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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-24
AIEYEl-HEApEp BOY.

He Prevents Terrible Railway Collision
by His Prompt Action.
PITTsBURG, Pa, May PA special from
CORY, Pa, says there was narrow escape
from disaster on the Western New York
and Pennsylvania railway Wednesday at the
"Goose Hollow" trestle between Brocton and
Prospect. The trestle is 500 feet long and
ninety-two feet high. The operator at Broc-
ton forgot to deliver an order to hold the
train until another had arrived. The two
trains were approaching the trestle from
opposite directions around curve
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-24

Chappell says that while Alton has been
relfiously maintaining rates, as required by
the agreement among the western roads, its
business has gone to other lines, notably the
st. Paul road. The Atoms earnings, it is
alleged, have fallen off heavily since it be-
came a member of the Interstate Railway
asso cation, in comparison with what it
could have earned on a basis of equality with
other roads, and its stockholders are protest
ing vigorously.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-24
Well Done, Lad.

A farmers little boy, who was working in
q pasture near by, saw the danger, ran mp
the track, and tagged one Of the trains
The train was unable to stop until it reached
the end Of the trestle. The engineer Of the
other train also managed to stop his train
just before reaching the trestle
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-24
Critical Point in the Sale.
THE CHICAGO AND ALTON KICKS.
War Threatened in the Interstate Rail-
way Association.

way Association.
CHICAGO, May 24-The Chicago and AL
ton road, through Manager Chappell, has
given notice to Chairman Walker, of the In
ter-State Commerce Railway association,
that it must have more equitable proper
ton of the live stock aud grain traffic from
the Missouri river to Chicago, or it will take
the matter into its own hands and drop
rates low enough to secure business.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-24
Pinkerton at Work.

The case has been placed in the hands of
Detective Billy Pinkerton, and the work Of
ferreting out the actual conspirators is now
being pushed. There are three suspects
Two of them are under surveillance These
men are believed to be so closely associated
with the foul murder as to be able to tell
how it was consummated There is another
class of suspects. These are the leading
conspirators, who, while they probably took
no hand in the actual assassination, gave it
their Endorsement if not their hearty sup
mort
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-08

pioned undlsguisedy this morning oy Assembly man
ronc,ev Of brooklyn, who presented to tho Assembly
long preambe and resolutions relating to the horse
railroad strikers in New-York and Brooklyn. and re-
curing the Judiciary Committee TO consider and de-
terrnine whether or not IL would be expedient to
invest the State Board OF Railroad Commissioners, or
the state Board of Arbitration, with sufficient power
and authority to intervene, Of their own nonon' %
,ueen street railroad companies and their employees,
between whom disputes or controversies may arise
that shan threaten the suspension or interruption OF
travel. and to summarily settle the Same. In case
tho committee determine this question negatively
they are instructed to formulate and present such
bill as Will. in their judgment, prevent recurrence
NJ AjnswoAfh said that he desired to- debate such
nm mnoTtant resolution and 1t was therefore laid on
the table.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-08
,rgE BRILLIANT LIsDERKRAHz BAIL.
HANDSOME DECORATIONS. INTERESTING TAD
LEAus AND GAY COSTUMES AT THE
METRoPoLITAN oPERA HOUSE,

Saloon has the MetropilItan opera House Pre-
scnted such a Of beauty ~ last evening Nv VI"
nosuuoraio bali Of the LiederkranE Tho room was
Glled with feminine lOyeiness ana mascuhho S'"'on
ness. Tho beautiful flowers and the gar ana cosby
eos,,,u,es Of the women and men formed feature
,ba. win remain long In tho memories OF those ior'u
ne,e enough 10 see IT, OF these therc were fully hVe
thous,bd. shortly bcfure IL o'clock tho strains
n, music from Bernstan's orchestra announced the
beginning Aftrr a series OF oyolutons by tho moor
committee under command OF Albert o. "iegshd' sh
dressed IN handsome costumes of blue ana lavender
tho tablcaus wsre introduced. The Prince ana
princess seated upon their thrones received tue
nations OF Europe who Joined them in their pilgrimage
IA America First came France with GenerA
ponlauger on his famous horse, iof
lowed by the Ffonch cooks grset'es
and various groups all in beautiful and appropra'e
costumes Next followed scrva. with KING Mlan'
his noblemcn, and hs divorced queen, who' however
last evening lived In perfect harmony with her nus
band. anan, jr., WINS fed By n number OF nurses
Fierce Russia followed tho peasants cheering the Czer
who whs defended by a martial band Of Cossacls The
flag OF Egypt next moved By close behind IL Cleopara
Needle and the Egyptian woman, the dancing eri anu
slaves bearing the sacred Ibis in the cage england
came then with Irving and tho faithful adhetehs Oh
General Booth Queen Victoria the "Beefeaters,'
court ladies' Dr. MackcnEie, Captain Warren and the
British lion close In the rear. The halfmoon oil
turkey appeared then, WIN SLAVES "'~
cnnuchs her representatives preceding the mighty
sui tan ard tho serago cage. But even the Pope was
not absent with HIS Swiss guard and monks drawing
the cloister car. The end OF the gor
geous procession was formed by the
peace dove and the alliance. The tableaus
representing the voyage nom Bremen to America,
the inhabitants OF the sea- the lobster and mernads
aud fishes, and tho final arrival In Ncw-York haroor
were beautiful In the extreme Great applause greeted
the performers.
After an lnterinlsson devoted TO refreshments the
bali began I'm and the dancers enjoyed them
selves until early morning.
Among those who occupied boxes we're Anton Doei
or /. ~ Lawson, George II. Scott. Adam Weber,
william Mortcns. Colonel II, NJ O. Graham, +. Il.
Gunther Amos X. Emo, c. o. Peters, Lolls schrciber
John O. Orr Frederick Kranlch Mrs S. Kress, William
Forster Richard A. Walter, l., e. Ogden Charles
pelm5nIco, Richard " Hartnctt, Frederick de
Barry, George Bochie f. G. ". woerz II. W. schmidt
stephen Marx, II. ". RIddel Charles wchle, william
weston. George II. Chaton. NJ. Goodwin J. g. DOckcr,
Henry f. Poggenburg, F! W. W. wocrz, Joseph Koch,
william sininway /. p. sherman, e. W. Barnes, II.
| Rocthsbergcr George schocn, A.. NJ; Palmedo, Y. j.
| Knoedler, A. b. purdy, j. NJ L. wash and Louis
Franks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-08

that Prohibition is mprscticable az canuot 10 Ire
forced ! wish law could DO passsd W iii''' wv
number OF saloons
THE WORST FEATURE OF THE BILL. a..
Now gentlemen, j VIII call your aeeneivm n,ts the
most abomnabIs feature of this b AZ pernl,rS ees
sale of ouors at hotels 10 be drunk of the premises
This Is change of radical nssurs s,d drink a. IL
can take away liquor from h0ei anu " and retail
Homer saloons n this bill becomes law tne souh s
hotels viii become most periici1SnS c,sse of the
evil These gentlemen point 10 ne npv sav thar
license fees as merit d 20 , sss tSe effect Of high
,aonse But II country hotels have the additlonai
privileges that have mentiened hey couu oaSns Peg
thc additional license Zee demanaeui .rorapaous
mt now come to what think Is tfeinenuos ~
evil IN this bill 1t makes distinctive cass m =,
ucen ssez under the name OF eating houses. 1nss
Glaze viii pay lower license fee than the sso 1
livery s S Becomes meow es Ia law the
will become more numerous N New. ioie S,ch nlaces
lioor saloons and far drtier and viler sucn psU o
win be scenes Of temptation 70 every poor 20 o
The license fees we are TO get up class VI ha"o'
saloons Of the detestable kind have described havo
will repeat what ! said before u,aa y Sa STATE
no higher duty this winter than 70 hetP ' csse OF
OF New-Yofk from going backward IN me Ss ~
temperance The Republican candidate lor CIV 90, 49,
Warner Miller last fan made higa ana npbiS Of
ihs STATE rallied 10 bis support. Don't SO pechNau
from the stand he took lhe sein,y. v VoSs civ
~ rising In behalf of temperance New iorn Y.
God help herit is tsae' sgs ~ t a nonnry with
%sh a. law "a fhis We shall triumph eventually on
this question, sure, ara beg OF You 10 i .his
mi save the state the degradation Of such law.
Alexander s Bacon. of Bsoolll.n, also made a
rrcech against the bill and excited lau-h by
saying: :" This bill Is 50 bad that am a1T rs,
that II the legislature should pass IL Governor HI
would sign it,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-08
TO SUPPLY THE PAeo-PAeo STATION
PHILADELPHIA FIRMS INVITED no PUT IN BIDS
rog 1000 TONS or COAL FOR SAMOA

PHILADELPHIA FIRMS INVITED TO PUT IN BIDS
For 1000 TONS or COAL FOR SAMOA.
pbt,adelphIs Feb. IA local paper says A few
aavs ago Secretary whitney wrote to Charles H.
tdredge. Pay Director OF the United States Navy IN
This city asking him at what price anthracite coal
could be bought The Secretary said 5000 tons were
an,d for use at the United States coalihg station In
the samoan islands and directed Mr. Eldredge to send
him the names of ship-owners. Mr. Eldredge sent to
Mr. whitney the names Of those companies which he
thoueht would undertake the contract and 1t is more
ftan likely that the Philadelphia and Reading Coal
and IRON Company will receive tho contract Samuel
d. Harris the line and city sales agent OF the Coal
and Iron Company, when questioned on the subject,
said
swe have Gent in bid to Secretary Whitney for
furnishing the PagoPago Eation with coal, and II Is
not unlikely that contract wifi be given out to
somebody In a day or two The job is not one that
Is to be jumped at, as IL requires great deal OF
diminishing 10 find schooner or vessel strong and
large enough The Secretary wants 1900 tons. This
win have to be sent there I'm three Shipments 900
tons at a time.
Paymaster Eldredge, when called upon bS the
reporter seemed be ignorant of the impending nc
srtiatlons, further than that he had received word
nom the Navy Department TO send a list OF Goa
ccmpanies 10 the secretary. Mr.. Edredge said thai
10 his belief this will be the first time. that coal
was ever sent from the United States to Pago-Pago
Heretofore the islands have received their coal from
England and other European coal centres
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-08
MAYOR GRANT AND THE CABLE ROAD.
THE ASSEMBLY ASKS HIM FOR HIS VIEWS ON
THE MEAsURE-BILLs AFFECTING
SAVINGS BANKS.
POST IN ITS FAVOR
ysY rrLEonArn TO the TRIBUNE.
SAVINGS BANKS

Albany, Feb. speclaD.--A good many resolutions
Of sterling value are being passed by the Assembly
nowadays To-day, for instance, a resolution pre-
sented by Hamilton Fish, jr., adopted
unanimously requesting Mayor Grant, OF New-Yorh
City, TO give HIS Views In Writing OH the bill in
iroduced by Robert Ray Hamilton yesterday, giving
the Now-York Gable Railway Company the right b
put It's rails upon certain streets and avenues in the
city OF New-YorlK
The Assembly also passed, at Mr.. rrosby's request,
amendments TO his resolution requesting the superin-
tsndent OF Prisons TO give tho Legislature full par
tculars Of the decentralization in the prisons caused
by the passage OF the Yates law prohibiting the
profitable employment OF tho State prison convicts.
Mr.. Crosby accepted an amendment offered by Mr..
Yates, which lnsinuaed that the superintendent OF
Prisons had not tried to carry out tho law in good
faith.
Assembyman Rhodes at the request OF the savings
banis OF tho state introduced several bills intended
10 better their condition. The chief Of tllese bins
permits the trustees Of the savings banks to invest
the funds of those institutions in far larger class
OF securities than IS now permitted. The gradual
decrease In the number Of United states Government
securities compeis the trustees OF the bank, 10 seek
an enlargement OF the classes OF securities In which
they arc authorized to invest The money Of theif de-
pos,tors The Rhodes bill adds TO the classes of
securities I'm which investments sfp authorized
Tho stocks and bonds Of any city Of tho states Of
Maine, Massachusetts New-fiampshire vermont Rhode
Island Connecticut Eew.Jerscy Pennsyiyanla ohio
Illinois, Wisconsin. Michigan, Missouri or COLORADO which
city has IN each tho time Of such investment more
than 90 900 Inhabitants ard whose indebtedness upon its
stocks and bonds incluiing the Issue IN which such I'm
yesment made does not exceed 10 per oontum Of the
valuation OF taxable property therein az by
the valuation Of such property made the
taxes next preceding such investment and which city Ina
not nor has the State which such city IA stuate de-
sed In shi payment Of any part Of eilAef principal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-08
.nnprssrs no FARmERs AT ITHACA.

ithaca. N. ", Feb. ispeciaD.-The second day OF
the Farmers Institute held by the State Agricultural
Society was a grand success. c. u. Chapman. OF
Pcuvile. spoke on the subject Potatoes for Pfo''
John A. woodward, of Howard. Penn. Care worth
Dollars y gad George II. Powell. of Client. "ut ana
rruit-growing." One OF the leading features was
talk ON buttcrmakng by Mrs. william Huneerford, OF
Ithaca Although unused 10 speaking before public
audiences she won the highest oummendaton from the
officers of the State society. She had by intelligent
personal observations reached the same conclusions
that others had reached through science. About
400 questions have been answered from the box and
many prominent farmers have given brief practical
tail
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-08
APPEAL OF ooLo9ED MEN FOR JUSTICE.
rrsorr-r1oNs OF THE. AFRICAN CHURCH CON-

p,-eor r~rroNs OF THE AFRICAN CHUhCh ooN'
FERENCE ON SOUTHERN RUFr1ANIsM
Charleston, s. c., Feb. (special.-The Conferences
., the African Methodist Episcopal Church has 'uss
adjourned al Georgetown. One OF It's ac's was n
dontion Of resolution expressing sorrow ana rs,os
=, tha ,enorts OF the race troubles hfoughout tns
scnth The resolution says: ave are keenly sensips
90 s difficulties of the existing relations OF the races
IN theso states and hence we prayerinliy shmohis.
arr own peopls to be discreet and forbearng III s
casss. but at the same time we respectfully u.so 49,
aur white fellow-citizens the obligations WHICH a's
Imnosed upon them by the law OF rgnteousho's' a.
we'll as the laws of tho land, to accord 10 'he oo'o
,aoule I'm their midst the measure OF JUSTICE an
socnritv az ueson and property due 10 an anh'
eymors we appeal TO the Christian scnnmen. ..
mo no,e country that Il should be no longer s',en'
an matter God has shut US up IN this iano !"
N. ssus Of common desdny. Our presenoe ON.
h,.,orv IN America f. not OF oar own seiecuon'
q clearly prov identla, and hence We claim ior our
selves and our children the common right VI A0''S
and protection under the law
At a reception last night, Bishop Arneu usn'' y.
an address, I'm which he said " Ever since TUG
,r,eiematon OF fcedorn people IN the South nayo
becn going TO town. leaving the country leaving tno'f
farms leaving their homes, standing on the corners
and leaning against the going to jail ana sons
tn the penentlaTy Let tell the people tnat tneto
IL nroyperity on the farm as well as In Town. Inc
time has come when we must not oniy ehloS eeusa
oonrac;atjo Of the opportunities OF the hour by as
9stns fine friends OF the race In maintaining among
us ths schools for our children
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-08
FOR THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
THE SENATE PASSES THE BILL TO ALLOW
100000 TO BE DEVOTED TO IT.
OTHER MEASURES DIS
pOGtrn OF


POSED or.
Albany Feb. 7 lspeciaD SENATORS Ives and Lang
helm continued their fight this morning over the Dill at
thori1lna The Board of Estimate and Apportonment oi
NevYorl to allow the Park Department S4ooOOO
for making additions 10 the Museum Oh NaVurh
History The bin was on mai passage, anu
senator Langbeln pounded the air and wasteu prea'
Din his opposition 10 IT. He finally made mouoh
In secommit the bill, and the only Senator woo
voted for It. The bill passed, however, but NOT Dctoie
the loquaclous Senator from NewYorh tried 10 ioroe
IN an amendment after the rol-call had been an
nounced With extreme injustice he accused senator
Fessett. who was In tho chair, of not allowing Nun
an opportunity TO Introduce the amendment
There was considerable discussion of bill intro
duced by Senator Erwin, allowing railroad conductors
10 collect 10 cents additional on fares paid on railroad
rains this extra sum 30 DO returned at any station OF
the company within thirty days The bill is intenued
10 stop. as far as possible, the payment Of fares Old
trains and preventing companies from being foeoen
| by conductors.
There was some little surprise manifested when SEN
ator Cantor rose &c oppose the measure declaring at
II was drawn In favor of corporations IL was SHOWN
! by Senators vcdder Erwin, McNaughton Laughh ana
coggesha, who spoke TO the bill, mat there was H
attempt to add TO the income Of any railroad eAcep'
By making conductors and other employees more hones
Senator stadee supported Senator Cantor, ana 10
gather shey tried TO make 4 party question, but got
only four votes on a motion TO amend. Tho bill wen'
| to the order Of third reading.
Senator Cantor introduced the bill from the butchers
Association aiming at the swift and Armour dressed peer
This is the old continuation OF the eHotts
| of the butchers Of New-York TO keep out "Chcago
| dressed beef"
The bill amending the charter OF the Century Clup
| OF New-Yofk, also passed the senate.
senator Hawkins introduced a batch Of bills, which
came from Mayor Gleason, Of Long Island CITY, making
| improvements in the city government From sena
| tor Erwin came measure for establishing bureau
for the purpose Of collecting statistics OF paupesm and
crime
| senator Walker. chairman OF the Senate Committes
on Railroads announced this morning that there VII
he on next wednesday and Thursday joint Senate ant
Assembly Railroad COMMITTEES hearings on the Cable
/ railway bill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-08
THE WEATHER REPORT a

GOVERNMENT INDICATIONS FOR q nouHs
wlsHtxsroS Feb 7--S D. m-For New. England ana has|
am .york frl,. warmer southwestery winds
For Eastern Pennsylvania and NewJersey Air' mu'a
,wa-n,er. southwesterly Winds increasing In force
For Maryland Delaware and Virginia, fair mueh warme'
For the caroiinas fair; much warmer.
uo. Ssr. Aabana Eastern Florida and Western Florida
fair, warmer. ~. A,,..~.s n,
For mississippi Louisiana and Arkansas nr' milowed "
light rain; warmer - ... ..,,,,
For Eastern Texas rain IN the southeastern poruon m "
~ and Kentucky followed by rain; warmer
r,r we,t virginia Ohio Western PennsyivanA ana "ss|
ern New.York snow warmer
Fnr Michigan and Wisconsin. snowi colder
no, tjlne,s and Indiana snow colder
ol sa.a pake,a kansas Nebraska and Colorado far
colder. -. 80. =. A.. .ssstr ,.,rtion Of
Iowa. light rain; colder
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-08
MR. LoNGLEY's STRIKE RESOLUTION.
THE. ASSEMBLY ASKED TO PASS A BILL IN
cREAsING THE POWER OF THE BOARD
OF Arbitration

Albany, Feb. Z (speciaD.-Fof a week past "The
Albany Argus the organ of Governor Hin here has
been clamoring, apparently by the Governors d.
ecton for power for the Board Of Arbitration to IN
terfere sumnarlIy between the street railway com
panes of New-York and their str Slng employees. APP
parenty the Governor desired t, Board 10 have the
authority to fix the wages of the striking employees at
a satisfactory nGue-io the employees. The street
railway companies had declined to submit their differ
cnces with their men to the arbitration Of State Board
composed of two politicians and professional work.
ngnan, not believing that such board would DO iui-
partial. rho Governor apparently would, u seems,
Authorize She state Board Of Arbitration TO arbtrete,
whether they arc reoucs ted TO do not. in tho
disputes that constantly arise between corporations
and their employees.
The state socialism thus advocated apparently by
Governor Hill In 1Ths Areus,s vS chan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-08
REPUBLICAN AETLSALOoN LEAGUE.
RESOLUTIONS THAT FAVOR NO coIrRoMSsI
wITII THE SALOON ELEMENT.

RESOLUTIONS THAT FAVOR NO COhPHOMtSb
WITH THE SALOON ELEMENT.
Albany, Feb tspeciaD.--The State Convention
Of the Anttsaloon Republican League concluded us
labors here to-day after short session. A. u hi,
chairman Of the Committee on Resolutions reported
that the League reairmed its hostility TO tho liquor
traffic and was determined to continue It's efforts
Inward the restriction and ultimate abolition OF the
saloon through the Republican party. 1t approved
tho submission of prohbitory constitutional amend
ent and the restriction OF tho liquor traffic by every
lawful mode I'm such localities as do not prohioie io
The League commended the manly stand tskep w
warner Miller against the saloon, and assured MN
that his sacrifice in the interest OF moral prnep nsu
endeared him to the masses Of the Republicans OF the
State. The League favored an effective County Local
opton law extending to the separate election dis'rcc
I'm each county and severer penalties for Voia'cfe VI
excise laws. Ballot reform was dccafeu ~ 10 eS-
sentIal TO the welfare Of the state Tho League iaVor
the repeal Of the socacd Mandamus Ae'' anu
a petltlon to the Legislature 10 that cru Inc
Republican party, IL was declared shouiu ieeoi'o
TO move on to the ultimate extinction by every
'.,..,,o.l ,oa.spre of tho evils against which the
Lea 1ue was enlisted. No system should be adopted
which would permit the increase of licenses Oh any
kind or that will confer new privileges Oh 'nose
licensed or change modify laws In their ihcios.s
The League considered the Excise bill now before inc
Legislature as dangerous In It's tendonces anu IN
furious TO the cause OF temperance III 'no D'"'' a
the committee further declared thet IN the !uuEhe"
- n. members this bill should not become law.
The resolutions were signcd by tho chairman, A.
q Hill. ex.Judse Noah Davis. Albert GHnin, j. b.
weston. and Frank Moss, secretary of the League.
The Committee on Officers reported the names Oh
tbe foIovina men, who wero unanimously eiefIod Is
6scers Of fbe League President, ex-Judee Noah Davis
vice presidents, Colonel Edgar r Hili, New orh
Jobn I Plait Poughkeopsie; seeTctsrg, Franz Moss.
New.York treasurer Alexander 8 Bacon Btc,oAIyn )
hnnoraTv vice bresidents Warner Miller, General T. L.
James Elliott H. Shepard, William ~ ARMOUR, +. u
Thomas, Colonel II, Z. Hawkins v; a. hoDor'Son'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-08
ny,rv ~ r1.supERvrson JAMES WATERS

ExsupervisDr Waters. OF Nc. az Twsn,eth-ss,
p,ookIvn who attempted end bis life on Monday BY
cu,epr his throat with penkne and succeeded In nearly
seyens his wndppe died last night az she ssney nos
as ahen TO the hospital but the operation OF acheet"my
was perfotmed Mr.. Waters went out Of once as
Supervisor ON December 81 and his failure TO secure %
election drove him TO drink and In nt OF denrum
,reruens he cut his throat He was stree~caf eon'
,o,sa snpervsor OF the Eighth Ward In 1889 by com.
bnaton on Labor and Democratic votes lie was twenty
spven wears old airi married.