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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-18
An Important Inquiry
Started by the Interstate Rail-
way Commissioners.
AoALL FOR NEEDFUL INFORMATION

As to the Use of Safety Appliances on
Trains-A Thorough Investigation Inau-
glrated-Marshal Jones' Proceedings in
Oklahoma Lose Him His Position-An-
Other List OF Appointments Gossip
About Various OfHcial Places.
WASHINGTON CITY, May 1S.-The inter-
state commerce commission yesterday ad
dres sed a circular letter to officials of the
different railroads throughout the country
GUS ion upon the question Of federal regula-
tion of safety appliances on railroads. The
com mission in their letter say: "The large
number of accidents to employees and passen-
gers occurring on the railroads of this coun-
try, and the public belief that great part of
thess might be avoided by the use of proper
appliances, have led many states to make the
mechanical features of railroad working the
subject of statutory regulation. 1t is well
known, however, that in respect to some at
least Of these features the conditions are
such that regulation, if attempted, can
neither secure adequate benefit to the public
nor be just to the railroads themselves unless
it be uniform over the whole country"
Subjects for Consideration.
Tie commission urges thorough consdera-
ton and immediate attention to the follow
ing matters of especial Importance bearing
on this subject: History of state legislation
on the subject and its results; progress in the
use Of train-brakes on freight cars, automatic
coup lers and safer methods of lighting and
heat ng; other safety devices; whether fed
erl legislation is desirable, and what it should
try TO accomplish in each of the matters sug
gested; how federal legislation should be car
ried out
The circular letter will also be sent to all
state and territorial railroad commissioners,
as we'll as to the officers of the Knights of
Labor, Federation of Labor, and trades
unto generally throughout the country.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-18
-Four Miles a Minute.
Startling Velocity of a New
Transportation Scheme.
1T HARNESSES THE LIGHTNING.

Some Details of the Invention-A Battle
for Millions on the Stock Exchange Won
by Viliard-Tanner Denies That Story
About Gen. Blacks Letters-A Rumor
That James Gordon Bennett Is Going to
Face the Mahdi.
NEW YORK, May 1S-A new scheme of
transportation is to be introduced between
New York and Boston whereby, it is said
large packages of mail and even cars con-
tanning passengers can be whisked from one
place to another, distance of 23O miles, in
less than an hour, This would be equal to
speed of four miles per minute. An expert
ment with the new machine was held Thurs
day in Boston in the presence of many scien-
lists, including Professor A. E. Dolbear, of
TUFTS college, who announced that he was
thoroughly satisfied of the success of the
system.
Description of the Invention.
The inventor, John G. Williams, is a resi-
dent of this city. His machine consists of a
magnetic car, hanging from a rail, where it
follows a streak of electricity With one
horse power it is said that one ton can be
thus transported of LAO miles day at
cost of 80 cents. This, in mail matter, would
represent some 1850 0aO letters, and by this
system packages of mail could be sent off
every FIVE minutes if necessary thus prevent
ing large accumulations The single track is
to be carried on tripods some distance above
the ground, and the car will pass through
coils of insulated wire at intervals
The Scientific Principle.
In the experiments Thursday the carriage
exhibited was mounted on a wooden track,
on posts about three feet high, with an ascent
of six inches in fifty feet, and it ran on one
wheel at each end. The scientific principle
involved is said to be that by which hollow
coil of insulated wire will draw a magnet
into itself, and in the aerial railway the car
passing through coil cuts off the current,
which goes on to one ahead
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-18
GERMAN LABOR TROUBLES.
A Hitch in the Negotiations, bnt the Sit,
alton Hopeful.

A Hitch in the Negotiations, bnt the Stu
alton Hopeful.
BERLIN, May 1s.-The negotiations be
tween the employees and employers in West
phaAa have failed to bring about a settle
ment of the difficulties, but is hoped that the
meeting of the masters, which will be held a,
Bochum, will accept the terms of the miners
Some of the masters still reject the terms
The strikers committee has reported to the
strikers at Dortmund the result of their visi
to Berlin. Over 5000 strikers have expressed
their approval of a compromise and declared
their intento accede to the terms that ma,
be proposed by the meeting. A large mum
Der of men have resumed work, relying upol
the active influence of the emperor with TIL
EMPLOYERS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-18
The Diamond Field Record,

CHICAGO, May ls.-Following are the
scores at base bali made yesterday by Ma
tional league clubs: At Washington City
Chicago IL, Washington 4; at Philadelphia
indianapolis 8, Philadelphia 6; at New York
-Pittsburg 2, New York IL; at Boston
Cleveland 4, Boston IA.
American association: At St Louis
Brooklyn 2, St Louis IL; at Cincinnati
Baltimore 5, Cincinnati IA; at Louisville
Columbus 9, Louisville 4; Kansas City-Ath-
letic game postponed--rain.
Western league: At Minneapolis-Mil
kee 2, Minneapolis IA; other games postponed
rain
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-18
Justice Miller to Resign.

WASHINGTON CITY, May 1s.-There seems
to be good reason for regarding as well
founded the rumor that Justice Miller on the
Assem- bling of congress in regular session in
December next, and perhaps sooner if any
extra session is called, will resign his seat as
late justice of the supreme court Of the
Unitei States. 1t Is distinctly understood
that be will favor for appointment as his sue
cessor, as far as he can properly do so. ex-
Judg. George W. McCrary, of his own state,
Iowa
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-18
pREssyTERIANs IN CONFERENCE.


Proceedings at New York and Chattanoo-
ga-The Reformed Church.
NEW YORK, May 1s.-As soon as the pre-
liminary religious service was over in the
Presbyterian assembly yesterday the organi-
zation was completed, the standing commit
tees announced and the educational commit
tees report was read, the feature of
which was the large percentage Of churches
that have gone out of existence during the
year.
Falling OF of Churches. 1.
The percentage was 80, the largest in the
history of the church, and was accounted for
principally by the need of money. There
were also 500 churches with memberships of
from one to twenty-five without pastors.
The church was sadly lacking in new men to
take the places Of those incapacitated by ILL
ness and old age. The report also called at
tention to the need of work among the col
ored people. DIR. Smith, of Baltimore, said
the negroes were rapidly leaving the church.
ACrank Creates a Diversion.
just here the proceedings were disturbed
by "crank" who appeared near the moder-
ator's desk and shouted to the brethren to
awake and bestir themselves. Two of the
brethren awoke sufficiently to put the in
truder out, but had to bestir themselves
pretty lively before they succeeded The
man, as he was being assisted toward the
door, continued to shout and flung around a
quantity of circulars signed as l. Hickey,
Brooklyn" and containing texts of Scripture
Work Among the Negroes.
The committee on freedmen reported in IA
vor of a separate board for that class of citi-
zens, proposition that was opposed by Dr.
Hamlin, of Washington City. There was
a good deal of debate, and finally, after max
ing some progress on the repeat, adjournment
was taken to Monday. A reception was ten
dered the assembly at the Metropolitan Opera
house, last night, by the Presbyterian union
OF this city. Addresses were made 10y Gov
ernor Beaver and others
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-18
Carnegie Tries to Reduce WAGES

PTTTsBURG, May lS.-Notice of a new
shifting scale of wages was posted to-day at
Carnegies Homestead steel plant. 1t is
made up on basis of ST.. so per ton for
steel blooms, with the minimum at SIS, and
it is practically reduction averaging 20 per
cent. 1t falls heaviest on the best paid men,
and cuts them in some cases so or 90 per
cent The employees had notified the firm
that an advance in wages would be de
manded July l. The reduction will proba-
bly, cause a strike of the 800 employees If
the strike is defeated the scale will probably
be adopted in all the other steel mills.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-18
A British viscount's Ra.calitv.

LONDON, May 1s.-The preliminary trial
of Viscount Vaudeville ON the charge of fraud
was resumed yesterday at Clerkenwell po-
lice court. From the statement of the counsel
for the prosecution it appears that the Wis
count, who is well known in America, hav-
ing married New York lady obtained in
1887 from one Thomas Apps sums aggregat-
ing nearly $4,000 by false pretenses The
defencs is general denial
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-18

per,
Is here in Rock Island, at No. 1919 Sec
ond avenue. between Sixteenth and Sew
enteenth streets, and will remain sntil
May 21st with his Wild West menagerie
of live bears. beaver, deer, coons wolves,
half dog and half wolf. prairie dogs, Arc
tic owls, horned owls, burrowing owls,
Spanish owls, bitrons, badgers. spar
row, hawks, eagle. ferret, muskrat.
pelican, ten rabbits of various kinds,
Cabling crow, squirrels. Norway
goose, Arctic duck. Indian hen. screech
owls, white guiniss, four slligstors.
Come one, come all. and see this large
collection of live wild birds and animals.
Admission only ten cents. Doors open
day and evening. Ladies and children
especially invited. The clergy and their
families admitted free.
T. N. PRATHER,
Proprietor and Manager.
N. B.-Everything guaranteed as rep
resented or money refunded at the door.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-18
The Chattanooga Assembly.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, May 1S.-The
Southern Presbyterians completed their or
ganization yesterday, and referred large
amount of business to the proper committees.
An invitation to visit Lookout mountain to-
day was received, and in order not to violate
the constitution the members were advis ed
to go as individuals one member remarking
that if such invitations were accepted by the
conference they would he getting invitations
to attend base ball games next
Reports Read.
The report of the fraternal delegate to the
Reformed Church of America was to the
effect that he had been we'll received, and
suggested the continued appointment of such
delegates. The report on foreign missions
stated that the receipts had amounted to
more than for any previous year, and that
the missionary work was progressing encour-
agingly.
Asking an Investigation.
Rev. W. U. MARYLAND having made
charges of Encouragement against the ex-
ecutive committee of the foreign mission
board, an investigation was asked, and the
matter was referred. Greeting was received
from the New York assembly and appropri-
stely answered. At the evening session a
prayer and praise service was held
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-18
Senator CulIom Objects.

WASHINGTON CITY, May 1S.-Several days
ago DR.. Wilcox was appointed collector of
internal revenue for the Springfield Ills
district, and although his bond has been re-
ceived his commission has not been sent
1t Is said that Senator Cullom INSISTS that
Wilcox's appointment be set aside" and his
choice put in the place 1t is also stated that
the president is hestating
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-18
Editor Rice's Successor.

WASHINGTON CITY, May 1S-Scarcely had
information flashed over the wires that Allan
Thorndyke Rice was dead when speculation
began as to a probable successor. Murat
Halsteads name was freely mentioned al
first, hut yesterday gossip had turned to Col
Willie m Cassius Goodloe, of Kentucky, and
it is sc id his name has already been presented
to Mr. Harrison for consideration
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-18
Violent Storm at Kansas CITY

KANSAS CITY, Mo, May ls-The worst
thunder and rain storm experienced here in
three years ragged all day yesterday Four
houses were struck by lightning, and in some
portions of the city the block pavements
were washed away. Big washouts are re-
ported in the roads centering here. The
Union Pacific Denver express was delayed
six hours by a washout thirty miles west
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-18
Beware of 0inrments for Catarrh that Contain
Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
of smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering it through
the mucus surfaces. Such articles should
never be used except on prescriptions
from reputable physicians. as the damage
they will do are ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls
Catarrh Cure. manufactured by F. J.
Cheney & Co., Toledo, o., contains no
mercury, and is taken internally, and
acts directly upon the blood and mucus
surfaces of the system. In buying Halls
Catsrrh Cure, be sure you get the genu-
uine; it is taken internally and made in
Toledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Co.
4Sold by druggists. Price rs cents
per bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-18
Union Pacific Earnings.

BosroN, May lS.-Gross earnings of the
Union Pacific railway, entire system, for
March, s., ISL COS; decrease from same month
last year, $542, 272; net earnings, 1921 ,172;
decrease, $500, 5l7; for three months to March
31-gross earnings, 81, 496, 2S5; decrease from
same period last year, $51s, 1SS; net earnings,
81, $40, BIS; decrease, S614, 722
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-18
Amazing Rumor About Bennett

New YORK, May 1s-A cablegram all
nounces that James Gordon Bennett is at
Alexandria One rumor is that he has laid
a heavy wager that he will visit Khartoum
and return safe, and another is that he has
heard that Gen. Gordon is still alive and
may be ransomed from the mahdi for 900,
600 francs
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-18

EVANSVILLE, Wis, May 1S.-During
severe storm last evening the home Of Dayton
Flagg at La Praire was struck by lightning.
After the fire was extinguished Mrs Flagg
was found dead on the floor. Her little child
was badly burned. The child will survive
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-18
Who Should Paw for the Drinks Now

WHO Shoufu FHy TOT the DrIhks NOW
CLEVELAND, May 1s.-A dispute arising
in Superior street saloon between Farrell
j. Mccarthy and Ira Benton as to who
should pay for the drinks, the men adjourned
to rear area way to fight it out. Mccarthy
knocked Benton down and brutally kicked
him so that he died shortly after at Lakeside
hospital Mccarthy was lodged in the
notice station CHARGED with murder
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-18
Killed Himself Rather Than Beg.

MERIDEN, Conn, May 1s.-The body o.
Cornelius Vanderkief, formerly soldier, wa.
found in the woods yesterday with {
laudanum bottle beside it. Letters on th,
body indicated that the man had slept in tn,
open fields ten nights and was starving, bu
killed himself rather than beg. He had seer
better DAYS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-18
Bic Failure An the Wool Trade.

PHILADELPHIA, May 1S-The Almy Man
ufacturing company, operating three large
wooden mills at Kensington avenue and
Huntingdon street, was indefinitely suspend
ed last night, owing to the failure of the
company. The concern employed about 800
men. The liabilities viii reach nearly if not
quite $3.50 600; assets, 100000.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-18

PTTTsBURG, Pa, May ls-In 1888 the Re
formed Presbyterian church split into two
calling themselves the Synod" and the "Gen-
eral Synod" There is prospect now that
the sections will be united, and conference
committee has had several meetings, while
the sentiment for reunion is very strong
The question upon which they split in 1888
was that of voting in political elections, the
"Oid Covenanters," as they are called, refus
ing TO allow members to vote because God is
not recognized in the constitution of the
United States
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-18
Receiver Wanted for a Railway

CHICAGO, May 1s-A majority of the
bondholders of the Chicago and Atlantic
railroad petitioned Judge Gresham yesterday
to appoint receiver for that road. They
desire the appointment of some person who
shall have some influence with the Erie road,
the eastern outlet of the Atlantic road.
Judge Gresham adjourned the hearing of the
case for ,ne day
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-18
Patrick Egan En- Route to Chill.

CHICAGO, May 1s.-Patrick Egan, minis
ter to Chilli, arrived here yesterday after
noon, en route to New York, from which
city he sails for Chill in few days. Mr.
Egan was rendered reception by the Irish
Ameri IAN club Of Chicago last night, which
was attended by many distinguished citizens.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-18
Bic money for HORSES.

LOUISVILLE, KY, May 1s.-John Camp
bell, of Chicago, purchased from F. B. Har-
per, Of Nantura farm, yesterday, the run
ming qualities Of the 5-year-old Valuable by
Ten Brock, dam Lizzie Stone, for $l0, 600.
He bought the 3-year-olds Lotion and Loeb
risty from Mr.. Harper, Thursday, condi-
tionally upon their showing satisfactory
trial yesterday morning. The bargain was
contaminated later by Campbell paying
5000 for the pair.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-18
Killed an Important Bill.

LANSING, Mich, May lS-Yesterday the
house put In the whole time discussing bill
to exempt from taxation all mortgages,
bonds and notes. The labor members in
dorsed the bill, but it was defeated The
senate passed the general fish bill and bill
appropriating $4,000 to purchase new
grounds for the asylum Of insane criminals
Ia Ionia
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-18
Ice Cream Bepins II. Camna,cn

HARTFORD, Conn, May 1s-About sixty
persons in South Glastonbury were made
violently ill Thursday night by partaking of
vanilla ice cream at church fair Two of
them are in a serious condition, but are ex-
pected to recover.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-18
Fire at NoblesviIle. Ina.

india NAPoLIs, May ia fire broke out
in The journal Office at Noblesville about 10
O'Clock asst night, and for time threatened
to destr oy one side Of the public square As
sistance was called from this city and an on
CINE aud reel were sent there, but before
reachiA, the place the fire was under con-
troll The loss will probably not exceed $685.
oon :
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-18

PITT sBURa, Pa, May ia special from
Tfnin, O., says that the largest oil well in
Ohio has "come in" at North Baltimore 1t
filled an 800 barrel tank in an hour. Land
In the Town is held at enormous prices.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-18
MARSHAL JONES WAS FIRED"
| He Loses His Job Because of That Okla
| hOma Business.

He Loses His job Because of That Okla
homa Business.
WASHINGTON CITY, May 1S.-Richard l.
Walker, of Kansas, who wasappoined United
States marshal for the district Of Kansas
yesterday, succeeds Marshal Jones, against
whom charges of misconduct In Office during
the time of the opening of the Oklahoma set
Element had been made The president and
the attorney general decided not to allow
Jones to resign, and the order for his removal
was made yesterday.
The Case of Tom Needles.
Attorney General Miller said to a United
Pres reporter yesterday afternoon that action
in M irshal Needles case had been suspended
until more information concerning the charges
against him could be procured Mr.. Miller
added that so far there was nothing to show
that Marshal Needles was guilty of the charges
preferred against him.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-18
Mind-Reader Rishnn,s noctorS ua1a

NEW YORK, May 1S-The three physicians
who performed an autopsy on the remains of
the mind-reader Bishop, We're yesterday held
in s., 500 bail each to await the result of the
inquest which will be held next week, on the
charge of Bishops mother and wife that the
autOnSY killed him
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-18
FATAL DELuGE OE RAIN
A Tunnel Inundated and Three Laborel
- IA d. L

a TuhheI Inundated and Three LabOrers
Drowned-killedb by Lightning.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, May lS-At 6 O'Clock
last night a violent thunder storm struck this
city, rain falling in a perfect deluge A
force of men, at work in the tunnel running
to the river under Commerce street, were
overwhelmed by the flood from bursting
sewer, which filled the tunnel Three Polish
laborers were drowned. The bodies cannot
he recovered without a steam pump to empty
the tunnel when the flood allaf,.s
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-18

The Pope Suddenly Taken Ill.
RoME, May 1s.-The pope became suddenly
indispo sed yesterday, and is quite weak.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-18

n. B.-Everything guaranteed as rep
resented or money refunded at the door.
Evening journal., 1889-08-05
nnday's Games.
rhe An,I,roo,,e CooI Trnd..

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 5.--The decision no,
to advance circular prices on the lst inst
had the effect Of steadying the market for
this locality, and line and city trade
was more active during the early part
Of the week. On Thursday and Fri
day all business was embarrassed by the
heavy rains The receipts were lighter and
shipments from Port Richmond were re-
stricted. Friday and Saturday the work
was crowded, and shipments eastward will
reach the weekly average Reports Of food
"a mines have come 70 hand, but nothing
very definite is known, as the wires are
down in the Schuylkiil valley. The pros
pect that production may be short has stim-
ulated buying, and the strike in the coke
region also tends 20 stiffen anthracite, 80
that the market closed for the week very
firm The Robert Morris clam is not at
tracing much attention among old coal
operators, as the matter was thoroughly ex-
plotted years ago.
Evening journal., 1889-08-05
rntal coIlls,on Of rrcieht Trains.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Aug. 5.-A fatal acci-
dent occurred ON the Virginia Midland road
near Bumley's Two freight trains coliided
on heavy grade The engines were smash
ed and the cars almost entirely destroyed.
Fireman Fox, Of Washington, was killed
Charles Davis, Of Alexandria, engineer Of
the south bound train, was fatally hurt
Brakeman Leaser was injured about the
head Conductor Buram, Of the south bound
train, has disappeared entirely. 1t is re-
ported that he disobeyed orders in not taking
a siding at the bottom OF the grade and that
the accident is directly attributable to his
disobedienoe. Engineer Hayes and Brake
man NJ. A. Mcdonald are missing and ar,
supposed to be under the wreck. Fireman
Kelly and Brakeman McClain, both Of Alex
andria, were also badly injured