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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-28
A Prospect of Plenty of Talk.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 2s.-The senate,
relieved of the incubus of the tariff bill, has
succeeded in clearing its calendars Of all nsces-
sary miscellaneous legislation and is ready
now to take up half dozen measures on the
calendar of Importance second only to the
tariff bill. The only appropriation bill in
sight, not yet acted upon by the senate, is the
consular and diplomatic, and as this bill con-
tains two amendments relating to Samoa 1t
will bring the Samoan question before the
senate for the first time since the trouble be-
gan brewing, and the debate on these two
amendments is likely to take the direction Of
criticism and defense of the secretary Of state
and will afford perhaps the last opportunity
OF Republican senator's to revive, before the
Inauguration of President Harrison, the mem.
cries of the campaign and to give the present
administration parting blow. There is also
a chance for the same sort Of debate in the
house, for the committee on foreign affairs has
the privilege of calling up the Panama canal
resolutions, which, while the privilege only
allows three hours for debate, may easily
precipitate spell Of oratory that will last
three DAYS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-28

in Waverly hall yesterday afternoon. At the
close of Professor Garside's lecture on "Scien-
tific Socialism," I. J. Morgan, who was pre-
siding at the meeting, took the floor and pro-
tested against the language used by the
lecturer, wherein the latter classed Socialism
with Anarchism. Mrs. Parsons spoke in this
hall last Wednesday night" continued Nor
gan, "andshe used the word Socialist every
time she should have used the word 'Anarch-
ist.' Mrs. Parsons has no right to call herself
Socialist She is an Anarchist, and has
avowed herself as such. If there is any odium
attached to it she ought to have it. Anarch-
ist and Socialist have nothing in common,
except opposition to the present system. But
both as to tactics and remedies there Is the
widest difference between them"
As one who had spent his time and money
freely for the propaganda of Socialism Nor.
gan wanted an effort made to clearly put be-
fore the public that there was the widest diff.
ference between Socialism and Anarchy and
he criticised the lecturer severely for adding
to this confusion, instead Of making strong
effort to make the two distinct He was Cd
posed to Anarchists masquerading as Social.
lists
After the meeting adjourned the opinion
was very generally expressed that the episode
OF the afternoon would lead to a split in the
section
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-28
Robbed the Justice.

A singular incident kicked up quite a
commotion in Justice Kaufmann's court at
Davenport, Saturday. A young farmer
named James Malone. living near the
Wspsie, was in the magistrates office for
the purpose of receiving his fees as wit
ness in a case that was up before the jus
tice some time ago. The justice in pay
ing Malone his fees which amounted to
$3.50, placed SO bill on his docke,
on the table before him. When Malone
was handed bis fees he slyly picked up
the $40 bill from the table. Malone was
leaving the office when the justice dis
coverd the bill missing and as soon as
Malone had closed the door behind him.
Justice Kaufman sprang from his chair
and hastily stepped to the door and
called to the thief.
The justice was angry. He declared
to Malone that he had stolen SO from
him. The boldness exhibited by the angry
justice made Malone weaken. He adj
mitted he took the so and he drew the
bill from his vest pocket and returned 1t .
The meanness that would inspire such an
act only made the justice feel more bitter
when the guilty man admitted the theft.
He declared he would prosecute him for
larceny. Malone tried hard to settle the
masfar made pycuupa nf auarv pnoaihla N q =
ture. but they had no effect on the deeply
hurt magistrate. Justice Kaufman
went at once to the Office of Justice
Eagal, swore out information against
Malone, charging him with larceny.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-28
Looks Like "A Murder,

brooklyn, N. Y, Jan 2s-No attempt
was made to run cars on the Atlantic Avenue
company's lines yesterday, and all was quiet
among the strikers. Henry W Adams, a
stableman, found dead Saturday night
on the sidewalk under an open second-storv
doorway of the companys stables Death
was apparently caused by fall from the
doorway. 1t was learned however, that the
night Waterman had admitted to the build.
ing three strikers who said they wanted to
talk to Adams and try to persuade him to
strike. These three men, Moses Stenson.
John Collier and Herman Graham, were ar
rested on suspicion. They denied having
used violence, but said that Adams had be-
come frightened and had run to the doorway
and either Jumped or fallen out
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-28
The House Snubs the Senate.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 2s.-The speaker
laid the senate substitute for the Mills tariff
bill before the house Saturday, with the
senate request for conference on the same
Only once before had such request been TO
fused and the Republicans vigorously urged
assent to the proposition this time; but the
Democrats made the point Of order that the
rules of the house required reference of the
bill to the ways and means committee, and
the speaker sustained the point Edmunds'
resolution on the Panama canal (reasserting
the monroe doctrine'D was reported, recon-
United and the committee given leave to re-
port again at any time and obtain a vote
after three hours debate The resolution
appropriating $500, 600 to the heirs of Capt
Eads as payment on the Mississippi jetties
was adopted. The rest of the day was spent
in committee Of the whole ON the sundry
civil bill, but nothing accomplished and at
$50 p. IN. the house adjourned to Monday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-28
HORRIBLE CRIME NEAR LANSING.
a Would-Be Robber Begins His Work with
Repeating Rifle.

Wouid-Be Robber Begins His Work with
Repeating Rifle.
LANSING Mich, Jan. 2S-August Tonic
a neighbor of Christian Stockal, who resides
with his family, consisting of his wife, Sol
and granddaughter named Miss Foltz, sever
miles from this city, approached the Stochal
residence On Saturday night and fired four
shots from repeating rifle at the occupants
through the window, instantly killing Mrs
Stochal ard dangerously wounding Mis-
Foltz and Mr.. Stochal- Young Stochal was
absent at the time 1t is supposed that rob
berry was the object of the murderer, but
failing to kill the whole family Tonic fled
without attempting robbery. He purchased
a railway ticket at Holt, small station near
where the murder was committed, and has
not been seen since. Stochal's son was ar.
rested on the supposition that he knew some
thing of the plans of the murderer
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-28
WlN That Big Gun Burst

PfTTsRUIa, Pa, Jan. disappointment
Hainsworti, of the Pittsburg Steel Casting
company and the inventor of the cast steel gun
that failed 20 stand the government test, has
just completed a test of some of the fragments,
and admits fatal defects in the material One
of the more important causes for the bursting
of the gun was 'shrinkage strains" This.
Mr.. Hainsvorth states, was occasioned by the
lack of proper annealing. The tests applied
disclose the fact that at the guns breech the
metal had heen tempered to brittleness, while
at the muzzle the proper tempering had been
obtained. Mr.. Hainsworth is yet confident
that with proper model, good steel, and ade-
quate annealing furnaces gun can be cast
that will equal or be superior to the best
built-uD guns made
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-28

reached As 10 what HILARY A HERBERT.
Uncle Sam is "going to do about it he can not
say whether any further appropriations are
needed or not. Continuing he SAYS: Neither
the Monroe doctrine nor any other expression
of policy is understood to apply to the islands
of the Pacific One by one they have been
taken without interference from US If there
is to be no new departure affecting this group
of islands, | conceive that the department is
quite able now to perform every duty arising
out of existing conditions" and he adds that
he is awaiting the declaration Of a definite
policy"
The letter to the state department referred
to calls attention to a dispatch from the COM
mander of the United States steamship Nip
sic, now at Samoa, which briefly recounts the
events at Apia already given in full in these
dispatches, and says the situation is so serious
as to require the reinforcement of the naval
force there Secretary Whitney SAYS he can
send the ships, but intimates that unless the
United States government is going to take
decisive action there is no use sending them
He proceeds as follows: "In view of the crit
ical situation at the Samoan islands it seems
to the department that the officers of the
squadron, il further vessels are to be dis
patched, should receive instructions Of def
mite character as TO their duty in the pre-
misses"
There can be no doubt, he says that Ger
many's purpose is to seize these islands in the
interests of commercial company. The
United States has treaties with the Samoans
and harbors have been reserved for us
thereby, which will become of national con-
sequence to us as a naval power, provided
that the islands remain independent. If Ger
many is to assume their government the har-
bors will be of no use to us, therefore, "in
view of the late advices and this request for
an additional force the department desires to
be advised whether it is the purpose of the
government to announce any policy regard
ing the Samoan group Of which the officers
should be advised"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-28
GREAT INTEREST IN LONDON.
No Surprise at the Result, but "A Crisis BE
1ieved Inevitable.

No Surprise at the Result, but "A Crisis BE-
lieved Inevitable.
LONDON, Jan. 2S-The rooms of the Lon
don clubs and the corridors of the principal
hotels We're crowded at an early hour last
evening by persons awaiting the announce
ment of the result of the Paris election, and
the excitement which prevailed everywhere
was great and in some cases greater than
that which has attended many a general cleo.
ton for members of the British house of com
mons All sorts of rumors were afloat and
predictions of dire disaster to France, or the
immense enhancement Of her prestige-ac-
cording to the political leanings of the pro
phets-were freely made. The definite result
was received much earlier than was expected,
and while it aroused considerable discussion
it excited no surprise
The most remarkable phase of the election
was the perfect discipline of the Boulangists,
which affords another example of Boulanger's
wonderful skill as ali organizer Each of the
373 polling places in the department was
guarded by members of the Patriotic league,
who worked like beavers throughout the day,
and the outcome attests the faithfulness of
their work The Boulangists, confident OF
success, had arranged for an immense ban
quet at the cafe Durand, to celebrate their
victory soon as the result should be known
AT 10 O'Clock the approaches to the cafe
were lined with troops, and the base
ment Of the Madelaine was filled with
soldiers in readiness to pounce upon the
crowd in the event of q row. The
banquet took place, however, without the at
tendance OF any unusual disturbance. When
the announcement WAS made that Boulanger
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-28
INVESTIGATED A RATE WAR.
The Interstate Commerce Commfsios
Makes Some Recommendation.


WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 2s-The inter
state commerce commission has published an
opinion on the subject of passenger tariffs and
rate wars, prepared by Chairman Cooley
The paper narrates the facts attending the
war In passenger rates at st, Louis in Octo-
Der, and also the circumstances of the passen
ger rate war which prevailed at Chicago i'm
December, both of which were investigated
by the commission. In the st Louis case
east-bound limited fares were reduced by all
the lines from about So TO from So so to $40
1t is found that the provisions of the act t.
regulate commerce were not complied with,
and that the reductions in the manner in
which they were made were not only illegal
but were unwise and injurious TO the carr eI1
who took part in the warfare as well as to the
public
The Chicago rate war extended over the
lines running to st. Paul, Minneapolis,
Kansas City and st. Louis. Its characteristic
feature was the fact that tickets were placed
IN the hands of brokers or scalpers to Ice sold
at rates below the tariff rates, and that the
roads excused themselves for their dealings
with brokers by claiming the right to pay
commissions at will The business of the
ticket brokers was investigated and many
facts are stated. The act to regulate com
merce forbids determinations between pas
sengers, and forbids the sale of tickets at a
greater or less rate than the established
schedule Violation of law in many respects
is pointed out
The commission recommends that the act
be 50 amended as, first, to define what shall
be considered excursion and Communication
tickets; second, to prohibit all payment of
com0aissons ON the sale of tickets and all sale
OF tickets for Interstate business except by
the regular agents of the carriers third, to
require the carriers to provide for the speedy
and convenient redemption of unused tickets
OF coupons. Previous recommendations in
respect to amendments relating to joint tar
ifs and notices of reduction of rates are re-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-28
BLOODY FIGHT WITH TRAMPS.
An officer Killed and Three of the Tramps
Wounded

An Officer Killed and Three of the Tramps
Wounded.
WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Jan. 2s.-At Hyde
park, Scranton, last night, in a fight between
police officers and four tramp-burglars, Off
Ger Ellis was fatally shot and three of the
tramps wounded. The tramps had taken
refuge in an old water tank, into which three
of the officers attempted to gain entrance,
disguised as tramps. The real object of their
visit, was however, surmised by the tramps,
who immediately opened fire upon the off,
GERS, four bullets entering the abdomen Of
Policeman Ellis, inflicting fatal wounds The
officers returned the fire, wounding two Of
the tramps, but the latter succeeded in barri-
cading the door The officers afterward broke
down the door and again fired on the men,
wounding another of their number Firing
by both parties continued, but the tramps
finally managed to make their escape. Mayor
Ripple and the entire police force, followed
by mob of 900 people, are now in search
of the tramps, who thus far have eluded their
pursuers. locomotive with officers aboard
has gone in each direction on the Delaware,
Lackawanna & Western railroad in the hope
Of cutting off the escape Of the fugitives.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-28
FROM HE GERMAN VIEW.
asismarck's Consul at Samoa Gives II
Version of the Case,

Bismarck's Consul at Samoa Gives His
Version of the Case.
SAN Francisco, Jan. 2S-A letter from
the German consul at Apia, Samoa, ad
dressed to other German consuls, has been re.
ceived hers and printed. He charges that the
disturbances in Samoa are the direct result OF
American Indictment, the persons mostly re
sponsible being one Seaman, a half breed
claiming American protection Klein, the
newspaper man, and J. H. Moors, an Ameri
can trader. Seaman, according to the con
siIrs account melted the natives to attack
German sailors ashore on leave during which
attack number of the sailors and Samoans
were wounded Klein is held responsible
for the native attack on the boats crew OF
German 50 iloiS by which some thirty-five OF
the latter were killed and wounded; Klein,
the consul asserts, encouraged the Samoans
and went so far as to fire the first shot him
self Moors is charged with doing what he
can to keep up the rebellion, because it is
money in his pocket A schooner from Amer.
lea arrived on Dec. %, and part of her load
was 81 900 rounds of ammunition consigned
to Moors. An appeal was made to Consul
Blackjack 20 stop the sale of this ammunition,
but he said he could not Interfere in the mat
ter.
The German consul again wrote to the
American representative offering to purchase
the cartrid yes, at the same time leaving the
ammunition in Mr. Blacklock's charge as
guarantee hat it was not bought for the use
of the followers of Tamsasese The United
States vice consul met this friendly offer by
referring DR.. Knappe TO Moors, who, the
consul says, has done more mischief in Samoa
than any other man i'll the south seas by sell
ing, since the beginning of the Samoan
troubles, arms and ammunition to the natives,
and who has endeavored to make this bust,
ness more protitable-lO0 cartridges for Sill
by melting the rebels against the govern
tpept
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-28
Burial of Congressman Rnrne..

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Jan 27-Such distin-
guished party was never before assembled in
St Joseph as was collected yesterday to pay
a last tribute of respect to Missouri's popular
congressman, James N. Bnrnes, The con-
gressional escort, the governor and state Of
ficials, and every prominent politician in
northwestern Missouri were assembled at Ayr
Lawn, the magnificent country home two
miles south of the city, at , o'clock Before
the Knights Templar who We're in charge of
the funeral services, had begun the ceremonies,
the escort and visitors were permitted to view
the remains. The services at the house were
brief, and the funeral Grafton was by Rev. A.
G. Dinwiddie, of the Methodist church, of
which Mr.. Burnes was member After the
services at the house the procession was
formed and proceeded to Mount Maria GENE
terry, where the remains were Inferred.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-28
COULDN'T AGREE ON TERRITORY.

The Railway Presidents Meeting ut Chi.
cagO Strikes Difficult Job.
CHICAGO, Jan. 2S.-The question Of terri.
tory was considered by the presidents Of the
western roads at their deliberations Saturday
The committee to which was referred this
question rendered unanimous report, but
the Burlington & Northern and the Wabash
at once entered a vigorous protest The
Burlington & Northern thought that the
500 road should be invited to join the asso-
citation, or that some provision should be
made to meet the outside competition that
would allow the roads, members of the new
association, to protect themselves The rec
ommendation that the main line of the Wa
bash, from st. Louis to Toledo, be included
In the new association was unsatisfactory to
Receiver McNulta. After wrangling over
the questions raised all day the meeting final.
ly adjourned, after referring the territorial
question back to the committee
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-28
Ifredeemable Pledges.

ST. LOUIS, Jan 2s.--Parks Pledges, de-
scribed as a happy go-lucky sort of fellow,
living with his brother-in-law near Holly
Springs, Ark, blew his brains out two or
three days ago. He was engaged to marry
two young ladies, and had arranged for the
marriage ceremony to take place in each
case ON the s, me day, but finally realizing the
predicament ne was in and not knowing any
other way to get out Of it, he went into the
woods, spread his overcoat on the ground,
and deliberat sly shot himself.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-28
Michigan Ierislafure.

LANSING, Mich, Jan. 2s-The house held
a brief session Saturday morning and ad-
journed until Monday at p. m. A few bills
of minor Importance were introduced The
concurrent resolution ending the custom of
having beds in the committee rooms for the
use of employees went through with whiz
Nearly 5000 special taxes from insurance
companies doing business in Michigan had
been paid into the treasury at the close OF
business Saturday. 1t will be increased 10y
nearly $1,000 more when all remittaucts are
in. The receipts last year were in excess of
$l3S.OOO
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-28
Indiana Republican,. Arr.sted.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 2s.-Three more men
indicted by the federal grand jury, all Re-
publicans, were arrested and brought here
Saturday. A. b. Taylor, of Madison county,
IS prominent and wealthy grain dealer Of
Pendleton, and has long been one Of the most
influential Republicans Of the county. In
dictments for bribery and swearing in illegal
votes were returned against him. He gave
bond in each case for $500 and was released.
The other two arrested are William Owens
and J. w. Butler, of Hamilton county, who
are charged with illegal voting They could
not give bonds and were seut to jail to await
trial
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-28
Tho Weather We MAY Expect.

WAsHINaToN CRY, Jan. 2S.-The indications
for thirty six hours from p. M. yesterday are
rs follows: For Indiana and Iliinois-Fair and
clearing weather; colder, except in illinois,;
nearly stationary temperature; northwesterly
winds For Lower Internationally fair
weather, except along the lakes, light local
snow; colder; winds becoming westerly. For
Upper Michigan and Wisconsin--Generally
fair weather. preceded in eastern portions by
light local SHOWS; nearly stationary tempers-
ture, except In eastern portions. slightly cold.
er; variable winds. For I0wa-Generally fair
weather; nearly stationary temperature; VI.
rtsble Winds
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-28

LEWISTON, NJ. r., Jan. ga partially
successful attempt was made early Saturday
morning to wreck an east-bound passenger
train just as it was entering the Lewiston
yards. The engine, three baggage aud ex-
press cars, and an emigrant car left the track
but no serious damage was done An inves-
tigation showed that switch-light had been
put out by breaking the glass 'front.' and the
switch thrown over so as to derail the train.
A number of railroad employees have been
discharged during the past month for incapa-
bility, and they are credited by the railroad
Officials with the cnwnrdlv work
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-28
Trying ZaIinski's Pneumatic Gun.

New YORK, Jan. 2S.-The official tests of the
l5-inch pneumatic dynamite gun postponed
from Jan. - took place Saturday at Fort La.
fayette. The naval board, Commander Good
rich and 1ieuts. Fisk and Schroeder, were
present, besides several foreign naval and
military experts. The range was 2, 100 yards.
The shots weighed $50 pounds each and It's
pounds of explosive matter was used with
each. Out IF the nine shots fired, eight re
suited in pretty nearly what the inventor
hoped, the greatest variation being about
sixty Yards
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-28
THE DAILY ARGUS
JOIN W. POTTER.
BURLINGTON Gazette: Just as the bu.

BURLINGTON Gazette: Just as the bus>
mess interests of Burlington seem to be
taking on new vigor, when men of all
classes are beginning to feel the impulses
Of renewed growth and prosperity for the
city. comes vagabond. under pay.
known as informer French, and files inc
formation which leads to the closing Of
three large breweries in this city, em>
ploying many hands aud bringing thous-
ands Of dollars into Burlington trade
from Illinois towns, which have been the
chief customers for these industries.
Every branch of business in the city will
feel this blow. And still there will be no
prohibition. Prohibition laws are the
creation Of breath of air, but prohibi-
ton does not come 80 easily.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-28
Panic at a st. Louis Matinee,

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Jan. ga cry of fire dur.
ing the first act of the opera of "Erminie," at
the Olympic theatre, caused a scene of wild
excitement Saturday afternoon. The great
audience, composed principally of ladies and
children, became panic-stricken, and for a
time it looked as though there must be loss OF
life. Women tainted and others went into
Mysteries, ard it was with great difficulty that
the few men present restored order No
casualties aye reported