davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-13
Headquarters Democratic state Committee.

CHICAGO, June l, 1888.
The state democratic club convention
will be held in Springfield on June 10,
1888. Each club in the state is requested
to send ten delegates to said convention,
and one additional delegate for each ten
members in excess of one hundred.
The object of this convention is to
ratify state and national democratic nom
instions. and perfect thorough club or
ganization of the state.
The state democratic central committee
has appointed the following committee
to take charge of the preliminary ar
rangements at Springfield: Frank Jones,
Stuart Brown, Henry Pendill, Seymour
Jones and John L. Pickering. of SPRING
field; Theo. Nelson. Decatur; Harry Hig
bee, Pittsfeld, and c. d. Wells, Chicago.
The names and addresses of all club Of
ficers. should be forwarded IS soon as
possible to J. l.. Pickering, secretary of
committee of arrangements, Springfield,
Ill.
Every township in the state is urgently
requested to organize a club at once and
select delegates to the convention.
w. ]. MIzE, Secretary.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-13
KELLEY slLENceD BY SCOTT.
The Democratic Leader from Pennsylvania
Offends His Colleague.

Ohends His Colleague.
WASHINGTON CITY, June 13-Kelley OF
Pennsylvania moved in the house yesterday
to strike jute butts from the free list in the
Mills bill, and in speaking to his motion his
time expired. He then offered another
amendment to gain time This brought
Scott to his feet with the remark that he was
willing to have material amendments dis
cussed, but he objected to motions of a dila-
tory character.
Reed of Maine said that no motions of that
character had been made. There had never
been any attempt to induce men to talk or to
cause Unnecessary discussion 1t had always
been as spontaneous as the action of the last
Pennsylvania convention
Kelley said that while Scott was absent
great courtesy had prevailed in regard to the
offering of amendments, but when he [Kel-
leyl had arisen to make request, Scott had
arisen and silenced him as dictatorially as if
the keifer gag-law was already enacted
Further heated colloquy ensued, Scott
stating that the interests of the country
were jeopardized even by the discussion of the
bill No business man could tell from dav to
day what he ought to do in order to manage
his business. A vote should be reached as
soon possible. He believed in the bill,
but uncertainty was unadvisable
Kelley said that his only motive in Offering
the formal amendment was patriotic one,
and he withdrew it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-13

NEW York, June ia fire in the tene
ment house, As Second street, at o'clock this
morning caused panic among the inmates.
Many were rescued with ladders by the fire.
men, but is feared that many lives have been
lost Several persons who were badly burned
and one woman injured by jumping to the
street, were taken to hospitals
Gustave Berkle was found on an adjoining
roof so badly burned that he died five min
utes later. The injured, all burned, are.
Herman Gilman, Julius Clements. William
Wissrck, Mrs. William Wissrick the I.ttar
will probably die, Miss Mary Clements
Maurice Farrell, two Wissrick girls lchil.
dren, will probably die; Mrs krenig. Leg
broken.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-13

WATERvILLE, Me, June l3-The Union
Labor convention met here yesterday F.
A. Howard, Of Belfast presided and A. f.
Wooster, of Rockland, was secretary. Reso.
buttons were adopted favoring greenbacks,
postal banks, government telegraph and
railroads, a secret ballot and homestead
laws, and demouncing unjust laws, the i'm
portation of labor, and fusion with other
parties. W. II. Simmons, of Rockland, was
nominated for governor, and C. L. Holiday,
g. w. Gillett, J. NJ Cummings, and A. W.
Smith for electors. The convention also
chose a state committee and effected thor
ouph organization
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-13
GEN. sHERIDAN'5 CONDITION.
His Brother Very Sanguiue and the Pa
lient InalnmILleIlN Mmch IieIter.

tient Undoubtedly Much Better.
WASHINGTON CITY, June l3.-Col. Mike
| Sheridan said yesterday that his brother the
general, had at no time been so i'll as the
public has been led to believe. Had the
colonel's statements ON this point been relied
on the doctors bulletins wOuld have been use
less reading They say that he has been all but
dead several times. Yesterday his wonder
full improvement continued. His coughing
spells were still frequent aud annoying, and
he breathed with some difficulty; otherwise
his condition was greatly improved.
The doctors now have hope and they say
that if his power to aSsimiate the small
amount of liquid food given him continues to
increase so that he can eat solids, he will
have some chance of recovery. They do not
talk in as hopeful strain rs Col. Sheridan
does, however, and it is not likely that Gen.
Sheridan will ever he well man again. The
friends of the sick are surprised at his
changed condition, but they are constant
y on the watch for II return of the heart
trouble, and do not appear to be sunguine
that the general will get we'll.
Gen. Sherdan's physicians did not issue
the usual midnight bulletin last night. Up
to that hour he was reported AS resting quiet
ly, with little or no change iii his condition
since q p. IN
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-13

GALEsBURG, Ills, June l3-At the meet
ing of the board Of trustees of Knox college
yesterday DR.. Newton Bateman, who had
been at the head of the college for the past
twelve years as its president, rendered his
resignation, to take effect July l. This &C.
ton was surprise to the board, and a strong
effort will he made to have Mr. Bateman re-
consider his decision, which was brought
about through ill-health
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-13
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD IN BRIEF.
Review of the Most Important business
Considered in Congress.

Review of the Most Important business
Considered in Congress.
WASHINGTON CITY, June l3.-The senate
yesterday received n communication from the
treasury asking 500 900 for repairs to the Phil
adelphia mint Stewart of Nevada gave no.
tice of amendments to the legislative appro-
priation bill providing for the coinage of sill
yer to take the place of circulation surren-
dered by national banks not in liquidation
and for the coinage Of $4,000, 600 per month
of silver. Chandler offered resolution to
refer the credentials of Senator Gibson of
Louisiana with instructions to the committee
to investigate the recent election in that state
and determine whether the legislature was
legally elected. Figures were given showing
vast majorities in favor of the legislative
candidates. A long discussion took place
on Stewards resolution asking the treasury
for the names of recent sellers of
bonds to the government, but the
matter went over, and Cullom made an ex-
haustive address on proposed amendments to
the inter law. A pension veto was re-
ceived, the veto being on the ground that the
applicant was not wounded in the army The
fertilization and District appropriation bills
were briefly considered without action, and
the senate adjourned.
The house rejected the resolution asking
the postmaster general for information as to
disallowed postmasters, settled the contested
election cases from Missouri and California
by confirming the titles of Glover and Van
dever. and then went into committee m the
tariff bill, where flax, hacked or dressed
lime," was stricken from the free list. At
tempts to have the same action taken on
hemp, manila, and other substitutes for hemp,
and jute butts, were defeated, and the house
adjourned
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-13

- COLUMBUS, o., June Ex-Governor Fora
ker was interviewed yesterday by a repre-.
sentative of the United Press in regard to
the dispatch sent out Monday night detail
ing scheme laid by Whitelaw Reid, with
which Governor Foraker was said to be
cognizant, to make Blaine the nominee for
president and Foraker second man on the
ticket. ~ am not candidate and will not
be-" said the governor. "Of course, can
not prevent people talking about me in this
connection
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-13

New YORK, June 13.-Ransom won the "
mile race at Jerome park, yesterday in
l :0394, Brown Duke the ~ miles in 200,
Bevidere the 19s miles in 2:2Gll4, Cyclone
Colt the 400 yards in l;2l, FREELY the Lie
miles in :53 and Willie Palmer the steeple-
chase, full course-no time taken.
KANSAS CITY, Mo, June l3.-The q mile
race at the course here yesterday was won by
Egmont in l;l5s4, the mile by Bonnie King
in las, the e mile by Middlemarch in 1:071z
the Derby, ~ miles, by Macbeth in 2:4S1a
and the q mile by Persimmons in :2S14
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-13
Discussing the Papal Rescript.

CLEVELAND, O., June l3-About twenty.
five members of the executive committee OF
the Irish National league met in this city
yesterday. They were entertained by Mai.
William ]. Gleason at a luncheon, after
which the party returned to their headquar-
teFs at the Hollondon, and went into execu-
tive session, with President Fitzgerald in the
chair. The papal rescript and plan of cam
paign were briefly discussed, after which the
committee adjourned for the day.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-13

ST. LOUIS, Mo, June l3.-Collector R. s.
Lancaster reported yesterday the seizure of
large box of contraband opium, which was
discovered in a freight depot in East st.
Louis Monday night The box resembled an
upright piano box, and was labelled: Handle
with care" When it was opened twelve large
packages of opium, prepared for smoking
purposes, were found, the total weight being
about 100 pounds An expert declared the
opium to be worth $50 pound, or $40, OOQ
for the lot, The box was addressed to Mrs
L. Lewis, Tulare, Cal
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-13

JASPER, Ind, June 13.-Dr Case, of Vel
pen, Ind, who was poisoned by the prick Of
needle while making a post-mortem exam.
ination week ago. died yesterday morning
in commissions, Another physician, DIR. Hat.
field, who assisted in the examination. was
also poisoned, but his life was saved by eau
erizing the wound
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-13
Chicago S Big Hall.
Where the Republican Nation
al Convention Will Meet.
PRELIMINARY VIEW OF INTERIOR.

The Brilliant Scene That wiz Ss Pre-
sent.d Ia the Delrgates-Some Hoomera
on the Gronnd-Hin Iaik- Ia TammAny
in Reply - Ingalls, Stat" Convention
Proceeding FoTHksr'- RumArks-AlgeT
IndOrScd.
CHICAGO, June l3.--The Auditorium, in
which the national Repnbliran convention is
to meet Tuesday next, is not yet completed
ms 10 decoration, but 1t will undoubtedly be
ready ia time and the work is far done
as to give an ilen what u will lie; and it II
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-13
Veterans for Con. Alcer.

CONCORD, N. H., June l3--A veterans
circular letter, signed by thirty-six Re
publicans possessing honorable war rec
ords, and who are highly influen
tal in civil life, was sent yes
terday to the members of the New Hamp
shire delegation to the Chicago convention
expressing preference for Gen Russell A
Alger, of Michigan, as candidate on the
national ticket
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-13
TACKLED THE WRONG TRAIN.
A LeveI-Headcd Fireman Gives Train Rob-
bers Surprise.

bers Surprise.
ALBUQUERQUE N. NJ, June l3 The Santa
Fe passenger train had an unusual expert
ence few miles from Dorsey Station Mon
day night. The train was suddenly stopped
Eight masked men had boarded the platform
of the baggage car, and two of the robbers
crawled over the coal tender and ordered the
engineer to stop the train The engineer
complied, hut during the parley the fireman
jumped from the cab and made his way
back to the station, informing the second
section of train, on which were several de-
tachments of United States troops going
south The second section came up, and the
robbers, realizing the motive of the fireman,
escaped to the mountains.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-13
The Newspaper ConsoIIda,I,n

hAsHISGToN CITY, June l3.-The National
Republican, after a career of nearly twenty
eight years, suspended publication yesterday
morning, the paper having been merged into
Inc Washington Post, which is now printed
as an independent journal For the present,
and until the conclusion of other arrange
iiishts, The Post continues under its old man
agement, Mr.. Stilson Hutchins retaining the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-13
THEY DODGE THE LAW.
cULLOM TELLS HOW THE INTER-
STATE LAW is EVADED,

Aud Explains the Way to Head on the
Dodgers - unamiable Talk In Both
Houses Of Congress - Stewards silver
Proposition The Mills Bin Amended
Adkins Resigns-Capital City Notes.
WASHINGTON CITY, June l3-Cullum ad-
1gsssFd the senate at length yesterday on
proposed amendments TO the Interstate com
merce law, reviewing them and the reasons
why they were necessary. One Of the most
important causes, he said, that influenced the
passage OF the inter state commerce law was
discrimination by railroads in one form or
another. One of the immediate effects of the
law had been the abandonment of all pools
by carriers but pooling associations, reor-
ganized aud known rs traffic associations
still managed to control rates in certain
classes of important traffic as arbitrarily as
IN the palmiest days of the old pooling sys-
tenn. Special freight contracts had been
broken up by The law, resulting in largely
increased revenues to the roads The progress
made under the law in the direction of uni
formity OF classification had been most graft
Tying, and in the matter of transportation of
passengers some very important reforms ha {
already been accomplished.
Speaking of the cases brought by George
Rice against number of southwestern roads,
based on discrimination against him and in
favor Of the Standard OH company, Cullom
said: "Ihe testimony made it evident that
the officers of these roads acted in concert,
doing whatever they could to interfere with
business, and the proceedings in these cases
demonstrated the shameless subserviency OF
the railroads involved to the communicating
influence of the most INSCRIPTIONS and I'M
considerable combine of the present day
the Standard Oil trust
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-13

BALTIMORE, June 13-Delegates from the
wards of Baltimore city, representing sec
tions of the Logan Invincibles, met in CON
vention last night and adopted resolutions
indorsing Gen. K. A. Alger, of Michigan, for
president and Hon. Levi 2. Morton, of New
York. for vice president of the United
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-13
Choosing Knute Nelson's Successor.

ST. CLOUD, Mimi, June l3.-The Fifth dis,
trict congressional convention to choose a
successor to the Hon. Knute Nelson began
yesterday. Twenty-four ballots were taken
and an adjournment until to-day followed.
A deadlock of several days duration SCENT
prObable
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-13
will Have a Little "plan'. of Our Own

NEW YORK, June l3.-The Volks Zeitung
(SocialisD says that DR., McGlynn is about to
deliver a lecture denouncing the rapacity of
New York landlords, and that this is the be-
ginning of labor crusade to force reduc-
ton of rents in the city and vicinity.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-13

LONDON, June l3.-In the house of COM
mons yesterday Mr. William Henry Smith,
government leader, announced that the gov.
eminent had abandoned all of the licensing
clauses of the local government bill
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-13
He's the Nonpareil Yacht Designer.

New YORK, June lS-In yesterdays an
nual spring regatta of the Atlantic Yacht
club the chief interest conferred in the re-
spectiye qualities of the new Burgess cutter
Pappoose and the sloop Banshee, dssigned by
A. Cary Smith. The result was the defeat
Of the Banshee by six minutes and fifty-seven
Eaconds
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-13
REPUBLICANS oE MAINE.
BurIeigh Nominated for Governor-Synop
sis of the Resolutions.

SIS OF the KesOIutiOns.
PORTLAND, Me-, June l3,-The Republican
state convention met here yesterday and or
gained, with Judge A. P. Wiswell as chair
man The only business to attend to was the
nomination of a candidate for governo.
Hon. }. w. Symonds, of Portland, in an
eloquent speech presented the name of Henry
b. Cleaves. He devoted part of his speech to
argument against nominating State Treas
urer buriegh for governor on the ground
that 1t was unconstitutional R D. Powers
presented the name of Burleigh The con-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-13

BUFFALO, n. Y. June l3.-Andrew How
ard, Il 14-year-old boy, living with his par
ents at Black Rock, was arrested Monday,
charged with firing the Barnes, Hengerer &
Co building On Feb. last He made a full
confession to the officers.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-13
TAMMANY WAVES THE BANDANA.
Governor HiIrs Reply to Ingalls, Criticism
of Cleveland.

New YORK, June l3-The Tammany hall
ratification meeting in the Academy of Mu-
sic last night was very largely attended, and
was an enthusiastic affair. Red bandanas
and the national flag were the decorations
All the local leaders of the party were pres.
ent, and among the speakers were Gen. John
Cochrane, who presided Governor Hill, and
Ex-Governor Albeit, of New Jersey. A Sc
ries of resolutions based on the St Louis
platform was adopted.
Governor Hill, in his speech, said that In
gals had attempted to insult President Cleve-
land in his recent speech by saying that
his election proved that no one
could be be too obscure to aspire
to the presidency. Ingalls, had unconsciousfy
thus paid tribute to the president, the party,
and to American institutions. 1t is the glory
of our country that any honest citizen, how
ever humble, is eligible to the highest posi-
ton in the land. 1t is true that our candi-
date comes from the people, and we do not
attempt to paliiate it, A poor boy, the son
of an humble clergyman, he fought the bat
tie of life alone, successfully, courageously,
and pluckily, retarded by poverty, hardships,
and adversely, and it is to the honor Of the
Democratic party that it delights to elevate
such candidates,
After further complimenting President
Cleveland, Governor Hill eulogized the tar
iff planks of the St Louis platform and con-
demned the Republican party for its insin-
cers policy in regard to tariff reform. He
paid tribute to Thurman and said if he was
too old, then Dix was too old to be governor
of New York at 20, Samuel Adams to be
governor of Massachusetts at 20, John Mar
shall to be chief justice at 81, John Quincy
Adams to serve in congress at 80, Benjamin
Franklin to help form our constitution at ~,
and Simon Cameron to be senator at rs.
Won Moltke commands the German army at
S., and Gladstone is ~. The governor closed
with an appeal for n campaign based upon
discussion Of genuine issues and free from
scandal
The county Democracy also met and rati-
fed the ST Louis nominations, a number of
prominent politicians speaking
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-13
business control aud Mr., Walter S. Hutchins


WASHINGTON CITY, June TX Indian Com
missioner Atkins has rendered his resignation
10 the president, TO take effect at his pleasure,
and this afternoon left for Tennessee. He
will at once enter upon an active canvass be-
fore the people for senator to succeed Senator
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-13
THE MARkE rs.


CHICAGO. June II.
Quotations the board OF trade to-day ranged
as follows: Wheat-July, opened and
closed S4S6 L@c August opened silAc, closed
si9Sc; December, opened s5l6c, closed S6Isc,
Corn June, opened 51IG 9sc, closed 52lRc; July,
opened Bee, closed 53c; August, opened 59l5c,
closed 531Sc Oats-June, opened 8l9so, closed
32l4c; July, opened 31Isc. closed 39lic; August,
opened 2Sis closed ISL a5c Mess pork-July,
opened and closed Sl3gl; August, opened
$14 0a4 closed S1395 September opened
Sl4O7I6 closed Sl4Oj. Lard July, opened
Ss55, closed $500
Live Stock Union Stock Yards prices ranged
as follows to-day: Market opened active and
firm; prices 50lOc higher light grades, S5.5
615.65; rough packing S5i55t5.GO; mixed lots,
S550Gb5G 5; heavy packing aud shipping lots,
$560G1575. Cattle-Strong; 1O0l5c higher;
beeves 81. 5O9G2 10; cows, S1T5d1350; stockers
and feeders, .! 5O@4l5; Texans So 5OG1 5. rs.
Sheep-Market weak; muttons, S4O00520
feeders, $275035O; Texans, 81 00@375 western
eeders $3000350
Produce: Butter Fancy Elgin creamery, 1870
19c per III; fancy dairy, he; packing stock
1lGDI lie Eggs Fresh laid, he per dol Poultry
Live hens, 1Oc per III ROSTERS DC; turkeys lie;
pucks, lOc. Potatoes, T5G1Sjc per bu; sweet pota
toes, 81 OO615O per biol Apples - Choice, 81. 500
4.5O per Dbl. Strawberries Illinois berries, S275
O3.50 pur 2iqt case.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-13
A nra,iIian.s Handsome Gin.

BERLIN, June lS.-The late Brazilian con-
sui here, Senior Bhrend, left a legacy of Sl70,-
0dO for the benefit of poor girls of Berlin.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-13
New York.

Wheat-Quiet; No 1 red state, 94c No. 9
dc, 92I4c; No . red winter, 9!llc; do July, 914c;
August, 015Ac. Corn Quiet; No mixed cash,
SOC; do judy, $3.50; do August, 5J7sc Oats
Quiet No. / white state iGc No do, 41166
&c; No mixed June, 3G9sc; July, she. Rye
Dull and nominal. Burley-Du and I'M
changed. Pork Steady; Sl4IJ lI50; Lard
Quiet: July and August SS.72,
Live Stock: Caffeine trading in beeves;
dressed beef slow, but firm common to prime ma
tive sides, 769c; Texas beef. 534I6Slc; to-day's
private cable advices from London and Liverpool
quote American refrigerator beef steady at 9I6c
W n. Sheep aud Lambs Market shade firmer;
sheep, $3509550 q 100 MS; lambs SIS 00@7 rs.
Hogs-No trading in live hogs nominal value,
$5.7OG16,OO
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-13

The mother of Gen. Sheridan died at Som
erset, O., Tuesday, aged 81 years and 2
months
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-13

Berlin is to have a new cathedral.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-15
cHAaLorTEsvaLLE.
A view Esterprise--A suecess-Por-
sonaI.

soBaf,
fcorrospondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
DECEMBER IA, 1888.
A boot and shoe-iactory will soon be es-
tablIshed In Charlottesville. Mr. NJ. A. Han
son, OF New Jersey, who has been IN the
city Tor some time negotiating win tDis emu
in view, has decided 10 locate here and mas
signed the terms Of contract. He intends 10
commence operations about the middle OF
January and will employ from thirty TO forty
hands.
The Congress OF Nations held in the Pub.
lie Hall al the University OF Virginia under
the auspices OF the Ladies' Chapel Aid so.
ciety turned out very well both socially and
financially. Quite handsome sum was
raised.
Miss Fannie Eubank, Of Liberty, Va, is
visiting friends and relatives In the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas NJ. Parish and Dir.
and Mrs. Marion &. TbomGs. who have been
North on bridal tours, have returned to the
city.
Rev. william f. Needbsm. the pulpit
orator, delivered his illustrated lecture on
Sturgeon before very good audience IN
the Baptist church LAST night.
The following officers have been elected
by the Methodist Sunday school for the en-
suing year: n. ID. Jsrman. superintendent;
c. ID. Carter and w. II. Prout, assistants /;
Charles Fausler, secretary; }. j. Harlan.
treasurer; II. II. Wingteld, librarian !;
Charles billiard snd james ". Hawkins,
assistants; Miss Lucia Sterling, oiganist,
and Joseph Jarman, chorister. W.