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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-01
The Senate RiIl.

The general idea at the capital is that
the vote on the tariff bill in the senate
being on strictly party lines has solidihed
the democratic party in the house. The
men who are so anxious for relief from
the tobacco tax that they have been talk
ing little OF voting for the senate bill in
order to get it, have practically decided
that they cannot follow such course
without injury to themselves and their
party. They hold that if Senator Brown,
OF Georgia, who is, by all odds, the most
advanced protectionist in the party, could
not vote for the senate bill, then no dem.
ocrst can. 1t is very boldly asserted that
should vote be reached on the bill in
the house the party line would not be
broken.
TIE need of a reduction of the revenue
Is so great that il the senate bill was at
all endurable many democratic newspa-
pers would urge the democrats of the
house to lay aside partisan prejudice and
accept 1t, at least as a temporary expedi-
ent; but the inconsistencies of the bill are
so numerous and in many instances the
injustice is so gross that such advice is
out OF the question.
Here, for instance, as the New York
Herald points out, are iron beams and
girders. These things are more largely
used in this country and particularly in
the western states than anywhere else in
the world. They are needed for railroad
and other bridges. for wharves, for public
works OF all kinds and for stores and
large buildings In the Mills bill they
were put at 30 per cent duty-bigh
enough. surely; but the senate says 81
per cent on them. Why is thisS This
business of making beans and girders is |
trust. There are only three or four
manufacturers Of them in the country.
Tive of these are Mr Carnegie and Coop |
er & Hewitt, and it has been understood |
that Mr.. Cooper was very much disgust
ed about the Mills bill because it ventured |
to touch the sacred beams and orders. |
But why, on what grounds, does the SEN |
ate bill put these objects Of common use |
and necessity. made by a trust, up to 81 |
per cent?
Common glass bottles, walls and jars
for picking and preserving used in every |
family in the land, and by poor more than |
rich, bear 40 per cent duty. The senate
bill puts the duty up to from So to $50 per |
cent. Whyi There lie large surplus |
revenue. These things are needed and |
will be imported anyhow, and the revenue |
will be increased. Why not put them up |
to 255 per cent? That might secure the |
home market" and cut off revenue. But
why make every glass fruit jar in the
land dearerf
The business Of manufacturing collars
and cuffs has grown to great success
under 30 per cent duty. The senate
b!!l raises this duty TO 70 per cent WhyrI
And 80 on through many other indus
tries. In nearly all instances the com
mon people are Disseminated against in
favor OF the wealthy manufacturer.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-01
GorHAMs STREET CAR STRIKE.
Not Encouraging for the Strikers-A sho
of ..GunS'' in "a Small Riot

Not Encouraging for the Strikers-A SHOW
of Guns in a Small Riot.
NEW YORK, Feb. There were increased
car facilities in this city yesterday, but still
they were hardly worth mentioning as q
means of going about, but as test of the
status of the strike more importance at
taches. Hundreds of men besieged the Off
GERS of the railway company and many were
employed and as many as possible set to work
All of the lines withdrew their cars from the
streets at p. m.
The most serious disturbance of the day
occurred between 3 and O'Clock A truck
was overturned on the car tracks at Forty.
eighth street and Seventh avenue The po-
lice arrested a man named Nesdale, the leader
of the mob collected there, and were imme-
diately set upon by nearly 100 men who at
tempted to rescue the prisoner. The officers,
after being knocked down and otherwise
roughly handled, drew their pistols and fired
into the air. Several of the men in the crowd
also drew pistols and fired at the officers. The
officers were not hit, but one of the shots
aimed at them struck the prisoner Nesdale in
tbs foot. At this juncture an additional
number Of policemen reached the scene and
the crowd was quickly dispersed, and the
wounded prisoner taken to hospital
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-01
THINKS BLAINE A NECESSITY.
senator-Elect Washburn on Cabinet Pros
pects-Poor Show for New York

Senator-Elect Washburn on Cabinet Pros
pects-PoOr Show for New York
CHICAGO, Feb. 1.-Gen. w. D. Wasburn,
senator-elect from Minnesota, arrived in this
city yesterday morning on his way to New
York. He declares the report of his serious
illness to have been greatly exaggerated His
most serious trouble, he says, was a bad cold
Referring TO politics, Senator Washburn said ::
81 don't see how it is possible for Gen. Har-
rison to construct cabinet without Blaine
In my opinion there is every reason why he
should be called to the chief place, and be-
lieve he will" Continuing, Mr.. Washburn
expressed the opinion that if Senator Allison
went into the cabinet il would be under pres
sure. Referring to the postmaster general
ship he said he would not he surprised if Mr..
Wanamaker was appointed to the place, and
also that he had reason to believe that Cali
fornia would be given the secretary of the
interior.
In the course of his remarks Gen. Wash
burn said: Thirty days ago Gen. Harrison
said to me that he did not see how he could
take a member of his cabinet from New
York, and the matter was giving him the
president-electl considerable trouble"
Senator Washburn left here Yesterday
afternoon for New York
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-01
LORD STANLE'

the fisheries has not been sanctioned by the
United States senate 1t now only remains
for Canada to continue to maintain her rights
as prescribed by the convention of 1918 until
some satisfactory reimbursement is arranged
by treaty between the two nations"
The other matter was that of developing
the trade of the Dominion. The governor
general said on this point: During the re-
cess my government has carefully considered
the subject of ocean steam service, and you
will be asked to provide subsidies for the i'm
provement of the Atlantic mail service and
for the establishment in concert with her
majesty's government of line of fast steam
ers between British Columbia and China and
Japan. Your attention will also be invited
to the best mode of developing our trade and
securing direct communication by steam with
Australia, Asia, the West Indies and South
America
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-01
Iardy Proceedings ARainst Moore.

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. Secretary Abbott
Of the Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance.
company, began yesterday the first direct lit
igation against Joseph A. Moore by making
an affidavit in attachment and garnishment
against the embezzler for ali alleged indebted
ness of sl8,4A. Theodore P. Haughey and
the indianapolis National bank are garnishes
defendants i'll the suit, but the bank official,
say Moore bas no balance there, and that thu
proceeding SO far as they are concerned, il
only formal. The affidavit alleges that Moor,
has conceaied himself To avoid service The
case Is set FOR hearing Feb lS. Moore Ia no
ported to he in Montreal
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-01
The Weather We NAV Expect

WASHINGTON City, Feb. 1.-The Indications
for thirty-six hours from p. m. yesterday are
as follows: For Lower Michisan-Fair and
clearing weather, except along the lakes, con-
tinued light local SHOWS; much colder. ex-
cept in northwestern portion slightly cold
er; westerly winds, diminishing in force For
lows-Fair weather; warmer; variable winds,
generally soUtherly. For Upper Michigan and
Wisconsin-Fair weather preceded along the
lakes by light local SHOWS; warmer, except In
eastern portions nearly stationary tempera-
ture; variable winds. For Indiana and Illinois
Fair weather; warmer. preceded in southeast
portions by colder; variable winds
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-01
Wants Board in Harmony with Him.

NEW YORK, Feb. Mayor Grant has sent
letter to Everett P. Wheeler, F. /. Godkin,
E. Randolph Robinson, and Lee Phillips, com
posing the supervisory board of the New York
civil service board requesting that they re-
sign their Offices the resignation to take Of
feet as soon as they have completed their re-
port. Mayor Grant wants a board that will
be in harmony with the administration of his
Office The supervisory board has not deter
mined whether to accede to Mayor Grants
request, and the mayor has not fully deter
mined what to do if they do not, but he in
tends to have a new board
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-01
THE STATE LEGISLATURES.
A Warm Debate I'm the Hoosier Ssnate-
Proceedings Elsewhere.

A Warm Debate I'm the HOosier Ssnate-
Proceedings Elsewhere.
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. There was a circus
in the senate yesterday when johnson offered
a resolution inquiring whether the doorkeeper
had appointed twenty veterans as assistants
according to law The resolution was voted
down three times with much bitter political
debate between the votes. There were sixty
three new bills introduced in the house. the
only ones of interest being to suppress
bucket-shops and gambling in stocks;
making it unlawful to appoint any
one as deputy sheriff or constable
who has not been resident of the state for
six months preceding such appointment, the
purpose of the bill being to prevent the en-
ployment of Pinkerton's men or other detec-
tives and officers called into the state There
was a long and heated debate on the bill to
provide for supreme court commission and
which makes the members elective by the
house instead of appointive by the judges,
1t being another of the measures by which
the Democrats are divesting Republican Off
cials of their perquisites in appointments. No
action was taken. The publ works board
act-another Of the sane-reached engross-
ment.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-01
Michigan.

LANSING, Mich, Feb. Both houses of
the legislature adjourned last night to Feb II
to enable committees to visit the various state
institutions, In the senate bills were noticed
prohibiting foreign trust and security compa.
MES from establishing agencies in Michigan
regulating charges on parlor and sleeping
cars, and limiting the amount of real estate
that corporations may hold. A memorial
asking legislation against adulteration of food
was presented. A bill for a bounty on wolf
scalps and one to tax railways 3 to per cent.
on their net earnings were introduced in the
house
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-01
THEY'LL NOT BE AMBASSADORS"

The Senate Passes the Diplomatic Bill
Oklahoma still Up I'm the House.
WASHINGTON CRY, Feb. 1.-The creden-
tials Of the new senator from Delaware, Hig-
gins, were filed in the senate yesterday and
the house amendments to the bill to in
crease the pension for loss of both hands were
concurred in, The diplomatic bill was taken
up and after long debate Reagan's amend
ment to the Samoan amendment "to protect
the rights of American citizens and preserve
the independence of Samoa" was withdrawn
and the amendment agreed to. The amend
usnt raising the rank Of the ministers to the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-01

WASHINGTON Cry, Feb. LIN the agri'
cultural appropriation bill just completed by
the house COMMITTEES the experimental sugar
stations are abandoned and the distribution
of seed is transferred from the department to
the experimental stations. This change it Is
expected will meet with serious opposition in
the house, as heretofore members of con-
gress have had the distribution of two-thirds
of the seed 1t is asserted that the city mem.
bers have made practice Of selling their
portion of the seed and that the members
from the country have been obliged to pur-
chase enough to SEND to their friends.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-01
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1889.

NOTWITHSTANDING the spring-like con-
dition of the atmosphere these mid wins
ter days. the local politician is still In his
hole, and very little is yet heard In regard
to the spring election. In month from
now, however, the man who Is In the
hands Of his friends will be as numerous
as rattle tickets.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-01

Friends, citizens. countrymen: Hear
me Tor my cause, and be silent that you
may hear Now, before Jupiter Tonans
and all the gods at once, l do solemnly
amrm that DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup is an
infallible remedy for all lung and bron-
chiai disorders. II there is any man
present who disputes this proposition, let
him now speak. or else hereafter forever
hold his peace"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-01
sabin En- Route TO indianapolis.

CHICAGO, Feb. 1-Senator Sabin, of Min
nesota, arrived here yesterday and left for
indianapolis last night Mr. Sahin said to a
of the United Press that he
had no cabinet aspirations whatever, and
that his visit to Gen Harrison was in the in
terest of another party, whom be would not
name, for cabinet position, He said Since
will soon no longer be a senator, / am no
longer a candidate for Office, cabinet or other
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-01
Colored Men Write to Harrison,

NEWPORT, r. l., Feb.-A number of col
ored citizens of Newport have written Gen
Harrison prophesying an impartial admins
tration by him. and deprecating the efforts OF
certain parties from the south" to induce the
president-elect to ignore the negro and allow
the color line to be drawn. The address is
signed by George T. Downing, Thomas u.
Williams James H. Matthews and others.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-01
Rustic" Harrison Don't Talk for the
Press

CHICAGO, Feb. Russell Harrison and
wife, of Helena, NJ. T., while Ell route to In
dianapolis, stopped over here yesterday. Mr.
Harrison was inaccessible to Representatives
of the press, and his response to all was that
he had nothing to say for publication. While
Mr.. Harrison has said that he would not &C
cept any Office under the new administration,
1t is believed that his wife will be installed
and remain one of the White House family
during Gen. Harrisons term Of office
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-01

ences to two subjects
of interest to the
United States. The
first was that of the
fisheries, and upon
it he says lit is TO
be regretted that the
treaty concluded be-
tween her majesty
and the president of
the United States
for the adjustment
of the questions
which have arisen
with reference to
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-01

VIENNA, Feb. lit is officially decided tina,
the Archduke Charles Louis, brother Of the
emperor, is the heir apparent
The Neue Erie Presse has been coniscated
for publishing report that the crown prince
was shot at Meyerling
PARIS, Feb. lit is stated here that the
Crown Prince Rudolph was shot by the hus-
band Of lady who was residing at the
chateau where the tragedy occurred
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-01

MADISON, Wis, Feb. Bills for appro-
priations for state institr tions to the aggre-
gate of $3.50, 900 were intr oduced in the sen.
ate yesterday; also one fixing prices for sleep
i'm car accommodations. The mouse listed
bills requiring express companies to pay an
annual license tax of 2 per cent. on gross re.
ceipts and prohibiting the easing of convicts,
they to he employed on goods needed in the
state institutions
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-01
which Oath Was the I.,o,

DUBLIN, Feb The Freeman's Journal
publishes the sworn declaration of Thomas
o'Connor that ne gave false testimony before
the Parnell commission when he testified In
behalf of The Times that Mr.. Timothy Har-
rington had given him money for his partici
patton In moonlight raids O'Connor says
that the testimony was utterly false and was
given under pressure
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-01
A School of Railway Regulation.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 1.-The inter.
state commerce commission has issued invita-.
tons to the various state railroad commits,
sions to meet in conference at the rooms of
the interstate commerce commission In this
city on the 5th Of March next At this con.
ference, among other subjects will be con.
sidered railway sta .istics, classification OF
freight, railway legislation, railway con.
struction, and such other topics affecting
state and Interstate commerce as NAV bt
brought forward by members of ths confer.
apna
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-01
Help from Next Congress.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. AT the con-
vention of the American Shipping league yes
terday A. Foster Higgins, representing the
New York chamber Of commerce, said that
he had just been informed by Senator Frye
that the next congress would most certainly
grant the relief asked for, providing the ship
ping men throughout the country united upon
some practical plan.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-01
Germans to Send Reinforcements

BERLIN, Feb. lit is not expected that
German military operations in Samoa will
commence until sufficient reinforcements are
sent to the islands, AT present there are at
Samoa three German waIships, with an avail
able landing force of 800 men. The National
Zeitung announces that a friendly settlement
with America may be expected, based upon
Prince Bismarck's proposal for joint discus
sion
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-01
An Opportunity for Americana,

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. The Persian
minister to the United States has received g
oablegram from Tehe-an informing him tina,
the concessions which the Reuter- company
received from the imperial Persian govern.
ment in 1872 for the construction of railroads
in Persia has lapsed, and an application for 6
renewal of the contract has been rejected
The concessions are now open to American
cnmnanieS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-01
Gen. Harrison Invited to Atlanta,

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. IA party of five
Democrats, headed by ex-Gov -rnor Bullock,
of Georgia, called upon Gen. Harrison yester-
day They remained long enough only to in.
vite Gen, Harrison to attend the twenty fifth
anniversary of the destruction of the city of
Atlanta Gen. Harrison was in the battle of
Atlanta, and the people are very anxious that
he should see the improvements that have
taken place since the capital 'yas attacked by
the Union forces
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-01
Deposit Up for Another wrestle... -

WORCESTER, Mass, Feb. 1.-The challenge
from Ross TO Tom Connors or Jack Carkeek
for catch-as-catch can wrestling match for
$500 or $500 a side, has been accepted by Car
keek, who has covered Ross deposit of SlOO
This match will probably take place In Mil
MRukee.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-01
A Woman of rs Sentenced to Hang.

OLATHE, Kan, Feb. Mrs Lucy Fergu-
son, aged rs years. was yesterday convicted
of murder in the first degree. A motion for
q new trial was overruled, and the death
penalty pronounced upon her. The result Of
the trial has caused great sensation
Subscribe for the Daily Argus.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-01
A Sensational Report.

SAN Francisco, Cal. Feb. lit was stated
here yesterday that the Union Iron works
have received orders from Secretary Whitney
to have the new cruiser Charleston ready for
sea within twenty days, if possible, no matter
what the extra cost may be.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-01
Another Indiana Arrest.

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 1-Oliver w. Voor-
his, wealthy farmer, and trustee Of Law
renee township, this county, was arrested
yesterday on u grand jury indictment for
swearing in an illegal vots at the late cleo
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-01
The British Extradition Treaty.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 1.-The senate
spent four hours more discussing the British
extradition treaty yesterday, and SO modified
and amended it that there is strong probable
ity that it will be agreed to. In fact the
features to which SO many objections have
bsen raised nv the Irish were entirely elimi.
naresI As amended, II applies only to those
guilty of rape, robbery, or embezzlement 1t
would be q good thing for the United States
to have it agreed to in its present form, but it
Is thought it will hardly prove acceptable to
England, the senator's having eliminated
everything that could possibly be objectiona-
BILE to the Irish. A resolution declaring that
two-thirds Of the senator's present favored the
ratification of the treaty as amended was Of
fered but such resolution has to go on the
calendar, or it is probable that it would have
passed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-01
CANADIAN PARLIAMENT OPENED.

References by the Governor General to
Matters of Interest to Uncle Sam.
OTTAWA, Ont, Feb 1.-The Dominion par
lament was opened at 8 o'clock yesterday
afternoon with the usual ceremonies. The
governor generals speech contained refer
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-01
THE MARKETS.
Chicago.


CHICAGO Jan. 81.
/ Produce: Butter-Fancy Elgin creamery,
25d.ai per h.; fancy dairy, l3Gl7c; packing
stock, l5Ql6c. Eggs-Strictly fresh laid, l5I
l5lpc; ice-house stock not wanted. Dressed
poultry-Chickens, 5GlSlYc per pound; turkeys
loGllci ducks, lo9lle. geese. S6.5o97.oo per
doZ. potatoes-Choice Burbanks. 3l9133c per
bu; Beauty of Hebron, 3l6l3c Early Rose, &c.:
sweet potatoes, Sl.z5g2.0o per Dbl. Apples
Choice greetings, Sl551l.So per Dbl. Gran
berries-S OoG6.5o per bbl.
Following were the quotation on the
board of trade to-day: Wheat-No. January.
opened and closed s4lsc; May. opened 9slsc
closed o7ssc; July, opened so. closed s9o
Corn-No. January, opened 8lSc, closed
35ssc; February, opened 35Ssc closed S59sc;
May opened and closed 3G5sc. Oats-No. Z
February. opened 2jlac. closed 25asc; May,
opened 27lac, closed 1850. Pork-January,
opened and closed Sll.5O February, opened
SLID, closed Sll.50: May, opened Sl2lO closed
Sll.S.te. Lard-.ianuary, opened and closed
S6.s71S.
The Union stock yards reports the following
prices: Hogs-Market opened only moder-
ately active: light grades, S4soG5.15; rough
packing SL10g4.1j: mixed lots, S4.s0t50O;
heavy packing and shipping lots. S4.sog4&
Cattle--Weak and lower; beeves, poor to fair,
S3OoI3.75: good to choice, S4Ool4.5O; cows,
Sl50lIs.OO: stockers and feeders. S2.20G30
Sheep-Weak; jGpIoc lower; muttons, $500
0UD COrn-ted westerns, ~. iWlr4 o. lambs, $oUU
@63O nm
New York.
New YORK, Jan. "a.
Wheat-Irregular; No. l red state, $l.07;
No. 2 do, 35ssc; No. . red winter January,
SSlac; do February, s41sc; do March. 961fc; do
May. 9S5sc. Corn-Dull; No. mixed cash.
44s4c; do January, $3.50; do February, 40; do
March, i434c. Oats-Steady; Ne. l white
state, sec; No . do. 3ls4c: No. mixed jan
uary, 3lSsc; do February, 3ls4c; do March,
&c. Rye-Dull. Barey-Dull. Pork-Dull:
new mess, Sl3.2S9l8.50. Lard-Dull: Janu-
airy and February, S1.3j; March, $i.SS.
Live stock: Caffeine trading; dressed
beef, steady; native sides, 51Sl11sc per 100 lbs
To-day's Liverpool cable quotes American re-
frigerator beef dull and lower at sLSc per 10.
Sheep and lambs-Dull and easier; sheep, $40
5S5 per 100 lbs lambs, S6,a7.75. Hogs-Nomin-
ally steady; ordinary to good, $5.3o0570 per
lO0 lbs.
ROCK IeLAND
Hay-Upland prairie. S7@s.
HAy-Timotny-new $r8SU0
Hay-Wld, Ss:000$S %.
Corn -2a02s
Potatoes-260S5c.
Turnips-lbc.
Oost-ssoft lie hard % 90
Cord Wood-Oak, $A.25: Hickory, %.
. fsw-S 800: baled g 90.
Last year 500 vessels. nearly all of
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-01

over thousand women and girls are
employed in making barbed wire In the
Pittsburg iron mills.