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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28
CONFEDERATE VETS AGAIN.
The Blair Bin Debated in the Senate
Post Retains His Seat in the House.

The Blair BIN Debated In the Senate
Post Retains His Seat In the House.
WASHINGTON CITY, March % An invita-
ton to attend the funeral of the late Chief
Justice Waite in the hall of the representa-
tives was accepted Tuesday by the senate.
A bill was introduced for the purchase by
the government Of the Portage Lake ship
canal. The Blair resolution to prefer eX-
Confederate soldiers in appointments of ex-
rebels to office came up, and Riddleberger
said he represented the rank and file of the
rebel army, who were the loyal men of to-
day in that section, and many of them had
to beg their bread Edmunds said the bill
destroyed all distinctions between treason and
loyalty, and was a monstrosty. The bill
went over, and that for the
purchase of United States bonds
with the surplus was taken up
on Stewards amendment to authorize the de
post Of gold or silver bullion and issue of GER
tifcates therefor. Teller spoke on the sub
iect, denying that silver had deprecated, and
the bill went over until next week. Sherman,
Allison, Evarts, George and Gray were ap-
pointed committee to accompany the re-
mains of Chief Justice Waite to Toledo, and
after an executive session the senate ad-
journed.
The house confirmed the right to his seat of
Representative Post from the Tenth Illinois
district, thus ending the Northington-Post
contest Cultivate spoke in favor of the
Union Pacific funding bill, after which the
military academy appropriation was passed.
The public land bill was then discussed with
out action until adjournment.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28

TUCSON, A. T., March 2s.-United States
Marshal W. X. Meade has forwarded to Sec
Rotary of State Bayard an account of his ar
rest while pursuing train robbers in Mexico
He says he was jailed for fourteen days and
not told for all that time why he was ar
rested; that bail was refused; that the Mexi-
cans would not continue the pursuit of the
robbers, although he offered to pay all ex-
penses and capture was nearly certain.
When released he was told that the arrest
was made because he was in Mexican terri
tory with an armed posse. He asked for his
arms and horses, but was refused unless he
would sign a statement that he had been
cautiously treated. This lie would not do
and the Mexicans would not even give him "A
receipt for the property.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28

WASHINGTON CITY, March 2s.-When Sec
rotary Whitney was told Tuesday that his
name was mentioned in New York papers as
that of the prominent politician referred to
by Mr. Gould, in connection with the Kr nsas
Pacific prosecution he said "You may say
in the broadcast language that you can write
that it is wholly without foundation. 1t is
not true that | have had any connection
whatever with the indictment proceedings.
l have no interest in the bonds myself; |
know of no one who has | do not know and
have never seen any of the parties who are
the COMPLIMENTS nor have | exchanged a
word with the counsel on this subject"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28
"Loaded Shells" In Court.

MINNEAPoLIs, Mimi, March 2s.-ln the
Welch-Vilas libel suit Tuesday "a box Of de
positions taken in Madison by order of the
court was examined The box was labeled
Fifty Loaded Shells" The first shell was
Il deposition from Seth Bartlett, who said he
was pressing claim against the company
for $ls but that Col. Villas came to him
threatening endless litigation, and holding
out amnesty in the shape of 500 for himself,
and 500 for his lawyer. Seth accepted the
amnesty. This affidavit was ruled out by
the court. Buell. f. Hutchinson's affidavit
that all the records of the company had been
burned was submitted, but the state objected,
saying the records were of course burned
when the company went out of business, but
that there was nothing criminal Or suspicious
in that fact
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28
TELLER TO THE RESCUE OF SILVER.
The DeprecIa on Not Due to Over-Produc-
ton, but Decentralization.

WASHINGTON CITY, March 2S.-While
the bill for the purchase of government
bonds with the treasury surplus was before
the senate Tuesday, Teller made "A speech in
REPUTATION of the statement made by Platt,
that the depreciation of silver was due to its
over-production. He did not believe that
any person, whose Judgment was entitled to
any consideration whatever save and except
those who were connected with the executive
department of the government, and the
senator from Connecticut), would seriously
make such statement He denied that sill
yer had fallen. He knew that it would not
now buy as much gold as it would buy in
1873; but las the senator from Nevada had
stated it would buy more wheat, more
corn, more land, more manufactured
goods than it would buy then. If there had
been an honest administration of the finances
of this country there would not have been
anywhere in the world the suggestion that
there was an overp production Of silver. 1t
was not because of over production that there
was such divergence between silver and
gold; but it was because of the demonstration
of silver and that alone Teller insisted that
until the United States government took the
back track, and planted itself squarely on the
doctrine that silver coin must be treated the
same as gold coin the United States would
have little or no effect ON the financial con-
duct of other nations.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28
Tbs"ereat Rock Island Cook Book u

Orders for this popular work will here
after be promptly fillcd. The delay, OF
which some recent subscribers have had
cause to complain, was due to the fact
that the first edition of the revised issue
flor 1889 was exhausted much sooner
than anticipated. Another large edition,
however, has been printed and is now
ready for delivery. Copies mailed, post.
paid, at ten GO cents Cfor POSTAGE in
stamps or coin. Address, E. A. Hol-
brook, G. T. and p. Agent, Chicago.
Also, copies of the famous scientific
series of Christmas ANIMALS, dedicated to
the boys and girls of America--"Watt
Stephens" "Voitagal," Petroleum and
Natural Gas" and Goal and Coke'-ai
ten (1W cents each.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28

NEW YORK, March ga member of the
grand jury of last November wrote Presi-
dent Adams of the Union Pacific asking if
the 50 900, 900 Denver Pacific stock converted
into Union Pacific stock in 1880 is held by the
Union Pacific as an asset. Mr.. Adams re-
piled that the Denver Pacific stock was con
verified to Union Pacific stock, and the Den
Yer Pacific stock was then cancelled The
Union Pacific stock was then issued to Mr.
Gould in exchange for other securities, which
were put in the treasury of the Union Pacific,
and are in part still there, Mr.. Adams adds
that the result Of the transaction was ex-
tremely profitable to the present Union
Pacific company.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28
A STATUE OF THEsvIRGlN.
Proposal to Erect 1t I'm Montreal Park
Creating Much Indignation.

MONTREAL, March 2s- Considerable indig-
nation has been caused in Protestant circles
here by proposition to erect statue of the
Virgin Mary in Mount Royal park. Lists
bearing the signatures of Monsgnor Fabre,
of several judges, and other important per-
sonages, are being numerously signed by Ro-
man Catholics asking the city council to
give the necessary land on the mountain for
the erection Of u statue there, monument of
the Holy Virgin.
The Witness expresses the Protestant senti-
ment when it says edtorially; "The greatest
outrage ever proposed in Canada against our
religious liberties is the proposal to set up a
state Of the Virgin Mary in Mount Royal
park. We can conceive Of nothing more calcu-
lated to abolish all good feeling in this com
munity than such proposition, and nothing
more likely to breed civil dssession than at
tempts by force of majority to carry it out
We do not believe that any intelligent citizen
would in any way promote such a scheme"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28

New YORK, March 2S.-The board of alder
men seem to have lost faith in Mayor Hew-
tits judgment A resolution passed the city
council Tuesday, repeating the ordinance
which gives the mayor power to order flags
to be displayed from the city hall. The alder
men propose to keep that power in their own
hands in the future. The mayor seems de-
termined to keep up his fight against foreign
ism in the city administration. Tuesday he
requested French, of the board of police
commissioners, to furnish statement show
ing the birthplace of the members of the
police force and other details regarding their
nationality
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28

MILWAUKEE, Wis, March 2s-An i'm
portant decision was rendered in the su-
preme court at Madison Tuesday A few
months ago Andrew Bremel, a non union
sailor, shot and killed union sailor. He
was tried for murder, convicted and sent to
states prison, where he now is. During the
trial the Sailors union hired lawyer to as
sist the prosecution. Gen. Bragg, counsel for
Bremel, objected and the objection was sus-
tanned by the supreme court, which gives
Bremel new trial. The higher court ruled
that private parties had no right to hire coun-
sci to assist in the prosecution The decision
is believed to be of considerable more than
local interest.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28

yard-men win have been obtained. There
were no disturbances Tuesday. A number of
deputy sheriffs guard the property OF the
railroad, and will be kept on duty until the
trouble has subsidized.
The following message was received Tues
day by President Perkins, of the Burlington,
date at Boston, Mass, March "a, 1888:
The board Of directors have just passed the fol
lowing resolutions Resolved, That the board
unanimously approve of the presidents course
during the late strike. and consider II is
their duty To offer a steady resistance, regardless
Of consequences, 10 any attempt to take the man
agement of the road from the hands of its own
efs. j. NJ FoRBEs, Chairman.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28

PHILADELPHIA, March 2S.--An important
meeting of the anthracite managers was held
Tuesday All of the coal mining and trans
porting interests Of the Schuylkill Lehigh
Valley and Wyoming regions were repre-
sented 1t was decided to maintain the prices
for anthracite during the season of 1889,
beginning on April /, and to regulate the
output of coal SO that the market shall not
be burdened by over-producton this year.
The methods adopted for the regulation of
the anthracite business will not conflict with
Nhs.l aNN
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28
One Mestern Rnbber KILLED.

DENVER. Colo, March Ex-senator Ia
bor. owner of the Vulture mine near Phoenix
A. T, received information Tuesday that the
posse pursuing the murderers of his mine
manager, Gribbel, and his two companions
had overtaken one of them, who resisted ar
rest and was killed. The bar of bullion, val
ued at s. 900. and Mr.. Gribbel's watch, We're
recovered This entities the posse to 5000
reward
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28

WASHINGTON CITY, March 2S.-Twenty
millions, nearly, is the sum which the river
and harbor bill which will soon be presented
to the house appropriates. For western har
bors some of the amounts are as follows
Chicago, $4,000; Duluth, $4,000 Michigan
City, S95, 900; Milwaukee, $4,000. Superior
and st. Louis bays (Wis), $4,000. The
Mississippi river gets 1885,, 600 from the
mouth of the Missouri to the gulf; st. Marys
river falls and Hay Lake channel, 81 100000;
the Missouri $3.50, 900; Ohio river, S5l5, 900;
Detroit river, $4,000; Illinois river $780,
900; Saginaw river, $4,000; Wabash, SG5,
OOO
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28
Brewers Throw Downthe Gauntlet.

NEW YORK, March 2s.-The Lager Beer
Brewers Protective association, of which
William A. Mills is the national president,
has issued a circular to the journeymen brew
ers and other employees stating that the
members of the association, comprising the
boss brewers of the United States, have de
cded to no longer submit to their dictation
in the conduct Of their business The brew
ci.s say that they do not intend to violate any
of the existing contracts between themselves
and the men, but in future all agreements
will be made Independent OF labor unions.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28
FLOODS ON THE ELBE.



BERLIN, March 2s-Thc hanks of the riyei
Elbe are flooded for a distance of many miles
Hundreds Of villages are submerged An
enormous amount of damage has been done
and many lives have been lost
Minister Won Puttkamcr has started for the
flooded districts, and 4J0 pioneers firm Berlin
Madgehug and Rensburg have been ordered Il
the scene to assist the distressed people 1t is
stated that forty villages are inundated and
that 10000 people have lost every thing they
possessed
The engineering works at the mouth of the
NiStula have been carried away. IL is feared
that the cities of Elbing, Marienburg
Jonasdorf will be ruined. The flood in Hun
gary threatens to again Submerge Szegedin,
Fourteen soldiers were killed on the Ellie
while breaking an ice blockade by blasting.
The Wharf.-The river has burst through the
cmbankmeut on the Russian side and iiooded
the city Of Posen. Detachments of troops
have been ordered to the lower Nistula to
blast away the ice which dams the flood
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28

NEW YORK, March 9S.-Wlliam Dorsheim-
err, editor of The Star, and formerly lieuten-
ant governor Of the state, who went to the
south on March 10 just after the blizzard,
died of pneumonia at 9:22 o'clock Monday
night in the Pulaski house, at Savannah,
Ga. The news was a shock to his friends in
this city, ard he was not in had health when
he left. Mr., DorShcm5r was born in Lyons,
N. Y, in 1882, He studied at Harvard col
lcge, and was admitted to the bar in 1854. In
political life Mr.. Dorshcimer has been promi-
nent. He was Republican in 1850, but
sided with johnson in 1857, and afterward
acted with the Democracy.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28

CHAMPAIGN, His, March 2S-The store OF
E. l.. Dunlap at Savoy, three miles south OF
this city, burglarized again Monday
night. 1t is remarkable for its having been
robbed fifteen times i'll the past six or seven
years. Once burglar was shot and killed
while breaking in, and several others have
been convicted and served terms in state
prison. This last burglar is still at large
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28

KANSAS CITY, Mo, March pa disas-
trous wreck is reported on the Kansas City,
st Joe d Council Bluffs branch of the Bur
lmgton system near Atchison, Kan. 1t was
caused by freight train breaking in two.
The first section was brought to stop, where
upon the second part came down heavy
grade with terrible force Conductor Robin
was instantly killed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28

AN illustration of the friendliness OF
the democratic administration for the
soldier is shown in the case of John Hor>
ton, Of this city, who has just received
back pension money to the amount of
81 ,065. 1t would seem that up to the
advent of the democratic party into pow.
or, Horton was unable to get his clam
recognized by the pension department.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28
THE BURLINGTON YARD-MEN.
Forty Strikers Replaced by New Hands
Perkins Endorsed.

CHICAGO, March 2s.-The officials of the
burlington road state that the men who have
iaoeiy left the service of the road are not
switch tenders, but are the men who make up
IN Ine trains and couple and uncouple the cars.
Ihey are known as yard men Forty new
men 70 Iahe the places of the strikers were
secured tuesday, and by their efforts ninety
SIX cars OF freight, made up in six trains.
were sent cut OF the yards. By Friday next
the Burlington people say the fun fore. of
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28

WASHINGTON CITY, March 27-About fifty
clerks in the various divisions of the New
York custom house were discharged Tuesday
by Secretary Fairehild. "A cut of l5per cent
was made in the salaries of the clerks in the ap-
praiser's office This action is taken to
bring the expenses of the custom house
within the appropriation.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28

NEW YORK, March 2S.-Julius Bernstein, a
violinist of some note, became insane Tues
day while rcllearsing with the cathedral choir
for the Easter Sunday service, and dashed
his expensive violin to pieces on the floor. He
then ran out and continued his wild flight
until captured 10y policeman at Forty sec
ond street and Sixth avenue. He is now in
the insane ward at Bellevue hospital. The
cause of his sudden insanity is unknown
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28

DIES MONIES, Ia, March 2S-The senate
Tuesday passed the printing bill 1t cuts
down cost of printing everywhere, but on
press work makes n reduction of half
The house continued the consideration of the
school book bill, but made no great progress.
The senate also began the discussion of this
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28
Widow Parsons speaks Mt New York.

New YORK, March 2S.-The widow of the
executed Anarchist Parsons spoke at Claren-
don hall Tuesday night, before good sized
audience, exporting her hearers to honor the
memory of the Chicago martyrs" The
tone of the address was not violent
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28

PITTsBURG, Pa, March 2S-At 10 O'Clock
Tuesday morning Frank Lddell, waiter in
Skees restaurant on Fifth avenue, shot and
almost instantly killed Miss Bertha Wise, the
head cook. I4iddell was hunting for rats
with an air-gun. The shooting was apparent
ly accidental Liddell surrendered himself
to the police
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28

LONDON, March 2S.-Tuesday's meeting Of
the Liberal leaders, over which Gladstone
presided, besides supporting the leading prin-
ciples of the local government bill, decided to
endeavor to obtain an amendment making the
county councils entirely instead of partially
alaotiya
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28

BosToN, March 2S.-The suit of F. P.
Tenny against The Congregationalist for
100000 damages for alleged libelous refer
ences to Mr.. Tenny's removal from the presi-
dency of the Colorado college has been de
cided in favor of the defendant
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28
DR.. Hnmmond,s Challenge.

New YORK, March 2S. AT Tuesday nights
meeting of the Nineteenth Century club, Miss
Lydia Bell and DIR. Louise Fiske spoke in sup
port of the efficacy Of the "mind cure" DIR.
w. A. Hammond replied, Offering to give
81 900 for any proof of the statements made.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28

BERLIN March Eft is expected that the
coronation of King Frederick and Queen Vic
toria of Prussia will take place at Konigs-
burg in June
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28

SGouX CITY, la, March pa beautiful
memorial tablet, suitably inscribed, in honor
of the murdered Rev. DIR lluddOck, was un-
yelled Tuesday night in the First Methodist
church. Addresses were made by the lead
ing ministers and temperance workers.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28

If a man could only utilize the iiffused
radiance he witnesses after step ping on
banana peel, Edison would have to show
his bunting at half mast.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28

A daily French paper is 10 be started in
Michigan. 1t is safe to say that Its
editorials, poems and news articles will
all be furnished productions.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28
stocksIager and Anderson Sworn in.

WASHINGTON CITY, March 2S.-Commis
sioner Stockslager and Assistant Commits
sioner Anderson took the oath of office Tues
day afternoon, and formally entered upon
their respective duties.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28

NASHVILLE, Tenn. March 2S.-By the ex-
plosion of IA boiler of Luces saw-miIl, Cooke
vile, Tenn. two white men and a negro
were killed and several wounded
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28

DUBUQUE, Iowa, March 2S.-Bank Exam
liner Stone has concluded his estimate of the
Commercial banks assets. and announces
that depositors will receive Is cents on the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28
Furnacemen Accept a Reduction.

YOUNGSTOWN, o., March Is The furnace
men in the Mahoning valley have accepted
the reduction in their wages proposed by the
operators This action eliminates all posi-
biity # strike
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28
PennsyIyania Railway Director

PHILADELPHIA, March 2S-The annual
election for directors of the Pennsylvania
Railroad company took place Tuesday. There
was but one ticket in the field, namely the
present board.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28

PHILADELPHIA, March 2S.-F. o. c. barley,
the celebrated artist, died Tuesday of heart
disease at the age of 66 years.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28
THE MARKETS.



Board of trade quotations to-day were as fol
lows Wheat-No. May, opened 1719c, CLOSED
7T1S11c asked; June, opened iSc closed 779sc bid
July, opened Sc closed 'i]S5sc bid. Corn
No , May. opened 59c, closed DIS 52c; June
opened 519sc, closed 51lac bid; July, opened
52c, closed 53S-5sc. Oats-No. May, opened
31llc, closed Bic bid; June, opened 3lI4c, closed
sic; July, opened SOa4c, closed 30ssc Pork
May opened S1332le, closed S13.4s19 bid; June
opened $3.50, closed $l34216 bid rd-Nkly,
opened $50, closed S7.5216 bid.
Live stock Following were the quotations. at
the Union Stock yards; Hogs Market opened
fairly active and prices easy but not quotaby
lower; light grades, $5150535; rough pack
ing, S515@5.25 mixed lots, S5.aO1 $40; heavy
packing and shipping lots, S5@@5,55. Cattle
Market strong and prices l5c higher than Fri
day; bceves, S35005iO; cows $1,000 3.40 stock
ers and feeders, $2N0dp360, Sheep Steady; ma
tives $lOO@G15; Westerns, 5000 sos; Texans,
S375d4.s 80; lambs, S55O0G5O.
Produce: Butter Fancy Elgin creamery esq
29c per h; fancy dairy, 23dg2lc; packing stock,
13d lie Fresh laid, 14Iel41Sc per doz;
ice house, SC. Dressed poultry Chickens, 110
Ike per n; turkeys 11Gt lie; ducks, 10Dllc;
geese 90 Toe Potatoes-S5Gu@c per bu; sweet
potatoes, S2.50@ 400 per bib Apples-Choice
S25U6t35O per bbl. Cranberries- Bell and cherry
$500 per Dbl; bell and bugle, S935
New York.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28

NEW YORK, WaTCU q.
Wheat-Quet; No. l red state, 92ladG93c; No.
. do. 0O56c No red winter May, s9lsc bid;
do June SSlIc bid. Confirm; No. mixed
cash 69I6Gb63c; do May, GO4c; do June, 50Isc.
Oats-Firm; No. 3 white state, 400 i0lsc; No.
do, 4l6l i2c; No, mixed April So1sc; do May,
1850. Rye-Dull Barley-Dull Pork-Dull;
mess, $t4.25G lI5o for year old, Lard-Steady;
April 81 So May. 81 "; June $1.S5.
Live Stock: Cattle Dressed beef dull; com
mon to prime city slaughter sides, 7@sc; western,
6lb0TI1c. Gable sfivces from London and Liver
pool quoted American refrigerator beef firm at
9G19Iec Sheep aud Lambs-Trading duh; poor
to fairly prime sheep S45O@4d9; common to
fair yearlings 81 75G07,OO Hogs nominally
steady; live hogs, S5.6OGb.@.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-28
Representative Mills Much Improved.

WASHINGTON CITY, March 2s.-Repre
sentative Mills is reported much improved
and on the high road to recovery.