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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-27
MAINE REPUBLICANS MEET.


BANGOR, Me, April 2T-With 7S3 dele
gates present the state Republican convention
met yesterday, H. IL. Burbank, of Saco, pre-
siding Electors and delegates.at-large were
selected as follows: Electors-at- large-HoracC
H. Shaw, of Portland, and Samuel N. Camp
bell of Cherry Field. Delegates-at large
Charles H. Prescott, Biddeford; Joseph IL.
Manley, Augusta s. II. Allen Thomaston,
and Charles A. Boutelle, Bangor. Alternates
C. j. Chapman, Portland; George l.. Beale,
Norway; Isaac C. Libby, Burnham, and A,
b. Sumner, Lubec.
The platform demands protection to Amer
lean industries and denounces the Mills bill,
favoring the reduction of the surplus by a
reduction of internal revenue taxation; de
nounces the filibustering of the Democrats
against the direct tax refundinG BILL and re.
news the declaration of hostility to liquor
saloons. The fisheries questions is alluded to
as follows:
Resolved, That our relations with foreign pow
ers are endangered by official thnidity and that
they should be managed by sagacty, fir1nneSs
and prudence so as TO secure the blessings of
peace and that respect to which the United States
is justly entitled among the nations Of the world
And Mr.. Blaine receives the following
concentrations
Resolved, That Hon. James G. Blaine our long,
trusted statesman, is deserving of the thanks of
the people of Maine and of the entire nation for
the promptness and remarkable ability and facil.
ity with which in his Paris letter he answered
the free trade manifesto of President Cleveland
and pointed out the duty of maintaining the
American industries and markets for the Amer.
lean people.
Though the delegates chosen by the conven-
ton were not instructed, they say they nave
but one choice for president, namely, James
G.. Blaine
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-27
Double Suicide by Hanging.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa April 27--A most
singular double suicide which is wrapped in
the most profound mystery was discovered by
the police yesterday evening in small three
story building fronting on narrow court
running eastward from Second street below
GiraTd avenue. The occupants of house,
Ernest Eichfeld, a German tailor go years
old, and his wife, SIS year old, have not been
seen since Monday last The officers were
notified and entering the house found the
body of the woman suspended to the door of
the room in the second story, and the body of
the man hanging to the door of the closet in
the third story Both bodies were suspended
by pieces of clothes lines, and from the simil-
arity of the knots it Is believed that both
were tied by the same person, and that the
act was deliberately planned and carried out.
No clew to the cause of the crime has yet
been found
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-27
Riotous Hungarians at Bradford.

PITTsBURG, Pa, April 27.-The situation
at the Edgar Thompson steel works is viewed
with much apprehension. Last night a mob
of several hundred Hungarians and Poles
gathered at place close to the companys
property and laid in wait for party OF Hun
garian operatives that had refused to
join the strikers. The men had been
engaged for the night turn As soon as
the workmen came near where the strikers
were gathered, the latter assaulted them with
clubs. stones, and bricks. The norkmen
broke and fled in every direction, the strikers
chasing them with the vilest imprecations
and threats if they attempted to return to
work. The rioters declare that no hands
shall go into the mill to work Pinkerton's
guards have been instructed to turn out in
full force and il possible prevent more
trouble
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-27

II is gratifying to note that in one OF
the strongest republican cities in the
country strong republican newspaper
has had the fairness and nanliness to
break loose from the fallacies of party
reasoning and come out squarely in sup
port of the admirable and necessary sug-
gestions made in President Cleveland's
message.
1t has taken some time for this regen-
Grafton to take place, but it seems to be
sincere, and not spasmodic conversion
on the part of the Philadelphia CdN
when ii comes out boldly and demands a
revision of the tariff at once. Jumping
entirely clear of party traces the CnE calls
attention to the dangers that threaten the
finances of the country if the surplus
continues to accumulate, by the
enforcement of taxation which is
beyond the requirements of the
times. Another and very radical
departure does this saved journal.
istic sinner make, when it throws party
tradition to the winds aud says it is time
to stop talking about the "wah" and the
rebellion" and 60 to work and revise
the tariff as soon as possible. These re-
marks alone indicate that the conversion
of an esteemed contemporary to the prln-
clples of right and truth, and Andrew
Jackson is thorough.
1t is a pleasure to see these journalistic
lambs seeking the straight and narrow
path where the grass of righteousness and
good government grows. 1t is happy
day when their feetlet are guided from
the rough and thorny road of republican
sophtstry into the green pastures of COM
mon sense. We feel glad to welcome all
that may see the error of their ways and
come to the democratic fountain of
truth How happy dear old Philadel-
phia must be today, with her bar rooms
closed and her churches open, to know
that one of her esteemed journals has
seen its past mistakes, has repented and
is saved. N. Y. Graphic.
But the foremost and most fearless ad-
vOcate of tariff reform among republican
journals is the Chicago Tribune, which
has been for years and is still dealing
sledge hammer blows to the protection
heresy. We are glad that the manly and
courageous course of the Tribune is be-
ing followed by such leading and reputa>
bic papers as the Philadelphia CAL, how
ever.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-27

conference report on the resolution accepting
the invitation to take part in the French ex-
position of 1889 and appropriating $500
therefor was agreed to, The land forfeiture
bill came up. next, and Palmer of Michigan
opposed any amendment in the interest of the
claims of the Lake Superior Ship Canal COM
pany to title to lands granted to the state of
Michigan Dolph compared the land policies
of the Republican and Democratic parties In
political speech, and the bill went over.
Hale wanted to pass the bill retiring Gen.
Fremont, but Reagan said he desired to speak
against it, and the matter was postponed.
The senate then adjourned until Monday.
The house passed the bill for the relief of
the Omaha tribe of Indians in Nebraska and
adopted resolution calling upon the treas
ury for the number of persons engaged in ag-
riculture and manufactures who are subject
ed to foreign competition. In committee of
the whole the tariff discussion was continued,
Buchanan of New Jersey, and Osborne of
Pennsylvania speaking against the Mills bill,
and Hemphill of South Carolina, Hudd of
Wisconsin, and Sayers of Texas the latter
at the night session. in favor thereof. The
house adjourned at $40 d, IN.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-27
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-27
THE DAILY ARGUS

A GOOD illustration of the red tape pro-
ceedings of the governmental service is
given in the following: A letter signed
with initials and mailed at the Washing
ton postofiice, was received some time
ago at the postofTlce department. The
writer enclosed a two cent stamp with
the following explanatory remarks for
the benefit of the postmaster general.
II received a letter through your office
yesterday; the cancelling stamp failed
10 cancel the stamp. l tore the stamp
off and used it. Now my conscience has
got the best Of me. You will please
find enclosed two.cent stamp to go
to the conscience fund, AS il
was not money the stamp was not
sent to the treasury department, where
there is special fund for the bene-
fit Of those who are overcome by the
pangs of conscience. The letter was sent
on the official round, as much ink and
good paper was consumed in recording its
reception in the department and its final
disposition as If it had been $4,000 in
stead of sickly green two cent stamp.
1t was first of all recorded in the book
of letters received in the postmaster gen.
erals office, and was then sent, as in-
dorsed by the chief clerk, to the third as
sistaut postmaster general. When it
reached the latter office it was referred by
the third assistant postmaster general to
the finance division. Another record
was made in the book of that office
of letters received and docketed. Then
it found its way to the finance division.
The chief of the DIVISION pasted the stamp
on the letter, drew two cross marks
through the stamp with his pen, and
marked under it the word cancelled"
and signed his name. This operation was
witnessed by clerk. who affixed his
name as witness, and then the letter
having reached the end of its red-tape
journey, was duly and properly deposited
in the tiles, where it will remain as an
evidence to future generations that this
petit larceny upon the government was
regularly and officially atoned for.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-27

PITTsBURG, April 27-Mrs. j. T.. Fife,
niece OF the late Mrs Jane Grey Swisshelm,
the famous newspaper correspondent and
the wife of the son of ex-Sherin Fife, of ALLIE
gheny county has fled the city, aud with her
2-year-old child is now in Chicago William
Deshon, son of prominent wholesale liquor
dealer, who is said to have been on intimate
terms with her, was to accompany her, but
for some reason did not do so. Fife who had
been posted with regard to the attentions
paid by Deshon to his wife, fully convinced
himself of his wifes perfidy and Wednesday
night administered severe heating to Desh-
on. Fife, who is engaged in business here
with his father.in law, says he will commence
proceedings for divorce Mrs. Fife is Il petite
demi blonde about p years of age
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-27

NEW YORK, April 27-The James G. Blaine
association of the Sixth assembly district
opened its new club-rooms last night Secre.
tary Lehman, Of the National League of Re-
publican clubs, spoke, and President james
P. Foster, of that league, sent a letter saying
that the naming of Republican organiza-
ton after James G., Blaine was significant
and appropriate, as it indicated the intensity
and earnestness with which the party pro-
poses to protect American industries and
American workmen, which principle is en-
bodied in Mr.. Blaine And even suppose
Mr. Blaine is not a candidate; we are sure by
his past actions and by his sincerity to the Re
publican party that he will do all in his power
to elect the candidate, whoever he may be-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-27
RIVER kinIeIa.

The Pittsburg will be down Monday.
The Mary Morton is due up Monday.
The st. Paul will be up Sunday after
noon.
The steamer Pttsburg, on her last trip
north, had on board all the materials
necessary for the completion Of the steel
packet which is being built at Dubuque
for 81. Louis parties. The hull is built
entirely of steel, and is 220 feet in length
and "a feet beam. The hull is nearly
completed, and it is expected that by
a week from next Saturday she will
be ready to be launched. The Dia>
mond 10 company will do the wood
work on the boat. such as the decks,
etc, for which the contract was
signed Monday last. The painting and
glazing on the boat will cost 50, 600, and
between So 900 and $4,000 will be ex-
pended for. furniture. No expense is to
be spared to make every portion of the
work perfect, and the total cost viii be
in the neighborhood of $4,000. 1t is
expected to have her completed by the
1st of June. 1t was hoped that the boat
might be used in taking delegates to the
national democratic convention at ST.
Louis, but this will be impossible. The
trial trip will be made the first week in
June. When completed the boat is ex>
pected to draw only 224 inches of water.
The engineer in charge of the construc>
ton says that she must draw less than "a
inches or she will be pronounced all.
ure as a packet in the St. Louis and PeoN
ria trade If she does not answer for the
Illinois river, she will be put on the Mis-
sissippi in the St. Louis and Rock Island
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-27

LANCASTER, Pa, April 27-The Pennsyl-
vania state branch of the Republican Ma
tional league was organized in this city yes
terday afternoon. A large number of dele
gates from all parts of the state were present.
All were enthusiastic. They named the per
manent officers of the league as follows: Pres
ident, Edwin S Stuart, of Philadelphia; vice
presidents, Everett Warren, Lackawanna
Burr Mcintosh, Allegheny; John B. Rehm,
Lancaster; treasurer, William b. Thornton,
Philadelphia; secretary, H. Townsend Fair
lamb, West Chester. Pittsburg was selected
as the place for the next meeting.
nthe evening public meeting was held
which was largely attended James P. Fos-
ter, of the Republican National league, and
Gen. Nathan Golf, of West Virginia, were
tha nl...r.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-27
Think They Can Name the Nominee.

WASHINGTON CITY, April 27.-The Repub-
lican National league has contracted with
Mr. Robert A. Parke, southwestern passen-
ger agent of the Pennsylvania Railroad COM
pany, to carry its members and friends from
Washington to the national convention at Chi
cago in June next. The league will be ac-
companied by a large number of friends.
The party is expected to number of about 300
persons. 1t is understood to be the intention
of the railroad people to make this train
marvel of railroading Members of the
league claim that they will name the nomi-
nee of the Republican national convention.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-27
In the Interest of Roma,isu

Hot SPRINGS, n. C., April 27-The immi
grafton convention has adopted resolutions
establishing an immigration association with
headquarters in New York, TO be known as
the Southern immigration association. Mai
John D. Kelly, Jr., will be its chief The
object of the association is to populate the
south with selected immigrants. The associa-
ton will be run in the interest of the Roman
Catholic religion,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-27
winners with the Ball Club.

CHICAGO, April 27-Base ball playing yes.
terday resulted in the National league as fol
lows: At Pittsburg-PittShurg ], Chicago o;
at New York-New York II, Philadelphia
at Indianapolis-Ind $, Detroit 3 at
Washington City Washington ., Boston o.
American association; At Baltimore-Bal-
timore 5, Brooklyn 3; at Philadelphia-Ath-
letic 8, Cleveland TO- at St Louis-St, Louis
3, Cincinnati 4; at Kansas City-Kansas City
8 Louisville Z
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-27
The Groom Had Disappeared.

NEW York, April 27.--H. D. Cooke, son of
the superintendent of the Consolidated stock
exchange, was to have been married at st.
Georges church Wednesday to Miss Jean
nette Miller, daughter of the late partner of
Morton, Bliss a. Co When the guests be-
gan to arrive at the church they were m
formed that the wedding was postponed. 1t
seems that Mr.. Cooke disappeared Sunday
night, aud can not be found His accounts
are all right
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-27
Serious Disaster 10 n Work Train.

ANTIlo Wis, April PA freight train
ran into the caboose Of "A work train between
Bernamwood and Eland Junction. on the
Milwaukee, Lake Shore a Western road at .
o'clock yesterday morning Ten men, all
graders, We're hurt, but no one was killed.
Medical aid was sent from here, and it is be-
leved that three of the injured men will die
The accident was caused 10y the neglect of the
work train engineer to pull his train far
enough on side-track to clear the main line
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-27

BosToN, April 21--John BOYLE O'Reilly,
editor Of The Pilot, has received from his
special correspondent at Rome cablegram
stating that the reports sent out from there.
through agents of the London Chronicle. that
the pope has condemned the plan of cam
paign are false The principle of the plan of
campaign remains untouched Certain
abuses connected with the admin, atiun of
the plan are, however, prohibited
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-27
The Woman VIII Get Over 1t.

KoKoMo, Ind, April 27-Charles Marks,
the electrician of the City electric light
works. who was shot by Tom Roush while in
the company of the latter's wife, died yester-
day morning. The woman, who was thought
to be dying Wednesday, will possibly recover
She is a good-ooking woman, barely 10 years
old RouSh has not vet been found
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-27
Do Not Think for a Moment

that catarrh will in time wear out. The
theory is false. Men try to believe it be-
cause 1t would be pleasant if true, but it
is not, as all know. Do not let an acute
attack OF cold in the head remain unsub~
dued. Ii is liable to develop into catarrh.
You can rid yourself of the cold and
avoid all chance of catsrrh by using DE-
Sage's Catarrh Remedy. If already
afflicted rid yourself of this troublesome
disease speedily by the same means. AT
!. n drT.uUiafa
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-27

NEW York, April BradStreet's an
nounces the failure of Clarke, Radcliffe &
Co., dry goods commission merchants, agents
for the Globe Knitting company, the Rural
Hosiery mills and the Clermont Hosiery
mills The liabilities are estimated at $780,
600 An assignment was made yesterday to
F. b. Bard, after the sheriff had closed the
store on Judgments for Sl7i,OOO. The fail
ure surprised the trade. There are rumors
of defalcaton. Russell Dart, Sr., financial
manager, was not partner
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-27
JOHN L. MADE THINGS LIVELY.


Trip ACrOss the Ocean.
New YORK, April 27-The Worlds Boston
special alleges that Sullivan went on spree
aboard the Catalonia, insulted ladies, had
fights with the steamers employees, beat
Anna Livingstone and was so violent that
the captain threatened to put him i'll irons.
Rev. W. Il. Marley, one of the passengers, is
given as authority for the statements, He
says that Sullivan cursed Mrs. Marley and
threatened to "swipe her id brats out of
existence if she did not keep them out of his
way. The steward, in defending himself
from an attack, broke soda syphon over
Johns head, which pleased the big fellow so
much that he said the steward was the only
man aboard The engineer threatened TO
turn the hot water hose on Sullivan, who
thnrnaft.lr loft him nlnnn-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-27
Investigating photographer sherman.

New HAVEN, Conn, April 27.-Gen. A.
W. Greedy, chief of the signal service bureau,
came to this city Wednesday to personally
investigate the conduct of Signal Sergeant
Sherman, who recently obtained so much I'M
pleasant notoriety through his exploits of
photographing young ladies in questionable
costumes. Gen, Greedy refuses to talk, and
will decide the matter on his return to Wash
inptOn
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-27
No Billiards Where Women Rule.

DELPHo, Kan, April 27.-A result of
woman suffrage in municipal affairs here is
the action of the council Wednesday night in
billiard halls or pool tables in
this place for the next year. This has di
vided the population, and created much i'll
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-27

PARIS April IA riot between Bou-
LANCER and anti Boulanger factions occurred
last night at Nancy and lasted until mid
night. A mob armed with stones, attacked
a number of students who welded clubs in
dangerous manner. The police suppressed
the row
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-27
kilrain Wants a a4-Foot Ring.

New YORK. April 27.-Kilrain wires from
London that he will accept Sulivans $4,000
challenge, London prize-ring rules to govern,
and says that if fought in America the con
test must be west of the Missouri river and
take place six months after signing articles.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-27
ILLINOIS UNITED LABOR
Selects State Ticket and Attends to Other
Business

DECATUR, Ills, April 2T.-The United La
Dor state convention met here yesterday, and
selected for permanent chairman W. W.
Weaver, of Maplewood The first thing that oc-
Cured was the offering of a resolution to the
effect that there be no fusion with either of
the old parties, and no candidate nominated
who had not severed his connection with
them. This precipitated debate which
waxed warm and lasted nearly all day, but
the resolution was adopted slightly modified
in the interest of ex-senator Bell, who was
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-27
MOSTLY DEVOTED TO TALK.

Congress Acts Upon Few Measures-The
Senate AdJourns Until Monday.
WASHINGTON CITY, April ga hill was
reported to the senate YESTERDAY GRANTING
rlght-of-way through Indian territory 70 the
Kansas City & Pacific railway. ingalls, then
announced that on Tuesday next he would
reply to voorhees, speech Of Wednesday. The