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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-13
Solicited Cnmpaign Funds.

NEW HAVEN. Conn, July 10 As the re-
suit Of lnspecto Edgarton's investigation Of
the local postoffice Henry w Cummings, a
carrier, was arrested yesterday charged
with soliciting political assessments.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-13

Chicago Srickmakers to Arbitrate.

CHICAGO, July I3-Yesterday the striking
brickmakers at the Purins ton Kimbell
brckyards agreed to plan proposed 10y the
firm, by which all the points at issue will he
submitted TO a joint committee from the
Bricklayers' union and from the Masons' and
Builders asso ciation. Should the committee
be unable TO decide any of the points sub
mitted Judge Tuley will be called upon to
make the final iesicion
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-13
Bruce to Succeed Rosecran..

WASHINGTON CITY, July 13.-It is said
that Gen Rosecrans' resignation as register
of the treasury will be accepted very soon,
and the colored ex 8 .nator, b. X Bruce, of
Mississippi, appointed in his stead Bruce
was register before and made very eff
cent official
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-13

PUTNAM, Conn, July lS-Henry c.
Bowen, OF The New York Independent, was
thrown from his carriage in a runaway
yesterday at his Wo dstock home and
sustained a severe shock and ha 4 bad bruises.
He is 16 years old 1t is feared that the mis-
hap may have serions cnnsannances
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-13
First scrap" aud then a Duel.

PARIS, July 13-In the lobby of the cham
Der of depu les yesterday quarrel occurred
between NJ. Thomson, Algerian deputy, and
a strong supporter of the government, and
NJ Laur, the opposition deputy for the de-
partment of the Loire. NJ Thomson struck
M. Laur in The face several times with his
fists, and then kicked him so severely that
his injuries had to be cared for by sur
geon. Later in the day NJ Laur sent his ad-
versary challenge, which was accepted, and
M. Laur and M. Thomson fought duel wi tn
pistols this morning. Neither was injured.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-13
Killed by n Stroke of Iightni,u

GETTYSBURG. Pa, July l3-Two men,
named Herner and Reifsnyder, were killed
in barn ten miles south of here Thursday
by stroke OF lightning. The barn was set
on fire and destroyed.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-13

LONDON, July ia German electrical
syndicate has just been organized with the
object Of utilizing the Schaafhusen falls of
the Rhine by developing and distributing the
power for industrial Purposes. The power
will be stored in the shape of electricity and
conveyed as required to points many miles
distant by means of cable
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-13

SEYMOUR, Ind, July 13-Much of the
wheat in this neighborhood is threshed. The
yield is twenty-six to thirty-five bushels per
acre and the quality of the grain is unusually
good Other crops are vigorous and promise
large Yields
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-13

Four hun dred Silesian lacemakers have
been at work for five weeks on magni.
ficent veil for the sister of the German
empress, who Is aboDt to marry Prince
Leopold, of Prussia.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-13

NEW YORK, July l3.-Patrick Ford, of
The Irish World, on being interviewed yes
terday morning by United Press reporter
regarding the announcement that the Irish
parliamentary party Will from Tenants
Defence leagu', said THE league will mere
lv do for the tenants what the landowners
sy Idic tie did for the landlords. When a test
comes up in court as the result Of an eviction
the landlords each subscribe toward fund
for the defense Of the action. The cost then
would be comparatively small aud the conse-
quence is that the Landlords are thus enabled
to make long and bitter fights"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-13

LONDON, J My 13-The Times correspond
emit at Vienna reports that Austria has pre-
vailed on the pope to remain in Rome and
not to seek an asylum elsewhere, as such
course would seriously embarrass Italy.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-13

Sarah j. Mackin. widow, of Johns
town. Pa. who lost all her earthly pos,
sessions by the flood, has just been
awarded pension and back pay amount
ing to $5,966.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-13
Left $50. 600 to Harvard.

Boston, July ID The late George b.
Hyde, Of this city, left $4,000 To Harvard
college and $4,000 for town library at
Southbridpe
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-13

government has motif I'd the Haytien author
itives that tn ~ must not modest vessels visit
;,,.r tboaa ,,nrts
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-13
situation in Minnesota.
THE CROPS IN ILLINOIS.
Report Issued by the state Board of Agri-
culture.

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, July l3 The crop re-
port issued by the state board of agricul-
ture yesterday shows that the condition of
meadows has not improved since May l, and
the present indications are that there will be
less than 30 per cent. of an average yield per
acre. The condition of pastures is nearly up
to an average the state over, and in tie
northern portion better than usual at this
ma
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-13

ST PETER sBURG, July 10 -One-half of
the town of Djarkend, in Semiretchinsk, has
been destroyed by an earthquake
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-13
The Yield of Potatoes.

The area devoted to Irish potatoes this
year is a fraction less than in 1888 The condi-
ton of the crop is excellent, and should moth
ing occur to injure the plants full average
yield per acre may be expected In the
northern part of the state the present indica-
ton Is for more than an average yield In
nearly all the counties In the central part
an average, or better yield, but in the south
ern portion the yield promises little more
than an average
Other Crops aud Live Stock.
In the thirty counties from which reports
ON tobacco We're received the area is IL per
cent smaller than III 1888. The outlook is
not promising for more than an average
yield per acre. The area in Hungarian and
millet for the state is but sc per cent. as
compared with year ago. The
condition of young live stock through
out the state is encouraging. The number
of pigs III the state as compared with last
year is 9S per cent, and the general condi-
ton is good. The number of lambs has de-
creased per cent There are more calves,
but their condition is not good Is other
young live stock. The number of colts
foaled is a trife less than for 1855
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-13
Some Notable Illustrations.

Professor Fawcett, a strong individualist,
claims the state monopoly in telephones, and
MIR. Raikes, the postmaster general and a
strong Conservative, is urging the exercise
OF this monopoly. Professor Fawcett, too,
was responsible for another big piece of So
cialism-the parcel post-and as for the
present government, almost every member
Of the cabinet has his portfolio full of Social
ist schemes. Mr.. Balfour wants to drain
boys and build railways in Ireland. Mr..
Smith is going to create a board Of agricult-
ure, so that the state may assist the farmer.
Mr.. Richie evolved the county councils with
the sole idea that they would be more active
that is, SoCialistic-than the old quarter
sessions, and the Scotch secretary Is now
pushing a similar measure for Scotland.
Only the other day Sir William Harcourt re-
marked, we are all Socialists now" and he
struck very near the mark
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-13
The Haytien Blockade Ineffective.

LONDON, July 13.-The official Gazette an
nounces that the blockade of the insurgent
ports in Hayti, being plainly ineffective, the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-13
SAME THING OVER THIS WAY.
Socialistic Developments in Some Very
Curfous Places

SociaIistic Developments In Some Very
Curious Places.
LONDON, July Is. I'm connection with the
little row between Germany and Switzerland
regarding exiled Socialists, and their proba-
able emigration to this country if it gets too
hot for them on the continent, it is interest
ing to note that, while Englishmen, as a
rule, are as pronounced as ever in their de-
te tation OF Socialists, they are drifting
every day deeper and deeper into Socialism
While deriding the upholders of the theory,
they are embracing with wh9le-souIed enthu-
siasm the theory itself. And this is going
on with the actual approval of politicians
who would be most indignant if called So
Cialsts
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-13
THE TROUBLES AT HOMESTEAD.
Rioters Still Have Possession and Do as
They Please.


They Please.
PITTsBURG July 13 There was no actual
rioting at Homestead yesterday, but the
strikers was so threatening that an attempt
TO put l25 deputy sheriffs in the mill was
failure. President Wiehe, of the Amalga-
mated association, tried to induce the strik
ers to be governed by the law, hut he was
paid no atten ion ~, and the deputies, in
Inundated by the demonstration, took off
their badges and threw up their commits
sions.
Pinker ton Guards Brought on.
One hundred Pnkerton men, armed with
Springfield rifles, arrived here yesterday
morning from Philadelphia. and were taken
to the Home stead works. They will be
placed about the mill property to protect the
workmen from the strikers. They had not
made their appearance at the works at
IL D. IN The strikers believed that they
were being held at some way station with the
intention of running them into the works via
the Port Perry bridge earlp this morning. The
strikers are fully prepared for this or any
similar attempt on the part of the firm, and
serious trouble and perhaps bloodshed is
certain to occur when such attempt is made
Everything was reported quiet last night.
The 81 eriff Determined, Also.
Sheriff Met andless was swearing i'll addi-
tional deputies and will have 400 or 500 more
on the ground. He says he will increase the
number to 1000 if necessary.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-04-05
Postal Telegraph, Postal Packages
and Postal Savings Banks.

Il is the hope and belief of pro-
gressiye and enterprising business
men generally, that Mr.. Wanamaker
will devote his organizing. active
and progressive business qualifica-
tions to bring about these improve.
ments in the postal department over
which he has been called to preside
MIR Wanamaker's large experience
in the postal package business at
present imperfectly conducted under
the post Office department of the
government, can not failed to have
made him familiar with this branch
in its every minutia.
He has doubtless experienced the
supreme necessity which demands
that the telegraph should no longer
remain in the hands of grasping
consciencionsless monopoly exposing
the business Of this vast country to
espionage and exactions of power.
full corporation welded by single
man. Such an outrage on a patient
and suffering public cannot be tole.
rated much longer by the intelligent
American people, and we look for
ward in confidence to see this Jay
Gould toll gate broken down under
the active business administration
of Mr. Wanamaker.
Postal Savings Banks are another
feature of post office affairs that we
may copy with profit from the old
world Institutions. A system OF
Banks where the people, whose ear.
nings are small and savings SO very
inffnitesimal, compared to the great
speculative transactions of the coun.
try, could find safe deposit for their
small savings, would prove of ines
Unable advantage to the laborine
millions. A place of perfect safety
convenient to every wage Garner, and
secure from the rapacious hands OF
the embezzeler. would encourage to
thrift and economy among the labor
ing class, while the aggregate depo-
sits from this of the surplus of their
little earnings would rlace vast
sum in the hands of the government,
borrowed from the laboring millions,
if congress so willed it, in place OF
from great money syndicates, many
of them subjects of foreign countries.
We believe that Mr.. Wanamaker is
the man to inaugurate these great
improvements which will make his
administration one of the most
important In the history of the post
Office of this country. AS great as
it has already grown the possibilities
of its future usefulness is hardly
comprehended yet. Probably no bet
ter man for such vast enterprises
could have been chosen than Mr..
Wanamaker, whose administrative
and organizing abilities have had
practical training in his personal
business for the last decade,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-04-05
Their Business Booming.

Probably no one thing has caused
such general revival of trade at L.
R. Kinks drug store as their giving
away to their customers of so many
free trial bottle of DR.. Kings New
Discovery for consumption. Their
trade is simply enormous in this very
valuable article from the fact that it
always cures and never disappoints
Coughs, colds, asthma, bronc hits,
Group, aud all throat and lung diseases
quickly cured. You can test it before
buying by getting trial bottle free,
large size 81 Every bottle warranted.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-04-05
Died at the age of los.

Mrs. Bridget Kearney widow of the
late Francis Kearney, was buried Sum
day at st. Ignatius Church, Hickory
Hartford county. Mrs. Kearney was
born in Ireland in 1855. She was 103
years one month and 81 days olu and
was active and retained all of her facul-
ties until the last. She moved 10 Har-
ford county about forty-two years ago.
A son and two daughters, fOrty-five
grandchildren, and thirty-fiye great
grandchildren survive her.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-04-05
Life's Mistakes.

Somebody has condensed the mis-
takes of life and arrived at the con-
clusion, that there are fourteen of them
the greatest of all mistakes is to allow
simple cough or cold to take its
course which always ends in death;
check it in time and save life by
use Of puritan cough and consumption
cure Price 25c. at G.. G. Sill's drug
store.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-04-05
The Close Of Court.

Inc Marcn term OF the Clrcult
Court closed up business on Thurs.
day last and Judge Stump passed
the following sentences. Cole, col.
ored, guilty of murder in second
degree for shooting Young, 16
years in penitentiary.
Farrell, conyicted of assault on
Mrs. Ruth Ann England 10 years in
penitentiary. Geo. Redict and VIM.
Hill, two Baltimore cold. gents for
robbing Katz's store in Port Deposit
10 years each in the penitentiary,
Saml. Short convicted of violating
the prohibitory law, year in the
House of Correction and 500 fine
Other indictments found by the
Grand Jury are, John R. Miller,
violating prohibitcry law; Edward
Rowland resisting and assaulting an
officer.
The following were indicted for
selling without licanse: s. M. Allen,
Italian Louis, John T. Rutter, Tho.
W. Rowland, Thomas Ringgold. col
ored, A, H. George, Geo. Bernstein,
and Eliza Young the latter colored.
The Grand Jury adjourned on
Tuesday of last week, and made a
lengthy report to the court. They
examined SO witnesses, made "a pre-.
sentiments, found p true bills and
ignored 4 indictments.
The following extract is made from
the report and may serve as a warn
ing to those who know nothing in
future to say nothing.
"We wish to particularly call your
honor's attention to the manner in
which time of the Grand Jury has
been consumed in the examination
of witnesses upon alleged violations
of the prohibitory laws of the county
Our time has been trifed with to
such an extent that had not these
cases been brought before us we
could have completed our work and
adjourned at least two days earlier.
tThe cases referred to are three-1
that from the Eighth district to
which your honor's attention was
called; I'd, case from the Ninth
district in which the Grand jury
examined IA witnesses. none of
whom knew why they had been sum
moned or at whose request. Each
one stated that the person against
whom they were asked to testify was
man of good character, long a res.
ident of the district, who had always
been known as law-abiding anG
respected citizen. The name OF the
informant in this case from the Third
district in which witnesses were
examined who knew absolutely no.
thing about the matter. The Grand
Jury respectfully suggests that if
the names of the informers in the
above cases from the Ninth and
Third districts can be ascertained
that they be at least severely repri-
manded by the Court.
"The time of the Grand Jury has
been also uselessly consumed in the
examination of licenses caused in
part by the incomplete list of licen-
ses furnished them and also by the
neglect of the constable of the Sixth
district and the constable of Port
Deposit to furnish witnesses although
directed to do so by the States At.
torney. Owing to the incomplete
list OF licenses furnished us several
innocent persons were presented"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-04-05

Judge Wadel of Chester Co. has
refused licenses to W. G. Armstrong
of the Oxford House and to S. Hope
Hersberger at Avondale. The wick
ed prohibitionists are initiating the
old prophets hard example. They
rejoice at their calamity and mock
when their fear cometh.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-04-05
Every Home Should Have It.

It is not always convenient to call
a physician for every little ailment.
Having Red Flag Oil in the house
you have physician always at hand,
it kills Rheumatism, Neuralgia,
Burns, Bruises and all Aches and
Pains. Price rs Gents.
There are few things ir this life Of
which we may be certain, but this il
one of them. Puritan Cough and Con
sumption Cure has no equal for
Coughs, Colds and Consumption
Price 25 Cents.
At Gurdon G. Silrs Drug Store.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-04-05
Stanley Safe.

Tuesdays papers publish a long let
ter from Henry M. Stanley written
In August last. The great explorer
was then in the heart of Africa. The
letter recounts scenes of hardships and
suffering seldom paralleled aud his
tory of endurance and perseverance
rarely equaled.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-04-05
DIED..

ToME-near Port Deposit Jacob E..
infant son of Jacob E. and Judie B.
Tome on March 25th aged weeks
and days.
CAMPBELL-on Tuesday night April
2d at his residence near Jenness'
Mill. David Campbell Funeral on
Friday 18th. Friends will meet at
the house at IL o'clock. lnterment
at Hopewell Cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-04-05

1t would be quite asdifficult to see
cause for envy in our worthy cotem.
porary, the Cecil Stars enterprise,
as ''satire' in Frank Stockton's
War Syndicate yarn. Some folks
dc have. funny notions.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-04-05

More Stamped Goods in way of Tray
Covers, Bureau and Stand Scarfs, Splashers,
&c., &c, placed on retail to-day.
50 dozen Handkerchief, embracing a
big drive, with lace borders. rs cents will
get you three, 8 cents will get you one.
This seems strange, it is nevertheless true.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-04-05

The Government has ordered the
Richmond, Alert and Adams. ships
of war, to Apia, Samoa, to take the
place of the vessels lost in the
eye lone on the 18th ult.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-04-05

The bar of Belair are petitioning
President Harrison to appoint J. A. J.
Creswell Justice Of the US. Supreme
Court in place Of Justice Stanley
Matthews, dec.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-04-05

We must continue to impress upon your
minds that we have large stock of first
class Queensware which we propose Offering
below the regular rates for same goods to
reduce it; do not forget this fact.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-04-05

Another large invoice of Dry Goods
rolled into the already crowded room, en-
bracing Dress Goods Of various qualities
and styles. Double-fold plain and fancy
Grays. 10 cents per yard. Do not worry
yourselves making Calico dresses when you
can buy such goods for 10 cents that win
wear double as long.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-04-05
Returned from the Markets.
Many Goods to Follow.

Arrival of the spring stock of Oil
shading and Ready Made Curtains best
shades for the season of 1889.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-04-05

We thought we had about enough Wall
Paper for the season but found the demand
was swiftly emptying the bins, consequently
we bought heavily last week, both blanks
and gifts.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-04-05
E. r. Burlington,

SHORTHAND and TYPE-WRITIN0
- Instruction in above branches. Lessons
by mail specially and proficiency guaran-
teed. First class references. Terms mod
crate. Send for particulars.
w. ]. PEOPLES,
P. O.. Box 66. Rising Sun, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-04-05

Table Damssk 25 cents 10 $I.O0 per
yard. A job in Bleached Linen at so and
go cents.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-04-05

About 40 pieces of Prints, spring styles
to brighten the stock.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-04-05
.NeurGlgic Persons

And those troubled with nervousness resulting
from care or overwork will be relieved by taking
BrOaOn's Iron BitteTs. Genuine
has trade mark and crossed red lines on wrapper.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-04-05

Gray and Brown Mixtures SO inches
wide for 40 cents-goods that retailed four
weeks ago at so cents.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-04-05

All-wool Gray Cloth in four shades so
and rs cents per yard.
Great Falls tribune., 1889-01-12
THE CYCLONE.

The news we publish today OF the
cyclone in Pennsylvania will astonish the
country which was Of the opinion that
such calamities befell only Dakota, Ne
braska and Kansas-places that were in
what was regarded popularity as the
cyclone belt.
The sympathy of the whole country
will go forth to those families which
have been stricken by the destroying
storm. There is reason to fear that we
have not learned the worst, for the track
of the cyclone extended from Pittsburg
to Reading, distance of about 200 miles
As there are populous towns and villages
between these places, the destruction
may be much greater than our telegrams
outline Montana has reason to be CRATE
full that she has been spared such awfu
yisitationS,
Great Falls tribune., 1889-01-12

MIR. H. o. CHowEN's Bremen letter has
been read with much interest. He has
made his mark, without intending it, as a
newspaper correspondent. His descrip-
tions of German scenery and his visit to
the Rathshaus cellar, where he found
wine, very old-considerably older than
Great Falls, make interesting reading and
make many wish they were there. He
also showed the nerve which BELTS a
newspaper correspondent in not whiting
when he saw at the hotel the mass Of
pillows that were to serve as a bed. His
account of the wine cellar is so good that
many are likely to have business in Bre-
men this year.