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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24
THg PRESIDENTS JOKE.
lie Refers to "A Little Garden of Eden
scene-Visit to st. Augustine.

scene-Visit to st. Augustine.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Feb Pa The presi
lent's party rose early Thursday morning,
and after breakfasting were escorted in car
.iages to the sub-tropical exposition, which
they inspected thoroughly before the general
public was admitted. In the rustic building
containing the exhibit of fernando, Pasco,
and Citrus counties ull.szed orange tree
covered with blooms and containing about
100 oranges had been placed near the plat
orm, which Mrs. Cleveland assembled, and
The enjoyed for the first time the experience
Of plucking orange blossoms and oranges
from the tr ee. She tossed to the president
the first orange she picked, but his hands
were not quick enough, and he caught it on
the nose. She offered him another but he
declined, saying that man got into trouble
long time ago by accepting fruit pucked
and offered by woman.
ST AUGUSTINE, Fla, Feb 81 The pres-
dent and party arrived here about noon aud
were escorted to the hotel by delegation Of
citizens, firemen, and other organizations,
where there was reception by the local
military and 200 hundred children in holiday
attire In accordance with the presidents
request there were no formal ceremonies.
After rest a tour of the points of interest
in and near the city was made, and at night
there was public reception. All are well
and enjoying the flying trip to Florida to
the fullest extent
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24
Horrible discovery in chicago.

CHICAGO, Feb "a. A little before noon
Thursday the neighbors who had noticed
that matters were unusually quiet about II
house occupied by Mrs. Julia Sangren on
Rees street, broke into the premises and
found Mrs Sangren on the floor apparently
dead, and ON a couch near by her two chill
dren almost naked, and cold in death. Mrs.
Sangren was taken to the hospital, and may
probably recover The woman can not or
will not speak, and the cause of the deaths of
the children is mystery. They had been
dead three or four days evidently, and were
in filthy condition. having vomited freely
before death. The children were a:boy and
girl, about Ii and years of age respectively
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24
He Was Murderer. All the Same.

MONTREAL, Feb. 24.-An Italian named
Garcenna Torelli entered Notre Dame
church Wednesday night, passed through the
center aisle to the railing of the sanctuary
and alternately kneeing and standing,
struck his breast with his hands accusing
himself Of murder. Dr. Brennan, Of Notre
Dame hospital, was called and declared the
man insane DR.. Bouchard Thursday morn
ing made an official examination with the
same result. Meanwhile detective Carpen.
ter telegraphed Inspector Byrnes, of New
York, aud received reply stating That Tor
ELI was wanted in New York for a murder
committed last year, and asking that he held
until an officer arrived to take him in
charge
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24

Ell PAso, Tex. Feb. 24.-The arrest of
Postmaster Fleury, of Paso del Norte,
charged with robbtng the mails and SNUG
cling goods into Mexico. hns led TO start
ling Developments The last is the arrest of
Albert Kahn. of Kahn Bros, large importers
in Paso Del Norte, on the charge of recelv-
ing stolen goods from Fleury Warrants
are out for the arrest of other persons impii-
Gated 1t is believed that the aggregate
thefts, if known, would reach hundreds of
thousands of dollars
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24

LOWELL, Mass, Feb ga postal card
was received at the police station 4 Thursday
dated at Manchester, n. H., stating that a
box had been sent to Lowell from Suncook,
N. H., directed to Fred Stevens, aud also
stating that when the card was received
Fred Stevens would be no more. The
box referred to was received at
the depot here Wednesday and being I'M
called for was taken in charge by Under
taker Chamberlain The box cover bears a
card labelled the "Remans of Ellen
Murphy" 4he name of Fred Stevens was
signed to the postal card in which he stated
that the box would bear the name of Ellen
Murphy. The case is supposed to be one of
suicide
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24

LONDON, Feb. "a lord Randolph Church
i'll Wednesday night, in his address to the Ok
ford Union society, said that if he were
asked if home rule would ever be granted to
ireland he would answer yes, but that he
could not tell the time when this would hap
pen. He could only indicate the epoch.
When England had ceased to be n nation of
wealth, when her manufacturers and her
commerce had departed, and when manly
resolution and logged determination no
longer remained, and when the memory of
the past was forgotten, then, and then only,
home rule would be grained to Ireland
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24

NEW YORK, Feb. "a In the suit of John
Stanton, a stakeholder of the Fort Scott rail,
road, agains; the Missouri Pacific, the Fort
Scott, Wichita & Western Railroad com
pany. Jay Could Russell Sage and the other
members of the Fort Scott organization
committee to set aside the reorganization
scheme and its results Judge Patterson, of
the supreme court, has granted an injunction
restraining the defendants from delivering,
transferring, parting WITH or encumbering
any bond, or bonds of the Fort Scott road,
secured or purporting to be secured by the
income or second mortgage, and also deliver
ing any of its shares of capital stock to any
person other than the plaintiff and others
interested with him.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24

BALTIMORE, Feb 24.-Two gangs of col
ored men styling themselver the "Nines' and
the" "Sxes, had an encounter on Charles
street. the best-known promenade of the city,
Thursday night. Paving stones and bricks
were freely used and then pistols were
brought into play, For time there was a
regular pandemonium, and during the melee
about fifty shots were fired. Finally
the crowd turned up Charles
street, the "Nines" falling back
and the "SiXes" pursuing. In front of the
residence of Cardinal Gibbons the mines"
started westward. AT this point the firing
became very brisk, and the throwing Of
bricks and stones was kept up until the
"Nines" broke ranks and ran toward their
homes in the western part of the city Many
ladies were forced to take refuge in stores,
Only one rioter was arrested.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24
GIVEN THE LIE HYPOTHETICAL.



Switches onrz-on Anront.
COLUMBUS. O., Feb. "a The defense in
the tally-sheet trial did not call Allen q.
Myers TO the witness stand as was expected
Thursday. After the crOss-eXamination
of young Blackburn was concluded, several
watchmen and under clerks about the court
house testified as to what they saw trans
pirng about the court house on the eventful
Sunday night, hut nojh hing interesting was
brought out Prosecutor Huling was then
sworn He was asked A number of questions
tending to show that money was used by the
state attorney in securing testimony. This
exasperated Col Holmes, of the state coun-
sell and he replied sharply, accusing Mr..
Converse of trying to impugn the states
motive, which he knew to be pure.
1--WE have shown that you yourself are to
get 800 out of this" retorted Converse
"lf you say that, you lie," answered
Holmes. "Take that and chew it."
All was excitement and every one expect
ed to see blow pass, but Converse cooly re-
piled, "Then your witness lied" The word
firing was continued for some time but
gradually sub sided until time to adiourn
court
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24

Dies MONIES, Ia, Feb, "a The senate
Thursday passed tho tax levy bill which pro-
vdes for levy of 2l6 mills for 1855 and
1889. A bill was introduced for a soldiers
monument on the capitol grounds to cost
$50 900. The bill empowering the officials to
stamp out contagious cattle diseases was
passed. The house spent the day on thu
committees railway bill, and negatved
every proposition that tended to weaken it.
1t will probably pass the house as reported,
substantially. A joint evening session was
held to elect penitentiary wardens. G. w.
Crossley was elected for Fort Madison and
Marquis Barr for Anamosa
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24
BENEDICT AS A WITNESS.
His Remarks on Ink and Roller Compo-
sltion-Employes Discharged.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 24-The house
committee on printing Thursday afternoon
resumed the investigation of the government
printing office. Public Printer Benedict said
that the total expense of the office for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 'S7, was s., $780,
O7s, against 81, 762, $50 for 's6 He gave
data showing how the saving had
been made. He stated that GER
tain barrels of ink purchased by his
predecessors at price of 40 cents per pound,
which arrived few days after his (Bene-
dict's) taking the office, clogged the presses,
and was much inferior to ink he had paid IL
cents per pound for. Referring to printing
roller composition he said be bought the ar
ticle at rs cents, and that it was much bet
ter than that which his predecessor had paid
Is cents for.
Two lists OF names were presented, one
showing that the number OF employees dis
charged between Sept. 10. SO. and Nov. l,
81, was ga of whom 2J5 had been reap
pointed. The second list, covering the time
between Nov. and Feb 10, 81, showed 642
discharges, ard l73 reinstatements. He had
made 700 new appointments since he had
been in office, out of the 9, $50 employees. The
committee adjourned to meet again on Mon
dhY evening next
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24

New York. Feb 2t-Daniel Oakley, aged
go went into n shooting gallery in Bleecker
street Thursday and began pacticing with
revolver. After firing number of shots,
and while the ploprietor's head was turned.
Oakley put his head into the firing tunnel,
stuck the muzze of the revolver into his
mouth, and pulled the trigger Death was
instantaneous. The suicide had been at one
time insane No motive is known.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24

PROVIDENCE, R. l., Feb. 24-An attempt
to burn the Sprague Moving Machine build
ing was made Thursday morning. This is
the largest wooden building in the state and
is occupied by a number of firms and about
200 employees The fire was discovered in a
charcoal bin, and was put out before much
damage was done. The door of the bin was
kept locked, and the fire evidently had been
set by some one through drop door near the
floor. This occurrence renews the excite
ment caused by the frequency of inceudiary
fires of late.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24
AFTER A SUGAR TRUST SCALP.
Spreckels Said to Have Formed Forty
Million Dollar Syndicate.

SAN FRANCISCO Cal, Feb. "A. 1t is as
serted that Claus Spreckels has formed a
syndicate including all refineries opposed to
tho sugar trust, for the avowed purpose of
breaking up that combination The capital
of the syndicate will be $40 900, 5000, of which
Spreckels stands ready to contribute Sl5, OOo-
0OO
The alleged cause for the formation of this
rival trust is the fact that after Spreckles re-
fused to enter the eastern combination its
managers made arrangements with the
American refinery of this city which at once
began a war on Spreckles. In retaliation
the Pacific coast sugar king proposes to show
his power by smashing the eastern trust.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24

TUscoLA, Ills, Feb pa runaway en-
CINE on the Chicago q Eastern Illinois rail-
road came dashing down the steep incline at
Grape Creek Thursday morning with twenty
loaded cars behind it, A crowded passenger
train stood directly in its way, and had not
the switchman quickly turned a switch, side
tracking the onrushing train, many lives
would have been lost Damage was caused
to the amount of SIS, 900. Engineer b.
CART of the freight jumped from his engine
and WAS dangerously injured.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24

NEW YORK, Feb. 24-At the annual meet
ing of the trustees of the Grant monument
fund, held Thursday, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year: William
R Grace, PRESIDENT Hamilton Fish and S,
l. NJ. Barlow, vice presidents; Richard 7.
Greener, secretary, and }. Pierrepont Nor.
gan, treasurer. The committee has now on
deposit Sl26, 1880 About $40, 90 was con-
tributed to the fund last year
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24

PITTsBURG Pa, Feb. 24.-At a meeting
of the coke operators Thursday an under
standing was reached resulting in an agree
ment to cut prices for March 25 cents per
ton, or $3.50 for furnaces, $3.50 for dealers
and $l.75 for foundry men. A HcConnells-
vile dispatch says that on account of the de-
creased coke production about 8, 600 men are
idle, and that the reduction in the selling
price Of coke will make 10 per cent reduc-
tion in wages, which the COOKERS will doubt
less refuse to accent
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24

pany Of making excessive charges to COM
plainant, of unjustly discriminating against
complainant, and Of giving undue and un-
reasonable preference and advantage to
the Standard Oil company Of Kentucky, are
sustained in the opinion, and the defendant
companies are ordered 10 cease the discrim-
nation against the complainant
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24

LONDON. Feb. "a A dinner given
Wednesday night at the American club in
honor of Washington's birthday was attend
ed by several prominent Americans, includ-
ing Minister Phelps, Consul General Waller
and Bret Harte 1t was sin gular feature
of the occasion that Washington's name was
not mentioned at dinner No speeches were
made end not toast vas PROPOSED.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24
A Roman Catholic Burial Case.

NEW York, Feb. 24.-The family of John
Mcguire, who died at an Anti-Poverty meet
ing, applied to the supreme court Thursday
for mandamus to compel the Calvary cem-
etery authorities to permit burial in Ma
CURES lot The cemetery people, who are
backed by Vicar General Preston, rely on
the decision in the case of John Byrne, up
holding them in refusing burial because
Byrne was member of secret society.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 24.-By a strict
party vote the house committee on territories
agreed Thursday to report favorably Chair
man Springer's Omnibus" bill to enable the
people of Dakota, Montana Washington ter
rltory, and New Mexico to form constitu-
tons and state governments, and TO be ad-
mitted into the union on equal footing with
the original states. The bill provides for con-
stitutional conventions, and prescribes their
mode of election, etc. The Republicans will
submit II minority report in favor of dividing
Dol
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24

CINCINNATI, Feb. 24 Frank NJ. Riege
charge with embezaIement was arrested
shortly after midnight Thursday Rlegel
was connected with the Metropolitan Ma
tional bank up to tn time it was closed by
the government, and occupied the position of
assistant cashier. He was also treasurer of
several building associations of which it is
alleged he is short III his accounts several
Thousand dollars
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24
GEORGIA BROKE LOOSE,
AND THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
GOES TO THE BIG BRIDGE.

Mindful of the Torrid 81. Louis Heat the
Committee Changes the Date to June
Washington Democrats Well Salts
fied-A Cheek to standard Oll-Bene-
diet Talks About Public rrintinE-Ths
CONGREGATIONAL Grist,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24
Vast Opium Frauds Discovered.

NEW YORK, Feb. "A In the course of his
investigation rs to opium smuggling at this
port Collector Magole has discovered that
while l50,OO) pounds OF opium was With
drawn from bonded warehouses here, osten-
siby for export to Havana during the past
three years. only 10000 pounds have been
imported into Havana from this eli y. 1h9
collector has not yet found out where the
other 80, 600 went He has discovered
fraud to the amount of $l3J, 900.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24
Prominent New Yorker Dead.

NEW YORK, Feb, 24-John F. Devlin.
prominent lawyer and Democratic politician,
who died Thursday morning, will be buried
Saturday morning The funeral services
will be at the church of the Annuuciation.
The pail. bearers are: Mayor Hewitt, Judge
Brady, ex-Mayor Cooper, II. L. Hog uet,
Jenkins Vanschaack, S. ID. Babcock and
Thomas O'Connor
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24
A wisconsin Man Decapitated.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Feb. 24-R. E Luby,
formerly chief train dispatcher of the Kan
sas City, Memphis q Birmingham railroad,
resigned his position last Saturday. When
starting for New York Thursday night his
foot slipped, and he fell, the wheels of the
car passing over his head, severing it from
the body. He came here from WATERFOWL,
Wis, where his parents reside
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24

Now that little Josef Holman is not to
be kissed any more by gushing maids
and mstrons, there are many children of
a larger growth who will gladly take his
place and not kick or scream either
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24
MUST STOP DISCRIMINATING.
The Interstate Commission Decides an Oil
TransportaLian Case.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. "a The inter
state commerce commission has announced
an opinion in the complaints of George Rice,
oil producer, of Marietta, Ohio, against the
Louisville q Nashville, and number of
other southern and southwestern railroads.
The charges made by Rice against the Louis
vile & Nashville Railroad company, the
Cincinnati, New Orleans 6 Texas Pacific
Railroad company, the Alabama Great
Southern Railroad company, the
Newport News & Mississippi Valley COM
pany, the Louisville, New Orleans & Texas
company and the Illinois Central Railroad
company, joined with the last named COM
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24

VTNCENNEs. Ind, Feb 4.-Dr. w. b.
Bedel prominent physician, who has held
several positions OF trust, has su denly dis
appeared. He has been paying considerable
attention to neghbor's wife, and finally
his actions became so noticed that they oc-
casioned some talk. Five or six weeks ago
Mrs BedelI died suddenly, under circum-
stances which are now regarded with sus-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24

years was II
highly respected
citizen of the
ancient city, Mt
one time serv-
ing as mayor
He beganj his
business career
as a dry goods
mere hant in
Georgetown, d.
c., and SUISSE
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24
The Bulletin at San Reno.

SAN RENO, Feb. C4-At midnight Thurs
day the official bulletin announced that the
crown prince had passed a satisfactory day
in all respects, and was considerably better.
DR.. Mackenzie is exceedingly hopeful, and
says that his patient reads and talks and
takes interest in everything about him.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24

OTTAWA, Ont, Feb. "a. Parliament
opened Thursday with imposing ceremony.
The attendance was large. No business Of
importance was transacted. The governor
generals speech announced number Of
measures which would be presented, among
them several relating to railways, and COM
mended the fisheries treaty to favorable con-
sideration
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24
REBUILDING MT. VERNON.
Commencing to Clear Away the Wreck
Labor In Demand.

Labor In Demand.
MOUNT VERNON, Ills, Feb. "a. Three
thousand busy people in this city are cheered
by the many tokens of kindly feelings mani
tested by the people of the entire country.
Contributions are now beginning to
come in regularly, though in small
sums compared with the total loss.
Many buildings that were supposed to
be unin jured are upon examination found to
be ineecure, and are being torn down in order
to rebuild. The Pace block is badly dam
aged The streets are being cleared and the
sidewalks replaced. 1t is stated that 81 OOO,-
900 will be needed to restore the town. Many
workmen will do we'll to come to this city as
soon as possible.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24

NEW YORK, Feb "a. Henry George says
in The STANDARD that he will not dispute DR..
McGlynns management of the Anti-Poverty
society, nor start new one. Like the real
mother before Solomon he will yield up the
child rather than see it dismembered by
strife He hopes the society will continue to
do good work.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24

BosToN, Mass, Feb. -. The adverse re-
port of the Woman's suffrage committee on
the question of license suffrage for women
was adopted in the senate Thursday. A bill
offered as "A substitute for the report, and IA
voring such suffrage, was rejected 10 to i.
The president of the senate cast the deciding
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24

LONDON, Feb 24-Sir H. Burke, who
owns estates at Woodford, has surrendered
to the plan offered by his tenants, and settle
ments have been made in accordance with it
to the satisfaction of ALL Only Lord Clanri.
carde and Mrs Lewis now hold out in that
district against their tenants.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24

Important persons afflicted with
rheumatism, neuralgia, sore throat, pains
in the back or limbs, spralns, bruises. etc q,
should be informed that Salvation Oil is
what they need. For sale by all drugs
gists. Price twenty-five cents a bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24

DENVER, Colo, Feb. -. AT convention of
Colorado wool growers Thursday resolutions
were adopted asking Colorados senators and
representatives at Washington to use all
proper efforts to restore the tariff on wool to
the rate existing before the reduction of
March 1852
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24
Minnesota Veterans in Encampment.

MINNEAPcLIs, MINI, Feb. 24.-The state
&. A. r. eucampment opened at the Peoples
theatre Thursday. About go delegates are
in attendance. The time W as occupied in
listening TO the reports of committees and
the various officers Interest chiefly centers
in the selection of successor to Department
Commander Wheelock
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24

DUBLIN, Feb. "a. -Sevearl evictions were
made Thursday on the Ponsonby estates, and
the cottagers were driven out of their houses,
despite the fact that the weather is ex.
tremely cold. Much suffering will ensue
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb, "a W.
W. Corcorsn, the millionaire philanthropy.
ist, died at $50 this morning after an
illness of about Eve days with bronchial
affection.
William w. Corcoran was born at
Georgetown, Dec 81. 1898, and passed
his long and useful life in the District OF
Columbia. Thomas Corcoran, his father,
was native of Ireland. He settled IN
Georgetown when youth, and for many
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24

BROOKLYN. Feb. 24-William Nc Masters,
who had been directed by his physician to
use an electric battery for heart disease,
dropped dead Thursday night when he turned
tina nnrrant
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24

NEW YORK, Feb. "a Senator Frye Sc
verely criticised the fisheries treaty in an
inters lev Thursday morning. He said privi-
leges had been surrendered, new exclusions
introduced and the fshermen's necessities
iuggled with.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-24

BROOKLYN, N. ", Feb. 24.-Thomas Don
ham, formerly wealthy ice cream manu-
facturer and welI.known citizen, shot him
self dead Thursday, Dissipated habits had
ruined him. and he was in respondent CON
diton.