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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-15
pledged to VOTE for sherman,

COLuMRCs, O., March l5-The delegates
to the Republican convention Of the Thir-
teenth congressional district at Lancaster
Wednesday chnse Jared P. Bliss and John w.
Jones delegates TO tile national convention AT
Chicago, requiring them to pledge themselves
10 vote for Sherman. and adopting strong
resolution indursing the senator for the pres
identi;J nomination Lancaster is the birth
place of SSeeiiatol Sherman.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-15
NEW YORK COMING OUT.


A Heavy Loss.
New York, March 15-Steady progress
toward ultimate release from the effects
of the great storm has been made. Large
gangs of laborers were at work all day on the
main arteries of traffic and the streets in
which are car tracks, and the picks and shov-
els removed vast quantities of ice and snow
from pavements Two or three lines of sur
face cars began to run Wednesday afternoon,
and others will follow more rapidly.
All the trunk lines of railroad running from
this city renewed their battle against the
drifts, with better measure of success than for
the past two days the drifting ceased,
Managers say they begin to see daylight.
The afternoon papers estimate the business
loss, contingent loss, and actual pecunary
outlay which the storm will occasion in New
York city at not less than $1,000, 900, and the
total loss to the states involved at $50, 600
There is little improvement in the condition
of telegraph wires the south and east still be-
ing cut off, and there is little if any communi-
cations with the west.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-15

COLUMBIA, $. c., March ia most re-
markable case Of triplets is reported from
Sumter county -Four days ago the wife of
Aleck johnson, respectable farmer, gave
birth TO child The following day Mrs
johnson became the mother of a second baby,
and two days after, still another arrived. The
three babies were in healthy condition and
they and their mother are all doing well.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-15

roads In question were not constructed, Ac.
cumpanying the letter is draft OF hill to
he introduced in congress, FORGETTING all the
lands claimed under the granting acts of these
roads except such as may have been sold to
innocent purchasers. The attorney general
is requested 10 institute suit to cancel all pat
ents with the above exceptions.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-15
An Embargo Even on PoIitlcs.

JERSEY CITY, N. j., March 15.-The local
elections which were to have been held in
many New Jersey towns Tuesday were pre-
vented by the storm. 1t is impossible to learn
tue results in the few towns which held cleo
lions as there il little or no communication
At the election at Carstate the Democrats
elected their candidates to all the offices by "a
small majority. The Republicans usually
carry the election by large majority -
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-15

INDIANAPOLIS, March 15-The death of
Mrs. w. B. Bedell of Vincennes, and the Sis
picion that it was occasioned by beiug poison
ed by DR. Bedell, her husband, has caused
much of a sensation in that part of the state
The body of Mrs Bedell was exhumed and
the internal organs sent here for analysis
The report Of the analysts is that there is not
the slightest trace of poison of any kind
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-15

VICTORIA, B. c., March 15.-lntelligence
has been received of the drowning in the
Skirna river, Alaska, Feb. 20, of Rev. Mr.
Sheldon, Mrs. R. Cunningham and two In
dams 1t is thought that the Sheldon re-
ferred to is Rev. Sheldon jackson, the noted
Indian missionary, in charge of the Indian
schools in Alaska under the direction of tile
government.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-15

BALTIMORE, March l5.-At the meeting
of the directors of the Baltimore Il Ohio rail
road Wednesday the following officers were
confirmed: First vice president, Orland
Smith; third vice president, C. X, Lord; gem
eral freight traffic manager, Frank Har-
riott, general freight agent; Charles e
Ways.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-15

Il wonder" she said, why ! am re-
ceiying so many birthday calls this year
! believe every agreeable man in the
city has been here" Don't you know
the reasonf" asks her sensible mother.
1t is because last year half our visitors
were in bed with colds. This year they
have all learned to use DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-15

MANDAN, D. T, March 15.--The Mandan
RollerMill company has shipped a carload
of the first grade of flour to sufferers from
the blizzard in the east.
CANTON, D, T., March 15-The Advocate
has started a fund for the relief of sufferers
in the recent blizzard in New York and other
New England states. Clothing and money
will be taken Dakota will respond nobly to
the relief of the eastern sufferers
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-15
BIG LAND STEAL DEVELOPED


WASHINGTON CITY, March 1.-THE presi
dent has received from the secretary of the
interior for transmission to congress the re
port of Mr.. j. B. McNamee relative to the
land grant wagon roads in Oregon, and his
recommendations as to the same The amount
of land granted to aid in the construction of
these roads is as follows: The Willamette
valley and Cascade mountain military road
$40, 40 acres; Oregon Central military road.
sos, 400 acres; Dalles military road Gs5, 44d
acres ..se@
All this land, the report says, was certified
70 the roads by various governors, though this
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-15

PATERSON n j., March 1.-THE blizzard
has caused great Inconvenience and suffering
in this city. All factories have been com
PEELED to shut down for want of coal. Bust
ness is completely paralyzed. The sufferings
of the poor are extreme and it is feared that
many will perish because of the lack of coal
and nrnNisinns
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-15
RAILWAY COACHES cAPsIzE0.


Wounded-One Killed.
louisville, Pa, March l5.-The train for
Tamaqua, on the Philadelphia a. Reading
railroad, leaving here at l2;25 Wednesday
afternoon, was deraied by a broken frog at
Newkirk switch The passenger coaches
were detached and rolled over, trucks upper
most Great trouble was experienced in
rescuing the passengers from the upturned
coaches, which, fortunately, were not fired.
Sixteen passengers and train men were seri-
ously hurt, and all were more or less in
jured.
George Hume, aged -, of Shamokin, the
front brakeman, was killed. The wounded
were: w f. Klinesmith, Thomas Brown,
statesmen, Philadelphia; A. Josephs, New
York; Dennis Sullivan, Tamaqua, limbs
broken aud otherwise badly injured; Mrs.
Hnggerty and daughter, Of Philadelphia,
both internally injured, the former, it is
thought, fatally; Conductor Berkheimer
and Brakeman Fiske lianley, injured. Hume's
head and limbs were severed from his body.
They were gathered up and sent home
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-15

ODESSA, March 15-Odessa and the region
outlying have been visited 10y tremendous
wind and snow storm, which still prevails
Many of the streets of this city are impassa
bic, and numerous accidents are reported.
No mails are arriving or being dispatched
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-15

WASHINGTON CITY, March l5.-l'he senate
has confirmed w. f. Graham, as postmaster
at Madison, Wis, and l.. b. Nash, as asso
ciate justice of the supreme court of Wash
ingtOn territory.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-15

BERLIN, March l5.-Drifting ice broke the
Sassin bridge Wednesday, precipitating fifty
persons into the water. A large part of them
were drowned Eleven bodies have been re-
covered
VIENNA, March 15-Twelve persons were
drowned 10y the falling of a bridge ut Hohe-
nau lower Austria Wednesday,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-15
Seven Reported Lost.

BALTIMORE March 1.-THE oyster schoon-
er Smirk, is reported to have capsized in
Choptank river near Cambridge, and the
of seven drowned
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-15
The Emperor at the window.

BERLIN, March l5.-Emperor Frederick,
after passing a good night, appeared at a
window of the palace Wednesday morning,
and frequently thereafter during the day
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-15
FROM NUMEROUS POINTS.


ELIZABETH, N. j., March 15.-Alexander
Bennett, John Lee, and another employee of
the Singer company, at Elizabethport, living
on Staten Island, were lost in crossing Staten
Island sound on Monday afternoon. They
started at l o'clock in a small rowboat when
the wind was blowing a gale. The empty
craft has been found in the ice, drifted far
ont of its course
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-15

LONDON, March IA violent snow-storm
prevails throughout England, Wales and
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-15

The heart, like a Waterman, should
conflne itself to its regular beat.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-15
JOE BROWN OF GEORGIA.
A PLEA IN THE SENATE FOR INTER-
NAL REVENUE REPEAL.

lie Figure, ID Out That the Honest Far
mer liza, Nothing To Complain of In the
Tarin'-An English Claim sur Burned
Cotton-Land Grabbing ia Oregon EN-
posed Congressional Record.
WASHINGTON CITY, March l5--Senator
Brown, of Georgia, made an extended speech
"Wednesday apropos Of a resolution introduced
by him in January calling for the repeal Of
the internal revenue laws at the earliest pos
sible moment Brown sat during the deliv-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-15

Someone has invented pocket> rifle.
Pickpockets consider it an invasion of
their rights
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-15

Oats--New 39c.
| H4y-Timotny-S14 co.
| Hay-Wild, SS:u0&Sl2.OO
| Rye--456G50c.
Corn New. 48d4Tc
Potatoe s. S5GS7hc
| Turnps -15C
| Cogl-sIoft lilo hRiu go
Cord Wood Oak S4.25; Hickory, So.
| Strsw-ST 90: baled ST.5l
| BArley-5Oc
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-22
Bald Heads Happy.

OF the kind il was q good show. The
company Of 'forty beautiful ladies" had
dEindled down TO about fifteen females
whose claim to beauty had long since de-
parted, but what was lacking IN numbers
and facial attractions was made good by az
olio programme that took with the
crowd. The crowd vss essen
tally male. II was a representa-
ton Of the business men OF Austin tina,
would have done credit TO board CT trade
meeting or one called together TO discuss
2 rev railroad scheme. They were all
there, married and single, and any of you
wives VINO believe that your lesser half was
sr the store or Office last night, however
much he nay so protest, are easily de-
ceiyed.
Of the programme there is little to say,
save that it was in the main well
given. Il vss regular variety
performance and noting more. TIE best
features were the singing of the La
Porte sisters, the knock-6own-snd-get-up
comedy parts Of Heating and Flynn, the
eccentric wit and acting of Van 0sten and
the contortion spectcislties of the we'll
known Hilton.
Tonight will be presented the "Streets
OF New York" by Frank Kilday and an eI-
celleGt company.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-22
Government Pensions.

AUSTIN, Tex, November Il, 1888
To the Editor Of tAe Statesman:
The great civil war between the north
ern and southern states is now over, and
after disunion they are again the United
States of America.
May We not now without passion wisely
and quietly look back aud contsm plate
with calmuess its cause, its results, and
learn from them how to avoid forever
another conflict between the different
sections of our common country:
Negro slavery, its csuse,is gone forever,
but the southern soldiers who fought so
long and so well against overwhelming
numbers and resources are left out in the
cold, poor, friendless and pennies, while
the northern soldiers, whether native born
or foreign mereenaries, are petted, fe:ed
and pensioned by tie common govern
ment of both.
Eyes, that is true" says bloody shirt,
"it is not only true, but isst, right and
proper"
Public sentiment and COMMON sense
deny this error OF bloody shirt, aud assert
truthfuuy "the southern soldiers who
fought under Lee were just as good men,
in every thing worthy, true and honor
able, as those who fought under Grant.
The former fought in obedience TO the
laws OF their states. In the language of
General Lee, Il thought ny allegiance IVES
due to Virginia Never before on this
continent had been displayed more heroic
courage and chi7slrous daring thsn were
exhibited by confederate soldiers in our
late civil war, wherein brother fought
against brother and father syainst son an
the same blood stained fields Of battle.
Bankers Hill. Trenton and yorktown
were very small affairs Ehsr
compared with Antietam, Gettysburg OF
the Wilderness. Is it not now time for
the press to take up this subiec. and yea
son upon it! Not in order 10 again part
oar union il jeopardy, but in order that
the sons Of those who contended 20 gal.
lsn'!y, but unsuccsefuily, az Manassas, Shiloh
and Cold Harbc r,may be irduc 4 20 love a
union held together, not By the bayons.,
but By true liberty, exact justice and per
feet equality. Our government was not
established to grant pensions to foreign
uercenaries, nor northern soldiers 70 the
exclusion Of southern soldiers, but ito form
more perfect union, establish Justice.
ensure domestic tranquility, provide for
the common defense, promote the general
welfare and secure the blessings of liberty
TO ourselves and our posterity.n
II the different states of the union wish
TO pension worthy citizens who are poor
and destitute, let them do so. The state
of Texas gave 1880 acres of land to it's
poor, disabled confederate soldiers. No
one complains. If the northern states
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-22
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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-22
Some Opinions.

In its issue of Novem Der 0 the New York
Herald gives a series of interviews with
various business men and politicians on
both sides in all parts of the county, in
which are expressed their opinions on the
probable result of Harrisou's election.
Among them are found the following ex-
pressions of prominent Austin gentle
men:
John D. McCall-"The election of Har-
rison will have little effect on the state DO
lIticslly or in business way, and the
south is able to stand it."
j. G. Degress-"I think the present
prosperity will continue; that people lost
sight of candidates personally and voted
their convictions on principles of protec-
ton against free trade. The prosperity
of the south is assured for four years un-
der republican administration. believe
the election of Harrison will break the
solid south, and in two years Texas will be
among the doubtful states. Harrison will
give the country free and conservative
administration"
F. NJ. Maddox-"There will be no appre.
ciable effect on business. The effect of
Harrison's election will be to consolidate
politically the south, west and northwest
against the manufacturing east. No more
effect will be conferred on New York, but all
attention will be given combining the
south and west on all national party issues.
1t will increase democratic majorities in
Texas"
John Hancock-'I was at frs. ba5lv
cut down and chsgrined, but later thougbt
made me consider the greatest boon TO the
state-an affection in II ercy sent. Texas
will now turn from New York and make
deep water port for herself, and pay at
tention to developing her own resources
DR.. j. j. Tobin-"It is an absolute evil
dencs that the north intend TO crush every
progressive move the south wants to
make"
Frank Hamilton-"The effect will be
beneficial to the entire south. The demo
cratic party while in power attempted TOO
radical changes aud made grave mis-
takes. l consider it an evidence of great
ness of the American people, and a fine
condition of sentiment when the mistakes
OF one party insure the success of the
other"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-22
Reception and German,

Judge sd Ms i. " Terrell, Miss Anderson
;; home W=cr=s5sv evening, November i. IRON
Until o'clock Dancing 81 O'eiock-
Such was the white-Singe1 messeny
that brought oat yesterday evening the
full representation OF the society of Aus
tin. As may be seen, the reception vas
given By Judge and Ms. Terrell in honor
OF the debut OF Miss LeLs Anderson, their
beautiful ard fascinating daughter. The
afternoon reception was formal intro
duction OF the dsbutsnte TO the married
and older friends of her mother ard sis
;er=. In this the entertainers were assisted
By Mrs. Lewis Hancock. Mra. Thad 4,
Thomson, Mrs. Walter Brsmond and Mrs.
Rector, all sisters of Miss Anderson, and
by Misses Julia Male, Hayes Bowers, An.
ME Hunter and Minnie Pope, her intimate
friends.
The floral decorations of the residence
we're rich and beautiful in tha extreme,
the interior being perfect bower OF
roses and rare eIo.ics. The scene was
made more enchanting By the strains OF
sweet music that filed the cir during the
entire evening.
The costumes Of the ladies receiving
were as follows:
Mrs. 4. ". rehabilitation cafe az
les cashmere with CONT train of plush 70
match, and trimmings OF Jet pssse men
trie; diamonds.
Mrs. Hsncock-Cream faille With pink
brccade and Duchess lace trimmings
diamond ornaments.
Mrs. ThomsOn-Cream faiue with tulle
oyerdrsss; natural flowers ard diamonds
Mrs.. Breu ond-Pale blue faille with
tulle trimmings and diamonds.
Mrs. Rector-Blue yelve. With poin.
ace, court train and pearl ornments.
Miss Anderson-White moire silk, demi
train, Marie AntCiLette sleeves, bssGas Of
Irish poiLt lace; pearl and diamond orna-
meuts.
Miss Hun,er-Blsck Spanish net with
rose pink gird!e,Y neck basque and sleeve
less, corssgs Of ostrich tips, and diamond
ornaments.
Miss Na.le-Blsck Spanish lace and
net,V-neck and sleeveless; diamond orua-
ments.
Miss BoveIs-Pink silk and tulle, decol-
lette and Sleeveless, dancing length; emer-
aid ornaments.
Miss Pope-Whi,e satin with skirt OF
white lace, square neck and long sleeves;
pearl passemeutrie, pearl necklace.
The reception closed at o'clock, from
which time until the entertainers
were given an opportunity to rest and re-
fresh thems =lves for the german given 70
the younger friends OF Miss Anderson.
This was on equally as elegant Though
somewhat lighter ana gsyerl plan as the
reception. Il was programme german,
and thoroughly enjoyable throughout.
Miss Anderson, thus ushered into the
busy, swiftly flowing tide of the society
current, enters with a destiny to every
temporal happiness, AMI though all her
days be full OF roses, with no thorns to
mar their beauty aud perfection, she will
have only what is due true merit, and hers
will they be if the hearty and unanimous
wish of her countless friends can bring
them.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-22
100 Doses One Dollar
AMERICA.
4 MANOR YOUTHS FIRST EFyoB7

MANOR YOUTHS FIRST EFroR7.
AmsTics, lAnd Of the free,
Long survive your liberty:
Nay nsiions on yo1 gaze and say
Americas shAll Be our way.
Your struggles hsye been Eercs snd gre,t.
First with the Indians, who, Of late.
Have wesker grown. By torce AID trsud
And purchase you've become the lord
OF this biosd land, which they, Of yore.
Without eOnstrzini have oft reamed e..
Your next struggle Il batter worth
Our stmirstiOn hsn your first:
Whc1 George, the tyrsnt, struya 10 be
\ d=spO', ruling over thee:
De taxed yon without y0ur consent,
! change your feelings uncerweni:
In=teai Of love yo1 gave him hste,
In=.esd Of gold, Resistance great.
4 bloody ws- with him yol wsged,
His wish for gold with blood sssuased,
With blood OF 1is own soldiers. too,
More than tbs, which was shed By you.
IouE freedom Be then recognized;
Bypri7stion you'd gained the prize,
4 pTiza thst wss we'll worthy thee:
And thou vert worthy liberty.
\ Constitution n=-t you framed,
The Constitution low 20 famed:
The same that binds Am=riea
together, and Is suErsms lsw
Throughout the States that now comprise
The Union, which did thus arise.
The next great shock ron hsi to stand
Wss when tide South nide its damand;
That Il, that you would LET II Be
Forever from the Union free.
War, tor four yesrs you once more Esged,
And mighty armies were engaged;
But ST last you gained the csy:
lha Scuth's vision was swept 4wsy:
S=ctiorsl tstrsd lain szide;
North snd South hsye q common pride,
Tie dead Is bur!ai. let it b.,
Our cries freedom snd unity.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-22
Credit to Whom Due.

While The STATESMAN claims q variety
Of credit for the excellent and systematic
way in which the election returns Sere re.
ceiyed and given to the public, i. desires 20
give special credit where it is most de-
served. The idea OF the stereopticon dis
play of the bulletins which met with such
unqualified approval of the great crowds
that gathered, and the establishment Of g
headquarters for the receiving OF the
county returns originated with
NE. :. W. DRIsEILL,
the courteous and efficient foreman of TEE
STATEsMAS composing room. NJ. Driskill
labored with an indOmitable energy in the
collection of funds necessary 20 defray the
expenses, in making the contracts and az
rsngements for having the returns brought
to the headquarters from the different
wards and precincts, and all other incl
dentsls to the work of properly compiling
and adjusting the returns. He had for
the county vote q tabulated statement in
blank ready to be filed up Is TIE returns
came In, and from this statement, as fast
as ready, the vote of the county wss made
up and published in TEE STATEsMAS. IL
this latter there were necessarily some
slight errors which have since been cor
rected, and yesterday morning, after care
ful revision, the foil report Of the county
vote was published in TIE STATE NAN.
The publishers take pleasure in cOmpli-
menting Mr. Driskill on the correctr ess
and efficiency OF his work.