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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-18
CAPT. LAUB'S STATEMENT.
The Thingvalla'~ Commander Lays the
Blame on the trTisPr.

HALIFAX, N S, Aug ls-The steamer
ThingvaIa, which was IN collision with the
Inflated Geiser on Tuesday last, arrived here
safely yesterday. Capt Laub says of the
terrible disaster:
when | reached the deck Immediately
after the shock the lights in both steamers
were burning all right; of that | am certain.
The Geiser had been seen by our first officer
several minutes before the collision Sine
was nearly straight ahead of us, hut little
bit on the port bow. She starboarded TO get
ont of the way, and we ported. She should
have ported likewise. Our whistle was not
blowing at the time as there was no need
for it.
Capt Iauh does not express an opinion on
the cause of the disaster, but says he will
| leave that to be found by the Official IN
vestigation. From his statement, however,
It would appear that the fault lay with Of
| flcers OF the Geser who put her to starhoard
| instead of port. The Gesers officer who
| was on the witch at tue time Of the disaster
was among the lost First Officer Peterson
| says he does not wish to make statement
although he has been requested to do 40. H'
occupied similar position on the Geser fol
three years and was only transferred short
time ago The Thingvalla, after discharginl
her cargo, will go on slip for repairs, which
will probably require two months. She viii
then reload her cargo and proceed to New
| York
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-18
THURMAN AT CHICAGO.
THE CHIC STATESMAN WILL ATTEND
THE BIG BARBECUE

A Windy city Committee Talks Him Into
the Notion-A Joint Debate That Would
"Draw"-Fixing Up the MshoneWise
Difficulty Harrison Visitors Descend
on indianapolis In Great Numbers
CoIuMBus, @, Aug. lS.-The committee
appointed by the Illinois Democratic state
committee AMI the Cook County Democratic
club TO wait upon Judge Thurman arrived
in this city at an early hour yesterday morn
ing, and at T. IN proceeded TO discharge
their duty, They met with unusual success
considering the disappointments with which
other committees have met who came here
to invite Judge Thurman to visit their re-
spective localities, and the members left for
home last night feeling that the trip was not
in vain. The committee consists of William
Fitzgerald, John A. King, s. 2. Cady, and
Thomas Gahan. There was nothing OF a
formal nature in the call, which was made
at the residence Of Judge Thurman on
Rich street The request, which was made
by the state committee was explained TO
him, and supplemented by a statement from
Mr. Fitzgerald setting forth the Importance
of visit from the distinguished gentleman
Huron, where he will speak next W, dnesday,
could I've made to Chicago so easily that 1t
would not be tiresUme To him. They in-
formed him that they would send recep-
ton committee To meet HIM at Port Huron,
and they could make the trip by special
car THURSDAY, which would give him one
day for rest before the masS-meeting and
barbecue, which is to be held the 18th at
| Cheltenham beach
| Judge Thurman was SO thoroughly i'm
| pressed with the enthusiasm of the members
| Of the committee that he did not keep them
| waiting long hut assured them that he would
| 60. The committee promise meeting reach
| ing in numbers To 30 900 or 40, 900, and state
that excursions have been arranged so that
| delegations will come from great distance
| to See the Old Roman The speeches of Judge
| Thurman are looked forward to with great
deal Of interest. both at the opening of the
| campaign IN Michigan on the I'd and at the
opening in Illinois on the 18th He told the
committee. however, that they must not eN
pert much Of a speech from HIM at Chicago
as he might not feel like talking He wa'
informed that it made no special difference
whether he talked or not-all the people
wanted was to see him.
In addition To Judge Thurman at the Chi
cago meeting will he Ex-Governor Palmer
Congressman Mills of Texas, Wilson of Nir
ginia, and Gen Black.
1t Is generally understood here that th'
letters of acceptance of both the president
and Judge Thurman will be given out be
fore Wednesday, as this would be the prope
thing in view Of the fact that the campaign
will practically he open after these dates
Judge Thurman will go to Toledo Monda.
. evening and on Tuesday will make the tri
, to Port Huron. He hopes the Port huro
committee has abandoned the yacht enter
: : prise from Toledo which they proposed an
that they viii make all the trip by rail
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-18
THE REPUBLICAN LEADER.
A Great Day for Visitors at indianapolis
I he Free BALLOT Issue

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Aug lS-Of the days
given over to receptions by Gen. Harrison
yesterday was the most significant, in the
number Of delegations the breadth Of country
they represented and their size The visitors
began 10 arrive about noon, the first coming
from Paxton. III During the next hour 100
members Of the Logan club, Of Bellefontaine,
o VINO were unexpected, came in, with
Judge William Lawrence, ex-comptrOller Of
the United States treasury. at their head
then followed IN order throughout the after
noon the Nermillion, Bartholomew and
johnson county uniiana) delegations, the
latter being the largest, with 1000 persons.
| The other two numbered at least so each.
| All these visitors at O'clock We're gathered
at the park About this time the crowd was
| sweIlei 10y many hundreds from jackson
| VILE, ILL., Early in the afternoon there had
| come a large delegation from kankakee
/ county, that sta,e 1t was one OF the most
| enthusiastic and numerous, Many bands
| enhanced the spirit Of the scene, and when
| the speaking began there were 500 people
about the Speak-rs stand
| Gen Harrsons arrival was greeted with
| CreHt applause. which was repeated at fire.
quent intervals during the exercises The
| speakers in order were Judge Lawrence, OF
l}eletontaine, O.; Judge Starr. Of kanka
kee, His Frank Cook, of Paxton, Ills H.
| II. Connolly. of NermIlhon county, Ind.
! Col Ohar, OF johnson county, Ind
Nal Strickland Of Bartholomew county,
Ind, and " b Saunders, Of Jacksonville
Ills In replying Gen Harrison reverted Il
the fact that the three states represented haC
regiments IN ms own brigade, and then pass
ing to the issue of free ballot and far
count, said
/ There is not a Republican community wher
any man may not advocate without fear HI
| political beliefs iC"iPS of That's SO y There
not a Republican, voting precinct where any man
whatever may have been his relation 10 the fla
during the war may not freely exercise his riGi
To- vote Cheers There is not such pre-
ciuct where the right Of Confederate soldlt
freely 10 cast the ballot Of his choice would no
he defended by the union veterans Of the VA
lApplAuse and cries Of That's trlIe. our party
Tolerant Of political differences 1t has alway
yielded To Others all that it demanded for itsel
? II has been mtorraut Of but one thing: disoyslt
F., To- the flag. and to the union Of states ltire'
i applause It has had the good fortune to set
the constitution. and the permanent laws of oI
country. many Of the 0Fat principles for whiC
itihas commended 1t hdYhnt only persuaded
: majority Of our thinking people, hut it has Ia
3 the unusual fortune to compel those who Oppose
/ il to give heiated assent to every great primo
( pie It has supported
: At the close of the speaking the ham
; shaking was undergone, which continue
| until near & O'Clock
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-18
THE PRESIDENT ON HAZING.
He C"mmutes Some Sentences. But Says
II Must Not Happen Again.

WASHINGTON CITY, Aug lS.-The presi-
dent Yesterday committed the sentence Of dis
missal Of Naval Cadets Wiley s Embrey,
Arthur L. Willard, George Richards, Ber
nard H Cam len, Charles " Lyle Bion b.
Bier, Richard H. Leigh, Timothy f Maurin,
and George H Shepard, convicted of hazing
on board the practice ship Constellation, TO
confinement upon the Santee for thirty days,
and thar each ne deprived of one-half of his
annual leave The president in a long review
of the cases condemns hazing in strong terms
and says that executive clemency will not he
granted 10 like cases In the future and is
only extended now because such trivial haZ-
ing as these cadets We're convicted Of had
not in the past. been considered sufficiently
aggravated to merit severe punishment.
The offences for which these cadets were
recommended to lie dismissed from the
service consisted Of compelling members Of
the Junior class to chew toilet paper, stand
on their heads. etc Secretary Whitney IN
| transmitting the action OF the court martial
| to the president, recommended the course
! which the president adopted
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-18
The Universal Pence Union.

NEW LONDON, Conn, Aug. lS-The con-
vention OF the Universal Peace union at
Mystic closed yesterday. Mrs. Dye and
Mrs. Belva Lockwood spoke of the revela-
tions of immortality in the British army in
India and in mining camps. A resolution on
social purity was then adopted A resolu-
ton asking Governor Hill to commute Dan
lei Lyons death sentence to life imprison-
ment was adopted; also resolutions condemn
ing capital punishment, and demanding fair
er treatment of the Indians Mrs. Parnell
spoke in favor of equal rights every where.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-18

Mr.. BLAINE declares that anything
that dlverts attention from the single
question of protection in the campaign
this fall is weakening OF the resi- and
only issue before the people, viii some
body whisper 20 him that during his alb
sence the republican national convention
adopted free whisky platform and nom.
mated candidate who voted fourteen
times for legislation that would tend tc
reduce the wages of American workmer
to 3 Chinese slandardI
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-18
STRUCK 4 NEW LEAD.
THE DELIVERS INTO THE lNiQUITleS
OF IMMIGRATION

Develop Some Pay Diet in n New Direc-
tion-An Industry That Requires the
Possession OF "A "Pum' on the .ridge-
Quick Process for the Manufacture of
Citizens for Revenue Only.
NEW YORK, Aug Is-The congressional
committee yesterday resumed their inquiry
regarding indiscriminate immigration.
Henry j jackson, superintendent Of Castle
Garden and secretary of the emigration
commission, was the first witness. His te5ti
mony in the main was eorroboration of
that already elected from Emigration Com
missioners Tantor and Stephenson.
Walter Mcintosh, secretary of the United
States Watchmaker's association, showed con-
cnsively that some engravers were brought
here from London under contract and i'll
direct violation of the Jaw.
Francis n Bell, a sea captain, said that
Lockwood and KAY carry on sort OF broker
age business in procuring sea captains posi-
tons. He swOre that these two men can
| take Nova Scotian and in ten days make
him an American citizen and put him in
| charge of an American ship. He said Lock
wood told witness that Judge Morrison, in
Brooklyn, fix all details for him Each in
| iividual who wanted To become an American
citizen inside of ten DAYS must put up $40.
Witness gave the names Of over a dozen ma
chine made citizens aud the vessels these peo-
pie now command.
| Andrew W Kay, a ship chandler, said he
is Nova Scotisn and stated that he had 'as-
sisted" his father, p man named Evans and
another named Miller To get their naturallz-
alton papers After II good deal of question
| ing by the members of the committee, testi-
mony was elected corrohoratng the state
| ment Of the previous witness regarding
fraudulent naturalization Witness admitted
| that h. knew a man named Palmer and had
aidad him to get naturanzed Witness be
came quite uncomfortable when Palmer's
name was mentioned Speaking further
about Palmer the witness sa Il lie was now an
engineer Then he acknowlel Ied that a Mr..
Bavhs told him he wanted L. get Palmer
lnaturalized In a day or two he went with
Ravls and Palmer to Brooklyn and
procured the iatters cltiZ'ns papers, Ga
Bavlis representation the witness swore IN
Judge Moores court that he had known
| Palmer to he worthy man for five wears
previous The witness did not saem to
think that il was a crime To take such an
oath He lid not think it WAS wrong to
| swear that Palmer was hpra iiVr years on
Bavlis' statement Deputy Sheriff Ross
met the party at the court hou>e Witness
told Ross that Palmer was five Years in the
country and that it was all right Ross be
came a willing witness and brought out the
papers Witness received no payment for
his service
|, We'll, Baylis got sl0. and thiuk YOU ought
4 10 la half % SD4rgt4-ftAl ten,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-18

The bigger the Blame demonstration
the more democrats chuckle and the mad
der the republican managers get, And
sitting in the shadow of his grandfather's
hat, Little Ben Harrison worries because
he isn't as happy as he ought to be.
And vet be has the solid glory Of the
nomination, and as long as Blaine runs
things it will save the candidate q lot of
trouble.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-18

WASHINGTON CITY. Aug IL The following are
the weather Indications for thirty SIN hours from
p N Yesterday For Indiana Fair weather,
prt,,Aiyd IA southern portion hv light local
rams. cooler variable winds For Illinois Fair
weather. preceded III southern portion by light
local rains warmer. except nearly stationary
temperature in southeast portion. wind becoming
southraSterlv. For NghiuEau and Wisconsin
FAR warner weather. variable winds. generally
va-fef1x
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-18
Distributing Congressional EIoquence.

WASHINGTON CITY, Aug. lS.-ODonnell
Of Michigan, one Of the members of the
house committee on accounts has just COM
pleted the auditing of accounts for the dis
tribution of the speeches delivered by mem
bers the present session. and he finds that the
number of copies of speeches sent broadcast
throughout the country during the present
session was II third larger than were distrib-
uted in any>previous congress, Exactly H.
$685. 900 copies of speeches have up to date
been folded at the folding room during this
session for the house alone, and the govern
ment has been at the expense of 81 900 for
envelopes to cover them
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-18

LONDON, Aug. ls-Mr William Henry
Hurlburt, formerly editor int chief OF The
New York World has written long letter
to The Times regulating the contention of
the Republican party of the United States
that President Cleveland's policy is anti
American, and especially contradicts the as
sertions of Mr. Blaine in his speeches since
his return to America Mr. Blaine, Mr..
Hurlburt says, is endeavoring to raise false
issue in accusing the Democratic party of ia
voring England in its tariff policy. Mr.
Cleveland, the writer declares, is not free
trader in the sense of completely abolishing
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-18

LONDON, Aug. 1s.-The Liberal leaders ex-
press their cordial approval of the resolution
of the Liverpool Reform club to raise fund
to assist Mr. Parnell in defraying the exc
penses of his action against The Times. OBJ
serving the unanimity of the Liberals in car
rying out this work, the Conservatives con-
template raising fund to guarantee The
Times against loss in its defense.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-18
JOINT DEBATE EXTRAORDINARY.
Proposal That Carlisle and Blaine Meet on
the Stump.

WASHINGTON CITY, Aug. ls-lt is an
nounced that proposition is under consider
alton by the Democratic campaign managers
to arrange for a joint discussion of the tariff
question by Speaker Carlisle and Mr.. Blaine.
1t is proposed to challenge Blaine to meet
Carlisle and dispute the question in alternate
speeches in twelve principal cities of the
union, six to be named by Blaine and six by
the speaker. The opinions of a number of
prominent Democratic congressman as to the
advisability of such a course have been
asked, and there is a very general concur
renee of approval
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-18

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Aug. ls-This city
yesterday witnessed the greatest political
demonstration in its history. The conven-
ton of Cleveland and Thurman clubs Of the
state was representative body from every
county, and the number of colored people
participating was a revelation to old political
calculators Fully 200 negroes were among
the most enthusiastic delegates
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-18

CHICAGO, Aug. ls.-A collision, happily
attended with no losS of life and little dam
age, except to railroad property, occurred
late Thursday night on the Burlington road
near Western avenue A passenger train
ran into fast freight on the Pan Handle
crossing, shaking up the passengers
and throwing several cars and the engine off
the track As in the case Of the South Lawn
accident Wednesday it wa caused by the
air-brakts failing To respond
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-18

GAINESVILLE, Ohio, Aug ls,-President
Won Der Abe, of the st. Louis Browns, was
here unts II Iate hour Thursday night in
consultation with the GAINESVILLE manage
ment and secured the release Of Gumbert,
the crack pitcher Of the GAINESVILLE club, the
consideration bring 5000 Gumbert is
Fittsburg Toy, - years old.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-18

PITT>ECRG, Aug. ls-The price of coke
advanced yesterday from 5 per ton to 81 p
per ton, with strong indications of a still
further advance which will likely reach the
s. marx The demand for coke has been
very heavy lately, there Is no stock on hand,
ana only few uneNpired orders were placed
OF =
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-18

NEW ORLEANS, La, Ang. ls-A Picayune
special from Jacksonville says that at p. IN
yesterday four new cases were reported,
namely: Alice May, Kate Hendrick, Robert
Grace, and William Adams There we're no
deaths All danger is considered past. The
Weathar is cool
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-18

MTNNEAPOIIS, MINI. Aug is-The Ma
tionai ASSOCIATION Of Fire Engineers, in SEES
sion here, agreed to meet next year in Kan
sas City. sept =, and elected the following
Cffi .rr-. President, F L. Stetson Mnneapo-
It's. secretary. Henry A. Hills. Cincinnati
treasurer, A C. Hendrick, New Haven,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-18

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Aug. lS.-Chief
Mescott, OF the Kickapoos, his sqnaw and
five children were killed by lightning in his
cabin on the reservation near Netawaka,
Kan THURSDAY
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-18

NORTH ADAMS. Mass, Aug. Is. Mrs Joseph
McDay, aged n, and Miss Kate Armstrong,
aged p, who recently came from Ireland 10
work In Phnkett's cotton mills, were burned
t. death Tues day as result of starting a fire
with karnS4ur
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-18

-,-. Dass ofen. Harrison will occupy the
Cheeseboro cottage, which has been reno
waited. and put in trim for the expected
guests. The party is expected to arrive at
Middle Bass Monday evening.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-18
GEN. HARRrSON'S OUTING.


CLEVELAND, o., Aug. ls.-A special from
Fostoria, o, the home of ex-Gov. Foster.
says that the governor and daughter, Annie,
will meet Gen Harrison and party at Toledo
on Monday next. At that point the entire
party will embark on the private steam
yacht Sigma, and will sail to Middle Bass
Island, where Gen. Harrison will be Gov.
Fosters guest. The island is owned and con-
trolled by private parties, and not overrun
by excursionists and sight .seersl While at
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-18

WASHINGTON CITY, Aug l>-The First
National bank Of Gibbons, Neh, capital
$50, 0OJ, and the First National bank Of Rock
Springs. W T, capital $50, 40, were
authorized Yesterday to commence business.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-18
THE MARKETS.


CHICAGO Aug Il,
Quotations on the board Of traie t. day ranged
As f>llow> Wheat-No ! August. opened s4t,c
closed Sc. September opened and closed s4lpc
October. opened S5Isc. CinS,ai s,2sc Corn
-Aus;ISf, opened 45asc, closed 4ic; September,
opened ils.c closed A7sc, October. opened
AIS closed iia4, Osts-AuGuSt, opened 2issc.
closed 2Ti4c september opened 2it4c closed
24ssc; October opened and closed 24lec Pork
September opened SI3.45. closed sl95eLa;
October. opened l3G2te closed SlS tx; Jan
uary. openei Sl2 a. closed 81 S2ts Isrd-Sep
temher, opened 5 - closed 3 q2ie
Live Stosk-The Union Stock yards prices To-
day ranged follows Market opened active,
and prices 5dlac higher light grades $500
| e ~; rough packing, S57hH5 ~, mixed lots.
| s. SST63i; heavy packing and shipping lots,
| S. anGl6 ~ Cattle Market steady; nstIve heeves
inferior to far, S3h41I,5, good L. extra, SiSj
| G6so; cows, Sla56SM; stockerS and feed
ers, 3 @aSao, Texas steers s. 25G30. Sheep
| -tiood TO choice steady, others lower. natives,
S3oa4 40; westerns 81 4hGsSG; Texans 81 Is
| &3so, lambs 81 aiit57a.
| Produce Butter Fancy Elg,iu creamery lalt
| lai.c per H. fancy dairy. la4Sl7c; hacking stock
| 10MIac Eggs strictly fresh. Ia per drz. Pota
toes-40G sc per tn Poultry Spring chickens
| l2d13c per Ii. old hens 9,1Ih'; rraSters 5,b5lsc
| turkeys ~ Apples 81 tl2,i per bbl Ber
| ries-B Black raspherrie~. SlolUl-D per loot
| ease; red do. saga per capt. case.
|
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-18

WASHINGTON CITY Aug lN-The surplus
in the treasury at the close Of business yes
terday was $il% 900, oh0
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-18
DEADLY AND DESTRUCTIVE BOLTS.
Furious Electric Storm Leaves Death
and Ssuin in Its Path.

and Ssuin in Its Path.
MONTREAL, Aug. IS "A thunder storm
that passed over Ontario and the whole of
Quebec Thursday night and early yesterday
morning destroyed hundreds of houses and
barns Horses and caktle BY the hundred
have been killed and many people are lost
At small village called st Louis de
Gonzagne, Capt. Louis Sauve, his wife and
son were instantly killed. laborer, name
unknown, on the Sauve farm, was also
killed by bolt that struck the barn
half an hour after the house was struck.
At St Ignace George s. Lorimer was
killed by tree, which had been struck by
lightning, falling upon him. In st. Hya.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-18
Appointment on the Lighthouse Board.

WASHINGTON CITY, Aug. IS The pres
iirnt has detailed Lieut. Col John NJ VII
son, engineer corps commissioner of public
buildings aud grounds, as a member Of the
lighthouse board vice Brig. Gen James c
Duane, retired, late chief of engineers OF the
army
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-18

The cremationists of London are about
to erect a chapel at an expense of S25.
600 in connection with their cremstorium
at Working.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-18

At stitch in ones side never seams good.
Chronicle Telegraph.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-18

SARATOGA. n. Y, Aug lS-At the meet
ing of the American Bar ASSOCIATION yeSter
day morning David Dudley Field was elected
president. Edward OTIS Hnkley, secretary !;
Francis Rawle, treasurer. Among the vice
presidents elected to represent each state in
the association was Ben jamin Harrison of
Indiana. The convention then adjourn ed
sine die
Japan Going to Build War Ships.
LONDON, aug 1S-The Japanese govern.
ment has decided to spend so, 000, 900 during
the next five years III the purchase and con
stTtIrtion of war vessels
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-18
3lx Per Cent Loan

Blk Per Cent Loans
By the Rock Island Building association,
Tuesday, Aug. 81. 1888.
E. H. GUYER, Sec'y.