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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-21

Ironyh, the chemist whose experiments
led TO the discovery of the modern match,
has lust died at Pesth.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-21

20 For notices in reference to Special EXchf
-ioas chtngcs of time aud other items Of interest
in connection with the Chicago, Milwaukee " ST
Paul Railway, please refer TO the local columns oil
thu naper.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-21

An American bitlern % inches long
was captured last Thursday in the streets
of East Liverpool. Ohio.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-21
THE
CHICAGO,
MILWAUKEE
AND ST: Paul:
THE
RAILWAY COMPANY.

RAILWAY COMPANY.
owns and operates nearly 5000 miles OF thor,
ghly equipped road in Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa
Minnesota and Dakota.
tween all principal points in the North
west and Far West.
For MI rps, time tables, rates OF passage and
freight, etc, apply to the nearest station agent
Of the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway or
To any railroad agent anywhere in the United
States or Canada.
r. MILLER, AV II. CARPENTER,
General Manager. Gen. Pass. ~ Tiki Ag
j. f.. TUCKER, GEO. II, HEAFFORD,
Asst Gen' Manager. Asst Gen. Pass. Agt.
MILWAUKEE. WISCONSIN.
National Republican., 1886-12-08
South washington Co m mite o..

CHRISTMAS Goods; Plush and Leather Goods.
506 Ninth street northwest.
National Republican., 1886-12-08
THE HUMANE SOCIETY.
A Report Submitted Showing the Good
Work Done Last Month.

Work Done Last Month.
The executive committee OF the Wash
ington Humane Society met at the rooms
Of the society on F street on Monday after
noon, Rev. Alex. Kent In the chair. Eleven
cases OF cruelty TO children were reported
as having been investigated during the past
month. Four abandoned infants we're sent
TO ST. AIMS Infant Asylum, one girl was
sent to the House Of Mercy, two boys found
homes at the Washington Orphan Asylum,
and two were admitted TO the Industrial
Home School. A colored woman who left
her child on the steps OF st. AIMS Infant
Asylum over night, and which died from
exposure, has been arrested and held for
the grand jury.
Number OF cases Of cruelty to animals,
100; remedied without prosecution, 1876;
prosecuted, "a; convicted, 10; acquitted,
b collateral forfeited, $50; fines collected,
The agent reported that the Metropolitan
Street Railroad Company had put on addl-
tlonal hill horses where needed, have good,
warm blankets belted on their hill horses 10
cold weather, and storm covers to protect
them from rain and snow.
A committee was appointed TO devise a
proper medal To be presented to Capt.
David Knode in recognition OF his humane
treatment OF mules on the Chesapeake and
Ohio canal. He has used four mules con.
stantly for nineteen years; three OF them
are "a years old each, and one is %. None
OF these mules have been left of the boat
on account OF sickness, lameness, or sore
shoulders. Such good care has been taken
Of these mules by the humane captain that
four canal boats have worn out during the
nineteen years, and the mules are still ir
fine condition.
National Republican., 1886-12-08
TTHE GREAT PENNsi LVANIA RouTE To
L THE NORTH, WEST, AND SoUTHWEsT.
DOUBLETRACK. SPLENDID SCENERY.
STEEL RAILS. MAGNIFICENT EQUIF.
IN EFFECT NOV IA. lsss.

TRAINS LEAVE Washington from station.
corner 9Th and b streets, as follows:
For Pittsburg and the West, Chicago Limited
Express OF Palace Sleeping Cars at l9.l6 .. m.
daily; Fast Line, $40 a. m. daily to Cincinnati
and 81. Louis, with Sleeping Cars from Harris.
burg TO Cincinnati, and Buffet Car to ST. Louis.
daily, except Saturday, TO Chicago, with Sleep,
ing Car Altoona TO Chicago. Chicago and
WiiS seetas PTeess CARS HS w.,bSyPpn Eo p daily
cago aud 81. Louis, and Harrisburg 10
Cleveland, connecting a, Harrisburg with
Western, Express with through sleepers for
Louisville and Memphis. PGcihc Express. 10
+. m. daily for PittSburg aud the West, with
through Seeper Harrisburg to Chicago.
BALTIMORE AND PO1OMAC RAILROAD.
~ For Erie, Canandaigua, Rochester, Buffalo,
Niagara, 1000 p. m. daily, except Saturday,
with Palace Cars Washington to Rochester
ForWilliamSport, Lock Haven, and Elmira,
at 9io q. m; daily, except sunday.
For New York and the East, 7:2s, 900 and
lll6 a. m, 1880, 300 AIS 1000, and il:2O D. IN,
OD Sunday, 300 Il. m, 1880, 300, 4:l5 1000 and
ll:2O m. Limited Express Of Pullman Parlor
SaIs ga4 a. m daily except Sunday, aud 400
For Boston without change. 400 D. m every
For Brooklyn. N. Y, all through Trains ,on.
meet at jersey City with boats OF Brooklyn An.
mex, atording direct transfer TO Fulton street.
avoiding double ierriage across New York city,
For PhilAdelphia, 7:2b, Y, aud IL rs a. m, 2JiJ
4:l5 900, 10, and ll:2O p. III. On Sunday y a >
IN, 1870, 2, 4l5, 500, TO- and ll:20 n M, Linn
tied Express, $40 a. m. week days, aad 400 p.
For baltimore. 635, 7:25, 0, $40, II a. m, l2l5
1850, 1885, 2. iG0, i:l5, 423, 4:I6, 600, 7iO, 10
ano ll:2op p. m. ON sunday, Q, $40, Ills a, M,
1915, 1880 2 4, 4lb 900. 7:i0, TO- and ii:2O .. M
For Popes Creek Line, 7:26 a. IN. and 4:4O p.
, m. daily except Sunday.
For Annapolis, 7:25 a, H., 1885 and 4:23 D,
m; daily except Sunday. Sundays. Q q. M.
ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERIcKsBuRs
RAILWAY, AND ALEXANDRIA AND
WASHINGTON RAILROAD.
For Alexandria, 6;OU, 7O5, 9:26, 1l.00 a. m,
1901 noon, 2O5, 4:2S, 4;85. sol, sos, 1905 and
ll;S' p. m; On Sunday at 6;OO, S:25, ilOO a. NJ,
For Ricnmold and the South, 600, liOOa. m,
daily, and 4S5 p. IN. daily, except Sunday.
Trains leave Alexandria for Washington,
sos, 800, 1000 lOl3 II. m; l:20 800, 1923, $40,
705, 1882 and loa2 p. m, ahd 1910 midnight
| Except Monday. On Sunday at 500 and i0:I3
| O. MI 6:lO 932 l0i2 p. M, and 1910 night.
Tickets and information at the Office north
| east corner Of 18th street and Pennsylvania
| avenue, and at the station, where orders can
| be lef, for the checking of baggage to destina.
tion nom hotels and residences.
General Passenger Agent.
OaAs. T. PuGH, General Manager.
National Republican., 1886-12-08
TIE COURT RECORD.

United States Supreme Court.-The proceed
ings of the United States Supreme Court yester-
day were as follows:
Admissions 10 the bar-Millard K. Powers,
of Chicago and Grcenleaf Clark, of st. Paul,
MINI.
No s5. The state of Missouri ex rel. George
w, Harshman, plaintiff in error, VS.. John Win
terbottom ct nj. order of publication granted.
No. S2. l.. q, Whitford, plaintiff in error VS..
the county Of Clark. Argument continued by
Mr.. NJ. G. Reynolds aud Mr.. william II, Hatch
for defendant In error and concluded by Mr..
John h. Henderson for plaintiff In error.
James IL. Gould. Submitted on printed arsu'
ment by Mr.. II. NJ. Pollard for plaintiff In error,
no counsel appearing for defendant in error.
No. 1888. Charles Mali, consul, &C., vs.. The
Keeper of tho Common Jail, Hudson County,
N. j. Argued by Mr.. L lward X. Jones and
Mr.. +. r. Coudert for appellant, and by Mr.. q.
ii. Winfield for appellee.
The Bell Telephone Company Of Missouri. Ar
gument commenced by MIR NJ. K. Powers for
plaintiff in error, and continued by Mr.. Henry
Hitchcock for defendant in error.
No. 9i6. The United States plaintiff IN error,
VS.. II. G. Parker ct al Reassigned for argu
ment on Jan. 8 next after cases already as
signed for that day.
Adjourned until to-day at l2 O'Clock.
Court in General Term-ChlefJustc Cart
ter and Justices Cox aud Merrick.-Ander-
son vs.. Tenney; on hearing. Assignment un'
changed
Circuit Court--Justice Hagner. -Tolson Va
Inland and Seaboard Coasting Company on
trial. Assignment unchanged.
Equity Court--Justlce yames,-Lemon VS.
Fitzgerald; on hearing Harris vs.. Barber et
al; pro confesso against certain defendants sci
aside.
National Republican., 1886-12-08
sI1EED THE DISTRESS CALL.
Those Able and willing to Give should
Quickly DO So.


"The calls upon us at the central Office,
707 q street, are getting very numerous Just
now, and many are Of very distressing
character" said Secretary Emory to re-
porter last evening. "Many are widows
with little children or aged persons, and
most OF them are persons who have seen
better days, whom no one would In candor
see forced to the poor house. Mr.. Henry
Adams sent us a check Of $50, Mrs. j. H.
Ketchum handed $5, and others have real
lied that there was need OF money as well
as efforts TO relieve suffering. Mss Clara
Barton sends us clothing. We need more
money to meet the demands promptly.
We will do the work, and do 1t
willingly II the good citizens will see TO It
that we are supplied with the necessary
means. There Is n mistake made in waiting
until the severe weather is upon us before
contributing. II needs careful preparation
to relieve suffering intelligently and
promptly. To-day one call was from an
aged woman with an invalid daughter upon
her hands, no fire, no money, no food.
Another, q widow with seven dependent
children, no fire, no food for thirty six
hours, no money, pswned everything they
could spare. Another, widow with five
little children, one sick, the others too
thinly clad to go out comfortably, no food,
no fire, no moHey. And SO the day passed
without an interval, with the saddest re-
citals, quietly and confidentially made, but
very touching.n
National Republican., 1886-12-08

The committee appointed by the chairmln
of the committee OF 100 taxpayers of South
Washington on special and dpermanentimprove-
ments, including that portion referred to In the
report on streets and highways north of the
mall are Messrs. Ross A. Fish, George White,
w. 7. Walker, Andrew Archer, and John Mil
Ter.
The committee to confer with committees in
other sections of the city, in accordance with
cnwmIttee are Messrs q n Gbnrch Dr r a
Donaldson, and A. Depue.
The committee appointed by the executive
committee 10 secure proper legislation IN rela-
piuia avenues are Messrs. A. +. Barker, X. A.
Walker DR.. d. II. Hazen, Henry NJ. Knight,
and ]. o. Vermillion.
National Republican., 1886-12-08

The first meeting of the House District
committee will take place tomorrow morn
ing. 1t is not expected that much will be
done but business gotten into shape to re-
C, i've attention. The Senate District COM
mittee will meet next Friday morning.
National Republican., 1886-12-08
THE MARKETS.
Weakness Takes tho Place OF Strong
Undertono in an Active Stock Mar
ket.

weakness Takes the Place OF Strong
Undertone in an Active Stock Mar
ket.
NEW YoRR, Dec. 7.-The stock market
to-day again showed the usual activity, but
the strong undertono noticed for n long while
badk gave place to decided weakness. The
downward tendency, while apparent early in
the day, made very little progress until the
afternoon. when a decided change occurred.
Increasing stringency in the money market,
aided by realizing sales, was principally re.
sponslble for this. The room traders how.
decidedly bearlsh, seized the opportunity TO
hammer the market all round.
The foreign buying was the principal obstruc.
ton 70 the decline and materially aldod In
There was hoayy,trading Reading again, but
there are no new developments. The proposed
amalgametlon, between the East .Tennessee,
Richmond and West Point and Norfolk aud
Western railroads was the subject OF a confer
once to-day, and II Is undeTsto1d that little
remains to be done beyond arrangement Of
| In the morning, Norfolk and Western was
| barely steady on the whole aud Richmond
| and West Point neglected. They oil felt the
yielded.
The decision Of Judge Gresham had do
| oided effect upon the Wabash securities and
| though some OF the bonds are higher the stock
suffered material decline. The recon-
mendation of the Western Union executive
| committee that there be no dividend caused
| considerable selling of that stock. A slight
rally toward 2 p. IN. was again followed by re-
| newed weakness but the market closed on q
| rally unsettled and irregular.
| Money on call mas been active ranging from
9 to 10, last loan at I, and closing at TO g..
Sterling exchange Is very quiet and steady. Ac.
| tual business at 1907 TO 4Sl for 6O,day bills,
and 4S3II to asa for demand Posted rates 4sl =
| TO 4S5. Government bonds have been dull
but firm. state bonds have been dun and
steady. Railroad bonds have been moderately
| active.
Treasury balances-Coin. si2s.O5i, ,165; cur.
rency, s2l,S29475.
National Republican., 1886-12-08
Delays In Travel Owing to storms.

But for the slight rise in the temperature
yesterday the sleighing on the avenues and
streets OF the city would have been very fine,
As 1t was, a large number of slelghs were out.
and the merry Jingle OF the bells could be
heard in every direction. All the early trains
coming into the city yesterday morning were
considerably delayed on account of the heavy
fall of snow the night before. The first train
from New York was two hours and half late,
and the train from Baltimore nearly an hour
behind time. The train on the Alexandria
and Fredericksburg road left the depot of the
Baltimore and Potomac road at O'Clock yes
teTday morning for Richmond, aud when at
the south end of the Long bridgeitran through
o switch, which was covered With snow, caus-
ing the engine and three cars to leave the
track and blockade the road. Fortunately no
one was hurt and but sllggt damage was done
TO the engine or cars. An engine was tele-
RTaphed for at once, and all the cars still on
the track were brought back to the depot,
where they remained until the road was re-
placed. The track was torn up for some dis
lance, and two of the cars considerably dam
aged. There was quite an excitement among
the ladies on the train which, however quickly
subsidized when II was known that no one was
injured,
National Republican., 1886-12-08
Interior Department Changes.
Changes have been made in the Interior d
partment as follows:

Changes have been made in the Interior De-
partment as follows:
Pension Observation-Disclosures: W. II. Grier,
Of Pennsylvania, chief of division at s., 900,
vice Fred. c. Peck, reduced to assistant chief;
W. ]. HilligTass, of Indiana, chief OF division
at $1,000, vice Fred Mack, reduced TO prln-
cipal examiner at $1,000. Promotion: VIM. +.
Clark, of District of Columbia, 81 200 to 81 400.
designations; George w. Mexican, of Missouri,
and Harrison ]. Brown, of Indiana, both CLERKS
OF class 2. Transferred from the War Depart
ment; Ethridge ]. Garrison, of Alabama, clerk
of class /.
General land oifice-AppoIntment: George @.
Heard. Missouri, clerk of class 4, for assign
ment TO duty as chief of board of review. Pro-
motion; VIM. NJ. Chaplain, North Carolina,
81, ,0C0 to 81, 200.
Geological survey-Appointment; Charles
Catlett, Va. copylst at s72i for duty as stenOg.
Tapher. Resignation: FreSerick Hodge, OF
District of Columbia, clerk at 81, 900.
Bureau of labor-Appointments, clerks OF
class 2, by transfer under civil service rules
from War Department; benjamin Il. Keller, OF
Pennsylvania, and Charles E. Pike, OF Wis
consln.
Office of Indian afiairs--AppoIntment clerk
of class 2, by transfer under civil service rules
from war Department; wilkins II. Wallace, OF
Office Of commissioner OF railroads -Resigna.
tom Thomas j. Walker, of 81. Louis, Mo-,
clerk of class g.
National Republican., 1886-12-08
CITY ITEMS.

HowLAND DENTAL ASSOCIATION, All Four,
And-a-half street northwest three doors north Of
Pennsylvania avenue. e. p. Rowland, NJ D., o.
II. Rowland, d. d. g., surgical, operative, and
trous oxide, 80 cents each tooth, and only 6C
cents extra for gas, whether one or a number
OF teeth are extracted at the same sitting. Have
sons. Artificial teeth 81 per set. Gold, anal
gam, and white filings Inserted In the besi
manner. All work warranted first olRsG.
National Republican., 1886-12-08
ANY REVISION OF THE TARIFF
Obviously Hopeless and Impraotioable
Mt This Session and Detrimental to
the Revival of tho Trade of the

obviously Hopeless ana ImprncticaDle
at This Session and Detrimental to
the Revival of tho Trade of the
Country.
Senator Morrill, yesterday offered the fol-
lowing resolution:
Resolved. That tho promise of making any
revision OF the tariff In spirit OF fairness to all
interests not to injure any domestic industries,
but TO promote their healthy growth, so that
any change OF law must be, at every step, re-
gardful Of tho labor and capital involved, and
without deprlving American labor of ability TO
compete successfully with foreign labor and
without imposing lower rates of duty than will
be ample to cover any increased cost of pro-
duction which may exist In consequence OF
the higher rate OF wages prevailing in this
country, appears so obviously hopeless and i'm
practicable tnat any further attempts at revis.
ion by the present Congress, In contravention
to the foregoing cardinal declarations, are to bo
regarded us inexpedient and detrimental Ia
the revival Of the trade and industry of the
country.
Mr.. Morrill, gave notice that he would to-
morrow submit to the Senate some remarks
on the subject.
Mr.. Dawes offered the following resolu-
tion, which was also laid over and ordered
printed:
Resolrtd, That the committee on finance be
instructed to inquire and report as soon as
practicable what specific reduction can be
made In customs duties and internal taxes
which will In their judgment, reduce the re.
ceipts to the necessary and economical eN-
penditures OF the government, without I'm.
pairing the prosperity and development oi
home Industries or the compensation of HON }
labor.
CHnIsTMAs Goods Plush and Leather Goods
National Republican., 1886-12-08

Among the hemerchant tailors of this city there
are none who receive their customers in q
more elegant establishment or conduct their
business with more satisfaction to the public
thun Harlan Il Bennett, OF 1il0 New York
avenue. In their spacious store room Is ar
cannot fail to please the most fastidious. Every
variety of goods of a superior quality are shown,
which are made up in correct styles, and al
ways with perfect fit, at such low figures as to
surprise the purchaser. Since this enterprisiug
firm moved into their new quarters, about a
month ago, they have spared no pains to add
10 their facilities, and that this is appreciated
by the public Is evidenced from the patronage
given them. No firm has met more success
than that Of Harlan Bennett during Its first
year. and none deserve prosperity more.
National Republican., 1886-12-08

Fntertainmentb by Farragut Post, No. 10.
The first grand musical and literary enter
tainment by Farragut Post No. 10, q. A. r.,
was given last evening at Washington Hall,
corner of Third street and Pennsylvania ave-
nue. east. The occasion was decidedly n sue
cess The hall was well filed and an interest
ing programme was rendered. Music by the
Misses Bnrbage. Mills, Ober, Maggie and Louise
Williams, and Nina Green was of excellent
character Mrs. Ttuell gave readings, which
were well received by the audience, as were
the barytone solo by Comrade George d. Scott
and the cornet soloby Elso Youngs.
National Republican., 1886-12-08
BEST made Clothing In Washington for men
and boys. Eiseman Bros, 9TH and E.
"Weli, Not just Yst.'

"Has major of police been appointed to.
day." asked reporter yesterday of Commits
sioner webb.
mo, SIR" was the reply.
"Are you considering the matter?'
"Yes. The fact Is there Is need for speedy
action. and the appointment will be s'on
made"
Have you any one in mlnd2"
"Yes."
"Will you mention the name2"
"Well, not just yet"
National Republican., 1886-12-08

Mr.. James W. Buker died at his residence at
Mount Pleasant yesterday from complication
OF diseases, in the 5lst year of his age, At one
time the deceased was identified with the Dis
trict government, being member OF the cOun-
ell OF the legislative assembly and earnest
worker In the interest OF the District. He was
a man OF problty aud high standing aud his
many friends viii condole with the family in
their deep atlliction.
National Republican., 1886-12-08
AMUsEMEN rs.
ALpAuou's GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

ALBAUGHS GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
Mr.. Lawrence Barrett appeared last night as
Lanciotto, the Hunchback. in George II. Boxers
tragedy, "Francesca da Rimini." People who
like to "sup full with horrors will find ample
qualification In the development of this awful
story. One murder in the fifth act is followed
by Two murders and suicide just before the
curtain falls for the last time. The deformity
of Lanciotto is not manifested In Mr.. Barretts
make up, and the audience is compelled 70
wonder why Francesca should find him so re-
pulsive, A lady rem marked that, as the pseudo
bunChback and the hands ome brother, Paolo,
stood upon the stage, Judging them from parso.
nal appearances alone, she would rather marry
the hunchback than the whipper-snapper Mr..
Barrett had two or three fine poetic speeches,
which were delivered with his accustomed
mr. Ihe fsSF 81 aSS
received oit-repeated applause. Miss Mlnna
X, Gale, as francesca, had by no means at
tractive part, but she performed her duty with
oil the grace OF beautiful woman, who, by
training and temperament, is fated to follow
in the steps of Guinevere. The dresses and
scenery were excellent. Mr.. Barrett appears
as Hamlet tonight
HARRIs's BIJoU TEEATER.
Last night THE Merchant of Venice sum
moned q large audience at the Bijou and de.
lighted 1t. Mr.. Bandmann's Shylock Is a grand
creation, exhibiting the Jew though cruel,
not the mean, whining creature which he is
generally rendered. From the speeches
Shakespeare wrote for the porttaiture, such,
we believe, was the great poets idea, precisely
as we witnessed the presentation by Mr. Baud
mann. We award highest praise to this dis
eliminating and deepjudgng actor. Antonio
was nobly acted by Clay Clement, and Launce-
lot Gobbo most amusingly and truly by w. j.
Johnson. Narissa, Ida Lewis, and Jesslcl,
Violet Black, were beautiful productions, pep
fectly simple and charmingly natural. Poftia.
Louise Beaudet, was character excellent
throughout and In passages, according to the
demands OF the text, sublime, as that supreme
Grafton on mercy: 1.-THE quality OF mercy is
not strained"
isfaetoiv' ali The dramate personaaes 80 we'll
performing their parts and the ring scene
toward the dramas end. was one OF the most
amusing and effective we ever witnessed.
National Republican., 1886-12-08


COTTON frmer, middling, 9Isc.
FLOUR firm and demand active.
WHEAT-Southern quiet, closing easy; wes-
tern easier; southern red, 0009ic; do. am-
ber, 9l@9jc; No. 2 western winter red, spot,
S7Lc asked; December Ssc asked; January,
sS1S@Ss94c; February, 901s@9O]4c; May, 9i@
$3.50.
CORE-Southern tirmer, with upward ten
dency; western easier and dull; southern white,
47@4sc; do. yellow, 46Ggise; western mixed,
l5li@iG11c; February 474c asked; steamer,
44aldilLc.
OATS firm and demand moderate; south
ern, 30D35c; western white, 35987c: do. mixed,
33134c: Pennsylvania, 80@36c.
PROVISIONS steady. Eggs higher. 20926c.
SUGAR copper refined steady, l0I%9llc.
WHISKY firm, Sl.23@9l.2L
other articles unchanged.
BALTIMORE STOCK MARKET.
BALTIMORE, ND, Dec. 7.--Virginla 6s, con-
solldated, So; do. past due coupons, G5; do.
l0l0s, 43; do. new 9s, 661S bid to-day.
National Republican., 1886-12-08
Mnrriage LIoensea.

The following marriage licenses have been
Issued Thomas II. jackson and Della A.
Lomax, Roman l.. BoeA of San Mateo, N. NJ,
and Fannie p. Clarke OF this city; Samuel T..
Usher and Ella o. McGaha, both of Point of
Rocks, Md; James Abel and Anna McCarty;
Charles McNeer and Julia Green.
National Republican., 1886-12-08

To many persons 1t has been matter of
wonder how the proprietor of Kings Palace,
on Seventh street northwest, could place such
excellent goods In the market at the remarka.
bly, low prices demanded. What the secret
may be Mr.. King keeps within himself, but he
makes an announcement to-day that surpasses
all previous ones. lie makes special offer in
the sale of hats and clOaks, which Will astonish
purchasers and cause them to take advantage
of the bargains.