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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-20
INAUGURATION day is not to be changed

INAUGURATION day is not to be changed
at present, and the capital mourns. How
ever, no Washingtonian will be called
upon to contract pneumonia by riding
barchead down the avenue on the 4th OF
March in the presidential chariot or hack.
The result of congressional vote is more
Uncertain than woman. In the last con~
gress the proposition in regard to inauguN
ration day would have passed without
difficulty, and was prevented by a mere
trfle. In this congress, while the senate
approves the measure unanimously the
house defeats it, though presented in two
different shapes to adapt it to its pleas
ure, the second defeat being more deN
cisive than the first. Perhaps the next
congress will, on the cycle theory, swing
back to an enthusiastic endorsement of
the proposed change.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-20
CONDENSED NEWS.

| Emperor Frederick has given orders for
| the prosecution of all newspapers guilty OF
insulting the empress.
The switchmens strike on the Northwest
| ern railway at Chicago was "a small affair,
and was settled satisfactorily to all concerned
| Thursday morning.
| Mr.. y. S, Abel, the veteran Baltimore
| journalist, died in that city Thursday morn
ing, aged 81 years He was the founder of
| The Baltimore Daily Sun
| The mention of Judge Gresham's name at
the Adams county, Illinois, Republican con-
vention Thursday as a possible nominee for
| the presidency was received with marked en-
thusasm.
| Reports from the states in the winter
wheat belt leave no room for doubt that this
years crop will fall far short of the crop of
1891 Reliable information puts the shortage
at from 100000 to $4,000, 600 bushels.
AT cost Of $50 900 per month Russia is de-
tanning fleet of merchant steamers in the
Black sea rs to have them in readiness to
transport troops to Bulgaria. and telve tor
pedO boats have been ordered i'll France to re-
inforce the Azof war hotilla.
The base ball championship season of the
National league began to-day, Chicago
playing at indianapolis, Detroit at Pitts
burg, New York at Washington, and Boston
at Philadelphia. This is nearly week earlier
than the league season has ever before hegun
Macbeth, the Chicago colt, won the Gayoso
hotel stakes at Memphis Thursday against
strong field. In this race he carried 1l6
pounds, one pound more than his weight in
the Kentucky Derby, and should now become
the favorate for that event. as he finished full
of run and won with ease
Rates are again to be cut by the Burlng-
tAI q N,,,tl,, J,I,,
meet the competition of lake and rail lines by
way of Duluth This action will be likely to
revive the rate war which was recently
patched up temporarily, at least so far as the
northwestern roads are concerned.
Two men called at the Cleveland Jail Thurs
day and Informed the sheriff that they were
wanted at Beaver Falls, Pa, for a murder
committed there Saturday night They were
locked up, and later information was received
from Beaver Falls confirming their state
ment, and asking that they be held on the
charge Of murder.
Cheers were given by the crowd in the
court room at Carbondale, HIS, Thursday
when the jury in the case of j. C. Hundey
for the killing of w A. Weller returned "A
verdict of not guilty Hundley had reason to
believe Weller to be criminaly intimate with |
his wife, and when he surprised the couple to. |
gether his wifes room he shot the destroy |
err of his happiness.
David $. Fotherngham, who was arrested |
many months ago as being an acConlplice of |
the parties who robbed the Adams Express |
company on the Frisco road west of st Lous
in 1856, for which Wittrock was sent to the |
and who sued the express COM
pany for damages for false imprisonment, |
was given $4,000 out of the $50, 900 he
claimed by a st. Louis jury Thursday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-20

CHICAGO, April 20 --Mrs, George c. Min,
wife of the actor and ex-preacher, was before
Judge Jameson Thursday with an applica-
ton for divorce. She based her claim upon
the charge that Min had committed adultery
with the leading lady Of his troupe Mrs L.
NJ Latham, and presented aflidavits of hotel
people in proof thereof Mrs. Min also
swore that her husband had confessed his in
fidelity to her. The judge ordered the testi-
mony written up 1t is said that Min is will
ing to pay his wife $50 per week if his dra
matte business will permit it. They have
three children
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-20

New YORK, April 2O-The benefit per-
Torrance rendered to Lester Wallack by his
friends on the occasion of his withdrawal
from professional life will take place on the
evening of May 81 at the Metropolitan Opera
house, and will be a theatrical event of great
interest, as will be seen by the following cast
by whom the play of Hamlet" is to he pro
duced: Hamlet" Edwin Booth; "Laertes, -
Lawrence Barrett "The Ghost" c. W.
Couldock; king Frank Mayo; "Horatio, -
(probably) James O'Neill; "Polonius," John
Gilbert: First Grave Digger" Joseph JEFF
ferson; Second Grave Digger W. j. Flor
ence; "Ophelia," Nine. Modjeska; THE
Queen Mrs. d. p Bowers; player Queen"
Rose Coghlan.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-20
THE LENEE GAVE WAY.
A 3OO-Foot Crevasse in the EmbanI<ment
at Portage, Wis.

PORTAGE, Wis, April 2O.-A break oc-
Cured Thursday morning in the levee run
ming up the stream from the city limits ON
on the west bank of the Wisconsin river, nine
miles from the Sank county line A crevasse
800 feet wide occurred seven miles from the
city, and before night one-quarter of the
town of Caledonia will be from one to three
feet under water. Farms are flooded and
homes invaded. The agricultural season will
be set back fully one month by the flood The
Wisconsin is Mt stand-still at Portage. The
volume of water running into the Fox is
slightly increased, but no danger is appro-
hended. Unless "A warm rain ensues the Fox
river valley may escape a flood.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-20

Lost-"I don't know where, can't
tell when, don't see how-something of
great value to me. and for the return of
which shall be truly thankful, viz: a
good appetite"
Found Health and strength. pure
blood. an appetite like that of wolf.
regular digestion. all by taking that pop
ular and peculiar medicine, Hoods Sar-
sapaIilla. want everybody to try it
this season." 1t is sold by all druggists.
One hundred doses one dollar
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-20

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, April 20-Rev.
Charles P. Pittsley, of Westport Factory,
was Wednesday night dragged by the hair
from the home of Mrs Gammons and rough
" used at the hands of an angry mob. He
fed and sought refuge in a neighboring
house Alleged indiscreet intimacy with the
woman was the cause.
Six men have been arrested for the assault
and taken to New Bedford for trial They
were released on bail.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-20
TALK WITH JUDGE EDGERToN.


The civil Service commissioner Not IL Can
didate-Reform Is Necessary.
CHICAGO, April 2O.-Judge A. p. Edger-
ton, of Fort Wayne, president of the civil
service commission, is in the city While
speaking about the gubernatorial race in the
HOosier state, it was remarked that his name
was being very freely used in connection with
the Democratic nomination. The judge said
in response to this that he was not candidate
for governor and would not be under any
circumstances. He did not care for any
office.
"Will Governor Gray receive the support
of the Indiana delegation for the vice pres-
dency." was asked.
beyond doubt if he wants it" was the I'M
hestating response
When asked for his views on civil service
the judge said that, as he looked upon it, the
law was demonstrating the fact of its ALSO
Lutte necessity TO the government moro and
more every day. at is being applied in the
proper spirit all over the country We never
have complaint from the New York post
office nowadays, on account of Postmaster
Parsons precaution in selecting the appli-
cantSn
"There seems to be some grumbling in
Washington"
THAT may be, but you can not find an ex-
ecutive appointing officer in Washington who
dues not bear testimony to the utility and alb
solute necessity Of the law to secure compe-
tent persons in the public service. 1t re-
lieves the department from the frequent
importuning of politicians want their
friends appointed to Office. The law has
been grossly misrepresented. The impression
prevails that the appointing power has no
right to remove. This is an error. The APP
pointing power, under the law, certainly has
the right to remove, and without assigning
causep
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-20
Plural Marriages Discontinued.

SALT LAKE CITY, u. r., April 2O-While
testifying before the examiner in the suits
concerning the seizure of church property
Angus NJ. Cannon, president Of the Salt Lake
State of Zion, answered that he did not now
sign any recommendations to the temple for
plural marriages, and that over year ago
the president of the church notified him that
he would not countersgn any more recon-
mendations, therefore such marriages had
been discontinued
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-20
The New York Brewers.

NEW York, April 20.-The Brewers union
No. held meeting Thursday afternoon
Although reporters were rigidly excluded it
was learned that Peter Doeleger and Joseph
kuntz, large brewers, have asked for COM
mittees of the men to consult with them
The conference between the state board of
arbitration and mediation and the committee
of the Boss Brewers association. including
President Miles, at the Metropolitan hotel
Thursday was productive of no practical re-
lfc
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-20
The Loss in Logs Exaggerated.

MINNEAPoL1s, MINI, April 2O-The Jour
nails Winona, MINI, special says: The Asso
ciated Press dispatch printed in Wednesday
nights papers, alleging great damage to the
lumber interests here, was grossly exagger,
ated Secretary Irvine, of the Mississippi Log.
ging company, estimates that 100000 to
5000, 600 feet of logs got away. Most of these
can be recovered without expense, and the
expense of rafting the remainder will not ex-
coed $40, 900, which covers the whole loss.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-20

BRADDocK, Pa, April 20.-Capt W. P.
Jones arrived from the east Thursday after
noon, and has notified the men that the Ed
gar Thompson Steel works will be started up
Monday morning. He has already notified
the heads of departments to get ready for
work Friday. His order will meet with big
opposition from the X, Of l., and trouble is
feared
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-20

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. April 2O-The follow
ing dispatch was received Thursday night
from Congressman Bynum, Washington, by
William Henderson: II can not and will not
be candidate for governor"
In the Sixth congressional district the Re-
publcans renominated Gen. Tom Browne for
congress for the seventh time by reclamation.
and in the Fifth congressional district the
Democrats nominated George w. Cooper for
congress in the place of Col, C. C. Matson.
Matson is a candidate for nomination for
governor by the Democrats.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-20

ACTON, Mass, April 20. The one hundred
and thirteenth anniversary Of the Concord
fight was observed here and in Concord and
Lexington Thursday. Cannon salutes were
fired in the morning and flags were displayed.
Business was suspended. Public exercises
were held in each town in the evening.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-20

LACROSSE, Wis, April 2O.-The stage of
water in the Mississippi here is 14s feet, a
fall of one and a half inches in the last twenty
four hours. The weather continues cold,
holding back the floods expected from the
northern districts, No further damage is re
ported from any quarter, and gradual de
cline of the food is anticipated from this date.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-20

HALLowELL, Me, April 2O-H l.. Brown,
aged ~, while walking on Concord street
Thursday, was shot in the head by a little
boy named Miller French, and dangerously
wounded French aud two boys who were
playing with him We're arrested Their ages
range from to 10 years, and all thre, were
drunk
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-20

CITY OF MEXICO, April ~. Gen. Gonzales,
formerly president of the republic, and now
governor of the state of Guanajuato, has
taken bold and and decisive step in decree
ing the suppression of bull-fghting in that
state. He declares that the sport is democrat
izing and leading the people into habits of
wastefuness and disorder, and that the EN-
ployment of large sums for constructing bull
rings and maintaining them is entirely i'm
proper in the present state of civilization.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-20

WASHINGTON CITY, April 2O.-The Mills
tariff bill by agreement, is to be laid aside as
occasion may require within the next six
weeks, that appropriation bills and other
matter1of pressing necessity may engage the
attention of the house. IT is not expected
that vote will DC reached for six or seven
MeekS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-20
An Illuminated Invitation to Cleveland

AUSTIN, Tex, April Ex-Governor Ross
and the directors of the International and
Inter state Drill association Wednesday for
warded to Senator Coke for presentation to
President and Mrs. Cleveland a beautiful
illuminated invitation to attend the dedica-
tfon of the state capitol on May IL, as the
guests of the state of Texas.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-20
A Handsome Blond Given Ten Years.

PRINCESS ANNE, Nd April 20.-The jury
in the case of Mrs. Emma Farlow, of Girls
Geld, on trial here for poisoning her husband
on July last, returned a verdict Thursday
of manslaughter She was sentenced to ten
years in the penitentiary. Mrs Farlow is
only 10 wears old and good looking blonde.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-20

WASHINGTON CITY, April 20. The bill for
the admission of Dakota which passed the
senate Thursday declares the state of South
Dakota a state OF the United States, and rat
flies and confirms subject to certain provisos,
the constitution which the people of South
Dakota have formed. Until the next census
and apportionment South Dakota is TO have
two representatives in the house of represent
atives 1t appropriates 5000 TO defray the
expenses of the constitutional convention
that has been held; sets apart two sections in
each township for school lands; thirty sec
tions for the erection Of public buildings at
the capital; ninety sections for an agricultur
al college, and twenty sections for peniten-
tiary, eXempting all mineral lands from such
grants. The lands granted are to be sold
only at public sale and at not less than S. an
acre. 1t provides for division of the public
debt of the former territory of Dakota The
portion of the former territory not within
the state Of South Dakota is to continue as "A
territory under the name of North Dakota,
with Bismarck as its capital,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-20

New YORK, April 20.-William B. Dns-
more president of the Adams Express COM
pany, who has been suffering from a compli-
cation of diseases, is expected to survive but
few hours.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-20
Indiana Delegation Solid for Harrison.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April 2O.-Pursuant
to a call of the Republican state central COM
mittee conventions were held in all of the
thirteen congressional districts of the state
Thursday, and delegates elected to the ma
tional convention at Chicago. In all dis
tricts but one the Tenth) the delegates were
instructed to support ex-senator Harrison
for the presidential nomination, and in the
Tenth, although not instructed, they pledged
themselves to support him.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-20

SAN FRANCISCO, April 20-J. r Flood, the
bonanza millionaire, whose health is still very
much broken, goes to Europe next mouth for
q sojourn of a year or two.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-20

The caucuses in the different townships will be
held at D. m. and in Moline and Rock Island at
f:8Op. m
BY orderof the Democratic County Com
AUGUST HUESlNG, Chairman.
WIN. MCENIRY, Secretary.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-20

WASHINGTON CITY, April 2O,-The house
judiciary committee, through Stewart of
Georgia, has reported a bill providing for the
construction of two United states penitentia-
ries, the sites to he selected by the attorney
general and secretary of the interior, one to
he north and the other south of the 39th de
gree north latitude. The penitentiaries are
to be used for the confinement of United
States convictS sentenced toimprisonmentf for
more than one year, and the cost of each
building is not to exceed S509,OOO.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-20

WINTHROP Me, April 70 Nearly every
business house in Monmouth Center was
burned Thursday, the total loss being about
s75 600 The insurance is partial
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-20

WASHINGTON CITY, April 2O.-Secretary
Fairchild and Postmaster General Dickinson
left Thursday afternoon for New York to at
tend the funeral of ex-senator Coniling.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-20
Minister Phelps at the Capital.

WASHINGTON CITY, April 20 Minister
Phelps arrived here Thursday night and is
the guest of Secretary Bayard. He declined
10 be interviewed.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-20
Cincinnati Brewers ON Strike.

CINCINNATI. Ohio, April 2O.-The en-
ployes in all the breweries have gone out
Two thousand men are out.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-20
ANNOUNCEMENT.

thereby announce myself IA IN independent
candidate for the office of States Attorney.
NJ NJ. CORbETr.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-20

WASHINGTON CITY, April 20--The secre
tary of war, in II communication sent to the
senate Thursday, says it will require an ex-
penditure of S3l6, 40 of which Sl9b, 200 can
be proftably spent during the next fiscal
year, to protect the low lands along the Mis-
souri, river There is said to be valuable
railroad and manufacturing property ON this
ipN land
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-20

One pound of seed will yield ten thou.
sand asparagus stalks.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-20

LONDON, April 20-Shakespeare's chair
was sold at auction Thursday for el20
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-20

WASHINGTON CITY, April 90 The United
States geological survey has just issued pre-
liminary estimate of the copper production
of the United States during the year 1887,
prepared by c, Kircholf, Jr The production
in 1887 amounted TO lSl, l70,54 pounds, as
against 16l ,235 ISL pounds in 1856. The OUT
put last year in the different copper produc-
ing states and territories was as follows: Lake
Superior mines, 75,47l $50 pounds; Arizona,
l7,T20, 1862; Montana, -, G99,G17; New Mexico,
S36di; California, 100000; Colorado 2,O02, =
OH; Utah. 100000; Maine, New Hampshire,
and Vermont, 2OO,OOO. Returns from con-
sumers show an average increase of IA per
cent. in 1887 over 1886. The Use of casting
copper increased 2O.5 per cent. The conclu-
sion is reached that the copper consumption
of the United States has been generally over
estimated, and that in 1857 it was not much,
if any, in excess Of 100000, 900 pounds of new
copper.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-20

Offensive breath vanishes with the use
of DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-09-07
A Race for Life.

Mr.. lng'is, a resident of Travancore.
indla, had narrow escape from death
the other day, having to run for his
lie before Il rogue elephant. The an
mai was among small clump of trees
close to the jingle path by which Mr..
inglis mad to pass. After careful sur
vey OF the "monarch," that gentleman
dared to throw stones at him. The
tirst one missed, and only caused the
amin al to cock its ears to catch tho
slightest sound. The second went
,traighter and hit him right in the eve.
The elephant made salaam-like move.
ment with his trunk, accompanied
with q terrific roar of anger, and
made straight for his assailant ut =
furious pace, Mr.. Inglis, however,
was too clever for him, and ran very
last but, in suddenly turning a cor
ner round huge tree, he stumbled
ana fell. The elephant was close on
nm with ontstretched trunk, the poiut
~ winch at one time touched Mr. In
s''s $ coat, and had his forefoot al
ready raised to crush him; but the an
maj $ head being caught at this in.
slant by the tendris of climbing
plant which had suspended itself from
the branches above, he turned away
leaving Mr. lnglis frightened, but with
no limb broken. The rogue is n
great terror on the hills.-N. Y Sun
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-09-07
time o time as the victims come ia and
suhccrihn

| time % time as the victims come ia anu
| subscribe.
SPECIMEN VENOM. week we
nail the lie set afioat last week by some
of the venomous serpents on jackson
! Hill to the effect that We had been re-
fused credit ut Booker's saloon. No
event of the sort ever occurred. ana
the story was set ahoat to injure our
commercial standing in Chicago. 1t
was lie made up out of whole cloth,
and as soon as we can locate the liar
hell be made to believe that double
two-story house fell upon him.
REvENGE.-Two weeks ago we had
the pleasure of showing Steve Battle
up to this community in his true light
that OF a jail-breaker incendiary and
robber. In revenge Steve waited for
us in front Of the widow Chilton's
house The other nigh:. where it is well
known we are doing n little counting
with u view to matrimony, and as we
reached the road he made n rush for
US. crying out that he would have eur
life. We were taken unawarcs
knocked down and pounded until we
couldn't holler. As result, Steve
Battle has been run out of this town
with rail beneath him, and warned
that he will DO hung If he returns
We are able 10 be about again. aud
return our thanks to such friends rs
have sent in flowers, sausages, butter
crackers. Goldfish and other mementoes
We expected n dozen wallopings the
first year of our stay, and will probably
get 'em. rs we have averaged one
month so far. The worm will turn
some day, however and then look out,
THANKS. On Thursday night. just
rs we = ad exchanged our day-shirt for
the calico Mother Hubbard in which
we sweetly sleep, mnsic suddenly broke
on the Silly atmosphere. 1t was n lit
lie serenade arranged for our benefit
by that golden haired angel, Miss Bella
Hawkins. whose father has been
prominently mentioned az our next
mayor She led band of five. and
they played two fiddles and sang sew
eral old ballads which deeply affected
us. Indeed, Tor the moment we were
carried back to our mothers knee, and
all that night we felt much nearer
Heaven than ever before. Miss Bella
is not only the superior of any song
stress before the American public. but
her father and mother are stars fitted
TO adorn any armament They reside
in that beautiful adobe on the right ms
you rise Jackass Hill, and one has but
to glance at the outside to realize that
people of culture live there. Yes. it
was glorious serenade, and we shall
feel the inyigorating effects of it for
some months to come. Any subscriber
receivir1st~ paper with an "X'' marked
in violet ink on the margin will know
that his time is half-out, and that he is
expected to come again in six months.
Detroit Free Press.