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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-03
THE vooRHeEs-JoHNsToN EPISODE.
No Danger Of Any Blood Being Shed Over
It-,Tohnston's Disclaimer.

WASHINGTON CITY, May 3-The Ingalls,
Voorhees, debate i'll the senate Tuesday was
discussed quite generally by members Of the
house and Others at the capitol yesterday
and Representative Johnston, of Indiana, to
whom Senator voorhees, referred as the
"scoundrel and liar" sitting behind Ingalls,
was surrounded by friends and acquaintances
when he came to the capitol, who anxiously
inquired what he intended to do about the
senator's remarks. From the calm way i'll
which he discussed the matter it was apparent
that nothing like a duel would grow out of it.
Johnston said he did not think he should pay
any attention to what Voorhees, had said He
was rather inclined to doubt the senator's re-
sponsibility for his utterances at the time.
voorhees,, Johnston said, was mistaken in sup
posing that he was prompting Ingalls,. AS
matter of fact he had not spoken to the SEN
ator while he was making his speech in the
senate. VOORHEES,, he believed, had jumped
at a conclusion, because he knew tkat he
[Johnstonl knew that the senator had made
use of the expressions attributed to him.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-03

Boston, May 3.-The overseers of Har-
ward college yesterday voted that in their
opinion intercollegiate contests should take
place only in Cambridge, New Haven, or
such other New England cities as the COM
mittee on athletics may from time to time
Designate and that university teams alone
should be permitted to take part in inter-col-
leginte contests; that students should be pro-
hibited from taking part in contests with or
CARNATIONS not belonging to the university,
except on SATURDAYS or HOLIDAYS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-03
THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE LAW.


Committee of the Senate.
WASHINGTON CITY, May 3-The inter
state commerce committee yesterday author
lied Senator Cullom to report series of
amendments SO the interstate commerce law.
The sixth section is amended TO provide that
printed schedules of rates shall be kept open
to public inspection that reductions of rates
shall only be made after three days public
notice. that requirements as to reductions
and advances of rates shall apply to joint
tariffs as well as those of separate roads The
tenth section, or penalty clause of the law is
amended to declare violations of the law
punishable by two years imprisonment as
well as by fines. The provision as to free
passes is extended so as to permit free trans
portation or reduced rates for INDECENT per-
sons sent to their homes or to institutions by
charitable societies or municipal authorities.
The additions made to the law are three pro-
visions, to prohibit undertaking and to i'm
pose penalties of 81, 900 fine or two years inn
prisonment upon shippers or carriers evad-
ing the law by under measurements or
weights, or by misrepresentation as to the
character of or quantity of goods shipped,
and upon shippers whs shall endeavor by
bribery otherwise to secure unfair and I'M
lawful discrimination in rates in their favor.
Senator CulIom will endeavor to secure the
early consideration of the bill.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-03

DIES MoINEs Ia, May 3.-At the state con-
vention of Republican clubs yesterday j. P.
Dolliver made a speech which kept the audi
ence in a roar of applause, He concluded by
referring to ilustrious names in the Repub-
lican party, and saying: Foremost among
them stands the representative statesman of
Iowa, strong in the ample equipment of ex-
perience, and fortunate in the universal good
will of the country. I move that when the
convention adjourns it adjourn to meet on
the 10Th of June at the Grand Pacific hotel,
Chicago, to repeat the enthusiasm Of this
hour in the streets of Chicago, and venture
to predict that the next reunion of the Repub-
lican clubs of Iowa will be called to celebrate
the Inauguration Of William b. Allison as
president of the United States" At the men
ton of Allisons name the convention went
wild with applause
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-03

lows: McNulta, 1873; Fifer, 2Ss; Connolly,
100; Carr, ills; Rinaker, 9S; Wright, As;
Smith, So; Oglesby, 4. Necessary to a choice,
424 1t took three other ballots to decide the
question, the fourth and last being as fol-
lows; FRer, 6o6: McNulta. Ill; Connolly,
IS; Carr, 81 Rinaker 49, Smith, II; Wright
a. Fifer was consequently declared the
nominee and this action made unanimous.
For lieutenant governor Lyman B. Ray
was nominated on the second ballot and for
secretary of state, T. N. Pearson.
Col George w. Davis, Senator c. B. Far
well, Horace s. Clark and w F. Hadley
were elected delegates-at-large and W. ii.
Robinson and James M. Smith electorsat-
large
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-03

WATERTowN, ID. T., May 3-The conven-
ton to select delegates to the Democratic
convention at st. Louis met yesterday and,
as was expected, the Day and Church fac
tions split, two distinct conventions were
held and doube-headed delegation will go
to st. Louis. The Day men went to work at
once and chose Judge A. w. Bangs, of Grand
Forks, and T. J. Welsh, of Redtield, dele
gates to st. Louis, and Capt Arnold, of Ed
munds county, and Col. Sampson, of Doug
las, alternates. The convention then de-
nounced Church and will endeavor to have
the governor impeached.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-03

TORONTO, Ont, May 3-Professsr Gold
win Smith in letter to The Mail, III regard
to the speech made by Chauncey NJ. Depew
in reply to Professor Smiths remarks at the
st. Georges society dinner in New York.
says that the presidential fever is burning
in Depew's veins" that Depew's protest was
n distinct bid for the Irish vote, and that De
pew recently sat through banquet at which
Irish politics was freely talked, without max
ing ANY prOtpSt
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-03

LOUISVILLE, Ky, May Sat the Repub-
lican convention yesterday W. j. Landrum,
of Lancaster, was unanimously elected per
manent chairman. After completing the or
gahization nominations for delegates at-large
were made, and at | IA. m the convention
was still balloting with no prospect of an ad
tournament The deadlock is caused by a
fight between the German and Blaine fac
tiOnS
Hon Augustus Wilson and W. p. Hampton
We're chosen delegates to the national conven-
ton at Chicago by the delegates of the Louis
vile district. They are for Sherman.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-03

OGDEN, Utah, May 3.-The Republican ter
ritorial convention yesterday elected C. S.
Varian, assistant district attorney, and j. j.
DAILY, mine owner, delegates to the Chicago
convention. Both Blaine men. Resolu-
tions We're adopted denouncing the Demo
cratic party and Clevelands administration
and protesting against the admission OF Utah
as q state until polygany has been abandoned
and civil affairs not controlled by the Nor
mon priesthood
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-03

ton to give Judge Gresham their hearty sup
port for the nomination for president. Mo
tons to strike out the name of Gresham and
insert that of Senator Cullonl, to send the
document to the committee on resolutions,
and to lay the whole matter on the table,
were all defeated, after which the resolution
was adopted almost unanimously resolu-
ton WIS then presented and adopted declar-
ing full confidence in the wisdom, patriotism,
and integrity of Shelby NJ. Cullom.
Nominations ware then declared in ORDER
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-03

In the postoffice at Concord, N. H.,
the postmaster found Il pouch the other
day which had been lost nineteen years,
and which contained 11S letters for that
city. There were three registered letters
with money in them, and their non~re-
ceipt had upset half dozen offices
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-03
DYNAMITE is TOO HANDY.


ERIE, Pa, May 3, An attempt was made
Tuesday night to blow up the residence of
Mr.. Frank McClintock, Il lawyer living in
Union City. Gas-pipe bombs had been placed
under Mr.. McClinteck's bedroom and one in
another part of the house The one at the
front of the house exploded, and besides de-
molishing the house wrecked the other build
ings Fortunately the family escaped with
slight injuries. The outrage is believed to
have been the result of recent prosecution by
McClintock of the vioators of the liquor
license laws, also of several gangs of thieves
and burglars. Frank Koehler was arrested
last evening upon suspicion. He is "a ven
omous hater OF Mr. McClintock
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-03

IN. the senate adjourned
The house received a memorial from Phila-
delphia in favor Of the speedy repeal Of the
tobacco tax, passed bills authorizing two light
houses on the Atlantic coast, and then went
into COMMITTEES on the tariff bin. The bill
was supported by Wilson OF Minnesota Ian
ham Of Texas, and Caruth of Kentucky, and
opposed by McComns of Maryland and Allen
Of Massachusetts, A night session was held at
which the bill was advocated by Stewart of
Georgia and opposed by Davis of iaassachu-
sets
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-03
AFTER THE STORM THE CALM.
Proceedings in the Senate Return to Their
Regular neutrality-suspicious. Record.

Regular neutrality-suspicious. Record.
WASHINGTON CITY, May 3-After the
storm Tuesday in the senate, the decorum of
regular debate yesterday made the proceed
ings seem tame A secret session was held
Immediately after the senate was called to
order and when the doors reopened a few un-
important bills were passed and then the
unearned land grant forfeiture bill was re-
sumed, but the bill went over without action.
Next in order was the animal industry de-
partment bill, which was also discussed
without action. A number of private PEN
sion bills were passed and a bill TO amend the
interstate commerce act reported Bills
were passed for public buildings at Fort
Dodge. Ia. 500, 900; Sterling, Ills, $50, 600,
and Duluth, Mimi. $3.50, 600, and at 5:iO D!
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-03

OMAHA, Neb., May 3-The Democratic
state convention yesterday elected James f.
Boyd, J. Sterling Morton, James l.. North
ann Tobias CASTOR delegates at large to the
St Louis convention. The speech of Perma-
nent Chairman Beatty heartily indorsed the
presidents tariff message and said that Ne
braslta would send delegation to st Louis
solid for Grover Cleveland
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-03

convention took a re
cess until 3 o'clock.
When the body reas-
sembled the temporary
organization was made
permanent, and it was
decided that candidates
should be placed in
nomination with out
speechmaking. A res
oluti0n was then sub
mitted which caused
some discussion, recon-
mending the delegates
~ .---. -.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-03

OTTAWA, Ont, May 3-The committee of
tho senate investigating the resources of the
Mackenzie river basin have presented II re-
port which points out the existence of petro-
leum fields the most extensive in America,
and recommends that tract of country con
sisting of 10000 square miles be reserved
from sale and explored
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-03
sknIIduggcrY. lint No Proof

New YORK, May 3The grand jury lns
reported that the Reform club has laid be-
fore them sufficient evidence to convince
them that gross frauds We're perpctrated in
the election of 1887 in the Eighth assembly
district of this city, but the evidence was not
in such shape as to enable an indictment to be
found.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-03
ALL SHADES OF POLITICS
TAKE A HAND AT KEEPING THE CAM
PAleN POT A-sOlLlNG.
Getting Ready for the Autumn Trouble
Occupies the Minds of the Peo-
pie Very Extensively

Fifer Draws the Illinois Republican Prize
Anti Saioonists Tell What They Want
Iowa and Connecticut Democrats Select
Representatives 10 st. Iouis-Prohibi-
tion Has Word to say-Picked Up
About the Field.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-03

WASHINGTON CITY, May "a favorable
report on the Chinese treaty was made 10 the
senate secret session yesterday, with two
amendments, however, one which prohibits
the return of Chinese now absent from the
country and the other permitting the privi-
legged classes to return only upon certificates
heretofore issued
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-03

WASHINGTON CITY, May a-The comp
troller of the currency has declared sixth
dividend per cent.-in favor of the cred
itors of the Richmond National bank of
Richmond, Ind. which failed in July, 1894.
This makes in all 81 per cent on claims
proved, amounting 10 S.i65, SIS.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-03

and after the chair
man of the state COM
mittee had caused the
roll TO be called got
down to work for the
purpose OF settling the
dispute as TO who held
the votes for the gu
bernatorial no m ina
ton, this being the
most vigorously con-
tested question before
the body. The conven-
ton was largely CONF
posed Of young men,
and the representation
was very complete, the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-03

SUPERIOR, Wis, May -Four mclles OF
snow fell here last evening, ami it is still fall
ing heavily.
BRAiNAEn, Mimi May "a a,vcrr snow
storm ragged here yesterday.
DULUTH, MINI, May IA snowstorm is
raging at this point
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-03
A Rememhrance From Americans.

BERLIN, May 3-The organization of In
dependent New York Rifemen have sent to
the DoWager Empress Augusta GOO marks
to be used in aid of the sufferers by the Ger
man floods, in grateful remembrance of the
kind reception which she extended to them at
Coblentz in 1885.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-03

EAsroN, Pa, May 3.-The Republican
conference of the Eighth congressional dis
trict yesterday elected Gen. Frank ReeGer. of
Easton, and T. C. Walton, of Stroudsburg.
delegates to the Chicago convention They
are uninstructed, but will support Blaine if
he is named in convention
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-03

ST PAUL, MINI, May 3.-The municipal
election proved something of surprise
Complete returns show that eleven of the
seventeen aldermen of the new council are
Republicans The Democrats have had a
majority of the aldermen for fifteen years,
The Mayor, comptroller and treasurer are
Dnmnnrats
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-03

The most stubborn contest in the re-
publican state convention was over secs
rotary OF state. The candidate. T. N.
Pearson, belongs to the Eleventh con.
gressional district. his home being Ma
comb, McDonoLgh county.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-03

NEW YORK May BIN the regular meet
ing of the National Pure Food society, held
here yesterday, +. b, Thurber, the grocer,
and others, made speeches to the effect that
oleomargarine was unjustly Disseminated
against in legislation
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-03
Tux Private got away with the swag.

YESTERDAY was a cold one for republi,
can generals. majors and colonies. The
high private in the rear rank knocked
tn EN- all out In the fourth round.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-03

At midnight the con-
vention was still in ses-
sion, five ballots for
state auditor having
been taken without re-
suit.
After over two hours
of halloting G, w, Pa
vey was nominated for
state auditor; Charles
Becker was then nomi-
mated for state treas
urer, and George Hunt
for attorney general.
The platform adopt
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-03

PORTLAND, Me, May 3.-The First district
Republican convention yesterday renomi-
mated Reed for congress. chose delegates to
Chicago and resolved that the only choice for
president is James G. Blaine -
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-03

CHICAGO, May chairman Hoge, of the
Burlington strikers committee, says that
while the strike has not been declared off the
men will be allow ed to go TO work wherever
they can.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-03

| Sentenced for Violating the Sunday Law.
CLEVELAND, o., May 3.--John Steiner,
| saloonkeeper who violated the Sunday liquor
law by keeping his place open, was given the
sentence yesterday of S25, costs, ana thirty
dnVs in the WOrkhousp
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-03

and that of governor
came first on the list.
The leading candidates
were Hon. Joseph w.
gPrivate~ Fifer, Gen.
John McNulta, Gen
John c. Smith, and
Maj, Jams A. Connel-
ly, but besides these
Hon. Clarke e. Carr,
Hon. John. j. Rinaker,
Governor Oglesby, and
Hon. F. M. Wright were
voted for. The first
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-03

SCRANTON, Pa, May 3 Tho snail village
of Mcintyre, Pa, was burned Monday the
forest fires in the vicinity extending to the
town. There were about fifty buildings all
belonging To the coal company.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-03

BosToN, May john l.. Sullivan went on
n spree yesterday and was arrested FOR disor
derby conduct. lie was released upon sober
Ing up.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-03

SPRNGFIELD, Ills, May S-The state Re-
publican convention met at noon Yesterday,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-03

Hoods Sarssparilla is peculiar to itself
and superior to all other preparations In
strength, economy, and medicinal merit,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-03
OPPOSED TO THE SALOON.

CONFERENCE of Republicans Opposed to Tan.
Elefoot i'm Politics.
NEW YORK, May 3.-AIbert Griffin. of
Kansas, occupied the chair when the Anti.
Saloon Republican convention was called to
order In Cooper Institute yesterday at IL a.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-02-08
korridQewoCk,

one more prisoner arrived at the jail,
Monday, from Athens, to board with Bro.
Mitchell until the March term of court.
Geo. Gilman, who has been suffering
with pneumonia, IS able to be about the
house.
The masquerade sociable of Old Point
Lodge, last Friday evening, was a lrill-
liant affair The hall was well filled, and
an excellent oyster supper was served in
odd Fellows rooms
Concy Russell, Brackets grocery
clerk, is confined to the house with the
measles.
Henry Murphy went to Portland last
week, to be treated for his eyes,
John ii. Mitchell is attending court at
Bangor
Mrs. Seldom Wade is recovering fro III a
late attack of pneumonia.
The sudden death Of Albert n. Green
wood has cast a gloom over our little vii
lage. He will be loss to the business
community of Norridgewock. He was
known as an honest and upright man, a
kind neighbor, loving husband and father,
and had charity for all. The funeral oc-
CURED Tuesday, at his late residence, La
rome, and his remains were inferred at
the south cemetery, Norrdgewock.
Tim Bridgeman sisters give musical
entertainment in the Baptist vestry, Tues
day evening.
Ebcn Clark had shock of paralysis,
Monday, but has recovered so as to be
about the house.
The mild weather for the past few
days has brought large number of drum
mers in town.
The school in the Longley district, Miss
Alice Williams teacher, closes Friday of
this week, after very successful term.
The coat business is booming.
Have you had the measles? is the by
word at the present day.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-02-08
CORRESPONDENCE.
PALMYRA.

T. NJ. Frost will begin next week to
harvest his annual crop of ice. lie puts
in about one hun red and twenty-five tons
annually.
Mrs Ann Furbush, an aged lady of
nearly > years, is dangerously i'll at this
writing, aud hut little hopes Of her recov-
cry are entertained
Ed French, of this place, has sold his
farm, and moved TO Dexter, where he
will make lis future home. We are very
sorry to lose 50 good "a citizen.
\ Slight earthquake was detected by
several persons IN this town last Wednes-
day about noon. Probably it was con
tinuation of the shock that was felt in
the northern part of this county
Mrs l.. c. Hayden and family started
for Wisconsin, last Monday, on the 80
p. NJ. express
We have discovered the meanest wo-
man in town. one day last week, one of
our citizens received bill of two cents
from her, requesting its immediate settle
ment He appeared ut her place of bust
ness promptly and settled the bill. max
ing her give "A receipt Of settlement, sign
ed in full by her. This is an exceedingly
small piece of business
\ Miss Harwood of Barre, Mass, i in
town the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. McFar-
land.
The PALMYRA Scribe Of the pittStield
AdVcstiser had a thrilling experience last
Ftitay night in carrying his best girl to
party The roads were not in fine
condition. and there was a certain place
where the road run around a large drift
into "A door-yard. When he came to this
/ instead or turning to 60 around the drift,
i he attempted to plunge right through il.
/ 1t proved 10 be little too deep for that
/ purpose. aud in consequence got "hanlcd
4 up" in short space of time. He made
several efforts to get his team out of this
unpleasant position but all were in vain
At last he appealed for help which wa,
gladly rendered aud with considerable
trouble succeeded in releasing him from
his position and after repairing the har
nes>, he went on his way rejoicing.
T.. II. Tibbetts is on business trip ii
the interest Of the Bowker Fertilizer Co
He will visit all the prominent places il
Somerset, Waldo, kennebec, Androscog
gin and Cumberland counties before hi
return.
A NJ Plnmmcr one of the sclectmen o.
paupcr case, The widow fnrbush 5
critically i'll. Attended by DR.. Bean. Sh'
is 81 years Old.
Much labor has been expended on TIN
highway since the blockade. Some o
the roads were not opened until Saturday
and the fields in some places were used
Colds are prevalent. Some take n ma
lignant form and much anxiety is felt il
many cases.
quite number getting insured in tn
the Travellers Life and Accident lnsur
ance Co.
Mr. Nathaniel Towle is in very poo
health, has been for two or three years
He is some scvcnty-iive years Old, an
has been Il hard working man. We ar
glad to learn arrangements have bee
made with his son Eden, now living !
. Auburn, to move down on the farm Nj
Towle married the widow Russell for hi
second wife daughter of John McCrlli
of Skowhcgan.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-02-08

which we will here mentions Il. B.
Stevens has one that is y years old, g.
3 Stevens has one 30, Harper Allen one
y, j. c. Pierce one %, H. f. Robinson
two % and % respectively. +. W. Gould
one %, g. c. Wiley one -, John Stanley
one %, John Peavey one ~. VIM. ]. Hay
nes one 2l, X. w. Pierce one 20, and
there are several others that might be
included in this list | presume but am
DOT able To give their definite age. These
are not what are termed symphonies,
but are horses that have been in the pos
session of their present owners for many
years and some of them from colthood
to the present time, horses that have be-
come by their constant use in carriage
aud on the farm almost like one of the
family, and could not be bought for love
of money.
Mr.. and Mrs G.. W Bgelow, during
the recent great snow storm, were pre-
scented with little daughter.
c. II. Pierce and l. S Lowe have con-
tractcd with parties at Oakland for the
sale of quantity of spool timber, (while
/ birch) which they are to deliver on the
Somerset Il. r. near Otis hill They are
now engaged in cutting and hauling it.