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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-15

Cleve md Talks About His Four
Years Work.
THE IF THE LIVING ISSUE.

And Civil Service Reform Here to Stay
Harrison Visited by . Delegation OF
Colored Men Who Want a Strong Man
for Attorney General - Prohibitionists
Have q Conference at Louisville, KY
Judge Devins' Cabinet Gossip.
BALTIMORE, Md, Feb 15.-The Sun pub
lishes special from Washington giving TO
view Of President Cleveland's administration,
based upon conversations with the president.
1t says that the president is thoroughly salts
fled with the outcome of his administration
and Its effect on the fortunes of the Demo
cratic party. He predicts great future for
the Democracy and asserts his unqualified de-
votion to it at is grand party" said be,
aand was never In better shape than it is at
present. When we consider the condition it
was in before the tariff issue was formulated
the want of unanimity, the wide diverg-
ence Of views on many points-and the
hearty support it gave me during the cam
paign, who can doubt that It's status has been
improved and that it has glorious future be-
fore itn
The president is as firm now as ever that
tariff reform Is the great living issue for the
Democracy He regards it as an issue in
harmony with the spirit and traditions of
the party, and one involving enormous bene-
fits to the people. He does not tolerate the
idea that the Democracy was beaten on the
tariff issue last fall Had certain conditions
been eliminated from the campaign" be says,
1--WE would have won decisive victory" He
thinks the defeat Of the Democracy is to be
deplored, because of the injury resulting &c
the public interests, but personally he ex-
periences profound sense of relief at the
prospect Of speedy release from the ordeal to
which he has been exposed during the past
four years. Il shall be delighted to be relieved
Of the cares Of the presidency" he says, land
on the 4th of March next, on purely personal
grounds, there will be no happier man in the
United States"
He believes that civil service reform has
come TO stay. He has endeavored to give the
civil service fair trial and expresses himself
as fully satisfied with the results. 1t is Ger
tainly far preferable, he says, to the spoils
system, and he has no fear that it viii de
generate into a mere bureaucracy. He is
earnest in its advocacy as being thoroughly
practical reform and in no sense undemo-
cratic. He thinks the work of his admins
tration has fixed this reform as a permanent
feature Of our system of government, and
that no party can afford TO antagonige it
openly.
The president is grateful at the effect of his
| administration on the prosperity and hap
piness Of the southern people, both hIacl, and
white. He believes il making no distinctions
between any of the sections, and he depre-
Gates strongly the revival of animosities,
| which were supposed to be dead and buried.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-15
A COlOREO DELEGATION
Asks the President-EIect for a Strong Man
for Attorney General.

Aoi oNhcAA'
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. IA delegation of
colored men representing seven southern
states, and headed by John NJ. Langston, of
Virginia, ex-minister TO Hayti, called on Gen
Harrison yesterday for the purpose of urging
him to appoint as attorney general man
who would see that the laws are enforced
The delegation was received in the front par
lor, and Langston introduced his companions
severally. When these ceremonies were con-
cluded Langston read the following address:
The undersigned would assure you that
they are loyal members of the Republican
party; that they reside in states severally
which are Overwhelmingly Republican, and
upon any fair election would give their
respective electoral votes TO such party by
large majorities. Such, however, are the
undue influences and frauds brought to bear
against the great body Of voters Of these
states that the desires of the Republican
masses are constantly defeated. We believe
that the fifteenth amendment should be main
tanned with fairness and vigor, and that
ample protection through federal agency
should be given every citizen. We can not
doubt that you agree with Us in such opinion,
and that you desire that such object shall be
accomplished in the interest Of the 1000, 900
Of American citizens who to-day In the south
are practically disfranchised, and whose
cause we represent and plead.
In view Of our present and prospective con-
dition, under your administration Of the gov
eminent we are profoundly interested in the
constitution Of your cabinet, 50 far, certainly
and specially, as concerns the attorney-gen-
eralship thereof. We offer you the name Of
no man for such position. Such course would,
we apprehend, be unbecoming. We ask SIM
ply that a person be appointed to such posi-
ton whose cordial acceptance of the great
American doctrines as respect citizenship and
the ballot for the humblest of our citizens
even though formerly slaves and outcasts-
would lead him to search diligently and thor
oughly for the law in such behalf, unin-
huenced and unwarped in Judgment against
our cause by reason of ill-founded, though
strong predictions and prejudices
The importance-the absolute necessity-of
the appointment TO the position which we
name Of a man who, in addition to great learn
ing in the law, is free from undue feeling and
bias becomes apparent In single moments
reflection. The officer, with his associates and
subordinate agents, is Of the first Importance,
and, such being our opinion, we have ventured
to bring it formally and earnestly to your
consideration II you have anticipated in
such appointment already made the sugges-
lions which we here offer, we shall ever be
your grateful fellow citizens.
Gen. Harrison replied very briefly, saying
that he was glad 30 much interest was mani
tested In the fitness Of his cabinet members
for the duties they would be called upon to
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-15
Blaine and wanamaker.

So far as the general public is Informed
but two cabinet ministers have so far been
definitely decided upon by President-elec,
Harrison. They are Blaine, for secretary
OF state, and John Wanamaker. the Phil.
aielphia merchant, for postmaster gen.
ersl.
In choosing Blaine Harrison seems &c
have been undeterred by GsIfeld's exper'
ience. Or. perhaps, 1t would be more
correct to say that while he disliked to
have him at the head OF his cabinet, he
yet preferred him there to mourning his
active enmity and that Of his large follow.
ing, which Is undoubtedly the dominating
force in the republican party. Judging
from his past record there is little doubt
that IL Blaine Is not allowed to run the
administration to suit himself, there will
be a row. and many men would prefer the
eruption to take place outside their family
cilcle rather than inside; but Harrison
seems to have thought otherwise and
to have decided TO trust TO chance and
events for being able to control his
secretary of state. The change
from Bsysrd TO Blaine is an unfortunate
one for for the country at this juucture,
when several foreign complications
are in process of settlement. Bayard
IL eminently conservative and pesce-lov-
ing Under his wise administration there
would be slight probability of this coun-
try drifting into foreign war. Blaine
is far different. He knows that war
would not only advance his own personal
fortunes and crafty his love for notorie-
~, but would probably place his party on
firm footing for years to come. The
tendency of all wars. If successful (Which
with our overwhelming material re-
sources, would no doubt be the case il
this instance) is to continue in power
the party conducting the government
when they are waged. Blsine's brie
tenure of the state department eight year,
ago shows that his policy will be senss
tional and jingoish.
And Wanamsker? This gentleman
connection with politics has been princi
pslly confined to last fall. when by hi
own contribution and solicitation amonl
his friends, he turned over to the repub
lican national committee 100000. L
it suppossble that If he had not swelleC
the Golfers of the committee with thii
enormous sum he would ever have beer
thought of in connection with the post,
master generalship? And If not, has ht
not virtually purchased his seat in the
chamberf
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-15
THE MARKETS.
Chicago.

CHICAGO. Feb. IA
Following were the quotations on the
board of trade to-day: Wheat-No. 2 May,
opened sl.o'ss. closed sloes4; July, opened
opened S&l4c, closed S4l4-ssc; April, opened
S5sc, closed a5c; May, opened $3.50, closed
351sc. Oats-March. opened -, closed 25szc;
May, opened and closed 27ssc. Pork-March,
opened =, closed SllOO; May, opened.
ll.l7Is. closed sll.a2D6. Lard March, opened
$6.h238, closed Sa.5,S.
The Union stock yards reports the following
prices: Hogs-MarAet opened moderately
active and prices l0c lower; light grades,
A.6oG47o rough packing, siSJ+.+e mixed
lots. $4.45G460; heavy packing and shipping
lots, $4401455. CattleMarket slow; beeves,
poor to choice, S3.0o14.60; bulk, $S.4OgS.0;
stockers and feeders, s2.l0G340. Sheep-Slow,
steady; native muttons. S3.T5Gl5.aO, corn-fed
westerns, S44Os4.so; lambs. $5.0OGs25
Produce: Butter-Fancy Elgin creamery.
stock, l0al0,sc. Eggs-Strictly fresh laid, lao
l8lfc; assice-house stock l0c. Dressed
ponitry-Chickens, 7@s1fc per pound; turkeys,
l06llc; ducks, l0a1lc. geese, S6.5O9700 per
dog. Potatoes-Choice Burbanks, a0G32c per
bu.; Beauty Of Hebron, S01S2c; Early Rose, 8Oc
sweet potatoes, Sl.5Js::.0O per Dbl. Apples
Choice greetings. Sl.50Gl.60 per Dbl. Gram
osrries-S6U per Dbl.
New York.
New YORK, Feb. Il
Wheat-Irregular; No. l red state, Sl.O6:
No. do, Csc; No. red winter March,
Ne; No. 2 do. CSC; do May. $780, do June, Sl.0Ol4
bid; do July, $3.50 bid. Corn-Steady; No.
mixed cash, Acc: do February, 40 do
March, 4414c: do April, $3.50. Oats Steady
No. white state. 39lkc: No.2 do, 3Dyzc; No
mixed February. aOsscdo March. sllsc.
hye-Dull. Barlsy-Quiet. Pork-Dull; new
SEQ; March. $8.9e;pril, $7.W.
Live Stock: Cattle-No mari et; dressed beat
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-15
Sued for Libel by Sexton.

LONDON, Feb. 15-Thomas Sexton, lord
mayor Of Dublin, has decided to bring suit
for libel against The Leeds Daily News for q
recent publication referring to lie Caron's
testimony before the Parnell commission On
the strength Of lie Caron's statement that
Sexton aided Brennan to fly TO France, the
paper accused Sexton of assisting prisoners to
escape from justice, and to cheat the gallows
Of its rightful victims Mr.. Sexton denied
that he assisted in Brennan's escape, but the
Leeds paper made no announcement Of the
denial
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-15
Kate Claxton Leaves the stage.

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Feb 15.--Kate Clax-
ton closed her stage career at the Grand Opera
house in this city on Wednesday night Miss
Claxton has been III for some time, and was
unable to take her part Wednesday night.
The lady is well off, financially, and has no
need to work and travel. Her retirement
withdraws one of the most talked about
women on the stage, her hair-breadth escapes
from burning buildings having been the
theme Of countless paragraphs. She has
been suffering from heavy cold, and her
physician says has narrowly escaped an at
tack Of peritonitis. She was somewhat Bet
ter last night.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-15
Trouble With Our Half-Brseds.

CHICAGO, Feb. l5.-Inteligence from
Church's Ferry, Oak, says that the half
breeds in Rolette county are in state of in
surrection at an attempt to collect taxes from
them They surrounded the sheriff Wednes-
forced him to disgorge what little he had
He has called for troops, and as there about
4 1000 of the half-breeds, and they have always
objected to paying taxs, there is considerable
excitement, and the st. John company of
militia are marching u the scene
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-15
a Driving Park.

Mr.. Henry schnitger has purchased the
tract OF land known as part of the Russell
estate east Of the city on the Jersey Ridge
road and intends TO make a driving park
this summer. He has applied to the city
council for the right to extend the Third
street railway line and If II is granted
will ut up an elegant driving park. Mr..
Schnitger is working for the best interests
OF the city and should receive the hearty
support Of all our citizens. A driving
park, such ashe proposes to have will he
an ornament to the city ard a splendid
place for horsemen to test the speed of
their fsvorite horses.-Davenport Iri-
bun<.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-15
BOUND TO HAVE PEACE.

A Robust Chairman Of o Prohibition Con-
ference-Notes of the Proceedings.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. 15.-The national
Prohibition conference resumed its meeting
yesterday morning In Liederkranz hall. The
hall was full Mr.. George Scott, of Lincoln,
Neb, was called to the chair, and presided
over the morning session. In few remarks
be said that in order to make the proceedings
interesting, the speakers would be allowed
but twenty minutes apiece. He further de-
clared that he intended governing the meet
ing BY the iron rule, and was determined to
have harmony If he had to fight for it.
At the afternoon session paper was read
by z J. Wheeler, Of New York, on the sub
ject, @Has High License Failedr 1t was
claimed that high license had not checked the
Increasing consumption of liquor, and that
the system was an easy method OF raising
revenue from vice, not worthy to be tndorsed
az temperance measure. After discussing
and adopting the paper, Professor Hopkins,
OF New York, moved that a resolution be
adopted calling ON the Prohibition voters to
unite in a call for a national convention, to
consist Of 250 delegates, and that 20 per cent.
Of the proposed convention should be compe-
tent to fix the aims and name Of the party.
Governor st. John denounced the reso-
luton as plan to shut Off woman suffrage.
After heated debate the resolution was de-
feated.
At the evening session DR.. ]. g. Evans, Of
Illinois, delivered an address, in which be
charged that the leaders Of the "anti-saloon
Republicans" were guilty Of Inconsistencies,
and that Albert Griffin, Of Kansas, had sold
out to the Republican party.
Spcretarv Thovpoo ROM a Iatfar from q A
Kean, Chicago banker, regretting his In
ability to attend the conference. Professor
Hopkins, of New York, then addressed the
conference. He said the Republican party
could not go back ON the liquor men, and tina,
Gen. Harrison owed his election to their in
terest. At the conclusion of his speech ths
| conference adjourned sine die
Nsydowers we're picked at Standish
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-15
Atrocious Case of Cruelty.

DETROIT, Mich, Feh. l5.-Persons on State
street yesterday morning were orror-stricken
to see large greyhound come tearing towards
them with his mouth wide open and his whole
body wrapped in flames His yelps of pain
sounded almost like human cries, and every
few yards he would stop and bite at the
flames The crowd s1ood powerless until a
man grabbed a blanket of horse and threw
it over the suffering trute, smothering the
flames. Could the crowd have caught the
one who poured kerosene oil on the dog and
then set him on fire it would have done him
bodily harm.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-15
Stole $4,000 from Uncle sam.

GENOA, Neh, Feb. l5-Superintendent
Chase, of the Indian school located here, has
disappeared and Government Inspector NAL
lett, who has been investigating the affairs Of
the school for several days, says Chase has
robbed the government of over s25, 900 One
Of Chase's methods was to write vouchers for
several times the amount due workingmen in
the employ of the school, which the men
would carelessly sign
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-15
Great Gladstone Meeting.

EDINBURGH, Feb. 15.-At Dundee last
night 10000 persons who are opposed to the
government assembled. Liberal speeches
were made, and a vote Of confidence in Glad
stone was passed The assemblage cheered
for William O'Brieu- The meeting was quite
ORDERLY
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-15
No Occasion for Surprise.

PARIS, Feb l5-The chamber of deputies
yesterday refused to debate the question Of
revision of the constitution when asked by
the ministry, and the result was resignation
Of the cabinet, move that caused much sur
prise. After the adjournment of the cham
expressing regret for the action taken. No
one has yet been called upon to form new
ministry. Gen. Boulanger has issued man
ifesto to the electors of the Seine, claiming the
credit Of overthrowing the Flouquet regime
During the debate the chamber was crowded
The prince of Wales and Lord Lytton, the
British ambassador, occupied seats in the
Diplomatic gallery
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-15
Same Trouble in Ireland.

LONDON, Feb. IA Liberal paper having
referred to the evictions on the Hawarden
estate, Mr.. W. E. Gladstone explained that
the tenants in question were getting hope
lessly in arrears with their rent, and denies
that any harshness or cruelty was shown
towards them
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-15
Prospects of Tobacco Tax Repeal.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 15.-The house
committee on appropriations held meeting
yesterday morning at which the Cowles bill
to repeal the tobacco tax was taken up and
considered All the members Of the commit
tee were present and it was voted to consider
the bill 1t is thought probable that if the
bill itself is not reported to the house a bill
containing its principal features will be. Bur
rows says that If a bill to repeal the tobacco
tax is reported 1t will receive the bulk OF
the Republican vote, and Cowles says large
majority of the Democrats will also vote
for
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-15
THE DAILY ARGUS
FRroAy FEBRUARY Is 80
I,I,no,.' q ,,ne Law

The Illinois gem" las now la effect
forbids the shooting handling or selling
of any game, except water fowl snch as
geese. ducks or-braots. and on the LIST OF
May the -privileee Of hunfing these Ceases
for the season The law provides One
of not less than $50 or more than $40 for
each bird found In your possession, or
having been shot by you. or upon nom
payment. ten days In the county jail for
each bird.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-15
Oberly on Timber Cutting.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 15.-Indian Com
missioner Oberly was before the senate COM
mittee investigating the cutting Of timber
on Indian reservations yesterday He did
not approve of the letting of contracts to
cut timber on these lands, but thought the
department had done the best it could under
the circumstances, in letting certain Of the
contracts stand-about 500 out of ZS1. He
was embarrassed by the retention of Agent
Gregory at the La Pointe agency, because he
did not have confidence In him, while the
secretary of the interior trusted Gregory i'm
plicitly
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-15
Rumor That Bismarck Has Resigned.

BERLIN, Feb. ia OF that Prince
Bismarck had resigned the chancellorship
caused prices to weaken slightly toward the
close of yesterdays session of the boerss.
Operators, however, attached small credence
to the report, which is totally discredited in
official circles
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-15

ALBANY, Feb. 15-Assemblyman Nixon
introduced bill yesterday making it unlaw-
full to sell, offer or expose for sale beef, NUT
ton, veal lamb or pork for human food
which has not been inspected while alive by
an inspector, who shall be appointed by the
authorities of the various cities, towns and
villages in the state This is a blow at the
Chicago Dressed Beef company, and some call
il q strike
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-15
The Builders Convention Adj ourns

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 15-The third an
nual convention of the National Association
Of Builders closed its sessions yesterday. It
was decided to have the next meeting held in
st. Paul about Jan. 20, 1890. The following
officers were elected to serve for the ensuing
year: President, Edward Z. Scribner, Of St
Paul; secretary, VIM III. Sayward. of Boston
treasurer, George Fapper, Of Chicago. The
most important action taken by the conven-
ton was the recommendation of an amend
ment to the lien laws providing that only the
actual personal labor performed by journey
men to the value of twenty-four days work
for each person be entitled to the protection OF
the law, and another Recommendation that
the association use its influence to have laws
passed making it felony for any person or
association to prevent or hinder an American
youth from learning trade.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-15
THOSE PARNELl LETTERS.
Five of Them Before the COmmissiOn-Ex
penses of the Times.

rive OF Inem Before the COmmtsStOn-Exs
penses of the Times.
LONDON, Feb. 1.-THE witness before the
Parnell commission yesterday was The Times
Solicitor Soames, who produced five of the
alleged Parnell letters. He said they had
been submitted to experts with specimens of
Parnell's handwriting from other sources.
He had also came across letters from Egan
three OF which had been found at the house
of Carey, one of the conspirators implicated
In the assassination of Trevelyan and Burke !;
two letters from Parnells secretary had also
been found at Carey's house The letters
were mostly obtained from a man named
Pigott.
On cross-examination Mr.. Soames said that
be was not consulted concerning the publica-
ton of the articles on "Parnellism and
Crime" These articles were prepared by
gentleman on the Times staff, who was as
sisted by a man named Flanagan, the son Of
an Irish judge The witness stated that in all
seventeen letters had been obtained from
Pigott, including letters written by Egan,
O'Kelly and Davitt He did not know the
precise amount paid for them by the Times.
The witness said he had first paid Secretary
Houston 81 900 and his expenses to America
and those Of his assistants Afterward he
had paid Houston sums aggregating $500
He had paid Moser 1900; Kirby, e250;
Thompson, $500.
Pigott, from whom Solicitor Soames testi-
fed The Times obtained the alleged Parnell
letters, is a Roman Catholic He was
formerly proprietor Of a newspaper which
was published in Dublin at the same Office at
which The United Ireland is published now.
When Pigott's paper ceased issuing, United
Ireland began publishing. "a n -
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-15
A Northern Pacific Onicial Killed.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Feb. ia telegram
was received yesterday at the general offices
Of the Northern Pacific railway from Ia
coma. W. T., stating that n. d. Root, assist
ant general superintendent of the road, had
been killed He was inspecting the operation
of steam excavator and the cable conveying
the power from the engine to the machine
suddenly frightened up and struck Mr.. Root
in the abdomen. He was thrown ten or
twelve feet and died O'Clock
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-15
The Weather We Nav Expect.

WAsHINGToN CITY, Feb. l5-The indications
for thirty hours from p. yesterday are
follows: For Michigan and Wisconsin,
Fair, except light local SHOWS on the lakes;
colder weather northeast erly winds. For In
diana and Hlinois-Fair followed by light
rain: warmer, followed by slightly colder
weather in Illinois, easterly winds. For Iowa
Rain or snow: colder easterly winds, becom-
ing northerly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-15

BIRMINGHAM. Ala, Feb. l5.-The Enter
prise Manufacturing company Yesterday re-
organized with a capital of 500, GOO and will
build cotton mill at once Great interest
attaches to the movement, as it is the first at
tempt to add cotton manufacture to the iron
industries here. The class of goods made will
be finer than heretofore attempted in the
sn,1th