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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-13
ABBREVIATED TELEGRAMS

James Oliver a veteran Of 1912, died q,
Industry, Me-, Tuesday, aged 81 years.
The recent riots in Rome have caused tn,
exodus of a large number Of English ant
American residents and sojourners.
Gov. Alger has about concluded the pur
chase Of the Palmer mines five n6ies north Of
Negaunee, Mich, the price being 100000.
Commander-in-C Chief Warner, of the G. A
R., was banquetted at Boston Tuesday
evening by the Massachusetts, aides Of his
staff. The affair was informal
The Brown murder trial at Mason City
Iowa, ended Tuesday morning in a verdict Of
not guilty. The prisoner, Mrs Brown, heard
the verdict unmoved.
Editor O'Brien was taken to Killarney
Tuesday to answer another charge of VIC
lating the crimes act. The case was con
tinued until Monday to give him an oppor
tuntty to engage counsel.
1t is learned that the pope has declined to
encourage the aspirations of the Poles to
nationalis,n This action will greatly facili-
tate negotiations between the Vatican and
Russia, whether it was 50 designed or not
1t is reported at New York that Chicago
has been selected as the seat of a great Bap-
fist college, for the support of which an en-
endowment fund OF so 600, 900 is to be raised
OF which John d. Rockefeller, the Standard
oil man, will contribute the greater portion.
A colored woman Of Chicago declares that
the little girl recently restored to Mr. and
Mrs. Redmond, whose child, Annie, was
stolen last Nav; u not Annie at all, and was
in the Gurley woman's possession long before
Annie was stolen.
The department of state has received notice
of the death of Thomas A Robertson, con-
sular agent of the United States at Fuerth,
Germany, on the 18th inst Mr. Robertson
was citizen of Missouri. He died of con.
sumption, after an illness of several months.
The inventory of the estate of Miss Cath
crime Pierson, an eccentric character, who re-
Gently died at Richmond, Mas, aged about
80 years foots up S45o, 00U, much to the de-
light OF the relatives, who knew that the old
lady was pretty well off, but did not expec,
such wind fall
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-13
Complication. Over Henry wilson. y

Complications Over Henry Wilson's VIII.
Boston, Feb. 1S.-The will of Henry VIII
son, once vice-president of the United States
formed the basis of an application which was
made to Judge Devins yesterday William
L. Coolidge, executor, brought bill in equity
for instructions in regard to the properties
that Henry Wilson had left, Certain of the
properties were given to Mr.. Coolidge before
Wilson's death, and before a will was made.
Other property was disposed of by will and
by letter, but as the results of those three
acts, all Of 1t went into Coolidge's hands In
trust. The court will determine the exact
nature of the trust and for whose benefit it
shall be administered. One claim is that the
interest of the heirs-at-law was purchased
purchase which Is said to be void.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-13
Good Prices for Trotters.

LEXINGTON, KY, Feb 13-There were
eighty-eight horses sold at the sale of trot-
ing stock of Brasfield & Co., and the aggre-
gate sum realized was So, 800, or an average
of s647 Those bringing over $1,000 were
Lady Prospect, years old, to H. s. Henry,
Philadelphia, 5000; Hattie McGregor, 2
years, to j. r. Means, Scranton, Pa, 81 ,O25
Cazonet, 2 years, to I. c. Jeffeeson, this city,
g, It's; Torrent, years, ]. E. Madden, this
city, 81 ,450; Lille, years, r. D. Tnton, Car
Isle, KY, 81, $50. Hamletta, Is years, to T. c.
Jefferson, this city, 81, 7s6; Bismarck Pilot, 2
years, to E. Ewalt, Paris, KY, q, $50.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-13
unionist Meeting in Glasgow,

LONDON, Feb. l3.-An important confer
ence of Liberal and Radical Unionists wa.
held at Glasgow yesterday, the attendance
which was large, comprising many leaders OF
both factions Among the other matter.
upon which the conference took action it wa:
resolved that the maintenance of the legis
lative and executive union between Grea,
Britain and Ireland was a paramount consid
Grafton 1t was the sense of the meeting
however, that local government should be ex
tended to ireland and Scotland in such a form
as to meet their respective requirements
Austin Chamberlain, son Of Joseph Chamber
lain, was present and took an active part in
the proceedings
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-13
A CONFEDERATE BROADER.
His Kumored Pro ,pect of a Cabinet Plas
Raises q Kick"

His Rumored Prospect of Cabinet Place
Raises q Kick"
DETROIT, Mich, Feb. ia confederate
general will be in Harrisons cabinet" was the
sensational staten emit made yesterday 10y
one Of the leading republicans in the
state, and it stirred up considerable feel.
ing, especially among the Grand Army
men, who immedis tely objectep on general
principles. The inside history Of the Alger
business has just come to light, and it appears
that Gen. Alger WI ote to Gen. Harrison some
time ago that Senator Sherman was circula-
ting false stories al out him, and the visit
of Senator McMillin was simply to allow
Harrison to explain why he could not
give Ager pace in the cabinet II
IL said that he told Mcmillan that q
confederate officers must be- given a place in
order to break up the solid south. The men,
ton Of such a thing has aroused union vet
Grams, and II the scheme is carried out there
win he vigorous kick" made by the society
No names are given, but it Is said to be de-
cided on
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-13
A Costly Ticket for the RAILWAY

SALEM, Mass, Feb. 1S.-In the supreme
civil court yesterday John II. Hurlburt was
awarded $500 damages against the Boston &
Maine Railroad. In August, 1887. he pur-
chased ticket from Boston to Portland, pay.
ing what the agent told him would allow him
to stop over at Newburyport and Ports.
mouth The conductor refused to accept the
ticket as stop over and demanded an addi-
uonal dollar Hurlburt refused to pay and
was arrested. He brought suit with the
above result
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-13
Col. Allen 5 Scoop. :.
He Captures an important Pc.
litical Fact
RIGHT FROM MIR. BLAINE'sFb lips

Tho Maine Man Tells Him He Accepted
the Premiership a Few Days After the
Eiection--Move for q White Republican
Party in South Carolina-Meetlngs OF
Lincoln Clubs In Memory of the War
President-PoIiticai Points.
BALTIMORE, Md, Feb l3-The American
has an interview with Col. Julian Allen, OF
James q. Blaine's feelings towards the south.
Col Allen was here yesterday in the interest
Of a southern exposition, which will be held
next fall i'll some northern city. He is one of
committee appointed at a convention held
at Montgomery, Ala, Dec. 81, to select a city
in which the exposition is to be held. Col
Allen says he called upon Mr.. Blaine in Wash
ington City the other day. He explained to
Mr Blaine the exposition project, and Mr..
Blaine immediately expressed in the most
cordial way his interest in it and his willing
ness TO do anything in his power to help it
He expressed his deep interest in the
development of the south and his
earnest hope of the settlement OF
the race problem in a way that will inurs to
the best interest Of the whole people. The
south he said would have to work out the
solution of the race problem for itself. In
the selection of federal officials for the
Southern States, Mr.. Blaine led Col Allen to
think he favored the appointment of con-
sentative Republicans-men who had laid
aside the hatreds and bitterness of war times,
and who were aiming at the development of
the country and the happiness and welfare OF
the people.
Mr. Blaine also spoke With freedom about
his acceptanca of the noSitiop of Sacrata rv of
state in Gen. Harrison's cabinet, and said that
President Harrison rendered him the position
few days after the election, and did it in
such cordial way that he at once accepted
it in the same spirit.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-13
Kneffier for Pension Commission.r

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. ia decided boom
for Gen. Fred Kneifler for United States pen.
sion commissioner has been started among
the Grand Army posts of this and other
states, and action by all the local posts will
likely be taken at once. Kneffler was q
leader In the Kos nth uprising, and after
ward fed to this country. He was in the
army and was made colonel for bravery
He served as pension agent for Indiana for
four wears
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-13
Micigan,

LANSING, Mich, Feb. ia bill was intro
duced in the senate Yesterday providing for
s1s t'e.is ~ o. INNING and manufacturing
corporations whose charters have expired. In
the house bill was introduced prohibiting
the sale of beef i'll any city Of 10000 people
when the cattle have not been inspected on
the hoof in such city. This is blow at the
Chicago beef industry.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-13
The ConeressIonaI summarv.

WAsHINaToN CRY, Feb l3.-The senate
had five-minutes executive session yester.
day after the morning business was concluded,
and then resumed consideration of the naval
appropriation bill. The pending amendment
was to strike out Of the paragraph appropri-
ating for an armored cruiser all reference to
Congressman Thomas Of Illinois as the de-
signer, and 1t was adopted, the proposed do
Sign being identified In such manner q 10
avoid the mention Of Thomas name. The
bill was then peSed, and after . debate e to
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-13
Sale of Valuable Paintines.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1S'-The seventy six
paintings comprising the private collection Of
James h. Stebbins were sold at auction last
night, realizing s15o, $685. Meissonier's @Lost
Came brought S28, 800. It Is 1S}<x1O16
inches In size and rs one Of the painters mas
terpisces. The buyers name could not be
learned. n. B. Mason, Of Boston, paid SlS,-
TOO for Geroms's II ,Eminsnce 0rise;n w. W.
Astor obtained another Gerome for e10.000.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-13
Here's n State oe Th;o~.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb, l3-Represent-
alive Hatch who drew the bill that has just
become law, raising the department Of
agriculture to the dignity Of an executive
department, expresses the opinion that the
bill wipes out the office Of commissioner and
that there is no Office now connected with the
agricultural department who is even en-
powered to sign the payroll of the employees
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-13
Load Your Guns and Be vtpi,a,t

LIMA, O., Feb. IA gang of masked burg
lars entered James Smiths house, near Airing
ton, Hancock county, last night and robbed
the farmer of $500 in cash. This is the second
offense of the kind within a few days. The
members OF Smiths family were covered with
revolvers while search Of the house was
made. Nathan Es'ingood, residing near by,
has received word that he may expect a call.
Great excitement reigns among the farmers,
and they are arining themselves TO resist at
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-13
The Deadly UnIoaded Pistol.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Feb 1S.-While a
number of young men were rehearsing a
border drama at the house Of George Dimock
at Carbonate Monday night William Dim.
ock, aged years, picked up a revolver from
table and fatally shot Arnold Dilts, who
was acting the part Of cowboy in the play
The pistol was supposed to be loaded with
blank cartridges
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-13
His HOLMES. out" with salisbury

LONDON, Feb. 13-The Chronicles CORE
spondsnt at Rome says the duke of Norfolk
has decided not to pay another visit to the
Vatican, which is much displeased at Lord
Salisburys refusal to renew diplomatic rela-
tons between England and the holy see 1t
is asserted that Irish influence at the Vatican
Is rapidly gaining ground
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-13

consideration the Texas bulldozing case was
taken up, and the debate was pending when
the senate adjourned
The house sent the bill appropriating money
to protect American interests in Panama to
the foreign affairs committee and then pro-
ceeded with the debate on the SmaIls- Elliott
election case, the contestant among others
speaking on the question, but no action was
taken and at so the house adjuorned
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-13
WEDNESDAY,, FEBRUARY 1s. 1889.
THERE will be national convention

THERE will be national convention
OF the representatives of commercial
bodies 10 the UHited States held at st.
Louis. Feb. 2S. to formulate and present
to congress an equitable bankrupt act
which will Secure protection to the
honest merchant. inflict punishment or
the dlshor est merchant, and establish g
uniform system for the collection. preser.
walton and pro-rata distribution Of the
estates Of insolvents at a minimum cost.
The Improvement association of this city
has been invited to send a delegate.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-13
Wisconsin.

MADISON, Wis. Feb. 1S.-Both houses OF
the legislature were flooded yesterday with
circumstances ag ainst Taylor's railway regu.
lating bill. Keogh, Democrat, offered a reso-
luton which declares the Republican party
true to the principles of equal rights and
privileges, and resolves against the importa-
ton of pauper labor and the system of con-
tract prison labor. 1t Is looked upon as a
trad
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-13
Another Road Tina. Ha,u., s,rnsd

CHICAGO, Feb. l3-President Hughitts
chairman Of the committee ON signatures of
the Interstate Railway association, states
that he has no information that the Illinois
Central has signed the agreement. Manager
Jeffery, of the latter road, says there Is no
foundation for the rumor that the Illinois
Central had signed.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-13
A Three-Nisht Wrestling Match

WORCESTER, Mass, Feb. 13-The three
cornered mixed wrestling match begun Mon
day night between Ross, Dufur and Graham
was finished last night, Dufur winning in the
twenty-ffth bout having secured eleven
falls, Ross eight and Graham six The two
unwrestled bouts remaining were conceded
to Ross Winner gets $3.50 and about $500
gate receipts
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-13
Wanted a Southern MAN Chosen.

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb 13-H c. Evans, con-
gressman-elect from Tennessee, but to whom
the governor has refused to issue a certificate
was In conference with the president-eleci
yesterday, and urged the selection Of a south.
ern man for the cabinet. J. c. Stewart, one
OF the Missouri delegates to the Chicago con.
vention, also called, but remained only a few
moments. His mission was to urge some local
men for Office, but the continued calling Of
members of the Lincoln league, which held it,
annual meeting yesterday, prevented any
thing like formal conference.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-13
Eva MicleII,s Murlere-

CHICAGO, Feb. 1.-THE Times says that
the murderer Of Eva Mitchell, whose
mysterious death in the south part of this
city occurred Nov. II last, is known and will
be arrested to-day unless he takes his own
life, as there is no Possible chance of escape
for him and the evidence, though circumstan-
tial, is complete.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-13
Chandicr's Remarks ON rho,ns..

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. l3.-In advo-
eating his amendment to the naval appropri-
atien to strike out of the bill the reference to
Congressman Thomas, OF Illinois, as the de-
signer of an armored cruiser provided for,
Chandler in the senate yesterday said he had
doubts whether Thomas had done anything
whatever iii the making Of plans and specifi-
cations, or whether Thomas had the skill and
ability TO do so
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-13
Chaniberlain's Programme,

GLASGOW, Feb. 1S.-Chamberlain, in q
speech to the Glasgow Unionists yesterday
declared that the government ought to give
to the country constructive policy, which
should include free education, the extension
OF the purchase act and the relief Of ths
Scotch Crofters
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-13
Two Attemn,s nj Arson.

New York, Feb. 1.-two attempts to
burn the crowded tenement at Twenty-flrst
street and Eighth avenue were made within
a few hours last night. Both fires were
extinguished with little damage. A similar
attempt was made some months ago
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-13
The Ar,st,oracv swindl.a

VIENNA, Feb. ia large number of the
sristocracy Of Vien ma have been swindled by
purchasing brass filings under the suppose
ton that they were buying Russian gold
dust, as the seller represented. The victims
have no redress under the law
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-13
KEEPING LINcoLNs MEMORY GREEN
Lincoln Club Banquets Held at a Number
of Places.
CHICAGO. Feb. Is

N-hISAoof l. GU. 10
the birth of Alb
raham Lincoln was
fittingly celebrated
here yesterday.
Under the auspices
Of theta Sall x. ,;;.?.
anniversary exer-
cises were held in
the Chicago opera
b use, the chief
orator being John
A. kasson, OF Iowa.
Hannibal Hamlin,
of Maine, and other
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-13
New Political Move in South Carolina.
Opposed to LIQUOR Prohibition.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Feb. 1S.-ln tbs house
OF representatives yesterday petition with
tos signatures was presented reciting that the
petitioners, taxpayers and business men OF
the state, feeling that the amendment to the
constitution prohibiting the manufacture and
sale OF Intoxicating liquors as beverage il
injurious to the best interests of the state, al
well As incapable of enfort ement, and that II
has placed the liquor business beyond control
and supervision, and has deprecated the price
OF real estate, petition for an amendment
abrogating the prohibitory amendment.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-13
wheat Ele vator Destroved.

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 1S.-The elevator Of
the Mutchner & Higgins Elevator company,
together with 0,0OO bushels of grain, was de-
stroyed by fire 1t O'Clock this moi ming.
Loss, estimated III 100000 Insur q on
building and confer u about SIS 600
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-13

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. l3,-At meeting yes
terday of nearly hundred Indiana policy
holders in the Connecticut Mutual Life In.
surance com eany a resolution was adopted
declaring that probable cause has arisen for
investigation into the affairs of the company
at Hartford, and committee of five was ap-
pointed to call upon the auditor of Indiana to
demand of him to make such investigation.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-13
-
THE STATE LEGISLATURES.
-Four of Them at Work Again-Summar
of Their Proceedings.

-Four of Them at Work Again-Summar,
of Their Proceedings.
SsPINGFIELp, H., Feb 13-The Senate
yesterday adopted the Kansas proposition
and agreed to resolution appointing joint
committee as delegation to con
ference to investigate the alleged
beef and PORK trust The conference
will be held at ST. Louis. Bills were intro
duced: Making eight hours days work in
factories to punish kidnapping by imprison
ment for not less than 10 years and up to q
life term; to fix the maxium tariff of railways
on stone and gravel The bill providing for the
manner of redeerling real estate sold by order
Of court was sent 70 third reading and then one
TO prevent colluso ION in divorce was killed by
striking out the enacting clause The house
sent several bills TO third reading and refused
to amend the bill to provide for the identified
ton of habitual criminals by providing that
all means of Identification in the possession OF
the officers shall lie given to the prisoner when
he Is pardoned. Another criminal bill provid.
ing increasing penalties for repeated crimes,
the last penalty being imprisonment for life
with a sort of tlclaet-ofleave attachment, was
warmly debated, but went to third reading
In it's original shape. The crimes specified
are burglary, grand larceny, rape, arson,
horse stealing, robbery, forgery, or counter.
feiting.
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. l3--The senate YES
terday passed Dill appropriating Sls1, 800
for new buildings for fseble-minded children,
at Fort Wayne, and another appropriatins
100000 for a normal school building at
Terre Haute. TIE bill taking the appoint
ment of coal oil Inspector from the governor
raised breeze, b 1T no action was taken In
the house the bill increasing the salary OF
prison wardens fl ON 81 400 to 81, 400 failed to
pass for want of constitutional majority.
The bill requiring hogs dying of cholera to be
buried four feet Under around lied to pass
for a similar reaf on, but both will be called
up again. The Democrats caucused on the
repeal of the intimidation" law and it was
decided to repeal It. 1t was also determined
not to make any change in existing laws re-
garding the liquor traffic or the teaching OF
German in schools
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-13
prospects Tor a H u.so-Afxhan War.

81. PETERsBuRe, Feb l8.-Gen. Komaroff
has been dispatched to the Afghan frontier to
rspel the encroachmenss of the ameer and his
followers.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-13
French Agitation Did IL.

ROME, Feb lat has been proved tina,
the recent riots were instigated by French
agitators
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-13
The Pores Observation.

ROME, Feb. 1S.-The pope's allocution, pub
hshed yesterday, refers to the position of the
church and the modern world The powers
should now more than ever take common
cause with the church for the preservation of
peace. The sciences of war are not sufficient
to preserve the peace which ought to be OBJ
served by rendering to every one his rights
and strictly adhering to the dictates of JUS
tios
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-13
The President Dimes at pickiu.on,.
How They Got Around IT.

WASHINGTON CRY, Feb. 13-The Senate
managed to please Chandler yesterday by
leaving the name of Congressman Thomas. Of
Illinois, out of ;ae naval appropriation bill
which, in the shape it passed the house, pro-
vided for cruiser constructed after plans
designed by Hon. John r. Thomas, of
illinois" etc. The way it was done was by
changing the clause SO as to reed: "On.
armored steel cruising monitor Of the typs
approved AMI recommended by q nava
board in their report to the secretary Of tbs
navy, and by him referred to and approved
IN his letter to the chairman of the COMMITTEES
on naval affairs Of the house of representa-
tives, dated Jan 9, 1889, to be constructed
according to plans and specifications furnished
by the navy department, to be approved by
the secretary of the navy" The letter of the
secretary, referred to above, gives Thomas the
credit of the plans, and this, perhaps, will
satisfy the Illinois statesman and naval
designer.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-13

Man makea tlne melodg. but woman
completes the harmony.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-13
A Feuian ,yants 10 re.,,rv

PARIS, Feb. la- ,atrick Casey, the Fsnian, |
has expressed his desire to testify before the
Parpsll commission