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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-20
ABBREVIATED TeLeGRAMS.

The prince of Wales visited Gladstone al
Cannes on Sunday and spent an hour in con
versation with him.
Students to the number of l9l were giver
diplomas as physicians by the Chicago
Homeopathic colleges Monday
Ohlen's saw factory, at Columbus, O., wal
totally destroyed by fire Tuesday night Loss
$4,000, fully covered by Insurance.
The comptroller of the currency has au
thorized the First National bank of Carmel
Pa, and the First National bank, of Flor
ence, Ala, to begin business with capital Of
$4,000 each
While trying to rescue a 9-year-old boy
from the clutches of a murderous lunatic a
the Detention hospital in Chicago Tuesday
Jailer Feeney was badly bitten and otherwis,
injured by the maniac
Mrs Mariana L. Hubbard-Sate widow
of the late John F. Slater, famous for hi
muniiicent gift Of 100000 to the southern
freedmen, died at Norwich, Conn, Monday
OF pneumonia, aged CO years
The extensive locomotive and car works O
the Cincinnati, indianapolis. st. Louis 6
Chicago c'Big Four'1 Railroad at Cincinnati
were destroyed by fire early Tuesday morn
ing at an estimated loss OF $3.50 900
At Tralee, Ireland, Tuesday, Editor
O'Brien refused TO permit his counsel, Healy
to apologize for calling Col. Turner sneak
He then brought proceedings to close by de
Ginning to make any defense, and was sen
fenced to six months Imprisonment.
The Democratic members of the Baltilnor,
city council are in a state of bolt Just now
because two OF their number are i'll. and tbs
Republicans in that casa have ma jority Of
the council. The municipal mill will grind
nothing until the ailins members are abou
again. In the meantime the absentees ar,
being fined 50 per day.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-20
LAW AND ORDER lEAGUERS,
They Hold One-Day Convention an
Then Adjourn,

They Hold = One-Day Convention and
Then Adjourn,
BoSToN, Feb 2O.-The seventh annual con-
vention of the Citizens Law and Order League
OF the United States was called to order yes.
terday by Hon. Charles Carroll Bonney, OF
Chicago, president of the league Mr.. Bon.
ney addressed the convention briefly Hon.
b. b johnson, of Waltham, was chosen zee.
rotary pro tenn, and be read the report of the
regular secretary, Mr.. Edward Dudley, who
was absent The report gave an encouraging
statement Of the condition of the LEAGUE, there
being about 1000 branches in the United
States. Chicago reported LIE prose
cutions Of liquor dealers. Hon.
j. j. McLaren, of Toronto, Canada, in
behalf of the league in that city invited the
United States league to meet next year In
Toronto and the invitation was accepted
The discussions during the day were princi.
pally on the liquor question.
Charles Carroll Bonney, Of Chicago, was
elected president; ]. P Rumsey, of illinois;
Gen. Lew Wallace, of Indiana: j. b Olin. of
Wisconsin; Bishop Ireland, of Minnesota
Hon. l. 5. Coffin, of Iowa, and others vice
presidents.
An evening meeting was held in the Ire
mont temple at which numerous speeches
we're made and the convention ad journed
sine die
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-20
AnAppeaI forS uccor.
Terrible Desolation of Two
Chinese Provinces.
FIRE AND FLOOD DO THEIR WORST.

In One Section Crops Are Ruined by
Drought and In the Other by Inundation
Proceedings In The Times-Parnell Case
One of the Thunderer's STAFF on the
Stand - Some Suggestions to Canadian
Liberals-European Notes.
New York, Feb. 20-The committee Of
New York merchants to raise funds for the
starving people of China has received a letter
from Sir Halliday Mccartney, K. c. N. g.,
secretary of the Chinese legation in London,
giving particulars Of the famine.
at can no longer be doubted" writes Sir
Halliday Mccartney, shat China has been
visited not 80 much by calamity as by a
combination of calamities The viceroy Of
Nankin has written to the various Chinese le-
cations in Europe asking for contributions in
aid of the sufferers"
Immense tracts Of country" says the
viceroy, "have been devastated and reduced
to the most pitiable condition by causes Of
the most opposite nature. For, while some
have been laid waste by the invasion of the
waters OF the Yellow river, in others the
crops have literally been burnt up in con-
sequence of the want of rain. 1t may thus
NC sdIu tndt uccu ana ure, appearing at tue
same moment, have intensified the evil by
making it impossible for the people Of one
region to give to the other that assistance
which, had misfortune come singly, they
might mutually have rendered" OF
the province Of Kiang-See and Quang See
two provinces which may be called the
garden spot of Climatic viceroy informs
the Chinese minister, the perfectures Of
Fung- Yong, Yin-Chow, Szu- Chow and much
of the country bordering on the Hoai-Ho are
under water, while the perfectures Of Lee
Chow, Chin-Chow, Guanching, Yang Chow,
Chlan-sian-guing and Chu Chow are suffer
ing from drought to such an extent that the
cattle, which in China are reared almost ex-
clusively for agricultural purposes, have
bad TO be killed for food TO keep them from
dying for want Of grass.
The committee has also received word from
London that the subscription that the lord
mayor was raising has already reached E4o,-
600, and more than twice that SUN will likely
be collected. The archbishop OF Canterbury
has written letter calling upon the clergy
to give their congregations speedy oppor-
tunIty Of responding 30 the emphatic appeal
of tue lord mayor. The Baptist Missionary
society has also taken hold Of the matter The
committee here hopes for the cooperation of
missionary societies in this country. AL
though the committee have not yet sent out
their subecription-list, contributions to the
fund already amount to $3.50
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-20
THE STATE LEGISLATURES.
Illinois Statesmen Quit for a week--At
Other Ca Ditala

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, Feb 2e.-The STATE
senate transacted lot Of miscellaneous bust
ness yesterday and number of bills wers
introduced A bill prohibiting the formation
of trusts was one OF them, and one fixing the
prices of telegraph mess ages in this state az
20 cents for 10 words and cents for each ad
ditional word was another. The bill appro-
priating money for monument on Gettys-
burg field was sent to third reading The senate
adjourned until next Monday evening. The
house continued the discussion of the Chicago
drainage bill, and several amendments were
adopted that made no particular difference in
the bill as to its important purpose. One
amendment, however, vas to the effect that
any one suing the drainage district for dam
ages and gaining his suit shall also recover a
reasonable attorneys fse. But little other
business was done, and the house adjourned
at p. m until next Monday evening. The
g. A. R state convention meets in the CAPT
toll to-day.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-20

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 21-The lower house
Of the general assembly spent the entire fore
noon yesterday considering the Foster fee
and salary bill, which proposes to deprive
the county officers of the state OF all fees,
and allow them salaries according to a
county's population The bill was advanced
to engrossment The house passed the bill de-
Priving the reporter of the supreme court OF
all fees, and fixing his airy at "a, 900 per an
num- Another bill passed was one abolishing
the Office of president in all the benevolent in
stitutous, and providing for the election of a
separate and distinct board for each institu-
ton. In the senate the high license bill in
troduced by Hays was killed. The bill pro-
vided that in cities the saloon license be $500
and incorporated towns $500. All the Demo
cratic members voted ,ainst the bill.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-20
Dividing The "Phat. :
information of Interest to Sew
eral Patriotic Citizens.
A NAN WHO SAYS HE Is POSTED

Gives Applicants for ONCE Some Useful
Htnts-The Method of appointment To
Be Adopted by Gen. Harrison-Fareweli
Receptions at napolis-Meeting In
Chicago of Tariff Rsformers-A Letter
from Cleveland.
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 2l--"Nearly every
body who voted for Gen. Harrison In Indiana,
expects to receive an Office under the federal
government" said prominent indianapolis
politician to representative of the United
Press yesterday.
pectations," was asked
"No sir, they will not"
What do you know about tue matter?"
u know how Gen. Harrison is going to
manage the appointments"
There are great many hundreds of peo-
pie who would be glad TO have reliable in.
formation on that subject suppose you Ell.
tighten them
Il will do so on one coalition that you do
not mention my name"
That is agreed"
well, sir, you may eell the people who are
Interested that Gen Harrison IL eoiny to
adopt policy of referring all applications
for office to the department where they prop
erly belong, and each member of his cabinet
viii be given to understand that these appli
cations are to be properly classified, and when
appointments are to be made the state con
gressional delegations will be called upou by
the respective cabinet officers to decide what
names on the list of eligibies shall .,e recon
meuded Their Recommendations will be car.
ried out, aud the responsibility for the ap.
pointment made will lie with the delegations
l know that this policy will be inauguratcd
early in the administration, aud it will be
rigidly followed"
The gentleman quoted referred TO Sppoiut
ments which would not of necessity have to
go through the civil service commission
President-elect Harrison made a number OF
business calls about the city yesterday
In the afternoon the Woman's club gave
an elaborate reception to Mrs Harrison and
Mrs Mckee cher daughter at the New Deni.
son. Cen Harrison is expected TO take leave
of his friends at a reception to be rendered
him at the -Denison this evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. d. Cooper will give a card
reception this evening In honor OF Mr.. z.
W. Halford, at which the friends of the
private secretary to the president-e,sct will
bid him farewell.
While Mr.. John C. New, evidently knows
a great deal that would make interesting
residing for the public at this time, he can
not be persuaded to discuss matters pertain
ing to the new administration He meets all
enquiries with the remark: II have heard
that report, but have no official information
on the subject Mr.. New says he will not
60 TO Washington on the 4th Of March.
Mr.. John B. Elan, law partner OF Mr.. w.
d. II. Miller, was yesterday morning quoted
as having said that Mr.. Miller would not be
q member of the cabinet Last evening Mr..
Elan denied the truth of the quotation
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-20
"Hung-Up' Nominees
Harris Proposes a To.Be-Con.
tinued Motion
TO KEEP THEIR MEMORY GREEN.

The Direct Tax Bill Still in the Soup-Pro-
gress on Appropriation Bills-Successful
Work for an American Citizen a BAN
Rsvol tionist-Invitiug Canadian States
men to Come and See Us-An Omnibus
Election Investigation.
WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 20.-Just as the
senate was about to begin the consideration
yesterday of the sundry civil bill Harris in
terrupted the reading Of the bill and said:
AIN support of a motion which I desire to
make / will state that find in the record
that 45s nominations have been sent to the
senate by the president; of these 1S3 were
regular promotions'in the navy, army, and
marine hospital service, and were all con-
f1rmed but two. But of the S25 other norni-
nations 1.-THE great majority of which had
been made to fill official vacancies there
were only forty-eight combinations and no
reflections, leaving 277 not acted upon. Out
Of 26l presidential postmasters nominated
only uwenty-three have been confirmed, leav-
ing 2Ss not yet confirmed or rejected"
He then moved that the senate proceed to
the consideration of executive business. The
motion was rejected by party vote, yeas,
"a, nays %.
Harris-I shall give the senate an oppor-
tunity to vote on this motion every day to
the end Of the session
When the question of reconsidering the vote
on the direct tax bill came up, Vest proceeded
to state his objections to the bill itself.
Twenty eight years, be said, had elapsed since
the legislation under which the direct tax WAS
collected, and there was no pretense, never
had been, and never could be, that that law
was not constitutional in every part. II the
government were pressed for money the bill
would not receive votes enough to make 1t
respectable No more glazing illustration OF
the danger of surplus could re offered.
Sherman said that the text Of the bill had
been passed by both houses, and was thus
beyond their reach.
After the amendments to the suIdry civil
bill providing for statues to Sheridan and
Logan had been adopted, Daniel gave notice
that after all the committee amendments
were disposed of he would offer a similar
amendment for statue to Cen Winfield
Scott Hancock.
Plumb gave notice OF an amendment max
Ing honorably discharged soldiers and sailors
and their widows and children eligible for
appointment, transfer, and promotion, sub
lect only to such examination as may De
prescribed by heads of departments, and
without competitive examination
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-20
TARIFF RsFoRMsRs IN COUNCIL.

Gathering of That School of Political
Economtsts-The Opening Proceedings.
CHICAGO, Feb. e6-Ths National Tariff
Reform association opened its convention for
the discussion of subjects relating to political
economy at p. m. yesterday at tbs Madison
Street theater. John L. White, secretary of
the American Tariff Reform league, called
the meeting to order and nominated for tenn
porary chairman. Edwin Barrett Smith.
which was carried unanimously. Mr. Smith
read an address prepared by him, which was
frequently Interrupted by applause whenever
mention was made Of President Cleveland,
and whenever the great necessity Of
reforming the tariff WAS claimed.
After the appointment OF commit
tess resolution was presented and
adopted, urgently requesting Congress that if,
in their wisdom, they consider taxation bless
ing. they shall increase it as much as possible.
but If they deem IT a burden they shall strive
to make it as light as possible Calls for
Henry George broke from every part Of the
house, but that gentlemen declined to speak
at that time, A number of five-minute
speeches were then made, after which the
chairman read President CIsveland's letter to
the convention.
The president expresses bis approval Of the
purposes and objects Of the association and
his wellknown views on the reduction of
tariff duties are briefly summarized He
urges the necessity of winning the 'plain
people" OF the country to the side Of the pro-
posed reforms; declares the question simple
and needing only fair presentation to be un-
derstood; reiterates his great interest in the
work Of the league, which would surely Sc
cure his attendance at the meeting, but that
public duties forbid, and finally expresses
hope for the success Of the efforts Of the or
ganizetion in the direction Of tariff reform.
Three cheers were proposed for the presi-
dent, which were given with a will
The report Of the committee on oreaniza-
ton was read, Ex-Governor J. Sterling Nor.
ton, of Nebraska, being named for president
Of the organization. A committee conducted
Governor Morton to the platform, and his
appearance was the signal for deafenins
cheers. Governor Morton spoke entirely
without notes. He considered the honor Of
being chairman of a convention which had
the courage and manhood to promulgaoe
pure, true principles far greater than one at
which q mere human being Is to be named
for even the highest Office in the gift Of the
people He advocated teaching the people
that they are the government, and that 1t
must be conducted for their interest,
and not for that Of any class or set of indi.
viduals- They must be taught, he said, that
tariff as 1t is, is formed for their robbery, and
1t must be uprooted or the end will be ruin
The convention then took a recess until even.
Ing to meet in Central Music hall
At the evening session speeches were made
by 7. g. Shearman, Of Brooklyn; C K Ladd,
of illinois, and Governor Buckner, of Ken
an audience of fully 900 men and eoodly
eprinkling of women present
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-20
PERHAPS THIS IS TAsCOTT.
A Mysterious Tramp I'm the Darlington,
Wis, Poor House.

DARLINGTON, Wis, Feb. COR Carey,
>ounty physician, went 70 the county poor
house and emputated the frozen feet Of
tramp who had been taken there on the 18th,
and who is believed by the authorities here
20 De bad criminal or IA remarkably reticent
man He refuses 10 divulge his name or
birthplace, OF give any information that
might lead to his iden yifcation While he
was under the infuense Of chloroform his
clothing was searched By the sheriff, and { 20
IN cash found and carefully preserved copy
Of Chicago paper OF Feb. 9, 1855, giving a
detailed account Of the murder of the million.
aire banker, Amos J. Smell Some people
here believe that the tre mp is the long lost
Tascott- OF this be true, be can be found in
the poor house for many weeks to come.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-20
Agreed on the Territory Btu.

WAsHrNeToN CITY, Feb. 2O.-The cor
feTrees On the omnibus territorial bill reached
an agreement yesterday. Barnes, of the
house conferrees, refused to sign the report.
As agree d upon the report omits New Mexico
from the bill, divides Dakota into two states,
nd ADMITS Montana and Washington as
states AL are to be admitted by proclama-
ton by the president, and the senators and
representatives are to take their seats in con-
gre next December. The date for holding
constitutional conventions In the several ter.
ritories is May 10
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-20
An International Invitation.

WAsHIseTos CRY, Feb 20-In the houa
yesterday Butterworth introduced for refer
ence joint resolution authorizing the presi-
dent to invite the several members of the
parliament Of Canada, and the premiers and
cabin cts Of the several provinces, to visit the
United States on May !, 1899, and be the
guests and partakers Of the hospitality of the
people Of the United States An appropria-
ton OF $4,000 is made to carry out the pro-
visions OF the resolution, and joint CON-
mittee OF the house and senate il provided
for TO receive and entertain the nations
guests
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-20

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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-20

TIE ARGUS is in receipt Of copy OF
the proceedings OF the last convention of
the American Humane association for the
prevention Of cruelty 10 children and an
finals, a society which has accomplished
much real good In advancing the cause
Of humanity in this country. The AReus
has very often had occasion to wish that
the noble order had representative in
Rock Island
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-20
AIichilan.

LANSING, Mich, Feb. ao-Two bills were
introduced in the legis ature yesterday pro
vidipg for state consts bulary to enforce the
anti-liquor laws. Two others proposed an
amendment to the constitution giving women
vote at municipal elections. Two more
provide for supply Of voting machines" to
prevent fraud at elections Another bill is for
the adoption of cumuls tive voting for mem
bers of the legislature. AS the time for the
introduction of bills ends this evening they
just poured into the two houses yesterday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-20
The OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Contest.

WAsHIEeTor CITY, Feb. 20.-The house
committee on elections has decided that 1t has
40 jurisdiction over the subject raised by the
}rosvenor resolution in regard to appointing
a co-zrrnrree Of the next house to carry on
the contest Of Clayton against Breckinridge
Of Arkansas It will be remembered that
Clayton was killed after he gave notice of
contest, and while he was taking evidence to
support his claim
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-20

Maiden, 5Iass, Feb. 2O-Aibert John
ston, aged Q, and David Fleming, aged 10,
whose parents reside IL the Edyeworth dis
trict of this city, boarded the 8 o'clock ex-
press train in Boston yesterday, thinking
that It stopped at Edgeworth, but as the
train dashed past at full SPEED the boys
Jumped "a and both were instantly killed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-20
The Men Who Harness, the I,rhtuiux

nv @'s'E11 '1HS - sffS
CHICAGO, Feb 20.-The annual convention
Of the National Electrical association was
formally opened shortly after noon yesterday
In the assembly room Of the Exposition build.
ing. The convention was welcomed to the
city by City Electrician Barrett in Mayor
Roche's absence, and the business of the
meeting was proceeded with reports being read
showing the growth Of the electric lighting
and power industry, the increase in the num-
Der Of central stations. arc, and incandescent
lamps, electric motors and electric railways
now in operation The display Of electrical
appliances, including an electrical street car
and railway, is very full and interesting.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-20
Cooley and Morrison at Chicago.

CHICAGO, Feb. 20.-J udge Cooley and Col
Morrison, of the interstate commerce COM
mission, were engaged all day yesterday, in
this city hearing the di ferent phases of the
rate question discussed by representatives Of
different railroads. Tie investigation was
for the purpose of discovering in what man
,,er the different roads make and publish rate
sheets, and whether by error in method or
form, the roads evade the requirements Of
the interstate law
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-20
MAKING APPEALS IN VAIN.
The Iowa Commissioners Rock-Rooted on
Their Schedule.

Their ScleduIe.
DIES MONIES, Ia, Feb. pa delegation
Of railway officials held conference with
the Iowa railroad comm issioners in this city
yesterday. The Chicago, Burlington &
Quincy was represented by General Manager
Ripley and General Freight Agent Morton 4;
the Rock Island by Ira Tic Manager Sage and
Superintendent Givin. The conference was
devoted mainly to general discussion of the
Iowa schedule of rates. The roads asked no
special favors tending TO a revision of the
schedule, but the necessity of such move
was urged upon the commission in behalf of
all the Iowa lines. Tie commissioners, as
has been the result of other conferences,
seemed disposed to ad 1ere to their former
views of keeping the ra 5es in force until their
effect on the revenues of the roads can be
AavvaOr1s+ruta.1
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-20
CIawhammers MOI Indispensable.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 20.-Chairman
Britton, of the inaugural committee, said
yesterday in regard to he full dress require
ment on the inaugural ball tickets, that it
was an erroneous impre sion to suppose that
the committee desired or requested swallow
tail coats They wished to prevent people
from coming to the ball without any care as
TO the propriety Of their dress A Prince
Albert, or any coat that gentleman could
wear at an evening entertainment, would be
,,,.or>ar