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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-25
Removal of Railway NAH Clerks.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb 25.--The post
master general sent 10 the senate Saturday
afternoon, in answer to a resolution of in
quiry recently adopted, a statement of the
changes in railway postal clerks made be-
tween Jan. l, 1855, and Dec. 81, 1855 The
statement shows thai of a total Of 1. OSl VINO
left the service 129 died and 1927 resigned
voluntarily OF tho balance, 100 were re-
moved for offensive partisanship, 1fty-five
for all other causes and twenty-four for mo
cause assigned" The number now in the
service who were appointed prior to Jan /,
1857 is SIR
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-25
A Luxurious Gripsack.

CHICAGO, Feb. 25.-The Commercial
Travellers Republican club has sent to Indi-
annapolis in charge Of its president, T. s.
Quincy, most luxurious gripsack for the
use OF Gen. Harrison. The bag Is Of seal skin
and the finest that could be constructed.
The metal trimmings are Of heavy chased
gold plated, and within is a full equipmen,
Of all the articles useful to the traveller, in.
GLIDING hand mirror, hair and hat brushes,
soap box, flask, shoe buttoner, and horn.
They are Of solid silver and cost s1T5. The
bag itself cost enough TO bring the total cost
up TO $3.50. An appropriate description has
been placed on the inside Of the bag.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-25
King Humbert at q Bali Game.

ROME, Feb. 25-Ths American ball teams
played here Saturday on the Piazza di Sisn.
ma, many notables being present Among
the spectators were King Humbert, Prime
Minister Crispi, Prince Colonns, the husband
of Miss Mackay, and many Americans and
English who we're in the city. During the
preliminary practice the crowd of 5000 pso
pie was simply amazed at the skill displayed
by the boys in batting, throwing and catch
ing the ball. The game itself was extremely
well played and resulted s to 2 in favor OF
Chfcaco
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-25
"A CHlEl AfiANG Them
How q Woman Rep orter Was Treated
the New York Churcbes

How q Woman Rep orter Was Treated at
the New York Churches.
NEW YORK, Feb. 2s.-The press has sent
young lady reporter, very poorly but de-
Gently clad, to various churches for a few
Sundays past, to see whether poor people are
welcome or not in sucli places The story of
the reporter was prints yesterday, and is to
the effect that out Of eleven fashionable
churches visited, she vas cordially welcomed
at four, tolerated, but rather coldly treated
at two, given good sc ats at three, though re-
garded with apparent curiosity, and told
that there were no STATS at two. She was
the only poorly dressed person visible - any
Of the churches
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-25
Result of "a Rov,s Crus,,x

HELENA, NJ. T., Feb. 25.-Two children
named Callahan, at Belmont, were burned &c
death yesterday, and a third will probably
not survive. The mother had gone out to So
cure some household supplies, when the old.
est boy held the cat against the stove and it,
hair took fire. 1t ran under sofa, the build.
ing was ignited, and two Of the children per
ished
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-25

LONDON. Feb. 25.-The gossips give queer
version of the true inwardness of the recon.
Citation Of the marquis of Ailesbury, who
married Dollie Tester, variety hall girl,
and his wife. The story goes that the mar
chioness persuaded Lord Abingdon, one Of
the correspondents, who is enormously
wealthy, to give her his check for $500, 900 in
lieu of life settlement OF 1000 year from
the estate, and that she then returned to
Ailesbury, who is as poor as a rat except In
entailed estates, and he agreed to share the
money with her and withdrew the suit for
divorce
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-25
RoSsER,S RECENT OuTRREAk.
Couple of Southern Men Take Issue
with the Fire Eater.

a Coupe OF southern Men Take Issue
with the Fire Eater.
New YORK, Feb. 25--The committee ap-
pointed to devise means for the maintenance
of the National Confederate Soldiers home at
Austin, Tex, held a meeting at the Fifth
Avenue hotel Saturday night. Gen James
B. Mix presided. Some Of the others present
were Col Thomas F. Ochitree, Mai. Joseph
A Stewart, of Austin, Tex; Gen. Edward
Jar,line, Gen. Martin Mcmahon, Gen. Roger
A. Pryor and George kilmer. Maj. Stew
art said that Gen. Rosser's attack on Gen
Sherman at the Confederate banquet at Bslti-
more Friday night wa. unprovoked, and that
the sentiment of sensible men WAS against
such outbreaks Ia his opinion, the Yankee
was more than a matah for the southern gsn-
tlenan," Col Ochiltree attributed the pugna-
cious southerner's attack to an overdose of
stimulants Others Joined in coldemning
the sentiments expressed by Gen. Rosser.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-25
A Memorial from G. A. r.. Men.

WASHINGTON CIrY, Feb. 25.-Among the
petitions and memurials presented to the
senate Saturday, was one by telegraph from
the fourth annual encampment OF the G. 4
R., department Of Texns, assembled at Fort
Worth, asking that at least one-half of
Oklahoma be reserved for entry and settle
ment by old soldiers Of the Union, without
their being subject to the existing homestead
laws requiring entry and cultivation
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-25
Make. an Educational Qualification.

RALEIGH, n. c., Feb. 2s-The state ss.,-
ate Saturday passed to final reading by q
strict party vote Of 81 to le the bill TO amend
the election law 80 that the voter shall him
self deposit bis ballots in boxes, the latter to
be plainly labeled 1t is, of course, equiv.
alent to educational qualification for voters,
and viii alike affect ignorant persons,
whether white or black; provided there are
no people who can read TO vote early and
then explain to the illiterats where to put
their ballots
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-25
Stealing steamps from the Treasury

WASHINGTON CRY, Feb 25-It is stated
that last week it was discovered that the sum
Of 81 600 in tobacco stamps had beer stolen
from the stamp division of the internal reve-
nue. office, and no clue TO the thief has been OBJ
tanned. Ii is also asserted that some months
since 1000 in stamps turned up missing
As the stamps can bs readily sold at al e1-
ceedingly small DISCOUNT by the thieves, the
amount taken represe nts the same amount of
money as their face value.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-25
Wa. Ahead of the "Ro,.

VIENNA, Feb. 25.-The announcement that
Prince Alexander of Battenburg would pro-
badly marry Mile. Leisinger, the prima
donna, has led to the discovery that the
couple are already married. The lady is .
years of age and of humble parentage. She
is also Roman Catholic
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-25

tendant upon moving for the present Tho
secretary of the nary and Mrs. Whitney in
tend to follow their usual custom In respect
to their spring plans and will not go north
until later in the season.
The postmaster general and Mrs. Dickinson
will continue to occ lpy their home on street
for some weeks after the arrival of the in
coming administrat on.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-25
Mrs. Cleveland a Godmother.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 25.-Mrs. Cleve-
land and George W. Childs, Of Philadelphia,
Saturday acted as sponsors at the christen-
ing of the infant daughter Of Mrs. and Senior
de Pedroso, attache Of the Spanish legation
at Washington. A large number Of promi-
nent people were present The child received
the name Of Elisa Manchester Maria Co
pousna de Peoroso
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-25
RErERRrNe to the tariff reform conve

REFERRING to the tariff reform conven.
ton recently held In Chicago. the Herald
says: 1T credits the age, the nation
and the intelligence of the people that.
at time when no Offices are held forth
as reward, when no election approaches
for an issue, citizens will still gather from
near and from far to give consequential
voice to the truth, to protest against the
enormities prscticed by war system OF
government, and to keep sdsme the fire
Of liberty"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-25
The Governor Larra bee Case.

DIES MONIES, Ia, Feb 25-The evidences
was completed Saturday in the trial of Gov.
ernor Larrabee for criminal libel. Counsel
for the governor moved that the court in.
struct the jury to bring in verdict for the
defendant, on the ground of insufilcisn,
evidence, but the Judge decided that the ques.
ton must be submitted to the jury.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-25
The Dudley Case.

INDIANAPOLIS. Feb. 25.-It is now said
that the statement that a warrant for the ar
rest Of Col W. ". Dudley, on account of the
blocks of five" letter, had been issued is not
true AT any rate those who know will
neither affirm nor deny the report and the
warrant has certainly not been served yet.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-25

WASHINGTON CTR, Feb 25-Benton J.
Hall, commissioner of patents, Saturday
rendered an important decision In the matter
Of the petition of Gray and McDonough to
reopen the Bell telephone interferences and
to set aside the decision of Commissioner
Butterworth, rendered March 8, 1888. The
commissioner refused to reopen the inter
ferences and reafrnls the award of priority
TO Bell
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-25
The Weather we NAV E.pect.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 25.-The indications
Tor thirty-six hours from p. m. yesterday are
as follows: For Indiana and Illinois-Light
local SHOWS, followed by fair. warmer weather:
winds becoming southerly. For lows
Fair, warmer weather; southerly w1ndA
For Michigan and Wisconsin Generally
fair weather, except hight local SHOWS aiona
the lakes; warmer. variable winds.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-25
Judge Lynch Ma es a Failure.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. ga special from
Port Gibson, Miss, says party of unknown
men broke into the sherifrs office at that
place Friday night, secured the keys Of the
jail and took therefrom Allen Parkins, who
was awaiting trial for arson, having been 40
Quilted u few days ago on the charge Of MUIR
der He was carried to the outskirts of the
town and shot twice, leaving him for dead.
de was only seriously wounded, however,
The act is denounced by all the best citizena
Egan VIII Produce the Originals.
LINCOLN Neb, Feb 25.-Patrick Egan
says he is willing to produce the original let
tiers upon which Pigott manufactured his
forgeries, with an explanation Of how they
were made
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-25
Blue Noses In New England.

BosToE, Feb. 25.-very cold weather was
reported yesterday from various points in
New England. At NARROW, n. H., the mer-
curry registered 80 degrees below zero, at Con-
cord, y. Fl. 20 below, and at Montpelier, VT
Is below. Chatham bay was frozen over
from Harding's beach TO Monomoy
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-25
Over Five Thou,snd Pension srn.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 25.-During this
congress the house committee on invalid PEN
sions have reported 5,0e5 bills, or nearly one
bali of the bills introduced. Besides the
large number of bills there have been over
1000 petitions for pension referred TO the
committee for examination.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-25
Failure OF a Bo,ton builder.

BosToY, Feb. 25.--William Bassett, q
builder of Boston and Everett, has gone int
insolvency with liabilities Of about S674, 800,
Of which about s61s, 100 Is secured He makes
his creditors composition offer of 10 cents
in his notes, Endorsed by Robert Rolston, OF
Someryille
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-25
Another Insane C,ermsp Prince,

BERLIN, Feb. 25.-Prince Rupert, grand
son Of Prince Luitpold, regent of Bavaria,
and heir apparent to the Bavarian throne,
has been declared insane.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-25
A Railway Man Dead.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 25-Thomas @. Mer.
rift, superintendent Of bridges and buildings
on the Queen & Crescent railroad system,
died Saturday night.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-25

A man who has practiced medicine for
Az years, ought TO know salt from sugar /;
read what he says:
TOLEDO, o., Jan. 10, 1897.
Messrs. F. ]. Cheney e. Co.-Gentle-
men:-l have been In the general
practice OF medicine for most 40 years,
and would say that in all my practice and
experience, have never seen a prepara
tion that could prescribe with as much
confidence Of success as l can Halls
Catarrh Cure. manufactured by you.
Have prescribed it great many times
and its effect is wonderful, and would
say In conclusion that have yet to find
case of catarrh that 1t would not cure,
il they would take it according to direc,
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L. L. GoRsUcH, ". D.,
Office, 215 Summit street.
We VIII give 800 for any case of
catarrh that can not be cured with Halls
Catarrh Cure. Taken internally.
+. j. CHENEY & Co.. Props, Toledo. o.
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-25
L. L. -GoRsucH, u. D.,
Office o1b Summit stree,

Agss well at Kingsville, Ont. throws
ont nearly eight million cubic feet daily.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-25
The Panama Resolutions.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 25-There will
be two reports from the house foreign affairs
Committee on the Edinunds Panama canal
resolutions which convey gentle hint to
France that she mus not undertake to finish
the canal The ajority report is signed by
Chairman McCrealy and the Republican
members, and the remainder of the com
mittee, all Democrats, sign the minority re-
port, which deprecates the adoption Of
such resolution at this time The
majority report is reiteration of the Mon
roe doctrine. 1t refers to Frances assistance
TO the colonies durir & the revolution, and to
the fact that France is republic, but sug-
gests that France is very uncertain and may
soon be an empire. 1t declares we should
neither permit Euro pean government con-
troll of ship canals in Central and South
America, nor European colonization in the
western Hemisphere, and that one leads to
the other
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-25
The Copsre. sionaI Summary.

WASHINGTON Cry, Feb. 25.-After the
routine business OF the morning hour had
been disposed of In the senate Saturday
Hoar's election ouu ages resolution was taken
up, and Daniels addressed the senate in oppo.
sition thereto. He spoke five hours with a
short interruption by Hoar, and had not con.
cluded when at $50 p. m. the senate ad.
journed.
The house wasted an hour in filibusterins
and then passed the senate bill to ratify the
agreement with the Greek Indians for the
opening of certain lands to settlement in In
dian territory, and concurred in the senate
amendments to the census bill. In commit.
tee of the whole tho deficiency bill came UP
and an amendment offered to provide an ap.
preparation to reimburse Mrs. Gen. Hancock
for money expended by Gen. Hancock
in entertaining visitors to the York.
town celebration. Cheadle moved to amend
by providing that none of the money appro-
priated be used to reimburse Mrs. Hancock
for money expended for wines and liquors
This was rejected and the original amend
ment agreed to. Al xtra months pay was
voted to house and senate employees and then
the bill was laid aside and eulogies were pro-
nounced upon thu ate James n Barnes, of
Missouri. Appropr ate resolutions were then
adopted and the house adjourned.
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LAND FOR sALEl

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