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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
nIcHnnrr Knnws All Ahnnt IL.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Feb. 1.-THE Hon.
Henry D. McHenry, of Hartford, KY, mem
Der of the Democratic national committee,
was here Wednesday morning en- route to
Washington, to attend the meeting of the
committee next wednesday. In an inter-
view with reporter of The Evening Times
he said: "Oh, Blaine sees the hand writing
on the wall He sees the mugwumps waiting
for him with a stuffed cluL, and knowing lie
can not carry New York. nor be electBl
without that state, he acts upon discretion as
the better part of valor, and will take the al
Tentative of becoming the power behind the
Allison throne. He will dictate the nomina-
ton, giving it to Allison, and again become
secretary of state if the Republicans are
successful
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, Feb. 1C,-The meeting
of the Grand Army here has brought to-
gether large number of politicians Of both
parties, who are looking after their fences.
Among them are a number of people who
would like to be governor, and they are driv-
ing their booms around among the veterans
with great spirit. The days proceedings
opened with procession to the capital, where
the encampment meets The parade was
fine one, nearly l,0O0 delegates being in line,
and was reviewed by the ladies OF
the Woman's Relief corps. The proposition
to permanently locate the encampment Yves
defeated and resolutions adopted favoring a
memorial hall on Dearborn park, Chicago;
indorsing collections Decora-
ton Day for the Logan monu-
ment at Washington City, the excess
above 10 cents per capita to go to the Cni-
cago monument, and to appoint committee
to visit and report upon the Soldiers Or
phans' home. Col. Sexton seems to have the
call on the department communicating.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
Enfhnsiasfic for Alliann.

Dies MONIES, Feb 16-The Republican
state central committee met here Wednesday
and decided to have all district delegates to
the national convention chosen here at the
same time as the delegates-at-large are chosen
by the state convention, each district select
ing its own delegates, but holding its caucus
here instead Of within the district The COM
mittee is unanimous and enthusiastic for AL
lisoh for president, and favors an early con-
vention aud putting him at once in the field
Members of the legislature and all represent
alive Republican here say that Iowa is now
solid and enthusiastic for Allison and will
push his candidacy with great vigor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
POLITICAL FIELD NOTES.


COLUMBUS. o., Feb. Ex-senator Sherman
left for Washington Wednesday noon under
the most favorable conditions. In converse
ton before leaving, Mr.. Sherman said that
there was no question as TO the sincerity Of
Mr. Blaine withdrawing as a candidate for
the presidential nomination. Mr.. Blaine
could not, after this letter, look with favor
upon any move calculated to place him in
false position before the people. There is now
a noticeable change of sentiment in favor of
MIR. Sherman among those who have hereto
fore been the staunch friends of Blaine, an d
who at one time threatened to shiver the SOL
idity of the Ohio delegation. The solid sup
port of Mr.. Sherman's state which might
have been in doubt in the event of Mr..
Blaine again being candidate, can now be
claimed with confidence.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
LARRABeE GOES THE WHOLE HOG.
He Proposes to Regulate Wages, Too-Leg-
islHtive Proceedings.

DIES MONIES, H., Fob. lG.-Governor Lar
rabee Wednesday nj sht made an address to
the senate railway committee, urging the
passage of the 2.cont fare bin, during which
he offered chance for the railway men
present to Teiute him if they thoug ht they
could lie told tile committee to go ahead
and not mind the talk about reducing wages;
they were small enough now, and if neces-
sary the legislature would take hold and reg
ulate them, too.
The senate Weln SHAY eugrossed the bill
limiting peremptOry challenges in criminal
cases to ten The house spent most OF the
day on the election law and TCcommitted it.
A bill was passed making fraud used in OBJ
tang negotiable instrument bar to col
lection. After n hot deblte it wRs resolved
to permit Helen NJ. Cougar to address the
house on the woman suffrage bin when it IL
under consideration. The opposition was
based on the proposition that to address the
house when it is in session it is necessary to
he member, and that the action proposed
was n bad precedent
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
MILLIONS FOR EDUCATION.
BLAlR's BILL PASSES THE SENATE BY
TEN MAJORITY.

Some Nods aud Walks That Passed between
Randall aud RoEers-The High Joints
Construct n Fishery Treaty That Makes
Them All HRppy-Pu~hing the Canal
Through Iilinois-The Laugh ON lug alls.
WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 10 Bills were
reported to the senate Wednesday to reward
Esquimaux Indians for aid to castaway sail
Ors and providing for an international mari
time conference TO consider safety OF life at
sea; also bill to promote the progress OF
American nations. Book introduced bill to
re.imbursethe states for moneys expended in
suppreSsing the rebellion The Blair educa-
tionM bill was then taken up and after
speeches hy Hale in opposition TO it and
others briefly pro and con, Blair
closed the debate and vote was
taken resulting IN its passage
yeas 80, nays 30 Several amendments
were defeated, one being to distribute the
money in proportion to population instead of
illiteracy, and another (by Berry, 10 pay no
money for the maintenance OF mixed (Hhite
and negro schools. Berry voted aye on the
passage of the bill In accordance with the
wishes of his constituents, but against his
own Judgment A secret session was then
held, Marshall Mcdonald, as fish commits
soner, confirmed, AN | the senate adjourned.
The vote in detail on the educational bill
was as follows:
Yeas Allison, Berry Blair, Bowen, Brown,
Call Cameron, Chandler Colqurt. Cuom. Dan
lei, Dawes, Dolph, Eustis, Evarts George, llamp-
ton Hearst HOar. Jones of Arkansas, Mander-
son, Mitchell Morrill,, Palmer, Pasco, Payne,
Platt. Pugh Quay, Ransom, Ridilrbarger, Saw
yer stanford Stewart, StOckhridge, Teller,
Vance, Wallhall, Wilson Of Iowa-30
Nays Allrch, Bate, Beck, Blackburn, BOdgett
Butler, Coke, Davis, Farwell, Faulkner, Frye,
Gray, Hale, Harris, IIawlcy, Hiscock, Ingalls,,
Jones of Nevada, Kenna, Morgan, Plumb, Regain,
Sabtn, salisbury Spooncr, Turpie Vest NOor-
hees Wilson Of Maryland-29
Gibson, Eimunds sherman, and Paddock, who
would have voted for the bill paired with
Chace, Cockreil, German, and Mcpherson who
would have voted against it,
Ihe house adopted resolution to appoint
a committee to investigate the cause OF delay
in constructing the new library building, and
then went into committee on tue deficiency
bill Randall complained that the depart
ment of Justice estimates were unreliable,
and he suggested some sort Of legislation to
improve matters. An amendment was
adopted making appropriations for the COM
pletion of public buildings in over thirty
cities, where the original estimates have
been exceeded. Pending further action the
comm ittee rose and the house al journed.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
Palmer for Governor Of Illinois.

SPRINGFIELD Ills, Feb. l6-The Demo-
Gratis OF Sangamon county were wonderfully
well pleased to hear of ex Governor Palmer's
matrimonial intentions, ami they have been
overwhelming him with congratulations, both
by letter and by word of mouth. The Hon,
W. NJ Warren, of New Berlin, the Demo-
cratic stronghold of the county, came in to
see the ex-governor Tuesday. He said the
people of bis neighborhood had talked Of Gen.
Palmer for the head of the Democratic state
ticket before, but that since they heard of
his intention of getting married they had
become enthusiastic in putting him to the
front
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
It's a Curious Fact

That the body is now more susceptible to
benefit from medicine than at any other
season. Hence the Importance of taking
Hoods Sarsaparlla now, when it will do
you the most good. 1t is really wonders
ful for purifying and enriching the blood,
creating an appetite, and giving healthy
tone to the whole system. BE sure to
get Hoods Sarsaparilla, which is peculiar
to itsplf
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
The Daily WIFE Shooting Item.

York, Pa, Feb. I6. -Wednesday morning
o. p. Truett, formerly of this city, but re-
Gently a resident of Harrisburg, while visit
ing his father-in-law with his wife and two
children, shot his wife and then put bullet
through his own temple, which will kill him.
He opened fire on his wife as she sat on
chair nursing a sick child Her worst wound
is a bullet through the nose and tongue, pass
ing out through the lower jaw. She may re-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 10 Denis Kear-
ney who is in Washington watching legisla-
ton affecting Chinese Immigration, says
that the published statement that treaty
had received the approval of the Chinese EN-
bassy. which would debar all Chinese from
entering the United, States except as diplo-
mats, was denied at the legation Wednesday
by Mr. Liang, one of the embassy. This
statement by Mr. LANG does not agree with
the published reports referred to, which
came from the state department through Mr.
Belmont, the chairman of the house commit
tee on foreign affairs
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 16.-Messrs, F.
B. Thurher, New York; II. A. LaFetra, New
York; E H. BARLEY, board of health,
Brooklyn; Finley Acker, Philadelphia; l.
W. Buckley, Philadelphia, and B. F. Smith,
Pittsburg, representing the legislative COM
mittee of the National Pure Food ass ociation,
were before the senate finance committee
Wednesday in hehalf of the bill recently
adopted by the Pure Food convention at
Washington. Mr.. LaFetra said that an ex-
animation by DR.. Smart, of the army, of iii
food samples showed that adultsration ex.
lists in this country to an extent equal to
that which existed in England prior to the
adoption of preventive measures.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

chamber Wednesday afternoon during the
vote on amendments to the Blair educational
bill 1t is the custom of the senate that IL a
senator does not answer to his name during
the first roll call he may cast his vote at the
conclusion Of the call. Hale Of Maine. stood
in his place to avail himself Of this privilege,
having been absent during the regular roll
call. Ingalls,, recognizing the Maine statesman,
called out: "rhe Senator from Hale" The
error caused a great deal of laughter, both in
the galleries and on the floor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
A Prohibition Army with Tents.

SPRINGFIELD, Feb. 1.-THE Prohibition
lists met again in the court house Wednesday
and completed their organization Edward
Miller, of Rochester, was elected permanent
chairman, and H. II, Stevens, of this city,
secretary. 1t was decided that the cam
paign should be conducted on the tent sys-
TEN. A tent will be furnished every county
and chorus of singers to furnish music.
The tent will be moved from township to
township in the county and then it will be
sent where most needed.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
ADVOCATING A GREAT SCHEME.
Chicago Men Argue for "a Canal from the
lake to the NIssissiDpi

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb i6.-A delegation
from Chicago appeared before the committee
on railways and canals of the house Wednes-
day in favor of the bill which provides for
deepening the Illinois & Michigan canal to a
depth of twenty-five feet This they argued
would give current from the lake toward
the Mississippi of two miles per hour, carry
ring 600 600 cubic feet of water per minute,
and wouid add three feet to the depth of the
Illinois river and increase the depth of the
Mississippi one foot below the Illinois river
and six inches at Memphis. 1t would ena-
bic the largest Mississippi river steamers to
run from New Orleans to Chicago and the
lakes The delegation said IL this was I'M
dertaken the city of Chicago would bear any
reasonable share of the expense, because of
the improved sewerage facilities it would
supply. The proposition was favorably re-
Ceived by the committee.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
DAILY ARGUS
JOHN w. POTTER.
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 16, 1883.

THE result Of the special election in
the Eleventh Michigan congressional dis.
trict, is extremely gratifying to democrats
generally. The latest returns show that
Seymour, the republican candidate, will
have only a paltry plurality at best, and
it Is claimed that this even was secured
by questionable methods. The fight was
made principally on the tariff question,
the democrats using President Cleve'
lands late message as their platform.
This little straw is Of sufficient size to
show how the wind blows even in Michi~
an, and if democrats everywhere will use
the same arguments advanced by the
president, they can count on sweeping
national victory in November next.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. IT, The house
committee on agriculture has decided to re-
port favorably the Hatch bill to create a new
executive department to DO known as the
department of agriculture. The bill as re-
ported is amended by striking out all refer
ence to the inclusion of the labor bureau in
the new department
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb, 10 The senate has
confirmed the following postmasters; Iowa
L. I. Alexander, Monticello; r. Burke,
What Cheer; S. Gidley, Malvern; II. IIoag-
lands, Emmettsburg; A. H. Kisner, Mason
City; T. c. Medery, Wau'lon; N. S, Noble,
Anamosa; W. C. Swigart, MLquoketa H..
Slikkerveer, Orange City; ]. b. G. SUITS
man, Harlan;J s. Lake, Marion. Indiana.
b. Lowery, Portland NJ. II. Ingram, Win
amaca. Michigan-E. j. Landers, Inlay
City; G. +. Lewis, Saginaw; b. f. Osgood,
Mendon. Minnesota-D o'Bren, Wimar.
Wisconsin--M. Z. Lennon, Hurley.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
The Pennsylvania Enoampment.

ALLENTOWN, Pa, Feb. l6 The state en-
campment g. A. R. closed its session late
Wednesday afternoon. Col Magee was
elected commander. The other officers are:
Senior vice commander, w. R. Jones, of
Braddock: junior vice commander, George
R. Harte, lcoored), of Philadelphia; chap
lain Rev. J. W. Sayers, Reading.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
Wants One of Our Men-of-war.

TAEGIERs Feb. let is reported that w.
Reed Lewis, the American consul has asked
his government to Immediately send a man
of-war to enforce the demand for the release
of Moor imprisonen at Raba The author
tiles declare that the Moor has DO right to
claim protection of Mr.. Lewis, on the ground
that a civil suit was pending against the
Moor when the consul issued his protection
patent
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
NEW FISHERY TREATY SIGNED.
One That Satisfies All the Parties Who
Had IA Hand in Making 1t.

Had IA Hand in Making 1t.
WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. Ii "A treaty
was signed at o'clock Wednesday evening
by the foreign plenipotentiares and United
States members of the fishery conference.
The treaty is satisfactory to the representa-
tives of the three governments, and is re-
garded by Secretary Bayard as atfording
permanent settlement of the questions at is
sue in manner fully sustaining all the
rights of American fisherman. 1t is learned
that great satisfaction is felt by the Canadian
contingent, and that Chamberlain is well
pleased over bis mission to Washington. Sir
Charles Upper, Mr.. j. S. d. Thompson,
Canadian minister of justice, will return to
Ottawa at once, and Chamberlain sails for
England on Feb. 20.
Current rumor has it that the president
shares the satisfaction of the secretary of
state, and will ask the senate that the terms
of treaty be made public at ouce.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. lG Breadstuif
exports from the United States during jan
uary last aggregated in value S. l22, 277
against $l4, 52s, 800 in January, 1857 Ex-
ports of the principal articles of provisions
during January last were valued at ST. S96, :
$50, against IS, 1871, 442 in January, 1887.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
Major Poore,s Autoprsph Collection.

Boston, Feb. g. In the sale of auto
craps collected by the late Ben: Perley
Poore Wednesday prices were realized as
follows: Jefferson Davis, So %; Abraham
Lincoln, IS; A. H. Stephens, 81; John
Quincy Adams, 81. IS: Andrew Johnson,
$50; James Buchanan, SIs.5 A ballad by
Burns brought 800 and the signature of
Charles TX, of France 81 25
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
"Mni with Excitement" Of Course.

NEW EGYrr, N, y, Feb 10 Petroleum
has been discovered here, aud the |, OOJ IN
hauitauts OF the town are Wild with excite
meut Heal estate IN the vicinity is being
doomed IN anticipation that tho oil spring
discovered will be followed by other springs
There is no doubt OF the character of tho
article discovered, as it has bacn tested By n
Philadelphia chemist who pronounced II
nAuuInn
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

Do sandwiches come from the Sand,
witch Islands7 OF course not, but con-
sumption always comes from neglected
colds. And bottle of Dr. Bulls Cough
Syrup taken in time will save much suf
fering
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
The Defense in the TalIy-sheet Case.

COLUMBUS, o., Feb 16-The defense in
the tally trial Wednesday opened by
placing j. B. Clarke, Chicago detective, on
the stand. From him, after much dilatory
objecting and arguing. the defense was able
to draw the fact that Granville and he asked
the citizens committee for $50 900 for con-
victing testimony.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
sSfs.


BERLIN, Feb lG--1he Kreutz Z,tuug
says that the estimated force of Russia on
the frontiers OF Roumania and Austria is
$40, 900 men aud . 30 guns. The military
stations on tuese frontiers are being con
nected by telegraph with the frontier for
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
A Wreck on the aIouon Liue.

LAFAYETTE, Ind, Feb 16-The Monon
passenger train bound north was wrecked
near Bedford about midnight Tuesday night
by large s:sne placed on the track. Fire
man Albert Michaels was instantly killed
and William Farrar badly hurt but no pas
ssDgers were injured beyond a severe shak-
ing up
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
Another Man Who Knows.

New YoRR, Feb. I6 The Herald's Wash
ington correspondent says he is in position to
state positively that Gen. Sheridan was born
i'll Albany, N. Y, in 1881. Eighteen months
later his parents removed to Ohio. His elder
brother, Patrick, was born in Ireland.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 10. Representa-
tive Tarsney, of Michigan, who has been
very i'll in this city, is reported to be so
much better that he will soon resume his du-
tiaa
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

CINCINNATL Feb. CO. }. Marqua a
Co, manufactures OF baby carriages, as
signed to Howard Douglas. late Wednesday
afternoon. Liabilities, 500 90; assets S1D-
goo
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb l6-lngalls, the
president pro TEN of the senate, who is gen.
orally very precise in his utterances, was the
cause Of considerable merrImsnt in the senate
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
Think There's an Onen,,r for A,r.r

DETROIT, Mich, Feb. 6-Gen. Russell
A. Ayers boom for the presidency was fair
ly started Wedues lay night by 500 Repub-
licans who gathered at the Michigan club
rooms to form an Alger club. Judge Cham
bers and Allen Frazer delivered addresses,
and the enthusiasm was immense. Since the
publication of the Blaine letter Gen. Ayers
friends have determined to urge him for
president, and the meeting was the starting
point. An energetic committee was appoint
ed to form clubs in every town in the state,
and in every large city in the northern
states Allen H Frazer was elected presi-
dent OF the club, and a systematic plan of
campaign adopted
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
Tnr BoodierA sIu-t DO.

CHICAGO, III, Feb, l6-Tho appellate
court has refused II new uial to the Chi.
cago boodlers, and Engineer Mcdonald.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

Don't hawk, and blow, and spit, but
use DR.. Ssge's Catauh Remedy.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

Thousands OF rats infested jackson,
Ga, for a time and then suddenly disap-
peAred.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-06-02
The Causes of Depression.
From the N. ]. Star.

From the N. J. Star.
The monster surplus is dead weight on the
financial system of the country. The feai
that the attempt to prevent its further growth
may fail is the nightmare that frightens enter
| prise and paralyzes energy. Day by day and
week by week the stagnation increases, as the
obstructionists in Congress postpone relief.
! In the manufacturing world similar balefu
uncertainty prevails. The opposition to in
dustrial emancipation through tax reform
binders the Inauguration of new business
and causes old establishments to work from
\ hand to mouth with scant supplies, light stock
and narrow profits.
For this condition of doubt and discomfort
| there is no other cause than the narrow par
\ tisan opposition Of Republican Congressman
to reduction Of war burdens, the necessity
of which was long since proclaimed by Re
| publican conventions, congressional leaders
commissions and Presidents. But what the
| Republicans avowcd it their duty to effec
they are now trying to prevent the Democrats
| from accomplishing, on the ludicrous pleG
that during Il Democratic Administration and
in the face of Democratic majority in the
] House Of Representatives and in the country
the high protective tariff should not be changed
except on the motion and after the plan oil
/ the high protectonists.
1t is upon this illogical and bigoted opposi-
ton alone that there rests the accountability
for the uncertainty, backwardness and de
preston that prevail in our finances, com
merce and productive industries. Happily
the agreement of the Democratic Representa-
/ tiYes on the details of IL lag Reform bill, by
which all differences are accommodated with
out surrender Of principle or substantial alter
alton in proposed retrenchment, render!
Il Il
| spite of all obstructive efforts of the opposi
| ton. As far as the Democratic party is con
cerned, the duty Of surplus reduction, ia,
reform and industrial emancipation will be
thoroughly performed without delay. Ani
then let the Republicans of the Senate TAKE
the responsibility of preventing relief to tht
country, if they dare,