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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-24
The Tariff BrIin the House.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 24-The general
idea at the capitol is that the vote on the
tariff bill in the senate being on strictly party
lines, has solidified the Democratic party in
the house. The ways and means committee
appears to have control again and no one for
a moment expects that the bill may be re-
ferred TO some other committee The men
who are so anxious for relief from the tobacco
tax that they have been talking little of
voting for the senate Till in order to get it.
have practically decided that they can not
follow such course without injury to them
selves and their party. They hold that if
Senator Brown, of Georgia, who is, by all
odds, the most advanced protectionist in the
party, could not vote for the senate bill, then
no Democrat can. The Republicans of the
house do not expect to ever hear of the bill
again after it goes t. the committee. The
prevailing belief is that the bill viii never
get into conference.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-24
GENERAL LEGISLATION
Gets a Chance in Both Houses of Con.
press for a DaY.


gress for Day.
WASHINGTON CITY, Jan 24-The resoiu
ton providing for Joint meeting of the two
houses of congress on Feb. Is next, at D. IN
to count the electoral vote was passed by the
senate yesterday. Rildleberger and Blodgett
made explanations OF the pair which had SC
much TO do with the Iassage of the tariff bill
Riddleberger said he thought both of them
misunderstood the az cement as he had only
intended to pair on an amendment The bill
granting the Big Horn Southern railway
right-of-way through the Crow reserva
ton in Montana was passed The
antitrust bill was considered brief
ly, verbal amendment made and the
measure laid over, The bin for the relief OF
the State National bank of New Orleans, fol-
cotton seized by the government after the
war of the rebellion was amended and passed
and conference orce red The Union Pacific
funding bill was taken up so as to make il
unfinished business and then laid over The
bill to permit the Baltimore q Ohio railway
TO lay tracks across certain streets during the
inauguration period was passed The re
mainder of the day was devoted to Distric,
affairs and a brief executive session, after
which the senate adjourned.
The house considered the sundry civil bill
and added an appropriation of $4,000 for re
pairs to the Chicago custom house. The
steam press question then came up and mo-
tions were made to strike out the clause al
lowing only cent Per thousand impressions
(withdrawnl, TO make the royalty so cents pei
thousand and to make it 81 per thousand. A
lively debate on the llbor question followed
and pendins a vote the house adjourned
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-24

THE contest over the speakership of
the next honse is rapidly developing into
a regular Kilkenny cat fight among the
republicans. Two factions, one led by
Messrs. Cannon and Reed. and the other
by Messrs Burrows and Mckinley, had
quite spirited spat on the floor OF the
house last week Mr. Reed got into a
passion when be saw how he was losing
the leadership which he has held undis-
puted for four years. This fight was the
result OF some fine work on the part OF
Mr.. Blaine. He has espoused the caus e
of Mckinley and is determined If possi>
BILE To have Tim elected speaker. In this
connection il is interesting To note that
so confident is Blaine of being the next
secretary of state. that he has already
been making promises to members of the
next house. OF patronage under the state
department, in order TO make votes for
Mckinley
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-24
ABBREVIATED TELEGRAMS.

Alexander Cabanel the noted French
painter, is dead at the age of IS years.
About 5000 Frenchmen killed themselves
last year. Twice as many commit suicide Id
July as in December.
Fire late Wednesday night in the sever
story building IS and 80 Walker street, New
York, caused about $1,000 damages.
A riot took place between coal miners near
Roanoke, Va, Wednesday, in which it is re.
ported that five whites and two negroes were
killed.
The coal firm of NJ. J. Gaggney & Co.,
Brooklyn, n. ", has failed The liabilities are
placed at 100000 and the assets are said to
fully cover them.
The Nova Scotia Telephone company has
decided to amalgamate its interests with those
of the Bell Telephone company of the United
States and Canada.
John A. Baureisen was sentenced to the
penitentiary at Geneva, Ills, Wednesday, for
dynamite work against the ''Qn road. An
arrest of judgment was granted until Mon
day.
Hon. Levi P Morton, vice president-elect,
has secured the residence of Professor Alex
ander Graham Bell, at the corner of Sixteenth
street and Rhode Island avenue, fronting
Scott circle, Washington City.
Vice President Holcombe, of the Union
Pacific road has issued a circular abolishing
the office of general superintendent, and
directing the present incumbent, Edward
Dickinson. to report for special services.
For Turing young girls from their home<
under pretense of employing them as servants
and attempting to accomplish their ruin in
Paramount park, Philadelphia, Patrick Brad
ley was sentenced to 20 years and month.
solitary confinement in the penitentiary
Wednesday.
A dispatch received at the navy department
at Washington City Wednesday from Phil
adelphia, announced the death of Passed As
sistant Surgeon W. G. G. Wilson. HI
was found dead Wednesday morning il
his bed, on board the receiving ship St Loui,
at the League Island Navy yard.
Senator Quay, accompanied by his sor
Richard, left Washington City for Florids
Wednesday afternoon to remain until the
| end of February. The senator asked the
United Press to announce that he would op
| pose the appointment TO office of any mar
who applied to him for assistance prior tc
March !
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-24
FORCING A DECISION
As to Whether Robertson Was Lieutenant
Governor of Indiana

As to Whether Robertson Was Lieutenant
Governor of Indiana.
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 24-The Democrats of
the senate began a movement yesterday
that will probably end in the courts,
and the question as to whether Robertson was
lieutenant governor will be involved A reso-
luton was introduced requiring the auditor to
report whether he had paid Robertson and out
OF what fund. The Republicans, while oppos-
ing the resolution, declared that of course
Robertson had been paid as lieutenant gov
ernor The resolution was passed, and its
significance is that whatever has been paid
will be stricken from the appropriation and
put upon the auditor, to pay out of his own
pocket, and then the courts will come into the
case.
A bill was reported favorahly making it a
''riotous conspiracy" for any persons to band
together or wear masks and commit trespass
OF depredations of any kind against persons or
property. The punishment is fixed at from
three to ten years in the penitentiary. This
is aimed at the white Caps" In the house
a bill was introduced prohibiting the teach
ing of German in the public schools, and an
investigation of the state house plumbing was
ri
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-24
DIDN'T ROB THAT TRAIN.
A Would-Be Robber Dumped OF by Two
Plucky NJ essengers.

CINCINNATI, Jan. 2t.-The s p. m south
bound express on the Cincinnati Southern
road was boarded by robbers just beyond
Ludlow. The road climbs the bluffs for two
or three miles from that place, the grade
being quite steep. The train had scarcely got
beyond the lights of Ludlow when man,
heavily masked, knocl ed at the rear door OF
the express car and one of the messengers,
thinking it was the conductor or brake
man, opened the door. The fellow at once
made for the front door, where vigorous
pounding announced the presence of another
person The messenger, Henry Carroll, and
his assistant made desperate fight, and sue
ceeded in dumping the would-be robber on,
and he rolled down al embankment and dis
appeared The other robber seemed to real
ize that something was wrong and his knock
ing ceased. At the TOP of the grade the mes
senger pulled the bell rope and stopped the
train, but the robber On the front platform
disappeared before he could be caught. 1t is
not known whether the man thrown off was
hurt or not. There was a large sum Of money
on the train.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-24
THE MARKETS.
Chicago.

CHICAGO, Jan. q.
Following were the quotations on the
board of trade to-day: Wheat-No. 2 Febru-
airy, opened a4I4, closed E5ac; May opened
se54c, closed 96s4c; July, opened 90l4c. closed
SSs4c. Corn-No. February, opened and
closed S4ssc; March, opened 35Isc, closed 35ssc;
May. opened 36ssc. closed a6s4c. Oats-No .
February. opened -, closed 2,S4- SEC May,
opened s74-ssc, closed 27ssc. Pork~Febru-
airy. opened Sl2l2ls closed SI20o March.
opened -, closed ST.. l21s; May, opened Sl2 80
closed Sl2.40. Lard-February, opened So ~
closed S6.9ele.
Tue Union stock yards reports the following
prices: nogs--Markct opened moderately
active, light grades steady heavy lots SC lower,
light grades, S4.sOl5.05; rough packing, $40
04.S: mixed lots, S4.S0G4.9j; heavy packing
and shipping lots, S4.s5G5.O. Cattle-W eak
and depressed; beeves, good TO fair, SLUG
340 medium, Si6dG3.9O; good, S4.Un9i4O; cows
81 40Q3.Ul: stoCk@rs and feeders. Sz2HGo0
Sheep Firm; native muttons, S3.Jo45OD
western corn-fed, Si.JG4.7O; lambs, So 700
SIS
Produce: Butter-Fancy Elgin creamery,
s5ac.8 per h.; fancy dairy, l31l7c; packing
stock. l5GtI6c Eggs-Strictly fresh laid, l51
l5lSc: ice-bouse stock not wanted. Dressed
poultry-Chickens, 7Gs1sc per pound; turkeys,
l0llllc: ducks l0Illc. geese, S6.5Ol7.00 per
doz. Potatoes-Choce Burbanks. 3lG-53c per
bu.; Beauty of Hebron, 3lGsS8c Early Rose, 3Oc;
sweet potatoes, $l.75Q12.U per Dbl. Apples
Choice greetings, $l.55lll.S5 per Dbl. Gran
berries s5.OOD6.50 per Dbl.
New York.
New YORK. Jan. 3.
Wheat-irreguiar: No. red state ST. .05; No.
do, ses3.c. No. red winter January, 9456c;
do February. 2l4c. Corn--Dull: No. 2 mixed
| cash. Axe; do January. 4254c: do February,
43lsc; do March, 44sSc. Oats Steady; No. /
white state, 3tdp40c; No. 2 do. Sic; No = mixed
January. 3lAc: do February. Size Rye
Quiet. Barley Dull Pork-Dull; new
mess, Sl375GhOO. Lsrd-Quiet: January,
S73S: February. 1914.
Live stock: Cattle-Dull and lower for all
grades below prime; common TO prime native
steers, $365@4.@ y lou IDS; oxen, S32JQA. Is;
bulls and dry cows. S2.0O0325 Sheep and
lambs-Sheep. about steady; S4.OOG5.5O 2 ms;
lambs, firm: S52507.S7h. Hogs NominaIly
unchanged, S5.a05.70.
ROCK ISLAND.
Hay-uplaud prairie, ST06s.
HAy-Tmotny-new $70S.O.
Hay-Wild, S6:000S6 ".
Rye-bOc.
Corn -2a04a
Potatoes-260Ssc
Turnipe-lbc.
Ooel-Soft 11c /: had 800
Cord Wood-Oak, Aab: Hickory Is,
Stzsw-t 500: balsd - 90.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-24
e ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE.
Bills to Regulate Things Continue to Come
ln-CuIlom Elected.

ln-CuIlom Elected.
SPRINGFIELD, Ills, Jan. PA resolution
was introduced in the senate yesterday pro
viding for the submission to the people of a
prohibitory amendment to the constitution
bill was introduced TO prevent the cleaning
out of a mans house by the foreclosing of a
chattle mortgage requiring regular foreclos-
ure proceedings: also a bill requiring labor
disputes to be settled by arbitration also pro-
viding that III suits of employees for wages
due them, the Judgment shall include dam
ages not to exceed 10 per cent. of the
wages and reasonable attorneys fee:
also providing that the state advertise
for bids tn furnish textbooks for the schools,
and no other books be used than those decided
upon In the house Haines requested permits
sion to vote for United States senator, and
received Democratic applause when he voted
for Palmer. Bills to regulate the price of
Illuminating gas, to regulate the weighing of
coal by mine operators, to require licenses 10
be granted female physicians, to regulate
stock yard charges, to prohibit proxy mar
riages, were introduced, together with large
number on other subjects
Both houses met in joint session and con-
flrmed the nomination of Senator Cullom to
recollection
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-24
DOUBLE FUNERAL AT escANAsA.
Michigan's Late Lieutenant Governor ant

Michigan's Late Lieutenant Governor and
w. 4. Cochraue Buried.
EsCANABA, Mich, Jan. 2i-The funeral Of
Lieutenant Governor Macdonald yesterday
was the largest gathering of the kind ever
seen in this city. The whole city was heavily
draped in mourning, and business of all kinds
was suspended. The body of W. F. Cochrane
was brought to the Macdonald residence and
lay in state by the side of the dead lieutenant
governor until noon when both bodies Were
buried together. Mrs. Macdonald and her
daughter were utterly Frustrated and could
not appear al the funeral.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-24
THE KEMPER COUNTY TROUBLES.
Three Of the "Nigger" Killers I'm Duranc
NiIe-Peare Assured

Three of the 'Nigger" Killers I'm Durance
SiIe-Peace Assured.
New ORLEANS, La. Jan PA jackson.
Miss, special to The Times Democrat saws:
The sheriff of Noxubee has written letter to
Governor Lowry saying that he has three
white men in Jail who have been arrested for
completely in the late Kemper county trouble
After their arrest wa rants were sworn out
against them and they will be turned over to
the sheriff of Kemper county. The govern
or's assurance to these sheriffs of his earnest
and unstinted support in their efforts to sup
press crime and restore order in their respec-
tive counties has inspired confidence, and the
sheriffs are working ca -nestly Comprehend the
lawbreakers. tits now certain that no fur
ther oursage will occu. in either of the coun-
ties in connection with the recent troubles
The governor telegral ,hed Sheriff Rogers to
continue his efforts ard to spare no time or
expense in securing o.her persons connected
with the affair.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-24
Resigned Railway Presidency.

MILWAUKEE, Jan. Alt tranSpired yes
teriay that Charles L. Colby several weeks
ago resigned the presidency Of the Wisconsin
Central Railroad company, which controls
and operates the various branches of the sys-
TEN, including the original Wisconsin Cen
tral railroad. His successor as president of
the Wisconsin Central company is Joseph l.
Colby, of this city, and Edwin H. Abbott
succeeds him as president of the old Wscon-
sin Central Railroad company,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-24
The Weather We Nav Ex,ect

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 24.-The indications
for thirty-six hours from p. III. yesterday are
as follows: For Indiana and Illinois Fair,
weather, except in southern portions light
local rains; variable winds; colder. For Mich
igan and WisConsin-Eair weather, EXCEPT
along the lakes light local SHOWS OF rain:
colder, except in western Wisconsin nearly
stationary temperature; variable winds For
lowa-Fair, warmer weather. preceded in
southeast portion by colder; variable minda
generally southerly, veering to westerly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-24
Land Irrigation Scheme for New Mexio,
STRICKEN DOWN ON DUTY.
Congressman Burns. of Missouri. Seriously
III with u stroke of Paralysis.

ConRressman Burns. of Missouri. Seriously
Ill with u stroke of Paralysis.
WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. n. -Congressman
James n Burns, of Missouri lies in u critical
condition at Wizards, the result of stroke
of paralysis on the floor of the house at z
O'Clock yesterday afternoon The sundry
civil appropriation bill was under considera-
ton at the time, and Butterworth called out
to Burns, who sits near him, that now was
for the time for him tBurns) to offer his
amendment about which he had formerly
consulted Butterworth. The answer returned
not being audible, Butterworth approached
Burns and discovered that he had an impedi.
ment in his speech, and a sluggishness in his
walk. The two left the chamber and pro.
ceeded to the outer porch, and the
fresh air temporarily beneftsed him
He and Butterworth then walked to the
appropriation committee room of the house
where Burns became rapidly worse Hs
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-24
A GENTLE HINT TO BISMARCK.
Appropriations Reported I'm Connection
with Our SnInoan Relations.


WASHINGTON CITY Jan. 2+-As result
of the meeting of the foreign relations COM
mittee yesterday morning Sherman reported
to the senate an amendment TO the consular
and diplomatic approx ration bill to insert the
following: For the execution of the obliga-
lions and the protection of the interests of the
United States existing under the treaty be
tween the United States and the government
of the Samoan Islands S5O0,000 or so much
thereof as may he necessary, to be ex-
pended under the direction of the president,
this appropriation to oe Immediately availa-
BILE" Also the following paragraph: "For
the survey, Improvement and occupation Of
the bay and harbor of Pagopago in the island
of Tutinla, Samoa, and for the construction
of the necessary wharves and buildings for
such occupation and for coaling station
therein, under the direction of the president
500, 600, this appropriation TO be Immediately
d yailuhip y
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-24

the pistol was firing If had would have
turned it toward my own heart"
"Your honor, that is all, said Mr.. Crews.
"Now, Mr.. Elliott, said Mrs Rawson, turn
ing toward the assistant states attorney, u
am ready for you"
Mr.. Elliot said that as Mrs. Rawson had
been on the stand all day he thought it pro
per to postpone the cross-examination over
night and allow her to come prepared for it
in the morning. Mrs. Rawson said she was
ready to go on now, but Mr.. Crews told her
she had better wait
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-24
THE PRESSURE HAS "RIz."

Minnesota Breathes Freely and Her SeDa-
tor Is vindicated.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, Jan 24-The report of
the house committee investigating the alleged
wickedness in the process Of nominating a
United States senator was brought in yester-
day morning, and it was in brief that some
attempts at bribing had been made but
neither Washburn nor Sabin was involved
The first ballot elected Washburn, as fol
ows: w. d. Washburn. 107; Durant, 20 !;
Start, 8; Wilson, 2; scattering, 3; whole mum.
Der OF votes cast, 141 necessary to choice, IL
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-24
plAeoLIcAL WHlTe-cAP OUTRAGE.
\ Respectable Married Woman Brutal,
Mhipped in Her Hushand,s presence.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. PA special to The
Journal from Monroe county, Indiana, says
that Mrs Lou Wright married woman
who lives quietly with her husband in til,
vicinity of Bryants creek, was dragged out
of her house at a late hour Tuesday night by
number of masked men and brutally beaten
with limbs of trees. Six men stood guard
over her husband while the others admins
tered the whipping. The woman had pre-
viously received threatening letters from
unknown parties, the animus of which wa.
traceable to some idle gossip about her char
acter previous TO her marriage
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-24

MRS RAwsoN. questions later, sir"
Mrs. Rawson told her story from beginning
to end. She was discursive, irrelevant in
much, and impaired to her statements strong
personal bias. But she was also graphic, ex-
act i'll details, and impassioned The court
room was full of respectable appearing men
and women, and the witness was on the stand
for five hours
The witness began by telling how she got
acquainted with Banker Rawson through ne
gotiations for the purchase of house, and
then went on:
"Mr. Rawson proposed marriage to me in
the early part of 1885, but he did so in such a
way that treated his proposition with indig-
nation. In August | was in New York Mr.
Rawson telegraphed me from Newport that
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-24
A Candidate for Doorkee,er.

WASHINGTON CIT, Jan. 24-J l.
Wheat, of Wisconsin, has appeared in the
field as candidate for the doorkeepership of
the next house He is a one-armed soldier,
was warden Of the Illinois penitentiary and
doorkeeper of the Illinois state senate, and
served during the war in Massachusetts,
regiment He expects to get the support
therefore, of the Wisconsin, the Illinois, and
Massachusetts men.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-24
The Widow RaVson.
Interesting Proceedings in Chi
cago's Cause Celebre.
MRS. RAWsON's GRAPHIC RECITAL,

How She Came to Marry the Banker
His Repeated Pops and Final Tri-
umph-The Lady, Given a Loose Rein.
Talks for Five Hours---A Barberous Al
fusion to the Bankers Want of Hair
The Shooting of Whitney.
CHICAGO, Jan. 24-In the trial of Mrs.
Meckie L. Rawson for the shooting of Maj.
Whitney the principal witness examined in
the criminal court was yesterday the defend
ant herself
Mrs. Rawson was given the fullest oppor-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-24
Wisconsin.

MADISON, Wis, Jan. 24.-In the assembly
yesterday morning there was a food Of petit
tions for the enactment of more stringent
laws for the suppression of houses of ill-fame
The only bill of importance introduced in
either house was one prohibiting any persons
TO hereafter commence the practice of medi-
cine in the state without having previously
passed an examination before commission
OF seven physicians appointed by the gov
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-24
Chicago Socialists Meet Unoppo.ed.

CHICAGO, Jan. 4.-An immense crowd Of
Socialists packed Waverly hall last night
upon the occasion OF the regular meeting of
"A. r Parsons assembly No l." at which
Mrs. Lucy Parsons, the Anarchist agitator,
was announced to speak on The New VS. the
Old Religion" during which she made many
filings at the church, which were loudly APP
plauded. There was no interference with the
meeting by the police.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-24

tunity to tell her story.
By previous under
standing Ass S t a n I
States Attorney FL
lott refrained from
interrupting the mar
rative with numerous
objections, and when
he did once in a While
throw in a remark,
Mrs. Rawson would
turn upon him with
R" Keep quiet" or 81
dwill answer your
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-24
Iorh w. POTTER.
THE republican party is loud in its p

The republican party is loud in Its pro-
testations of love and admiration for the
soldier, but 1t often passes him by like II
does the humble darkey whenever polit-
cal preferment is to be granted. An in,
stance of this kind is brought to mind in
the reelection of Shelby M. Cullom to
the United States senate by the republi,
can legislature. while the democratic
members voted for that gallant soldier.
Gen. John NJ. Palmer.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-24
Subscriptions from the White House.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. M.-President
Cleveland and Secretary Whitney have each
given sos, and Col Lanont $40 to the fund
being raised by the Savannah newspaper
men for the family of the late Edwin Martin,
who died during the Jacksonville yellow fever
epidemic. The total Of the fund is still less
than 81 600
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-24
The West Virginia MIDDLE.

CHARLESTON, W. Va, Jan 2.-The stun
ton here Is aboua as follows: The legisla-
ture is composed of w members. In the sem
ate the Democrats have IL; Republicans ID,
and the Union Labor l. In the house are:
Democrats 81, Republicans 10, Union Labor
3. President Carr of the senate has given the
Republicans out of on the elections COM
mittee
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-24

Complexion powder is an absolute me-
ccssity of the refined toilet In this cli-
mate. Pozzoni's combines every element
Of beauty and purity.