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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-30
Dead Sure Of These.
Direct information" as to the
New Cabinet.
FOUR NAMES DOWN ON THE LIST.

| Blaine, Allison, Alger. and Wsnamaker
Go I'm without DOubt-It Seems To BE
"in the Air." and the News Comes from
Three Points-A Very "Unsartin 4" Dis
trict-Posey to FIJI Out Hovey's Term
Legislative Summaries.
WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. SO-It was
learned last night from gentleman whose
| Information is direct that four places in Gen.
Harrisons cabinet have been definitely set
tied, and while not all OF them have been
| formally accepted there is no doubt that
they will he In the first place, Blaine wrote
| to Gen Harrison more than ten days ago ac-
cepting the secretaryship of state. Senator
Allison will I've the next secretary OF the
| treasury This has unquestionaby been de.
sided on, and although Allisonhs letter ac-
cepting the honor has not been written it
will be- within the week Gen. Alger will be
q member of the cabinet, taking the position
Of secretary of war, and, as announced some
time ago, Wnnamaker will he postmaster
general
Senator Allison returned last evening from
his visit to Con Harrison ut indianapolis AS
to the result Of his conference with the prosi-
dent elect the senator declined tn say any.
thing for publication
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. so The impression
prevails here among number Of Gen Har.
rison's friends that he has about completed
his cabinet, and the names Of Blaine. Allison.
and Alger are regarded as certainties
OMAHA, Neb., Jan 30-A special To The
Herald from Washington says: 1t is posi-
lively announced that Senator Allison has
been rendered the treasury portfolio and has
accepted it. James c. Blaine has written a
letter to President-elect Harrison, in which
he accepts the state portfolio.
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 30-Gen Harrison
worked upon his inaugural address Yesterday
and the few persons who called were not per
mitted to interfere with his labors for any
great length OF time He had tue appearance
of being very busy aud did not insist on any
one remaining longer than politeness re-
quired
CHARLES CITY, Ia, Jan SOB. F.Wright.
who is credited with first publicly advocating
William B. Allison for the presidency, says
he deeply regrets Allison's retirement from
the senate. This view is held by most Repub-
licans in this part of the state Congressman
Henderson would probably be appointed to
succeed Allison were it not that Governor
Larrabee will probably be candidate for
the place
NEW YORK, Jan. 30.-The stalwarts of
Oneida county, Mr.. Conkling's home, are
bitterly indignant over the prospect that Mr.
Blaine will be i'll Gen. Harrison's cabinet
They feel that they have been deceived, be-
cause a gentleman close to Gen Harrison
wrote letter to Theodore Pomeroy last fall
before the election assuring him in effect that
Mr.. Blaine would have no part i'll the admin
lStration
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-30
Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 3O.-The senate ad-
journed at noon yesterday and little business
was done. The following bills were read
third time and passed in the house: Making
it unlawful for firms, corporations, compan-
les and others TO blacklist men discharged
from their service and fixing penalties: pro-
vidtng that INDECENT Union soldiers and sail
ors shall be buried by the township i'll which
they reside at an expense not to exceed $50
The bill to establish supreme court commits
sion, consisting Of five judges to be elected by
the legislature was reported favorably, but a
minority report was also submitted declaring
the measure unconstitutional The election
law has been agreed upon in committee
Features of 1t are the secrecy of the ballot,
the printing Of the tickets by the state, the
presence of none but the party challengers
when the ballot is cast, and the requirement
that all employees shall be excused at least
four hours for the purpose of voting
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-30

cation and Christianity if we could not agree
upon some mode of government for those ISL
ands. Whatever the newspapers may say,
there is nothing in the situation that would
Justify on the part of either nation breach Of
the peace until every effort is exhausted to
bring about quiet and peaceful settlement of
the controversy. First, we want to as
sert and maintain our right to a
station at Pago-Pago and nobody will call
that right in question. Next we ought to do
what we promised to do, employ our good
offices to settle the difficulties of this people
Therefore, am willing to vote any sum of
money to enable the president to conduct ne
gotiations to make surveys of the harbors and
TO get better Information In relation to those
islands. am willing to vote the sum named
IN the amendment (S5UD0OO and place it at the
discretion of Mr.. Cleveland or Mr.. Harrison;
and l have no doubt that the power thus
given to send agents there and To send ships
there will bring about prompt solution of
this small controversy
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-30

MADISON, Wis, Jan. 30-Both branches
Of the Legislature were flooded yesterday with
petitions from all portions of the state re-
garding the alleged dens Of infamy. Bills
were introduced in the senate: To re-establish
the law holding railroad companies response
BILE for damage sustained through the care
lessness Of employees; prohibiting the use of
dogs in hunting game birds; making the ofti-
GERS of and directors Of private corporations
PERSONAL liable for debts contracted by such
corporations during their term of office A
communication from the governor was pre-
sented calling attention to the propriety of
s,nding a representative to the centennial of
Washington's inauguration
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-30

ton was held The senator made a short
speech, thanking the members for the
honor done him, and referring to many gov
ernrnental questions In regard to Canada
he said:
II simply desire to intimate that my feeling
is that the people Of the United States should
so control affairs as that eventually-not
with war; not with violence-a policy will be
adopted that will result in the end in planting
the American fiag upon Canadian soil on our
north
After the conclusion of the senator's ad-
dress the members of both houses crowded
around the speakers stand to shake him by
the hand and exchange greetings.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-30
EXCITEMENT IN INDIANAPOLIS.
County Clerk Suliiyan Fails for &35, 900
His ELECTION Exnenses

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 30.-Considerable ex-
element was caused late yesterday afternoon
by the announcement of the failure of John
E. Sullivan, county clerk, and packer and
shipper of poultry. Philip NJ Gapen is made
trustee of Sullivans property, and W. K.
Sproule, deputy clerk, is given a deed of
trust to run the clerks office as trustee, and
to collect fees to'be applied TO the expenses of
the office and to litigants and other persons
having money on deposit there. Whether
or not there is a shortage in the clerks office
is not now known. Sullivan was elected
clerk on the Democratic ticket about two
years ago, and says the expenses of the cam
paign We're $4,000. Gapen and DR. Loftin,
the county treasurer, are the principle credit
ors. Sullivan said last night that his liabil-
ties were about S9s 900 and assets about
double that sum.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-30

PLuMMERsvILLE, Ark, Jan. SO-John NJ.
Clayton, brother of Powell Clayton and one
of the most prominent Republican leaders in
the southwest, was assassinated last night at
his boarding house here. Clayton was about
to retire when he was shot and killed He
ran against c. H. Breckenridge for congress
in the last election and contested the seat.
There Is great excitement over the murder
Clayton lived at Pine Bluff. 1t is supposed
the murder grew out of politics
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-30
A Prospect for Untaxed Tobacco.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 3O.-A deleca-
ton of tobacco manufacturers from Winston.
n. c., headed by W. A Whitaker, president
of the Lucille Tobacco works, arrived here
yesterday morning TO urge upon congress the
passage of the Cowles bill Whitaker saw
Randall on the subject, and Randall told him
that be was in favor of it and that Whitaker
could do effective work by presenting his
views to members who We're open to convic-
ton Cowles yesterday morning said pre-
liminary poll of the Democratic side showed
from sixty to seventy-fi members in favor
of his hill
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-30

nificent ediflce WIS brilliantly illuminated
with electric lights and gas jets. The struct-
ure is of massive Romanesque style and cost
S625,o0 1t is as nearly freproof as it is
possible to make any building, and is regard
ed by experts as a singularly fine piece Of
architecture. The exchange hall is on the
second floor and extends the entire length of
the building, l35x66 feet, exclusive of lobby,
which is Sexes fee. The ceiling is 80 feet
high. There are four magnificent chande-
iers, costing 81 800 each, with Csc gas jets
and the same number of electric lights in the
hall. The gas fixtures cost $4,000, and the
electric light plant 1000. The value of the
whole property is about 81. 0OO, 600
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-30
A Michigan Case i'm Court.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. S0-The inter.
state commerce commission gave hearing
yesterday afternoon in the case of Stone g.
Carten against the Detroit, Grand Haven &
Milwaukee railway, involving the question of
discrimination against Ionia, Mich, and in
favor OF Grand Rapids, Mich, by the free de-
livery OF freight to consignees' doors in Grand
Rapids and refusing like delivery in Ionia
arguments and briefs were submitted by
Thomas r, McGrary and Ashley Pond for
compliments, and by E W. Meddaugh and
Otto kirchnan for defendants
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-30
WILL SEE HIM NO MORE.
The Indianapolis OefauIter HES Him
Away-To Canada Probably.

Away-To Canada Probably.
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 3O-Mr. Barrett, at
torney for Joseph A. Moore, the $500, 900 en-
bezzler admitted last night that his client had
fed to place of safety. but he would not
give the exact time Of his departure 1t is
believed that he left some time Monday and
that he has had ample time to reach the
Canadian line. The Investigation of Moore's
books proceeds, but the amount of the short
age has not yet been increased above the
original figure
HARTFORD, Conn, Jan. 30.-Counsel for
the Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance COM
pany states that all facts pertaining to Moore's
defalcation We're placed in the hands OF the
prosecuting authorities at Indianapolis a
week ago, and the responsibility for action
rests with them. The company has offered
to give all the information it possesses to aid
In prosecution.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-30
Michigan.

LANSING, Mich, Jan. S0.-A bill was pre-
sented in the house yesterday to increase the
tax paid by express companies from per
cent. to per cent OF their gross earnings.
The bill to compel sleeping car companies to
raise the upper berth unless occupied was de-
feated promptly. Conner, with grim sar-
casm, advised that the scope of the bill be
extended so as to prescribe the quality Of
blankets to be furnished by the company, the
fee to he paid the porter, and to compel the
company to furnish its patrons with CASTLE
soap. State Senator L. g. Palmer was rec
commended by the senate for United States
district attorney-for the western district Of
Michigan. A local opion bill was introduced
in the house
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-30
Comptroller Trenholm Resigns.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan S0.-Comp-
troller of the Currency Trenholm rendered
his resignation to the president yesterday and
left Washington last night for New York civ.
where he will at once enter upon his duties as
the newly-elected president of the American
Surety company of that city. Mr. Jesse D.
Abrahains, who for two years past has as
sisted the comptroller as deputy comptroller.
VIII at once become acting comptroller, and
will undoubtedly continue to fiji the position
until the close of the present administration.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-30
The Alleged Texas Buudoring.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 30-The special
subcommittee of which Senator Evarts is
chairman, which has been for SO long a time
investigating the Washington county, Texas,
election outrages, made a full report to the
full committee at meeting held yesterday
morning The committee finds the charges
of intimidation sustained while tho minority
will probably make report In contradiction
of this verdict.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-30
Run in on Gene raj PRINCIPLES,

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Jan. 30-The authori-
ties OF Scranton and Wilkesbarre have ar
rested and lodged in jail some fifty tralnps
charged with the murder of Policeman Ellis
in Hyde Park, on Sunday night Every sus-
picious character i'll all the towns within q
radius of $50 miles has been arrested on
sight. Thus far the right parties have not
been secured
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-30
Gotham On a Tramp.
A Sort o; Go.as-You.Please
Gait in Vogue.
rHE STREET CAR LINES ALL TIED UP

And Much Turbulence Follows Attempts
to Run with New Men-A Number of
Emeute> Between Strikers and PO-
lice-The Usual RiotOus Demonstrations
Mayor Grant B.tween Two Fresno
Cars Run al Night.
New YORK, Jan 30 -Pedestrianism was
in vogue in this city yesterday Early in the
morning about nine tenths OF the street rail-
way employees Strurk YORK and ''tied-,Ip" the
lines The rt.-l. va 'tn, IT,. '",,,',,.,h raS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-30
The weather. We NAV Expect.

wAsuIsoToS CITY, Jan. 3O.-The indications
for thirty six hours from p m. yesterday are
as follows: For Iowa-Flair. colder weather
preceded In eastern Iowa by rising tempera-
lures; winds becoming generally northwest
erly. For Michigan and Wisconsin-Lighi
local SHOWS; slightly warmer weather, except
in northwestern Wisconsin, slightly colder
variable winds. For Illinois and Indiana
Fair, warmer weather; winds generally south
srly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-30
It's the ,,tyle In the Windy CITY

CHICAGO, Jan. 3o.-Ieorge B. Titman
proprietor of printing establishment in this
city, yesterday began libel suit against The
Chicago Herald claiming damages to the
amount of $50 90. The suit is based on an
article in Mondays Herald, which charged
1itman with having twice set fire to his
establishment in order to get the insurance
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-30
Caught the Misoreant Tonic.

LANSING, Mich, Jan. 30--August Tonic.
who attempted the triple murder at Delphi
Saturday night, was captured yesterday in a
barn eight miles from the scene of the tragedy.
He confessed the crime and said he did it be-
cause the Stockal family had been talking
about him. He was taken to the county Jail
at Mason
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-30
That Fiftn California District.

SAN Francisco, Jan. S0.-The recount of
the vote for congressman in the Fifth dis
trict has been completed in q out of 50 pre-
cincts, and thus far Phelps Rep, who was
defeated on the official figures by 81 votes, has
gained IS and needs IA more to elect him in
place of Clunie DEM. Clunie will probably
demand recount in the country districts
also, and this may reverse the situation
aoaiu
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-30
The First Indiana District Election.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Jan. 3O-Returns up to
to late hour hast night indicate the election
of Frank B. Posey (Rep.) TO fill the unexpired
term Of Governor Alvin z. Hovey in con-
gress made vacant by the election of Gen.
Hovey to the gubernatorial chair OF Indiana.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-30

ION fortunes cap we're not the very
button" but we think ourselves uncom>
monty lucky since we foln sovereign
remedy for pain. 1t lie Salvation OIL
% cents bottle,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-30
Vanderbilt to Go a-Yaobtinr

BALTIMORE, Jan. 30--The steam yacht
Alva, owned by William X Vanderbilt, ar
rived at this port yesterday from Whining
ton, Del. 1t is the purpose Of Mr.. Wander
bilt and his family to come to Baltimore on
Friday next and sail in his yacht for Europe
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-30
sENAToR-ELEcT wAsHeuRN I'LL.
Physicians Pronounce His Case Seriou
and of Dou btful Issue.

and of DOu btful Issue.
MINNEAPoLIs, MINI, Jan. Ex-senator
elect W. D. Washburn, the millionaire miller,
is reported critically ILL., Immediately after
the caucus that noInina led him he had TO take
to his bed, and yesterday it became known
through intimate friend of the family that
at consultation of physicians yesterday
morning his condition vas pronounced dan
gerous and his recover extremely doubtful
The reception which was to have been ten
dered him at the West hotel has been indef-
nitelY pOStpCned
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-30
NEW BULL AND BEAR PEN.

Cincinnati Opens Her Chamber OF Com
merce with Concert.
CINCINNATI, Jan 80 The new chamber of
commerce building was opened last night for
invited guests tn a promenade concert,
The attendance was very large and the mag
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-30

Over thousand women and girls are
employed in making barbed wire In the
Pittsburg iron mills.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-30
Senator Cullom at springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, Jan. SO.-Thhe state
senate and house met Senator Cullom in the
house chamber yesterday and quite recep-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-30
The MARKETS.
Chicago.

CHICAGO, Jan. ~.
Following were the quotation on the
board of trade to-day: Wheat-No. Febru-
airy, opened -, closed 9Ias-1sc; May, opened
sSS4c closed T.s-Ac; July, opened ess4c
closed ssIsc. Corn No. > February, opened
and closed 345sc; March. opened $3.50, closed
3Sss-lsc. May, opened $500, closed S6ss-s4
Oats-No. February, opened -. closed 25c;
May, opened 27sse. closed 2.ss-Isc. Pork
February. opened Sll.JO. closed SLICES;
March, opened -, closed Sll.6sI4: May,
opened Sll9.Il closed sll.s7lS Lard-Feb-
ruary, opened S6s'Is closed S6.s5.
The Union stock yards reports the following
prices: Hogs Market opened moderately
active; light grades steady, other lots SC
lower; light grades, 81 .e5Gl505; rough pack.
ing, s4esGi.75: mixed lots. s4.75g4.90; heavy
packing and shipping lots, S4.75Q4.90. Cattle
Stronger, shade higher; beeves. poor to
prime. s3.814.6o; bulk, S3.75Gi25; cows, 81. 40
G3.lO' stockers and feeders, S2.251340 Sheep
Stronger: muttons, S3.7595J0O: western corn
fed, Si.5oG4.s5; lambs, S5096O
Produce: Butter-Fancy Elgin creamery,
sou per H.: fancy dairy, l3Il7c; packing
stock. l59l6c. Eggs-Strictly fresh laid, l5G
l5lsc; ice-house stock not wanted. Dressed
poultry Chickens, '9sl4c per pound turkeys,
lOGllc; ducks, l0dllc- geese s5.j9d7 90 per
doz. Potatoes-Choice Burbank SlQiS3c per
bu.; Beauty of Hebron, 3l9S3c; Early Rose, 3Oc.;
sweet POTATOES, $l751200 per Dbl. Apples
Choice greetings, Sl.55GlS5 per Dbl. Cram
berries OG6.jo per Dbl.
New York.
New YORK. Jan. y.
Wheat Easier; No. red state, sl.O7: No.
do. a53zc: No. red winter February, 9<I<c:
do March, sS34c; do May, 9Sl4c; do June, 9s3zc.
Corn-Dull; No. mixed cash 45c: do Jan.
uary. 43lac; do February, &c; do March, $50:
do April, 45c. Oats-Steady; No. | white state.
Sc; No. do. sl14c; No. Q mixed January,
do L'..t,v
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-30

Last year s02 vessels. nearly all of
steel, were built on the Clyde.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-30
Cleveland,s Nominations To Be .Hunr1rn

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. S0-A caucus
of Democratic senators was held yesterday
morning i'll the Democratic conference-room.
About fifteen senators We're present 1t was
more conference than a caucus, and was
called to discuss the attitude of Republican
senators in executive session in neglecting to
take action on nominations. The opinion
was general and positive that the Republicans
intend to hang up" all nominations to offices
that have life or long term, so that they
may 60 over to Harrison's administration
The Democratic senators determined on no
course of action, as they are powerleSs in the
matter
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-30
IT WILL BE AMBASSADOR
Unless the House Objects - The Sundry
Civil Bill and Other Measures.

Unless the House Objects - The Sundry
Civil Bill and Other Measures.
WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. S0.-A bill was
introduced in the senate yesterday to increase
the pension for the loss of one hand or foot
the same bill has been reported favorably to
the house. An amendment to the sundry
civil bill was favorably reported appropriate
ing $4,000 for an equestrian statue of Gen
Sheridan. The amendment to the diplomatic
bill substituting the word Ambassador for
envoy extraordinary" etc, was agreed to.
1t doesn't involve an increase of salary
When the amendments relating to Samoa
we're reached the senate went into secret ses-
sion to consider the question whether these
amendments should be discussed in executive
session, and it was decided in the negative by
a close but non-partisan vote, and the doors
being reopened Sherman made a statement of
the situation, past and present, in Samoa and
at lis conclusion the senate adjourned Sher-
man secuted the idea that there was any
danger of war.
Among the favorable reports presented to
the house yesterday was one on the bill to re-
quire railways to carry the mail on the gov
ernments terms; it provides fine of 81 900
per day for each day the road refuses to do
so. A petition of 1900 citizens of Utah
against statehood was presented The sundry
civil bill was resumed and a number of
amendments of no general interest adopted
The paragraph relating TO the publication of
the war records was amended to require a
thorough revision 10y competent officials and
an amendment authorizing the secret service
force TO look after green goods" men was
also adopted The bill was then passed. and
at 4 40 the house adjourned
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-30
New York.

A thirteen vesr.old lad In British Co.
iumbia has distinguished himself by kills
ing large panther,
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1889-06-04
Force Of Habit.

Sergeant Wordhull while engaged
in the physical examination of a man
presented for enlistment at Fl. Leav-
enworth recently, found the vaccine.
ton mark on the lower part of the
limb where all enlisted men in the
army are now vaccinated. Believing
the man had served in the army and
to test him he suddenly gave the com
mand, Attention J" when the man
equally as suddenly obeyed. He was
at once questioned about his former
army service. He finally admitted
that he had served in company F,
Twentieth infantry, but having de.
serted and been apprehended in 1885,
at Columbus barracks obtained a dis
honorable discharge through the inter
cession of friends. He gave bis name
as Lswton, but the index of special
orders from the war department fol
1882 contains no such name. He evi
IDENTIFY tried'to repeat.