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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-04

failure 10 codect the Whole tax Ias never been
urged before as a reason for returning the
collected portion. Neither can he see any
reason for the reimbursement in the fact that
the tax was only paid by the loyal states, tbs
government first being unable and later for
very valid reasons declining to enforce its
collection in the inSurrectionary states,
Many federal taxes were not collected in
those states and if non payment Is to be used
as an argument why taxes should he re-
funded where they were paid it is equally
good for reimbursement of the income and
internal revenue taxes
He closes with the statement that he be-
heves the people of the loyal states paid this
direct tax as they bore the other burdens of
the war, and that they are content; that the
bill Is unfair and unjust in operation; that
the bill is unconstitutional and without war.
rant and there is no adequate reason In right
or equity for the return of the tax; that the
bill is one of the baneful effects of a surplus
i'll the treasury, for the reduction Of which a
better plan can be devised-~one that, instead
OF creating injustice and inequality, promotes
Justice and equality by leaving in the hands
of the people and for their use the money not
needed by the government to pay the debts
and provide for the common defense and
general welfare OF the United States"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-04

III the territories had right to admis-
sion, the house would have done far bet
ter TO let each stand on its own merits,
but instead the omnibus" plan was
adopted and the senate was allowed TO
exclude New Mexico on account of its
politics. On the civil war basis OF poll
tics, the republicans count 1872 electoral
votes as surely republican, concede 1852
to the democrats, and class SO as doubt
full To the 1872 republican votes they add
for north and south Dakota. making
1873. to which thew also expect to add for
Washington and Montana, making 1876, so
that either Indiana or New York would
give them q majority. North and south
Dakota are as safely republican at present
rs Vermont lie. They will not change
before Illinois changes and revolution
ICES politics in the northwest. Montana
and Washington are debatsb!e-close
states, with the chances in favor of the
republicans-and the chances are thus
that the republicans will have IS more
electoral votes in 1892 than their sure
state votes in 1888 All Of which means
that the democrats must make the fight
in the west and hold New York, New
Jersey and Connecticut. The Harrison
administration will not allow the south
TO divide. The next presidential csm-
paign must be q western fight The 90
votes OF Illinois must be taken out Of the
republican column-St Louis Republic.
Yes, the Republic ia right The next
presidential battle ground will be in the
west and the candidate should be west
ern man. The signs OF the times seem to
indicate that Illinois has gone republican
for the last time, and that in 1892 she
will swing into the democratic line.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-04
A Farmer swtndIed.

About two years ago farmer named
Andrew Burg, of Canoe Greek, obtained
the right for a certain territory for pat
ent hay fork, closing the contract with
parties from Champaign, Ill, and signing
as he supposed a contract, but it after
ward turned out that he had put his sig.
nature to promissory note for $3.50,
which In course OF time came into posses.
sion Of E. II. Guyer, of this city.
The farmer meanwhile learned that
the patent was fraudulent and
worthless and that he was legally
responsible to Mr.. Guyer for the payment
OF the amount of the note. The latter
entered suit for judgment, secured 1t and
MIR. Burg being at that time unable to
meet the claim, gave a chattel mortgage
to Mr.. Guyer and few days ago he paid
over the $3.50. Agents having paten,
rights to sell had better keep clear Of tina,
farmer in the future.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-04

ter-carrieI's: giving 10 state soldiers homes
500 a year for each inmate received who
would be entitled to admission to the ma
tional home; restricting Chinese immigra-
ton, and provid ng boards of arbitration for
railroads.
Among the me asures that have passed con-
gress at the sess on just closing, and which
have received the signature of the president
are the following: providing that letters
bearing special delivery stamp shall be de-
ivered whether hey bear the regular postage
or not; increasing the maximum amount OF
international money orders from $50 to 800;
creating an executive department Of agricul-
ture; increasing the pension of those who
have lost both be nds to 800 month; for the
admission Of four territories; appropriating
$250, 600 to ena Die the president to protect
the interests of the United States in Panama;
strengthening the interstate commerce law
In the Flrst sess ion of the Fifteth congress,
the president returned without his approval
l2S bills. OF these 1913 were pension bills,
twelve were claims, and six wore for public
buildings. In the second session twenty
seven veto MESA yes were received from the
president. OF these twenty-one were pen
sion vetoes, -four were relief bills and the
other bills disapprove by the president were
the direct tax bill and the bill to quiet title OF
settlers ON the Dos MONIES river lands
The senate. Notwithstanding the amount of
time occupied By the tariff discussion, was
more fortunate than the house, and managed
to dispose of most of the business sent over
from that body.
Among the bills favorably reported from
the house comm tees which were not acted
upon at either session Of congress were the
following: To ad just accounts OF labor under
the eight-h"ur law: to pension female nurses
TO pension prisoners OF war; TO authorize the
purchase OF foreiy built ships by citizens of
the United States; to organize anaval reserve;
regulating the manufacture and sale of com.
pound lard; to establish a pure food division
In the department of agriculture; a river and
harbor bill; to provide for the meeting Of
congress Dec 81 to prohibit polygamy by
constitutional an endment; to prohibit aliens
acquiring lands ia the United States; to pre-
vent competition between free labor indus
tries and convict labor
There were received from the president
during the session 4S2 messages representing
nearly 500 nominations. OF these nomina
lions 25S were lending last night OF this
number 2l2 were nominations OF postmasters
and six were promotions in the navy, and the
others were for various Offices
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-04
THE STATE LEGISLATURES.
Governor Hovey's I'eto Again-A Lively
Fight in Prospect.

Fight in Prospect.
INDIANAPOLIS, March L. - Governor
Hovey Saturday vetoed the bill placing in
the hands of the Legislature the appointment
of hospital trustees, declaring it unconstitu-
donal. The Legislature sent a telegram of
sympathy to Parnell A bill was passed to
prevent bribery at elections which provides
that any candidate who shall give, pay, loan
or promise to give or loan anything of value
to an elector for the purpose of securing his
nomination for Office shall be fined in a sum
not less than 800 or more than $500 and rem
dered incapable Of holding the office. Heavy
penalties are also provided for selling ones
vote in a convention or primary election.
The governor Saturday refused a commits
sion 20 K. II. Slater, elected director of the
southern prison The constitutional question
will probably be decided by the supreme
court and the Democrats of the legislature
are putting their heads together to plan how
to head off an adverse decision. 1t is pro-
posed to 81 fix the appropriations that money
can on he paid to legislative appontees.
Disclosure were made in the insane hospital
investigation Saturday which put Treasul er
Gapen in bad light. Cashier Kopp, of the
Meridian National bank, testified that he had
never seen check for s., 800. which had been
cancelled as though by the bank. The infer
ence to be drawn from kopp's evidence is
that Gapen hai filled out the check,
had then caShed it in funds never de-
posted in the bank, and then cancelled it
with knife in imitation of the Meridian
banks stamn
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-04
HARRISON INSTALLED.
Inauguration of the New President
Great Crowds Throng the Line Of
March-Thes Oath OF ONCE and In
augural Address-The Cabinet
INAUGURATION DAY

WASHINGTON, D. c.. March Am
auguration day preparations were carried
out successfully. The division in charge
of Gen. Gibson of the regular army was
in line by II o'clock. and began the march
to the capitol. The senate doors were
thrown open at IL. At12
PRESIDENT CLEVELAND
entered, escorted by Senator Corkrell;
then President-elect Harrison, escorted
by Senator Hoar and Vice Presideut-elect
Morton, escorted by Senator Allison. All
stood while Presiding officer Ingalls, ad-
ministered the oath to Vice President
Morton, who called the senate to order in
extra session, and after prayer, addressed
the senate. The inauguration of
PRESIDENT HARRISON
took place on the portico of the capitol.
whittier he was driven in company with
President Cleveland. The oath was adj
ministered by Chief Justice Fuller. Mrs.
Harrison. Mrs. Cleveland and the MEM
bers of the family of the presidential elect
being upon the platform.
President Harrison at once commenced
the delivery OF his
INAUGURAL ADDRESS
in which he refers to the mutual obliga-
ton Of the president and people, and re.
views the history of the government for
the first century. He hopes for cons
tinued protection and the consequent de-
velopmept Of manufacturers in the south
he hopes the southern people will make
the negro their ally in this condemns
combinations to control trade and will
administer law irrespective of section as
enacted by congress. Naturalization
laws should be more rigid as TO
character and disposition of ap-
plicant and strongly affirms the Mon>
roe doctrine of international rights
must be respected. Official changes
should be made slowly after careful con.
sideration of party service. No disc ual-
i6cation on the other hand shield fol-
negligence or misconduct. He favors
readjustment of the revenue laws to pre-.
vent surplus.
The cabinet as officially announced
will be composed of:
Secretary of State-James G. Blaine,
Of Maine.
Secretary of the Treasury William
Window, of Minnesota.
Secretary of War-Redheld Proctor, OF
Verm ont.
Secretary of the Navy-Benjamin F.
Tracy, of New York
Secretary of the Interior-John W.
Noble. of Missouri.
Postmaster General-John Wanna
maker, of Pennsylvania
Attorney Generally. II. H. Miller, Of
Indiana.
Secretary of Agriculture-Jeremiah
Rusk, Of Wisconsin.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-04
Look ONT for This svipdIer

NEW YORK, March 4.-The public are
warned against an ingenious swindler,
whose basis of operations is Washington He
obtains from hotel registers the names OF
business men visiting that city and tele
graphs their home firms to the effect thai
he lthe member or representative of the firm
has been robbed, and must have a remittanc,
at once. The firm is instructed or requested
to send $50 or SIS by telegraph, and to waiv,
identification. Knowing that their repre-
sentative is in Washington, the firm prompt,
meets the demand Several houses in THU
city have been swindled in this way during
the past few DAYS.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-04
TIE DIRECT TAX VETO.
Reasons Given by the President for Refus.
ing 10 Sign the Eill.

Aso"Sohs oiNeh " the fTeStOeut iOr Asehus~
ing 10 Sign the Bill.
WAsHIaGToS CITY, March 4.-The presi-
dents veto of the direct tax bill declares that
the appropriation is not constitutional
measure. The direct tax was lawfully laid
and collected, and its exaction created no
debt against the government, consequently
the bill provides for the payment of no debt.
Neither does the appropriation have rela-
ton to the common defense, as that was
what the money was raised and expended
for; nor can IL be properly put upon the
ground Of comm On welfare, az it is sheer,
bald gratuity-end the foregoing complete
the purposes for which money may be consti-
tutionally appro ,riated
But even if it were constitutional, the
president says, b, can see no reason for the
appropriation. To argue that because all
the tax levied wis not paid that which wal
paid should be returned would be just al
god in the case of any tar, for complete col
lection is a pr oblem that has never beer
solvsd-there are always delinquents. Yet
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-04
MAGGIE MITcHELL's TROUBLE.
The Popular Actress Goes to Court for Re
lease from Her Husband.


lease from Her Husband.
NKw York, March 4-To the theatrical
world, indeed to the public at large, there
can hardly be a greater surprise than will be
called forth by the announcement that Mag
gle Mitchell, one of the Oldest richest and
most respected of American actress,
has entered suit for a divorce from her
husband, Henry T. Paddock, a well
known real estate broker Of this city. Their
mutual disaffection has virtually separated
them for over year. Miss Mitchell is very
averse to her private affairs getting into the
newspapers, but a reporter got her to sa Y
that she had offered Paddock very liberal
propositions in the way of money, but he
wanted too much The papers were filed
Saturday. 1t is said that Mrs Mitchell
alleges infidelity on Paddock's part.
He viii fight the suit and alleged
that It is Miss Mitchell who has become
estranged--in other words is tired of him
Paddock 10 said to have courted Maggie for
fourteen years before they were married.
She is very wealthy, worth probably $780,
900. They have two children, a girl aged lg
and bow of Il
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-04
A RUMOR OF HORRlD WAR.

Report at Berlin of "a German American
Naval Engagement in Samoan Waters.
BERLIN, March A rumor is in circula-
ton at Kiel that a naval conflict has taken
place in Samoan waters between the Amer.
lean warships stationed there and the German
corvette Olga The government officials
here have no knowledge of such an engage
ment
WASHINGTON CITY, March 4-Secretary
Bayard has not heard of any naval engage.
ment in Samoan waters, and considers such Il
fight highly improbable
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-04
Michigan.

LANSING, Mich. March 4.-There are a
number Of bills that have passed the legis
lature hung up" because the governor will
not approve them until they are Endorsed by
a.legal lieutenant governor. The acting pres
ident of the senate, Mr.. Giddings, Endorsed
several local bills Saturday, but the governor
refused to attach his signature to them II
looks as though legislative action will be TO
Quired in the matter
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-04
The Republican Majority.

WASHINGTON CITY, March 4.-Gen Clark.
the clerk of the house Of representatives, has
received from the governor of West Virginia
the certificates OF election of congressman
for the Third and Fourth districts of that
state. They are issued in the names of the
Democratic candidates. This makes a Re
publican majority of three in tue next house
of representatives
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-04
AIDES MONIES BANK CLOSED.


The Merchants National Has q Rush oi
Depositors and shuts Up.
Dies MONIES, Ia, March 1.-The psper OF
the Merchants National bank OF this city
was thrown out of the clearinghouse Friday
and such a rush of depositors resulted that
all its available funds were used up and il
was compelled to close its doors Saturday.
The cause for the refusal at the clearing
house was the announcement by Bank Ex,
aminer Stone that the Merchants was sis.
600 behind its deposits. The president and
cashier of the Merchants says that the caust
of the banks shortage is found in the fact
that it has been paying out funds right along
while il was making no collections
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-04
STATE OF OHIO, Cry OF TOLEDO

hOSAs tOUNTY, .. y.
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he
is the senior partner of the firm of F. j.
CHENEY q Co.. doing buriness in the
city OF Toledo, County and State afore.
said, and that said firm will nav the sum
of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of HALLS CArARRa
CURE. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In
my presence, this 9th day OF December,
A. d., 80. A. W. GLEASON,
I SEAL Notary Public
(-~}
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally
and acts directly upon the blood anc
mucus surfaces of the system. Send fol
testimonials, free. F. j. CHENEY &
CO.. Toledo, o.
SSold by druggists, zoe.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-04
Giadstone's Son Getting Better.

LONDON, March 4.-The illness of Mr..
William Henry Gladstone, eldest son Of the
great Liberal leader, has taken favorable
turn and his friends are now encouraged to
hope for his complete recovery. His father
was not aware of the sickness Of his son
when he made his speech in the house Of
commons Friday night, although at that time
the sick man was thought to be past re-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-04
Knocked Down Thirty-Four Times.

NEwBURG, n. V, March Jack Farrell,
of Dobbs' Ferry, and Owney McElroy, OF
Yonkers, fought desperate battle Of seven
ty-two rounds with skin gloves, London prize
rules, at Highland Falls Saturday In each
of the first fifty-four rounds Farrell knocked
McEiroy down. In the seventy-second round
McElroy's hackers threw up The sponge aud
the fight was awarded to Farrell Both neu
WerN badly nunished
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-04
Farewell Dinner tn the Cabinet

WASHINGTON CITY, March 4-The presi-
dent gave diuner Saturday evening to the
members of his cabinet. 1t was of an in
formal character and in the nature OF a fare
well to his associates. The other gentlemen
present were Chief Justice Fuller, Justice
Lamar and Col Lamont
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-04
Minnesota Rivals Indiana.

ST. PAUL, March 4-During heated dis
cussion of the interest bill in the legislature
Saturday, Representative Sevatson, of Win.
dom, created a commotion by charging that
Representative Estee, of Madcha had &C.
cepted bride of $1,000 to exert his influence
against the measure Estes gave his accuser
the lie direct, and threatened to mop the
floor with his body. When quiet was re-
stored by the speaker, the bill was passed by
q large majority
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-04
Illinois.

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, March 4-There were
but thirty members in the house Saturday
and the day was devoted to reading bills the
first time, principally. Forty-three bills
were thus read and the calendar cleared A
few bills were introduced
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-04
Doesn't Recommend Utah a. "A State

WASHINGTON CITY, March 4-Springer
Saturday night submitted report to accom-
pany bill to erect the territory.of Utah
into state. The report simply recites the
mineral-agricultural development OF the ter
ritory, gives the population, but makes no
recommen iation
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-04
Nearly 400 Immigrants Landed.

New YORK, March 4.-The steamer La
Bourgogne. from Havre, landed 4s7 immi-
grants at Castle Garden yesterday; this
Rhaetia, from Hamburg, ass; the Aurania,
from Liverpool, 800, and the Ohio, from
Liverpool l41
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-04
O,Connor Defests Gaud.ur

SAN FRANCISCO, March 4-OConnor won
the three-mile boat race yesterday in 10 min
utes As seconds, defeating Gaudaur, who
gave up at the end Of a quarter of a mile on
| account Of rough water.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-04
Pullman Controls the Travellers sieep

SAN FRANCISCO, March 4.-The Southern
Pacific company has given notice that here
after its second class sleeping service will be
under the direction of the Pullman Car com
pany. This gives the latter control of all the
through sleeping-csr business in and out of
ha rity
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-04

LONDON, March 4.-Arcbbishop Walsh, of
Dublin, has telegraphed to Cardinal RAM
polla, papal secretary Of state, calling atten-
ton to the perfidy and suicide OF Pigott as
proving that the Parnellites have been grossly
misrepresented TO the Vatican.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-04
Two Young Ladies Killed.

PALMER. Mass, March AT Barre
Saturday morning, a horse ran away and
overturned carriage which contained Jason
Dsspara, Agnes Craddock and Maggie Sin
clair. The latter was instantly killed, and
the other young Lady VIII not recover. Mr.
Despara sustained severe internal injuries.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-04
And Now Faireb;,d 4, Sned.

WASHINGTON Cry, March 4-Samuel
Strong entered suit Saturday against Score.
tary Fairchild for SEQ, 900 damages for hav.
ing on Jan. IA refused to pay him the amount
awarded him-S2S, 2a57 Ss-by the arbitrator
in the cases he had against the District OF
Columbia
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-04

PARIS, March 2-The government has in
structed the protects Of police to prevent the
Patriotic leagus from meeting. The Patriotic
league is the organized party IF Roulanger
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-04
Balfour Was Acquainted with Pigott.

LONDON, March Al. Mackenzie Maclean,
Conservative member Of parliament for
Oldham, is authority for the statement that
Balfour warned The Times year ago that
Pigott was not to be relied upon
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-04

Lyueckef hust race court Martial.
WASHINGTON CITY, March 4-By order
Of the secretary of war Maj Lydecker, Of
the engineer corps U. S A, will re tried by
court martial for negligence in his duties in
connection with the Washington aqueduct
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-04

PARIS, March At is stated that a prom
inent member of the Fenian contingent here
is prepared to divulge the source from which
the fret batch OF alleged Parnell letters was
derived
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-04

Everything which belongs to pure,
healthy blood is impaired by Hoods Sar-
s6psrilla. A trial win convince you of
ite merit.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-04
owes Nearly $3.50, 600,

BosroE, March 4.-Steve Morse, wool
broker, who failed recently, has gone into In
solvency. Liabilities, eSAo, 600, most Of
which is secured, st least nominally
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-04
lnlgnoIniiniious Exit.
Riddleberger's Final Exhibition
in the Senate Chamber.
HIS CONDITION CAUSES A SCENE
Which Is Unique in the Senate's History.
Dragged Out by the Sergeant
alarms

After Passr with Him Had Ceased To
He a virtue-He Sends His Resignation
to the Governor--Both Houses Holding
Sunday Sessions. but All the Appropria-
ton Bills About Agreed to-Prestdent
CleveIand's Veto of the Direct Tax Bill
A Retrospective Glance at the Record.