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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

ALBANY, N. Y, April Ex-Governor Hill
sent to the senate Wednesday night mes
sage stating that as his nominations for quar-
antine commissioners were not acted upon
he withdrew them, The Republican sena-
tors held that this could not be done but with
the consent of the senate. The Democrats
held otherwise. A Republican motion to re-
fer the message to the judiciary committee
was carried by party vote, except that Nc
Laughlin lRep) voted with the Democrats
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

MURAT HALsTEAD charges that PRESS
dent Cleveland is the personiticatlon" of
a whole catalogue of frauds. Its little
cruel though, in the st. Louis Repubh
can to suggest that this is the same
Halstead who called Grant a foolish,
drunken and stupid ass, and who was the
first man to consider in writing the adj
visibility of assassinating Abraham Lin
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05
Failure on the stock Exchange.

New York, April 5.-R. & G, S. Milliken,
stock brokers, made an assignment Wednes
day afternoon, giving preferences aggre-
eating $l64, 500. G. S, Milliken said the firm
had no contracts upon the stock exchange
that all contracts were outstanding, and shat
the suspension would hurt no one. He ex-
pected the firm to resume business within a
few days.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

THERE is a preacher in Texas who
never sleeps 10 Il house, is clad in long
skirt of coarse materials, and carries his
provisions and cooking utensils slung
over his shoulder" He is probably one
of the numerous preachers that are
preaching the GOSPEL for $3.50 year, and
is trying to live within his salary.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

LONDON, April 5,-Prince Alexander of
Battenburg, erstwhile of Bulgaria, is shortly
to visit Charlottenburg. 1t is well known
that Princess Victoria, the eldest unmarried
daughter of the German emperor and EN-
press, has for long time been enamored of
Prince Alexander, and as the prince is an
especial favorite Of the mother and grand
mother of the princess, it is thought that AL
exander's visit may result in wedding
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

GAINESVILLE, o., April 5-At Chambers
Vile, thirteen miles east of this city, at
o'clock Wednesday morning, Edward Smith,
aged 90, shot Miss Maggie LaPage, aged 80,
infiicting painful wound in the head, and
then committed suicide by firing bullet
through his own brain. Smith had been an
admirer of Miss LaPage, who was entertain
ing another male friend at the time of the
shooting. 1t is said that it was on account of
this lady that young physician committed
suicide few months ago
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

PENDLEToN, Ore, April 5.-The Demo.
cratic state convention reassembled at 9:45
Wednesday morning. The committee on res
olutions reported, and the platform was
adopted unanimously. The first resolution
heartily indorses President Cleveland, and
the second indorses the present state admins
tration. The third heartily indorses the pres
ident'S tariff message, Delegates to tho ma
tional convention We're elected
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

WASHINGTON CITY, April 5.-The secre-
tary of the interior Wednesday sent to the
president asking that he recommend to con
gress the passage Of bill comforting upon
the secretary of the interior authority to re-
woke the Withdrawals of certain lands in the
indemnity limits of number of western rail
roads, and restore the land to the public do
main, The roads affected are: The st. Paul,
Minneapolis IL Manitoba; st. Paul, Still
water q Taylor's Falls; Saltwater & st.
Paul; St Paul a. Northern Pacific; Mime
sofa Central, Winona g. St Peters,
Southern Minnesota, Sioux City & st. Paul,
Chicago, Milwaukee a. st. Paul,
Cedar Rapids & Missouri, Southern Mime
sofa q Dakota, and possibly the St Paul g.
Sioux City Railroad company.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05
Michigan Greenbackers.

DETROIT, April 5,-The state central COM
mittee of the national Greenback party met
here Wednesday. While there was an ex-
preston of approval of the former alliance
of the party with the Democrats on the state
ticket it was decided that the call for meet
ing on May 10 at Grand Rapids, the date of
the Democratic convention, be postponed to
later date, awaiting the call of Chairman
Gillette for national convention.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

THROUGH the double influence OF boo
die and bribery, the republicans managed
to carry the republican state of Rhode
Island yesterday. Votes were purchased
at prices ranging from IS to $15, and the
most brazen>faced corruption INDUCED
to,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

MIR. RANDALL is still hearing from
Pennsylvania. The Mon tgomery county
convention elected delegates to the state
convention and adopted a resolution in
dorsing the honest, economical and wise
administration of President Cleveland,
and unqualidedly approving his tariff
policy as expressed in his recent mes
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

protest, and that he would prefer not to run.
He will attend the convention as a delegate
from New jersey.
AT Marion, Wednesday, the Prohibition
convention OF the Eleventh congressional dis
trict nominated p, l.. Rocker, Of North Man
chester, by reclamation as the third party
candidate for congress. Rocker was for
merly a Republican.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05
ALL THE ROADS AT WORK.
The Iron Horse Moves About Chicago With
out Interference.

CHICAGO, Ills, April 5,-The decision of
the striking engineers and firemen to lift the
boycott on the Burlington was received with
delight by the rank and file of the Burlington
strikers. Chairman Hoge, of the brother
hood striking committee, said that the sensi-
BILE action of the men on the other roads was
worth more than dollars to the 20" men. $50
far as the brotherhood is concerned, f." said
Mr.. Hoge. there is no disposition to inter-
fers with any other road The fight began
on the Burlington, and it must end there.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

ROME, April 5,-Advices from Massowah
cay that before the retreat of the Abyssin
fans was begun King John liberated the
Moslem prisoners belonging to tribes around
Ailet and Gumhod A large number of
women and children Of these tribes have ar
rived in the Italian camp in pitiable state.
The Abyssnians have retreated for twenty.
eight hours without stopping.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

GAINESVILLE, o., April "a. L. Fawcett
treasurer of Marion township Morgan coun-
ty, has been missing for some weeks and his
bondsmen, becoming uneasy, were in town
Wednesday, trying to learn of his where
abouts An examination of his accounts
shows a shortage of 81 800.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05
Trouble Ahead for the santa Fe.

ALBUQUERQUE, N. M, April 5.--There are
indications of trouble brewing among the
brakemen and switchmen of the Santa Fe
Several secret meetings have been held tc
consider the probability of the necessity of a
strike at any time The men are not willing
to divulge the facts, but are supposed to be
making preparations in ant icipation of re-
ceiving orders to go out There ARE no Bur
lington cars at this place The supposed
movement indicates II preparation for gen
eral strike on the whole line on account of
the trouble at Kansas City and Chicago
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

NEW York, April 5-The Worlds Wash
ington special gives interviews on the subject
of the chief justiceship of the supreme court
indicating that number of Republicans as
well as Democrats favor Speaker Carlisle for
the Dosition
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

TANGIERs, April 5.-The government of
Morocco has replied to Consul Lewis, refusing
to accede to the demands of the American
government with reference to the imprison-
ment of Rabal. 1t is expected that Ameri-
can war ships will take vigorous measures to
enforce the demands
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

ST. PETERSBURG, April 5-A man named
Ivanoff was recently arrested in front of
Count Tostoi's residence by the counts
special guard. The man was armed with re-
volvers, and was waiting to shoot Count
Tofstoi. Other persons have been arrested
since
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

LONDON, April BIT is estimated that
fifty persons have committed suicide at Monte
Carlo during the past three months, while the
receipts of the established games at that
place were during the same period largely in.
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

ST. PAUL, MINI, April 5-The Pioneer
Press recently sent out to representative Re
publicans circular asking their opinion of
high license. The answers are almost unani-
mously favorable to the law, and in favor of
its rntnntinn
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05
REDUCING Salaries to Avoid a Deficiency.

WASHINGTON CITY, April 5.-Secretary
Fairchid has issued an order making con-
siderable reduction in the salaries of fifty
one employees in the office of supervising
architect, by which the expenses of the office
will be reduced So, 800 for the remainder of
the fiscal year. The purpose of the reduction
is to avoid deficiency in the appropriation
for salaries in the office
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

DETROIT, Mich, April "a passenger rate
war has been inaugurated between rail- Dad
lines running west from Detroit The Grand
Trunk, Wabash, and Michigan Central are
all cutting rates to Chicago
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05
THE PRODUCT OF THE PIG.


CINCINNATI, o., April 5,-The Cincinnati
Price Current published its thirty ninth an
nual report of pork packing in the west
Thursday morning. The report embraced
all eastern and Canadian packing, for the
year ending March /. Comparisons for lead
ing items are follows for the past winter,
in the west November to March /:
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

New YORK, April 5,-Mr. William X
Vanderbilt and family reached home at moor
Wednesday, after an absence of nine months
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

SENATOR CuLLoM manages to keep his
name before the public. His team ran
away and killed a Washington school
teacher.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-03
when t-iug noohs.

Never hold y book near fire.
Mover drop book upon the floor.
Mover turn leaves with the thumb.
Never lean Or rcst upon an open book.
Never turn down the corners Of leaves.
Never touch a book with damp or soilcd
hands.
Always keep your place with a thin
book mark.
Always place a large book upon a table
before opening H.
Always turn leaves from the top with
the middle o. iorchngcr.
Never pull a book from shelf by tho
binding NJ the top, but by the back.
Ncvor touch book with damn cloth
OF with sponge Ia amy form.
Never rub dust from books, but brush Il
OIL with a soft, dry cloth OF dusicr
Never close book with q pencil. a pad
Of paper VI anything else between Ia
leaves.
Never open a book farther than 10 bring
both sides Of the cover inlo the same
plane.
Always open n large book from the mid.
de, aud never from the ends or cover.
Mover write upon a paper laid upon tho
leaves ui an open book. rs the pencil or
pm point will either scratch or cut the
book lcayVA
Never lend borrowed book, but return
u us soon as YOU are through with Il, IA
that the owner may not be deprived OF
iis use.
Never cut the leaves oi q book or maga.
zinc with sharp knife, ~ the cdgc ~ surc
10 run into the print, NOT With the finger.
but with paper cutter or ordinary table
knife.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-03
SCHOOL OF ELooUTIoN.
Mrs. MarRnret wIlshire.

Private or class instructions given in the
art OF Ontory, Gesture and Dramatic Ex-
precision, based upon the system and phil.
osophy Of Desartc. Pupils received at Il
times
Ladies' and gentlemen coached for pri-
waite lhcatricnls aud lectures. Entertain
ments managed. Can be consulted nj
Witzmann's music store from pa. m. Ia
p. IN. Mondays and Thursdays.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-03

and Ben's excitement. The officers rapid.
idly fred four shots, with the result as
stated.
Word was sent TO headquarters, and
Chief Davis and Capt. O'llaver, accom-
panied by Chief Clack, Of Nashville, drove
out 10 the scene. Ben was not dead when
they arrived, but declined to tell them
anything about the whereabouts Of the
mule, further than that parson Ross would
arrive during the day and tell them where
Il could be found.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-03

The Morgan clubroOms Ia the West
Ind. ~ Louis was blown up by gas
Thursday night. aud Henry Graham and
Joseph Eycfvil badly burned aud injured.
A gas jet in the cellar allowed gas 10 %.
cape until the cellar was full. Then Ora.
ham started down, match Va hand The
explosion destroyed one side Of the build.
ing and hurled Gmham and Everett thirty
feet The bar, reading and other room.
wcrc DESTROYED.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-03

4 clock modelled after boiler and en-.
gino is an ingcniously constructed new
timcpiccc composed ~ solid brass and
nickel trimmings. The dial Of the clock
takes the place generally assigned the steam
indicator, and each revolution Of the gov.
crnou counts the seconds. The whole Il
mounted ON n marble hnsc.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-03

During Gre la the village Of LEmblc,
ILL.,, yesterday, an old man named Van.
dcrpool was fatally burned by thecxplosion
Of lamp. A man named Adams, WHO
endcayond 90 rescue him was also badly
injured. Tho business potion Of tho
village VAS destroyed, cniailng loss oi
seO,OO0 with little Insurance
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-03
Wilson A Ifluu.

Cheap Furniture, 232 Main street.
Upholsicring, repairing, etc. Tel. 900
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-03

A hollow log of wood ON two rollers has
a prccocious Lad In silver seated upon H.,
holding In his extended hands two glass
wells, tho hollow wood serving ~ n pen
rest, the whole forming an admirable ink
stand.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-03
Notice.

The partnership under the name and
style Of II. l.. Cochran & Co. IL not dis.
solved by the death Of NJ. A. Cochran,
but by the articles Of partnership aud his
will Is continued IA heretofore under the
management OF the surviving partner
II l. Co,tRAN
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-03
How Doctors Conquer pcnin.

d. Walter X. Hammond says AFTER long OK
pcricncc have come 90 the conclusion that two.
thirds OF all deaths from coughs pneumonia and
consumption might bc avoided II AckCrs English
Cough Remedy NcW only carefully used IN time
THIS wonderful pmedy Ia Mold under positive
guarantee 10y II. T. llEsTKA Druggist
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-03

PRor. LEONARD W. SrwEtl., late OF the
Louisiana State University, will give pri-
waite tuition in all branches Of liberal
English education. French, German and
Italian spccialiics. Best references, social
aud professional. Address caro- Of lligbec
School.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-03

TnH well known strengthening prnpcrtlcs
81 iron, combined with other ionics aud a
most perfect ncryinc. nrc found Ia Cartcrs
lrun Pills. which strengthen the nerves aud
body, aud improve the blood aud com.
ulpNiou
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-03

lloop's SAusArAuiLiA cures ratnrrh by oN.
polling impuriiy from the blood, which il
thc cause Of the complaint Give IL trial
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-03

SUD rising huck-whcat flour, shepherd
4 Schneider ~ Marshall ave. Tel. i.Il5.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-10-27


most energetic In advocating secession. a.
though Tennessee was the Last OF the south
err states to lesve tho Union. After Nash
vile and Memphis were Captured By the
Federal forces Governor Harris, without
government, entered the Confederate army
and served as staff officer.
In 1877 Mr. Harris was elected United
States senator from Tennessee, and has filed
that office ever slnca.
But East Tennessee never accepted the
ordinance Of secession st the G-eeaviils
convention It was declared that that ordi-
rance was not binding on loyal citizens. The
state legislature was petitioned to Civo East
Tennessee separate government.
This Yves early in tho summer Of 1851. Tho
pesitsoa OF the loyal citizens was refused, end
Governor Harris took measures to fcyce the
Union mountaineers into the Coufederacy.
The result was tho reign Of terror already
mentioned. Confederate infantry and cav.
airy secured tho country, destroying prop
erty. sailing men and forcing them into tao
Confederate army or imprisoning them Ct
Aadersonvilie, Richmond and elsewhere
Many wealthy Tennesseeans fed north and
entered tho Federal army. Tho Grss Ter
nesseo Union regiment was made up Of taess
loyalists.
The Union men who remained ct home IN
East Tennessee defended themselves Ia tieir
mountain Businesses as best they might. In
t,me there developed on both siaes parties Of
guerrillas and bushwhackers. They fought
against each oth:r with all the intensity OF
passions eagendered by this species Of irTegy-
rlar warfare Atrocities without humber
were committed.
AZ ieagth, February 25, 1859, Nashville was
occupied By tho Union army. Governor
Harris moved his government to Memphis
That, too, fell into the hands Of tho United
States, In June, 1869.
Thence on there was no regular Confeder-
ate government il Tennessee. Andrew John.
son was appointed United States military
governor in March, 1862. West Tennessee
was put under martial Law By Gen. Grant
Tennessee was then oversun in turn by
each army, aud sometimes both together weie
upon her hapless qsl. Union fass, during
tic CollfedersD occo,a fpcy, had been hidden
IN huts In tbs mountails Atmidnigh1 gata.
era'gs, by 6ickerini1 candle, armed end
unfold .s.eso Gags, and in Low,
elynsng tones sSt.e renewed allegiance 70
=, aSsSTy hans1
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-10-27
CUMBERLAND GAP.

When Egckaer retreated from Kac---tIle,
10 left behind him Cen. Frazier, VITO, with
a,ooo men. held Cumberland Gap. Bucsacr
cetrealed SO hastily that Frazier had no in
formation ct 1t. 10 had no orders what
to co.
AS Burnside wns passing into E.st Ten
nessec, be sent Col De Cearcsy with force
eastward to threaten the cap AS s1on as he
was In possession Of Knoxville, he further
sent Gen. Shaekelford, Sept. s. to aid De
Courcey against Cumberland Gap.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-10-27
GEN. jules WHITE.

the possibility of raids there. Il was from
this region that lie started to Haove over the
.nounts Gins into Last Tennessee after the
capture of Morgan.
The forward march BEGIN Aug. is, from
Richmond, KY Burnside had 2o,c0o men.
The Ninth corps had not yet returned to him
from Vict.sbucg.
Il was intended that Burnside, from East
Tennessee, should cooperate with Rosec.a-s
In South Tennessee. When Rosecralrs ed
vanced from Winchester to follow tho re-
treating army of Bragg, Burnside moved
toward Knoxville.
Cumberland Gap, the passage way from
Kentucky to East Tennessee, YVES held by q
Confederate force under Gen. Frazier. This
force, 9 single brigade, belonged to Eucsner's
command. Gen. BucEner himself was In
Knoxville when burnside set on. On his
march over the E1ount.ins
The people of East Tennessee had hong
been looking and hoping for tho United
States government to relieve them Tho
news Of Bur,iside's coming was therefore
welcomed with gladness.
The march over the uloErtai Us YVES scarcely
less difficult and painful than the one Rose
craus' army was making at the sau,e time
farther SOUTH. all the SrLAIeIS anu Inc
heavy wagon trains were to bs dragged UP
the mountains and down again upon tho oI-
posite side. When the mules we're byrke:s
down, the soldiers themselves in long lines
laid hold Of the artillery carriages and drew
them up the mountain sseeIs.
The march was remarkable ono, both be-
cause Of the difficulties Of the routs and the
rapidly with which it was accomplished.
Dlrnsit.e's army travelled $50 miles ID four
teen days, much Of tho way over rugged
heights and broken mountain reads. 81 tic
last days ct August tie army descended the
mountain and appeared in Last Tennessee
At news Of their approach Ducssner evacu-
ated Knoxville and E,ads oil haste south
with his command. ge WIS ordered By
Bragg to occupy Loudon, Tenn.
Busnsida's army, iu'fave columns, moving
By different routes, came together tic first
part Of September Ia East Tennessee. Tic
cavalry column moved through Eheeler's
Gap and proceeded to Euoxville. at that
place, Sept 6. Gen. Burnside established bis
beedauaTtarH.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-10-27


soldiers to- put down the rebellion. Tennessee
was asked for two regiments Her governor
sent back word to Washington:
Tennessee will not furnish man Tor puI"
poses of coercion, but 80, 600, il necessary, for
the defense Of our rights, and those OF our
southern brothers lsHAM g. HARRIS,
ssGovernor of Tennessee"
When the ballot was taken on the question
OF a convention to consider the secession OF
the state, East Tennessee voted mo by a
majority OF over four to one. When, never
theless. Governor Harris and the legislature
precipitated the secession movement. the
people Of the mountains remained loyal to
the Union. Early in June Governor harris
had Is GOO men in arms for the Confederacy.
They took possession at once of the three
mountains passes In East Tenness,e Cum
berland gap, Wheelers gap. and the Fortress.
Measures Of extreme severity were taken
against the people of East Tennessee to force
them into the Confetleracy. 1t was the cruel
story of border warfare over again Union
men were hunted, shot and driven from sheir
homes They took refuge in the mountains
or fed to the north for their lives. Those in
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-10-27

kept and destitute. Families appeared IN the
streets Of Cincinnati. ST. Louis and Louis
vile barefoot and with not enough rags 70
cover their bodies.
Loyal men were charged with burning
bridges so that Confederate soldisrs could nos
pass over them. They were tried By court
martial, and in many instances hanged In
smediateiy.
In November, 1861, the following adver-
tisenaeut was inserted in Tho Memphis APP
peal.
"BLoODHoUNDS WANTED.
nWe, the undersigned, viii pay S. per pair
for fifty pairs Of well bred hounds and $50
for one pair OF Thoroughbred bloodhounds
that will take the track Of q man. Tho pun
pose for which these dogs are wanted Is to
chase the internal, cowardly Lincoln BUSH
whackers of East Tennessee and Kentucky
(who have taken the advantage of tho bush to
Kill and cripple many good soldierss to their
haunts and capture them"
A postscript to the advertisement offered
also $50 mouth to a man who could take
charge of the dogs and train them. Tho
animals were to be delivered at point
named, where mastering officer would DO
present to muster and inspect thems
TIE advertisement was signed By the
names of two we'll known Coafedsrate Oil.
GERS at camp in East Tennessee.
Araone thosa who did most to keep East