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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-14
California win Vote for Blaine.

SAN Francisco, Cal, June IA dis
patch from Wamsutter, wy. T., says that
the California delegates to the Chicago con
vention held meeting there yesterday and
agreed 10 vote soli1ly for Blaine on the first
ballot, unless they decide on more availa
BILE man after arriving in Chicago.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-14

New York, June i4-Editor Whitelaw
Reid, of The Tribune, says the letter al
legged to have been sent by him to Governor
Foraker, proposing to stampede the Chicago
convention for Blaine and give Foraker the
second place, is a pure iiction-a fabrlca-
ton from beginning to end.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-14
Ano,her EpI.tolary Roorbacl..

New YoRK, June 14.-The Worlds Kan
sas City special says that letter written
by s. B. Elkins TO Sam Scott, OF that city,
dated later than Mr.. Blaine's last letter OF
withdrawal, is published and causes sensa-
ton. 1t reads as follows: Blaine has a
majority of the delegates to Chicago, He
will be nominated He will lie the next
president s. Is. Elkins,"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-14

NEW Yong, June IL.
wheat-Quiet; No red state 9ilsc; No
dc, e3lbc: No , red winter July 9ll@c Corn
Dull: No ! mixed cash 5Si4c; do July, 594ci
state a7c: No ! do 4l6n4gc; No. mixed July,
87l6c. Rye Dull. Barley Nominal. Pork
Dull; 1.year old, Si4@l45O. Lard June $50.
Live Stock CattIe-Good cattle higher, but
trading not brisk; poor and common native ana
moor Texas stock duh and weak; native steers,
a 75sag 10 az 100 lbs; Texas and Colorado cattle,
s. 2O6t4 rs; bulls aud dry cows, S215(D4 40
Sheep and Lanbs-Sheep, 50@5S u 100 IDS
lam bs, S. OOGI7 O.. Hogs-No trading in 1--we
hogs TO note nominal value, S570G5 95
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-14

FRANCIS A. HOFFMAN. Jr,, of Chicago,
has been chosen by the state central COM
mittee to I'LL the vacancy on the demo-
Cratic state ticket, caused by the refusal
of Charles II. Wacker, of Chicago, to ac~
cept the nomination as state treasurer.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-14
re Only Perfecr Remedy

For habitual constipation, dyspepsia, and
kindred ills is the famous California
liquid fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs. 1t
strengthens as well as cleanses the sys-
tenn, it is easily taken, and perfectly
harmless. Hartz & Bahnsen, Agents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-14

OpEII., Ills, June 14-Shelby's circus and
menagerie was wrecked by windstorm here
Yesterday during the afternoon performance.
The tent was blown down and fifteen persons
injured, the most serious being Arthur Deyo,
skull fractured, and u girl named Hoke, mp
hrukau
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-14
DESTRUCTIVE WIND AND LIGHTNING.
A Babe and "A Young Man Killed and Much
Property Damaged.

OMAHA, Neb, June l4.-1he reports from
interior towns in Nebraska show the wind
and lightning to have been very severe. AT
Lindsay the farm house of James Gillespie
was struck. In bed with Mr.. and Mrs. Gill
lespie was their 9-months old babe. The
babe Law between its parents and was killed
by the shock, though its father and mother
were unframed At Newman's Grove light
ming struck Charles Lee, aged 81, aud killed
him instantly. The Union station at Blue
Springs was struck and destroyed, with Its
contents.
CLARIFIED, Mimi. June 14-During a
storm Tuesday lightning struck the house of
Berlet G,Inderson, living four miles south of
Clarkfield, and killed two children and
shocked the remainder of the family Sc
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-14

ST CLOUD, MINI, June H.-S. G. Com
stock, of Moorhead, was nominated yester-
day on the forty fifth ballot to succeed
Knute Nelson as representative of the Fifth
cong ressional district. A Republican nom
nation in the Fifth district is equivalent to
an election
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-14

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, June li.-Henry
Borthwick, Of Ludlow Center, an old man,
was struck and killed yesterday by Harry
Taylor, an usher in Forepaugh's circus, while
irving to force himself into the reserved seat
space. Borthwick was drunk and noisy and
had been annoying Taylor some time before
the fatal blow was struck
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-14

WEST SUPERIOR, Wis, June l4-The
boom holding the immense jam on the st.
Louis river, at Cloquet, gave way yesterday
afternoon. The jam is estimated to contain
$50, COG. 900 feet of legs Grave fears are felt
as to the safety of the st Paul a. Duluth
bridge across st. Louis bay here, and large
force of men were stationed to prevent a
iam forming. The loss to the lumbermen at
tJouuet will be enormous as the logs will
hnve to lie picked up when they reach the
lake hy tugs and it will be impossible to
save them ALL
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-14
Life was Not worth Living.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, June l4--Louis
Blewstein, proprietor of a second hand cloth
ing store shot himself at } O'Clock yesterday
morning, and fingered until l1:3O, when he
died. The only explain ton he gave was that
he was tired of living.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-14
Poisoned by Eating Canned Reef.

AITKIN, MINI, June IA family named
Anderson and boarder named johnson
were poisoned yesterday by eating canned
beef Mr.. Anderson is not expected to live.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-14
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET.
ANNOUNCEMENT.

thereby announce myself IN independe nj
candidate for the office OF states Attorney;
NJ. NJ. CORBETf.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-14

WASHINGTON CITY, June 14.-Biackburn
introduced a bill in the senate yesterday t6
appropriate $500, 900 to be paid over to the ex
ecutive board of the American Mutual Ben
eft association of Mexican war veterans, 10
Gated in Kentucky, to be used for the estab
lishment in Kentucky of the Soldiers and
Sailors Memorial University and Home.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-14

signed the department VI Ah""r Dhi'
WASHINGTON CITY, June l4.-The bill
creating a department of labor was signed
nv the president Yesterday,
, 1888-06-21
Sherman's Headquarters.

CHICAGO, June 15.-Sherman head
quarters were formally opened to-day with
lavish display Of bunting and contnu-
Gus procession OF visitors. Among them
were w. II. Brownlow, member of the
national committee, OF Tennessee. He said .
sherman will start in with "A far greater
vote than any other candidate. The Blaine
sentiment Is mostly among men who have
axes to grind.
Governor Charles Foster, Of Ohio, is one
of the latest arrivals, He says: SHERMAN
will be nominated and elected D."
Speaking Ot Governor Alger Mr.. Fraser,
of Detroit, said: "The nominee of this
convention must he a good repub iCan.
tried statesman and brave soldier and
that is the kind of u man we propose to of
Ter Michigan has nn second choice"
The arrival OF ex-senator Kellogg and
ex-Governor Yarmouth, of Louisiana, has
given rise to rumors of an accession to the
boom OF Senator ingalls,, of Kansas. Mr..
Kellogg was seen this evening and said:
THE south has no intention of forcing q
presidential boom, but we have the best of
feelings tor ingalls,, and can say, that from
Louisiana he will receive at least three
votes. Louisiana feels kindly toward In
gals for his noble attack on the dem ocratic,
political tactics as they are carried out in
our sectiOn,p
Mrs, John A. Logan has entered into the
canvas FOR Governor Aiger with the old time
energy, spiCed with a tinge of bitterness to-
ward other candidates. This now element
is likely TO creata a good deal OF bitterness,
as it has already CONSERVATION in more
than one delegation. Mrs. Logan, on her
arrival at the Grand Pacific, was waited
upon by Il member of the Chicago veterans
union and gwen hearty reception She
had u word and a hand shake tor every old
soldier. In speaking to newspaper men
who crowded about her she paid high
tribute to General Alger. She says: "He
has always been honorable in his dealings.
but people say he is unknown. The reason
for this Is that he has not antagonzed any
body. lie has not abused any other repub-
licans, and this is more than can be said OF
some other candidates in the field | am
fair enough to believe that Blaine is hon.
est, but | think he is out of the race"
"What do you think OF the chances of
the party?"
"Mv opinion may not be worth mach,
but II General Alger is nominated he will
be elected. He is strong with the soldiers
and u safe, careful, honest man, who is
true to his friends. A man who is true to
his friends can be relied upon for his coun.
~ ~
, 1888-06-21
SIi.N ER.

Silver has touched the lowest point not
only within the memory Of the Oldest in
habitant, but of any other man--has gone
half n cent an ounce below 1SS6, the Lon
don quotation for May 10Th being eighty.
four cents per ounce. On Iay 23rd the
London price was eighty.four cents and the
New York price ninety-one cents.
The bankers journal calls attention to
the fact that there has been steady fall
ing oil in silver values since the war and
says:
"In 1850 silver reached the value Of 622
pence, ami its average price for that year
was G2 Lie. During the Years of the war
it ranged in price from 80 3-S to G2l. In
1872 it fell below 60 for the first time in
thirty years, and has since been declining,
although there was reaction in 1880 and
lSSl that carried it from 46} to 52s. But
from that time to this it has lost
ground again until recently its net
loss is about 20 per cent. The
Immediate general cause of the heavy
decline, especially within the last fourteen
years, is the increased output, mostly by
American mines. In 1872 the annual sup
ply WAS $62 900. .O00 in 1856, $l2i 600 GOO
Added to this was the act OF demonetiZa-
ton by Germany in 1S7l-72, an. example
which was followed by Norway, Sweden
ana denmark, III lo'-, Iollailu IN looot
Russia in 1876. There seems TO be nothing
at present to give silver any greater value.
Europe refuses it as circulating
medium, and the annual supply con-
tinues enormous. The United States
and Iuda are the only countries that use
it for money, and in case the former should
cease to buy, and coin is at the rate OF
So, 600 600 month, as it does now, it
would likely fall even below its present
limit. The effort to revive interest in sill
YER by listing bullion certificates on the n.
Y. Stock Exchange is evidently feature.
Not transaction has been recorded in SIX
months. There are now between $50 and
200 silver bullion certificates outstanding,
and these are dealt in to some extent, out
side of the exchange, where parties can
make their purchase and sales on differ.
ence of l-l0O of II cent, while in the ex-
change no quotation less than one-eighth
is recognized"
, 1888-06-21
Remarkable Case.

Several days ago man named John
Hooher. biting out large portion OF his
uu der lip. Booher slipped the piece OF
mutilated flesh in his pocket and started
for the hospital. 1t was five hours after
the assault had taken place before he Sc
cured medical aid and by that time 1t was
supposed that the severed lip was dead dead
nrement that the doctors at last decided to
sew it back in position and trust to proyii'
dence. for they deemed the experiment al
most hopeless. Twenty-six stitches were
taken, and the next morning, greatly to
their surprise, there was feeling In the up
and they now have strong hopes .ha. ,"'
flesh will unite again. 1t is considered
very remarkable case.
, 1888-06-21
Gooo TrottInR.

About three hundred people assembled
at the race track yesterday afternoon to
witness the race OF Glassiord bay mare
cep,ionally fine animal, trotted some time
ago a mils in 2 2;3lt and it was for the pur..
Use of beating this record that the race Of
Yesterday afternoon was arranged. shortly
AFTER . o'clock stream OF carriages anu
buppies wended their way to the track, ana
hv \ o'clock the grand stand was comfort.
nily dlled. There was Il fair sprink ling OF
ladies, and thev lent an additional interest
to the event Considerable money changed
hands down town and at the track. me
mare was allowed three heats in which 70
haat the record The first beat was made in
2:3GI, with apparent ease, and the next
trial the record was broken, the mare COM
inc down the home stretch and passing un-
der the wire amid the shouts OF her admir-
C;Iessford won u hundred dollars upon the
raSnlt.
, 1888-06-21
NOT A CALIFORNIA BEAR.

Anybody can catch cold this kind of
weather. The trouble is to let GO like the
man who caught the bear. We advise our
readers 10 purchase OF Charles Nc
Nab u bottle of SANTA
Able the California King of Consump-
tion, Asthma, Bronchitis, Coughs and
Group Cures, and keep it handy. 'Tis
pleasing to the taste and death to the above
complaints. Sold at $l.00 bottle or 3 for
$3.50. CALIFORNIA CAT-R-CURE gives
immediate relief The catarrhal yirtus is
soon displaced by its healing and pentrat-
ing nature. Give it a trial. Six months
treatment for 81 90, sent by mail S1.lU.
, 1888-06-21
LOCAL BREVITIES.

There was not quorum present at the
Board of Trade meeting on Friday even
ing.
Last night the police put in the pound
two bay horses and gray, which were
wandering about the streets.
a gentleman who extracted teeth with
out pain, aud With Lightning rapidity,' at
tracted large crowds on Howard street yes
terday,
The pumps at the city water works have
to be run ~ very nearly the highest rate of
speed possible in order to supply the every
d " demand.
During the recent heavy rain "A number
of cellars on tho hill were filled with water
on account of the inadequate surface drain
age of the streets.
The firenen who are to go to Seattle to
compete in the tournament are training
bring back that trumpet or die in the at.
tempt.
The case of the territory vs. j. ~. Squier
for keeping his saloon open on SUNDAY
came up Yesterday but was continued for
two weeks Turner. Foster 4 Turner have
been engaged to conduct the defense.
Rev w C. Gray, pastor OF the NJ, f..
church, returned from Salem, Oregon on
yesterdays train. Mr.. Gray met the board
of trustees Of the Willamette University
and presented n claim OF $500 donated To
the Methodist church OF this city by Father
Wilbur. This SUM was not paid ~ the
time of Father Wiibur's death, and the en-
tire estate was willed to the university at
Saem. The trustees of thut institution,
however, recognized the claim of the
church in Spokane Falls, and instructed
the administrators to pay the amount,
$500, to the trustees of said church.
, 1888-06-21
THE emperor of Germany died yesterday

THE emperor of Germany died yesterday
at Pottsdam. He assembled the throne but
a few months ago and has been since his
accession to the throne helpless invalid.
Had it been otherwise he might have CIV
en- BISMARCK some trouble. His wife Is
the daughter of QUEEN VICTORIA, and his
tendencies were toward an English policy.
He will he succeeded by his son WILLIAM,
who takes the title of WILLIAM III. He is
BIsMARcKIAN to the back bone and repre-
sents in his person the policy of his grand
father KAISER WILLIAM.
, 1888-06-21
CHASTITY FIND.
THE BODY OF ANDREW GEBsoN DISCOVERED
IN THE RIVER.

THE BODY OF ANDREW GEBsoN DISCOVERED
IN THE RIVER.
Yesterday morning about halt past IL
O'Clock, Chief of Police Warren was in
formed that boy had discovered the BODY
of q man floating among the logs in the
river, near the foot of Mill street. The
news spread like wildiire and soon the
banks were lined with people gazing with
morbid curiosity at the floating corpse.
The back of the head and shoulders were
visible and from the appearance OF the
scalo it was evident that the body had Deel
in the water "A number of days.
The coroner was summoned and after
viewing the remains directed that they ne
taken to the uudertaker'S, where an inquest
was held last evening at o'clock.
Daring the Afternoon the clothes or the
deceased were searched but nothing was
found to Indicate his identity Inquiries
however were instituted and several par
ties were found who claimed that they
knew who the man was. AT O'Clock
the coroner's jury met and viewed the re-
mains. There was considerable blood up
on the face and back OF the head when
gave rise 20 the suspicion that the deceased
had been foully dealt with, but closer eN-
animation showed that it came from
the nostri!s. Having satisfied themselves
that death was caused by drowning, the
Jury listened to the following testimony
ID. C. Ramhaugh was the first witness ana
identified the deceased as Andrew GebSon,
"A German, who had been employed AT
Brooks brcliyard for the last thfee
weeks. ON Saturday June 9TH, at about
5 80 p. m. he paid deceased 50 and that
WAS the last Time he had seen him., Geb'
son was Il quiet industrious man and once
remarked that nc had wife living IN
Germany.
Frank Wilson then described the finding
of the body. h. j. Davenport, proprietor
of the L. :. hotel, stated that the deceased
came to his hotel about the first OF Decem'
Der and boarded there tor about three
months Heregistered as Johr son. wa
a very Quiet and iuotfenslve man, aud did
not seem inclined to be melancholy, Was
industrious, but very slow, and on that
account lost number of jobs witness
had heard him say that he had VIE ana
four children in New York.
This concluded the testimony and the
iurv brought in verdict that deceased
came to his death by accidental browning
, 1888-06-21
A CREDIT TO THE CITY.

We would like to call the attention of
the public to the fact that the Bell carries the
finest class of goods ever. brought to this
city. Their establishment is located on
Howard street almost opposite the First
National Bank. One look into their house
will convince the most fastidious observer
that their clothing is Of the highest grade.
In gents furnishings and h It's you will find
the latest attractions of this season. Spe
1ial novelties in neckwear, white and color
ed dress vests, kid gloves and silk under
wear. Give them call. You will find
the gentlemen in charge OF it courteous
and accomm odating. 7-17-lt
, 1888-06-21
IJastardlX Assnult.

About II o'clock yesterday tho police
were informed that a niue-year.oId girl
living on the north side of the river had
been seized and carried into the woods by II
strange man. The officers at once started
for the locality described, but on reaching
1t found that the lttle one had been rescued
by two ladies. From the story of the child
it is evident that her assailant intended to
commit the most heinOus crime known
among men. The police have only gem
eral description of the brute, and it is sup
posed that he has LETT the city.
, 1888-06-21
Most pleasantly in every particular

M Ost PLEASANTLY IN every particular
Did you meet many distinguished men
who were not delegates?
In company with others, l visited MEM
bers Of congress and senator's, who were on
the ground. for the purpose as | have
stated OF influencing congressional action
on the subject of Mexican lead importa-
ton.
Did you have pleasant time?
Nery-barring the heat of the city. In
conclusion want to say most positively,
that the course now being persued by the
republican papers of the country IN stating
and claiming that the democratic party Is
for free trade is unfair and unjust. The
statement is absolutely untrue. | say this
from all | saw and heard at st. Louis and
all that can be truthfully said is that the
party is for proper and just reformation
OF the tariff. The platform is the place to
find the opinion Of the party on tue tariff
, 1888-06-21
6.15 IF

Blalock's shoe stock is still being slaugh-
tered oy his successor, NJ. Il. Dolan, who is
selling them at from so cents to 81 per
pair less than regular prices. Our New
York stock comprises ten thousand dollars
worth of the finest and best quality shoes
made in the United States, which will be
sold at Bottom Prices. 6.l5-lm
, 1888-06-21
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

Notice is hereby given that sealed pro-
posals will be received at my office up to
y. m Wednesday, June ~, 1883, for the
providing Of meals for prisoners. No bids
W i'll be received after the time specified in
this notice. The council reserves the right
to reject any or all bids.
J. j. WHITE, City Clerk.
Spokane Falls. June 10, 1883. 616-5
, 1888-06-21
ATTENTION. HOUsEKEEPERs.

Carpet sewing and laying. Carpets re
moved and cleaned. Awnings made and
hung to order. Window shades to order
and put in position. The only reliable
house in the city. Satisfaction guaranteed.
OTTO GUNDERsoN,
h.3ltf II Main Street.
, 1888-06-21
53ltf
a Fine Opportunity

for party desiring to 20 into the saloon
business. Excellent location, corner, favor
able lease, business well established.
Stock, fixtures, house and lease for sale.
STRoBACH 81 MUNTER
6.15tf Hyde Block
, 1888-06-21

The Japan Bazaar OF Vancouver Il. G
have opened large and attractive stock of
Work Boxes, Desks, Fire Screens, Fans,
silk Wrappers, HaudkerChiefs, Grape
Shaw and novelties generally. 2l2 Mil
, 1888-06-21
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

will receive bids for excavating to July
lst my lot on Riverside ave-, next to Brooks
corner, 63x10O IT,, and under sidewalk.
G-l6-tl j. ID. SHERWOOD.
Evening journal., 1888-05-21
wlgwam. cone.avs sna ea.,ls.

Uniform Division. X. of r., viii
give an excursion io Atlantic City on
Thursday, July 20, via West Jersey
railroad.
Ienope Tribe, No. 6, Imp'd o. r. NJ
held its regular meeting Saturday
night and number OF palefaces were
initiated.
Fame Castle, No. .. "A. o. X. n. G.,
has appointed q committee 10 look
after an excursion. The new steamer
City Of Chester viii probably be char
tered.
Cyrus Commancery, No. ], X. q. e.,
will make a short street parade this
evening. The members will attend
the session of the Supreme Lodge in
Washington TO morrow.
Delaware Commandery No. .. K. G.
f., has received It's chapeaus and ball
dries from Horstman Bros. Philadel-
phia, aud will wear them in Washing
ton tomorrow at the meeting of the
Supreme Lodge.
A special meeting of Wilmington
Division, No. /, X. Of p. will be held
in their armory in The Smith Building
Tomorrow evening TO make arrange
ments for Decoration Day. The
division has engaged the First Regi-
ment Band.
A meeting will be held at 402 West
4th st. next Thureday evening 10 or
ganize q lodge Of the order of the
Shield Of Honor, to be known as Bran
Evening journal., 1888-05-21
cIsy News En rsrIer.

The Pullman Palace Car Co. is hav-
ing a rush OF work.
The Young Mems Temperance Union
will attend church on June II.
The machinery for the Vulcanite
Wire Works will arrive this week.
The Delaware Terra Gotta Co. il
turning out large quantities of its
product.
The EVENING JOURNAL and new
City Directory are both out to-day.
Both good.
The roof is being put on Victor
Causes now house az Pennsylvania
Ave. aud Clayton st.
Smyth Post. No., G. A. r., viii at
tend service at Brandywine II. K.
church next Sunday.
Sc. Andrews P. E. Sunday school
will celebrate its Sixtieth anniversary
in the church, on Sunday, June 8.
The congregation Of Epworth NJ. E.
Chapel are contemplating the erection
OF new church OF Tenth and Poplar
SITS.
The Rev Charles A. Grice win preach
in Brandywine NJ. l.. Church next
Sunday evening, by special request, on
Capital and Labor"
The regular routine business wse
transacted at the monthly meeting Of
the lady managersof the homeopathic
Hoapital at tkeir meeting on Saturday
morning,
Pontiticial High Mass was celebrated
in the morning at ST. Peters yesterday
and Pontificial vespers in the evening.
The music was well rendered under
the leadership Of Prof. Rhoads.
George Mckee has thu contract for
building six houses at 18th and Head
Sts., for q. H. Magnell. Maguell il
also contemplating The erecting 81 five
more houses on Heald ST., between
18th and 18Th SITS.
Rev. w. P.,Kane, D. n, of Lafayette,
Ind, preached in the Central Presby-
teiian Church yesterday morning and
evening. At the morning service he
preached from Prov. 10, 8: "A mans
heart deviseth his way, baU the Lord
difecteth his steps