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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-06
The Lions Of the Hour
a Big Blowout for Anson's
Globe Trotters.
NEW YORK TO LAY HERSELF GUT,

The starin Chartered to Meet tho Conquer
Ing Heroes and q Banquet Provided for
with Much Post-Prandial Oratory-A
Couple of Prize-Fights That Didn't Como
OF I'm Indiana-The New Challenger for
the Americas Cup.
given to the Chicago and All-America base
ball teams upon their arrival here from their
circumnavigation of the globe will be the
greatest banquet ever given to base ball
players in the history of the game The
menu has been made with particular refer
ence to the occasion, and on the various
pages will be sketches of some Of the places
In foreign lands where the American ball
players have mystified the unihitiated with
the game. There will be about $50 persons
at the banquet, and among the speakers will
be Mayor Grant. Governor Hill, Chauncey
NJ Depew, Mark Twain and Daniel Dough-
erty. The banquet will be at Delmonicos.
The steamer Laura NJ. Starin has been
chartered to 80 down the bay when the Adri-
attic is spoken and bring the athletes to the
city. When once the boys with their friends
have been transferred to the Starin the Fifth
Avenue hotel will become the objective point
OF the entire party. No particular demon
stration has been arranged, but there will be
bands of music to welcome the wanderers at
the pier, when, for the first time in many
months, they will again step on American
soil.
A game between the Brooklyn and New
York clubs is the next thing on the pro-
gramme; then theatre party at Palmer's
theatre, and next a game between Chicago
and ALI America The banquet closes the
blowout
LATER,-The Adriatic with the base ball
tourists on board, was sighted at o'clock
this morning. A large crowd of lovers of
the national game sailed down the bay last
evening on the steamer Laura NJ Starin to
meet the Adriatic, but returned two hours
before she hove in sight
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-06
Edison Losss q Patent Suit.

New York, April 6-Mr Edison some
time ago got patent ON method of print
ing in permanent semi-fuid ink by puncturing
sheet of paper or similar material with
numerous small holes, filling such holes with
the semi-fuid ink, and then pressing the same
on the surface to be printed After it fol
lowed the cyclostyle, an instrument well
adapted for copying. Mr.. Edison sued Au-
gustus D. klober, of the cyclostyle company,
before Judge Coke in the United States cir
cult court, claiming an Infringement ON his
patent. Judge Coke dismissed the bill. and
took occasion 10 remark that the cyclostyle
was superior to Edison's method
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-06
STATE LEGISLATIVE NOTES.
Work Done by the Illinois and wIscon.i
Lawmakers

Work Done by the Illinois and wisconsin
Lawmakers
SPRINGFIELD, Ills, April 6.-The senate
yesterday ordered the bill to second reading
making employers liable for plaintiffs attor-
ney's fees in suits for wages by workingmen.
Upon an adverse committee report the bill
repeating the Merritt conspiracy law was
laid on the table; the bill to assist Jefferson
county to rebuild Its cyclone-destroyed court
house was tabled in the same manner.
The bill for the Identification of habitual
criminals was passed and a number of bills
ordered to third reading.
The senate's joint resolution to inquire into
the advisability of fighting the binding Irvine
trust" by having the state penitentiaries man
ufacture the article was adopted in the house,
after Merritt had failed to have it amended
30 as to direct Illinois United States senators
to try to have the duty on manila and sisal
grass abolished. The bill to codify and revise
the school law was passed, as was the bill
putting the penitentiaries under the control
Of a single board Of commissioners, and pro-
viding for their management A good por-
ton Of the day was devoted to long debate
over an Associated Press report intimating
that there was some crookedness in the delay
on the telephone bill, and resolution to ex-
pei the reporter was mooted but not offered.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-06
Too Jealous by Half.
A Government Official Goes a
Little Too Fast
IN IMPROVING THE MAIL SERVICE

A Little Arrangement by the Illinois Peo
pie Slightly Embarrassed by S1perin
tendent Bells work-Definite State
mcnt of Harrison's Southern Policy
A Thanksgiving Proclaimed-That Fish
ing Trip Postponed National Capita
News Notes.
WASHINGTON CITY, April g. Robert Viii.
banks was removed few days ago from the
position Of superintendent of mails in tbs
Chicago postoffice and thereby hangs little
story: Several days before the senate ad
5ourned the Illinois delegation held a caucu,
and discussed the distribution Of fedora
prizes. 1t was agreed that Cart. McGrath
ex-superintendent of mails, should be giver
his old job just as soon as the department,
bounced Wilbanks. A recommendation tc
this effect was left with Mr. Wanamaker be-
fore Senator Farweli went home
Thursday night, Just as the clock struck
IL, First Assistant Postmaster General Clark
son received a telegram from Senator Far
well saying that Wilbanks had been turned
out and j. A. Montgomery put in his place
MIR. Farwell wanted to know what it meant
but MIR. GARRISON was unable to tell him a:
ne had heard nothing about the change.
Yesterday morning Senator Cullom received
similar dispatch from Chicago. He was
mad enough to fight when be read it, Down
to the postoffice department be went with a
rush and demanded an explanation from Mr..
Wanamaker. But Mr. Wanamaker had
none to give. The removal of Wilbanks was
as msch OF surprise to him as to anybody.
and had been done without him knowing
any thing about it.
Who was responsible them Why, a subor-
dinate, Mr.. Bell, who does business under
the high sounding title # general superin-
tendent OF railway mail service. His explsna-
tion Is that he has received so many COM
plants OF the loose manner in which the
uails OF the Chicago postoface are handled
that for the good of the service he decided to
make change. Wilhauks he SAYS, be knew
was incompetent, for once before he caused
mis- removal and through political pressure
was Obliged TO reinstate him. This influence
passed away with the old administration
and there was no longer any reason
for retaining an incompetent man in
30 responsible position. Montgomery
mad teen In the railway mail service for
twenty years, was thoroughly capable of
satisfactorily discharging the duties of the
office, and consequently was entitled to pro-
motion.
And who recommended Montgomeryg jim
White, whom the Illinois delegation had also
determined should be turned out Every
body agrees that in his zeal to improve the
service Mr.. Bell has, in political sense,
made a bad mess OF it. Mr.. Wanamaker,
however, has promised to arrange matters
satisfactorily, which means that Montgomery
Will be transferred back to his old Job and
Capt. McGrath will get the plum.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-06
BoulanEer Fighting nt Lone Ran-

BRUSSELS, April 6-Gen. Boulanger has
issued manifesto, in which he says that in a
robust sense the French electors will know
how to deal with falsehoods and slanders
The government, he declares, has extorted
from an infatuated parliament consent to
prosecute him before a court composed of his
political enemies, not judges. The crimes
imputed to him were well known when he
was appointed minister of war, and there.
fore his colleagues in the ministry are equally
guilty with himself Nothing, he concluded
will turn him from the advocacy of an honest
republic and the legal exercise of universal
suffrage.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-06
AOrrOW and Aympathy.

Resolutions were adopted at regular
meeting Of the Rock Island auxiliary Of
the Womeu's Foreign Missionary society
hold Wednesday as follows:
WHEREAS, We have been called upon
to mourn the loss OF our dear friend and
co>laborer, Mrs. Z. D. Sweeney; there
fore
Resoiosd, That we thank God that 70,
so many years. he gave us the inspira.
tion OF her compsnionship and obedient
labors. and that We have remaining to
US the rich legacy of life ibid with
Christ In God"
Reeotced. That, as in the last moments
OF her life her thoughts were given to the
interests Of the Women's Foreign Mis-.
siopary society, we, in her memory, pledge
ourselves TO be faithful to the same until
death calls us home.
ResotOsd That we extend to Mr.. Swee,
ney and family, and TO her sister. oul
president. our loving sympathy and com
mend them to the care of Him who was
made perfect through suffering"
Resolced, That these resolutions and
the letter from the Moline auxiliary, tx
pressive of their sympathy in our loss, be
made part Of our records, and that q
copy of each be given to the family and
to the Rock Island ARGUS and Union for
publication. Mrs. g. W. CUE.
Mrs. NJ. Nj. STURGEON,
Committee.
The Rock Island auxiliary has received
the following letter of sympathy from
the Moline auxiliary. concerning Mrs.
Sweeney's death:
MOLINE. March %, 1880.
To the Members OF the pock Island Auxiliary OF
the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the
Methodist Episcopal Church:
DEAR SIsTERs:-Deep sorrow fills our
hearts as we learn of the removal by
death Of Mrs. Edward D. Sweeney, our
beloved sister and faithful co-laborer in
the vineyard of the Lord
We recall with much pleasure her
labors OF love as she wrought for the ex-
tension OF the cause so dear to every one
OF US. In your auxiliary the place she so
ably filled Is now vacant, but we rejoice
In the thought that your trust Is in one,
who. while He "burries His workmen,
carries on His work" We cherish the
thought that our Dow>sainted sister took
her departure while engaged in the
selection OF an appropriate text of scrip
ture to accompany her yearly thank offer
ing to the society of which she was de-
voted and honored member
Our auxiliary, now assembled in its an.
nual thank offering service. pauses to ex
press our feelings of profound sympathy
TO the bereaved members of our sister
society. and through you, TO the immed
late friends Of the deceased.
Mrs. Fl. W. Hyde, Pres, Mrs.
Mary @. Kneberg, secy., Moline Auxil
larry of the Woman's Foreign Missionary
society of the Methodist Episcopal
church.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-06
Tried to Corner the Shirt Trad.

New York, April 6-The failure of
Downs & Finch yesterday was a surprise to
the shirt trade. The firm was supposed to
practically control the fine shirt trade of the
country. having succeeded in effectins con.
tracts with the leading manufacturers. The
failure is now attributed to this attempt to
corner the market Downs & Finch claim
that their assets wiz, if properly managed,
exceed the liabilities, which are between
$4oO,OO0 and $600, 600. The assets consist of
factories at Bordentown, Hightstown and
Jamesburg, N. j., stock on hand machinery
and accounts and bills receivable. The a.
signse is not yet able to estimate their value.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-06
HOME RULE IN BEEF STEAKS.
The New York Legislature Forwards tn
Anti ID resSed- Roef RilI


Anti-Dressed-B Beef Bill.
ALBANY, N Y, April 6-The assembly
yesterday afternoon went into committee OF
the whole on Nixons snti-dressed-beef bill.
Crosby thought the bill was disingenuous
while it was ostensibly introduced for the
preservation Of the public health, and while II
was skilfully and ingeniously drawn to avoid
unconstitutionality, the bill really aimed at
preventing the competition of western with
eastern dealers. Saxton, chairman of the
judiciary committee, went further and de.
clared that no had no doubt of the unconsti.
nationality of the bill
Epson of Onondaga was its principal de-
fender He had been engaged in cattle rails
ing and driving in western states and terri
tories, he said, for nearly ten years This
bill was being fought by the gresl Chicago
dressed beef syndicate. As to Chicago and
Kansas City inspection, it was a mere farce.
He had seen in Chicago 81 900 cattle inspected
in one day by three men, none Of whom got
off his horse. The bill was ordered to a third
reading by vote of 65 to 80.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-06
Probably on HI, Death Red

BRooKLY 3, N. Y, April 6.-Ex-Mayor
John w. Hunter suffered stroke of paraly.
sis Thursday, one side of his body being COM
pletely paralyzed. There is some hope that
the effects will not he Immediately fatal Mr..
Hunter is SO years old, was auditor of the
custom house for many years, was elected to
congress in 1865 and again in 1867, was mayor
In 1874, and is now president of the Dime
Savings bank.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-06
Thinks He Has Corralled a Meteor.

PORTLAND, Ore, April 6.-The brilliant
meteor observed from this city Sunday even
ing last was also seen at points extending
north from here to Puget sound A resident
OF Yslm Prairie, w. T., claims that the me-
teor fell near his farm and he is searching
for fragments He says the meteor made q
noise like thunder, and til shock Of its con
tact with the earth was like the discharge Of
MANY cannon
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-06
whitney Signs with Indianapoli.

ney, the pitcher, who was exchanged by
Washington for Healy, has signed with the
indianapolis club al the classification fixed
by President Young 1t was understood that
the Base Ball broths'h would make fight
on this case, but Whitney's action yesterday
will force that organ isation to look elsewhere
for q casus belli
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-06
Fight Between Bantam.wei,b,.

NEW York, April 6.-Cal McCarthy's
claim to be tue bantam-weight champion of
the United States in the prize ring, which
had been established by several former
finish fights, was fully confirmed last even.
ing in fight at a noted sporting resort on
Long Island with Matthew MCCARTHY, of
Philadelphia. The fight was a hot one from
the start, and the prize was a purse of
$1,000. Six rounds were fought and Mat
did Wei until the fifth round. when
he was knocked down by a
nard one on the jaw, barely
coming to time when he was again sent to
grass, and upon coming up again was piled
up for the third time in the round. He
crawled around on the floor until Just before
the ten seconds were up, when he got on his
feet, only to be again knocked over. 1t was
a terrible round for Mat. He came up groggy
in the sixth, and went down with dull thud
almost Immediately, this time for good Cal
weighed ll41S ounds and Mat us
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-06
Too Common To Be Excited About.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, April Ga special to
The American from Knoxville, Tenn, says:
John Wolfingbarger, the cowardly assassin
Of Sheriff Greenbe, Of Granger county, was
taken from the Jail at Rutlege shortly after
IL o'clock yesterday morning and hanged to
limb only 100 feet away. The mob was
composed Of only i've men, among whom
were some of the best citizens Of the county.
There was no excitement, the lynching being
as quiet as a funeral
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-06
California Crops Are Booming.

SAN FRANCISCO, April photographic re-
ports from all parts of the state show that
grain, fruit, and feed promise greater yield
than has ever been known. The acreage
Is largely increased, and a general and
heavy rain Thursday and yesterday is very
beneficial. The rain will also help the large
number of young fruit trees and grape vines
just set out in the southern part Of the state
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-06
Russell H.rrison,s Threatened Libel Sui.

New YORK, April 6.-The World says
Russell B. Harrison is in town making ar.
rangements to prevent a suit being brought
against him by Schuyler Crosby, formerly
governor of Montana The trouble arises o,,t
of story two years ago In which IL VA,
stated that Mr.. Crosby had in his possession
certain jewels which had been stolen from
Mrs. Townsend, daughter Of W. L. Scott
Some Of the papers that printed the story
made full retraction. Mr. r. B. Harrisop;s
Montana paper did not
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-06
who Ask. !" what's in . Name qn

SPRINGFIEID, Ills, April 6--Among the
incorporation licenses issued by the secretary
OF state yesterday was one 10 the united
States Vogel- Kasophone-and Electrical Mi
crophone- Trumpet Aucastic EIectromoter-
Power Musical Car Distance Loud-Speak-
ing TRANSPORT Instrument company, Chicago"
capital, Sos, OOO, 900.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-06
German Socialists Gain a Point

LONDON, April 6.-The Berlin courts have
reached the decision that all of the recent
dispersions Of Socialist meetings by the Do
lice are illegal This decision is not under.
stood, however, to prevent the police from
resorting to other methods Of dissolyine So.
cialist gatherings
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-06
Reduced Their Sentences.

DUBLIN, April 6-At Boyle yesterday the
appeals of Joseph r. Cox, NJ P. for East
Claire, and Mr.. Tuily, editor of The Roscom.
mon Herald, were heard. The sentences of
both were reduced from four months to six
weeks without hard labor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-06
Rhode Island Legislature a Tie.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., April 1.-THE town of
Foster elected a senator and representative
yesterday, both Republican, which makes the
legislature a tie on joint ballot: Senate-Re-
publicans, %; Democrats, 10. House-Re-
publicans. "A; Democrats, 81. There are
fourteen more postponed elections to be de-
cided
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-06
The weather We NAV Expeot.

WASHINGTON CRY, April 6.-The indica-
lions lot thirty.six hours from pm, yesterday
are as follows: For Lower Michigan-warmer
fair weather. preceded by light rain or snow;
winds shifting to easterly and southerly. For
Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin Iowa and Upper
Michigan Warmer, fair weather; winds
shiftinE to southeriy.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-06
The Proposed Armored Defense sh,,

WASHINGTON CITY, April cit il. gen
orally thought at the navy department that
the contract for building the new armored
coast defense vessel, for which bids were
opened on Monday, will be awarded to the
Union Iron works, of San Francisco Mr.
SCOTS bid was for about 81, 82S, 900, guaran
facing all that the specifications required
against bid OF Sl6l4, 600 from the Cramps
guarantee the horsepower specified in the
cpnt,act
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-06
Pearson's Successor Named.

WASHINGTON CITY, April 6-President
Harrison yesterday made one appointment
that will bring down upon him the condemua-
ton of the radical civil service reformers II
was that OF Cornelius Van Colt, of New
York to be postmaster of that city in place
OF Pearson, whom. though Republican, Mr.
Cleveland retained. TIE president also ap-
pointed Joel B. Ehrhardt, late Republican
candidate for New \ ork. and the man who
so promptly dealt with the draft riots during
the war, collector OF customs at New York.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-06

Boston, April Ga special cable from
London, signed Arthur Warren to The
Herald says: Lord Dunraven. owner of the
Americas cup challenger of Watson's design,
has consented to an interview with references
to his seventy footer, Valkyrie, but is very
careful not to say anything that will give
his new cutter away. The Valkyrie will be
launched April 20, and will race at all
regattas here until the Goth of July. She
sails for America Aug. l. The sails are being
made by Lapthorne & Ratsey, Of South.
ampton, who also made the sails for the
Genesta, Galatea and Thistle. There il much
interest here over the probable action of the
New York Yacht club on the challenge of the
seventy -footer.
The New York Yacht club last night an
pointed a committee of seven to consider and
report what action should be taken on Earl
Dunravens challenge for the Americas CUP
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-06

MADISON, Wis. April 6.-Among the bills
passed by the house yesterday were the fol-
lowing; Taxing express companies per
cent on gross earnings; for the protection of
brook trout, deer and fish. The senate passed
bills prohibiting dog and cock fighting; CIV
ing sub-contractors liens against principal
contractors for work and supplies; exempt
ing the Knights of Maccabees from the oper.
alton of the insurance laws
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-06

The king of Holland has had another re.
lapse, and his death is expected ct any
moment
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-06

Florida claims to have supplied CALI
fornia with 2.00O. 0G0 young orange trees
since the Lot OF last September.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-06

Dancing Is said to be declining In popu-
lArity In England.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-08-28

Congressman Warner Is ID become She
editor. Gems Sherman. Alger, Warner.
e. al. win respond 70 toasts.
Commander-iD-chief Warner Was the
recipient Of diamond badge from the
members Or his staff.
The iron EsrIgasge'e Exciting BEeetane.
The annual meeting of the famous
Iron brigade which was held last night,
was OF IN exciting nature. Gen. Glib
bon was reelected president by ACCLAIM
alton. but there was an animated fight
for the first vice presidency between the
supporters of Gen. Bragg and Gen.
Woodward, Of La Crosse The former
had held the position for several years
up 10 1883. when be was defeated largely
owing. il was claimed. TO his political
connections. 1t had been confidently
expected that at the election he would
be restored to his old position, but the
same spirit manifested itself, and after
lively discussion. Gen. Bragg's friends
refused to allow his name to 20 to . vote
and Gen. Woodward was elected with
some opposition.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-08-28
DEMPSEY KNOCKED OUT.

In blanche. the Marine. ParnIyres the
Nonpareii in Thirty-awo Ronnds.
SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 2S--Great in
terest was excited BY last nights fight
between Jack Dempsey. the 'NOn-
pareil." and George La Blanche, the
Marine" at the California Athletic
club. About z, 900 people were fortunate
enough TO gain entrance TO the gymna-
stun. while a greater number thronged
outside. Hiram Cook. Of this city,
acted as referee. Dempsey's seconds
were Denny, Costigan and Dave Camp.
bell La Blanche's seconds were John
Donaldson and Paddy German. Betting
was 500 TO S75 in Dempsey's favor.
The opening rounds were uneventful,
but after the tenth round the combat
ants got warmed up and good many
hard blows were exchanged
In the nineteenth Dempsey got in al
together seven blows on the Marines
neck without much visible effect until
the last, which sent La Blanche heavily
to the floor. This was the first knock
down and there was great cheering.
Dempsey was knocked out by La
Blanche in the thirty second round.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-08-28

NoRRIsT0wE, Pa, Aug. 28.-The
Democratic county convention to elect
ten delegates to the state convention was
held IN the court room, and was pre-
sided over BY ID. T. Quillman. chairman
Of the standing committee. The pro
ceedings throughout were harmonious,
and whilst there was q contest for the
honor of assisting in nominating per-
son for state treasurer, personal differ
ences and preferences were forgotten by
the time Adjournment was had. There
We're twelve aspirants for delegates.
The following were elected: DR.. A. p.
Markley, HatbOro; Erwing g. Kulp,
Pottstown; s. B. Helffenstein, Norris
town; Frederick G. Kraft, Lower Provi-
dence: William j. Ferral, Norton;
Uriah Lewis, Jr., Gwynedd: Howard
NJ. Gilbert, Bridgeport; Samuel Duncan,
Lower Merton; DR.. j. E. Blank, Green
LaneI Daniel Foley, Conshohocken.