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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-08
THE PRESIDENTS DAYS WORK.
Another Crush OF Callers and the Firs
Cabinet Meeting Attended to.

Another Crush OF Callers and the First
Cabinet Meeting Attended to.
WASHINGTON CITY, March Sat $50 a.
N. yesterday the president began his days
work, which consisted in receiving callers
and shaking hands with the populace. He
first received the inter state and state railway
commissioners, then shook hands with 1000
citizens, and then met q multitude of con-
gressmen and others who were looking for
offices. Very little could be done in this line,
however, more than whisper a word to the
president This continued until noon, and
after short rest the president at 1916 was
again in the East room, where he found more
than 100 negro editors Of newspapers waiting
to see him. These, together with large dele
gattop from Michigan, headed by Gen. Byron
NJ. Cutcheon, and q Tennessee delegation
were disposed Of in three-quarters of an hour.
Then the president went to luncheon with ex-
Governor Porter, Of Indiana At five min
utes after 2 o'clock he was again shaking
hands with small number of persons assem-
bled in the East room. Five minutes sufficed
to dispose of them.
During the three-quarters Of an hour in
tervening before 8 o'clock number Of sem
ators and representatives called. Among
them were Sawyer, Spooner, Sherman, Cam
eron, ingalls,, Mckinley and Butterworth.
One delegation OF callers consisted of Ari-
coma people, who urged the president to make
an early change In the governorship Of Ari-
zona owing to the state Of feeling between
the present governor and the legislature.
They wanted tbs change made at once, as the
legislature must adjourn on the 23rd inst and
necessary legislation could not be enacted
under the present governor.
meeting of the cabinet had been set for
$3.50, and there was large crowd waiting
outside with hands itching to shake that of
the president. Gen. Harrison's time was linn
tied, so he went on the main portico and
bowed to the assemblage Then he went to
the cabinet room and took his place at the
head of the big table
President Harrison gave a reception last
night to Indiana people. They were received
by President Harrison and wife, Mr. Russell
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-08

WASHINGTON CITY, March S-The selec-
ton of Senator Go man as c. lirman of the
Democratic caucus of the senate, instead of
Senator Harris, who has occupied that posi-
ton for years past, is matter of much com.
ment about the capitol. 1t is recalled that
Harris was one of the Democratic senators
who, III the senate in his advice to the presi-
dent, and in the national convention, favored
an advanced and aggressive position on the
tariff question, while German has at all times
been extremely conservative in his tariff
ideas, and was opposed to making the tariff
an issue i'll the last campaign.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-08
THE DAILY ARGUS
FRIDAY, MARCH s. 1889.

THE failure of the Panama canal
scheme seems to be absolute, and not far
from $3.50. 900, 900 have thus been hopes
lessly sunk, while the sum necessary to
complete the enterprise is estimated at
SOC, 200, 900 more. Work has nearly
been discontinued, and II is conceded
that IL will entirely stop within a few
weeks. While this gigantic failure is pit
iful Que for the thousands Of French peo-
pie who have Invested their savings in IL
through confidence in De Lesseps, it will
greatly improve the prospects of the MIC
aragua canal enterprise. In which Ameri.
can capital and genius are now earnestly
interested -Railpdy Age
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-08
The Reading Iron Works.

PHILADELPHIA, March, s-D.rector Geo.
F. Baer called the creditors of the Reading
iron works to order yesterday afternoon
About $50 Of the creditors were present and
the majority of those who We're absent were
represented by proxy. II was decided to
keep the works open and committee was
appointed TO investigate the affairs of the
company. The total liabilities were reported
at 81, 925 Ts5 o. of which ST, 1909 were wages
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-08
ITS A GERMAN SPECIAL.
And II Is Given for What IL Is Worth
But Great Scott

But Great Scott
New YORK, March S.-A dispatch to The
New York Herald from Breslau says that The
Schleische Zeitung prints the following SEN
sationai private Telegram from Samoa: The
German Corvette Olga has bombarded Ma
taata's camp The captain of the American
msn-of-war protested, but sesing his protest
disregarded, he opened fire on the Olga TIE
shell burstei between decks, doing much
damage. The Olga then directed torpedo
at the American ship, blowing her up with
all hands
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-08
The Pall.Bearers We're Colored Men

COLUMBIA, S. c., March s-A remarka-
BILE sight was witnessed Wednesday in Trim
ity Episcopal church, this city, which has
probably never before been seen In the
south. 1t was at the funeral of the Rev.
Thomas B. GARRISON, an Episcopal minister
of high standing, who has, for some years,
done much work among the colored people.
His ten pall-bearers were all colored men.
The funeral services were conducted by the
Rev. Ellison Capers, a general in the Con-
federate army.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-08
The Weather We MAY Expect,

WASHINGTON CITY, March s-Tbe indica-
tons for thirty-six hours from p. M yester-
day are as follows: For Iowa-Fair weather,
preceded by light snow in Minnesota; cooler:
portherly winds. For Indiana and Illinois
Fair weather, preceded by light rain in north
ern portion: cooler; northwesterly winds For
Michigan and Wisconsin-Light snow, fol-
lowed by fair, cooler weather. northwesterly
winds
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-08
A Vote In the Sonata.

WASHINGTON Cry. March The senate
held short session yesterday, the only mat
ter OF interest being a test of the strength Of
parties in that chamber. The vice president
was absent and had sent communication
asking leave of absence. Sherman imme-
diately offered resolution providing that
ingalls, should be president OF the senate pro
tenn. Harris nominated VOORHEES, and the
vote resulted in favor of Ingalls-29 TO 81.
The senate Adjourned to Monday
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-08
Robert Garrett Getting Well Again.

MEADvILLE. Pa, March S-Robert Gar
rett and party arrived in this city yesterday
afternoon in two private cars, the Baltimore
and Delaware. They were driven about the
city for several hours Mr. Garrett, in con-
versation with representative of the United
Press, showed much of his old-time spirit. The
party left this morning for the City of Mex
leo, and expect to reach their destination
about the 3lst inst
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-08
A Conference of Greenb,cl,er,

WASHINGTON CITY, March s.-There were
fifty people at the rational Greenback con-
ference at Wi lards hall yesterday. and
eighteen states were represented The entire
proceedings consisted of speech-making, and
the reading of an ad iress prepared by COM
mittee appointed for the purpose. of which
George 0. Jones was chairman This com
mittee said it would leave a declaration of
principles TO the convention in Cincinnati
next Septamher
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-08
Michigan,

LANSING, Mich March 8 The house passed
concurrent resolutions yesterday for COM
mittee Of investigation of the cause of the
death of two patients at the Pontiac asylum,
which the press has declared We're caused by
cruel treatment. Bills were passed authoris
ing the Incorporation of gas and oil pipeline
companies, aud to provide penalties for fraud
ulent conceaiment Of goods covered by mort
gage. The hall of the representatives was
occupied last night by a woman's suffrage
meeting, the speakers urging the legislature
to pass the bill granting municipal suffrage
to women
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-08

LONDON, March s.-The principal witness
before the Parnell commission yesterday
was man named Coleman, who had been en-.
gagged for years as a government spy on the
Fenians in America. He said Macauley, one
Of the Phoenix park plotters, had told him
that the league paid him for his part in that
assassination. The case was adjourned until
the Eth inst
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-08
Some Alien Capital soooped

LONDON, March 6-The recent decision by
the supreme court Of Washington against
the Oregon Railway and Navigation COM
pany, denying the company's power to lease
its system, has caused quite panic among
the company's Scotch investors at Dundee
who estimate their loss at 100000 The
decision, they claim, wrecks the company
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-08
Began War on Commission,

NEW York, March e-The joint trunk
line committee adjourned yesterday after
adopting resolutions not to pay commissions,
to urge connecting lines not 10 pay them,
and to invoke the action of the inter state
commerce commission in cases where lines
persist in paying them
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-08
Seized 700 Boxes of Opium

SAN Francisco, Cal, March s-The
customs officers made an important seizure
Of opium on the steamer Empire Wednesday
morning. Seven hundred boxes, worth
a 200 were captured, having been smuggled
In from Departure bay by Edward Jansen
and J. Gaven, sailors, who are now under
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-08
The Conference OF Eapca,or.

WASHINGTON CITY, March s-The topics
of discussion at the session yesterday of the
National Educational association were man
ual training, its psychology and its adapta-
bility TO graded public schools; and the quail
iflcations aud work o. school superintendent
and PRINCIPALS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-08

He that lacks time to mourn, lacks
time to mend" The better way Is to
take pain In time, fight it daily and
hourly with Salvation OIL. and not have
anything to mourn about. You can buy
this splendid remedy for twenty-five
cents bottle at any drug store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-08
AN ASSASSIN AT WORK.
Narrow Escape of IL British Sentry
Dynamite Plot Suspected.

Narrow Escape of IL British Sentry-A
Dynamite Plot Suspected.
HALIFAX, n. S, March 8--About o'clock
Wednesday night Sentry Byford, who was
on duty at the powder magazine, was fred
at twice, one shot SCATTERING two of his
fingers and the other passing through his
hat. The sentry fred three times, but it sup
posed missed his mark. The man got clear
away before the alarm could be given. A
military inquiry into the shooting was begun
yesterday.
The military regard the affair as plot to
blow up the magazine with dynamite, which
would have resulted in an appalling disaster
1t Is supposed the man who shot at the SEN
try intended to murder him and then blow
up the magazine. A picket in the fence was
torn away several days ago, and it is now be-
lieved this was done to enable the fiend to
reach the magazine and kill the sentinel
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-08
Bedford Had to Move on.

DENVER, March S.-Ex-Congressman Bel
ford was yesterday ordered from the floor of
the Colorado state senate, where he was
quietly sitting at the invitation of member
A member from .Arapahoe county called for
the enforcement of the rules excluding visi-
tors and the sergeant-at-armS was instructed
TO request Judge Belford to leave
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-08
Six Men Were Not Burned.

CHICAGO, March ga dispatch from
Kansas City yesterday says that no one was
seriously injured at the fire in the Metro
poltan street car stables Wednesday night
The men supposed TO have been caught by
the flames escaped by rear entrance.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-08
STATE OF UHIo, CRY OF TOLEDO, !
LUCAS COUNTY. 8 s.

FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he
is the senior partner OF the firm of F. J
CHENEY 81 Co., doing burness in the
city of Toledo, County and State afore.
said, and that said firm will paw the sum
OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of HALLS CATARRa
CURE. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and sHbscribed In
my presence, this 9th day Of December,
A. d, 'S8. A. w. GLEASON,
SEAL Notary Public.
(~~)
Halls Catarrh Cure ia taken internally
and acts directly upon the blood and
mucus surfaces of the system Send for
testimonials, free. F. j. CHENEY &
CO.. Toledo, o.
SSold by druggists, 75c.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-08
Not a State Department Case.

WASHINGTON CIT, March s-Secretary
Blaine said yesterday concerning the alleged
abduction OF Lucy Spellman from Kansas
City by two British subjects, that the de-
partment could not interfere in the matter
that it was case which should be referred
to the civil authorities
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-08
Young siCeIs Croo.edne.s

New YORK, March s-The examination of
Pension Clerk Robert Sisel on charges of
forgery, etc, was continued yesterday Sigel
made bad mess OF his attempted justifica.
ton of his acts, and Commissioner Shields
held him in s. 900 bail for trial on the charge
of forging Mrs Heinsmans signature and
$4,000 on the other charges The grand jury
has found true bills against Sigel on all the
charges
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-08

LONDON, March s-President Legitime Of
the Haytien republic has cabled to the
foreign Offices of all the European powers,
declaring that he has crushed the rebel lion
In Hayti. and demanding recognition a. the
rightful ruler of the republic
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-08
Representative Laird in Washington.

WASHINGTON CITY, March. s.-Represent-
ative James Laird, Of Nebraska, who has
been seriously Ill during the whole Of the last
session of congress, has como to Washington
very much improved in health. He has not,
however, entirely recovered.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-08
The big Four" Combination.

pew while he was here yesterday said that
the consolidation of the big Four" with the
Bee Line would probably be effected, and that
Ingalls, would be retained as president, and
Mr.. Laying, of the Bee Line, probably be
made vice president.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-08
Wisconsin.

MADISON, Wis, March s.-The senate yes
terday passed the bill giving circuit judges
$4,000 per annum and expenses when away
from home on duty. The house bill forbid
ding the teaching of German in the public
schools was laid on the table. The house
passed bill to exclude minors from trials Of
a scandalous character. The senate railway
committee has decided in favor Of indefinite
postpnement Of the Taylor railway bin,
which puts railway tariffs In the hands Of
three commissioners.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-08
Born and Died In Prison.

CHICAGO, March s-Mrs Gurley, the
woman who is held at the county Jail on the
charge of abducting little Annie Redmond,
became the mother of o child Wednesday
night. The infant died In half an hour. Mrs
Gnrley is doing wall
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-08
The Vatican Il Satisfied

LONDON, March S.-The Daily News Rome
dispatch states that IT, Vatican is satisfied
with the make up of the American cabinet.
The propaganda is informed that American
relations with the holy see will be of the most
cordial character
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-08

Harrison and wife, and Mrs Nike. The
marine band was present All the notable
Indiana people now in the city attended.
The president has determined to hold no
more general receptions this week.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-08
Big Snowfall In New HAMPSHIRE

WooDsvILLE, n. E., March s.-Two feet
Of snow fell throughout New Hampshire dur
ing the twenty.four hours ended last evening.
Railroads are somewh 1t interfered with
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-08
Man. Wife. and Children Murdered.

ST. LOUIS, March s--Information comes
from Paducah, KY, that Mitchell PEBBLES and
his wife and two children We're found muir
dered in bel in their home on Duck Creek
yesterday morning. No particulars are given
but it had been reported that Peebies had re-
ceived considerable sum OF money, and it is
supposed that thieves entered the house and
committed the horrible deed for the purpose
of robbery Great excitement exists in the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-08
A shocking Tragedy.

PETERSBURG, Va, March "a shocking
tragedy occurred near Wakefield in '.5...ses.
county on Tuesday last n. n. Baine, a
prominent citizen of the county, had been
charged with making improper advances to
a l4-year-old sister OF Carlton H. Marks,
aged ~. Tuesday afternoon Baine accom-
panied by his wife, went to Marks house to
deny the charge. While he and Mrs Baine
and Mrs Marks were discussing the matter
young Marks came up, and, after a few
words with Baine, shot him twice with pis-
tol in the presence of his wife. Baine dropped
dead Marks surrender I'd himself and was
committed to Jail Previous to the shooting
the families had been on the most intimate
terms
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-08
Notary Public

Paris still holds the monopoly for the
production of designs In calico printing
in Europe, especially of those Of the bet,
ter class.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-08
THE MARKETS.
Chicago.

CHICAGO, March Z.
On the board of trade to-day quotations were
as follows: Wheat-No May, opened 81 .O2lS
closed Sl0SlS; June, opened 9SItc. closed "a
July, opened a0c, closed Sos4c Corn-No
May,opened DC closed 3d1sc; June, opened and
closed 3oisc; July, opened :s5Ssc. closed $3.50
Osts-No. May. opened 271se. closed 2o9s-sIc;
June, opened 2j9sc, closed 2ossc: July opened
-. closed :Jlsc. Pork-May, opened SIP 32le
closed Sll@; June, opened Sl2 32lb. closed
Slls7ta July, opened sl2.50. closed Sl2u1.
ard-May. opened S5.l0. closed $685..
The Union stock yards report the following
prices: Hogs-Market opened active and
firm; prices 80 luc higher. light grades, sass
@4.S; rough packing, S4.Ut0gI.65; mixed lots,
si6tl9f.Si, heavy pack ng and shipping lots,
s4.'0G,Ls5. Cattle-Quiet; values weak; good
TO choice. Si.UGs450; poor to fair, S3.0olD3. 81;
cows, Sl.6oGo3'6: stockers and feeders. y. $50
$40. Sheep-Weak; lower. muttons, S.. 80
@5.Us lambs, S5.U0&60o. corn-fed westerns.
S4.4G6s 100
Produce: Butter-Fancy Elgin creamery. 26
@2Sc per III; diaries in lines, lS1l1c: packing
stock, lOGl2c. Eggs-Strictly fresh laid, $50
l3I1c per doz. Dressed poultry-Chickens, 71
lO14c per ID: ROSTERS. sc; turkeys 1lql4c; ducks
I2c; geese, s6.Jo17 90 per doz. Potatoes-Choice
Burbanks, aGG3oc per bu; Beauty of Hebron, 30
@S'c; Early Rose, 2Sl1SOc; sweet potatoes, 81. rs
02.2o per Dbl Apples-Choice greetings. 81 30
02W per bbl poor lots, 75cG1Sl.oo. Cranbsr-
ries, bell and bugle, S5.V00a.00 per Dbl.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-08

Growing and shipping oysters 10 be-
coming lively business at Pensacola
Fla.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-08

The weather is springlike 10 northern
Montana, but unfavorable for stock
raisers. as cattle are suffering for water.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-08
New York
NEW YORK, March

Wheat-Quiet; No. red state, sl06
No. z do, Ttsc; No. = red winter March. 500;
do April, s6Itc; do May, asIsc. Corn-Steady;
No. mixed. 45c cash: do March, s4l<c; do
April, 44ssc; do May. 4&ISo. Oats-Firmer; Ne.
white state, 90: No. do, Si9ac; No g
mixed March, SIC; do April, slisc; do May.
3lSSc. Rye-Duu. Barley-Quiet Pork
Dull: new mesa, Sl2.751lS.S5. Lard-Stsady;
March and April. $3.50; May. s7D
Live Stock: Cattle-No market dressed beef.
dull; native sides, 506kc . %; days Liver
pool cable advices quote American refrigera-
tor beef dull at ss4c q 10 Sheep and Iamb.-
Market dull; sheep, S4.0O0s rs; lambs, $1,000
f&6. hogs--Quit-; $A.s0Gob.0
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-08
FIXING TELEPHONE RENTALS.
A Bill Passed by the Illinois Senate-LeE
islatIon In Indiana and Elsewhere.

A Bill Passed by the Illinois senate-Leg-
islation in Indiana and Elsewhere.
SPRINGFIELD, Ills, March s-The most
important transaction Of the senate yester-
day was the passage OF Eckharts bill to reg
ulate he rental Of telephones. 1t received
every vote cast but nine members were alb
sent and four-Fuller Shumway, Shut and
Strattan-did not woe; neither did Chap
man, who was presiding pro tenn. A long
debate took place on The bill amending the
fish law, but it was recommitted without &C
ton. A bill was passed requiring tax col
lectors' books to show the sale of lots for
taxes, etc A bill requiring the consent of
the county judge to mothers release of
the putativs father Of her Legitimate
child was also passed and Crawford
gave notice OF moving a reconsideration.
In the house an attempt to engraft free
fchool book amendment on the school law
codihcation bill was defeated and the bill was
ordered engrossed Tue same action was
taken with the bill to elect railway and ware
house commissioners. A county option bill
was read for the first time. The bill repeal
ing the anti-boycott TEXTURES of the Merritt
conspiracy bill was reported and recon-
niitted, Bills were intr oduced: To prohibit
S-A'A AhDOA1 w AhNoi SOl atS SySiOuc oiiu WI
nado insurance companies; for compulsory
education; defining the qualifications of loco
motive engineers A Lii was favorably re-
ported to appropriate 100000 for two new
insane asylunIs
Indiana.
INDIANAPOLIS, Marcel Son the ground
Of unconstitutionality Governor Hovey
yesterday vetoed the metropolitan police bill
and the bill to provide board of public
works for this city. The bills were passed
over the veto The senate passed the deflci-
ency bill with the "tying up" provisions at
tached thereto The hons bill to repeal the
act making it penal offense for strikers to
Interfere with the running of trains was
also passed The house passed the bill au-
thorizing loan of 81 100000
The officials whose selection has been taken
out Of the hands of the governor and put
into the hands Of the leI ,slature met yester-
day and decided to 60 or with the discharge
Of the duties Of the Offices and then If the
state auditor refuses the n their pay to 60 to
the courts with the matte q.