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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-26
ABBREVIATED TElEGRAMS.

The German government has given an or
der for 81, 900 swords "of a new pattern"
The English Liberals are going to banquet
Parnell at the National Liberal club, April
18th.
1t is expected that W ard, the former New
York short-stop, will play with the Wash
ington club this season.
Lord Harrington dined with Lord Sails
bury Monday, when the two sta .esmen had q
long conversation on political matters.
Commercial interests all over the isthmus
are reported as being virtually wrecked by
the stoppage of work on the Panama canal
Twenty-Five head of "lumpy- jawed" cattle
were killed at the Chicago stock yards Mon
day by order OF the Illinois state veterinarian.
The base ball game played at Belfast, Ire
land, Monday, between the All-Americas and
the Chicagos resulted in a victory for the
ALI Americas by a score of 9 toS
dispatch from Cheboygan, Mich, states
that the ice in the straits has begun to move,
and that steamers can get through. The
straits did not open last year till May 5.
The lease of the Wisconsin Central lines to
the Northern Pacific company is admitted by
the officials of the first manned corporation in
Chicago. but is denied by the officers of the
company in the east.
The New York assembly Monday rejected
the womans municipal suffrage bill-ayes
Sc; noes, 4S-not the necessary two-thirds in
the affirmative. There were many women
present in the galleries
Jack H. Gibson, OF England, has chal-
lenged Harry Bethune, of America, to run
rs, 100 or l25 yards for from 800 to s., 500
the race TO take place in Detroit, Philadel-
phia, Pittsburg or Cleveland, If Bethude de-
cines, the offer for rs yards is open to the
world
John Teemer, having offered to row a series
OF races OF three, four and five miles with any
man in the world, Gaudaur preferred, for $500
on each race, Gaudaur's hacker, j. A St
John, has accepted the challenge on behalf of
his man, provided the distances are made
two, three and four miles
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-26
Illinois Legislature.

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, March 26-Just thir-
teen senators were present yesterday when
the senate came to order. Very little bust
ness was done, and a quick adjournment took
place. The house spent the time in wran-
gle over a misunderstanding as to the dis
position last week o. Wisner's anti-pool bill,
which, according to the journal, had been
ordered to lie on the table After an unsuccess-
full attempt to have the journal corrected the
chair put the question of approval, and it
was carried, when office of motion for re-
consideration was wen, and the house, after
a few more bills were introduced adjourned
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-26
AN EDITOR GETS INTO TROUBLE
And Appeals to the United States to &c
Him Out.

And Appeals to the United States to Get
Him Out.
WASHINGTON CITY, March 26-The state
department has under investigation the case
of John H. Hollan der, and American citizen,
resident of Guatemala, and editor of a
daily newspaper there.
Hollander sent tie United States consul gen
ernal in Guatemala a statement, charging the
United States min ster, Henry C. Hall, and
some of the officers of the Guatemalan gov
eminent with rece wing $40, 900 each out of a
fraudulent excessive issue of bonds by the
6uatemalan government Hollander further
swore TO affidavits supporting statement to
him from government prisoner and en-
ploye of the treasury In regard to the issue
of the bonds, and that he saw on the
books of firm in Guatemala a memoran-
dunn Of a sale Of $40, 600 worth OF bonds
on account of Minister Henry c. Hall A
demand was made upon the consul general
for these papers, and certified copies were by
him furnished the minister, who put them in
the hands of the Guetamalan Cover nment
and urged Hollander's prosecution. Hol-
lander was arrested and put in jail He has
appealed to the state department for protec-
ton.
Inc case mas not been FULLY investigated,
but the examination has gone far enough to
satisfy the department that the story about
the false issue of bonds is not true Hol-
lander's course as an editor seems to have
made him extreme y obnoxious to the gov
eminent, and there is an impression that he
has presumed upon his American citizenship
to protect him in bringing accusations that
no native Guatemalan would have dared to
make. Mr. Blaine will have the matter
looked into closely
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-26
GONE BEYOND.
Demise of Mr.. August Herkert Last
Evening---A Popular CiIizen Passes
Away

Demise of Mr.. August Herkert Last
Evening---A Popular CiIizen Passes
Away.
The well known and popular citizen.
Mr. August Herkert. breathed his last at
his home over 1916 Second avenue at
5:45 last evening, after lingering illness
during which he had been sufferer from
the ravages of consum ption He was
born in Baden> Baden, November IA,
1874, and when yet boy came to Amer
lea. He enlisted in the Seventh Iowa
Cavalry at the outbreak of the war. and
after having left the service settled at
Moline. He was appointed deputy sheriff
by Sheriff Huesing in 1874. and at the
close Of his term he was chosen manager
of Turner hall by the Rock Island Tur-
ner society. He remained in that ca.
pacity until 1885. when he became man
ager Of Wagner's opera house, Moline.
A little over year ago he purchased the
saloon at 1915 Second avenue and he has
conducted it since.
He was failing when he returned to
Rock Island, and on June Z, last, he sud
denly disappeared and was away until
September, having gone to Texas with
out advising any one, in hopes of bene-
fitting his health, but failing in this, he
returned home discouraged and discoDso.
late For seven weeks be has been con.
fined to his bed.
He married Catherine Gluesing at Mo-
line, twenty two years ago, and the
widow survives with two children, Otto.
in Los Angeles, Cal. and Title, ut home
He was member of Buford Post, G. A.
R., Germsnis lodge. No. g.. A. o. Q. W.,
OF the Independent Order of Red Men,
the /. o. o. F. and Hardegari societies.
The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock
tomorrow afternoon.
Mrs. Ann Dunn died at her home on
Eigth avenue and Nineteenth street at 8
O'Clock this morning, of Bright's disease
of the kidneys. after an illness of seven
teen years. She was fifty-four years Of
age and has resided in Rock Island twen>
ty-flve years.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-26
THE COURT WAS DIVIDED.
Decision In the indianapolis Police Boa
Case-An Appeal Taken.

Decision In the indianapolis Police Board
Case-An Appeal Taken.
INDIANAPOLIS, March 26.-The superior
court room was densely packed yesterday
morning with anxious listeners to the opin-
ions handed down on the subject of the police
and public works bill passed by the legisla-
ture and intended to place certain depart
ments of the city under boards selected by
the general assembly. Much to the disap-
pointment of the Democrats the two Repub-
lican judges, Howe and Walker, submitted
an opinion against the constitutionality of
the law. while Judge Taylor, Democrat,
ruled in favor Of the new appointees. Judge
Howe, who wrote the majority opinion,
based his conclusions entirely on the
fact that the legislation was special,
and declared that off the legislature has power
to pass such acts as these, 1t may also pass
similar acts applying to all the cities in the
state, and if this may be done it may abolish
the board of commissioners Of Marion county
and of all other counties in the state, and Gre
ate boards with power to construct, repair,
and control, all public buildings, roads, and
bridges and exercise all the functions now
exercised by such board Of commissioners. "
An appeal to the supreme court was asked
and granted.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-26
DRAWING THE RACE LINE.
A New York Club Rejects u Hebrew c
didafe.

A New York Club Rejects u Hebrew Can
didate.
NEW YORK, March 26 Oscar Straus, min
lister to Turkey, had been proposed as a mem
Der of the Manhattan club, but at the election
Thursday night he was rejected, two black
balls being cast against him. The matter Is
creating some feeling. Two brothers Of Mr.
Strauss are members of the club, and the
only reason known for the minister's rejec-
ton Is that some members of the club think
the time has come to draw the line against
Hebrews, Since Mr.. Strauss was appointed
minister to Turkey several of his race have
Joined the club, apparently being attracted
to 1t because of its representative Democratic
character, as the appointment of Mr.. Strauss
to such high position caused grateful feel
ings towards Mr.. Cleveland's party. 1t is a
curious coincidence that ex-President Cleve-
land was admitted to membership on the
very night that Mr.. Strauss was blackballed.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-26
The Seal Fisheries.
A Canadian Statesman on the
Recent Proclamation.
RUsSIA'S OLD CLAIM SET UP AGAIN.

Maritime Nations Not Likely to Acqui-
Modus vivcndi Was Revived--Secretary
Blaine Investigating an International
Case-An American Editor Gets into
Trouble in Guatemala by Making Some
Rash Statements.
OTTAWA, Ont March 26-NIinister Fos-
ter, of the Dominion financial office, was
asked yesterday:
What about the United States closing
Behring sea to foreign fishing vesselsi"
at seems to b. required by law that the
president of the United States shall issue each
year proclamation stating the conditions
of the laws which regulate the fishing in
the Behring sea. This has been done They
claim the whole sea to the westerly boundary,
formerly claimed by Russia, but it is a claim
the maritime powers of the world are not
likely to acquiesce i'm
Regarding the fisheries modus vivendi Mr.
Foster said:
THE government has come to the conclu-
sion to keep the nlodus vivendi for another
year. Last year closed with President Cleve-
lands threat of retaliation, and we had no
intimation as to what would be the course OF
the incoming president. The modus vivendi
was kept in force last year with the cooper
alton of Newfoundland, and all licenses
granted under it expired at the end of the
year. The fishing season will not begin until
the latter part of March, and there was no
necessity for action regarding the policy of
the current year until the fishing
season commenced Negotiations were in
progress with the Newfoundland govern
ment, and both were DESTROYS of obtaining
the tone of President Harrison's message be-
fore a final conclusion was arrived at. That
message contained nothing unfriendly to the
government, and did not intimate any re-
newal of the strained relation. The govern
ment, therefore, came to the conclusion, act
ing in concert with the Newfoundland gov
ernment, to continue the modus vivendi for
the present year, with view to leaving the
way open for the resumption of negotiations
If any desire is found on the part of the
United States
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-26

II the democrats of Rock Island had
prepared slate for their republican
friends with special reference to weak
ness, they could not have selected a more
acceptable ticket than that named Satur-
day night. II hasn't one element OF
strength or merit TO commend it to the
voters, and strange to say. the republic
cans-outside the mechine-are more
outspoken in denunciation of Ii than the
democrats. As soon as the news of Nc,
COnochie's nomination got fairly around
town, groups OF disgruntled and dissstis-
fed republicans could be seen on
the street corners discussing the
situation and giving free vent to
their disple assure. Indeed no attempt
was made to conceal their true
feelings, ard the numerous pledges made
to support the democratic nominee. who-
ever he might he. would have even m AIDE
the machine man quail had they heard
them. And the other nominations furn-
ished no balm for their wounded feel
ings. In fact the expressions of disap-
pointment increased as the nominations
proceeded, and not uatil the ticket was
completed did the full measure of the
folly OF the convention dawn upon the
party at large. The dissatisfaction is
too pronounced to keep it from outside
ears, and many democrat has been APP
preached and not only given hint that
the democratic ticket would receive some
republican support, but in most cases
actual and hearty assistance has been
volunteered to help defeat the unpopular
republican slate.
The ticket nominated by the demo.
cratic convention last night is superior in
every respect to the one placed in nomi-
nation by the republican machine. 1t is
composed OF representative. clean-cut
men, who are not only strong in their
party circles, but ENJOY the confidence
and esteem of all citizens irrespective of
party. Probably the most striking con-
trast is in the two candidates for mayor.
Mr.. Hass is in every respect better quail
lied TO fulhll the important duties of the
office than his opponent. A successful
business man Of long experience; man
OF broad and liberal views; a progressive
and enterprising citizen; he would bring
that force and character into the
mayors Office essential to proper
and healthful administration of the
city's affairs. Being retired from active
business life, he could and will II elected.
devote his whole time to the details of
the office to which he aspires; he would
be mayor in fact as well as in name. His
would be what the city has needed
practical. business-like administration.
The same judgment and discretion
marked the other nominations. from city
clerk down to the minor position OF
constable. All the elements and inter-
ests were harmonized into a solid unity
OF strength, aud the ticket presented for
the SURFACES of the people bears no blem-
ish or trace of weakness 1t should be
elected from top to bottom. and, I'M
doubtedly will be.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-26
A OASTARDlY MURDER,
Brutal and Cowardly Crime Committed by
West Virginian.

BALTIMORE, Nd, March 26-The Suns
Charleston, w. Va, special says: Inforna-
ton reached here yesterday that last Satur-
day Thomas Woods, who lives on DON
nelly's fork..of Mud river, in Lincoln county,
near Tornado postsffice, sent word to his
stepmother, Mrs. Woodson Woods, that one
of her neighbors across the hill was sick
and wanted her to come immediately He
concealed himself behind tree near tbs path
to await her coming, and when she ap-
preached stepped out and fired a revolver
full at her breast, the bullet taking effect
just below the nipple. She fell to the ground
To make sure of his work Woods shot her
again in the neck, and afterward dragged her
to cliff near by and dropped her over it to
the rocks below. Shortly afterward the
woman recovered sufficiently to give an
alarm, which was heard by men getting out
cross-ties who went to her assistance accom-
panied by Woods, who professed entire ignor-
ance of the matter. She was conscious and
related the story of the shooting, accusing
Woods of being her assassin. When she had
finished her narrative she expired The only
known cause for the crime was disagreement
between Woods and his stepmother about
the division of property belonging to his
father. Woods is now in jail
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-26
McCaffrey Wins "a Foot Race.

New YORK, March 26.-An impromptu
foot race took place last evening between
Dominick Mccartney, the pugilist, and Ed
Turner well-known sporting man of Phila-
delphia The party of theatrical and sport
ing men who were in Mccartney saloon when
Turner challenged Dominick went with the
CONTESTANTS to Irving place, where 100 yards
were measured off in the street, and the men
made "a gallant sprint, McCatfrey won by
three feet, decided by Referee Gus Heck.
Ter. The wager, a basket of wine, was at
once paid by Turner, and the boys helped
consume IL
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-26
STATE OF UHIo. CITY OF TOLEDO, !
.rrC A Corr,rry q q

AoNho NOONlh, D. ..
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he
is the senior partner of the firm of F. ].
CHENEY & Co., doing buriness in the
city of Toledo, County and State AZORES
said, and that said firm will paw the sum
Of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of HALLS CATARRu
CURE. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day OF December
A. D., 'S8. A. w. GLEASON,
SEAL Notary Public.
(-~~
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly upon the blood and
mucus surfaces of the system. Send for
testimonials, free. F. J. CHENEY &
CO.. Toledo, o.
~Sold by druggists, 75c.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-26
Attorney General Webster Contradioted

LONDON, March 26.-ID the house of COM
mons last evening Sir Charles Russell said it
was absolutely incorrect that before Pigott's
examination had ended, or before that wit
ness fed that he [Russelll called for, re-
ferred to, OF had any information, direct
or indirect that Pigott had discredited
the value Of his testimony. Webster was
entirely mistaken in supposing that he had
given to him lRusselll five days before Pigott
testified, letters discrediting Pigott's testi-
mony. Pigott's letters confessing his fears Of
undergoing REORGANIZATION were a COM
plete surprise to him and his colleagues.
Webster said he had been mistaken about the
matter, but that it was not important, any
how
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-26
Fatal Remedy for sc,.,i..

ST. STEPHEN, N b., March 2o.-Mrs Nc
Gregor, wife of the Rev. Dr. McGregor.
a Baptist minister of Buffalo, was burned to
death at st. Lawrence station Sunday night
Mrs. McGregor came home last fall to spend
the winter with her parents, and being
troubled with sciatica tried many remedies.
The only one which gave her any relief was
kerosene, and while applying that remedy
near an open fire place her clothing caught
fire, every shred of which was burned, leav-
ing the body in a frightful condition. Her
sister, in attempting to extinguish the flames.
was badly burned
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-26
The Detroit Driving Cluh,s Great Stake.

Ihe Detroit Driving Clubs Great Stake.
DETROIT, Mich. March 26-The Detroit
Driving club has announced the details of
the Merchants ard Manufacturers $40, 600
stake which will be offered at the summer
meeting July % to 20 inclusive. The stake
is open to trotting horses that have not beat
en- PA prior TO April Is. All horsemen who
wish TO enter horses must send their names
and addresses to d. j. Campau, president of
the club, not later than April 10, when sl25
of the $500 entrance fee must be deposited.
The remaining 1915 is payable in equal in
stallments May Is, June Is and July s, and
horses are TO be named on the latter day II
the amount Of entrance money should exceed
$40, 900 by less thar $500 the excess will be
added to the stake, but if the excess is $500
or over consolidation purse will be offered
for horses winning no part of the original
purse
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-26
The Et-President.

HAVANA, March 26-Ex- President Cleve-
land and party have been visited by both the
intendent of the treasury and the director
general of marine. The tourists started Sun
day for the Santa Rosa estate belonging to
Senior Mir Ex-Po5tmaster General Dickin-
son remained at the Pasaje hotel being
slightly indisposed. He is entirely well
again, however
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-26

New YORK, March 26-In the chess con-
gress yesterday the irst game concluded was
won by Taubenhaus, the Frenchman, who
defeated Mcleod, champion of Canada, in
the SEVENTEEN move. Time of game, 21S
hours Weiss beat Burril in thirty-three
moves Blackburne beat Hanahan in twenty
six moves; time,2 hours, IS seconds. 1t was
brilliant game. In the twenty second move
Blackburne sacrificed his queen and an
nounced mate in four moves. Lipschutz beat
Pollock, of Dublin, who resigned at the
thirtieth move
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-26
Horrible Death of n Farmer.

ROCHESTER, N. Y, March ga special
from Clifton Springs, N. Y, to The Post
Express says: Tompkins Warner, a wealthy
and respected farmer residing three miles
south of here, was found dead Sunday morn
ing in the hog-pen. His face had been eaten
beyond recognition by the hogs. Mr.. War
ner was 10 years old and very decrepit, and
it is thought he slipped and fell and was then
attacked by the brutes
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-26

Frederick IT. Roberts. M ID T.,

Frederick T. Roberts, M D.. Examin-
er in Medicine in the Royal College of
Surgeons, London, Eng, in speaking of
Bright's disease. says: death Is usually
fastened by uric acid poisoning, serious
Inflammation, bronchitis, pneumonia,
dropsv, or by apoplexy." Warmers Safe
Cure is q guarantee against fatality from
these terrible maladies, because 1t cures
the cause diseased kidneys), and puts
the kidneys in q healthy condition. en-
abling them to expel the poison or waste
matter from the system.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-26
Blaine Declines TO Discuss 1t.

WASHINGTON CITY, March 26.-The WASH
ington correspondent of The Baltimore Sun
says the attention of Secretary Blaine was
called to an article published in The New
York Herald, in which was published a let
ter alleged to have been written by Gen
Harrison to Mr. Blaine under date of Feb l,
1889. 81 have seen the publication in The
Herald" said the secretary of state, "but /
have not word to say about the article-not
a syllable" Mr.. Blaine would say no more.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-26
DISASTROUS CONFEDERATION.
An Hi OILS Town Loses About All Its Bust
ness Houses,

ness Houses.
CLINTON, Ills, March IT. Nearly the whole
of the business part of the town of Kenny, in
Dewitt county, WIS burned last night
Twelve stores, most of them frame buildings,
ranged along both side, of the principal
street of the town, We're destroyed At mid
night the fire was still burning and the eleva-
tor was in great danger of being consumed.
The fire started in Merriman's hardware
store, and on account of the inf1ammable
nature of the buildings, the means of fighting
it were in adequate The loss will be very
heavy-probably 500, Oo0-and will almost
ruin the business interests of the town.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-26
The strike at Fail River.

FALL RIVER, Mass, March 26-The strike
situation is practically unchanged. A few
weavers returned to work yesterday, but not
so many as the manufacturers had expected,
and not so many as to weaken the ranks Of
the strikers Contributions are begging to ar
rive in response to the appeal of the strikers
for aid.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-26
Enrdonsa bx President Harr,son.

WASHINGTON CITY, March 26.-The presi-
dent has pardoned Fred F. Bickell, of Mime
sofa, sentenced June 8, 1888, to six years i'm
prisonment for embezzling national bank
funds while acting as messenger. Also John
r. Brown, Of Washington Territory, SEN
fenced to one years imprisonment Sept 8,
1855, for selling liquor to Indians.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-26
Latest sowders-Turner Murder.

PINEvILLE, KY, March 26.-The very
latest murders that mark the progress of the
Sowders- Turner feud took place yesterday.
Alvis Turner and jeff King met James
Burch in the highroad and Turner fired at
Burch, the ball striking his gun. Burch then
replied with his Winchester, killing Turner
JEFF King then killed Burch.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-26
laIliaiau MT Aea

MANILA, March 26.-The Spanish mail
steamer. Mindanio, has been sunk in col
lision with the Spanish steamer Visayas.
Thirty OF the crew and passengers were
drowned. The Visayas has arrived in
Manila in a badly damaged condition.
Both vessels were engaged in the local
trade.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-26

The republicans were evidently hunt
quaintance when they nominated Nc
Conochie. The general query on the
street is "who is McCenochie?"