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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-30
MADE THE MOST OFT.
That Incident in the New York Postoi
Exclaimed.

That Incident in the New York Postofiics
Explained.
NEW YORK, Jan 30-Adolph Clugg, agent
in this city of the German Artistic Weaving
company of Saxony, makes the following
state nent for publication: The newspapers
Of to-day contain certain reports of the sup
posed disclosures of dishonest methods of
bringing into this country certain goods OF
our manufacture for John Wanamaker,
Philadelphia viii you please allow US to
characterize the statements of the papers as
fragrant falsehoods-
The Facts In the Case.
THE facts are these: We manufacture
labels and dress belts for almost every house
In Europe, Asia and America, and number
among our clients John Wanamaker, of
Philadelphia, from whom we took an order
for large quantity of the goods in question
These were delivered in bulk, but we re-
quired for own reference and for our
several statesmen samples from which TO sell
the same class of goods to other houses, and
30 had two small envelopes containing these
samples sent us by post. These two envel-
opes being, as is usual, examined, proved to
have John Wansmaker's name on them. The
temptation to make political capital out of q
contortion of the facts proved too much for
some busy body, who probably now sees his
own unholy work defeating its purpose by
its Transparent absurdityh
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-30
WANTS A DOUBLE STANDARD.
Mitchell Makes a speech In Favor of Ere,
Coinage of silver.

Mitchell Makes speech In Favor of Free
Coinage of silver.
WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 30.-The subject
of debate in the senate took a new departure
yesterday, and Mitchell talked for an hour
or so in advocacy of free coinage of silver
He said the bill he advocated presented the
question whether the double standard of
money should be re-established, or whether
gold alone should be the monetary stand
ard. Should the American idea on that
subject be abandoned, and that of Great
Britain be adoptedi Was the financial ship
Of America to sail only in the wake of the
golden tramps of Great Britainf 1t was a
contention in the main between the rich and
the poor; between the creditor class and thu
debtor class 1t involved gigantic effort,
OF, perhaps, the term conspiracy" might not
be inappropriate on the part of n special
class and its allies, TO depress values in or
der that the price OF the creditors bond and
note. and mortgage and gold coin might be
increased in value, and their power of alb
sorption be augmented.
The Path to National Prosperity.
IL was bill, however, TO provide for a
sufficient amount of circulating medium, by
which to meet the largely increasing bust
ness OF the country, and which would tend
to check the alarming decline in the value Of
farms, farm products and other commodi-
ties. Mitchell favored free coinage of silver
as the only way to restore and secure ma
tional prosperity, and TO give the silver debt
paying functions of legal tender, and also to
provide for the issue of legal tender certifi-
Gates based upon silver coinage.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-30
The CHICAGO WORLDS FAlR.
An Increase of the Fund to sIO, 900, OF
Determined Upon,

An Increase of the Fund to So, 200, 900
Determined Upon.
CHICAGO, Jan. 30.-At prolonged meet
ing of the executive committee OF the Chi
cago Worlds exposition yesterday after
noon Mayor Cregier was instruc ed, after
the passage of resolution, to send the fol-
lowing telegram TO Washi ngton City: "By
action of the executive committee of the
Chicago Worlds exposition it is opposed to
increase the fund to $4,000, 600 by the issu-
ance of s., 600. 600 in bonds"
This matter has been in contemplation for
some time, and in view of the satisfactory
condition of the finances and the liberality
and public spirit displayed by the people Of
Chicago and the northwest generally it was
deemed best 10 take such action at this time,
in order to assure congress that Chicago
will do her share towards making the exposi-
tion the greatest success possible. Mr.. Otto
Young, the mover of the resolution immedi-
ately volunteered to take 500, 900 of the
bonds
Mayor Cregier, James W. Scott City
Comptroller Onahan, and Others favored the
resolution, and declared that there was nc
doubt that Chicago would be equal to the
work of raising the money and managing
the greatest exposition ever held The res
olution as passed by the meeting is as fol-
lows:
Resolved, That in addition to this 8, O00, 0OC
stock subscriptions, $1,000, 900 in bonds be
issued, thereby increasing the fund TO $40,
nnn nan
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-30

1T is more than likely that the next
democratic state convention will adopt
the suggestion made by Gen. Palmer. and
nominate candidate for U. s senator.
The idea is a good one. and has evidently
been received with general favor, judg'
ing from the democratic press comments.
Members Of the Legislature elected under
such an arrangement would OF course
stand committed. at the election OF U Z.
&. senator. to their respective party can
didates, and there would be no room for
the ring work and scandals that so often
attend senatorial elections. The matter
should be passed upon at every county
convention. so that. when the state con-
vention meets. 1t will know exactly what
10 do
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-30
FOR THE HOUR SYSTEM.

Position of the Builders the Days
Work Question-Other Matters.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, Jan. 30.-The builders
convention yesterday debated the eight-hour
question for long time. Several PROPOSE
tions were offered, but finally resolution
was adopted to the effect that the condi-
tions surrounding trade were so varied that
this body does not consider itself competent
to define days work, 'but we do believe
that it should persistently urge upon all
local bodies that the thorough establishment
of the system of payment by the hour is an
absolutely necessary safeguard, and they
should earnestly labor to secure the estab-
ishment of the system" The vote on this
Twas III TO in its favor.
Boycotting Condemned.
A resolution was adopted next declaring
that the association is opposed to the system
Of boycotting as practiced by trades unions
of the United States, and recommending the
appointment of an arbitration committee.
The association further decided to appoint a
committee of five members to perfect a plan
of arbitration feasible and proper for the
association TO recommend to the affiliated
| bodies, and report to next convention, which
Is to be held in New York the second Tues
day in February, 1891.
Election Of Officers.
The following officers were elected: Pres
ident, John J. Tucker, of New York first vice
president, Arthur McAllister, of Cleveland;
second vice president, A. Ittner of St Louis;
secretary, W. II. Sayward, OF Chicago
treasurer, George Capper, of Chicago. This
concluded the business session of the conven-
ton A banquet was held in the evening al
the Hotel Ryan.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-30
ABBREVIATED TELeGRAMS.

The will Of the late duke Of Aosta be-
queaths 81, $4,000 TO his three sons.
The direct tax bill will make Illinos richer
by Sg54. 56S; Wisconsin, s4j4, GA Michigan,
ti26 i9s; and Iowa, S3s4, IA
The Pennsylvania National bank of Pitts
burg, Pa, capital 500 600 has been au-
thorized TO commence business
A parlor stove In a residence at Dayton,
N Y, exploded Tuesday, wreckr the room.
No person was present at the time.
Sir William Gull physician to the prince
of Wales, and one of the most famous doc
tors of his time, died at London Wednesday.
The heirs Of Rev. r. F. Ford who died four
years ago leaving a fortune of S25O,OOO, are
making IL fat for the lawyers by fighting
over the will
French priests who have arrived at Ma
linda, Africa, report having seen DR. Peters
alive aud well at date long subsequent to
his reported massacre
The gentiles expect to carry Salt Lake
City at the election 10 be held Feb 10 There
has been during the past year "A large influx
of Mormons into that city.
Afamily Of eight persons named Hargrave,
near Point Pleasant, W Va, Is said to have
been pc soned by negro woman. Four Of
the eight are reported dead
Among the nominations sent 20 the senate
by President Harrison "Wednesday was that
OF Frank Gilbert, of Chicago, to be supervi-
sor Of census for the First Illinois district
Howard Potter, of the Long Island Beach.
". j.. life saving crew, reports that on Nor
lay afternoon be distinctly saw the much
advertised sea serpent, not more than 100
yards of shore
The supreme court of Alabama Wednes-
day sustained the right to administer cor
poreal punishment in schools but confirmed
the conviction of IA school teacher who used
club on pupil
Much excitement was created at New York
"Wednesday among coffee dealers by the dis
sovery OF All attempt to palm off spurious
psan as the genuine article. IL is supposed to
tome from London, and IS harmless
IL is reported in New York that the In
iians of San Bias, in the republic of Colom-
bia, have practically declared their annexa-
ton TO the United States, and defled the
naval and military power OF Colombia
Mason Brown, Il prominent Kentucky
Republican, who was mentioned rs can
iidate for associated justice of the supreme
court before Judge Brewers appointment.
lied at Louisville Wednesday morning. of
pneumonia.
Mrs. Kriegler, who was divorced from her
husband in September last, went to Cincin-
natl In November and identified u body in
the morgue at that city as that of Kriegler
Upon this she claimed an insurance. In a
mall mutual company of $500 The com
pany refuses to pay, setting up the divorce
A. n bar
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-30

THE Union says the ARGUS is trying to
start little boomlet for Mr.. Cable for
congress. 1t isn't necessary to do any
thing of the sort, and we can assure our
morning contemporary that we are not
attempting it. Mr.. Cables name was
placed before the last democratic congress
siopal convention without his authority,
and II the convention had been given the
assurance that he would have accepted
the nomination, there is no doubt but
that IL would have been rendered him
Already inquiries are being received from
the lower end of the district with view
Of sscertainlng whether Mr.. Cable will be
candidate this year or not, the general
desire being to have him so announce
himself. OF course II is natural for the
Union to desire that Mr.. Cable stand for
congress in Texas than In Illinois, but !,
isn't at all likely that its wish will be
gratified.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-30
BASE BALL MATTERS.
Meeting of the League Magnttes-Mor
Litigation ResoIyed IJppn.

Meeting of the League NIagnttes-More
Litigation Resolved Upon.
Nav York, Jan. 30.-The Firth Avenue
hotel was thronged with base bal magnates
again yesterday. at the meetings Of the
League and Association board of arbitration
and League managers. The board of arbri-
tration settled number of disputes, among
them that over the location of r. J. Cody,
of the Cleveland club, who was claimed by
Des Moines. Cody will stay at Cleveland
Tim ORourke complained of the Peoria
club, which he says owes him III )ney 1t will
not pay. An investigation wis ordered
Charles Bowers made similar complaint
OF the Sioux City club, but would rather
have release than the money. Release was
granted.
AT the League meeting a report was made
on the litigation with the Brotherhood in
which 1t was claimed that judge O'Brien's
decision gave the League an option ON those
who signed last years contract More suits
were recommended, and the report was
adopted. 1t was also stated that the League
had received 300 applications from players.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-30
Iowa Deadlock Continued.

DIES MONIES, Ia, Jan. 30-The deadlock
continued in the house yesterday without
any sign of break. Nine ballots were taken
each of which stood: Hamilton, Al /; Wilson,
Al; and then adjournment was had. In the
senate few important bills were introduced
and put on file without reading McVey
got in school text book bill
Gonnewig, of Council Bluffs, intro
duced a bill providing for "a 2-cent-a-mils
rate for passenger travel on first-class rail-
roads. Dodge and Sneed both got their Au.
stralian voting bills ON the Journal and
Kelly presented a bill which provides in sub
stance that the owner of real property may
withhold from assessment all personal prop
srty to the amount of any mortgage thai
may be against any of his real property
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-30
THE dailv papers of New York Cit

THE daily papers of New York City
displayed a decidedly discourteOus and
unprofessional spirit toward the World
last Sunday In the matter OF the success
full termination OF Miss Bly's remarkable
trip around the globe. Not one of
them mentioned the intrepid little la
dy's safe return from her eventful
trip, and II WAS left to the World entirely
TO chronicle the interesting event that Its
representative had put a girdle around
the globe In 70 days. o hours and II
minutes. OF course the World showed
itself Justly proud of the achievement, q;
IL certainly should, while It's contempor
aries displayed an unjournalistic and
piqued feeling in maintaining deep ST.
lence
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-30
BLOWN TO ETERNITY.
Dreadful Deaths of Three Men by q Boiler
Explosion.

Dreadful Deaths of Three Men by q Boiler
Explosion.
PTrTsBURG, Pa, Jan. 30-A special to
The Times from Charleston, w. Va, says
A horrible boiler explosion occurred at the
sawmill of A B. Leech, ON Falling Rock
Greek, twenty five miles from here Tuesday,
which killed three men. Eight men were
working In and near the mill whel few
minutes before noon a terrific explosion &C.
CURED demolishing the mill and machinery
Blown Into Hollow Log.
Joe Wright, aged IS, was ilinga saw when
the explosion occurred. The saw was broken
to pieces, one piece of which cut Wright's
throat from ear to ear. He leaves a widow
and child at Weston, o. Morgan Hoover
was blown 100 yards distant and driven feet
foremost into a hollow log up 10 his waist,
He was horribly torn and mangled, and
killed instantly. He leaves a wife and seven
children. Bud Mullins, aged % and single,
had his skull crushed, cut in the abdomen,
aud his eyes and face scalded- He lived only q
few hours "a
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-30
IL Went on. Notwithstanding,

CHICAGO, Jan. SO.-During the trial OF
a man for assault in Judge Cliff Drd's court
yesterday afternoon Officer jams Maddox
was handling the revolver with which the
prisoner had tried TO kill him. Suddenly
the weapon exploded, and the bullet whizzed
dangerously near to the heads o. Assistant
States Attorney Medley and the judge, and
buried itself in the floor. Officer Maddox
claimed that before he left the station he ex-
tracted every bullet from the revolver, and
he cannot explain the accident.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-30
Anniversary and Presentation.

ELKHART, Ind, Jan S0-Last night the
opera house was crowded with the en-
ployes of C. G. Conn, proprietor of the
largest band instrument factory in the
world, located here, on the occasion of the
seventh anniversary of the destruction by
fire and rebuilding of the factory. The ia
nous cornetist, Signor Liberati, and Miss
McGowan, soprano, assisted. AT the concur
sion Of the musical exercises valuable sill
yer vase was presented to MIR Conn.
Speeches were made 10y Rev. W. ID. Parr,
and Nj Gardner
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-30
SNOWEO-UP ARTISTS.
levera1 Theatrical Companies Biockaded
In the Mountains.

levera1 Theatrical Companies Biockaded
in the Mountains.
New YORK, Jan. 30-The main subject of
interest among theatrical people now is the
blockade of the Central Pacific, which has
kept three companies snow-bound in the
Sierra Nevada and closed several theatres on
account of the failure of these companies to
meet their dates. In addition to this the
actors and actresses are reported to be act
ually suffering from want of proper food,
aud the effect of their experience is likely to
remain with some of them to the end of their
lives.
Adventures of the HowardCompany,
The Howard speciality company has been
longest sufferer from the blockade, having
already been snowbound in one car at Shady
Run, Cal, for fourteen days. During this
time the company has lived principally upon
what is known as packed food, salt meat
and fish prepared for winter consumption at
the smaller towns along the railroad. Rich
q Harris, of Boston, proprietors of the COM
pany, have been doing all IN their power to
get the people back to civilization and warm
dinners A dispatch says the company is
completely exhausted and suffering from
want of nourishment.
The Shenandoah" Artists.
The Shenandoah" company is still showed
in about nine miles from Wadsworth, New.
AL Hayman photographed to Charles Frohman
Tuesday that possibly the company may be
dug out" in time to reach San Francisco
Friday. The track for twenty seven miles
is covered with ice and snow
Check No Good in This Case.
Rolani Reed and his company are also lost
| I'm the snow Somewhare On the Cantral Pa
cific. The opening of the New Markham
Opera house in Portland, Ore, has been post
poned for week, because the Emma Juch
company has been unable TO reach that city
-The Pearl of Pekin" company has escaped
the perils of the snow, but it is blockeded
between Fresno and Los Angeles by a wash
out
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-30

memorative of the nations first
century was presented The remainder OF
the open session was devoted to a frse silver
coinage speech by Mitchell, and after
secret session the senate adjourned
The house got into a wrangle as son as it
assembled ON the speakers ruling The
Smith-Jackson election case was tLken up,
and Crisp raised the question Of considera-
ton. The Democrats did not vote, IN order
to break the quorum, but the speaker de-
cided that Crisp's motion was defeIted, be-
cause quorum was present, voting or not.
The debate continued until adjournment
with no decisive action.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-30
Fatal Acctdcpt An n Mime.

HURLEY, Wis, Jan S0-An accident oc-
CURED at the Montreal Mime Tuesday even
ing, which resulted in the death of an
Italian named Dominick Giovanni, and the
serious injury of Guizeppe Giovanni and
two other workmen. They were coming to
the surface in the skip" when the hosting
rope broke, causing the bucket and its hu-
man freight to fall to the bottom of the
shaft Giovanni will also die
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-30
The Brazilian RepresentatIy es.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. S0.-The pres
dent yesterday afternoon received the ere
dentials of Seniors Valente and Mendonca
the ENJOYS from Brazil, and compl,ted the
formal recognition Of the provisional gov
eminent of the United States o. Brazil.
The usual felicitous speeches were slivered,
the president saying that he rece we'd Dr.
Valente as the representative of the new re-
public, and congratulating HIM hat the
revolution was peaceful MIR. Aendonca
was referred to Secretary Blaine as an Off
cial fully empowered to treat with him on
matters OF Importance to the two Countries.
Mendonca is a special envoy. Will, Valente
l. minister
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-30
BIG BREAK IN THE RANKS.
The Interstate Association Loses Tw
Important Members.

ImpOrtant Members.
CHICAGO, Jan 80. Chairman Walker, of
the Interstate Commerce Railway associa-
ton, yesterday officially promulgated the
notices of the withdrawal of the Union Pa
cific and the Chicago and Northwestern rail-
roads from that association The reason AS
signed for the withdrawal is tn decision by
Chairman Walker to the effect that the Chi
cago and Northwestern- Union Pacific con-
test is in violation of the association agree
ment. Both companies express regret at
being forced to withdraw, and emphatically
state that in every particular they will con-
tinue scrupulously to maintain established
rates, and only engage in legitimate compe-
titon with their rivals
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-30
Went to Look at the Bias.

LANCASTER, Pa, Jan 30.-William Mess
tenheffer, foreman of the stone quarries at
Chickies, was killed yesterday morning by
an explosion of dynamite Workmen had
prepared blast, and the. charge failing to
explode, Messtenheffer went to examine It
An explosion occurred as he was standing
over the spot. His head was torn off and his
body was otherwise mangled
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-30

PITTsToN, Pa, Jan 30-Gensral Master
Workman T. V. Powderly was In Pittston
Tuesday afternoon TO attend the annual
meeting of ID. A. No. III X. of l.. He was
shown a telegram bringing him forward as a
candidate for governor on the Democratic
ticket In reply he said: This is the first
intimation that have received of such a
thing. / am not soaking Office of any kind =
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-30
Election OF Officers
THE MARKETS.
CHICAGO, Jan. %

CHICAGO, jan "
On the board of trade to-day quotations
ranged follows: Wheat-No. February,
opened -, closed 7524c: March, opened
isssc, closed 7714c; May, opened 7es4c, closed
,sSs-lec. Corn-No. = February. opened &c
closed a9lsc; March, opened and closed Soc
May, opened 3lssc, closed Sls4c. Oats
No. February, opened -, closed Flo;
March, opened and closed -; May, opened
e2214c, closed 222ssc. Pork-February, opened
1913, closed $40. March, opened S9.S5, closed
s9.S7Is; May, opened and closed SlUl2l1
Lard-February, opened and closed S5.s7la
Live stock-The following were the quota
tons at the Union stock yards: Hogs-Market
opened active, with prices well maintained;
light grades, $685. 1885; rough packing, SS.65
,13.75: mixed lets, Sa.7003.Si; heavy packing
aud shipping lots S3.skd 3s5. Cattle-Market
Slow; beeves, poor to prime, S30ld4 20: bulk,
s3.7515f2i; COWS, Sl.50a3.9E bulS, S2.2o6J2. AZ;
stockers and feeders, S2.SJ1Sa5; Texas-fed
steers. S2.a1613.50. Sheep Firm; muttons
s315Ga..; bulk, S450a5.a5; ambs, S5.UG625.
Produce: Butter-Fancy Elgin creamery, 25
,f21c e n; finest dairy, lSG2Oc; packing stock,
&c &c. Eggs-Strictly fresh, 41l4ipc r doz.;
ice house. l0Gllc. Live poultry Hens, case
y n; turkeys aa1O ducks, 9dla geese, S4JsG
6.D = doz. Potatoes Beauty OF Hebron, $50
Bic y bu. on track; common and mixed lots, -
atssec. Apples-Good Ia fancy, 81 G2.50 p bbl.
Cranberries Wisconsin, $50 $50 per hox.
New York.
NEW NoRK. Jan. -
Wheat-No. red winter, s7iic cash: do
January. s6I4 do February, s6lsc: do March,
tsIsc: do April, s7lsc; do MAY. Ss34c Corn
No. mixed, 3slec cash; do February Sc:
DO April, ;iSa4c; do MAY, ;9ssc Oats ,uiet;
No. mixed, 2ec cash: do February, 2s;sc;
do Mar, IA, 2c9sc; do May. ssisc. Rye-;luil
Barley Nominal. Pork -puiet and steady;
iness, Sl0F00l. s for new. Lard Steapy;
February, So.l6; March, 500, May, So 40.
Live stock: Csttle-Dnll and lUc r lu0 fts
lower on all grades below prime good steers,
S3.3SiI5.25 2 100 lbs bulls, ) .2Dg3Ol; dry cows,
81. :h12.i5. Sheep and Lambs Sheep steady
md firm; choice lambs, trihe higher. sheep,
"a 50Q6.S" 4 loo BIS; lambs, h.5,fG1.75. Hogs
Nominally steady; live hogs. s3sadi.9J
ROCK ISLAND.
Hay-Upland prairie, 81 so,
HAy-Timotny-S5 006Ds8 so. 80
Hay-Wild, % O0dS4 90
Corn-24cGI25c
Oats-20c. gale
Ooel--Soft lilo
Cord WoodS8 8 Q$4.t0.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-30
A Monument to Royalty.

WASHINGTON CRY, Jan. S0.-Tie action
of Representative Burrows in presen ing bill
for the erection of monument to Queen Isa-
bella of Spain has aroused much adverse
criticism Burrows thinks it is per iectly fit
ting that the memory of Isabella should be
honored at time wben the United States is
preparing to celebrate the anniversary of its
discovery by Columbus. The bill appro-
pirates $50, 900 and was referred.