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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-06
CONDENSED NEWS.

The American association has adopted it:
schedule for 1888
The village of Deep Creek, Va, was almost
entirely destroyed by fire Sunday The build
ings burned belonged mainly to negroes.
A portion of the works of the Union Metal
lie Cartridge company at Bridgeport, Conn,
blew up Monday, instantly killing Henry
Becker
The Presbyterian Mutual Assurance asso
citation of Louisville, Ky, assigned Monday.
The assets are s25, 900 and the liabilities are
$50 600
Heavy snow storms are impeding travel
and traffic in northern Europe, and "a violent
and protracted sand storm is having u
similar effect III Egypt
Twenty more lives are reported to have
been lost by Alpine avalanches. over 2OL
dead bodies of victims of avalanches in the
Italian Alps are reported to have been re
Gently recovered.
Near Palmyra, Wis, Monday, Martin
Steinhauser was found shot, stabbed, and
badly beaten in his own house His wife said
he did it himself but when he revived he
charged her and the hired manwith attempt
ed murder, and they were both arrested and
locked up.
Mrs Richard Curling, of Chicago, suicided
those who tried to prevent her with great
desperation Her relations with her husband
are asserted to have been of the most affec-
tionate character, and no cause, unless it was
temporary insanity, is known for the rash
act.
John Geary, a farmer living near Morti-
mer, Kan, objected to his daughter clipping
with a young man named Parker, and went to
interview his son law with Il pistol, declar-
ing he would kill him. The young mans
brother, however, tried to pacify Geary, and
got into an alteration with him. the end be-
ing that Geary was killed.
Following is a statement Of the visible sup
ply of grain in store and afioat ON Saturday.
March 3, as compiled by the New York pro-
duce exchange: Wheat, 81, 5l5,931 bushels
decrease, 245, seq; corn, 9,l4l ,642 bushels-in-
crease, 293 ,42O; oats, 4,750S5 bushels-de-
crease, l21 ,3l2 rye 49,, 397 bushels--increase,
5,4o5; barley. 2,40O, S5l bushels-decrease, H.
1854 bushels.
Some years ago, wealthy resident of
Evansville, Ind, Robert Barnes by name,
died and left no will, so it was supposed. He
was something of Il spiritualist, and that
society has been ''seancing" him ever since,
and now a medium asserts that Barnes spirit
has told her that his will was buried with
him. So much credence is given to the story
that application has been made to the
authorities for permission to exhume the
body. The property has long ago been
divided among Barnes relatives
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-06

Things remain stationary about the c.
b. Il q. yards. All freight as well as
passenger trains on the So Louis and
Rock Island division are now moving,
and yesterday two extra freights were
sent out in addition to the regular mum
Der. Last evening car Of coal was re
ceived in the Burlington yards for the
Rock Island Glass Works but the X. |.
l. p. switch engine men refused to switch
it down. Superintendent Sudlow was
appealed to by Division Agent Mack, but
up to o'clock this afternoon the car re-
manned unmoved Mr.. Randall Lowry,
local agent of the G b. & O. at Daven
port. WAS in the city this morning, and
stated that there were large number of
c., b & Q loaded cars on his side of the
river, but that he was unable to get them
switched by the G.. r | Il p.
Mr.. Chas Wadman, the brotherhood
man who. since the strike, went out on q
e.. B. e. Q. passenger, came to the
ARGUS office today, ha wing IN his possess
sion certificate from the charmen of the
engineers and firemen's committees at
Beardstown, setting forth that he had APT
peared before the committee on March |,
and stated that the reason of his firing on
this occasion was a Misunderstanding on
his part, believing as he did, the train
was mail train. and supposed that I'M
der the circumstances he was compelled
to go; and after earnestly begging the
engineers and firemen to forgive him for
what he had done, and promising not to
repeat the offense, full pardon was
granted
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-06
NONE OF THEIR BUSINESS.
THE SENATE POSTOFFlCE COMMIT
TEE GETS TOO AMBITIOUS,

And Tries TO Poach on Another Committees
Preserves-Reasons for Not Reporting "A
Postal Telegraph Bill-The Fish Negotia-
transformations of Congress-Giving
Gray don Chance.
WASHINGTON CITY, March ct seemed
to be the opinion Of several senator's Monday
that the postoiIice committee had strayed
out Of its reservation when it reported the
bill To regulate the telegraph in similar
manner to that in which the railways are
bOssed by the interstate law, and Cullom,
whose postal telegraph bill was adversely
reported upon at the same time, moved that
the committees bill be referred to the inter
state committee, and insisted that it should
be SO disposed of. German, also, expressed
his regret that the postofiice committee had
not confined itself to the subject referred to
it--that of establishing u postal telegraph
system. The rapid transmission of intel
ligence was now in the hands Of
Il single corporations which had wiped
out all competition heretofore attempted And
yet that great question, referred to the post
Office committee, had been set aside, and "A
bill to regulate teegraphy with which the
postotilce committee had nothing to do sub
stituted for it, The pOstoiiice committee had
gone beyond anything referred to it, and lie
therefore hoped that the bill would he sent
to the committee ON interstate commerce.
Cullom consented TO withdraw his motion TO
refer the bill to the committee ON interstate
commerce, and to have the bill and reports
laid on the table for the present, which was
done.
The Spooner bill providing that telegraph
companies be placed under the supervision of
the interstate commerce commission, which
was the one favorably reported from the
committee "a n substitute for the postal tee
graph bills referred TO it, is accompanied by
a report which states that the committee,
while recognizing the necessity for reasona-
Bile control of the telegraph companies
doubts the policy of the government assum
ing the ownership and entire management of
them; because it thinks it may be dangerous
to increase the patronage of the government,
and because of the belief that it would re-
quire great deal more money under govern
ment ownership to carry on the system
of telegraphy, than to carry it on under the
supervision Of private interests, and thus
make the cost of its use greater to the people
than would he necessary under just regula-
tons, such as are proposed
The report further says that it is argued by
some that it would be as safe and conven-
lent to carry ON postal telegraph system AS
to carry on the present postal system. While
there is FEASIBILITY in this view, it must be
remembered that while the government APP
points and regulate the duties of post
masters and others employed in the postal
service, the vehicles and means of transpOr-
tation valued at hundreds of millions of
dollars, are not owned by the government,
that the entire transportation of the mails is
done by individuals and corporations under
contract
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-06

these would be placed at the disposal OF the
Chicago, Burlington Il Northern in the event
Of trouble upon that system. The report that
the switchmcn and brakemen contemplated
striking in order TO demonstrate their sym
pathy with the brotherhood was, he said, EN-
tirely without foundation. When the switch
men struck they tried their hardest to get the
engineers 10 help them, but they only got
laughed nj for their pains Hence it was
very unlikely that they would now turn
around and take hand in the present
trouble
Late in the afternoon General Freight
Agent Ripley after a conference with General
Manager Stone issued the following, which
was sent out Monday night to all the large
shippers in the city
The G. b. & Q. will To morrow Tuesday receive
all freight ear loads and less, destined to stations
on the line Of the c. h. q @, Chicago & Iowa,
Hannibal 4 st. Joseph, st. Louis, Keoltuk &
Western Chicago, Burlington & Kansas City,
Burlington & Western Burlington q Northwest
ern HumeStun a Shenandoah, Kansas City, st
Joseph & Council Bluffs, and Chicago Burlington
& Northern railroads. We expect TO make rea-
sonably prompt delivery, though our time may
not be as good as formerly, and hope very soon to
he able to forward and promptly deliver freight
for all points on our own lines and connections.
The headquarters of the brotherhood were
literally deluged with dispatches from local
divisions breathing words of encouragement,
and promising ample financial aid. Among
the points heard from were Cincinnati, lndi-
nnapolis st. Paul; Birmingham, Ala. At
lanta, Ga. st. Louis Boyce, La; Charlton,
Ia; Fitchburg,. Mass. Eau Claire, Wis;
Lincoln, Neb., and Chillicothe, o. The La
fayette, Ind. division telegraphed that it had
sent 81 900 as Il token OF encouragement.
Reports were industriOusly circulated dur
ing the day that it had been decided TO call
out the engineers and tiremen of the Chicago
* Northwestern, but this was denied both
at the Grand Pacific and by General Man
ager Whitman. The latter said that he had
been vitited by delegation of the brother
hood employees and that they had assured
him that they had no cause for complaint.
No strike ON the Burlington 4 Northern.
MINNEAPoLIs, Mimi, March G.As far us
the local situation was concerned the skies
cleared II little Monday evening, when
trains over the G., b, a. N road went out as
usual and it was learned that the proposed
strike had been ordered OF for the present.
This was the result of a conference held at
Chicago As there are very few Burlington
engineers at Minneapolis very little local in
terest was felt as soon as it was understood
that there was to be no strike.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-06

INDIANAPOLIS, March G.-Colonel Ritter a
local Prohibition leader, and employed as at
torney by the party in this county, appeared
before the county commissioners Monday and
filed formal protests against granting liquor
licenses to dozen or more APP
plicants whose applications are on
file. The point is made that such sales are
necessarily injurious to the public health and
to public morality, and that the law author
izing them is unconstitutional The commits
sioners say they will act as usual, and this
means that the licenses will be issued. The
cases will then be carried to the supreme
court.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-06

WASHINGTON CITY, March 6-Thomas
of Illinois, will introduce in the house
at the first opportunity bill prescribing pen,
alties for the unauthorized publication or is
sue of the portrait or alleged likeness of any
female, the wife, mother, daughter or sister
of public official or citizen for use as an adj
ver-tising medium or other purpose. Thomas
says he is moved to present this measure be
cause of the fact that portraits of the wife of
the president and other ladies of prominence
are being used by Inscriptions dealers and
manufacturers in connection with their ad-
vertisements in way that must prove an
noying to the subjects. The bill prescribes a
penalty Of from $500 to 81, 900 and imprison-
ment.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-06
Louisa VI. AIcoIt Dead
Boston. Mass, March 6.--Louisa NJ.
Alcott died here this morning.
THE BIG GUN AT PlTrseuRa.


pIetCd-A Coming Proposition.
PITTsHuRG, Pa. Mnrch 1.-THE big steel
gun was taken from the annSaiiug furnace at
the FittsLurg Steel Casting companys works
Monday and again placed in the lathe for
final polishing and re-horing which will end
the work ON it in this city. II will be shipped
TO Washington about the 10Th inst where it
will ba re- bored aud rilni to the full six inches
in diameter required In the annealinS fur
mace the gun was heated by means of natural
gas to 400 degrees, 1t was allowed to cool
and again heated to | 100 degrees and gradu-
ally cooled off. The process, of anealing is
secret of tho Steel Casting company and has
never been used before, but proved in this in
stance perfect success, The sink head"
was cut or Monday afternoon and boxed for
shipment to Government Inspector Eaton, at
Washington, for official tests.
Mr. llausworth said "lf this gun proves
a success / am going to offer to make the gov
eminent II steel gun, in one casting, the same
size i,- the English Hilton gun, and of better
quality, for $1f5,00D. The English gun is
constructed of forty five separate pieces is
g. feet long and will throw projrctile thir-
teen mile. which is five miles further than
has been done by any American made gun,
and cost til" government s22JO0 know
! can do it."
Experts who examined the gun say it is
simply perfect. II Is ~ close and smooth
"A looking glass.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-06
A BLOW AT THE LOBBY.



New YORK March G-Stephen F. NASH
referee, some time ago gave Clarence Cary
and Charles W Wells Judgment of 5000
against the Western Union Telegraph com
pany. The plaintiffs claimed this sum for
services rendered the telegraph company in
Albany. They consulted with state officials
and made arrangements which resulted in the
adoption of certain measures. They also ne
gotated for and succeeded in obtaining Il set
Element of tax legislation. The company of
fered $500, which they considered to be the
value of their services. The general term
has reversed the judgment The presiding jus
tice says the plaintiffs were entitled to no
compensation, because contracts for such work
are against public policy, and not enforcble
in courts of law. The court holds that the
kind of service to influence legislation which
may he contracted for is preparing docu-
ments, making arguments, etc, provided
they are used or designed for use, before the
legislature itself on some committee thereof
as a body.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-06

COLUMBUS, o., March 6-Judge Pugh of
the common pleas court who is hearing the
talley sheet forgery cases, has issued capiases
for the arrest of Allen o. Myers, Claude
Meeker and Col. W. A. Taylor, staff CORE
SpondentS Of The Cincinnati Enquirer, for the
publication of recent articles concerning the
court for its course during the trial.
The testimony in the forgery case was I'M
interesting After court adjourned Judge
Pugh disposed Of the case against Defendant
Steube for contempt of court in attacking
Prosecutor Huling, by filming him $35 and sen-
fencing him to Jail for f2ur months. Steube
appealed the case.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-06


The board of supervisors met in regu-
lar session at 3 o'clock this afternoon,
Chairman Campbell presiding. The
frst business was the reading o: the
annual report of the poor farm commit
tee, including the invoice Of the poor
farm. The work is the production of
Supervisors Wilson, Murphy and Heath,
and by its length we should Judge they
put in many sleepless nights in compiling
IL. Clerk Donaldson waded through the
mass OF figures in dreamy sort of way,
and Supervisor Wilson watched to see
that not an item was omitted. This is
the last meeting Of the present board and
the spring election will probably bring
many new faces here at the next session.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-06

BosToN, March Cit is announced that
the death of Miss Louise NJ Alcott is mo-
mentarily expected, very little hope being ell
tertained by her friends that she will survive
more than few hours. The death of her
venerable father, A. Bronson Alcott, which
occurred at her residence Sunday morning,
was severe shock to her naturally delicate
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-06

Marquette, Mich, March In lshpem
ing AT . o'clock Monday night five men were
getting ready TO blast AN Did driil hole at the
bottom of No. = shaft, when the Charge went
of while they were preparing to fire it, kill
ing all five instantly Thu cause of the acct
dant is not known The mon were torn to
pieces by the force of the explosion. The
men were John Williams, Alfred Lucas, Eric
Natlison Charles Rusl, and William Gendle.
The latter was ma'rirl and leaves II widow
ami five children The rest were single.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-06
RATHER REGULATE THE MATTER.
Postal Telegraph bills Reported Adversely
Another Strike Inquiry Wanted.

Another Strike Inquiry Wanted.
WASHINGTON CITY, March G.-The senate
posotfice committee Monday reported the
Edmunds and CullOm bills for postal tele-
graph adversely, and faVorably an original
bill for the regulation of the telegraph on the
principle of the inter state railway bill. II
was insisted by CullOm and others that the
latter bill should he referred to the inter state
commerce committee, as it was out of the
line of the postotiiCe committee but it was
finally laid ON the table for the present Pc
titions for the adjustment of the drum
mersn tax, and in favor of IA per diem pen
sion bill We're presented, as We're the creden
tialS of Beck as senator from Kentucky.
The deficiency bill was taken up and de
bated on Il senate committee amendment to
strike out the house provision requiring the
public printer to rigidly enforce the eight
hour law. This amendment was withdrawn
but without taking vote on the house clause
an executive session was held and the senate
adjourned.
In the house resolution was introduced to
appoint committee to investigate the C., b,
q @ strike, and bills: TO declare trusts un-
lawful; to revive the grade of general in the
army; appropriating $227 900 for "A depart
ment exhibit at the Cincinnati exposition; to
build canal around Niagara Falls; to build
public buildings at Cedar Rapids, Ottumwa,
and Oskaloosa, Iowa. The Northumberland
son contest from the state of Alabama was
debated, the Republicans declaring that the
evidence showed that Davidson was elected by
fraud, and the Democrats denying the charge:
but the case went over and the house ad-
journed.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-06

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, March Erich ard
II. Beal, a young attorney Of this city, dis
appeared about ten years ago, after having
failed to account for about 81, 900 of his
clients money. Nothing was heard Of him
until recently when his friend, J. E. Florea.
of this city, received a letter from Beal con
tanning a complete statement of all his debts.
together with -, 800 to I've divided among his
creditors. He expresses his intention of de
voting his life to the discharge of all his
financial obligations. His present location is
not stated
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-06
NEAL DOW BADLY BEATEN.


AUGUSTA, Me, March G--The following
telegram was sent Monday by j. II. Manley
to Hon Whitelaw Reid, New York "Mu-
nicipal elections held today in the cities of
HallowelI, Gardiner, Bath, RCcllland, Port
land, Lewiston, Auburn, Saco, and Ellsworth
give sweeping Republican maioritics inevery
city, redeenIing Ellsworth and Lewiston, the
homes of Senators Hale and Frye. An UNI
precedented Republican triumph. Maine re-
pudiates the free trade message and empha-
sizes is condemnation of the surrender in the
fishery treaty
PORTLAND. Me, March 6--The city cleo
ton resulted in an overwhelming victory for
the Republicans, the largest majority being
given ever gained by that party in NUM-
cipal election For mayor, Chapman, Re
publican, received 1904 votes: Dow, Dem
ocrat and Prohibition, 1914, and scattering, 81.
The Republicans carry every ward for mayor,
and elect every alderman, They have also
elected sixteen members of the common
council to threcby the Democrats, and no
choice in two cases
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-06

CoRR, March e The body of Stephen J.
Mcany arrived here monday evening, 1t was
met at the railroad station and escorted
through thc streets 10y an immense procession
accompanied by band, playing the dead
march and bearing torches. The procession
was joined by the mayor and IA large number
of prominent Feuians and members of the
National league Al least 5000 Spectators
lined the streets through which the procession
Nn.-Nl
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-06
Working Up Little Boom for Cullom.

CHICAGO, March G'rhe Journals Wash
ington City special has the following at is
said that decided CullOm boom was devel-
oped at the recent caucus of the Republican
members of congress. 1t seems that there
was considerable quiet talk about presiden-
tial candidates. The Illinois men. when they
were approached by the Pennsylvania mem
bers in the interest of Cameron, replied
through their spokesman, who, it is conjec-
tured was Senator Farwell, that Illinois was
for Cullom The Pacific coast men, too,
showed a strong feeling in favor of Cullom.
They said that his interstate commerce rec
ord made him especially strong on the coast.
1t surprised the caucus that the Indiana mem
tiers did not show any particularly warm
feeling for either of her favorte sons. ex-
Senator Harrison or Judge Gresham They
seem to be lending hand to the Cullom
boom -
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-06

NEW YORK, March 6-There was heavy
decline in cotton Monday morning, causing
much excitement. AT p m. the failure of
King & Co was announced, adding to the ex-
citement. At p. IN. another failure was re-
ported and a Semi-panic prevailed.
The situation was easier later in the after
noon. A few small traders laid down, but
there was no important failure. Mr. Kings
liabilities are about 10000 1t is thought he
can settle in full
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-06

WASHINGTON CITY, March G.-The Dem
oCratic congressional executive campaign
committee met Monday and organized by
the unanimous election of Senator Kenna. of
West Virginia, as chairman 1t also elected
Hon Phil B. Thompson, Jr., secretary, and
j. l.. Norris OF the District of Columbia,
treasurer.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-06

CHICAGO, March 6-Repubican politicians
from all parts of the state are in the city to
be on hand at the meeting of the state central
committee, which meets to fix date for the
state convention, The candidates for state
offices and congressional positions are present
in force To talk over their prospects
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-06
VIII Have Another whack at Gould.

New YORK, March 6.-In reply to the
letter of Lawyer Delaney and others urg
ing another attempt to indict Gould and
Sage for the alleged railway crookedness,
District Attorney Fellows wrote Monday hat
he would bring the matter before Recorder
Smyth on the 7th inst.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-06
An Opening For the Boston slugger.

LONDON, March 6-Mr Fleming, the
hacker of Jem Smith, writes to the press
stating that he is authorized TO offer prize
of 81 900 to be contested for by Sullivan and
Smith in the prize ring, the fight to take
place during the first week in May. The
money has already been subscribed, Mr..
Fleming says, and fair field will be guaran-
taed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-06

WASHINGTON CITY, March "a joint
resolution was introduced in the house Mon
day authorizing the use Of one of the moni.
Sors out of commission, and in the dock at the
Norfolk navy yard; one S-inch converted
rified cannon. and other necessary ordnance
etc. to be placed at the disposal of the Gray
don Dynamite Projectile Cartridge and High
Explosive company, to be used in expert
ments with the Graydon dynamite shell,
under proper army and navy supervision.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-06

The following is the experience of a
Baltimore butcher:-I have suffered with
bad headaches for years and have tried
many remedies without obtaining relief.
l was advised to give Salvation Oil a
trial and it has entirely cured me-
Ed. BALTz.
Lafayette Market. Baltimore, Md.