Logan republicans suddenly
became lukewarm in their support TO this
nominee, and have been every since pain
fully uncOnCerned as to his political fate.
The Blaine men and Tanners friends gen
orally claim that recent events cOnclu-
sive.y prove that Logan is not only will.
ing. but positively anxious that the party
nominees should he defeated this fall 10
order that Illinois may be ranked as a
doubtful state and Logan's nomination
for the presidency assured two years
hence
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-28

IF the Twenty-flrst senatorial district
desires to he creditably represented in the
state legislature for the next two years, it
should elect John T. Kenworthy by all
means. He is a scholar, gentleman and
statesman. His ability and integrity
are unquestioned He has been a resi-
dent OF Rock Island county since his in
fancy and is known and respected by
everybody. He is therefore especially
welded to the interests of Rock Island
county, and if elected, we could depend
upon upon him doing his utmost Tor this
locality Unfortunately there is split III
his own party There is no lack of conf
dence in him; no charge of incompetenCy
or unitness for the position is made, but
the opposition TO him arises from the
fact that he is Rock Island county man.
The Henry county democracy think their
county should be allowed another term.
and were determined 10 bolt any man
who should be nominated by Rock Island
county. Personally, the democratic
leaders of Henry county are friendly TO
Mr. Kenworthy, and under other circum-
stances would be pleased to tender him
their cordial support.
But Mr.. Kenworlhy has been nomin
atgd, and he should, and the ARGUS be-
Iieves will be elected He received the
nomination fairly and honestly. As the
minority candidate of this district, he
should receive the vote of every true dem
ocrat. His democracy is of that sound
and unblemished Jeffersonian character,
which always remains mistaken. He
has pledged himself on the stump, in case
Of election, to use his influence against
the adoption of the proposed reven nc
system, which has been devised by
republican commission appointed
by republican governor The
proposed law is iDiquitious in many re
Spects. and scenes to have been framed
particularly for the benefit of railroad
corporations. Instead of local assessors
levying upon railroad property. as now,
it provides for assessing the gross
earnings of railroads, which vir-
tually would allow the railroad compa>
MES TO name the amount of taxes they
should pay. Dir. Kenworthy is opposed
10 this scheme. and if elected would wage
AN unrelenting warfare upon its adop-
ton. He is an absolutely safe and relia-
BILE man for the laboring classes to sup
port, and he could accomplish more for
the cause of labor than dozen Piatts,
Crawfords or Fishers. By all means Mr..
Kenworthy should be sent to the legisla-
ture. Let all voters of Rock Island coun-
ty turn out and give him the support he
deserves. Et
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-28
At Dinner With a Great Man.

The proper number Of guests for dinner
party Is difficult thing to settle If they
are men, by far the safer plan is to limit the
number to four or make it more than dozen.
Six diners are too many to keep in one con
yorSation, and it is difficult to make two sets
Of takers out of so small q number. If there
are a dozen or fifteen, the men naturally pair
of or pull their chairs about into little groups
Never ask q great man to dine with small
people. remember dire failure in the way
of dinner to which l was party years ago.
A college friend gave the dinner and all ten
diners, with one exception, were classmates.
The exception was an eminent man-tAe
Young hosts uncle He came to oblige the
boy. He ruined the feast. We were appalled,
by his dignity, his official greatness and
bis pOnderous condescension, and we sat and
regarded him silently instead Of enjoying our
selves. ] am afraid that he was very much
Of prig, too, for his manner was overbear-
ing in the extreme. Beside, he called us
''boys," and what could be more CALLING to
the college man than thati His influence over
as may be estimated from the fact that when
did likewise, though they were great deli
cacy to most Of u.s.
As this man acted on our dinner 50 Is o
stranger of any pretensions apt to influence q
dinner of cronies. Aftsr all, the only per
feet dinners ore impromptu ones, and as for
numbers-well, / see a great many gray
haired and experienced men of the world
dining about town just now, and have OBJ
served that the number Of diners Is Away,
pwo. --EBfooklyn Eagle &
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-28

CINCINNATI. Oct 2e-The well known
Wholesale dry goods house of Simply, Doisey
4 Co. have asked of their creditors an exten'
sion of two. four, SIX and ten months on Sc
curitv The acceptance of this is recon-
mended by committee of New York mer-
chants who are some Of their creditors. The
firm show the following assets: Stock, S5e6,
Hp: real estate. 5000: insurance prepaid,
900, accounts due. ST. OBJ; cash, = 800.
total. S;si2.j Liabilities: Bills payable
s4Gs, o"i; deposit accounts payable, $1,000;
merchandise, open account, SS9S, go; total,
Ia ma
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-28

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, Oct @s-The Venice,
Marine Is Eastern Railway company filed
articles of Incorporation Wednesday with
the secretary of state. The capital stock OF
the company will he $1,000, 90, and the prin-
cipal business office viii be at Ma
rine, Madison county, His 1t is pro
posed to construct this railroad from Venice,
in Madison county, to the town Of Marine, in
said county, and thence III a noItheasterly
direction through the counties of Madison,
Bond, Fayette, Efingbam, Cumberland and
Clark TO point On the eastern boundary OF
the state in Edgar county.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-28
APPOINTED 10 OFFICE.
The Vacancy Caused by Mr.. Pettigrew

WASHINGTON CITY, Oct 2S-Mr Abner
B. Williams, was Tuesday appointed TO lie 2
member of the board Of registration and
election in the territory of Utah, vice James
R. Pettigrew, deceased. He is about 80
years of age and was reared in southwestern
Arkansas He is said 10 be a man of fine at
tainnmhts and In excellent standing as
lawyer, and has been engaged in leading
practice for the past twenty years. lie was
a member of the legislature of Arkansas for
several terms, and aiterward served as pro
bate and circuit judge
Mr.. Pcttigrew died ON Oct. Is, at Waco,
Tex, where be was on visit to his father
in-law There were fourteen applications
for his place received by the department of
justice before the attorney general Was of
tieially notified Of his death.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-28

GLESBURG, lis, Oct 2s..-News has
reach this city Of horrible affair occurring
at the Knox county alms-house, located
about five miles from here Harry Nelson, a
little 2-year-old inmate of the institution was
missed Monday afternoon, and after some
search his dead body was found near creek
flowing north If the poor-house The little
fellow skull was crushed III, evidently by a
club found in the vicinity All the indica-
tons point to Cray Hannah, an insane in
mate Of the Institution, as the one who did
the bloody work The poor woman, how
ever, stoutly protests her innocence
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-28

Why King Ludwig Committed Suicide.
BERLIN, Oct. 2S.-At the trial OF Editor
Wicket at Wurzhurg, charged with accusing
the Bavarian ministry of ill-treatinS the iatt
king and forcing him to commit suicide, one
witness declared that King Ludwig had beer
impelled to commit suicide through the pro
cedure of the commission examining him
that he heard Ludwig say: II will not suf
fer them to declare me mailman like my
brother Otto, whose keepers beat him witt
their fists l will rather suffer death. My
blood be upon those conspiring to betray me ;
Wicket was sentenced two months imprison-
mant
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-28

Mr.. E. Springer. of Merchandising,
Pa. writes: II was afflicted with lung
fever and abscess on lungs, and reduced
to a fpdtking Skeleton. Got free trial
bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, which did me so much
good that bought dollar bottle After
using three bottles, found myself once
more man, completely restored to
health, with a hearty appetite. and gain
in flesh of 49 lbs" Call at Hartz &;
Bahnsen's drug store aud get free trial
bottle Of .hl. scrtsin cure for all Lung
rlstssss, t,afge hptass siYee
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-28

JOLIET, Ills, Oct. 2S-At an early hour
Tuesday morning Henry Massey, who worked
in the upper story OF the converter al the
rolling mills, fell through the elevator shaft
to The iron floor beneath, distance Of eighty
five feet, and was instantly killed. The M
fortunate man aiighted on his head and
shoulders crushing in the skull and breaking
his neck and both arms. He leaves a wife
and four children, in poor circumstances
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-28

CHICAGO. Oct. Is The grand command
airy of the Knights Templar of Illinois met in
annual conclave at the Oriental consistorv, in
the American express building, Tuesday.
About 80 Sir Knights were present when
the commandary was called to order by
Grand Commander J. L. White In his an
nual address he congratulated the conclave
upon the great prosperity enjoyed by the
country, the state and the order
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-28
DISASTERS on THE RAIL-
TWO MEN BURNED IN AsAvReck O
THE MONON ROUTE.
Fasa weris Of wns Ersire in wiseoa-

Fataa WORKS Of wHs Ersie In wiseop-
sin-The Case school Of Applied Sciences
at Cleveland, Onto, Destroyed BY Fire
BAD Blaze at Taunton. Mass--other
Disasters.
CEDAR LAKE, Ind, Oct ga disastrous
freight wreck occurred on the Louisville
New Albany q Chica 20 railroad at $3.50
O'Clock Wednesday morning. A heavy train
of mixed freight for Chicago, principally
coal and cattle, was rounding an abrupt
curve when lighter freighted train over
took and crashed into it. The caboose
in the rear of the first train was
wrecked and quickly commenced 10 burn.
Two men were burned to death in the ruins
and several others seriously injured The
dead are supposed to be stoekmen. The
wreck was still burning when the passengers
on the train due at Chicago at $40 were
transferred across at = o'clock.
CHICAGO, Oct - AT the offices Of the
general manager of the company in this city
it was denied that any serious accident had
occurred. The manager said he had received
the official dispatch concerning the affair and
that no lives were lost. The freight, he said,
had simply got derailed, blocking up the
road, and some passengers had TO be trans
ferred around the wreck
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-28

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Oct. % The Chicago
Airline Railway company filed articles of
association Tuesday The proposed line is 10
run from Toledo To Chicago distance of
~ miles The officers are: Milton Mercer,
OF Goshen, president; WILDER l.. Stone, of
Goshen, wee president; W. r, Ellis. of
Goshen, secretary, W. Hawks, of Goshen,
treasurer; J. C. Caldwell of Chicago, Daniel
Thomas. of Toledo, and Henry Y, Mercer,
". \. McAuister and Elmer Z Mummart,
OF Goshen directors
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-28

NV ORLEANS, Oct 2S-There Is some
anxiety here about the situation at Biloxi.
No word has been received by the papers
here about the yellow fever for several days
1t is conlacfured that the correspondents
have been Induced by the citizens OF the town
not TO send out any reports, Biloxi is com
pletely shut off from all communication with
the rest of the world, except by wire, the
quarantine being absolute This is likely to
remain the case until there comes heavy
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-28

NYACK, \. Y, Oct 2s-Tan and II
nuany, of Rockland Lake, brothers and
aged respectively 80 and 81 years, accom-
panied by cousin from Albany. rpwel
from Rockland Lake to Nyack Tuesday in
canoes On their return the canoe in which
the brothers were seated was over
turned. These companion, who was leading
them, turned to their assistance, but both
sank together and did not again come TO the
surface Both the victims were wealthy,
literal, and popular They were of an old
Cuban family
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-28

ST. JoHNsBURY, Vt, Oct 2S-Frederick
Joslin, Of this place, has received pension
and back pay amounting 10 over sl0,0M,
and So a month during his life. He en-
listed in the Eleventh Vermont regiment
api lost his eyesight from rheumdtsm con
tracted while in The army. After leaving
the ARMY lie went 10 Montreal, where he was
a licensed b-Cgar ior several years.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-28
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-28

CENTRNLIA, Ills, Oct. 2s-The annual
two days reunion Of the Illinois Union ex-
prisoners of war commenced here Wednes-
day. The ex-prisonors are being fed and
lodged free OF cost by the citizens The ex
cises opened at the opera house at : O'Clock
10y addresses of welcome Ly Mayor b. Haus-
sier and the Rev J. NJ. Green ill behalf of
lie. G. A Il lgslS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-28

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scalds, burns wounds and all other sores
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-28

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, Oct. ga man was
arrested here Tuesday by the police, who is
supposed to be L. c. Kerr, under suspicion
that he is one of the men who had hand ii
the murder of Station Agent POWELL, at Mar
shall, Ills, the-night OF Sept. IL. He is re
ported to have pawned watch at Lincoh
which answers the description of the one
worn by Powell the night of the murder
The prisoner claims he is Martin Crafty and
that be resides at Bloomington.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-28

SAN Francisco, Oct. 2S.-James Patter-
son, veil known stock broker, formerly the
intimate friend of Ialston and for twenty
five years executor Of large estates, has left
the city and is reported TO have abscounded
to avoid the necessity of accounting for the
property which he has managed. He Is said
TO be IN debt to the estates for at least so, :
DHl
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-28
Strange Disease Among Cattle,

HnLsBoRo, Ills, Oct GA strange ant
unknown disease has broken out among the
cattle in this county which proves fatal in q
few hours The malady is the worst in Au
dubon and Fillmore townships where large
number Of cattle have died. The ANNA
gets stiff and soon he down, apparently il
great agony, till it dies. No remedy has yet
been found
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-28

WINNIPEG, Man, Oct Intelligence
has been received from Port Arthur Of great
storms on Lake Superior and heavy damage
to 81 ippinG The schooner Pride If Amer
lea, and the steamer Glasgow, Eureka aud
A Nefi, are reported wrecked The steamer
Dominion is reported missing. No loss ct
life Is reported.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-28

The restoration to health of our child
We considered uncertain When two
weeks old she caught cold. For IS months
was not able to breathe through her nos
trils. Upon useing Ely Cream Balm hei
difficulty is removed; she breathes natural
ly.-Mr. &. Mrs. ]. NJ. Smith, Oswego
N. Y.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-28

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 2S,-Judge Van Wagner
has extended until Jan. the time allowed
to counsel for Maxwell, the murderer of
Preller, and for the Chinese ''highbindern
murderers to prepare transcripts of the evil
dence in their trials for use on appeal to the
state supreme court. The condemned men
had been sentenced TO be hanged on Nov. Is.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-28

The violation of any of natures laws
brings its warning by the feeling of dis
comfort. Exposure will induce colds,
throat diseases, consumption, etc, all of
which give warning by troublesome
cough. Use DR.. Bulls cough syrup in
time, and remove both the cause and effect
of your discomfort.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-28

EVEN SOUND Ont, Oct Is. Samuel J.
Mccall, accountant for the Orange Trust
and Insurance company, is reported to have
fled to the United States with several thou
sand dol lars heIon cling to the COMPANY
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-28

TAUNTON, Mass, Oct y The old rolling
mill of the O!d Colony Iron works at East
Taunton was, destroyed by fire early
Wednesday morning, causing loss of $50,
900: partially covered by insurance.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-28

Mrs. Don Cameron, with the new baby,
is once more at home, keeping house on
Lafayette square, Washington. Her
sister, Mrs. Miles, wife of Geronimos
cantor, is with her.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-28

BUFFALO, n. Y. Oct, 2S-The commits
sion of the Hon Daniel n Lockwood, as
district attorney for the northern district of
New York arrived Wednesday morning
from Wash ington and Mr.. Lockwood stated
to reporter just before noon that he had
decided to accept the Office.