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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-13
CONDENSED NEWS.

Frederick William formally took the oath
MS king of Prussia and emperor OF Germany at
Berlin Monday.
The senate committee ON territories has
agreed to IA bill admitting north Dakota and
Washington territory to statehood.
Jay Gould has arrived at the island Of st
Thomas on his yacht, and is expected totouch
Mt Nassau, and then land at Fcrnandina.
The strike of the Reading company's coal
miners in Pennsylvania has ended, the strik-
ers returning to work at their old wages.
Dakota is just now enjoying two things
bamy weather within her own borders, ANA
the knowledge that Billiards sometimes go
east
William Waddell, Il well-known Iowa tray
cling man, was married ON his deathbed sun
day night to Clara Bell Currier, otherwise
known as Ret Lee, woman OF the town.
Rev MIR Pridgins, of High Shoals, Ga. 4,
says he will preach his own funeral sermon
on April s. lie has also ordered his coffin,
but has not vet decided when hewill shuttle :"
The 70" strikers at GaIesburg, HIS have
issued boycott circular against Rev. j. ID.
Wyckotf, of that city, because he wrote an
article Coudemulng the despotlsin of labor
unions,
1t is stated that Mrs Cleveland discontin-
ued the daily donation of flowers to the u.
A. r. fair at the capital the day after Ingalls,
speech in the senate. Ingalls, is president Of
the fair association.
1t is charged against the leSSees of convict
labor at Coal Hill, Ark, that one convict was
whipped to death, another kicked TO death,
and others brutally maltreated causing
death in some instances.
Robbers beat MIR. and Mrs. Bluff, aged res
YI,,,ty,
unconscious. and then set fire to their house.
They also cut the throat of an old negro ON
the place. The old people recovered i'll time
to save themselves, and now Judge Lynch is
looking over the region.
The United States marshal and posse who
were arrested and jailed at Janos, Mexico,
have been released but are not allowed to
leave the town. The charge against them Is
the technical one of entering Mexico with
horses and arms without calling at the Gus
tom house. The case will go before the Mex
lean government
A New York alderman named Diver pro
poses to make an issue with Mayor Hewitt
by trying to pass resolution in the council
directing the city hall janitor to hoist the
Irish flag over that building on the 18th inst.
The mayor has said that the stars and stripes
was flag enough for this country and the only
one that should fly over the city hall.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-13

The death OF the Emperor William
brings TO an end one of the most momenN
tous regns that the world has known.
The defeat of Austria and the humblng
of France are each events sufficient TO
make the reign memorable in the world 5
history, but more important than either
is the unifcation of Germany, and the
creation of vast and powerful empire
out of number of warning states. 1t is
remarkable, too, that reign in which so
much has been accomplished did not com,
meuce until the wielder of the scepter
WAS over sixty years Of age-a period of
life when most men consider their work
accomplished and are willing to resign
their cares into other hands.
No contempory ruler held to such an
extent the affection Of his subjects, and
this is feellg that is largely shared in
by residents 10 other lands, Everywhere
sorrow will be felt that this brave simple
and good old man has disappeared from
the worlds stage.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-13
THE LOUISVILLE PosToFFIcE.
How Leading Merchants Went Back on
Representative Caruth.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, March l3.-Representa-
tive Caruth, of this, the Fifth Kentucky, dis
trict, recently filed charges with the post
Office department against the administration
of the Louisville postotilce alleging misman-
agement and the retention of employees pre-
sumed to lie Republicans Mrs. V. C. Thomp
son, who has held the Office for nearly ten
years. was reapponted postmstiess In 1887,
on the recommendation Of Representative
Willis and Senator Beck, on the Endorsement
of large majority of the business men of the
city. In support of his charges Caruth filed
letter of complaint from retail dry goods
merchant, giving ii record of alleged losses,
chargeable to the postal service, during the
past two years
In letter published here Monday this
merchant regrets the fact of his charges
against the Louisville postal service being
used by Mr.. Carlth for political purposes;
and the four leading mercantile houses Of the
city compliment and indorse the admins
tration of the postoflice, the largest firm hay
ing sent over 10000 packages last year with
but six reported lost in the mails. Caruth
charges that the assistant postmaster is Re
publican, having been in office since the war;
but omits to state that he served under
Perce's and Buchanans administrations us a
postal clerk. Mrs Thompson said to a United
Press reporter Monday night. MIR. Caruth's
action toward myself and this Office have
been characterized alike by hostility to my
self and profound ignorance of the civil
service law and regulations which have been
instructed TO obey"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-13
"IIrre TheN COme

The Rockford J0urHal has interviewed
a number of leading citizens of that town,
formerly republicans, and has published
their replies. We herewith give them,
aud we have the assurance of ii. q. Case,
who personally knows the gentlemen
named and the JoTaaL people, that the
report is perfectly reliable from his own
personal knowledge of the parties:
Gilbert Woodruff president Rockford
National bank); | voted for Blaine last
time but Cleyeland's administration is
good enough for any man. l shall vote
for him this year regardless of whoa the
republicans nominate,
r. d. Robertson (president WinnebagO
National bank; I'm not so sure but that
III vote for Cleveland. 1t depends on
. what action the parties take on this tariff
question. | like Gresham very well,
however
w. T. Robertson (yice president Wins
nebago National bank: I'm not very
strong in my party affiliations. | voted
for Blaine last time; don't want to again.
Am not so sure that | may not vote for
Cleveland. He has made a good presi>
dent.
Lyon p. Ross Secretary Forest City
\ /
voted for Blaine, but | think Grover
Cleveland has about the right kind of
backbone. | like to see man who can
checkmate those senator's, and amt
afraid to do it. | would rather he would
make some mistakes in his administers
ton than not be independent and sandy,
and sit down on steals and schemes.
won't say yet how l shall vote, but if
Cleveland was republican he would be
my first choice every time.
A. l.. Bartlett grain dealer): voted
for Blaine last time, but like Cleve>
lands administration right well. be
lieve in giving the devil his due, and
think shall vote for Grover this year
L. B. Halstead (merchanD: I will
never vote for Blaine, and want good
man for president, but don't care much
whether he IS a republican or democrat,
Charles II. Porter (druggisD 1t may
surprise my friends to learn that think
of voting for Cleveland, but do, though
| voted for Blaine last time.
James Hinkley (president Rockford
Canning works.: Was an original re-
publican, voting for Fremont and for
every candidate of the party since till
1884 Among republicans, should pre-
fer Robert T. Lincoln, but will probably
vote fer Cleveland.
DR.. Kerr (pastor Christian Union
church,: Has been a republican, voted
last time for Blaine, but stated he was
strongly inclined towards Cleveland
A. d. Early OawyeD: Cleveland was
only sheriff few years ago and he has
given us an administration, to say the
least, which is good.
1t will be seen that these are all prom
inent in business, and not obscure men in
the rear rank of the republican party
Galesburg Press and People.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-13
THE CAPITAL SHOWED IN.


WASHINGTON CITY, March Bone of the
most remarkably disagreeable and violent
storms this city has seen for years set in here
at 3 o'clock Sunday morning and continued
for twenty -four hours. 1t began with gen
tie rain, and turned to Il cold, violent storm,
developing Sunday night into a snow storm
From Z p, IN. till midnight the blizzard was
ut its height Street car travel was suspend
cd, telegraph wires tangled, and railroad
trains from all directions belated. Telegraph
communication with Philadelphia and
New York was entirely cut OF. Not Il
word Of Geographic news was sent from or
received in Washington Sunday night or
Monday, and Monday night telegraphic facili
ties amounted to but one Western Union wire
to Pittsburg Baltimore, and Richmond. New
York city had not up to o'clock at night
been heard from by wire or train for more
than twenty four hours and fears were enter
tanned that the storm had done great damage
to the railways between Philadelphia and
New York and vicinity
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-13

PITTsBURG, Pa, March 13,--In answer to
repeated requests for ruling as to the meth
cd of electing congressional district delegates
to the next Republican national convention,
Mr. B. f. Jones, chairman of the national
Republican committee, while believing that
the action of the Republican convention of
1884 is SO plain as to require no ruling, has,
in Difference to these requests, sent out cir
cular which says: "Under the action of the
national Republican convention of 1884 tsee
official proceedings, page S2) whatever has
been the manner Of nominating members of
congress in any district is the manner in
which the congressional delegates represent
ing that district must be chosen
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-13
THE BUTTERMiLK WAS BAD.
rhysicians Have Hard Work Saving IA Fam
lily of Four.

DETROIT, March 1@.-Saturday afternoon
August Balske, his wife and three children
drank heartily of buttermilk bought of a
Polish neghbor who keeps IL cow. About an
hour aiterwnTd they were all taken with
fainting spells, and when doctor was called
half hour later he found every one who had
tasted the milk deathly sick and several were
unconscious Antidotos were administered
and it was nearly morning before the physi-
clan and two assistants could bring the mother
and the three children out Of their comatose
state Health officer Duilield is Of the opin,
ion that the cream was kept in II warm room
and the poisonous substance came from an
unnatural fermentation Such cases are
on record but this is the first occurring in
Detroit. 1t is thought now that all of the
family will recover.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-13

UTICA, N. Y, March l3.-The snowstorm
which has prevailed in this section since Sun
day morning is the most severe that has been
known in recent years The railroads are
completely paralyzed. The Black River
night tram is stalled at Boonville, about
thirty miles north of this city. Two trains
are stalled on the Delaware, Lackawanna &
Western road at southern points, and engines
which have been sent to pull them out are
also in the blockade. The Central has aban-
doned all attempts to run trains since II
o'clock Monday night. The storm continues
with undated force, and the streets are al
most impaSSabe
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-13
THE FRIEND OF ANIMALS.
Henry Bergh, who Founded a Celebrated
Society, Closes His Career.


NEW YORK March 12-Henry Bergh,
founder and president of the Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, died Mon
day morning
Henry Bergh was born in New York in 1879
and educated at Columbia college He stud
led law, and wrote several dramas, poems,
and tales which are now forgotten. In
1868 be appointed secretary of lega-
ton at st. Petersburg. Returning to
the United States in 1866, he organized
the society with which his name has
since been identified To the protection of
dumb animals he has devoted all his time
and q great part Of a very considerable for
tune, and he had the satisfaction of seeing
the society grow to be most important insti-
tuition, with branches in almost every state in
the Union. He succeeded in having laws
passed by the New York legislature consti-
tuting the officers Of the society special po-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-13

DENVER, Colo. March ia report is cur
rent among the striking engineers that the
Union Pacific is delivering loaded coal cars
to the Burlington at Cheyenne, and rs
Chief Fowler, who has charge of the strike
here has, gone TO cheyenne it is presumed
that his visit there is b. check this inter
change Of traffic. The Denver, Utah & Pa
citic road moved few trains Monday, but
they ran in an irregular manner. The Rio
Grande and other roads here have been form.
ally notified to handle no Burlington bushes,
and it is believed that the warning will he
needed, and thus ii strike ON the other roads
viii ba avoided
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-13

LIMA, o, March 13.-Monday evening
while standing in a grocery store jackson
Blasley was assaulted by an unknown man,
who stepped up behind him and dealt him a
blow on the back of his head, knocking him
down, from which he died in a few minutes
During the excitement which followed the
unknown murderer made his escape.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-13
STATED Upon High Authority"

WASHINGTON CITY, March ID President
Cleveland, it is stated upon high authority,
is very DESTROYS of having Governor Gray,
of Indiana, nominated for the second place
on the ticket and the machinery has been
started to bring this about 1t is also stated
that ex-senator Mcdonald and Senator Voor.
hees are both very much opposed to this, and
are using their best efforts to prevent the con
summation of the scheme
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-13

SPRINGFIELD D. March 13-A strike has been
declared by the miners employed in the
NoOHan coal mines at the villages of Auburn
and Nlwood. few miles from this city, on
account Of the introduction Of coal forks into
the mines TO I've used instead of shOvels. The
cars owned by the NOonan company were
taken to Chatham TO be loaded Monday to en-
able the company to supply one of its con
tracts, but when the miners at that place
found out the scheme they at once quit work,
and they said they would dig no more coal 10
supply the Noonan company's contracts.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-13
Unprecedented storm at ALBANY.

ALBANY. N. Y, March 13.-Snow began
falling at 7:20 p. m. Sunday and at midnight
Monday night still continued. The thermom-
eter registered but degrees above zero and
the wind was beowing at the rate Of thirty
miles an hour. The streets were deserted
and in many cases impossible. On Lark
street the occupants of ii sleigh We're rescued
from a drift twenty-three feet in depth.
Railroad travel has been abandoned. Vicin-
ity reports state that the storm ragged with
unprecedented severity. Both branches of
the legislature failed to obtain quorum, and
all of the various meetings announced to be
held throughout the city were postponed.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-13

ALBANY, n. Y, March l3.-Mr. james
Jones, once an employe of the New York
Central railroad at west Albany, arrived here
Monday evening Mr.. Jones has been en-.
gagged by a railroad company i'll China foi
the past three years, and his mission is to hire
500 engineers, iiremen and brakemen to run
trains ON the American system in China, II
is said that the engineers will be paid S25C
monthly, tiremen, $40, and brakemen Sl25.
All those engaged will have to sign an agree.
Incnt to remain five years with the company
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-13

RAMSEY, Ills March l3.-John Tilton,
aged about 80, who resides about five miles
northeast of this place, was found dead in the
woods near his house Sunday, under circum-
stances pointing conclusively to suicide. He
went from his home Thursday morning, tax
ing his gun with him, and when found the
gun and a forked stick, which no seems to
have prepared for touching the trigger, were
found beside him. and he had bullet hole in
his head There is no clew to the cause.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-13

EAU CLAIRE, Wis, March l3.-Loggers in
northwestern Wisconsin have never beer
favored with weather better adapted for theiI
work than that they are experiencing al
present. The snow is yet couple of feet
deep ON Il level in the forests, and the roads
are so solidly broken that they could scarcely
he improved. The Chippewa cnt will reach
600 00O 600 feet, which, with II surplus of over
POO COG, 900 feet held over the winter, will
make an output of 500, 0OO, 600 feet A general
exodus from the woods will not commence
before March 15
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-13
Took strxchntne for GINNING.

NATION Ills, March ia fatal mis-
take was made by James Harden Sunday
afternoon in taking a dose of strychnine
thinking it was qunine, Feeling sick, he
asked his wife to give him dose of quinine
and both tasted the drug, pronouncing it tho
right article, but he was Immediately seized
with severe pain and soon died in great
agony He was one of the most prominent
men of Douglas county, residing ut Rural
Retreat, sixteen miles northeast of this city.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-13
Going to Blacklist Americans.

MONTREAL, March l3-It is rumored in
business circles here that the Dominion gov
eminent intends to publish blacklist con
tanning the names of all American firms
which are in the habit of entering dutiabe
goods under false preteyts and thus escaping
taxes The list, it is further stated, has been
ready for some time, and contains the names
of some of the most prominent manufacturing
firms ucrnSS the border.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-13

WAsHINGTON CITY, March 3.-The Wash
incton Herald gives prominence to this: I'VE
hear that recently the president desired to
insure his life for $4,000 that negotiations
were begun with the agent Of IA leading New
York company. hut that the medical exam.
iuer, after making his Investigation, reported
against taking the risk, SO the agent was
compelled to decline to write "A policy. No
particulars about the causes why 50 good an
advertisement for AN insurance company was
forcgune have yet leaked out but the incident
has been the occasion of much speculation"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-13
Miscansln Republican Clnbs.

MILWAUKEE, Wis March II The Repub-
liran clubs Of the state Will meet at Madison
Thursday and Friday and organize a state
league Officers viii lie elected and head
quarters selected " E Gardner of Mil
waukct.. was elected state wire president at
the New York meeting and will therefore
call the league gathering Ia oldeI and preside
over It, temporary Organization
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-13
A Blizzard in Manitoba.

WINNIPEG, Man. March l3-A terrible
blizzard has been raging north of Lake Supe-
rior. Train service east of Port Arthur is to-
tally suspended The Atlantic express from
Montreal has not reached Winnipeg for three
days, 1t Is the first real blockade of the sea
soa. The express bound east could not get
beyond Port Arthur on Saturday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-13

LEAvENwoRTH, Kan, March 13.-Tbe shops
at the soldiers home were destroyed by fire
Monday afternoon. a span of fine horses be-
longing to Maj. Shockley, the secretary, and
a team owned by the chaplain, Rev. Gillespie,
persisted in the flames Two carriages and
other property were destroyed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-13

Sioux CITY, Ia, March 13.--There is the
best Of reason to believe that an arrangement
has been made by which Swift a. Co, the
Chicago packers, will establish II house in
Sioux City. Negotiations have been pending
for months for this purpose, and several
meetings have been held between representa-
tives of the parties Mr.. Hedges, of the
Union Stock yards of this place has just re-
turned from Chicago, and he says the chances
Of Swift locating here are two to one.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-13
Late.t Aehieyement of NatnrnI Gas.

FINpLAY, O, March l3Mrs. Rudolph
Heller and child We're found dead and Mr..
Heller in an uucons 'ious condition at their
home in this place Monday. 1t was discov-
cred that the natural gas flame in the cook
stove had 10y some means been eXtinguishod
during the night, allowing the gas TO fill the
house and asphyXiating the inmates. Mr..
Heller was taken to "A neighbours house and
resuscitated, but his wife and child We're
dead. They resided short distance from the
great karg well, They had but recently
moved here from the east
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-13

Who of us are without trouble be they
small or larger The blessings of health
are best appreciated when We are SIGH
and in pain. A hacking cough, severk
cold, or any throat or lung disease are
very troublesome; but all of these may be
quickly and permanently cured by DR..
Bigelow's Cure. Safe and pleasant for
children. Price so cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-13

ST. PAUL, MINI, March ia Winnipeg
special to The Pioneer Press says it is re
ported that "A trcstlc has given way at North
Bay, throwing a Canadian Pacific passenger
train into a rocky rhasn The report is not
vet confirmed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-13

Smiles will supersede many frowns and
many discomforts will be unknown. when
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets
entirely supersede, as they bid fair to do.
the large and less efficient pill Of our fore
fathers. Every day they gam new lau'
relsl Most popular when most ills
ahnuplf
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-13

ST PAUL, MINI, March l3-Fire in Gus
tave Heiaemans dry goods and notion store
on the corner of Seventh avenue and jackson
street at IL O'Clock Monday night did damage
to the amount of $50 coo; fully insured.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-13
wnlloped AN Editor with Dog Whip.

BRECKENRIDGE, MINI, March H. Editor
Joe Gum, of The Wilkn County Gazette, of
this city, insulted Mrs. George f. Cook, try.
ing to injure her fair name. She went around
to The Gazette office, accompanied by her
husband and several friends, and with dog
whip punished him soundly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-13
sullivan Greatly Depressed.

LONDON, March l3-On arriving in Liver,
pool Monday Sullivan rode quietly to u hotel.
He declined to see any one. Hundreds of
people were awaiting his arrival at the sta
ton. He seemed greatly depressed in spirits,
and it was reported by his friends that he
was still suffering from exhaustion.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-13
Reduction of Taxes by the Randall Bill

WASHINGTON CITY, March 10. The Randall
internal revenue and tariff bill was intro
duced in the house Monday. The bill makes
a reduction In the internal revenue tax of
about $7O,0O0000 The customs feature of
the bill makes reduction Of only about So
100000 The additions to the free list are not
numerous most of the articles enumerated in
the published list being already free
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-13
Didn,t Agree with Hnyemcyer.

WASHINGTON CITY. March l3.ln the su
gar trust investigation Monday Mr.. Moller, OF
the North River Refining company, testified
that the increase in the price of sugar in 1883
as against 1887 was caused by the regulation
of the output. Mr. Morris, IA New York SUI
gar broker, testified that the offerings of raw
material had been much less in New York
during the quarter ending March /, 1888, than
for the quarter of year ago, He admitted
the increase in price this year was largely duo
to the trust The committee then adjourned
for several days