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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-21
VARIOUS propositions have been adj

VARIOUS propositions have been adj
vanced for the purpose of doing away
with the distractions which prevent the
prompt transaction Of business by the
house of representatives. but the question
as vet remains unsolved. The most
plausible plan suggested is return to the
old scheme of doing away with the desk.
now allowed the members, and substitute
ing benches for chairs. after the manner
Of the British parliament, the assumption
being that members would then give theiI
undivided attention to the public business
and not divert themselves with news
papers and private correspondence. 1t is
hardly to be expected that such a remedy
would improve the practice OF congress
men. II they had not something to oc-
oupy themselves with except the matters
under consideration. they would not be
Ia their seats at all. They would retire to
committee rooms and there answer letters
and read newspapers, TO be found in the
cloak rooms chatting with each other. 1t
10 acme advantage to have them in sight
when they are needed, but ii would be a
very optimistic individual who would ex-
pect many members to remain long upon
q bench, no matter how comfortable the
art of the upholsterer has made 1t. The
great difficulty is to get the house to vote
when the mo quorum" feDd has the
door. There will manifestly be quorum
present, but the difficulty is to get the
members to record their votes. There
are seuersl classes OF members in the
house. A few srs at all times attentive,
voting on every proposition that comes
up. Another contingest will answer on
Q sica cooe vote, as that does not involve
any loss OF time. When 1t comes =. 0
standing vote, which requires some avs.
tca exertion, the number of responses on
vote greatly diminish. On the tellers
being ordered, which compels those de-
string to vote to leave thar seats tempo,
rsrlly and walk between the tellsrs. there
IL another heavy decrease 1t is au exer-
else entirely too violent for many of the
public servants. Ultimately there Is q
yea and nay vote. Even then some mem.
bers are too indifferent to respond until
the roll is called the second time. A
quorum is then probably shown, but al
hour has been lost that might have beer
saved II every one present had voted on
the erst division. It isn't rules that give
the filibusterer so much advantage as the
disinclinstion OF about half the member
ship Of the house to do anything until
forced to do II.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-21
The Illinois CentraI's Reply.

NEW YORK, Feb. 21.-The Illinois Central
directors yesterday resolved that while the
terms of their charter precluded them
from signing the Interstate Rail-
way association agreement, they would
give their moral support-so far as
may be consistent with the best interests of
the company-to the aims and objects of the
association in the establishment and MAIN
tenance of rates so far as they may conform
to the laws of the various states In which its
roads are located and with the interstate
commerce law. They also instructed the
president to notify every employee of the COM
pany that If he wilfulIy violates any of the
rates established by the board of directors be
will be dismissed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-21
NOT ENTIRELY HARMONIOUS.
The Tariff Reforiners Can Not Quite Agres
Henry George Speaks.


Henry George speaks.
CHICAGO, Feb. 2l-The second session o.
the tariff reform convention opened yescer
day with full attendance of delegates, anc
Chairman Morton presiding. Some routin.
work was done and then Mr.. Smith, Of Iowa
criticized the Mills BILL saying that it was
very defective. He insisted, however, tina,
if the tariff as not revised there would bs @
financial disaster, and that soon.
MIR. Edmunds, of Illinois, said be thought
the proceedings Of the convention were run.
ming in groove that tended too much to-
ward fres trade He offered resoiuti on
advocating a tariff on luxuries and free trads
in necessities This led delegate to suggest
that Mr.. Edmunds had gotten into the wrong
convention. 1t WIS moved TO lay Mr. Ed
mundS resolution on the table, but under tho
rules II went to the committee Oh resolutions
Aretas w. Thomas. of Texas, read a paper
on Duties on Metals and Ores and Mr.
Emerson Chadd, secretary Of the Massachu
sets Tariff Reform league made brief ad
dress.
Mr.. Hancock, of Philadelphia. chairman O,
the committee on resolutions said that aftel
very careful discussion and some compromis
the committee bad unanimously reported TIA,
following resolutions, the adoption af whicl
he moved:
I'VE hold that it is the natural right O
every man to freely exchange his labor or tn
product of his labor to the best advantage
we declare ourselves unalterably opposed t.
the so-called protective system, and deman,
the prompt abrogation of all protectiv,
features from the tariff; and we believe tn,
will r. fjll IIl,se p,
Of property only by exacting at the earlies;
day practicable such legislation as will apply
the American principle of free trade between
the states to the United States i'll their rela
tions to the world"
The committee also reported and moved
for adoption resolutions providing for the
appointment of committee empowered t
prepare an address to the public and to per
feet plans for propagating the principles EN-
bodied in the resolutions
long discussion followed, which LASTED
until after O'Clock. the eastern delegate.
especially those from New York, ATTEMPTED
% postpone consideration of the resolutions
The first half of the first resolution wa.
adopted after two-hour's debate but til,
second half was discussed until adjournment
and finally failed to pass. The convention
seemed evenly divided on it, but the chair
man decided that the call for a division O,
| tha question came too late
The principal speakers at night at Cen
| trail Music hall were Henry George, job
Goldman, Of Massachusetts, and j. A. Bun
rows of Nebraska, president Of the Farmer
National alliance. Mr.. George declared L
| favor of absolute free trade, and bis speec
was well received by the large audience pre-,
emit
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-21
PREPARING TO LEAVE HOME.


The President-EIect Getting Ready for His
Trip to Washington City.
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb 2l.-Arrangements for
leaving here on Monday afternoon next are
progressing at the Harrison home Judge
Gresham, who is here attending to his court
duties, was Gen. Harrison's guest Tuesday
night The arrival yesterday Of Congressman
William Morrow, Of California who it Is
said, was summoned by the president-elect)
has strengthened the belief of those who desir
that the Pacific coast shall b. represented in
the cabinet that something may yet be done
in that direction
1t was decided Tuesday night that the
George Fl. Thomas post G. 4. R. will escort
the president-elect from the New Denison to
the Union station on Monday. This is the
only formal demonstration there will be in
connection with his departure.
Gen. Harrison and the mem oers of his fam
ily attended the Assembly" ball and banquet
at the Denison last night
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-21
Tenderiy Laid Away.

The funeral services of the late Mrs
Thomas Gray were held at the family
homestead in South Rock Island yester
day afternoon, Rev. W. s. Marquis Of
the Broadway Presbyterian church Off
ciating. There was large attendance
Of friends, and a wealth Of floral tributes
The pail bearers were T. ]. Robertson,
DR.. W. T. Msgill, Dr. J. W. Stewart,
]. D. Taylor. W Thompson. and Geo.
Lamont.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-21
Muncntine,. Bride Effort

The joint committee Of the Muscatine
city council and the Muscstlne Bridge
company have presented to the common
council of that city the form of fran
chise, authorizing and providing for the
construction Of high bridge lover the
Mississippi river between the city Of Mus
catine, in the state of Iowa, and a point
opposite said city in the county of Rock
Island, In the state of Illinois"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-21

combined to present picture rarely wit
messed The Marine band furnished the
music, and the processio IN marched to Trinity
church, where mass was said with great elab
grafton Of ceremony, the celebrant being
Cardinal Gibbons A sermon was preached
and the procession again formed and marched
back to the college, where banquet wa:
served. At night degrees were conferred.
Fireworks closed the days celebration. Ont
of the most prominent of the prelates present
is Archbishop RYAN, of PHILADELPHIA
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-21
MOTHER AND CHILD CReMATeD.
Narrow Escape OF the Father and Tw,
Other Children.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb 2l-The dry goods
and trimming store Of lsidore Horen, Gle
South street, was burned cut last night The
third story was occupied by Max Schwartz,
hs wife and three chiliren- The flames
spread rapidly through tbs building and be-
fore the fire department arrived on the scene
Max Schwartz jumped from the window and
came crashing through The awning He
criei out that his wife and children were IN til
third story. The flremen finally succeeded in
rescuiug the two children, out Mrs Schwartz
and her e-weeks-old baby we're suffocated by
the smoke and were found dead, the babe
locked i'll It's mothers arms
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-21
A Mighty shsky Structure, Any Way.

HARTFORD, Conn, Feb. 2l.-Investigation
into the Park Central hotel disaster seems to
show that the building was very poorly con-
structed and Of a very weak character Sew
eral Of the sub-contractors who assisted In
building the hotel in 1873 testify to the insult
hcient strength OF the foundation and inferior
quality Of brick and mortar used
The remains OF Night Clerk Perry were
found in the ruins Wednesday, Medical men,
after further examination, are now satisfied
that the charred pieces Of flesh and bone
found nea- those Of Mrs. Whiting are por-
tions of the body Of her husband, Mr. Andrew
F. Whiting, actuary Of the Hartford Life
aud Annuity Insurance company This
makes the number Of dead twenty two, and
accounts for all known positively to have
been in the building
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-21
The Connecticut Mutual.

HARTFORD, Conn, FEB. aL-President
Greene, of the Connecticut Mutual Life Insur>
ance company, has asked tle state Insurance.
commissioner to investigate the affairs Of the
company at once, without waiting to reach it
alphabetically in his annual inspection. The
request will be complied with. Mr. Greene
says the conlpany's business has not been af
fected by tbs Indianapolis defalcation, but II
order to remove all doubt Of its prosperous
condition he wants the facts officially an
h,lnI ,r>od
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-21
A SCOTLAND YARD SCARE.
The Irish IDvincibles Said To Be Plottii
for Assassination.

The Irish IDvincibIes Said To BE Plotting
for Assassination.
LONDON, Feb. 2].--The Scotland Yard
officials have received Information leading to
general belief in police circles that the In
vincibles are engaged in perfecting the de-
tails Of most desperate plot to murder
several Of the high officers of the govern
mont. So circumstantial are the stories
poured into tho ears Of the police officials that
even Lord Salisbury is impressed with a
belief In their truth, and notwithstan1-
ing his persistent refusal hitherto to
permit himself to be guarded by the officers
of the law, no was yesterday placed under
the protection Of the police, the men assigned
to the duty of protecting him keeping him
constantly In sight Balfours personal safe
ty has for some time past been q special
charge of the police, and it Is likely In view
Of this latter scare that several other men,
beers of the cabinet will avail themselves Of
such protection as Scotland Yard may be
able to afford them against the real or sup
posititious assassins lying In wait for them
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-21
Michigan.

LANSING, Mich, Feb 2l.-A bill that viii
entirely prohibit the sale in this state of Chi
cago dressed beef was introduced in the sen
ate yesterday. All the meat sold in the stat
has to be inspected on the hoof at the locality
where it is butchered. Bills to regulate pools
trusts etc. to tax all railway property a
actual cost value; to compel railways to sol
all their surplus real estate within a year
were introduced
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-21

TIE state board OF agriculture yester-
day decided to locate the state fair for
the next four years at Peoria. The
location is certainly more central and
tisfactory than that of the last two
years, and Peoria has abundant facilities
for making the fair a success in every
particular
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-21

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, Feb. 2l-Peoria wa,
chosen on the thirtieth ballot yesterday by
the state board Of agriculture for the location
of the state fair for the next four years, the
towns competing being Chicago, Peoria, De
catur, Bloomington, Springfield, Olney, and
Freeport
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-21

this country. The
cardinal, the arch
bishops and the blsh'
ops all wore theii
rich costumes and
tn Q brilliancy OF
their attire, the gray
uniform of the ca
de's, the priest,
with their white cas-
socks over the IL
long black robes,
the students and al.
umni all wearing
medals comnemora
tiNa nf thu pcOos;Nn
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-21
Janesville's Opera House Burned.

JANEsvILLE, Wis, Feb. 2l.-Myers Opera
house, the handsomest theater in the state
outside of Milwaukee, was completely de-
stroyed by fire yesterday afternoon On the
lower floor were three stores, J. II. Jones'
grocery, DR.. Roberts Office, and J. p Worth
ington's saloon. On these the loss is $50 900.
and the entire loss is over S6O,OOO
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-21
Governor Larrabee.s LIBEL Case.

Dies MONIES, Feb. 2I-rhe case Of the
state VS., Governor Larrahee, charged with
criminal libel, was called IN Judge Conrad.
court yesterday The distinguished defend
ant was not present HIS counsel requested
a speedy investigation, but counsel for the
prosecution asked for more time in which &c
prepare their case, and it WIS granted
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-21
The Weather We Nav Evaac@

WASHINGTON CRY, Feb. sl.-'che indications
Tor thirty-six hours from p. N. yesterday are
as follows: For WiscorIin-Fair weather. fol.
lowed by snow; warmer; southarly winds, be.
coming easterly. For Indiana and illinois,
Fair, warmer weather; southery winds. For
Michigan-Fair weather, except light snow
along the lakes; much warner; southerly
winds For Iowa-Fair, war ner weather;
southerly winds
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-21
Wisconsin.

MADISON, Wis, Feb 2l.-YesterNisy closed
the time for introducing bills and there was 6
torrent Of them Among them were the fol
lowing: Prohibiting unions among insurance
companies; prohibiting training for prizs
fighting; requiring the teaching Of patriot
ism in the public schools; forbidding the heat
ing Of railway trains by the use OF stoves
making insurance companies responsible fol-
their agents representations, and many
others of more or less importance rbe bill
asserting the jurisdiction of Wisconsin over
the east half Of the St Croix river has beor
amended SO as TO meet the appreciation OF
nearly all the lumberrnen inter. sted
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-21
Liberal Leaders In Council.

LONDON, Feb 2l.-Lord Roseberry gave a
a banquet to the leaders of the Liberal
party last night, at which Gladstone, al
though scarcely recovered from the fatigue
of his Journey, was present The subjects
discussed are not definitely known, but it is
understood that resolution dealing with
Irish affairs was formulated which will be
offered as an amendment TO the address re-
plying TO the speech from the throne
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-21
Some Notable Horse Sales.

LEXINGTON, KY, Feb. 2l.-W. L. Sim
mons, of the Ash Grove stock farm, has sold
the bay FLY Marie Jansen, years, by Bet
terton, dam by Daniel Lambert, to Budd
Doble, of Chicago, for $4,000. J. E. Mad
den, of this city, has sold the black gelding
Wilkins, years, by George Wilkes dam BY
Mambrino Patchen, to 81. N. Davis, Chicago,
for 81, 800
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-21
Death of an old.Tims Editor.

BosroN, Feb. 2L--Justin Jones, an old
time editor and publisher In Boston, Hart
ford, Greenfield, Mass, and Cleveland, died
at Cromwell, Conn, Tuesday, aged ID. I'm
der the pen name Of Harry Eazei" he issued
many stories. He leaves widow, five sons
and two daughters
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-21
ONE HUNDRED YEARS OLD.

The Roman Catholic College at George
town. d. c., Celebrating.
WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 2l.-The centen
NAL celebration of Georgetown university
commenced yesterday morning. At II
o'clock the long proce ssion started from the
college gate. 1t was probably the most i'm
posing ecclesiastical procession ever seen In
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-21

comes next, with 20, 81; Indiana granted Is,
1893; Michigan, Is ,43;i; Iowa, ID, 564; Pennsyl.
vania, 5000; New York, 1885; Missouri,
1928; California, L IFS; Texas, II, ARE; and
Kentucky l024S
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-21
A seriously IN Congressmau.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 21.-Congressman
Burnett, of Massac husetts, who has been
troubled with pneumonia for some time is
seriously ill., He was restless all Tuesday
light and was not So well yesterday morn
ing His condition occasions his friends
lauch uueasinsss
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-21
1t Is England Boulanger Is After.

BRUssELs, Feb. 2l.-It Is stated here tina
Lord Lytton, British ambassador to France
has Informed Lord Salisbury that Gen
Boulanger discourages war with Germany
but is bent on provoking conflict with Eng
land when he shall come into power
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-21
DIscharging the Panama Canal Force.

PANAMA, Feb 81, via Galveston. Five
thousand five hundred men we're discharged
from the canal works on the 18th. The con-
tractors continue to curtail the work on all
the sections. There is a strong military
force on the line OF the canal t. maintain or.
dor
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-21
Rurped Nearly the vybola Tour

SANTA Rosa. Cal, Feb. sl.-The bushes,
houses and most of the residences in the will.
age Of Guerneville. Cal, were burned yester-
day, the fire starting in defective fiue in a
hotel There are about 500 people In the
place The loss Is stated at 1850, 600
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-21
De Freycinet VIII Try His Hand.

PARIS, Feb. 2L-M De FreycInet has
finally consented to undertake the formation
Of ministry, and 1t is generally believed
that he will be successful.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-21
Gladstone ArrI YES An LONDON

LONDON, Feb. 2I-Gladstone arrived herr
yesterday. He was met by a large CROWD
and cheered heartily. Replying to an Italian
deputation Gladstone said he had left beauti
full Italy in body, but not in spirit
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-21

Salvation Oil cures rheumatism in from
- to 4e hours. Swellings and bruises In
few hours Ali pains and aches almos,
Immediately upon application. Price
twenty-five cents a bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-21
THE MARKETS.
Chicago.

CHICAGO, Feb. 20.
Following were the quotations on the
airy. opened Sl.0e, closed 81 .0o5s; May, opened
SILL. closed Sl.O95s July, opened a4ssc
closed $3.50. Corn-No. i February. opened
and closed Sc; March, opened s4Isc closed
5it4c' May. opened a514c, closed $3.50. Oats
February opened 2olSc, closed a5s4c; May,
opened 2.ssc, closed 2Is4c; June, opened, 2o34c.
closed 27c. Pork-February, opened SLIGO
closed slos5 March, opened sll.O0
closed Slo.es; May, opened sll.l7ls, closed
$ll.lO. Lard-February, opened $3.50. closed
S655.
The Union stock yards reports the following
prices: Hogs-Marhet opened rather slow,
bGlOc lower: light grades, S4.4sl4.6J. rough
packing, S4S44.40; mixed lots. S440d46 IS;
heavy packing and shipping lots, S44oa4 90
Cattle-Market stronger: beeves. S3OlSbI. 65:
bulk. s3.ooG4W cows firm, Sl.eo93.l0; bulk,
S20G2.60; stockers and feeders 81 2y1A3 al
Sheep-Steady; native muttons. S37oa5. Oo
medium to good, S3.4094.7O; lambs, 81. 100
eco.
Produce: Butter-Fancy Elgin creamery
SGS per h.: fancy dairy, laaIl7c: packing
stock, loSlo,&c. Eggs-striotly fresh laid, lsIf
Ollie; ice-house stock l0c. Dressed
poultry-Chickens, 78llc per pound; turkeys,
l0Gl3c; ducks, l00lSc. geese, S6.50a7.OO Der
doz Potatoes-Ohoice Burbanks, 26l2so per
bu.; Beauty Of Hebron, 2802sc: Early Rose, ssc.;
Choice greetings, sl40a1.5o per Dbl. Gran.
oerries-s5O006.0o per Dbl.
New York.
New YORK. Feb. 20
Wheat-Irregular; No. red state, S1.Os;
NO. do. SLOWS; No. red winter March, eez<c:
do May. sl.0l1<; do June. Sl.01ss. corn-Steady;
No. mixed cash sc; do March, 4414c; do
No. No. white state. sec: No. 2 do, SOy<; No. 8
mixed February 3O2<o. do MARCH ,na<cs
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-21

OF the 21.726 people arrested In New
York City In the last three months only
seventeen were editors and reporters
The New York press is behaving itself.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-21
JOHN w. POTTER

OMAHA has determined to try brick for
street paving. They are all bricks out
there.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-21
L. L GoRsuoH, N D.,
nm or

We will give 800 for any case of
eatarrh that can not be cured with Halls
Catarrb Cure. Taken internally.
+. j. CHENEY & Co.. Props. Toledo. 0.
~Sold by druggists, 75c.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-21

All hemorrhnges, are quickly controlled
BY that household remedy. Ponds Ex-
ract.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-21

An apple tree near Fresno, CAL. Is re.
ported to have borne one ton Of fruit the
past season.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-21

A man who has practiced med cine for
20 years, ought to know salt from sugar
read what he says:
TOLEDO. O., Jan. 10, 1887.
Msssrs. F. J. Cheney & Co.-Gentle-
mens-I have been in the general
practice Of medicine for most 40 years
and would say that in all my practice and
experience. have never seen a prepare
ton that could prescribe with as much
confidence of success as l can Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by you
Have prescribed it great many times
and Ito effect is wonderful, and would
say In conclusion that lave yet to fud
. case Of catsrrb that it would not cure,
II they would take 1t according to direc,
tfOps Yours truly.