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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-12
HENRY GEORGE IN ENGLAND.
He Tells an Interviewer What He Is Over
There For,

There For.
LONDON, March 12.-In an interview with
New York World correspondent Henry
George said, after briefly reviewing the polit-
zeal situation in England, as he sees it: MY
friends insistsdon my coming over here in view
OF the fact that, although the parliamentary
election might not come off for three years,
it was liable 10 come off in three months and
they wanted as far as possible TO infuse rad
ical ideas into the minds of the voters, and to
so bring them into the election that the sue
cessful members would have to pledge them
selves. The London joint committees for the
taxation of ground rents, which I addressed
when was in London last, and of which as
ISOLATION l am m amber, was formed only q
year ago Thirty eight of the members who
formed it have tsen elected to this new
county council, and there is no question that
clear majority Of the members were
IN favor Of taxing the landlords
and majority of that ms jority,
should say, were in favor of taxing them as
would, 30 Us to utterly abolish them In this
body and in other similar bodies the question
will come up, not for decision, but at least
TOR presentation &c parliament, and at the
next parliamentary election it is the con-
fdent expectation CT our friends that a ma
1ority of the new members can be secured"
What OF the progress of your movement
in America, Mr. Georgef"
ut is very strong and gaining every day
Among tariff reformers radical free trade
ideas are coming 10 the front, as was shown
in the Chicago convention, and the timid
movement for the REDUCTION of the tariff is
passing into a demand for the abolition OF all
tariffs"
Mr.. George says he is going to make
three months campaign of it through Eng
land, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-12
A BANK ROBBERS eoLpNsss,
He Locks the Ca thier In the Safe an,
Makes on with the Funds-His Capture,

He Locks the Ca thier In the Safe and
Makes or with the Funds-His Capture.
BUFFALO, n Y, March IA bold bank
robbery took place On Saturday at Norwood,
st. Lawrence county, the robber being a
postofice clerk named Charles Phelps He
entered the Norwood bank about noon, when
the only occupant was the cashier, F. L.
Smith. Phelps asked for some stamps, and
as Smith stepped into the vault Phelps
quickly closed the heavy door, turned the
combination and securely locked the cashier
in. The robber then rifed the money
drawer and took all the paper
money contained therein, amounting
TO s27s. He did not touch sew
eral hundred dollars in silver. Business
in the bank happened to be very light on
Saturday and Phelps did not get so much as
he probably expected After the robbery, he
mounted a horse and started for the Cana
dian border, which is only short distance
from Norwood. Fortunately the bank was
visited by gentleman who hoard the
cashiers cries, and getting the combination
from the imprisoned official, released him
Phelps was captured IN the midnight train
Only about 81 of the stolen money was re-
covered
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-12
PRESIDENT HARRISON is foeev as rs,

PRESIDENT HARRISON is foggy as usual
on the tariff question. In describing the
burdens which England sought to put
upon the United States in the infancy of
the republic he forgot to state that the
policy OF the mother country. against
which he was inveighing was the protec>
tive policy, long since abandoned for a
more enlightened one. 1t is doing q
good deal Of violence to logic and com.
mon sence to defend monopoly tsrifi in
Que country in one century BY pointing
out the iniquites of monopoly tariff in
another country and in another century.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-12
IN MEMORY OF LICK" ToWNsHENp.
His Friends and Fellow Members Meet
and Take Appropriate Action.

His Friends and Fellow Members Meet
and Take Appropriate Action.
WASHINGTON CITY, March IA large
number Of political and personal friends of
the late Representative Townshend, Of ILL
nois, met at Wizards hotel last night. Ex-
Congressman S. s. Marshal Of Illinois, Mr.
Townshend's old friend when the latter was
q page in the house, presided Most Of the
Illinois delegation in congress, Democrats and
Republicans, were present, as well as congress-
men and friends from other states Eulogistic
speeches were made by Mr. Marshall, Com
missioner of Pensions Black, and Represent
atives Cannon and Cox. Resolutions ex-
pressing sorrow at the death, and highly
eulogistic of the life, character, and worth Of
the deceased were adopted.
The executive officers of the American
Shipping and Industrial league, Gen.
Wheeler, Of Alabama, president, and Maj
Charles S. Hill, secretary, met last night and
also adopted resolutions of regret at the death
Of MIR. Townshsnd, declaring that the league
has lost a warm friend and co-laborsr by his
death.
Mi Townshend's body will not be taken to
5hawneetown, Ills, at present Mrs. Town.
shend is not well, and is unable to travel, SO
the journey to Illinois has been postponed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-12
A Lucky Quartette.
First To Be Chosen by the New
Administration.
THREE MEN FOR FOREIGN MISSIONS,

Ex-senator Palmer Being Sent to Spain
He Doesn't Know, However. That He
VIII Go-Col. Tichenor Made Windows
Place in the Observation-Disclosures In
the New Government-The President'e
work-Capttal Notes.
WARRINGTON CITY, March 12.-The first
list of appolntees of the new administration
was sent TO the senate yesterday. Three OF
them were for positions abroad, and there
were but four in ell, so that numerous pa
triotic citizens are still on the anxious seat.
The nominees were:
Thomas W. Palmer, OF Michigan, to be en-
voy extraordinary and minister plenipoten-
tiary of the United States to Spain
John F. Swift, Of California, to be envoy
extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary
,f the United States to Japan.
John D. Washburn Of Massachusetts,, min
lister resident and consul general of the
United States to Switzerland
George Tichenor Of Illinois, assistant sec
rotary of the treasury, vice Isaac l. Maynard,
resigned.
The senate referred them oil to the proper
committees.
Secretary Window told one Of the con-
gressmen from Illinois that Tichenors APP
pointment was his own, and should not be
charged TO any particular state, and this made
ths Illinois men happy, as it gives them a
good show for some other positions they
banker after, and which the influence of Col
Tichenor will be potent in securing,
Elk Senator Palmer was interviewed over
the telephone, and said his nomination was
sent In without his knowledge, and he was
uncertain whether or not he would accept A
gentleman who is in his confidence said he
did not think the ex-senator would 60
abroad but the opinion prevails that he may
accept the honor rendered In this manner.
The fight over the first assistant postmaster
generalship is getting complicated Hon. j.
5. { arkson, OF Iowa, 1t is stated, has de-
chned t. accept the Office, and no little diff.
Guilty will be experienced in selecting a suit
able person to fill it. 1t Is posi-
ton which comes more directly in
contact with the people than almost any
other Postmaster General Dickinson.
just before he vacated his office, said: II
can go away and stay away for weeks, and
my office Is so arranged that 1t will go right
along without me, and nobody will particu-
larly miss me; but If the first assistant leaves
his desk unattended to for couple of DAYS
there will be the mischief to pay The Illi-
nois people want Clark Carr TO get the office
of first assistant, but there is pressure for
Clarksou for this place. Clarkson says he
doesn't want it and won't take 1t, but QUAY
insists that he shall accept it, and Wanna
maker Is said to be waiting Cor him to WELD
and say yes before he offers the office TO
somebody else
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-12

average of the seven states-Ohio Indiana,
Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, and Ne
braska-bein, 1856 cents.
The proportion of the wheat crop on hand
March l, is less than in any year since 1880,
except in 1882 and in 1887 Though nearly the
same in the la tier year, The actual quantity
on hand is los than in any recent year ex-
cept 1852 and 1885 1t is estimated at about
1900, 900 measured bushels Tha lowest
state per cent, ges are in the principal wheat
growing states, as follows: Ohio, 2T; Min
nesota, 90 Michigan, 2S; Indiana, "a; Hi
nois, rs; Wisconsin, IS; Iowa, SO; Missouri,
81; Kansas, "a /; Nebraska, 81; Dakota,s24. In
these states tho quantity on hand is less than
in March last by about 81 ,OO0, 900 bushels.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-12
THE ASHES OF THE GREAT
John Ericsscn's Remains Await Their
Transfer to His Native Land

New YORK, March l2-Trinity church
was crowded yesterday when the solemn
procession, headed by Rev. Morgan Dix.
made Its way up the aisle, bearing the body
OF the late John Ericsson, the inventor. Two
officers from each ship at the navy yard and
one officer from each department were pre-.
sent. Near the altar rail stood a cross about
three feet high composed Of ivy, lilies of the
valley and pansies. It was tribute from the
son OF the deceased, Baron J. J. Ericsson now
In Sweden. He had cabled instru lions to
have the cross laid on the casket containing
the remains Of his eminent father. There
were a number Of other floral tributes The
Rev. Morgan Dix, assisted by the Rev. Mr.
Hill, conducted the services. After the
services the body was taken to the Marble
cemetery on Second street, where it was
placed temporarily in receiving vault. Its
final resting place will be the native land of
the deceased
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-12
"Iumpy jaw" Chicago Cattle.

DETROIT, Mich, March 12-Thomas Bar
lum, George Beck and Harry Phillips, lead
ing butchers OF this city, make public the
statement that in shipment of fourteen car
loads of cattle from the Chicago stock yards
there were three head badly affected with
"lumpy jaw" As it is claimed by Chicago
stock men that the cattle at their yards is
strictly inspected, the above named men
say thst Michigan should take action in view
of the facts, as great many "lumpy jaw"
cattle are passed by Chicago inspectors
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-12
Notary Public.
A Receiver for Two Western RaiIwa

A Receiver for Two Western Railways
New YORK, March lon the application
of the Farmers Loan and Trust company
the United States Circuit court yesterday ap-
pointed w. X Alderman of Chicago, re-
ceiver of the St. Louis, Sturgis g. Battle
Greek and Battle Greek Sc Bay City railway
companies, and restrained them from dispos-
ing of the property. The two roads are but
opposite ends OF what is intended to be one
line The st. Louis, StIrgis & Battle Creek
road is complete from Goshen, Ind, through
Sturgis to Battle Creek, and the Battle
Creek g. Bay City from West Bay City to
Midland. The trust company's complaint al
leges temperament of interest.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-12
ANTI-cHlNeSs MODS ABROAD.
Milwaukee Kept In a state of Turbulence
Half the Night

"hNauhee Sept IN state OF Turbulence
Half the Night.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, March l2-Sam Zip
La and Hah Ding, charged with inveigling
little girls into their laundries, had prelim-
mary examination before Judge Mallory yes
terday. The premises were strongly guarded
as there was decided mob spirit abroad
The testimony against the Chinese was con-
elusive, ten little girls having been their vic
tins, three OF whom testified to having been
debauched by them. The court adjourned
before the crowds were let out of the work
shops for fear of trouble, and the prisoners
were conveyed back to Jail
From dark on to midnight the police were
kept busy dispensing mobs. A dozen or more
Chinese wash-houses on the west side had
their windows broken, and several China
men were chased through the streets. but no
one hurt, as the police were able to protect
the frightened Celestials
The situation, however, is critical and it is
not safe for Chinaman to appear on the
streets in some parts of the city. 1t is prob
able that All Sing will fud it impossible for
hnn TO live here IN the future.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-12
The Bishop was Opposed tn Il,

BALTIMORE, Nd, March ia meeting
was held last night at St Peters Protestant
Episcopal church for the purpose of consider
ing the propriety of establishing in this city
branches of the Young Mems Friendly
society. The general feeling wss favorable.
but the Right Rev w liam Paret, bishop Of
Marylan took them by surprise He sx-
pressed himself in most emp hattie terms
against the scheme, on the ground that il
was over organization, and that over-organi-
cation was bad thing. No action was taken
in consequence.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-12
Clergymen Booming Prohibition

PHILADELPHIA, March l2.-Pr, aibftic n
was given big loom in Association hall YES
terday afternoon. The ministers of the CITY
gathered there in convention and began their
battle for the constitutional prohlb ton
amendment by adopting five strong resolu-
lions and pledging themselves TO work t, =
gether in the coming campaign for total pro
hibition in Pennsylvania The call for the
convention had been signed by over 200 min
listers, representing twenty-four deuornina-
tons and the hall was crowded
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-12
THE PRESIDENTS QUIET DAY.
He Succeeds in Keeping Away from the
'1iadding Crowd"

He succeeds in keeping Away from the
"oiadding Crowd"
WASHINGTON CITY, March l2-With the
exception of Sunday, yesterday was the
quietest day the president has passed since
his induction into Office. Following a long
established precedent, he decided to receive
as few visitors as possible, and so well did he
adhere to this determination that not more
than dozen persons succeeded In getting
into his office in the forenoon. A few re-
representatives. called TO say goodbye before
leaving the city, and some senators also
called Window and Noble had few
minutes talk each with the president about
department matters, and Blaine and the vice
president came about 1880, within a few
minutes of each other, and had conferences
with the president before he went down to
tbs East room at ! o'clock to shake hands
with crown Of about 200 people who had
assembled there. 1t took the president about
fifteen minutes to dispose Of this crowd. He
then went ack to his desk and remained q
few minutes. During the afternoon he had
a long conference with Representative Reed,
of Maine
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-12
A Bill Against Ticket scalpers.

ALBANY, n. Y, March IA bill intro
duoed in assembly yesterday provides that
every ticket agent of railroad and steamboat
companies in this state shall be given GER
tiflcate attested by the seal Of the company
by which they are employed; that no person
not thus provided with certificate shall sell
or otherwise dispose of tickets without special
authority Of the company by which the
tickets are issued; and that travellers may re-
cover from the compar les the money value of
the unused portion O. any ticket The OBJ
Ject of the bill is to prevent ticket scalping
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-12
Catching Anarcf lists i'm Berlin.

LONDON, March 12.-Eight additional ar
rests Of Anarchists have been made in Berlin,
the prisoners including the noted weavers
Kuntz and Magnan. Thearrests are regarded
as Of the utmost importance as long stride
toward the complete era dication of anarchy
from beneath the shadows of the imperial
palace. The apartments Of the prisoners
were searched and large quantity Of forbid
den literature was founi, together with let
tiers and documents compromising several
other Anarchist leaders whose arrest is merely
q question Of hours
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-12
A Russian with a Big Contract ON Han,

CHICAGO, March 12.-Gsorgie Dienstro-
witch, who last summer set fire to the gov
eminent powder magazine at Sitka with the
Acknowledged design of blowing up the town,
reached here Sunday en- route from Alaska
TO the National insane asylum at Washing
ton, he having been adjudged insane He
was in charge of United States Secret Ser
vice Officers wilkins and Arnold, and was
shackled to the latter, beside being ironed at
the wrists, knees and ankles The prisoner
says that he is a Russian Nihilist and that he
will yet free the down-trodden people Of the
civilized world
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-12
TREASONABLE PLOTS IN INDIA.
A Supposed Loyal Maharajah Corruptt
by the Russians.

by the RUSSIANS.
LONDON, March 12.-The discovery of trea-
sonable plots and practices of the maharaja h
CT Cashmere has created great surprise and
caused a profound sensation here. 1t was
believed by the government that the mahara
Jah was an ultra-loyal vassal He sent costly
presents accompanied by profuse protesta-
lions of devotion to the queen on the occa-
sion of her majesty's jubilee, and contributes
with lavish hand to the fund for founding
the imperial institute In honor of that event
1t is quite generally believed in official cir
cles that the maharajah was prompted to his
disloyal purposes by emssaries acting under
orders from the Russ an government, and
this belief Is freely and openly expressed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-12
OUR STOCK OF CORN AND WHEAT.
Tho Surplus on Hand and Some Compare
alive Figures.

Tho Surplus on Hand and Some Compare
ative Figures.
WASHINGTON CITY, March 12.-The stat
istical report of thedepartment Of agriculture
Issued yesterday afternoon for March, relates
to the distribution of wheat and corn. The
amount of corn reported still on hand is 80. 6
per cent. The surplus amounts to 7s5 ,oOo, 900
bushels, of which the seven corn surplus
states have 49,, OOo, 900 bushels. The proper
ton merchantable averages 50 per cent.
which is less than in 1884, 1886, or 1887. The
average price is less than in December, when
it was "a cents per bushel for the United
States, and % for the states producing COM
mercial supplies The March average for
merchantable corn is 3S 8cents per bushel, for
pnmsrchantabls 92.s cents the general
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-12
Tn. weather We MAY Exnsot.

WAsHINoToN CITY, March l2.-The indica-
tions for thirty-six hours from 8 D. m. yester-
day are as follows: For Wisconsin and Iowa
Fair, cooler weather; northerly winds. For
Michigan-Light rain. stationary tempera.
ture, followed Tuesday afternoon by cooler
weather; winds becoming westerly. For u.
Hnois aud Indiana-Fair. warmer weather, fol.
lowed in Illinois by slightly cooler; southsrly
winds.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-12
Joint Tariffs on RAILWAYS.

WASHINGTON CRY, March H. The inter-
state commercs commission has issued the
order given notice of in these dispatches of
the 9th inst, requiring common carriers to
publish their advances or reductions of joint
tariffs. They must be printed in plain type
and posted at every freight and passenger
station ten days prior to their taking effect in
the case of advance and three days in the case
of reduction. The railways of the trunk
line association have been cited to appear be-
fore the commi sion to explain their export
rates and how they are made
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-12
A Good Thing for Fads, Shit, Dali

NEW ORLEANS, Marsh 1.-THE Times
Democrat states that the Mexican govern
ment has amended the concession granted to
Capt j. B. Eads for a ship railway by
guaranteeing earnings TO the extent of s Der
cent. interest on sec, 000, 900, the estimated
cost OF the railroad. Capt E L. Corthell,
who is now here, says the work Of construc.
tion will begin at an early day
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-12

Jackson, Mich, March 12.-William Ca
boon, wealthy farmer residing in Sand
stone village, some time ago received a
threatening White Cap letter He treated it
as joke at the TINA, but Sunday about mid
night, as he sat alone reading, he was fired
upon from the outside by man with shot
gun. Part Of the charge took effect in Ca
hoon's leg. He ran out, revolver in hand
and pursued the would be murderer for some
distance, but being wounded had to abandon
the chase. Officers are on his trail Cahoon
says he knows his assailant
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-12

WASHINGTON CITY, March 12-It is ex.
pected that shortly after the beginning of the
next fiscal yeai-July 1.-The navy depart
ment will award contracts for eight new war
vessels. The vessels will have the latest ap-
proved ideas in their construction, and will
be of high speed and heavy armament One
of the new ships will be great ironclad Of
$500 tons Four more new cruisers will also
be constructed during the present year.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-12

WASHINGTON CITY, March l2.-In the
executive session of the senate yesterday "a
message from the president transmitting cor
respondenee in response to senate resolu-
ton In regard 10 the execution of Louis Riel
by Canadian auth critics, and who claimed to
be all American citizen, was laid before the
senate
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-12
Tho Senate.

WASHINGTON CITY, March Ex-senator
Beck made his appearance in the senate yes
terday, having returned from his search for
health looking much better. He was warmly
Welcomed. The only thing done was to wait
for message from the White House, which
finally arrived, and as it contained nominal
tons TO Office the senate went into executive
session, and when the doors reopened ad-
journed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-12
The Union Cigar Label No Trade Mar

The Union Cigar Label No Trade Mark.
ST. PAUL, March 12.-The Cigarmakers
Protective union of this city received de-
cided setback yesterday in a decision of the
supreme court, reversing by a vote of to
the order Of the lower court. It is held that
the device placed on boxes Of cigars made by
the union members indicates only that the
cigars are made by some members Of one of
the unions, and are not legal trade mark
The dissenting judges held that the members
of a union should have the benefit of the
superior reputation of its products in the
market, resulting from their superior skill.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-12
WIN start q Sow Republican pniIy.

WASHINGTON CRY, March 12.--It is I'M
derstood that Mr.. A. j. Blethen, formerly of
Minneapolis, has nearly completed arrange
ments for an afternoon Republican daily
here, He has associated himself with a
wealthy young man named Steele, whose
family reside here and who has large prop
erty interest in Minnesota, and they expect
TO make Il success of their new venture
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-12
kiirain on the Great John T.

BALTIMORE, Md, March l2-Jake Kilrain
left for New York last night, whsnce he will
sail tomorrow for Liverpool. Before leav-
ing Kilrain said he did not believe Sullivan
had any intention of fighting him For this
he was very sorry as he believes that as sure
as the sun shines he could knock Sullivan out
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-12
SOMEBODY'S IMAGINATION
Made t" ID" Duty as Fact In That Yellow
stone Massacre Affair.

stOhe Massacre Affair.
ST. PAUL, March l2.-Regarding the re
ported killing of five French tourists in
Yellowstone park, related in dispatches pub
iished yesterday, General Passenger Agent
Charles :. Fee, of the Northern Pacific.
makes statements which demonstrate that
the story is a canard The party could have
hardly passed into the park without passing
some supply point, where they would be re-
membered Superintendent Lamartine, of
the park, telegraphs that there is no such
place as Snake Canon in the park No guide
named Ferry is known in that country.