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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-07
WITH TAe PREsiOENT-ELEcI
His Hunting Trip success-The Ubiquit-
Gus Crank-Homeward.

Gus Crank-Homeward.
DANA, Ind, Dec Cen. Harrison yes
terday morning took carriage for a strip
of wild country lying four miles southeast of
this village. The hunting party consisted of
the president-elect, ex-cougressman R. B.
Pierce, Surgeon w L. johnson, J. R. Nc
Kee tson-in.iaw of Gen. HARRISON, and
Capt Gale Bates, q well Unknown huntsman of
the locality. A few others joined the party,
and in all there were nine hunters The
party beat the fields until o'clock and killed
forty nine quail, twenty-eight rabbits, two
squirrels and number of birds of different
species. The general was the most lucky of
the hunters, be having brought down seven
quail, missing but two shots out Of nine.
The party arrived at the station at 40
o'clock, where they found crowd of nearly
2,0GO people When Gen Harrison alighted
from the buggy the crowd insisted on shak-
ing hands with him, and demanded short
speech He complied with the former re-
quest, bnt disappointed them in the latter
The party having finished its two days
hunt deciIed 10 return to indianapolis, and
at S O'Clock the special train steamed out for
that city
Before pulling out photographer took a
picture OF the tram and the crowd, but the
generals familiar face and form was omitted.
A local crank named Abe Jennings climbed
upon the railing of the coach as the
photographer was ready for work, making
some ugly and suspicious gestures and NUT
tering IN an incoherent manner. The gen
eral, Observing the man and his strange
actions, it's intiy stepped inside the car. The
man Is harmless, tut the gener al was not in
clned TO take any risk.
Gen. Harrison received an invitation from
friends present from Tuscola, Ills, to join in
grand wolf drive. to take place nea there
suOu, ami stat that he would accept with
| pleasure
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-07

WASHINGTON CRY, Dec THE secre-
tary OF the treasury yesterday replied to
senate resolution OF MAY l, 1888, directing
him to state the amount of silver bullion
offered the treasury, the prices asked, ETC.,
and further to inform the senate if the
quotations of India council bills in London
enter into the determination to any extent
of what is the market price of silver bull
ion in the United States. In reply to the
last question the secretary says the value of
India bills determines the price here, so far
as they Influence the price in London, that
market being the one controlling the rest Of
the world on the price of silver
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-07
Mrs. Potter 5 Jewels
Coveted by a Sneak Thief at
Washington. J
SUICIDAL MANIA IN NEW YORK.

Five Unfortunates Who Longed for Ami
hiiiation-Bevier. Mo. Terrorized by
Striking Mibers-The Telegraph opera
tor Flies for His Life-A Train Fired at
-White-Caps Propose to Run Lima, o.
A Delirious Woman's Confession.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-07

Communism is hateful thing, and
menace to peace and organized governs
ment. but the communism of organized
wealth and capita, the outgrowth of
overweening cupidity and selishness,
which insidiously uudermines the justice
and integrity of free institutions, is not
less dangerous than the communism of
oppressed poverty and toll, which, ex-
asperated by injustice ana discomfort, at
tacks with wild disorder the citadel of
rule.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-07

When you come to think OF it, there ore
very few women who know what true econ
omy is 1t comes to some naturally to save
and take care Of what they have; others may
try all their lives and never learn the first
principles of economy. have seen women
60 shopping and come home Dragging Of how
well they had done with certain amount Of
money; probably for $40 show you two
dresses and n lot of other little things, and
tell you how cheap they had been bought,
thinking they had been very economical,
when, if they had put the entire $40 in one
dress OF good material that would outwear
the two bought, they would really have prac-
ticed economy. True economy is always to
get the very best of everything; it is not the
quantity we getfo our money, but the quail
ity. You often hear ladies talking of making
over clothes and how proud they are of it,
when in all probability they have spent more
In adding part new than if they had bought
al new material, not remembering the Scrip
ture saying; mo man putteth piece Of new
garment upon an old otherwise then both
maketh rent, and the piece that was taken
out of the new agreeth not with the oldn
1t takes good deal of Judgment to exer
else economy. Some people save in one way
and spend twice as much in another, and
reason-in this way: "Well. | saved SO much
on such thing, don't see why cannot
spend more on this" when little reflection
would show them that they are not saving at
all by this way of reasoning. In our house
keeping there are many avenues to guard II
we wish to be economical housekeepers, and
every woman should study her husbands in
terest in this matter. No matter how well
Off people are there is no necessity for the
waste that we often see INDUCED in. Buying
provisions in small quantities Is bad plan;
there Is great deal of money wasted in this
way. OF course it requires Judgment, but
with a little attention one soon learns, and
economy becomes an easy lesson.
1t is truly pitiable to see the ignorance that
really exists as regards true economy. The
rich know more about it than the poor; the
great desire the latter class have to dress and
appear like those in better circumstances
causes many Of them to waste their hard
earned wages in dress and finery of all sorts
Dress causes more extravaganza with women
than anything else, and if they could only
realize how much better they appear dressed
| according to their means, it would do away
with great deal of extravagant waste of
time, strength and money-Atlanta Consti-
| tuition.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-07
BLAIR's COMPREHENSIVE SCHEME
To Obtain Information Relating to En-
pIoynlent and Such Matters

pIoyment and Such Matters.
WASHINGTON CRY, Dec blair intro
duced in the senate yesterday an elaborate
bill entitled: "a bill to organize bureaus of
information relating to employment, occu-
pations, wants, means of livelihood and
homes"
The bill provides for the establishment by the
president, on recommendation Of the commits
sioner OF labor, in geographical sections of not
less than 100 and not more than 10000 inhab-
itants OF bureaus of information; provided al
ways that there shall be one in each state and
territory. Each bureau Is to consist of chief
and such clerical force as may be needed This
bureau is to obtain through the mails the tele-
graph, personal intercourse, and other investi-
CATION, the most complete Information obtaina-
BILE In regard to the matters referred to In
the title OF the BILL opportunities for employment
localities and character of such employment
the cost Of living in those localities prices and
qualities of lands, personal property and trans
portation: the opportunities for education, etc
The bureau is to publish at least once month in
newspaper form, or In some newspaper In the
district, the information obtained or at least q
| compendium of it, and is to supply information
without charge to those who seek it. The chiefs
Of bureaus are to make known cases of extrome
poverty In their districts, and to report them TO
| the commissioner OF labor with recommendations
concerning them. 1t Is to be a special duty of
each bureau to make inquiries relative to the
| condition. wants and necessities Of women and
| children, and to publish the particulars Of ex-
IRENE cases of restitution. avoiding the needless
use OF names. The women are to have special
| charge Of the work under this section.
1t Is to be made the duty Of the president and
the house OF representatives to provide that all
public money expended under contract or other
wise on public buildings rivers and harbors for
tificatons, vessels, and other public works shall
be paid 10 American citizens or persons who
have made declaration OF their intention to be
come American citizens, and who, being compe-
tent are needy of employment giving the pref
erence to those who reside in the vicinity OF the
work, but this provision is not to be construed Sc
as to increase the rate of public expenditure or
| iujure the quality.
The chief of each bureau Is to receive 81, 00t
per year, and the expense of each is to be lin
tied to $4,000 per year
In introducing the bill, Mr. Blair called the at
| tention of the members of the senate to it, and
| put in as exhibits some newspa er paragraphs
| referring to cases Of extreme restitution.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-07
THE DAILY ARGUS
JOIN W. POTTER.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER Z, 1888.

The amount of tobacco grown 10 Ger
many of late years has been considerable.
The effect upon the American trade has
been felt to some extent. The German
production in 1886 and 's7 was "a, ss7, =
ooo pounds, while the average production
ior fifteen years has been SO, 1874 900
pounds annually. Poor crop conditions
10 1885 and 81 caused falling off in
production. The Western Tobacco Jour.
"as says that, to the great body of the
american trade, it is revelation that sc
much tobacco is grown in Germany, ant
Will explain to them the dullness in lat,
years in the German export business.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-07

New IOak, De 7-The JOINT committee
of the irua, .Inas yesterday adopted resolu-
tons at Gel ala lines are believed TO have
resumed the rracr re Of paying commissions
for the siis Ui passenger tickets; that such
practices, II tolerated. viii result in res,Or-
ing generally the ev.is OF the commission
system; tlat the managers be urged to
guard agaIns. such payment; that certain
lines deem II impossible u get fair proper
ton Of traffic at current rates, and that
managers therefore be requested to take up
the question OF differential fares, with 9
view to Juster distribution Of business, thus
Removing the incentive TO payment Of com
missions
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-07

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec IA bill to es-
tablish a national archaeological labora-
tory in the District of Columbia was intro
duced yesterday by Senator Henderson, for
the purpose of the better protection of the
health Of the people of the United States
from the ravages of contagious, infectious
and malarial diseases, and for the preserva-
ton aud protection Of the great live stock
interests of the country from the declimating
devastations of pestiferous diseases of a
similar nature, and for the more complete
calculation Of the relation existing between
many diseases of our domestic animals and
the life and health of human beings. An
appropriation of s55e, 600 is asked for the
purchase OF a site and the erection of the
necessary buildings The bill was referred
to the committee on agriculture and fores-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-07
FELO De Sc IN NEW YORK.
Five Cases in One Day. Four of Them Sue
cessful.

Five Cases in One Day, Four of Them Sue
cessful.
NEW YORK, Dec Suicidal mania ap-
parent.y became epidemic in this city yes
terday Altogether five persons tried to com.
nit self-murder One Is dead, three more
will die, while the other is seriously injured.
Conrad Burkhardsmaier 81 years old,
jumped from the roof of the fve-story tene-
ment i65 Allen street, and was instantly
killed. Cause, pecuuiary difficulties.
Louis Elshman, 81 years old. tailor at
'G6 Orchard street, cut his throat and was
taken to the Presbyterian hospital in dying
condition.
Christian Zilner, also a German, q years
old, shot himself in the stomach, and cannot
live
Pierre Soulon, Frenchman, As years old,
cut an artery. He was taken to st. Vim
cents hospital prisoner.
A woman about A. years Old, who regis
tered at the Grand Union hotel Tuesday
night as Mile E Deviiiers, of Frederick
Nd, shot herself in the head Wednesday
night, and is dying at Bellevue hospital A
card found in her room gives the address II
West Church street, Frederick, Md Moth
ing is known of her reason or suicide.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-07
THE abuse heaped nnon Gen Jobn /,

The abuse heaped upon Gen. John NJ.
Palmer by the organs of an intolerant
party is, remarks the Bloomington B,llle
TN, only repetition OF the detraction
which has followed every union soldier
Who would not subscribe to all the doc,
frines and corrupt practices of the violent
lpartisans, lobbers and hypocrites who
Eek to hide blemishes of character and
,siquities OF purposes under the folds of
- american flag Palmer is in good
say Mcclellan, Hancock, Frank.
ois. Thomas, Schofield. McCler>
~>SNsigel. Buell., Shields. Rosecrans
Williams. Ewing. Mulligan, Farnsworth,
hialr' siocum and many other equally
brave and true men have felt the weight
: OF these venomous ISLANDERS. The demo
Cratic generals OF the union army do moi
eed the endorsement of the professions
erans of this day.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-07

JAMESTOWN, D 7, Dec 7-At the con-
vention heid here wednesday in the interest
of statehood for this territory resolutions
were adopted favoring division on the seventh
parallel aud immediate admission of the
northern portion under the name Of North
Dakota, even il "a special session Of the Fifty
first congros, tie necessary to that end; that
tie next territorial assembly provide for a
constitutional convention for North Dakota I;
and that South Dakota, Montana, AMI Wash
ington are asked 10 cooperate in the move.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-07

: fHE decision OF the United States SUI
Ne court that the creditors of man
trying insolvent can not take advantage
OF life insurance that he may hsve pay
able to his wife aud children, is in strict
accord, says the Boston Herald, with the
opinions of equity entertained by all
reasonable people. A man who iusures
his life for the benefit OF his family FREE
qnently does so for the purpose of re-
moving from himself the TEN ptation to
risk his money in ventures which seem
highly prc-s;>.ug, but which may lead to
great financial loss. 1t is a provision in
case Of sudden death, but, beyond that.
it is sno more than if he had deposited
the same amount of money in the saw
ings bank in the name of his wife and
children. Such a provision ought TO be
kept distinct from the ordinary liabilities
of business, and the decision of the su-
preme court in confirmation of this will
we think, meet with general approval.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-07

wAsH1SGToS CRY, Dee The following are
the weather Indications for thirtv-six hours from
sp m yesterday; For Indiana and llhnois-Far
weather, follow ed Friday by light rain on the
lakes warmer southerly winds. For
Michigan and NISconsin-Fair weather, followed
by light rain on the lakes; warmer, followed in
Wisconsin and Upper Michigan by colder
weather winds becoming northv esteriy For Iowa
Ell. cnti.r Mesther; northwes. erlv winds.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-07

NEW YORK, Dec. IA World special
from Havana says the wife of Judge Do
mingo DIVA, OF that city, was seriously
wounded by an Internal machine, which was
sent to the judges house secreted in small
writing desk, apparently as present 1t
Was evidently intended to kill the judge him.
self. He was absent from home, however,
when the desk was deliver ed, and his wife
attempted to open 1t, with the result given
above
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-07

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. THE Repub-
lican national executive committee, at its
conference yesterday discussed the propristy
of establishing permanent national head
quarters in this city in the building now &C.
cupied by the committee. The questions of
prospective contests in West Virginia and
other states have not been discussed by the
committee Whatever interests the ma
tional committee have in these disputed dis
tricts are being looked after by the chair
man OF the committee who has thus far
made no report to the committee
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-07

BALTIMORE, Dec THE context Of a let
ter received al New York by Rev. Wilbur
F. Crafts from Cardinal Gibbons on tie
sanctty of Sunday is as follows:
lam most happy to add my name 10 those of
the millions Of others who are laudatly contend
ing against the violation of the Christian Sabbath
by unnecessary lab r, and who are eudeavoring
TO promote lis decent and proper Observance by
judicions legislation. As the late plenary council
Of Baltimore has declared the due observance of
the Lords Day contributes immeasuraGly to the
restriction Of vice and immortality and to the pro
motion Of peace religion and social order, and
not fail 10 draw down upon the nation the
blessing and protection Of an overriding Prov
ill-rn..
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-07
SOME HOPEFUL DEMOCRATS.
They Don't Yet Give Up a Democrat
Majority in the Next House.

They Don't Yet Give Up a Democratic
Majority in the Next House.
WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. up to yester-
day 100 out of 325 certificates of election OF
members of the Fifty first congress had been
received by Hon John B Clark. clerk of the
house of representatives. No certificates
have been received from West Virginia.
4The next house will be Close said Clerk
Clark yesterday to representative of the
United Press alt will take an official count
OF certificates to decide the political CON-
plexion of the next house"
There is some talk around the house Of the
possibility that re count In Bacon's district
in New York, the Fifteenth will result in
Bacon receiving the certificate. According
to the present count Republican is elected
over Bacon. With the uncertainty that ex-
lists in this district, the Tennessee district
and the four West Virginia districts, there
= some Democrats about the house who
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-07

MARQUETTE Mich, Dec The Calumet
and Hecia company has advertised a reward
of $4,000 for information leading to the ar
rest of the ineendiary who started the FIRE in
No. 3shaft of the Calumet branch Thanks
giving night The fire in the mine has
grown worse. Several small slides Of
ground have taken place near the burning
shaft, but the cavities were filled
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-07

ST. LOUIS, Dec. THE meeting of the
American Base Ball clubs finished its work
yesterday afternoon. The graded salary
plan adopted by the League at its meeting
last month was favorably discussed and a
committee appointed to report on the same
at the meeting Of the Association to be held
in March next The proposition to cut
down the schedule of games from 40 to 10
was defeated. The committee appointed to
secure the services of unipires was instructed
to reduce the expenditure in that direction,
and it is predicted that the result will be
new set of umpires all round The repre-
sentativss of the Association were rendered
banquet at night by Chris Won Der Abe
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-07

BosToN, DEC. Upon receipt of Chi
cago dispatch yesterday bearing the rumor
that Jay Gould had acquired control of the
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe railroad, a
United Press reporter visited the headquar-
tiers of the road here to obtain confirma
ton or denial. Secretary Manchester stated
positively that nothing whatever was
known OF the matter to the Atchison people
here, and that those who were in position to
know say that though considerable stock has
been recently purchased in New York, there
is nothing whatever to show that Jay Gould
or any one in his interest was the purchaser,
and in fact to his knowledge there was nc
foundation for the rumor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-07

the Ground Work of the
New Organization - Its Three Central
Principles--NO Conflict with the Knights
And No Use for ''scabs'-Knights Of
Labor Miners Join Hands with the Fed
aration-R;U RaiIuav unfon
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-07

There should be no scheme accepted as
satisfactory by which the burdens of the
people are only apparently reduced Ex-
travagsnt appropriations Of money, with
all their demoralizing consequences,
should not be tolerated, either as q means
OF relieving the treasury of its present
surplus or as furnishing pretexts for re-
sisting proper reduction in tariff rates.
Existing eyils and injustice should be
honestly recognized, boldly met and ef>
fectively remedied.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-07
RioTING STRIKERS IN CHARGE.
Beyier, Mo-. In a Fad way-A Locomotive
Fired Observation-Disclosures.

Bevier. NO.. In n Fad Way-A Locomotive
Fired pon-Incendiarism.
HANNIBAL, Mo, Dec "A Hannibal &
ST Joseph freight train, while passing
through Bevier Wednesday night, was fired
upon by a mob OF striking coal miners The
headlight of the engine was shattered by
bullets, and the engineer and fireman only
escaped injury by lying fiat on the floor of
the cab The traiRmen report the town in
complete possession of the mob and the au-
thorities powerless to restrain their violence
As the train passed through, the coal chutes
were seen TO be on fire and the telegraph op-
orator had fled, his Office being literally rid
died BY bullets
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-07

He mocks the people who proposes that
the government shall protect the rich,
aud that they, in turn, will care for the
laboring poor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-07

CHICAGO, Dec. THE complete official
election returns for this state, now on file in
the secretary of states office, gives Harrison
and Morton plurality of p, 20l Fifer, for
governor, a plurality Of l2,54'; Ray, for
lieutenant governor, plurality of q. lbs.
The banking law received a majority of
$50, l73 The total number of votes cast in
the state for presidential electors of the sew
eral parties was 747 ,5S5, being az increase Of
"a SOL since 1884
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-07

Remarked to friend the other day that
she knew Kemp's Balsam for the throat
and lungs was superior remedy, as 1t
stopped her cough instantly when other
cough remedies mad no effect whatever.
So to prove this and convince you of its
merit, any druggist will give You a sample
bottle free. Large size SOC and 81.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-07

to Mrs Potter was found in his possession.
A valuable diamond ring was also found
on him, which is believed to be the property
OF Mrs. Jessie Bartlett Davis, who was robbed
in this hotel several weeks ago. Buck regis
tered at the Arlington hotel Wednesday,
and is a stranger in the city. A large num-
Der OF skeleton keys and number of pawn
tickets for valuable jewelry were found in
his vaIisa
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-07

WASHINGTON CITY. Dec. 7.-Edmunds laid
before the senate yesterday a memorial of
Rev. John Auketell, A. M, presbyter OF
the diocese of New York, asking congress to
submit to the people an amendment to the
constitution empowering congress to pass
uniform divorce and marriage laws
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-07

TROY, n. Y, Dec 7-George Downs
early yesterday morning shot and killed
James Logan, "his dear friend" as he called
him after the shooting, He claims it was an
accident Downs wife saws, however, that
be was drunk and quarreled with her because
she upbraided him for intoxication, and that
subsequently he quarreled with Logan. The
wife denies that her husband was jealous of
Logan Downs is in Jail. His wife is held
as witness