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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16


vote of 1872 to los The usual committees We're
appointed, after which recess WAS taken
until p. m
At 4:io the convention reassembled and
listened to the report of the committee on
credentials. There were but two contests,
from Ramsey and Carver counties, the anti
Doran delegation being admitted from Ram
sey, and a Doran delegation from Carver,
For permanent officers the committee re-
ported in favor of the temporary organiza-
| ton, with Gen. johnson, A. A Ames John
Ludwig W. d. Bonniwell, and several other
vice presidents The report was adopted.
Mr. Lamberton made brief speech. Mo
lions to adj ourn until O'Clock in the even
| ing and To 10 O'Clock this morning failed TO
| carry, and the committee on resolutions
presented its report The platform opens by
| congratulating the country upon the certain
| election of Cleveland and Thurman, and
| pays them tribute for their honesty, etc
| declares that no jobbery taints the reign Of
| Cleveland the reduction of tariff called for
| by the national platform i; iudorsed. and the
| gradual reduction of the tariff until the
| many are not taxed at all for the benefit of
the few is urged; the Mills bill is Endorsed.
attack on Republican state administration, in
which demands are made for a radical re
duction of taxation, a reduction of railroad
fares and the stringent enforcement of the
long and short haul clause 1t closes by adj
vocating the adoption of the Australian
voting law. The platform was adopted.
A motion to proceed to nomination fol-
governor precipitated an effort for adjourn
ment. A motion to take a recess was lost
Nominations were then declared in order
and Judge Barrett, of st Paul. placed DR.
A A Ames, of Minneapolis. in nomination
for governor, Senator Castle, of Saltwater
nominated Hon f NJ. Wilson, of Minneapo
lis The calling of the roll began at $50 anC
Eugene NJ. Wilson was nominated on tn,
first ballot, receixing 2223 votes to Ames 1876
Then followed q wrangle over the compost
ton OF the state central committee, in tn
midst of which an adjournment was taker
| until this morning
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16

Mr.. JOHN LAWRENCE SULLIVAN has
undergone the disgrace of arrest and
some hours in jail bur the more melanN
choly fact Is that he was insufliciehtly
punished because somebody balled him
out-that is to say bailed him out 81
iail. Mr.. Sullivan has had many worst
misf0rtuncs than the drawn battle will
Mitchell, and TIE worse is yet to come
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16
REPUBLICAN SENATORS CONFER.
Trying to Hasten Adjournment Prospects
of the New Tariff Rill


WASHINGTON CITY, Aug ia score of
Republican senators met at Senator Chan
Hers house last night The principal pur-
pose of the meeting was to discuss the order
Of business, said SenatO< Allison at mid
night. we determined what bills to con
slider, in order, if possible, to hasten the day
Of ad iournment We decided to get rid of
the fisheries treaty first and then take up the
appropriation bills that are unfinished, then
the bills for the admittance of the territories
to the Union and various other measures
Incidentally we discussed the tariff bill.
/ think that measure will he re-
ported to the full committee
within week, and soon after to the senate :"
1t is understood that great pressure was
brought to bear by the senatorial opponents
| of any tariff measure to force those favoring
bill to agree to simply report the bill to the
| senate and then adjourn. There were dis
tinct evidences that the position of the SEN
ators who few weeks ago were greatly in
favor of the passage of bill by the senate
has been affected by the comment which has
been made in the interim and by the efforts
made last night.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16
OUR LENGTHY CONGRESS-.
SENATOR'S FIGURING ON HOW TO
GET THROUGH BUSINESS.

Uncertainty Regarding the Tariff Bill
Lively Passages from the Congressional
Debates-Neison Defends the Canadian
PaciGe-The Fishery About Fried-Two
Bills Agreed Upon-Briefs.
WASHINGTON CITY, Aug l6 - Morgan
made another plea i'll the senate yesterday
for the postponement Of action on the fish
cries treaty, and in the course OF a colloquy,
| in which illusions to Yankees and slayehold-
ers were made, said: "YOu have not hest
tated to say that we are rebels; that we ell
deserved TO be hanged, and that we are hv-
ing by your mercy and grace You had
Jefferson Davis under arrest and the United
States government didn't dare to bring him
to trial, because it would have turned out
that he had not committed treason"
Frye-When the senator was making these
charges he was looking at me. | am a full
FLOODED Yankee, but | do not know man
on that side of the senate for whom have a
more profound admiration than | have for
him.
Morgan-My eyes wandered to the face OF
the senator because | knew that they rested
on an honest and benevolent face, and it was
some relief to have that opportunity when
looking ON that side of the chamber. laugh
teri
Teller having replied to some of Morgan
fishery statements, said that the Jefferson
Davis statement was 'boSh.' If rebels had
been brought up for trial they would not
have been before civil court, but before E
drum head court martial
Vest said that no treaty could be ratified
by the senate, which had been negotiated by
Mr. Clevelanl's administration; by the mar
who was living barrier to the Republican
party gaining power. Party welfare de
manded that the tail of the British lior
should be twisted, until that royal anima
howled again, and so the loyal song abou
John Browns body had given place to th'
dulcet tones of Erin go Bragh
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16

OMAHA, Neb., Aug lf-The state con-
ventIOn of Frohibiuonists Is IN session in
this city with nearly 800 delegates present
The business of yesterday was principally
confined to making the preliminary arrange
ments for the selection OF state ticket. A
parade Of the various Prohibition delegations
took place IN the evening. III which about
1000 Were in line At It's conclusion John
F. st John addressed meeting in the Elk
position huiidnr, which was crowded to Its
utmost capacity, over 600 persons being re
fused admission His speech was in the
tariff plank and the internal revenue plank
III the Republican platform
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16

WASHINGTON CITY, Aug lh-The two
candidates for the governorship OF Indiana
are still occupied with their congressional
duties here. Gen. Hovey, the Republican
nominee, said yesterday that he had not
hearb from his committee as to their plan
yet, but that if they advised it he was ready
70 take the stump with Mr.. Matson. 1t
would make the canvas lively, but it would
De very hard work for the candidates.
Mir MatsOn said the Democratic commit
zee had written to him about the proposition
for joint discussion through the state be-
tween Gen. Hovey and himself He replied
to them to go ahead such a plan would be
agreeable to him. So the prospects are that
the two opposing candidates will travel to
gether.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16
A Combiuatiou Against Trusts.

CHICAGO, Aug 16-After a two days con
ference at the Csrand Pacific hotel here of
the leading heavy hardware jobbers of the
west national Union of Heavy Hardware
Jobbers was organized yesterday Its ob
ject Is TO oppose the formation of trusts, com
hinations and syndicates, as connected with
their business. J J Parkhurst, Of Chicago
was elected president, and Charles R, Blake
of st. Louis, secretary. Resolutions de,
nouncing trusts were adopted unanimously,
and the conference adjourned to meet again
shortly. Mr.. Blake was directed to prepare
circular setting forth the objects of the
union, and to send it to all the great job
hers in the country
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16
county Committee Meeting

Rock ISLAND. Aug. 10, 1888.
To the member NJ the Rock Island County Dem
oCratiC Committee
Having engaged in business that will
necesstate my removal from this city and
county, | have placed this day, in the
hands of the executive committee, my
resignation. You are requested to meet
at Turner hall, this city. on the morning
of Aug II, at II O'Clock for the purpose
of selecting my successor and to attend
to such other matters as require your at
tentlon. j. II YoRE,
Chairman Dem. Co. Com,
Fl. Z. CAsTEEL, Sec.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16

CHICAGO Aug. I6-The North Chicago
Rolling mills at South Chicago shut down
yesterday for an indefinite period, throwing
out Of employment some /, 500 men. Man.
ager Potter states that the suspension of
work is but a temporary one: that railroads
are Withholding their orders on account of
the present state of politics, and ii became
necessary to shut down for the time being.
He also states that it is quite possible that
the company may resume work the latter
part of this month.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16

WASHINGTON CITY, Aug. 16.-The following are
the weather indications for thirty six hours from
y. m. yesterday: For Wisconsin-Ran Local
storms slightly warmer weather, except nearly
stationary temperature in southern portions:
variable winds. For Iowa-Rain local storms,
cooler, variable winds. For Mchigan-Ran. To-
cal storms; slightly warmer weather: variable
winds. For Indiana and Illlnois-IocaI rains. 10.
cal storms in northern portions; cooler weather
except nearly stationary temperature in south
east portions, winds generally southerly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16
HOUSINGS 10 SEE HARRISON.


mean Nnhlhee BUSY
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Aug Ii An hour
before noon yesterday = 900 Republicans from
Rush county arrived in this city on visit TO
Gen. Harrison. The majority of the people
were farmers and their procession was i'm
posing with its many banners, several bands,
aud constant cheering. Gen. Harrison met
them at University park, and replying to
Judge W A Cullin's speech, referred briefly
to the state rights doctrine, concerning which
he said that, though this country was not a
confederation, but Il nation, this condition
was not moons istent with Just state pride
He then made a plea for a pure ballot, and
hoped 10 see all parties unite to secure the
same.
Delegations from Decatur and Delaware
counties reached the city about two hours
later, and uniting at the park formed the
largest asSemhlage that has yet greeted the
general The people as he drove to the park
entrance cheered HIM long and Justify. 1t
was kept up after he assembled the platform
The Hon VIII Cumback. r. s Gregory, and
Rev y l.. Bray the latter Colored made the
Introductory speeches Gen. Harrison in
replying said: Il believe that we should both
protest and labor against the labor abroad
against contract labor, and against Chinese
labor. These are twin thoughts One is the
logic of the other The general after this
| shook hands with :, 900 persons
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16
CHICAGO SHUTS OUT THE GIANTS.



CHICAGO, Aug l6-For the first time
this season have the New Works been shut
out without a run. Chicago performed the
feat in yesterdays game at New York The
fielding on both sides was almost perfect, but
the New Works acted like lot of school
girls at the bat No less than thirteen men
were left on bases, when at any one of five
times hit would have sent in one or more
runs Fietfer and Ward each made fine
stops Baldwin and DAILY handled the ball
for Chicago
The league scores Yesterday were: At New
York New York 0, Chicago ,; at Boston
, Boston 1, Detroit 3-twelye innings; at Phil
adeiphla- ), indianapolis 4; at
ashington-W ashngton :, Pittsburg 3
American association; At Louisville
Louisville 5, Brooklyn IS; at Cincinnati
Cincinnati :, Baltimore : at Kansas City
Kansas City ,, Athletic 8, at st, Louis-St.
Ions ,, Cleveland o
Western association: At Minneapolis
Minneapolis l, Kansas City H. No other
games played
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16

The golden Jubilee of Father Edward
Sorin, pioneer OF the Brotherhood of the
Holy Cross and founder of the famous uni
versity Of Notre Dame. was celebrated with
great pomp AMI stafeliness Wednesday. Car
dinal Gibbons and large number of other
officials Of the church took part in the i'm
presslve ceremonies and made up a
scene of unusual church splendor and beauty
Fully Il. 900 people took part
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16
Supreme Council. X. of II.

New HAVEN, Conn, Aug. 16-The an
nual convocation of the supreme council of
the Knights of Honor, now in session, here is
the largest ever held. Representatives are
present from all the states and territories.
The reports of the officers show good con-
dition of the order A motion to strike out
the word white" from the list of qualifica-
tions for membership was referred to the
committee on constitution
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16

AsBURY PARK, y j., Aug 1.-THE direc-
tors of the league base ball clubs met at the
Coleman house yesterday, and decided the
dispute over the game Pittsburg forfeited "a
New York on account of the rain. The de.
cision of the umpire IN favor of New York
was conhrmed The game between Phil.
adelphia and Pittsburg when the former
played one Illegal man, must be played over
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16

WASHINGTON CITY, Aug l6-Gen Soho
field yesterday afternoon issued an order an
nouncing that he had taken command Of the
army, and detailing his present aids, Sawyer,
Bliss, and Pitcher, for duty at army head
quarters. Coils. Sheridan, Blunt, and KEEL
logg, of Gen. Sheridan's staff, are also re-
tanned and assigned to temporary duties at
army headluarters.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16

TINS is what the Rev DR.. Brooks. the
prohibition candidate for vice president,
said in late speech: Il have been n
rebel, STAKEHOLDER and fire eating
democrat. but, thank God, have never
been n republican and have not that sin
to answer for Now isn't this rather
rough on General Fisk. the head of DR..
Brooks ticket, who never misses an OPP
portun;tv to boast of his republicanism
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16

THE workingmen of this country are
for tariff reform, and every gathering of
theirs thus far in this canvass has been
outspoken against Blaine, Harrison and
the republican party.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16

THE republicans of the senate are do
ing their utmost to continue the war tar
if, and labor will hold them responsible
for it. They might better, for their own
sake, pass "a bill for buncombe" than
pass no bill at all.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16
LOCAL NOTICES.

Insure in the Boylston Insurance Co. OF
Boston. Mass, organized 1872. Assets
nearly Sl,000,00O. E. W. Hurst, agent,
Office over Rock Island National Bank.
Barth & Babcock Dentists.
No, 1924 Second avenue, Special atten
ton paid to saving the natural teeth and
inserting teeth without plates.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16

HAMPTON, y. H, Aug Ii Several thou
sand visitors were here YESTERDAY to assist
IN celebrating the 2J1th Anniversary Of the
town. 4 procession opened the exercises. in
which a large number of societies Joined,
after which an address Of Welcome was de
hvered by Charles NJ Lanphrev A grand
hall and display Of fireworks concluded the
aYprpisaS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16

PTrTsRURG. Pa, Aug IL The entire mill
No >, OF the French Spring company's
works, brick building 100 10y 25o feet, on
Twentieth and Liberty streets, was destroyed
by fire at II O'Clock Yesterday morning Loss,
So 900: fully insured The machinery was
not materially damaged About $50 men
will I've idle temporarily.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16
OBERk AMPS FAIRY TALE
THE CHICAGO MAIL ROBBER LAYS 1T
ON EDWARDS"

And Tells Pretty Yarn of an International
Mail-Robbing syndicate of Which He
Was the Dupe-Inspeetor kidder's opin-
ion of the Story orting Out the stolen
Letters.
CHICAGO, Aug. l6-lnspector Bidder is
hard at word on the Oberkampf postoffice
robbery. but has learned nothing new. He Is
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16

WASHINGTON CITY, Aug 1.-THE con-
ference committee on the naval bill has
reached an agreement. The senate accepts
the heavy armored gunboat provided by the
house. and the house accepts the senate's
three cruisers The total amount appropri
ated for the increase of tie navy by the bill
h g. 40 600
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16

LONDON Aug. LIT is rumored that the
action which Mr. Parnell has brought against
The Times ~ the Scotch courts may collapse
on technicaity. 1t is said that The Times
counsel will claim that as The Times neither
owns property nor resides in Scotland, the
Scotch court, have no jurisdiction
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16

WHEELING, W. Va, Aug. l6.-The formal
opening Of the seventh encampment OF the
Sons of Veterans, took place in the Grand
Opera house here at II o'clock Wednesday
About 2op delegates are in attendance, rep
resentlng wenty-eiEht states All the ma
tlonal officers are present. The only bust
ness transacted yesterday was the appoint
ment OF committees A camp fire took place
last night in the Grand Opera house
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16

The Irish societies Of Chicago held their
annual pic mic Wednesday. with 1900 peo-
pie present. Speeches of the dynamite order
were enthusiastically cheered, Among the
speakers were Daniel Corker, Matthew P.
Brady, John Finerty, and Congressman Rob
inson, of New YORK
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16

HARTFORD, Conn Aug l6 The state Re
publican convention met here yesterday and
nominated Hon. Morgan s Buckley for gov.
ernor, Gen. s E. Merwin for lieutenant gov.
ernor, R. J. Walsh for secretary of state,
E. 5. Henry for treasurer, and John B.
Wright for comptroller.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16

AKRON, Ohio, AuG- lG.-One hundred and
thirty two ballots were taken in the TWEEN
tieth OHIO congressional district convention
Of the Republicans Yesterday without max
ing n nomination At / O'Clock last night
an AL ionrnment was taken. There are four
candidates in the field and the deadlock will
very likely I've prolonged
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16

inclined TO { b in X
o b er k a IN pr and
NJ a tx were alone
lin the scheme, and
that there will not be
any more arrests. In
an interview yester
day Oberkanlpf stated
that if the detectives
could find Charles Ed
wards, his employer
it would reveal Il gang
of postoliice robbers
who are working i'll
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Aug IL 1t rained
hard all yesterday, and the temperature was
lower than at any time during the week No
deaths nor new cases were reported, and the
general situation is decidedly better.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16

bills, and they are reaching the conclusion
that so far AS the reduction OF the tariff is
concerned there is no necessity for the pass
ing of a tariff bill. They estimate that the
appropriations will run up S40,0OO,OO or
S5O, 900 and possibly s6O,OOO,OOO above
last years figures.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16

resulted in the NOM
nation of Eugene
Wilson for governor
over DIR. Ames. The
convention was called
to order at LIS a m.
Hon. Daniel Buck, of
Mankato, was nomin-
ated for temporary
C h a j rm an by the
Ames m o N, an d
H. S. Lamberton, of
Winona, by the Do
ran men. The latter
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16

WASHINGTON CITY, Aug. l6.-Exports of
the principal articles of provisions during
July past, aggregated in value ss,614, go,
against IS 515, 59s in July, 1857
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16
New Charges Against the Public Printer

WASHINGTON CITY, Aug IS Representa-
tive Buchanan, of New Jersey, has offered
a resolution for another investigation of the
office of the public printer, based on informa-
ton that the printer was buying felt blanket
cloth for the presses from English manufact-
urers. Chief Clerk Benedict, of the public
printers Office, says of these new charges
that they are not true
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16

New YORK, Aug. 16-Vice- Chairman
Clarksou, of the Republican national com
mittee, is confined to his bed with painful in
juries caused by the breaking down of a
| chair on which he had stepped to turn of
the oas
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16

III W AT 'lo hifFilf VI "
tranSlating Of French,
English, German, aud
other languages. He
received a large por-
ton of his salary in
postage stamps, which
Edwards took off UNI
cancelled letters, and
which bberkampf dis
posed OF AT drug stores
and cigar stands. He
claims that the trunk
full of letters found IN
his room was ent 10
him by Edwards. aud
that the KEYS found in
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16

ROCHESTER, n y, Aug THE fastest
time made at the races here yesterday was in
the free-for all pace, when Arrow won IN
three straight heats. best time, l4S.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16
IN CASE OF WAR WITH JOHN BULL.
New York Proposes to Do Up Canada in
Sixty Days-Thr Canadian Pacific.


sixty Dsys-The Canadian Pacific.
WASHINGTON CITY, Aug. I6-The eagle
did little screaming in the house yesterday.
During the debate on the Notifications mli
Nutting offered an amendment appropriat-
s5O0, 90 for the erection of a dry dock and
appliances at some point on Lake Ontario
for the building of armed ships. This lei to
a long discussion. Nutting said that in the
event of war with England the great
danger to the United States would be on the
northern frontier
Farquhar of New York said that the state
of New York alone could take care Of Can
ada inside of sixty DAYS The United States
need ask no odds from Canada or her parent
government tApplausel
O'Neil of Pennsylvania hoped that the
New York delegation would take measures
to bring the Canadian Pacific under the pro
visions Of the inter state commerce law.
Nelson of Minnesota defended the Cana
dian Pacific railroad from the attack made
upon it He appealed to the house to let
that system alone Energetic men of the
| northwest had built it up in order to trans
port their products to the seaboard Mime
sofa could take care of Canada west of
| Lake Superior and make il a suburb of st
| Paul and Minneapolis 1t could send a
| couple of regiments of Scandi-
navian militia who could destroy
the bridge at Winnipeg and cut the
| Dominion in two He wanted the railroads
to be let alone, be did not want them to he
throttled IN the interest OF few trunk lines
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-16

A woman dentist in Philadelphia is re-
ported to have a practice of ST. 900 a
year.