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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-29

ment in the future, and that senator begged
him not to do it, and told him it would not
happen again. He did not blame the senator
for getting sick, but the senator knew he had
not been present when the committee met in
New York The whole case in New York in
reference to the sugar trust turned upon the
testimony Of three men One Of these was
deaf doctor, who could not hear the perjury
OF the two other witnesses-two brothers
Both of these sugar thieves ought to have
been born in the penitentiary, instead of put
into high and responsible office by the Re-
publican administration. There stood these
two brothers swearing to the transfer of real
estate (which affected the whole question:,
and the deaf fellow, who, they swore, bought
it, swore point-bl that they lied from be-
ginning to end The same character of tes-
timony was taken in Baltimore and Phiia-
delphia- He only asked in conclusion that
the chairman of that committee would not
undertake to mislead the American senate
by what was a perversion and debauching of
the unpublished testimony.
Hale said that every word of the testi-
mony would be presented to the senate, and
senators would have an opportunity to ex-
anime IL. Inc WORK WIS NOT uone oy any
means
Sherman reviewed the course Of trade in
the United States for several years past to
show that the balance Of trade, which in
1885 had been in its favor to the extent of
sl63, 900, 900, had turned against it in the
fiscal year just ended to the extent of over
| s40,OU0,000 Beck controverted this state
| ment, and contended that the balance Of
| trade was in favor of the United States to
| the extent OF ;6,Go0,Ol0.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-29

PITTsBURG, Aug % Yesterday morning
the second section of freight train No on
the Pittsburg & Western railway crashed
into the caboose OF the first section near Bes-
ssmer junction. William Pitzer, fiagman,
who was sleeping in the caboose, was in
stantly killed Conductor Luce was badly
cut about the legs The first section had
stalled on heavy grade. The engineer had
signailed for the fiagman to protect the train,
but the man was asleep in the caboose.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-29

WASHINGTON City, Aug. 29-The following are
the weather indications for thirty-six hours from
T. yesterday; For Indiana-Fair warmer
weather: variable winds, followed Wednesday
'along the lower lakes by light local rains and
southwesteriy winds. For Iowa-Lght local rains:
cooler weather, preceded in southeastern portion
by rising temperature; variable winds. For up.
per Michigan and Wisconsin-Fair weather, pre-
ceded in upper Michigan by light local rains;
cooler, preceded in southern Wisconsin by rising
temperatures; variable winds. For lower Michi.
gan-I.ight local rains; warmer weather; winds
becoming westerly. For Inois-Fair weather
excepting local rains in western portions; slightly
warmer; variable winds.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-29

CINCINNATI. o., Aug. 29.-Early yesterday
morning fire was discovered breaking from
the windows of the upper story of Herman
Klein & Sons stocking factory, six-story
brown stone front, at John and Belts streets
The place was filed with fine goods, and was
fitted up with first-class machinery All of
this was destroyed. The books of the firm
were also burned. The factory employed
about 100 girls and men, and these, of course,
are out of employment The loss will reach
S15 600
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-29

LINCOLN, Neb., Aug. 29.-John Ftzger
aid, president of the Irish Natinoal league in
America, has addressed a letter to the state
organizations in which he calls upon them
to subscribe to Parnel defense fund, the
object being to assist Parnell in his suit
against The London Times. The need, he
says, is imperative, and he requests that
money be RENTED to Rev. DR.. O'Reiily at
Detroit
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-29

LEXINGTON, Ky, Aug. 29-Maj B. G.
Thomas yesterday shipped his crack 2-year-
old FLY Lady Pulsifier, by King Ban, dam
Puzzle, to Coney Island to try for the $4,000
Futurity stake on Sept 3 The filly was
started but once this season, at st Louis in
June, and has since been specially prepared
for this stake She is said to be the fastest
2-year- old ever trained at Mai Thomas
farm, having recently covered SIX furlongs
under Ills with more than her Futurity
weight nm
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-29

DOVER, Del, Aug. 29-The Democratic
state convention met here at noon yesterday
and renominated John B. Pennington for
congress- The platform commends the ad-
ministration of President Cleveland, praises
the fisheries retaliation message, earnestly
urges tariff reform, and indorses the Mills
bill
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-29
A Victory for the Postal Telegraph.

AUGUSTA, Me, Aug. 2a-The motion Of
the Maine Central railroad for temporary
injunction to prevent the Postal Telegraph
Cable company from erecting telegraph
line from Mattawamkeag to vanceboro has
been denied by Judge Libby.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-29

yesterday. In fact,
there was m ore
than a full attend
ance, for there were
several cases of con-
testing delegations,
but the credentials
committe 9 gave
the sitting members
their seats. Besides
the delegates the
building was crowd
ed with politicians
and other citizens,
not a few ladies
being present their
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-29

WASHINGTON CRY, Aug, cat the in
stance Of the committee on finance a caucus
of the Republican senator's has been called
to meet at the residence of Senator Ed
munds on Thursday evening The commit
tee will report the tariff bill, but it is be-
lieved that the measure will not be given to
the public for some days yet
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-29

BERLIN, Aug 29-The seventh interna-
tional congress of Americanists will meet
here on Oct. ?. The session will last four
days. The subjects to be discussed are;
First days, "The Discovery of America" and
american Geology" second day, american
Archaeology" third day, "Ethnography;"
fourth day, Photography and Languages of
A marion
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-29

ST. PAUL, MINI, Aug. 29.-Ignatius Dom
nelly was nominated by reclamation for
governor by the state conference of the la
Dor interests, Farmers alliance, and others
interested in independent political action, :"
held here yesterday. j. P. McGaughey was
nnminn tad for liautAnant poyarnnr
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-29

WASHINGTON CITY, Aug 29-The senate
has confirmed the following postmasters:
Iowa-H s. Brownell, Spirit Lake; P. Ham
ilton, Mapleton; NJ. Cooper, Forest City Iu-
iiapa-D. L. Miller, Goshen,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-29

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Aug. 29-The Demo
cratic state committee has begun making ap
pointments for Col Matson. His first speech
will he delivered at Logansport, Thurday
evening, Saturday he will speak at Connors-
vile, Sept. 5 at Albany, Delaware county,
Sept. tat Winamac. and Sept 8 at Terre
Rauta
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-29

President Cleveland, accompanied by Col
Lamont and Internal Revenue Commission
sr Miller, left Tuesday night for Clifton
Forge at the headwaters of the James
river in the Blue Ridge mountains where
the president will spend few days fishing.
The president was expected to attend the big
meeting of grangers at Williams Grove,
Pa, but declined because he needed rest
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-29

CHICAGO Aug 29-The earnings of the
Chicago & Eastern Illinois road for the third
week of August were S., 22225, an increase Of
81 ,665 as compared with the corresponding
week OF last year.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-29
Heading on Jersey Lightning.

BRIDGEroN, N. j., Aug. 29-The result
Of the local option election in Cumberland
county yesterday was ], IA majority against
the sale of intoxicating liquor, with one or
two small precincts to hear from.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-29
Heavy White Frost in New Hampshire.

DOVER, N. H., Aug. ga heavy white
frost covered everything in the low lands
yesterday morning, and it is stated that the
damage done to the crops will be large.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-29
THE MARKET
Chicago.

CHICAGO Aug. u
Quotations on the board of trade to-day ranged
as follows: Wheat-No 2 August. opened 9lssc,
closed s2lfc; September, opened 9l;sc closed
&c; October, opened 9llsc, closed sc
Corn-Aug1lSt opened 44lsc closed 447sc; Sep
tember. opened I4tsc closed Also; October
opened ALec closed 4issc oats-Ausust opened
and closed 2is4c; September, opened 24lsc,
closed 24l4c: October, opened and closed a4tsc.
Pork September, opened S142,le. closed
Sl4s7l4; October. opened s14.40. closed s14 AZ
January, opened sla S7ls closed $3.50 Lard
September, opened 50 81, closed s9i5
Live Stock-The Union Stock yards prices to-
day ranged as follows; Market opened fairly
active and prices steady; light grades, s. 9oSs
Gas: rough packing. s5954595; mixed lots,
S5S5d64j; heavy packing and shipping lots,
S6.00I650 Cattle-Strong and lodl5c higher;
beeves, S4N465o; cows and mixed, Sl6oGt
$40; stockers and feeders, Ss@G9 81; Texas
and Indian, S25oIS75, Sheep-Weak; native
muttons, sS0oG450: westerns. s. SOS s.;
Texans, S25oies Is; lambs S4ab36.12ls
Produce, Bntter-Fancy Elgin creamery 1sG
IsLec per ID; fancy dairy. l2ls G14c; packing
stock IOQ1lc Eegs-Strictly fresh. lSGll4c per
doz Potatoes 81 400 60 per hbl Poultry
Spring chickens. loo per Id, old hens, loo; roost-
ers, 5G5lrc; turkeys, &c. AppIes-SI IS G275
per bbl Ber r'es Blsckberries, SLo1 u 40 per
loot case, bhieberF'es, 6'G51c per IL OF case,
New York.
NEW YoRK, Aug IS
wheat-Excited; No. red state. 81 o.. No
> do 81 %; No > red winter August 81 COS
do September, s10Ils Coru-Firmer; No.
| mixed cash, 5is4GS4c; do October 5il4c Oat,
Stronger; No white state, l5c; No do. nom
insl, No : mixed August 3sc; do September
30lsc. Rye-Dull Barley-Nominal. Pork-Dull
lyear-old mess, Sii p Lard Quiet, September
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-29
SENATE AND HOUSE RECORD.
Grosvenor Gets Leave of Absence to Go O
the Stump-other Matters.

Grosvenor Gets Leave of Absence TO Go on
the Stump-other Matters.
WASHINGTON CITY, Aug % -Hoar's fish,
cries resolution, amended by the Edmunds
addition printed in these dispatches, was
adopted by the senate yesterday, The con-
ference report On the sundry civil bill then
came up and Allison in explaining it said
the appropriations this year-if made to cor
respond with the amounts asked by the de-
partments, as the senate had measurably
done-would aggregate s421 100000, only
Sl9, 000, 900 less than the estimated revenue
of SAC, 100000 A long political debate then
ensued, in which Hale, Beck, Blackburn and
Sherman participated, and the sundry civil
report was still pending when the senate,
after short executive session, adjourned
Grosvenor was among those who asked the
house for leave of absence, and he stated
frankly that he wanted TO get away to make
political speeches in Maine Breckenridge
opposed the leave, but it was finally granted
\ discussion then took place on the bill to
have all government securities printed by
hand presses, Foran of Ohio insisting that
steam press work Was inferior and more
easily counterfeited The bill went over, and
the Oklahoma bill came up and Payson pro
posed an amendment throwing the territory
open to homeSteaders This was opposed by
Springer. and pending debate the house ad-
iourned
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-29

NEWPORT. r. l., Aug. 29.-Adniral Por.
ter is lying quite ill at his cottage in James.
towD
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-29
ATALK WITH CHIEF ARTHUR.


with Reference to Politics.
PITTsBURG, Pa, Aug. 29-Chief P. NJ. Ar
thur, and Chief Ryan, of the National Brosh-
erhood of Locomotive Engineers, arrived in
this city yesterday, and are the guests of the
local members of the organization at their
annual picnic at Alliquippa grove. Chief
Arthur is still hopeful Of winning the 70"
strike, claiming that the company has al
ready spent S., 000,0J0 in its endeavors to OPP
crate the road with new men, and has lost
tremendously in business by reason of what
is termed the boycott. Mr. Arthur de-
nounced the deeds of violence recently COM
mitted on the 20" system, and says the
Brotherhood will in no wise countenance
such acts
On politics Mr. Arthur said little beyond
the statement that the brotherhood is a
strictly non-political body. He takes no
stock in the story that the railroad men will
Harrison for his utterances during the
railroad strike in Indianapolis several years
ago, adding that in his opinion Gen. Harrison
said nothing which any honest man would
not have said any idea is" he concluded,
"that the Democratic engineers and firemen
will vote for Cleveland, and the Republicans
for Harrison"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-29
EMPIRE STATE REPUBLICANS.
Warner Miller to Lead the Fight-Pro
ceedings of the Convention.

SARATOGA, N Y, Aug. 29.-There was a
full representation of all the counties in the
state when the Republican state convention
was called 70 order in the Casino at noon
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-29
ANNOUNCEMENT.

thereby announce myself as an independent
candidate for the office of States Attorney.
NJ. Nj. C0RBETT.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-29
THE DAY AT MIDDLE BASS.
Fridays Demoustration-TheG General and
an Ohio DeiegatioB-A Conference.

Fridays Demonstration--TheG General and
an Ohio DeieGation-A Conference
MIDDLE BASS Island, Aug. 29-In a con
versation yesterday with United Press rep
resentative Gen Harrison said of the pro-
posed demonstration Friday that as the club
whose hospitality he was enjoying was non
partisan, he had been unwilling TO take ad-
vantage of his residence here for political
purposes, but that Ex-Governor Foster had
consented to the demonstration and left him
Harrison no option in the matter. A dele
CATION of Ohioans, headed by W. s. Ca
peler, came over yesterday to obtain
Gen. Harrison's presence at a demon
stration at Fl. Meigs. The general
said he would think it over, but added that
his present intention was not to engage in
the campaign outside of his own state His
words conveyed the idea that there was No
likelihood of his entering upon the national
campaign or of swinging round the circle, y
but that he would confine his public appear
ances and addresses to Indiana Hence his
numerous destinations of previous invita-
tions.
Later in the afternoon the steam yacht
Winifrtd arrived from Cleveland, with her
owner Banker Ehle, Hon. Amos Townsend,
and Gen. Barnett on board. Mr. Townsend
had long conference with Gen Harrison
at the cottage, after which the party took a
long sail on the lake.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-04

The Indemnity I'm Route to Texss-Sals Of
Privileges at the Drill Grounds.
Special to the Gazette.
AUSTIN, TEX April Ex-Governor Ross
to-day received dispatch from Congress.
man Ssyers at Washir gtoD, saying:
"Everythipg has been satisfactorily q :
ranged concerning the 81, 600, 900 awarded
T xas," and tast the money bal been for
warded by remittsnces on New York. TIE
Governor Is much pleased over the result
of the matter.
Governor Ross to-day received letter
from prominent citizens concerning the
Wharton county troubles. The letter
says that with the exception of the rela-
lives and intimate friends Of the men
arrested by the rangers, charged with
completely IN the recent murders, the cit
liens morally indorse Governor Ross
action in sending the rangers. Those
who signed the protest, the letter says,
did not rs,d it, and after seeing it In
print became alarmed at 1t.
The ssle Of privileges st the drill
grounds wss resumed to-dsy. Tobacco
brought s1400, peanuts $3.50, popcorn
$3.50. hitching post $3.50, whisky not yet
sold. The total privileges sold to-day
amount to $4,000. The grand total 10
date Is Sli, 500.
The Gbyernor received this morning
letter froIa Ex-Governor Tnrockmorfon,
now in Washington CITY, in the couI e of
which he says: 81 see from letters am
receiving that people have been writing
to you about the INDEMNITY claims. We
are endeAvoriug to get law enacted to
create tribunal before whom the
claims can be tried and
thas VIII III. the bar 10 claims no. Fled
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-04
A Hung Jury.

BRYAN, TE1., April 3-In the District
curt to-day in the case of the State Of
Texas VS.. Judge D. G. Barmore, county
judge Of this (Brszos) county, in which
the defendant WAS charged with drunken
ness in office, the Jury, sitter considerirg
their verdict all the afternoon, reported
in open court that they could not agree,
whereupon, by request of the counsel Of
both sides, the judge of the court en.ered
d mistrial a the case and discharged the
jury.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-04
Germany.
BISMARCK TOASTED

BERLIN, April 3-The Post says the
Crown Prince in toasting Prince Bis
marck st the Chsncellor's recent birthday
banquet said he desired on such an
suspicious occasion to be allowed to draw
a picture of the empire as It appeared TO
him st the present time. 1t was
Ike an army corps that had lost its su-
preme commar der in the campaign, and
whose frst officer had been severely
wounded. At this critical moment 49,
100000 true German hearts were
Looking with anxiety and hope to fear
and its bearer upon whom everything de-
pended, "but," concluded the Primer
"the bearer Of the h,g Is our illustri7us
Prince, our great Chancellor. he gees
before us. We follow him. Long my
he Gy.n
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-04
7 N. Jones & Co. F', s.sss:. 4 as:s'''
A CELEBRATED CASE.

Rotheringhs ms Suit Against the Express
company for Damages Begun.
ST LOUIS. Mo, April 3-Tne trial of
the suit Of DAVID Fotheripghsm against
the Adams Express Company snd Robert
A. Pinkerton for $4,000 damages
for false Imprisonment and secur-
ing his indictment on false
charges was begun in the United States
Circuit court here to-day. A jury was
secured and the trial progressed. Il will
be remembered that Fotberingham was
the messenger of the Adams Express
Company who WAS robbed on the ST..
L LUIS and San Francisco Railroad not far
rom St, Louis on the night of October
%, 1856, and that he was indicted for
robbery and tried and acquitted.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-04

Continued on E ghth Page.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-04

in three years after the outrages thst wers
committed p-Ior 80 December /, 1878
believe the refunding law tax bill { I
the wary will be passed"
In the event II should pass the stste
will receive slS5 900 more from the gan
ersl government.
To-day an ca innate ct the tressutv
mskes the cash bslepce TO the account #
he general revenue smoun NJ to 81, $50 0oo
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-04
A HORRIBLE DEED.
Abyssinian Trorps Cap ure = village
and tut to Dssth the Inhabitants,
Men, Wsmsn and Children.
n. Floquot Explains the Policy to be Pur
sued by a;s aiin,stry-B nulanger
VIII not Personally Canvas.
Abyssinia.
WHOLESALE MASSACRE.

ROME, April S-Advices from MSS
sowah state that the Ahys inisns hsve
captured the village of Malentsl, the in
hshitants of which we're friendly TO the
I'sl'aus, and hsve massacred all the men,
women snd children IN the place. II is
believed King John Is preparing fresh
proposals for peace.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-04
AUSTIN

The unity Nm Route to Tsxss-sals OF
Privileges at the Drill Grounds.
an al tho
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-04
THE WINDSOR
Bush, Morse & 90 Denver
Mansion H0[e| !
EXCELLENT FARE.
100 PLEASANT ROOMS.

AL ST. Get cars pass In one block Of door You
get your moneys worth. and thsrs is no mis-
take about It se
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-04-12
BILL HIcKoKs ROMANCE.
THE ONE LOVE OF HIS LIFE-How HE
FIGURED THE CHANCES OF HIS DEATH.

about year before he died l
met wild Bill Hickok on train
on this road, said Luther Latin
Mills, as we were borne southwark
over the Chicago & Alton road one
afternoon last week. Bill and
had an entire sleeping-car to ours
selves from Kansf City to Chicago.
When introduced myself to him /
was o little surprised aud quite
pleased to learn of his identity. He
was fne>looking man, past 40
years Of age, with remarkable eyes
quick and restless as q greyhound's,
bright and clear, and the color of
cold. blue steel. He was vain fell
low, aud justly proud Of his hands,
which were small, white aud shape.
ly.
'Of course / talked to him about
himself. L asked him how many
men he had killed. He replied that
he had killed thirty-two in private
fights and he didn't know how many
he had killed in the war OF the re-
bellion and in frontier skirmis shes.
He related many Of his shooting ex-
perionces, and added, impressively,
that he had never killed man un-
justly that in his fights he had al
ways been in the right. said Cer-
tainly, Mr.. Hiokok ] had no doubt
OF It, You eau readily SEQ that I
did not care to take issue with bin
on that question. !
He said be was born ane raised
10 "a aalle county, IIlinoi1, 1nd Ind
1ees est whom A. xsee popoe y
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-04-12
Leaks About the Farm.

The manure pile is exposed to the
summer aud winter rains, aud u
great part of its valuable constitu-
ents arc lost.
The barn has poor roof, aud the
crops are injured after being housed
The barn 10 full of holes eo that
the stock il 10 an uncomfortable
state. Feeding cattle eat great
deal but do not fatten, wbilo milking
COWS yield only half what they
should.
Stacking crops which should bo
sheltered in the bNru.
Holding crops for better prices,
forgetting the loss of interest and
the losses from shrinkage, mice, in-
insects, elc.
Farming so as to get half a crop
where whole crop should have been
produced. Interest and labor on
the half crop costs just as much as
on whole crop.
Cheap hired help.
Farming more acres than eau DO
well attended to.
From wide fence corners grown
up with weeds.
From being too busy to think be,
fore acting.
All money dropped into the till of
the village tavern.
All money spent for tobacco,
The total loss of the contents OF
the privy vault, as is common Oh
most farms.
Not hiring enough to keep the
work ahead.
Allowing the buildings to go with
out paint.