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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-11
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.
Haie's Committee Presents Its Report
Thereon-Other Legislative Doiups

haie's committee Presents Its Report
Thereon-other Legislative Doings.
WASHINGTON CRY, Oct lin the senate
yesterday Hale presented the report of the
select committee on the operation of the civil
service law under the present administration.
Briefly stated, the report declares that the
law has been practically nullified; that the
condition OF sffairs is as Numerically oppo-
site to the presidents promises as could be
imagined, and that about oil the evils which
civil service reformers complained Of exist
now 1t is suggested, also, that the presi-
dents contribution Of $4,000 to the
Democratic campaign fund was a
direct violation of the law. The
statements are fortified with the evil
dence taken by the committee The minor
ity report is yet to be presented. A resolu-
ton for an inquiry into the complaint that
the Union Pacific bridge at Omaha is an OBJ
struction to navigation was passed. also Q
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-11
The Reign Of the Mob
Fierce Fights on the Chicago
Street Car Lines.
POLICE ATTACKED WITH STONES.

Two Officers Badly Cut by Missiles-A
Plucky "Scab"-An Inadequate Force
of Policemen, Sent to Effect Almost the
Impossible. Have Time of It-Riots on
the " est and North Sides and General
Turbulencs-Mr. Yerkes Declares His
Intention to Fight 1t Out-What the Off
cials say-An Ugly Outlook.
CHICAGO, Oct. ll-LATEsr The battle
for supremacy in the street car controversy
will be fought out in earnest Soon after
l o'clock this morning Mayor Roche, who had
acted as a peacemaker, gave Mr.. Yerkes'
refusal to treat further with the men from
both the north and west sides, except to offer
the proposition be made Monday night That
the strikers committee Indignantly refused,
and left the city hall declaring war to the
end Chief Hubbard says there will be no
more lenincy with rioters, and blood will I'M
doubtedly follow any disturbance to-day
will the police be instructed to shootf'
was afterward asked Superintendent Hub
| bard
@They will meet force with force, and the
cars will run, and peace will he maintained
| if it is nessary to bring mon out"
Then there will be no more barricading
the streets and stone throwing'n
ANY one committing an overt act will
suffer the consequences. So far we have
taken the men at their word but they
have failed to keep it, 10 to-day Wen
see what can I've done They prom
ised not to modest the railway property nor
to be demonstrative aud have been given an
| opportunity to show their good faith Here
after they will be dealt with according to
their conduct and strike or no strike the
cars will move and peace will reign"
Have the police got sufficient arms to
meet the mobp
"They all have pistols, and guns are al
their command"
The mayor has issued proclamation re-
| questing citizens not to collect in crowds
and intimates that if they do they will have
themselves to thank if they get broken heads
He closes with the announcement that order
will be preserved
CHICAGO, Oct ll,-All appeared quie
here yesterday up to about . o'clock in tn,
afternoon. Large crowds assembled arounC
the barns and power stations at the West S d,
ard North Side City railroad depots, bu
everything was quiet, and there were NJ
indications of the trouble that arose later ii
the day. About o'clock In the afternoon
| car was brought out of the Western avenut
| barns on the west side Before the barn
doors We're opened Lieut.. Shea cleared tn,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-11

A CIRCULAR giving the views of Prince
Bismarck on protection, was being circu-
lated in the outskirts of town yesterday,
"hiie the German An erlcan citizens may
nave Great respeC for the ruler of Ger.
M sany' II Is not supPosable that he can
n Ae Them believe that it isSo their in,
= ~, 10 tax themselves for the benefit OF
NJ bern manrS~;turers. This scheme
!. 4 ...--s4at publican machine to catch the
herman vote won't work.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-11
Big Iniuns En- Route to Washington.

WASHINGTON CITY, Oct IA party Of
Sioux chiefs from the Standing Rock agency,
who are en- route TO Washington City on
matters connected with the treaty for open
ing the reservation, arrived in ST. Paul yes
terday morning. The delegation Is under
charge Of Agent Mclaughlin and Interpreter
Louis Prlmeaux. Il viii he joined by par
ties from four other agencies, increasing the
delegation to slxty-four chiefs in all. The
party includes Sitting Bull, John Grass, Gall,
and Mad Bear. They left for the east late
Yesterday afternoon
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-11
NATIONAL FINANCIAL MATTERS.
Deposits for Reduction of Circulation
Closed for the Month-Bond Purchases.


Closed for the Month-Bond Purchases.
WASHINGTON CITY, Oct 1l.-At the closs
of business Tuesday it was found that the to-
tai deposits of lawful money for the reduc-
ton of national bank circulation since the
30th of September aggregated 81, sos, $50.
As the act of 1852 provides that not more
than g, 000, 900 of lawful money shall be de-
posted in any one month for the reduction
of circulation and withdrawal of bonds, the
balance receivable during the remainder Of
this month was at the opening of business
yesterday morning only Sl9l, PSI, and that
was made up ont of SEQ, 900 received during
the day in deposits This closes that bust
ness for the month"; and no more such depos-
its will be received.
Upward Of SIS, 900, 900 in As and Az Is were
offered yesterday. but Acting Secretary
Thompson refused to buy any As, though
nearly $1,000, 900 at l 2y-the figure he pur-
chased at Tuesday-were offered He said
his refusal did not indicate a oh ange of pol
icy, but that he had purchased enough ,14's
yesterday. and did not want to make any
further outlay. Acceptances aggregated
s., 500, $50 AZ per cents, at 81 0Sl5.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-11
ANOTHER REBEL FLAG EPISODE
Gen. sherman on Recent Display of TIL
stars and Bars.

New YORK, Oct. ll.-Col. W. ]. Parkin-
son, one of the orators of the Republican ma
ticnal camp ign committee, in speech Sat
ur1ay night. denounced the Richmond au-
thorites LOT displaying Confederate flag at
the recent unveiling of the monument to Gen
Pickett. Col Parkinson sent copy of his
remarks to Gen Sherman, who has ieplied,
thanking Col Parkinson for his courtesy and
complmentmg him on his speech. Gen.
Sherman SAWS in his letter:
II the incident described in The New York
Tribune actually occurred you were not only war
rauted in all You said hut am amazed that the
newspapers have n"t given it more publicity. Ii
the public arfhorities of Richmond did invite
Union heroes including Ex-Governor Curtin, to
participate ~ iriicstiu2 monument 10 the rebe
General Pickett aud did I'rmit rebel flag TO BE-
carried in that procession, il was breach Of
common prleaes>. If common decency, and 6
public insult f' every citizen OF the United States
north AMI u-h. l hope that there Is some mis-
take ia The report And VIII await further in
formation before forming or expressing q
stronger opinion.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-11

PITTsBURG, Pa, Oct. ll-Miss Virginia
Knox of this city, and Giuseppe Carusa,
Count d. Moutercole. of Italy, were united
in marriage by MAYOR McCallin at his pri-
vate office 1T noon Wednesday, At o'clock
the Rev Mr. Maxwell performed the mar
rage ceremony i'll Trinity Protestant Eois-
copal church, and at $50 o'clock the mar
riage ceremony was performed in the Grant
Street cathedral according to the Roman
Catholic rites. The count is a member of the
Roman Catholic church, and his bride is an
Episcopalian At the conclusion of the three
marriage ceremonies the count and countess
sailed for Italy.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-11

CHICAGO, Oct. Philadelphia and De-
troit are tied now for third place in the Ma
tional league bass ball record, the Quakers
having beaten the Detroit boys in the game
yesterday. League scores were: At New
York-New York |, Pittsburg 0; at Phila
delphia-Philadelph Z, Detroit .; at Boston
Boston I, Indianapolis 10
American association: At Philadelphia
Athletic 8, Baltimore / at Cincinnati-Cin
cinnati 4, Kansas City G; at ST. Louis-St
Louis 4, Louisville 4
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-11

The hest on earth can truly be said Of
Grgg's Gyeerine Salve. which is q sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts. bruises,
scalds, burns wounds and all other sores
viii positively cure piles. letter and all
skin eruption. Try this wonder healer.
Satisfaction guaranteed or money refund.
ed. Only rs cents. Sold by druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-11

Ex>MINIsTER TAYLOR, who is running
ne colored democratic headquarters in
lew York, says 100000 colored people
the north are going to vote for Cleve-
md and Thurman. This may be a high
estimate, but it is certain that Mr.. Cleve.
and has treated the colored people well
and deserves their support.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-11

NEw NoRK, . g. II William Eiston has
received Instructions from the propriators of
the Chicago stables to sell their entire string
IN training after TIE ashIngtoh CITY meet.
ing, The sa.s vii take place at Nj Easton's
place at Hunters Point TIE string com
priseS such grand horse. as " heller T., Terra
Gotta, Little Milcl, kalo1iaa. Huntress. and
Others
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-11
THE WHEAT AND CORN CROPS.
Poor Crop of the Former. aud of Ba
Ouaijty-A bundance of Corn

Poor Crop of the Former. aud of Bad
Quaiity-Abundance of Corn
WASHINGTON CITY, Oct 1.-THE agricul-
tural department returns relative to the
wheat crop are those of yield per acres by
counties. As consolidated, the general av-
erage for winter wheat is twelve bushels per
acre. and for spring wheat slightly over ten
bushels The former has yielded better than
the early expectation, the latter much worse.
This is of course in measured bushels The
quality is much below the average which
will still further reduce the supply, as will
be shown more exactly hereafter, from testi-
mony Of inspection and millers' weights.
Tho winter wheat averages of western
states of considerable production are: Ohio,
liz bushels; Michigan, l45; Indiana, IL 8;
Illinois, ID; Missouri, lz6; Kansas, l47;
California, 127 Oregon, t6.S. The spring
wheat averages are: Wisconsin, lis bush
els; Minnesota, ST; Iowa, 1913; Nebraska,
los; Colorado, IFS; Dakota, 81; Montana,
1865; Washington, 1875; Utah, 1863.
The returns of the condition of the present
corn crop have been equaled only three time:
in ten years, and exceeded materially only
by the crop of 1879, when the condition wal
g.. and the subsequent ascertained yield y
bushels by the census of 1880. The present
average of condition is ", against a. il
September The indications favor result
ranging little from 26 bushels per acre, max
ing full average
| The district of commercial corn gives tn
following averages, Ohio, 80; Indiana, IS
Illinois, IS; Iowa, 90; Missouri, 92; Kansas
| II; Nebraska, 81.
The average condition of the potato GRO
is about 81, a decline of less than four points
New York stands at So, Michigan at SO,
decline of six and seven points, respectively
Tobacco has fully maintained the condi
tion of last month, averaging for all kind
sS3
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-11
LAURA SCHlkMER ALL RIGHT.
The Story of Der Taking OF Seems To Be
Falschood.

BosToN, Mass, Oct. 1.-THE Evening Rec
ord says that the story first printed in Au-
gust and reprinted on Sunday last, that
Laura Schirmer, the American singer, had
been poisoned in the harem of the sultan of
Turkey, is undoubtedly untrue. Her mother
lives in this city with Dr. Vogel. When the
story was first published her relatives here
sent cablegram of inquiry to Constantinople,
and on Aug 20 the following cablegram was
received in reply: Laura Byron alive. Quite
well. Smythe.'
As recently as two weeks ago Mrs. Schir-
mer received the acknowledgment of a draft
sent to Laura through Banker Smythe, of
the Imperial Ottoman bank at Constantlnople,
the same man who answered the cablegram.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-11

Boston, Oct. lL-Ninfield s Walker, a
painter, 81 years old, shot his wife Florence
in East Somerviile last night and then shot
himself, probably fatally. The woman may
recover The couple separated n year ago
Walker accusing his wife of unfail hfulnesS
He called on her last night and after some
words the shooting occurred
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-11

lhk Savanna Journal, started at Sa
'Snaa' oarrol. county, about year ago.
.nuer republican auspices, has come out
~ r tsFln reform, its editor announcing
c. determination to support the demo-
'c natloa,sssaand state tickets.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-11

HALIFAX, y. S, Oct. n.-Unusual inter.
est was taken in yesterdays military and
naval marDuverS, which consisted in an
attack upon the city by four men-of- war
and its defense by the royal garrison, local
militia and one man-of- war The attacking
party Tented and drew the land force away
from McNah's island which was meanwhile
attacked by force landed at Herring cove,
which captured the fort, thus securing the
victory
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-11

WASHINGTON CITY, Oct. 1.-THE presi-
dent sent to the senate yesterday message
vetoing bill for the relief of Joseph II.
Maddox for losses by seizure of tobacco dur.
ing the war He refers to the fact that the
claim was decided upon adversely by the
courts, and that it had been presented tt
congress regularly since the Forty second
congress, passing now, when favorable con
ditlons" exist
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-11

Everyone for himself and God for us
ali; IL you do not help yourself no one
Will help you; to rid yourself of dyspep-
STA, consumption or malaria, all the help
you need you will find in Warmers Log
Cabin Hops and Buchu remedy. 15O
doses ST. Try it
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-11

NEW YORK, OF ll-Mr Barry, late of
the cxecutiv. board, X of l.. spoke at
Cooper Union last night, under the auspices
of District assembly No 40, AID denounced
Mr.. Powierly, repeating AMI ell. borating the
stat mentS made in his recent letter of resig.
nation
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-11

WASHINGTON CITY. Oct 1.-THE following are
the weather indications for thirty-six hours from
5 p. m. yesterday For IOwa-Cooler weather
northerly winds For Michigan and Wisconsin
Fair, warmer weather; southerly winds, shifting
to nor;heriy, For Indiana and Illinois Light
rains warmer wealth r.; variable winds
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-11

VIENNA, Oct l1-Emperor William babe
farewell to Emperor Francis Joseph, the
king of Saxony and the regent of Bavaria at
Murzzuschlag, Syria, yesterday afternoon
and departed for Rome, Emperor Francis
Joseph and the others returning to Vienna
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-11
MODS ON THE NORTH SIDE.

The Strikers Raise Cain in All Directions
Another Serious Riot.
The first indications of trouble on the
north side was noticed on the return trip Of
the fourth set of Garfield avenue cars at
BIS p m. North of Michigan street the
track was INSTRUCTED for over a block by
! pieces of rock and bricks Between Illinois
and Michigan streets a crowd of several
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-11

PARIS, Oct 11.-Professor Kerchoff who
has been eminently successful in conducting
school of commercial instruction, with Vol
apuk as the chief study, will succeed the late
DR.. schleyer as the principal propagation Of
the ann perssl - -
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-11

MERIDEN, Conn, Oct. lL-Mary Griffin,
SIS years Old, died at the aims house here yes
terday after fifty-fve days Cs voluntary
starvation. She took nothing hut water dur.
ing that time and could not be forced to do
otherwise She was insane on this subject
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-11

Bodily pains and accidents will occur
not only in the best regulated families,
but everywhere and at all times. There
fore keep Salvation Oil convenient Price
twenty-five cents a bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-11

will be placed on sale on Monday next Al
ready the demand for it is very great, for
eign dealers having sent in large orders, in
addition to thos. coming from Germany.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-11
CONFERENCE oE oFEIcIkLs.


Strikes Threatened.
A conference was held last night between
the mayor Chief Hubbard and Inspector
Bonfield in relation to police arrangements
for to-day Fred S. Winston, counsel for
the North and West Side Street Railway
companies, was also present. He said the
corporations which he represented were
ready to do their duty, and run the cars for
the benefit OF the public, provided their men
and property were protected. He alluded TO
the riotOus demonstrations Of the day, and
plainly told the city officials that if any
property was damaged or destroyed by the
rioters the city would be responsible for the
losses so sustained. None of the officials
would say what was determined upon, but
Chief Hubbard was asked
"Wili the mob be treated as leniently by
the police rs 1t was to-dayP
ave will dispense the crowds"
sWift the clubs be kept sheatbedp
ave will use repressive measures if nee
sssary. Tho police will compel the crowds
to disperse, no matter at wha5 cost We
can't tolerate con tinued disorder"
as there no prospect of peaceful settle
ment of the striker
Il am afraid to tell you the truth. From
what I have learned settlement is no nearer
than on Monday. The public is tired OF dis
| order, and it must be depressed"
| THE club, used judiciously to-day" said
! Inspector Bonfield, "mav be the means of pre-
| venting the use of the bullet tomorrow
! Keeping the club sheathed too long leads the
mob 10 think the police are afraid, and they
are treated with contempt and derision"
| What do you think OF allowing the OBJ
struction of streets by roters"
| Il should say, as a citizen, if that is the
case, that it is very poor police manage
ment."
| Mr.. Yerkes was called upon at his home
last night. He declared that he was done
| with the strikers; that the company would
not compromise that they would run their
cars if permitted by the mob, and if not
would let them lie idle; the city was looked
to for protection in this but if it failed in its
duty, the responsibility was easy to place.
The company could run its lines efficiently il
its employees were protected; they had plenty
of men of a better class than the strikers
1t is stated that the Knights of Labor have
been aseertainiag what other lines the syn
dictate which owns the Chicago lines is in
terested in, and that it has been found that
Pittsburg, Philadelphia and New York lines
are largely in its han Is; and it is added thai
if the Chicago strike is not settled in forty
eight hours strikes will be ordered in all these
cities, the employees of the syndicate there al
being members of the K. of L.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-11

Are you weak and weary, overworked
and tiredf Hoods Sarsaparilla is just
the medicine to purify your blood and
give you strength.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-11

NEw YoRk. Oct il.-James J. Coogan,
furniture dealer, was nom mated for mayor
last night by the United Labor party.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-11

Maria Pia, queen of Portugal, is very
talented woman. 1t is a safe wager,
though, that she can't sharpen lead pen.
cf with pair of shears.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-11
THE MARKETS.

CHICAGO, Oct 10
Board Of trade quotations to day were as fol
lows. Wheat-No . October opened -
closed Sill; December, opened $40 closed
Sl-lsis MAY, opened S1lUs4. closed Sl144
Corn-No. : October, opened 43S4c closed 49,
November, opened iit,c, closed 4Sc; December
opened and closed 4ol3c. Oats-No . October
opened &jssc. closed 1870; November, opened
2lc closed silec; December. opened sss4c, CLOSED
29lsc Pork-OctobeT, opened -, closed SIS 90
November, opened Slil5, closed sl4 S,ts; Jan
uary, opened Sl415. closed SASSY Lard
October opened $3.50 closed S957ls.
Live stock-Followigg were the quotations al
the Union Stock yards: Hogs-Market opened
rather quiet and weak, with prices 555I0c lower
light grades $ As go; rough pscking, s. &
ass; mixed lots, S5.65GSa95; heavy packing
and shipping lots S5.O&615
Produce. Butter Fancy Elgin creamery. ia
24c per 10; fancy dairy, iSdl6c; packing stock
10lsdlllsc. Eggs-Striclly fresh, Ice per doz
Poultry-Spring chickens &c per ID; old hens 9,
BOOSTERS, NQt5lec; turkeys, Toe; ducks slsGac
geese s.. 50Go6 80 per doz Potatoes-Irish. 400
IS per bu; sweet potatoes S2.O0d250 per Dbl APP
pies Choice reds. sl-7,G2 % per Dbl; fair 10
choice reds 81 Ul6BI u
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-11
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL TICKET,
STATE .
COUNTY

For Congress-WMLIAM PgEyrrss.
nnspresentatlve-ELNoRs W. HURST.
circuit Clerk-H Z. CAsrEEL,
states Attorney-Nr LLIAM McESIRY.
Ooroner-SAMUEL GooDE.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-11

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New York.

INV \ ORR. ttct. ~
Wheat-Irregular end weak; No. red state,
SIl7dI1s. No = 90. 81 Ills; No red winter,
Sl.I2 bid, do December, S11H4 bid. Corn
Steady; No. mixed cash Sc; do November,
5a3sc; do December, 52ssc- Oats-Steady; No,
l white state 49c; No do. Soc; No. mixed
October, Soc; do November, SoS,c. Rye-Dul
Barley Nominal Pork Quiet; new mess SIC 80
@I10O Lard-Octoher, $40; November, SIS
Live Stock: Csttle-Market extremely dull and
weak; native steers, S30045.50 . 100 rs; one car
load s. -, and one, $500; Texas steers, S3.10@
$50; Colorado do, s. 406s.s5; one carload, 81 IS
Sheep and lambs-A trifie flrner for lambs
barely steady for sheep; common toprme lambs
$5S0@6SsF 100 fbs common to good sheep, s. 81
l4.5O Hogs Firner and higher; live hogs
Sc. 406,690 p 100 rs; few choice pigs, 500.
ROCK ISLAND.
'oats-New 2O6ss
Hay-Upand prairie ,ts6tGsS.
HAy-Timolny-ne S7d.s.5O.
Hay-Wild, S500ls6 D..
Rye-40c.
rn--40Q442
Potatoes-25d35c.
Turnps-l5c.
Cosi--soft lie had 800
Cord Wood Oak, s4.s5; Hickory, s..
| strsw-S6 90: baled 81 90.