davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-15

AGAIN there are whispers 10 the effect
that the republicans will report no tariff
bill this session because at the end Of the
session the treasury surplus it is expected
will have been turned into a deficiency
The rumor may possibly be true about no
bin being reported. but IL so. 1t is solely
because the republican protectionists
have not been able TO throttle the demand
for tariff reform among their repub,
lican colleagues. The cry for free
raw material is becoming loud one. par
ticularly from the eastern manufacturers.
Within a week Senator Hale. who has
been as pronounced protectionist as
Mr.. Blaine, presented long petition
from New England manufacturers. ask
ing that raw materials used by them be
admitted free of duty.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-15
The Days Work In Cong -ess.

WASHINGTON CITY, March l5-Among
the bills reported favorably to the senate
yesterday was IA bill appropristilg SIS, OO0
for public building at Aurora, Ills The
urgent deficiency bill was reported, with
amendments adding over 500, or 10 the az.
gregatc. 1t appropriates S24, SO .6I Some
District business was transacted, and then
Teller spc..e in favor OF the educs ional bill.
He said he had voted for the eIfranchise-
ment of the negro, and had no apologies 20
offer for the vote. He denied that it was
a mistake; it had raised problsn, but il
could be solved. and education vas one OF
the solutions Eulogies were then delivered
on the late Representative Townshend, Of
Illinois after which the senate, as A mark OF
respect, adjourned 10 Monday
In the house Perkins stated that the i'm
preston had gone out that the Oklahoma
bill opened the Cherokee outlet 10 settle
ment instead Of which it was tie public
land strip In committee of the whole the
bill TO authorize the retirement OF John c.
Fremont was favorably ected upon No
other business Of importance IVES Il Transacted.
Recess was taken TO s p. m, AMI at the
night session number of private pension
bills were passed and the house adjourned
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-15

SO popular. faithful and efficient was
Miss Kate Noble as postmistress at Keiths
burg that for twenty years she has held
the place. and no congressman dared TO
risk the responsibility of ordering Il
change. Mr.. Gest, in the face Of pre-
ponderance OF sentiment against Miss
Noble retiring. gave forth the edict that
she must go. in order that he might have
one In the Office whom he could depend
on TO serve him In his interest and smbi.
ton. who would be called upon for all
kinds OF political service. and who would
90 deep down into his pocket TO help
Gest's campaign along. Well. Miss No
BILE has been put out. and Mr.. Gest has
got his active politician in, but the in>
dignation of the people isn't going to be
quieted very soon. and instead OF a vim
ming game. Mr.. Gest will find he has
played a losing one.-Aledo Democrat
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-15
NEW POSTAL TeLeeRArH SCHEME
Ad vantages of the fatten MuitipIex sys.
tenn Urged on the Con mitt.e.

Ad vantages of the fatteu MuitipIex Sys-
tenn Urged on the Con ,nitt.e.
WASHINGTON CIrr, March l5.-A new
proposition in connection with the proposed
establishment of u government postal tele-
graph system was made to the house COM
mittee on postoflices and post roads yester-
day by J. NJ. Seymour, a member of the
New York Stock Exchange Mr.. Seymour
stated that he represented number of we'll
known capitalists who were W Hing to build
lines and maintain postal teIt graph system
under government supervision in accord
ance with the provisions of the postmaster
generals bill, or to operate on a uniform a5-
cent rate. The means by which the gentle
men represented by himself hoped to make
the undertaking a success was by what is
known as the Patten multiplax telegraph
system, which, he said had be n in success
full operation in New York and Phila lelphia
for the past six months.
Proposition of the Syndicate.
The syndicate proposed TO bu Ii and main
tain the lines eled; to furnish operators
power and stationery, and to have the right
TO build and be protected in constructing
lines over all postal roads They asked to be
oAculpt iEOui lctcIdl dul SJdle ttAdtlcn III
cities where the postoffices were cramped
for want of room, the syndicate proposed TO
furnish its own offices. 1t vas desired to
make a contract with the COVE rnment for
fifteen years with the privilege of renewal,
unless the government would AXE the lines
at the end Of th>t time at 6 value to be
appraised by experts Mr. s. ymour said
that he would rather not give the names of
his associates in the scheme; but he assured
the committee that thu were all we'll
known throughout the commercial world.
They were willing to give bond Of 100000
as guarantee that they would carry out
any contract with the government The
syndicate expected, he stated, tn he allowed
TO do private business OUTSIDE of the gov
eminent work
a Big Decrease in Expenses Claimed.
Mr.. Seymour claimed that hs the West
ern Union used the Patten system last year
its expenses would have bsen 81 900 900 in
stead of 100000 F. Jarvis Patten, OF
New York, the inventor of the system re-
ferred TO by Mr.. Seymour, described it to
the committee By it the carrying capacity
of one wire was equal to eight o. even
twelve wires under the Morse system To
maintain the lines under the Patteu system
would cost about - per cent les than un.
der the present systems
Cost of the system.
Mr.. Seymour stated that it wss proposed
TO lease wires to newspapers at almost NOM
inal rates and 10 reduce press rates about SS
per cent. To establish the system under the
provisions Of the postmaster generals bill
would colt, he believed, about s, 600 900; q
complete system covering the ent re country
would cost SIS OJ100O
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-15
AssRevlATEn KILOGRAMS.


base bali at Jacksonville, BROOKLYN 5.
| Philadelphia IA
The Santa Fe railway people at Kansas
| City are sun cutting freight rates.
A congress Of colored Roman Catholics
has been called 10 meet at Cincinnati July &
| j. Leyeson Cover, Gladstonian, has beer
| elected TO parliament from Stoke-upon.
| Trent
The Miners Federation of England has re.
solved TO order Il strike of miners through
| out the entire country.
The case OF the New York National league
club against Buck Ewing was argued at New
| York Friday. Decision was reserved.
Philadelphia cricket players are consider
| ing change in the rules OF the game pro-
viding that three men out puts the side out
Chauncey +. Black, of Pennsylvania, ha,
issued "a cali on all Democrats To meet and
| celebrate the birthday Of Thomas jefferson
Charles +. Davies. the "Parson,r manager
of jackson, the negro pugilist, has arranged
| for the latter TO spar at Battery D., Chicago,
March IS
John Williams, ranchman, stopped at
St Paul Thursday night, and next morning
| was found drunk and drugged, and robbed
| Of s.. 900
w. II. Miller, an extensive paper manu-
facturer, of Downingtown, Pa has made IN
assignment 1t is stated that his liabilities
| amount to $3.50
Governor Thayer, of Nebraska. has called
on the railways to reduce the rate for haul
| ing corn from Nebraska points TO Chicago
| He wants q reduction of 10 Leuts per 100
| pounds
Hon. Charles H. Wool, a veteran lawyer
| OF Chicago, and ex-judge of the circuit court
of IroQuois county, died at his home Thurs
day night from heart disease He was Sc
years of age.
train ran over Henry Boes and his wife
at crossing three miles east OF Holland,
Mich, Friday, instantly killing Boes and
fatally injuring Mrs Boes. killing their
horse and smashing their carriage
The peope Of Ashland, o, were the Wit
nesses OF a mirage Thursday whica presented
the clear and well-defined picture of city
standing on its head, as it were. 1t WAS
visible nearly tbree-quarters of an hour
Henry Kunsel, late treasurer of Blue
Earth City, MINI, has been arrested at
Kansas City for stealing s., 1000 of the money
intrusted TO his care He admits taking
$1,000, but says be left So 500 worth Of
property at home
The Protestant people OF Adrian, Mich
is much excited because Rev. W. K Spe ncer.
q rock-ribbed Calvinist of that place spoke
very highly of Bishop Foley and the Roman
Catholic church in presenting the bishop to
mixed audience the other evening
Virgins, the Canadian alleged weather
prophet, has come out of his hole. He pre-
diets violent and destructive storm all
over North America, volcanic eruptions and
earthquakes in Europe and South America,
and general shaking up. The dates are
March 81 and %
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-15
IN. Now Nronon ,rannr.m.n,.

CHICAGO, March I5--Mr H. H. Camp
bell, of Boston, member of the executive
committee Of the Louisville, New Albany
and Chicago Railroad, is in the city and
says that the change in the management of
the "Monon" line was brought about by a
mutual coming together of the heavy hold
ers Of stock Of the road who were dissatisfied
with the course Of the existing management
This course had precipitated antagonisms
with this Pennsylvania road and the Louis
vile and Nashville which prevented the
"Monon" from being as good a property as it
should he. Neither the Louisville and Nash
vile nos the Pennsylvania had secured con-
troll
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-15
STRUCK BY A wATeRsPouT.
The Thrilling Experience OF the Ocean
Steamer Slayouia

The Thrilling Experience OF the Ocean
steamer Slavonia.
New YORK, March l5.-The Slavonia, Of
the Hamburg line, passed directly through
a mammoth waterspout last Sunday about
700 miles northeast of this city. 1t struck
the steamers bows on the starboard side. A
rushing noise accompanied the column, and
the water foamed in its wake Immediately
above was great black cloud, from which
clouds less dark descended to form funnel
or inverted cone. The middle of the column
was white, apparently because it contained
snow. The columns narrowed diameter was
apparently about twelve feet, while it was
three times as broad at the base, which re-
produced in water and inverted the cloud
formed funnel above. The whole column ro-
tated with a spiral motion The Slavonia
shook under the shock caused By contact
with the column of water, but kept on her
course none the worse for the collision.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-15
Arkansa. Levees Too Low.

81. Louis. March 16-Reports from the
lower Mississippi state that the country be-
tween the Arkansas line and vicksburg on
both sides Of the river is threatened with in.
undation. The water Is running over the
Arkansas levees in several places. The Ar
kansas levees have been abandoned, and all
efforts are being concentrated on the levees
In Louisiana, between Viclcsburg and the
Arkansas line, and those on the Mississippi
shore between Vicksburg and GreenviIle
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-15
Cotton Eielda In Danger.

MEMPHIS, March 10 The river here last
evening was two inches higher than Thurs
day, being now little above the great rise
OF 1887, previously the highest ON record
The banner cotton growing district Of the
world Is that part of the Tensas basin now
so seriously threatened by inundation, and
observant engineers say that they do not be-
lieve the levee on that side can keep the food
out more than few days longer. Things
look very black in this region.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-15
EnfnlLnnd siiae

Troy. ". Y, March 10. As a result
Of the recent heavy rains there was land
slide on hin at the head Of Adams street
at 3 o'clock this morning. A two-story
brick dwelling. occupied by four families.
was demolished, and three people were
killed. several others injured, while still
further damage Is feared, the hill still be-
ing in a shaky condition.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-15
The Worlds Fair Bin.

WASHINGTON City, March Il - The
Worlds fair committee held meeting yes
terday, at which the bill recently agreed
upon was presented and read TIE bill ID
practically as Outlined in these dispatches
some days ago There was some talk about
the Chicago subscription, and assurances
were given that it was bona flde, Gambler
saying that Pullman had told him that he
gullman) would take 100000 additional
stock if necessary. Flower gave notice that
he would amend section ) TO make he fund
$40. 900 600 before the commissioners &C
cepted the site or went 10 work
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-15
Enfof "AI" Gallery. +" Break.

CHICAGO, March 15.-The larceny case
against A. J. Gallery, the young man who
created a small sensation not long since by
taking, as alleged, the sum OF 500 from Miss
Lizzie Frank, of 24s Chestnut street, was
dismissed ty Justice Kersten Yesterday
morning for the want Of prosecution. Miss
Frank, her attorney said, had concluded not
20 prosecute, as the money taken from her
had been refunded
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-15
A Mail Robber Captured.

CHICAGO, March l5.-Postofiice Inspectors
Harris and Stoddard have arrested man for
whom all the postal inspectors between Chi
cago and New York city have been search
ing for six months. The man, John Hogan,
was employed as transfer agent at the New
York Central depot, New York. 1t was his
duty to see that all mail consigned to Chi.
cago was properly loaded In the mail cars
and in doing this he has managed TO steal
about 1000 packages of jewelry sent to
Chicago parties. The stealings run up into
the thousands.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-15
BOOMERS WHO CAN'T WAL.
They Are Invading Cherokee Outlet vii
Great Rush.

Great Rush.
CHICAGO March 15.-Telegrams from
Caldwell, Kan. and Kansas City, Mo-, say
that the boomers who have been camping on
the borders OF the Cherokee outlet have
been made wild by the news that the ma
tional house Of representatives has opened
that land for settlement. and have begun
taking possession or the land They have
fixed Tomorrow as the dog for general inva-
sion and say they viii defy the military. AT
Arkansas City the invasion has already
commenced. To conplicate matters news
comes from Washington City that the dis
patches were wrong regarding the land
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-15
Drove His Parents from Home.
Ina Infamous Business.

PoTTs, Mich, March l5.-Jim Murrin
runs one Of the most villainous dens in the
Michigan wilderness, four miles back in the
woods from this postofflce. He has now con-
fined ia his place thirteen girls, many of
whom were brought here in ignorance of
their fate, aliured and deceived by the es
which this man told them OF which were r.
lated by AN agent of his The st1ckade is
called the Block House, hut on the letter
head which the keeper uses 1t Is DESERVED
as the State Road hotel. ami summer re
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-15
Mrs. Nurre Nav Recover.

CLINTON, la March i5.-The search for the
sssassiIs of old man Nurre at Browns Sta
tioa was kept up all Thursday night without
avail Scores of farmers are still securing
the country, but so far no clew has been OBJ
tanned 10 the murderers Mrs. Nurre, who
was believed to be in dying condition
when found, is still alive. and physicians
have good hopes that she will recover. She
has not yet regained iull Consciousness
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-15
Arrested for Blackmail.

man and W W Meredith have been arrest
ed, charged with falsely accusing George
Maloney of adultery for the purpose of ex-
torting money from him. The defendants
pleaded not guilty and gave bail for their
appearance in court. Maloney has borne an
excellent character aud is in business at Sun
Prairie Meredith and Hansman are com
mercial travellers and both live at Union
Grove, Racine county.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-15
THEY WERE SENT up FOR LIFE.

The Lynchcrs of Old Man Oieson Get Q
Heavy Punishment.
MINNEAPOLIS. March 1.-the journals
La Crosse wis. special says: Senterce has
been pronounced on the 1rempeaieat coun.
ty lynchers at Whitehall by Judge Noonan
Charles johnson, Ole Sletto, Mrs Oleson
and her son were sentenced to impriso nment
for life, three days in each year SO litary.
There was u scene OF great excitement in the
court room. Mrs Oleson tainted ano there
was grooming and shedding Of tears The
sheriff started Tor Waupun with the rison-
ers Mt onca
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-15
Chin,.e Ordered ia Move.

SAN FRANCISCO, March i5.-By an ordi-
nance approved yesterday all Chinese rest
dents are required to move their residences
and places of business within sixty DAYS 10
certain section of the southern part of the
city. Most of the Chinese are now located
near the business centre of the city. They
number about 60,0oO 1t is exp. ctsd that
efforts viii be made TO nullify the ordinance,
but II has been pronounced constitutional by
the county attorney
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-15
win Vote Ave for a Considera lon.

WASHINGTON CITY, March 81 uring a
hearing of New Workers by the river and
harbor committee yesterday, in which num-
erous and various improvements on the
Hudson river and about New York were
urged, Blanchard of Louisiana, a member
al the committee, supposed that New York
would vote for s25, 900, 00O river nd har-
Dor bill this year. If she gets piece of it, y
was Flowers reply
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-15
Three More national Bank.

WARRINGTON CITY, March l5.-1hs fol-
lowing named national banks have teen au-
thorized to commence business: First Ma
tional bank Of Swanton, at Swanto n, VT,
capital, $50 600; First National bank of
Cameron, Mo-, capital, $50, 900; Citizps' Ma
tional bank of Covington, ut Gov ington,
KY, capital, 500, 900.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-15
situation At Arkansas CITY.

ARKANSAS CITY, Ark, March 1b.-The
levee Is still M. and the railroad COMPANIES,
which came q the rescuey erday, bfoI
In sacks sufficient to hold the banks for
twenty-four hours longer. The railroad has
put all its men at work. but if the rise con-
tinues bad break is bound to come at some
point near here. The clouds have passed,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-15
Railways All Runninr.
Running Over ,heI.va..

NEWPORT, Ark, March l5-The rivers
commenced running over the levees at 10
o'clock Thursday night and the whole town
except Fort street is now from four inches
to two feet under water Business is en-
trely suspended The White and Black
rivers commenced falling yesterday after
noon and 1t is hoped the worst over The
damage To the adjacent country is immense.
jackson county, containing 5000 acres of
cultivated land, is now under water from
six inches TO twenty feet.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-15
Twenty Thousand Invad ers Already.

Twenty Thousand Invaders Already.
ARKANSAS CRY, Ark, March l5.--The in.
vasion of the Cherokee strip from this point
began at sunrise yesterday morning, and all
day the long lines of canvas covered prairie
schooners drew their lengths into the covet-
ed land. Last night it was estimated that
from the different poinis of entrance fully
10000 people have passed tie border, and
half that number staked their claims. Dis
patches from kiowa, Kan; Cald-
well, Kan; Guthrie, l. T., and
Hunnewell, Kan, say that about 800
boomers left each of those pc nts about noon
yesterday for the strip. Capt Burbank, in
command of a small force of United States
regulars at Oklahoma City, marched his
force into the strip late Thursday night to
stay the progress OF the boomers having
been so ordered by telegrap oh So far as
known this force had no effect in retarding
the movement
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-15

JAMES G. CoNKLISe has been appointed
postmaster at Springfield. Mr.. II. w.
Clendenin can step down and out with
the consciousness Of having served the
people faithfully and well.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-15

REV. CUE. of this city. was chosen as
one OF the delegates to the national en-
csmpment Of the @. A. r. at Quincy this
week. The Liquor Dealers association
will no doubt endorse the selection.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-15
Kincaid WIN Be Tried for Murder.

WASHINGTON CITY, March l5-Ths grand
jury of the District, late last evening, after
examining u nu1soer of witnesses, d rected
the district attorney to prepare an indict-
ment against Kincaid, who shot ex-Con-
gresham Taulbee, for murder
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-15
A scANOALoUs STORY DENIED
Representative Hess, of South Ds kota
Denounces a Report.

Sioux FALLS. S. D., March 15.-Silmuel
Hess, OF Flandreeu. representative CT the
legislature from Moody county, whose char
scter was assailed by telegram frosn Pierre
In which il was claimed that he had allen
into snare laid by cyprian and be cause
she would not live with him ATTEMPTED sui
eide, brands the telegram as a lie from be-
ginning TO end
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-15
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARIES AND
CONVENTION.

The democratic voters Of the city OF Rock Islard
add Rock Isl nd township, are hereby notified 10
be at their sever i voting places N their respec'
tive wards at O'Clock p m. on Saturday. March
asd. 1890, to select delegates a. the cityownship
convention, to nominate candidate IN zach ward
Tor alderman, and select ward committee. Each
votes cast for Cleveland In 1888, and one for each
fractional over thirty:
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-15
Ja,;e Going 20 Take Hi, Medicjn,

MEMPHIS, Tenn, March l5-Jake kilrain
arrived here yesterday morning from Hot
Springs, Ark, en- route TO Mississippi to
serve a sentence for prize fighting in that
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-15

SPECULATIVE individuals will still be
compelled to send their monthly doEs-
tions TO Louisiana. North Dakota has
nailed up the front door against the lot
terv people
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-15

The delegates will meet At the Court house on
Tuesday everirg, March 25th 1890. at Z 80 O'Clock
to nominate candidates for township supervisor,
four as istant supervisors one township assessor.
one townsville collector, three constables TO ill
vacar cies for the une spired term OF four Year.,
and choose q chairman Of the city committee.
JAMES W. CAvANAUGH,
Chairman CityTownship Committee.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-15
Locked Her Up in Her Room.

CHICAGO, March l4-Mrs. Helen Nichol.
son, of 264 Washington boulevard, told a
queer story in Justice wheeler's court yes.
terday of her dealings with s. A. Newman
& Co. She said that she bought a cloak
from them and paid SIS down, and was to
complete her purchase in fortnightly pay
ments Of s. each. She could not make the
second payment whereupon Newman, when
he called upon her, locked her up in her
own room prisoner for three hours
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-15
ANNOUNCEMENT.
FOR COLLECTOR

Al the request OF many friends hereby an-
nounce myself as a candidate for the Office Of
Township Collector, subject to tho decision of the
Democratic city-township convention,
c. H. SrmEL
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-15
The Dock Laborcr., strik. a, Liv,

The Dock Laborers' Strike at Liverpool.
LIVERPOOL, March l5.-The situation with
regard to the dock laborers' strike denotes
that the strikers have been defeated. The
position Of the men Is Inenacing, and there
are grave fcars that a serious collision will
ensue. The police are on the alert to pre-
vent disorder. -
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-15
The ohio at LouisviIle.

LOUISVILLE. KY, March 15-The river Is
on a boom again. An inch and half an
hour was the rate at which the waters were
rising yesterday morning. Thursday night
the river rose two feet.