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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-02

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colored, fold it into double sheets, IL by 10
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a book for scribbling poems, short stories and
random thoughts Thus they Rrs kept to-
gether for future reference, and there is n
saving OF paper, which Il quite an item Of
expense 70 oven the ''little unknown ~
Writer.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-02
THANKSGIVING DAY.
The Presidents Proclamation DEGREES No
ss ~ the Day 60 Give Thanks

Tho Presidents Proclamation DEGREES Nov.
es ~ the Day 20 Give Thanks
WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. The presi-
dent yesterday issued the following Thanks
giving Day proclamation: "a highly favored
people, mindful OF their dependence on the
divine Providence, should seek fitting occa-
sion to testify gratitude and ascribs praise
To Him who is the author Of their many
blessings 1t behooves US then to look hack
with thankful hearts over the past year and
bless God for His infinite mercy in vouchsaf-
ing to our land enduring peace, TO our people
freedom from pestilencs and famine, to our
husbandmen abundant harvssts, and to them
that labor = recompense of their toll
Now, therefore, i, Bsnjamin Harrison,
president Of the United States of AmeSica,
do earnestly recommend that Thursday, the
18th day of this present month OF November,
lie set apart as "a day of national thanksgiv-
ing snd prayer, and that the people Of our
country, ceasing from the cares and labors
OF thier working day, shall assemble in their
respective places OF worship and give thanks
To God, who has prospered ON our way,
and made our paths the paths of peace; Le-
seechin Him to bless the day to our pres
ent and future good, making IL truly one Of
Thanksgiving for each reunited home circle,
81 for the nation at large.
Ia witness whereof, | hereunto sat my
hand and caused ths seal OF the United
States TO lie affixed.
Done at the city Of Washington this LIST
day OF November, In the year of our Lord
1850 and Of the independencs Of the United
States the 18th. BENJAMIN HARRISON.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-02
surety on Bonds.

New York man Ito acqusintance)-'I
understand that your daughter is mar
RED" Yes" DO wellg" "0h. yes,
surpassed her mothers fondest dreams /"
II am pleased to hear IL. (After q short
silence.) So she has q good husband.
chr" "On. she has no husband ut all
she married an Italian prince"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-02

New HAVEN, Conn. Nov. 2-Dr. Sssver,
college physician, is growing anxious over
the uufavorable weather, which he fear.
will cause more sickness at Yale, such as
malaria, dIarrhsl ami the ike. No new
cases nf fvnhnii Ia "a annaarai
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-02

AURORA, Ill, Nov "A German farmer
mined Clough or Claff, from Little Rock,
Kendall county, drove to this city Thursday
with load Of cider. He stopped at Heck b
European hotel retired at 1880 p. m, and
yesterday morning Was found dead in bed.
He had blown out the gas on retiring. with
the transom and window tightly closed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-02
tn. Montan. Election Contest.

HELENA, Mont, Nov. mo decision was
rendered yesterday in the Silver Bow appeal
case. BY request Of counsel JUICE De Wolfe
will render his dec sion on Wednesday next
1t is understood that the board of oanv assers
have found irregularities in the count OF the
Silver Bow returns
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-02

FoRT SMITH, Ark, NV. 2.-Julge Par
ker, of the United States court, yesterday
passed sentence of death upon Coins, Jim
mon Burris, Harris Austin, John Billy,
Thomas Willis, NJ. James, jefferson Jones
George Tobler, and Charley Billiard, the ex
ecution to take place Thursday, Jan. 10
1890 This is the largest number by thre'
every hanged ON the same day
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-02
Railroad omoiais Resign In q Bunch.

COLUMBUS, o, Nov. 2.-G. R Carr, gen.
eral superintendent; his chief deputy, A. d.
Knabenshue, W. 7. Seymour superintendent
OF telegraph, and NJ. p. L. Booth, superin-
tendsnt Of the Hooking Valley division, all
Of the Hooking Valley Railroad company,
rendered their designations yesterday. 1t is
reported that ten other subordinate officials
have followed suit
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-02
Taksn UnRwares.

Unsuspected causes OF malaria exist
everyw here. A sunken lot partly filed
with water in the vicinity of your abode.
a new location upon land filed in, but
formerly overlooked or marshy, and
causes far more occult than these pro-
duce the atmospheric midsmd which
constitute the germs that. II inhaled,
ripen into fever and ague and congenital
maladies. A person taken unawsres with
a malarial complaint should. as soon as
1t declared itself, seek aid from the safe,
non disappointing. cordial medicine.
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which has
for over third of century. and In
every quarter OF the globe. relieved the
malaria stricken, and neutralized MAS
ma in air and water. The bitters impart
activity TO the stomach. bowels and liver
impels incipient rheumatism, and rene
dies inaction of the kidneys and bladder,
appetite and sleep are improved, and the
infrmlties OF age mItigsted bv its use.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-02
Walker. at Bridaeport. Conn.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Nov. AIT the end
of the fifth day the score in the pedestrian
contest stood: Hegelman, 29l miles; Guer-
rero, 2S6; Connors, 27e; Howarth, 81; Her
ty 26S; Taylor, 25S; Sullivan, 213
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-02

Apropos OF art things young lady living
on 81 Charles avenue, who has more brains
than money. has made Tor her mother. par-
Tor floor a wooden border. consisting OF
blocks Of tiles carved la furid and fiaring
design. a dado for the mantelpiece and tiles
for the fireplace finish up this room most
beautifully. VIEW Orleans Pirayune.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-02

WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. AIT the post
othc~ department the question to who
viii be appointed postmaster at Fittsburg,
Pa, does not cause even a ripple OF excite
nent In well informed circles 1t is b.
lisved that Postmaster Larkin will be per-
IN tied TO serve out his term, which expires
Jan ~, 1891. TIE president has about de-
cided, II Is said, where postmasters' com
missions expire within the next few months
TO allow the present incumbents 10 serve
cut their terms This action, 1t is said, has
been determined on, because ths civil serv-
ice commission has been pro1ding the post
Office department in the matter and in Of her
ways giving the department no end of
trouble.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-02
ColnaRn ofthn NIinta

WASHINGTON CITY. Nov. The total
coinage Of the minis during October past
amounted to 6.Ols, 1853, an OF this 81, 3lO,-
564 was in silver, $3.50. e65 in gold, and
$50, SO In minor coins; 8, loo, 85l standard
silver dollars were coined during the mon th.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-02
interested Peope.

Advertising q patent medicine In the
peculiar way in which the proprietor Of
Kemps Balsam for coughs and colds does.
is indeed wonderful. he authorizes all
druggists to give those who call for II Q
sample bottle free. that they may try 1t
before purchasing. The large bottles are
SOC and o.. We certainly would advise
a trial. 1t may save you from consump-
ton.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-02
LIE MARITIME CONFERENCE

Resumption of Its business After = Three
Day Recess-Committss Reports.
WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 2-Tns interna-
tiOnal marine conference resumed its session
yesterday after u recess Of three DAYS, taken
TO afford the committee time TO consider and
report on the subjects submitted to them.
The committees on systems and devices and
signals and sounds reported that thsir re-
port was finished aud in the hands Of the
printer. The COMMITTEES on lights also re-
ported It's work finished and in the hands OF
the printer, but that 1t would not be ready
for presentation for several days After the
committees had reported, Deleyats Good
rich, OF the United States, offered an amend
ment in relation to auxiliary side lights he
also offered an amendment providing that a
vessel being tOwed shall carry three white
lights instead OF three red Ones to indicate
she is being lowed Delegate Bisbse, OF
China, offered an amendment prohibiting
small vessels in crowded thoroughfarss from
crossing the Course Of larger Vessels, when
delegate Goodrich stated that IL was evident
that no work could lie accomplished by the
conference until the reports OF the commit
tees had been submitted, and moved thai the
conference djourn. His motion was agreed
to, and the conference adjourned until Mon
daV mnrufng
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-02
Pietro Throws Cannon.

PARIS, Nov. 2-The concluding bout be-
tween the wrestling champions, Cannon and
Pietro, took place last night aud was won by
Pietro, who threw Cannon squarely after q
five minutes struggle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-02

WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. All was do
cided at the cabinet meeting yesterday that
the proclamation by the president formally
admitting tn, two Dikotas to the Union
should he issued as soon possible, and
without waiting for the certified returns
from Montana AMI Washington. The proc
lamation admitting the Dakotss is being
prepared, and will probably be promulgated
to-day. As soon the certificates from
Mon tnna and Washington have been sent to
the president, he will issue another proclsna-
ton, admitting thoss two states
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-02

WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 2-Ths prssi-
dent yesterday afternoon received Admiral
Brown DeCoulson, commander in chief of
the French forces In the North Atlantic. The
admiral and several officers OF his feet were
accompanied by NJ. Roustan, the French
minister TO this country. and Secretary
Blaine. Afterwards the admiral called with
his party on Secretary Tracy at the navy
depar tnisnt, and was introduced TO the
chiefs Of naval bureaus, who had assembled
10 the sscretary's offios to meet him
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-02

WAsHNSToS CITY, Nov. 2-Ths secretary
Of ths navy yesterday accepted the cruiser
Charleston, built for the government by the
Union Iron works, Of San Francisco
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-02
London Lixh,ermeu to Go on strike

LONDON, Nov. 2-The London hghtermen
have decided to go out on strike next Mon
day against insufficient wages and an just
working schedule 1t is probable that they
will be joined by the dock laborsrs, out Of
sympathy with the lightermen who assistst.
the dockers In their recent great strike.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-02
A Big swell for Its Fair Fund.

NTw YORK, Nov. "A high railroad
authority is responsible for the statement
that the management Of the New Yorl
Central and Hudson Railroad company vii
contribute $4,000 to the worlds fair o
1892. But 1t is not known whether thii
amount will be given in addition to the sun
Of &2lO. 90 already subscrihad or not
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-02

What do you get an evening for wait
ing At entertalnments7 Five marks;
but u there il to be singing / must ask
ain"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-02

At midnighi seventeen bodies had been
recovered from the ruins. As nearly as can
be ascertainsd thirty three women aud girls
are still missing. The wrecked building was
800 feet long IL is rumorsd that the founda.
ton of that poI ton Of the building which
fell was over al abanponed coal pit. Sur
vivors relate Il at a sudden extinguishmeni
OF the lights In the weaving department was
the only warning they had OF the disaster
AL OF the occupants rushed with one accord
TO the main en- t. where most of the bodies
Of the victims we're found
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-02

The letters our wives don't care II We
do keep in our pockets instead Of posting
them-v's and KS.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-02

The cellars In Venice are nearly all
damp, but most Of the houses have Adri-
attic.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-02

Walter (who had been worrying his
Mamma. may ] eat some OF
these cakes7' Mother (sharply) Yes,
IL you'll keep your mouth shut.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-02-21
MORRoW'S VISIT.
The California COngressman-EIect Leaves the
Presidept.EIect in n Happy Frame of Mind.

The California COngressman-Elect Leaves the
PresidentEIect in Happy Frame of Mind.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Feb. 20.-The
visit OF Congressman VIM. W. Morrow of
California and his long conference with
Gen. Harrison to-day has given new i'm
petus to cabinet speculation and prognos-
tications. The California congressman
arrived from Washington by the morning
train and went out to Gen, Harrison 8
about 10 O'Clock He was not indis-
posed to talk about his visit Immediately
GA his arrival, and said that
he came to protest at California
and Pacific slope being left without rep
Fesentation IL the cabinet, as was cur
rently reported. He would not admit
that the president-elect had sent for
him, but intimated he had not been sent
for, and he came as representative of
the California and Oregon delegations in
congress, and had notified Gen. Harrison
by telegraph of his expected arrival. 1t
was apparent from his conversation prior
TO his meeting Gen. Harrison that he
was disgruntled and feeling indignant at
the suggestion that the slope would be
left out of the cabinet slate as at present
brought with him a pocket full OF
letters and petitions of the Pacific slope
congressman and senator's He spent
the forenoon with Gen. Harrison and was
his guest at luncheon After lunch the
general took him out for walk, calling
a the capital and viewing the city gen
orally to the special interest of Mr.. Nor
row, who is 4 Hoosier by nativity, hay-
ing migrated Westward from
from Wayne county some
forty three years ago. Later in the at
ternoon when Morrow returned to his
hotel, After passing some FIVE
hours in company with the president
elect, he was in an exceedingly pleasant
frame of mind q marked contrast with
the disposition he manifested on landing
here, BUT he had been Dramatically
sealed by some one and, TO all inquiries
and opportunities he would make no
statements touching upon the cabinet To
an Associated Press correspondent he
said that he was not at liberty
to talk of cabinet matters, and if he
were he hardly knew what he should
say. He could not, therefore, authorize
any statement as to the prospect of the
Pacific coast securing place in the cabi-
net. 1t was significant, however, that
the congressman would not admit that
his trip was a failure and that no prom
Use had been given him on behalf of the
slope.
There is a general remodeling of cab
met states since Mr.. Morrow s visit, and
the interior desk is being awarded to
Estee as the probable winner. This po-
sition the Californians have been asking
for from the beginning. As a conse-
quence Gen. John w. Noble S name is
not regarded with that certainty that
surrounded it last evening, as it is argued
that Missouri IS claims from a political
standpoint are second to California 5.
Serious uncertainty has developed re-
garding other names which have been
recently heralded as surely selected.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-02-21

field. Reports that Afghans intend to
begin hostilities against Russia in the
Bokhara are discredited.
BERLIN, Feb. 20.-The Cologne Ga
zette says Germany viii demand of the
United States government that it arrest
and punish KEEN, the American whom
many charge with having led the Mataaf-
ties in Samoa at the time of the repulse of
the Germans III December last.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 20.-Grash-
DAMN says party of 500 men viii re-
inferee the Atchineff expedition to
Abyssinia in the spring.
ROME, Feb. 2O.-An the cardinals
and bishops now in Rome visited the
vatican to-day and offered congratula-
tons to the pope upon the anniversary
of his election to the pontifcal throne.
LONDON, Feb. 20.-Much anxiety Is
felt at Algiers regarding the safety of
Mr.. Starr, agent for P. T. Barnum.
Mr.. Starr left Tangiers alone some time
ago for the purpose of crossing the desert
which swarms with dangerous fanatics.
He is now over a week due. Mr.. Bar
mum has given instructions to send out a
searching party immediately
LONDON. Feb. 20.-8Lr. Gladstone ar
rived in London to-day He was well
coined by great throng of people.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-02-21
BLOOD In HIS EYE.
California Congressman Looking After the
Pacific slopes Interest in Harri-
sons Cabinet

INDIANAPoLIs, IND, Feb. 20.-The
most interesting phase of the cabinet
speculation just now is the prevailing i'm
preston that the Pacific slope is going to
be left out in the cold. Until within the
past few days it has been generally be-
lieved that California would certainly be
represented, but recent publication of
the cabinet states, with California
omitted has given rise TO many con-
lectures as TO the cause The generally
tiOnal strife and too many ambi-
tious aspirants whose friends
were entirely too ready to
privately make detrimental charges.
Judge NJ. n. Estee was regarded as hav-
ing the best prospect Of being called, and
it is by no means regarded as settled that
either ms name or some other Californian
will not finally appear among the cabinet
stars. Gen. Harrison preserves his ac-
customed reticence about this as well as
all other cabinet matters. Congressman
William W. Morrow of San Francisco ar
rived from Washington at 10 clock this
morning and proceeded Immediately to
Gen. Harrison s. He comes to talk over
matters and to urge that the Pacific slope
be recognized The congressman had
blood in his eye, so to speak, W hen he left
for Gen. Harrison IS residence. and the
suggestion that California was going to
be left out brought from him quick pro-
test. He expects to return to Washing
ton this afternoon
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-02-21
Court of Appeals.
Special to the Gazette.

Special to the Gazette.
GALVESTON, Feb. 20 THE court of ap-
peals met to-day, full bench being
present. The following cases were dis
posed of:
AfirmedASever and Styles VS.. Inter-
national and Great Northern Railway
Company, Williamson county; Gulf,
Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company
VS.. Otto HoltkamD, Austin county; Jim
Mccoy VS.. the State, Bexar county;
Southern Pacific Railway Company VS..
Lew Brothers. Galveston county; Thomas
B. Presley VS.. the State, Jack county;
G. W. Williams VS.. the State, Kaufman
county; Allen Hugie VS.. the State, Free
stone county; Frank Wood VS.. the
State, Bell county; j NJ. Lunsford vs..
the State, Bell county
Reversed and remanded-C. G.. Risen
beck vs.. J. C. Lorenz, Austin county;
Jesse Beal, jr. VS.. the State, Austin
county.
Dissatisfaction Mertens vs.. the State,
Austin county; because recognizance
states no offense.
Submitted-Henry Bautsch VS.. the City
of Galveston, Galveston county, on briefs
for both parties; B. Houstaunan vs.. b
Lacoume, Galveston county, on briefs
for both parties; C. F. Hildebrand vs..
Thomas Goggan, Galveston county. on
briefs for appellant; Gus Schultz vs. City
of Galveston, Galveston county, on briefs
and oral arguments of both parties; C.
Fl. Whitney VS.. the State, jackson
county, motion to dismiss appeal; March
and Marsh VS. William Roane,
Waller county, motion to quash
citation and dismiss writ of error;
State VS.. W. O. Ellis, Raines county,
motion to dismiss submitted; Tom Muir
ply VS.. the State, Brazoria county, mo-
ton to dismiss appeal; Frank Milby,
VS.. the State, Jackson county, motion to
dismiss appeal; John B Brown VS.. the
State, Fort Bend county, motion TO dis
miss appeal; Gulf, Colorado and Santa
Fe railroad company VS.. j. W. Johnson,
motion of appellee TO strike out assign
ment of errors submitted on oral argu-
ment for appellee; Jim Riley vs.. the
State. Tom Green county, on brief by
state 1.-TWO cases; frankie Kingdom vs..
the State, Dallas county, on briefs for
both parties.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-02-21
A ROASTED MEXICAN.
A Fire That Creates Strong Suspicion That
Murder Has Been Committed

Special to the Gazette
LAREDO, TEX, Feb. 20.-About
O'Clock this morning small fire in the
Rincon del Diablo Devils corner in
the west end of the city caused small
excitement, and the FIRE alarm was
discovery the house was in ashes. II
building of two rooms The front room
was occupied by a man name d
Dlaz, his mistress and child. The rear
room, in which the fire originated, was
occupied by a peddler named Hilario
Semanicgo, who, having arrived in the
city last night from neighboring ranches
where he had been plying his vocation,
lodged with the parties above mentioned !,
as he had been in the habit of doing for
months past. To secure his horse from
any possible chance of being stolen, he
turned it loose in the room oe-
eupied by himself, placing hay in
one corner, near where he slept,
and left a candle burning on a
small box near his head The fire con-
sumed the building so rapidly that even
the parties in the next room barely
escaped. The door was broken open to
the back room and the horse badly
burned, its name and tail being COM
pletely scorched of, rushed frantically
out. Strange to say, Diaz,
who broke the door open, alleges
that he had forgotten that the
room was also occupied by human
ledger, and for an hour and half after
the fire had subsidized the body of Sc
manicgo was left roasting in the Goals
and ashes. It was then removed by out
side parties when the skull was found to
be crushed in and the roasted brains COW
cred portion of it. There are two
theories as to the manner in which the
victim came to his death. One is that
the horse after tipping the candle over
into the hay became frantic
and kicked its sleeping mas
ter fracturing his skull, thus
rendering him helpless victim to the
flames. The other is that parties sup
posing he was in posse lSion of q consider
able amount of money, the proceeds of
his sales in the country, murdered him
and set fire to the house to cover the
crime. Suspicion points to Diaz
as being an aecomplice, if not the princi
pal, should the latter theory prove cor
rect. AS yet no positive evidence has
been secured which viii hold him in the
court of justice. All the parties are
MeXicans.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-02-21
FRANCE.
De Freycinet and Oieline Jointly Engaged in
Forming Cabinet.

De Freyeinet and Meline Jointly Engaged in
Forming Cabinet.
PARIS, Feb. 20.-M. de Freycinet has
undertaken to form a cabinet ana it is
believed he VIII succeed. President Car
not this morning held a consultation with
Senator Faye with reference to a re-for-
nation of senatorial ministry. Suisse
quently the president urged NJ. de Frey
cinet TO accept the premiership. NJ. de
FreYeinet before replying wanted to con-
suit his friends. After a long inter-
view with NJ. Fouquet he returned
to the Elysee with Meline and
told the president he was willing to do
all III his power to relieve the country 5
uncertainty, but that it was important
for various reasons that NJ. Meline
should take the premiership. NJ. Meline
yielded TO u. de Freycinet IS persuasion,
and both are now jointly engaged in the
task of forming cabinet, III which it is
probable 81. de Freycinet viii take the
war portfolio