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Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-17
A Bureau of Hydraulic Engineers.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan l7-Cullom in
troduced bill in the senate Monday making
a radical change in the conduct of river and
harbor improvements. 1t provides for bu-
reau Of harbors and waterways in the war
office which shall have charge OF all such
works and be ofIlcered by chief and 624 u.s.
sistants of various grades The bill divides
the country into grand divisions, depart
ments and divisions, over which the officers
provided for will have charge. The chief is
to get salary of sl00 900 per annum and his
corps are to be paid sums per year ranging
from 81, 500 down to 81 900.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-17

DETROIT, Mich, Jan. l7.-Amoug the
Offices in the old Arcade building on Larned
street, partially burned Saturday morn
ing, was that of The Advance and La
bor Leaf, an organ of workingmen. In a
closet in this office relic hunters found six
Winchester repeating rifles and lot of am
munition. 1t is thought that the find indi-
Gates the existence of a secret military COM
pany composed of Knights of Labor. This
company is believed to have been organized
three years ago, and the purpose is stated as
being the instruction of workingrnen in the
use Of the rife to enable them more easily to
gain their rights 1t is denied that there are
any Anarchists in the company.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-17

DENVER. Colo. jan t7.-Thc Rio Grands
& Pacific Raiload company was organized
here Monday, eiecting ID, II. MoffAtt, of the
Denver IS RIO Grande, president, and other
officers, chiefly in the service Of the same
company. The line is intended toconnect with
tho present terminus of this Denver g. RIO
Grnude road ut Glenwood Springs, follow
ing the Grand river to r fla creek, thence to
the White river valley to the Utah line, and
thence to Salt Lake.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-17

EX-SENATOR JONES, OF Florida, may
be Cracked" on some questions, but his
head is certainly level on one subject.
At Detroit the other day he said; THE
people are to be congratulated that they
have president who. In the face OF a
great temptation to abuse his public
trust has stood firm in upholding the
principles of economy 10 dispensing the
money OF the taxpayers"
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-17
Fred Grant Declines an Once.

NEW YORK, Jan. 17.-CoL Fred Grant
said Monday night that Gov Hill had offered
him the nomination for quarantine commits
sioner in placs of ex-senator Platt, but that
he had declined it Gov Hin nominated
Col Grant for the place once before, but the
senate, it is said through Mr.. Platt's in
fuence, failed to confirm
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-17
Tho pope's Advice to the Tories.

PARIS, Jan. II. The Univers has a dis
patch from Rome which says that England
will accept in principle the pope's media ion
in regard to Ireland, based upon honsiguor
Persicos report The pope demands mol
crate home rule, and advises the Conserva-
tives to take the wind out OF Gladstone's
sails by adopting his programme with the
support of the Irish clergy.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-17
IohM w. PorTER.
TUESDAY. JANUARY II. 1888.

Rev. BURcHARD has given the republi'
cans fresh cause to abuse him. He says
that he hasn't become democrat, but
after considering Mr.. Cleveland's record
as president: II can not now help re-
garding Mr.. Cleveland as president of the
United States today by the direct APP
pointment OF God"
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-17

ST. PAUL. Mimi, Jan. H. Frank Grau-
Der, an empoye on the ice palace, fell from
the top of the central tower, distance of
100 feet, Monday forenoon. When picked
up his left leg was found to be broken, his
forehead split open from temple to temple,
several ribs broken, and be was injured in
ternaly. He will die
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-17
strikers Attack Nom Union Men.

NORTH ADAMS. Mass, Jan. 17.-When
the men engaged to take the place of the
strikers were leaving Samson's shoe shop
Monday night they were met by large
number Of striking lasters, who tried to induce
them not to go to work in the morning.
Failing in this the strikers attacked the men,
severely wounding several Of them.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-17
Mooniishtors Growing Discouraged.

LONDON, Jan. !E--Judge Curran in an ad-
dress to jury at Tralee Monlay said: al am
glad to say that the crime of moonlighting
In County Kerry is fast becoming matter
OF history, owing to tho hrnuess Of the law
in dealing with such criminals"
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-17
Chicago Printer. Lose by Fire.

CHICAGO, Jan. 1.-THE seven story brick
building, 29s Dearborn street, was considera.
bly, damaged by fire and water Monday even
ing. The Union Type foundry, the F. Wes-
ton Publishing company, the American
Printing company, and several other con-
Germs were losers The total loss will be
/. ks5l f0Is annie insurance
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-17

DEs MONIES. la, Jan. FIN the Demo-
cratic joint caucus Monday night of Demo-
cratic members of both branches of the leg
islature 1t was decided to give the honor of
the nomination for United States Senator to
Capt. T. j. Anderson, of Knoxville, late
Democratic candidate for Governor No
nominations were made for state printer or
binder as the Democrats will move to have
es abolished or mode of conducting
a ak ,uanged
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-17

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 1.-THE national
convention Of the American Shipping league
opened here Monday afternoo =, Congress-
man Wheeler, of Alabama, p .sident, In the
chair, and Charles S. Hill, of Washington,
secretary. About 100 delegates, represent
ing boards of trade and commercial bodies
from various sections of the country, all in
tent upon the extension and reconstruction
Of our merchant marine were present at the
preliminary meeting. Addresses were deliv-
cred by Col Switzler, chief of the bureau Of
statistics; Hon. George B. Loring, ex-com-
missioner of agricu 1ture, and Others. The
convention then ad djourned for the day.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-17
A Fleet of Hot-Air Balloons.

LoNDoN, Jan. 17.-An order from the Rus
sian government to a London firm has added
somewhat to the war scare that We have al
ways with us. This is an order for a feet Of
hot-air balloons. They are to be made of
asbestos and will be capable of carrying six
men each They will cost $500 each
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-17
TWO WEEKS in A BLIZZARD.
A Dakota FamiIy's Terrible Sufferings-
Eating Their Dog and Cat.

Eating Their Dog and Cat.
BISMARCK, D. T., Jan. l7.-George G..
Anslsy, an eastern man, came here about
two weeks ago to look after his interests in
Mclean county, where he has claim. While
on bis return to the city from his farm, he
stopped at farm house on the way. He re-
ports terrible tale Of suffering from its oc-
cupants, whose names he can not remember
There were six in the family, mother, father
and four children, ranging in age from 2 to
years. When he entered two of the chill
dren were dead and the rest in a stupe-
fed condition, hardly abls to speak.
They had been imprisoned two weeks
while the blizzard was raging. Their fuel
and provisions were exhausted and they
could not leave the house. The two younger
children were rather starved to death than
frozen, while the rsst were praying for death
to relieve their sufferings Mr.. Ansley won.
deringly asked them how they managed to
brave it out so long They pointed to the
bones of a cat and dog, which were picked
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-17
THE eRockAwAY-swEer AFFAIR.


NORTH ADAMS, Jan. II. The latest from
the Hancock shooting affray proves that it
was not so serious as tirst thought. A press
agent visited the scene Monday morning and
found that while the Brockaways attempted
to clean out Sweet and that Miss Brockaway
had cut her throat, no shooting occurred, and
Sweet was not Injured; and while the condi-
ton of the girl is critical, it is thought she
will recover. The town where the affray
occurred has no telephone telegraph or rail-
road connection and the statement of
farmer was taken regarding the affair.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-17

True delicacY Of Havor with true efficacy
of action has been attained in the famous
California liquid fruit remedy. Syrup of
Figs. Its pleasant taste and beneficial
effects have rendered 1t immensely popu-
lar. 1t cleanses the system, cures cos
tiveness. etc. Hartz g. Hahnsen, agents,
Rock Island, III.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-17

PARIS, Jan. II The budget committee of
the chsmber of deputies has virtually re-
iected the financial scheme OF NJ. Tirard,
prime minister, and minister of finance, and
has refused to agree on an Immediate sur-tar
on sugar,
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-17
A 'Aa


asoNvILLE Fla, Jan. l7.--The mayors
u. Hord and Tampa, the president of the
SAIL. g Health Protective association, and
ds of ctizans from all parts of the
GLAStlave telegraphed The News Herald
1T to deny the report sent out from
lew Yonts that yellow fever exists in Tampa
nfori There has not been case of
Cabins, fever in this state for two months.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-17

PITrspURs, Pa, Jan. 1.-THE Times
Steubenville Ohio, special says: Fire at s
o'clock Monday evening destroyed the
Comique theatre and completely Quilted the
commercial hotel adjoining. Annie Hind
man, an actress of F1ttsburg, whose stage
name was Annie Dewey, was burned to
danfh
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-17

MTTcHELLsTowN, Jan i7-Soticss OF
100 ejectments have been posted on the
Kingston estates against those who have
adopted the plan Of campaign and who
cleared thsir farms Of ssiaabls stock.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-17

MERIpEN. Conn, Jan. 17.-The late Lem
uel J. Curtis left $500 to the Curtis
Home for Old Women and Orphans, which
be founded and maintained The remainder
of his estate Of 81, ,oO0, 900 goes to relatives
and minor charities
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-17

Another Victim of the Bradford Horror.
Down, n H., Jan l7-Mrs. Lizzie A.
Rowe, of Portland, Ne, who was badly
shaken up ia the Bradford railroad accident,
is critically i'll and probably dying of cou-
cussion of the brain.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-17
Judement Against .Bsbv Buptinr. -

~ NEW YoRK, Jan. lT.-Judment for sac, IS2
was eutersd Monday against Charles Ar
buckle, the coffee merchant In pursuance of
!. The verdict Of the jury in the suit for breach
ASof promise brought by Miss Clara Campbell
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-17
IrI.h Honor. 70 EnglI.h state.man.

DUBLIN, Jan. L7.--Ths corporation of the
city of Dublin has conferred the freedom of
the city upon Lord RipOn and John Morley.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-17

A gentleman may bring himself to
make New Yearfvislts in a hanson cab
1t the carte de yisite is the proper sort
wagon to 60 in.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-17

Riggs house he was taken suddenly and So
riously i'll, and reached his room with the ut
most difficulty. DR.. Sewers was promptly
called in, and pronounced tue attack a chill
on the congestive order, administered the
proper medicine and advised the speaker to
keep quiet for several days, as he was in
great need Of rest and his nervous system
greatly impaired. The illness OF Mr.. Car.
Isle will doubtless prevent him from presid-
ing over the house for the next few days, and
ho may be compelled to give up his trip to
Georgia, where he expected TO go Saturday
to deliver his speech ON revenue reform AT
a. m Tuesday he was somewhat improved
and the high fever that be had oarly in the
evening had slightly abated.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-17
SPEAKER CARLISLE HAS A CHILL.

The Kentucky Statesman Taken Suddenly
and Seriously ILL.,
WASHINGTON CITY, Jan lG-SPefker
Carlisle has not heen well Cor several days
and has complained of feeling badly. on
day evening while at the dinner tAbls A the
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-17

WASHINGTON CRY, Jan. 1.-THE debate
in the house Monday over the report of the
committee on accounts relating to delays in
supplying government printing was ami
mated and partisan. The report indorsed
the public printers sto tement that delay had
occurred but twice, aud both times was the
result OF the extraordinary industry Of con-
gressmen in the matter Of getting up bills
and introducing them. The Democrats de-
Tended the public printer, and the Repub-
licans attacked him, but all the blame was
finally thrown upon congress- Mcmillan of
Tennessee thought that congress was to
blame for the delay Of the printing Of CO, be
cause it ordered the printing of qua Titles of
stuff which mono but crank would write
and none but a fool would read.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-23
HOPING. FOR A WHOLESALE BREEZE
;NTRlEs IN THE sEAwANHAKA CORINTluAN

YACHT CLUE RACE FOR TODAY
Tho Seawanhaka COrnthian Yacht Club race, which
takes place today gives promise OF being exceedingly
Interesting provided there is good breeze, and I'm
the matter OF weather the Seawanhaka Club generally
has better luck than the NcwYork Yacht Club Among
the schooncrs the sea Fox, the Miranda and the Gray
ling Will meet again. No one who witnessed the per
Torrance of the Grayng Thursday viii be disposed
TO doubt that she will win again. IL the Sea Fox has
in her the speed of the GIayling II will take
time to get her in shape to show H. and she Will
show It while her big club tOpsa flaps like shirt
hung out to dry.
Among the third-class slOOps and cutters the
Katrina, Fanny and Stranger VIII again be the con
tcsfants. The Shamrock is entered, but It IS not
likely that she will start, for the same reason that
she didn't start Thursday in the NewYork Yacht
Club rcgatta-he death of brother OF her owner. J.
Rogers Maxwell With the Shamrock out It is almost
forcgone conclusion that the Katrina Will win. Per
haps the most interesting contest OF the day viii be
that between the Nymph and the Banshcc IN the
seventh class. Both crack sl0Ops and both OF
about the same wacrlne length-within fraction
OF forty feet The Nymph Is a new boat designed by
burgess The Banshec was designed by Cary smith
and was launched last season. In both boats their de
signers have done their best and therefore the result
viii attract much attention. All the yachts Will be
sailed by amateurs.
The start viii take place at ii a. m, between The
committee steamer and Buoy Is, Off Bay Ridge in the
Upper Bay. For the larger classes the course Will
be TO Buoy 10, thence to and around Buoy IL, and
thence to and around the Sandy Hook LghtshIp and
return over the same course tlasscs . and T. after
rounding Buoy IL, turn the Scotland Lightship and
then return Louis u. Bayard, Francis o. de Luce
Jules a. Montant, L. +. dOrmiculx and W. Morris
Rowland are the committee I'm charge OF the race.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-23

Why So Many Ladies' Cry Clearly Explained ana u.~
II Can BE Avoided Carefully Described.

1t is safe say that not woman in ten thou..,1
lives single week in which she does not either eyv !.
feel like crying. The OF ife disappoinments ana
more than all else, weaknesses and pains make all vop.,
more less miserable. This is all wrong Women vs,.
made for happiness. not for misery. When woman 4.
weak she requires strength Her body her mind and ~,
her faculties and functions must be put healthy con-
dltion, she strength Nature 4, alv,v.
ready to do this, but almost always requires A.
sstance and the question therefore u.s. How can mature
best be assisted 7,
The finest physicians in tho medical profession havs
agreed that nothing surely and easily does this A purs
spirits taken in moderation either before meals or br
tween meals. The effect is to gently and heathlly slim
uae all the faculties 10 vigorous action and thus nature
Is assisted and strength Is given There are hundreda
OF thousands Of ladies' in America to-day are eowins
stronger healthier and attractive appearance nv
the iudicious use OF Duny's Pure Malt whiskey Mans
OF these ladies the wives OF Ministers and
and hundreds Of them Temperance women. The,
realize that Duys Pure Malt Whskey Is medicine nx
drink and that 10 furnishes only nostivy
help weakened bodies that has ever been discovery
Great should Do exercised however, TO secure onS
the genuine which is absolutely pure for there are nanx
s0caed whiskeys in the market that are positive TX
jury to any who them. 1 venture IN ssss,.
however, that not woman In Ave hundred who vii
carefully this great aid TO health In moderation viii
continue 10 suffer from weaknesses but the CONTRARY
will ind renewal not only OF youthful yigor but Is
color brightness and all those qualities which indicatx
the presence OF perfect health
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-23
NETWORK CITY.

There were o,403 immigrants landed yesterday at
Castle Garden.
The charge of malpractice in the Of Sophie Rey
nauId against Dr. George Valiant, who was arrested
about three weeks ago. has been dismissed by JUSTICE
Ford The woman wrote a letter TO the Justice ex
onerang DIT. Valiant
The first regular meeting of the Produce Exchange
DuIIdinc and Loan Association Will be held in the
Call Room of the Exchange on Monday at 4 p H.
II is stated that nearly 5000 shares Of stock In the
association have already been subscribed for
Tho Board of Estimate yesterday appropriated So 900
TO build a cottage in Mt Morris Park
No news of the missing ship Fdragut had been Nc
ccvcd by Vernon H. Brown & Co., her conslgnces up
TO last night. She is now 15f days on her voyage
from Calcutta to this port.
Among the passengers landed yesterday from the
steamship state Of Indiana was Sarah LicnkoKi' age
sixteen who was found to be insane few days after
the vessel left Glasgow. She was placed In the nos
initial at Castle Garden in care Of Dr. Shultl
II the crank who signed c. b. Johnson to a mos
sage announcing his intention jump from the Brook
lyn Bridge yesterday had made the attempt nc would
have been assured of at least twcnyseven spectators,
for that number OF policemen detailed Tor special
duty 10 prevent tho foohardy act NO ono Csc tooA
any interest in the matter
In the Court of Special Sessions yesterday John
Popc of No - Ecavcr-st., was convicted OF selling
pools on horse races and sentenced 10 pay hne OF
$3.50. The complanants were william tord' william
b. Stewart and Albert a. Kramer.
Mayor Hewitt received 81 from tho Lafayette BE-
nevolcnt Associations in response to his appeal for
the 5000 homeless people of Dubois, Penn
The schooner William Slater, bound from Hoboken
10 Bangor with coal run into by the incoming
Fau River steamer CITY of Ftchburg during thick
fog about a. m. yesterday, five miles east OF hatons
yecl, Che scbooncr's bowsprit, flying ilbboom, fig
nrc.bcad and hcadgear were carried away, and mo
steamers starboard bow was stove In. The steamer
towel the schooner back to New-lork
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-23


Tho Ladies' Aid Society Of the First Prespy
Church, Mount Vernon, gave lawn party on inc
enacious grounds of Mrs. James H. HuinInel yestcr
day afternoon and evening. There was Punch ana
Judy show and games for the children IN me acD
noon and an interesting literary and musical pro-
rramme in the evening closing with refreshmests
The First Presbyterian Church Of Mount Vernon on
Thursday night took the first positive step Toward Sc
curing a permanent place OF worship, voting almost
unanimously purchase plot OF ground zoo by iVo
seet in sIxih-ayc second st. good part OF the
nurchase money subscribed at the meeting ana
The remainder VIII not long remain In doubt.
John Heron. George Everson, and Samuel Parson
we're detected In the act of dumping garbage from CITY
bargcs of Huckleberry Island, near New Rochelle yes
tcrday Captain COnkln, with Officers Kelly and
etouter arrested them and Justice John J. Crcnnan
held each to bail in the of $500 TO answer for the
offence.
Henry c. Merritt Of Porchcser recently died while
dIllne tho Offices of Receiver of Taxes OF the Town
of Rye, Collector Of tho town OF Rye ana
village Of Port chester and Collector Of school Districts
No A. Portchcstcr and No. >, or Milton. On eXamina.
ton OF his accounts yesterday 1t was discovered tha
there deficiency OF cash amounting 10 aoou'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-23
THE ENTRIES For TO-DAY.

The Coney Island Jockey Club gives to-day another
OF its star programmes and racing Of the highest
quality and keencs interest may be expected, and as
Saturday half holiday crowd Will be present IL Will be
a lively day indeed.
The first race has the big field Of wenty-thrce but
It will not be divided as with the other big fields
too long delays would be caused The fast thrceyear
old Cruier should win, with Fitzroy second.
The Mermaid Stakes for three yearold FLIES should
give fine race between Gorge and Bella B., and
Gorgo's running yesterday good that she
should win, we'll ridden, with Bella B. second.
Bill Barnes showed 50 much promise Wednesday
that he may WIN the third race, while sam Ward may
run sccopd, although Dlabl0 has n chance
The sheepshcad Bay Handicap will bring together
again many Of the best Suburban horses, with The ad
dition OF Eoan Terra Gotta should win, with Linden
second. go
The fifth should 60 to the Morrssey stable, with
Bclvidere second
Tattler may win the race the grass, Lancaster
second
Following are the list OF probable starters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-23
M pRorIDE FOR DR. O'DWYER's FAMILY

Dr. william O'Dwyer, the well Known LIS" -'"'
allst who died at his home In iichiS-s" d on'" a.
,of, wife and several children unprOvdcd for The
rector was one of the most popular men In the
seventh Ward, and always gave his professional ser
vices freely TO the poor, whether they had money 10
nav him or not He worked like beaver in the Tres
dental election Of 1854. in the interest of the Rc?ub
lIcan candidate, and many hundreds of votes In
that section of the city from the wage-workers. AS
his wife and children arc now almost In want' MS
friends have arranged for bcneht performance 10
take place at the Windsor Theatre SUNDAY evening,
III "Frank, Murtha the manager, has promised
-, c,vc tbe use of the house, and will produce many
well known artists upon the occasion free OF charge
Wetne's G9th Regiment Band will furnish the music
p%H'C'ivu Justice John Henry Mccarthy Is chairman
- 20 The committee: James f. Tracey, vce-chairman,
and NJ McMann, treasurer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-23
Jersey CITY.

Policemen Rycrson and Doughery, who we're con-
vcted Of false imprisonment in arrcstlng John Boyd,
clerk of the Board Of Fechol1cs, because he took the
part of two women who accused the policemen OF
Insulting them, were each fined s25 and costs yes
terday.
David Devlln, age eight, OF No. 342 FOurth.st.,
was arralgned before Justice Wanser, yesterday,
charged with entering Henry Delanegas grocery store
at No. 3O3 Newark-ave., and stealing gold watch.
The watch was once the properly of James Maey,
Of Now Haven, Conn, who was accused of completely
In the murder of Jennie Cramer. Devn was com
mitted for trial.