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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

commons at the opening of par
lament will be much smaller than it
has been for many years. With Sexton
dangerously and perhaps fatally-ilIys-ear-
nell in a state of health that viii necesstate
his ABSENCE from bis seat at least half of the
time during the session-unless his ailments
should take a surprising turn for the batter
aud several OF the most useful members OF
the National party serving terms in Jail,
which will not expire until after the Begin
ming of the session, the Irish party Is i'll
equipped for parliamentary struggle with
the ministerial ma jority.
The harsh policy of the government in Ire
land has brought abundant sympathy to the
side of the home rulers, but sympathy is not
what they are just now most in need OF.
They need men; they need Sexton, Harring-
ton, Sullivan, O'Brien, and others whose
services it now appears they can not count
upon, and probably before the beginning of
the session on Feb. not few OF the men,
bers who are now relied upon to be present
will occupy cells in Jail. Sexton in all like
lihood will not be able to take his seat next
month"; If he ever does, and assuming that
Harrington's appeal is delayed in its argu-
ment for two months he will be removed from
the house at the very time when he should be
constant in his attendance; for go to Jail lie
must. Sullivan aud O'Brien will by that
time have been released, but the chances Of
the latter, il not both, for confronting an
other prosecution, with almost certain con-
viction are painfully plain The sentiment
involved in the persistent defiance OF the
press and other clauses of the coercion act is
nothing if not patriotic but the gentlemen
INDUCING in such acts should consider
whether they can not better serve their coun-
try in parliament than in Jail.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

DIES MONIES, Iowa, jan. 1l.-Senator
Wilson was nominated Tuesday night by the
Republican caucus, on the first ballot, to be
his own successor in the upper branch Of the
United States congress- The vote resulted:
Wilson, 20; Larrabee, 10; scattering d. Hep
burns name was withdrawn. Wilson was
brought before the caucus AID made brief
speech of thanks.
The caucus then nominated for state print
err G. H. Ragsdale, of LeAIars; for state
binder, Otto Nelson, publisher of Swedish
paper; for warden OF Fort Madison peniten-
tiary, Col. Crossley, and for Animosa peni-
tertiary, Marquis Barr, the present incum-
bents, the last two being named by acclama-
finn
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11
BURNING OF AN Aims HOUSE.
Three of the Inmates Cremated in Spite of
a Brave Mans Efn,rts.

BIRMINGHAM Conn, JAM l1-Fire In
East Village, near Munroe, destroyed the
aims house and an adjoining building early
Tuesday morning and three persons were
burned TO death. Thomas Colyer, who
sleeps in the poor house, was awakened about
$3.50 o'clock by falling Dishes and seeing the
flames in the building adjoining the poor
house gave an alarm and tried to arouse the
inmates of the aims house. He then rushed
into the dwelling where Mrs. Wheeler, the
owner of the building lay sleeping. The
smoke was suffocating. but Colyer CROPPED
through it to the bed of Mrs. Wheeler, and
carried her outside in safety.
The aims house was by this time in flames,
and Colysr rushed into 1t, giving an alarm and
trying to awaken the inmates There were
twelve persons in the poor-house and Colyer
assisted nine of them to escape from the
burning building, three Of them perishing
before he could reach them. The paupers
and Mrs. Wheeler suffered severely from in
sufficient clothing, as nothing had been saved
from the building. They were obliged to
take shelter in an clubhouse while waiting
for help from the neighbors. Colyer and
Mrs Wheeler were severely but not fatally
burned
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

nent exposition at
the capital, a nd
against the admis-
sion of / tah as a
state. Comptroller
Trenholm's proposed
codifcation of ma
tional bank laws
was introduced, and
a proposition to APP
point a select COIN
nittee on postal tel
egraphy indefinite
ly postponed. Agen-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

Columbia for the education OF teachers, the
institution TO be under the control of board
consisting of the cabinet The government
is to furnish tuition and board and lodging
free of cost The higher branches of learn
ing are to be taught; applicants to be between
the ages of n and ~, the president to APP
point fifty and each senator one, annually.
The students to pledge themselves to teach
for ten years. 5000, 900 Is appropriated.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

New YORK Jan. 1.-THE liabilities Of
w. H. Deforest, tue silk importer who as-
signed Monday, are estimated at 81, 5J0, 60J,
including his real estate obligations. 1t is
denied by his attorney that Mr.. Deforest
specialized in Wall street Mr. Deforest is
i'll at his country home Chamberlin, Hall
81 Lyon. silk Importers anl commission
merchants assigned Tuesday. Liabilities,
800, 600, OF which $4,000 is endorsements
for w. II. Detorest who is Mr.. Lyons
father-in-law. Assets $47 900.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

In the ears, sometimes roaring, buzzing
sound. are caused by catarrh, that ex-
ceedingly disagreeable and very common
disease. Loss Of smell or hearing also
result from catarrh. Hoods Sarsaparilla,
the great blood purifier, is peculiarly
successful remedy for this disease. which
il cures by purifying the blood. II you
suffer from catarrh. try Hoods SsIsapar-
lila. the peculiar medicine.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

This powder never varies. marvel Of purity
strength and wholesomenose; more economical
than the ordinary kinds, and cannot be sold by
weight alum phosphate powders. Sold 0nly'n
cans. Royal BAKING POWDER Co, l0d Wall ft.,
New York.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11
A NatInanI Normal school Prnnn.ad.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. Ii. In the senate
Tuesday Stewart introduced q bill TO estab-
lish national university in the District OF
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. lin the de-
bate in the senate on the refunding of the de
rect tax to the states Chandler said the tax
was in many INSTANCES collected from indi-
viduals, and he thought it unfair to now pay
it to the states. These individual contribu-
tors to the tax-or their hers-should be
found and the tax refunded direct to them.
Where the state paid the tax, the state should
be the recipient Of the refund.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

Dies MONIES. Ia, Jan. 1.-THE house
proceeding were devoid of interest Tuesday.
Organization was effected, but too late to re-
ceive the message In the senate two reports
were made in the Young Cassatt case, and
Dodge and Woolson occupied the forenoon
on motion to seat Cassatt, but the matter
was postponed till Friday. The senate or
ganized in the afternoon and received the
message The two houses will meet in joint
convention to canvass for governor. Short
inaugural ceremonies will be held Thursday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

NEW YoRK, Jan. 1.-The first break in
the cigarmakers strike occurred Monday
night 1t came from the manufacturers'
side The firm Of David Hirsch & Co, whose
men are on a strike, notified the Cigarmak-
ers' union that it was ready to take back all
the hands ordered out by the Cigarnakers'
union An agreement was signed aud the
men will return to work. Hirscb is president
Of the Manufacturers union, and his surren-
der is a big thing for. the strikers
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11
GOVERNOR LARRAsEe's MESSAGE.
Come Radical Railway Legislation Advised
Wilson Has a Sure Thing.

Wilson Has a Sure Thing.
DEs MONIES, Ia, Jan. 1l.=-Governor Lar
abee delivered his message to the legislature
Tuesday. The document treats very fully of
state affairs and would fill dozen columns.
He begins with the state finances and then
advocates registration Of voters in cities as
a promoter OF the purity of elections. He
recommends the experiment of municipal
suffrage for women; the abolition of the
railroad pass; that maximum passen-
ger fares be fixed at 2 cents on
first-class roads; that maximum freight
rates be also established, with power to rail-
way commissioners to reduce rates; that
plenty of cars should be furnished; that rail-
ways should pay more attention to running
of trains on Sunday; recommends prompt
measures to protect the people against trusts.
The governor complains that the prohibitory
law is not well enough enforced in some Of
the leading Iowa cities, and suggests that a
joint committee of the assembly be APP
pointed to investigate the cause and report
on method to secure better enforcement
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 1.-THE town is
agog over Josef Hoffman. the boy pianist,
who made his first appearance in Washing
ton Sunday night at the Congregational
church. In spite of one of the stormiest
nights Of the season the church was packed
with an audience at once notable and dis
tinguished, including Mrs. Cleveland, who
gave evidence Of her appreciation of the
young artists abilities by joining in the
demonstrative applause
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

WAS INGToN CITY, Jan. 1l.-Wilson of
Marylal d, in his argument in the senate
against the educational bill, took the ground
that it was an invasion of states rights. He
intimated that the author of the bill had
been drawn into that maelstrom which
rushed from the one extreme of secesson'to
the other extreme OF imperialism.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

ton was o have the late L. B, Washburne
deliver the address at the unwilling csremo-
mics, but sickness in his family and his ulti-
mate death changed the plaus which were so
long delayed. The statue is the gift to the
state of Charles Pierre Choteau. OF st. Louis,
whose father was at one time partner OF
Menard
At the afternoon session of the State Bar
association meeting Governor Oglesby was
introduced, and made a short talk, giving
some Of the incidents connected with the IN
1ertakiug. The governor then introduced
Judge H. S. Baker, who read long and in-
eresting historical address, giving in detail
The principal events in the life of Lieutenant
Governor Menard and his services to the
tate. At the close OF the address a vote Of
thanks was rendered Judge Baker, and he
was requested to furnish a copy for p1oiica-
dou as part of the proceedings of the State
Bar association.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

LONDON, Jan lit is stated upon
the highest authority that the illness
of the emperor of Germany, though
painful and causing him great
deal of Inconvenience, is not at all
dangerous, and causes not the slightest alarm
to his physicians and attendants. Half Of
the alarmist rumors concerning his health
are born of the emperor's non-appearance at
his favorite window, the people reasoning
that he must be seriously i'll when he is una
BILE or disincined to make his accustomed APP
pearances and receive the greetings of the
crowd
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Jan. 1l.-Over 100
delegates have arrived in the city to attend
the rate convention. The object of the con-
vention is to appoint committees to wait
upon the officials Of the various railroads to
induce them to make a rate of | cent per
mile to all southern points for the next three
months. Nearly every city in the south has
sent representatives to the convention.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

either through the con-
clusion of the erecu-
tive that sufficient
punishment had been
inflicted for offensss OF
not very grave char
actor, or the arrival of
the Irish leaders at a
decision that the gov
eminent can stand the
unequal conte s +
longer than they can,
the Irish representa-
ton in the house of
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

LAS ANMAs Colo, Jan. 1.-THE Bent
county court h use burned Tuesday morn
ing, destroying all the records Of the county
clerk, district clerk, county treasurer, sheriff
and assessor. Monday the county clerk died
after brief illness, and Tuesday the new
county officers were to have taken possession.
The fire is believed to have been of incendi-
airy origin. The loss is almost irreparable,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

c b a ir III a n. 7 b Q
McEnery d e / esation
conceded TO the Nleh.
oils party ITO uncon-
tested d o ! o & a t es, n
clear ma jority Of tho
nncontest, d over all
The Cunningham dole
CATION entered { h o
Nichols caucus aud
declared fealty to
Nichols for governor,
aud Cunningham for
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

BISMARCK, d. T., Jan. 1.-THE east
bound passenger train ran off the track at
Dickinson, 100 miles west of Bismarck Tues
day night Many passengers are reported
killed or injured. The fireman and engineer
were pinned beneath the locomotive, and all
efforts to eTtricate them proved fruitless.
Nothing definite can be learned.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. ll.-lt is officially
announced that tho New Years court ball
will not be held. This change in the imperial
arrangements is due to the discovery of q
plot against the czar, which was to be car
ried out by the conspiritors during the pres
ence of the emperor at the capital, and pre-
sumably at the court ball. A large number
OF arrests have been made in connection with
fha r,l1f
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

CHICAGO Jan. 11.--During the year 1857
the Chicago. Burlington & Quincy system
west of the Missouri river, under the name of
the Burlington & Missouri in Nebraska, has
been increased by the addition of ZOE miles
of track, while nearly 800 miles more have
been graded and will receive the rails when
winter breaks. The Chicago, Burlington 81
Quincy system, including the Burlington &
Northern lines. now aggregates about 5, 300
miles, and there is probability that before
the close of the year it will have turned q, 900
miles
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

DETROIT, Jan. ll.-Fred Schmid died here
very suddenly while sitting in his chair Tues
day. He was the third husband of his wife,
and some circumstances point to foul play.
The coroner has begun Investigations, but
finds his work impeded by the fact that the
undertaken embalmed the body by injecting
into the veins fluid containing arsenic.
No evidence of disease was found
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

attorney-generaL By agreement the tenn.
porary chairman. appointed four McEnery
delegates, four Nichols one Moncure, and
one Cunningham delegate as the committee
on creden tials, these TO select the eleventh
member. a recess was taken to o O'Clock,
but upon reasssmbling the credentials COM
mittee not ready and the convention adj
journed for the day.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. 1.-THE supreme
court has decided that the law passed by the
present legislature prohibiting the playing
Of bsse ball on Sunday is constitutional 1t
is thought no club win be organized in Nash
vile this year. The managers of the late
team claim that without Sunday games the
club would not pay expenses
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

signed by all the
Republicans Of the
committee, recon-
mending that the
nomination OF La
mar be rejected for
various reasons as
signed at length at
fecting his loyalty
to the Union, his war
record, fitness for
the position as a law
yer, etc, while Pugh
made a written re-
port, which was
signed by the Dem
ocrats of the COM
mittee. in favor of
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

LONDON, Jan, John Ruskin, in a letter
to the Daily Telegraph, writes; "For thirty
years we have ceased to be English. Swim
ding was not formerly our method of trade,
nor was advertising necessary. Once we
imported from America neither meat nor
manner; FROM France neither art nor re-
lgion. Our navy did not use torpedoes in
former times, nor did our army use rifles be-
hind hedges"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11
The Karsrt Of Combinations.

True delicacy of flavor with true efficacy
of action has been attained in the famous
California liquid fruit remedy. Syrup of
Figs. Its pleasant taste and beneficial
effects have rendered it immensely popu-
lar. 1t cleanses the system, cures cos
tiveness, etc. Hartz s. Hshnsen, agents,
Rock Island. Ill.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

CHICAGO, Jan. 1.-THE four-story build
ing, $50 East Madison street, was entirely
destroyed by fire at l o'clock Wednesday
morning. The principal losses are the Nonan-
tum, Nonotuck, Florence and Corticelli Silk
companies. Tue losses will aggregate slO0,-
lun
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

NEW YORK. Jan ;L-Mayor Hewitt, in his
annual message Tuesday, advises that the
city tax upon personal property be abolished,
and the amount be raised from real estate in
stead. Though the mayor has heretofore
combatted Henry Georges arguments in
f.vor Of such a measure he now admits that
it would add greatly to the prosperity Of the
CITY
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

confirmation, and answering all the charges
made by the majority. There was no objec-
ton to the confirmation of Villas. Chair
man Sawyer of the committee on postofllces
and post roads, made a unanimous report in
favor of the confirmation OF Dickinson, &c
succeed Villas. No action was taken upon
any of the reports.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

When threatening lnng disorder
Shows its first procliyity,
Do not let II cross the border
Ouch 1t with activity.
Many a patient. young or olden,
Owe q quick recovery
All to DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11
G......s Was "a Drinking Man.

AUSTIN, Mimi, Jan. 1I.-Early Tuesday
morning, at Ramsey Junction, while the OPP
orator was sleep, John Dunn took the oper.
ator's loaded revolver from the drawer, and
discharged the contents into his breast, kill
ing himself instantly. Dunn was q drinking
man, about IS years Of age.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

BosroS, Jan. 1.-THE Boston & Maine
Railroad company has given $500 to Samuel
Matheson, a crippled telegraph operator, who
saved passenger train from wreck last sum-
mer by replacing wrongly set switch at
great risk and pain to himself.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

NEW York, Jan. 1.-THE stockholders
of the western national bank Tuesday
elected board of directors. including As
sistant United states Treasurer c. j. Canda.
The directors then met and elected c. N.
Jordan as president, and G. J. Canda vice
president, and reelected the remaining
nff1Cal-a
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

MINNEAPoLIs Mimi, Jan. II. The mem
bers of the G. A. X. are making prepara-
tions for the national inspection of posts to
occur during the months of January and
February A circular was issued Tuesday
from the G.. A. X. headquarters to all the
posts asking them to get ready for the in
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

LANSING, Mich, Jan. 1.-The eonstitu-
tionality OF the saloon law passed by the
last legislature was argued before the
supreme court Tuesday on three cases taken
up from Wayne county. The argument was
completed aud the case submitted.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

WASHINGTON CITY. Jan. 11.-President
Cleveland has received beautifully en-
crossed copy of the proceedings of public
meeting of the Roman Catholics of Rich
mond Va, thanking him for the considera-
tion he has shown in sending jubilee pres
ent to Pope Leo.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

Martin W. Burgh. tax collector of The
city.township of Rock Island, has opened
an office in the county treasurer's Office,
court house, and is ready to receive the
taxes of 1887, now due.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-THE jury in the
Campbell Arbuckle breach of promise case
rendered a verdict Tuesday, giving the plain
till $40, 0OC damages instead of S25 900, as re-
ported yesterday The defendant will probab-
ly annaaI
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

LOUISVILLE, KY, Jan. 1.-THE Kentucky
legislature voted to-day for United States
Senator. In the house the ballot resulted:
Mr.. James B. Beck (Dem), rs; Mr. w. o.
Bradley tRep.), "a; A. S. Cardin Labor, !.
In the senate; Beck, 2s. Bradley, =.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

BERLIN, Jan. 1l-DE Schweinfurth, the
German traveller and naturalist, writes from
Cairo under date of December 50 that news
announcing the arrival of DIR. Stanley at the
camp of Enin Bey reached Cairo on Decem-
Der 22ud
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11
TO AN ILLINOIS PIONEER.


SPRINGFIELD, Ills, Jan. 1.-THE ceremo-
niles connected with defeating the monu-
ment to Pierre Menard, the first lieutenant
governor OF Illinois, took place Tuesday in
the senate chamber, the exercises being a
part of those incident to the meeting of the
State Bar association. The original inten-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

Nothing worth calling good can or
ever will be started full grown" said
Macdonald, and 1t may be SO. but how
shout o s.SSEeI
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

CoNsTANTINoPLE Jan. 1l.-Accordng to
reports received. here by the French en-
bassy, from Jeddab, the port Of Mecca Oh
the Red Sea, there has recently been, near
Jeddah an uprising against the Christians
1t is said that the French consul there has
been killed.
LATER:-The porte has received an official
dispatch from Jeddah denying the truth Of
the reports of a rising against the Christ
iaus
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

ALBANY, N. Y, Jan 1.-THE capital pun
ishment commission have reported in favor
of electricity instead of hanging as mode
Of execution.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

Teacher-Correct the sentence: The
liquor which the man bought was drunk.
Smsr. boy-The man which bought the
liquor was drunk.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

Hoods Sarsaparilla lie purely vegeta-
BILE preparation. being free from injurious
ingredients. 1t is peculiar in its curative
power.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. II. The executive
session of the senate Tuesday was largely de-
voted to the consideration of the Lamar nom
naiinn Ednaunda mazda a .annrL in whiting
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

BATON RoUsE, La, Jan. 1.-THE Dem.
cratic state nominating convention met at
noon Tuesday. Judge James Jeffries, Of
Rapides Parish ives elected temporary