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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-16
IhE Markets

CHICAGO. Jan. Is.
On the board of trade to-day quotations
ranged as follows: wheat-No. January.
opened .6-sc, closed 7os4c; February, opened
and closed .7l9c; May, opened sls4c, closed
'lss-lsc. Corn-No January, opened
:s-es'c, closed ass4c; February, opened .elSc,
,losed 2ss-lfc; May, opened Slxc, closed
4S<-jkC. Oats-No. = January, opened and
closed sTac; February, opened and closed
0l4c. May. opened 2s1sc. closed 2sls-l4c. Pork
January, opened $50, closed Sa.45 Fsbru-
AIRY, opened sass, closed 50 JOs May, opsced
AMI closed S9.s;I4 Lard-January, opened
IS. ssiec, closed $3.50.
Live stocS-The following were the quota
tons at he Union stock yards: Hoes-Masjnet
opened fairly active on packing and stunning
account; prices 5Gl0c lower; light grades, $A50
d3..5; rough packing. S3.55d3.60; mixed lots,
OTIS, sS.6l@Ss0. Cattle-Slow; best grades
arm, "a 6oGSl; poor to medium slow and
lower, Si.2sSb4.00: cows, Sl.50ll2 90; stockere
and feeders, S2.409S15. Sheep-Firm: O. 80
het lambs weaker, S475 f6.A
Produce Butter-Fancy Elgin creamery, 8
62ic b n finest dairy, lsa20c; packing stock,
d@ec. Eggs-Strictly fresh, l7Gl7Ifc p doz.;
ice house, l+Gl6c. Live poultry-Hens, 7asc
y D; turkeys, s9l0. ducks, 1910 geese, $500
500 . doz- Potatoes-Beauty OF Hebron, $50
tOc y bu. on track; common and mixed lots. Is
Gs2c. Apples-Good to fancy, 81. 2s&2.50 = Dbl.
Cranberries- Wisconsin, Ss.6Slls.75 per box.
New York.
New YORK. Jan. Is
wheat-No. . red winter sSc: do January,
,8ISc: do February, S7lzc; do March. eAc:
so May, $3.50. Corn-No. mixed, sec oash;
do January, Ss1Sc; do February, $ssc; do
March, Ss4c. oats-Quiet and steady: No. 2
mixed, 2s,4c cash; do February. .ssc; DO
ley-Nominsl. Pork-Uuli; mess. SlO.s0al1.o
for new Lard-February S62; March.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-16
BLAINE BEREAVED.
Walker, His Eldest Son, Strlck-
en- with Death.
A PROMISING CAREER OUT SHORT.

sketch of walker Blaine's Brief but
Creditable Oficial services--Another
Victim of La Grippe Probably-Turpie
Pleads for the Recognition of BRASIL
The House Leaves the silcott Matter in
an Uncertain Condition-Notes.
WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 16.-Walker
Blaine, the eldest son Of Secretary Blaine,
and solicitor of the state department, died at
o'clock last evening Of acute pneumonia, In
the S5th year Of his age Around his death
bed were Secretary Blaine, Mrs. Blaine, his
brothers, Emmons and James, and Miss
Dodge Walker Blaine was taken III with
cold at his Office in the state department on
last Friday morning, and was so much indis-
posed that he never came to his office after
wards. At first IL was thought that he had
only the prevailing influenza, but his cold
developed into pneumonia, which rapidly
became worse. He was not, however, thought
to be In q critical condition until yesterday
morning, when his symptoms would not yield
TO treatment.
Beginning of the End.
During Tuesday night he was delirious, and
all day he remained in the same condition
except for q short time yesterday morning
when he appeared slightly better and was
conscious for a brief time. The improve
ment, however, was but temporary. His
fever increased, his breathing became more
labored, and at o'clock yesterday after
noon, for the first time, his family seemed to
realize his extremely critical condition.
consultation of ply sicians was held at 4o'clock
and IL was then decided that the patient
Gas past medical aid. He continued TO sink
gradually, and after remaining unconscious
for nearly twenty-four hours the end came.
His Ofhcisl Career.
Walker Blaine was graduated from Yale
college in 1876. and studying law received
his diploma from Columbia college in 1878.
In 1881, while Garfield was on his death bed,
he sent for Walker Blaine and appointed
him third assistant secretary of state, saying
he appreciated his ability, and desired to
show his appreciation After serving in
this capacity very acceptably for a year he
was appointed on the Alabama claims COM
mission, where he served with great credit
from 1852 to 1855. On the advent of the
present administration he was appointed So
hcitor Of the state department, position
which he has filed with great ability.
Mr. Blaine was Of franz and genial dispo-
sition, a man OF magnetism and ability, and
was personally popular with all with whom
he came in contact, socially or in business
matters
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-16
Giving Salisbury Advice.

LONDON, Jan. 16-It is stated that several
friendly manner expressed to Lord Sails
bury their fears that England's action in the
Portuguese dispute will be made pretext
for republican activity in Spain and Portu-
gal which will endanger the thr ones at Mad
rid and Lisbon. The queen dovager Of Por-
tugal has resolved to implore the influence
of her brother, King Humbert Of Italy, in
behalf of Portugal
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-16

ZANZIBAR, Jan. ID -Emin Pa5ha has suf-
fered a relapse, and is lying in critical
condition.
Emin Pasha's new trouble is that the dis
charges from his ear have begun again and
are very copious indicating, it IS thought, a
continued inflammatory condition in the
Uranium and perhaps an abscess in the
brain.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-16

ALBANY, \. Y, Jan. 16-Governor Hill
has decided the Mississippi requisition cases.
He temporarily revokes his warrant for
johnson, Harding, and Wakely, but decides
that the other five (Muldoon, Donovan, Muir
ply, Cleary, and Butler) must be taken to
Mississippi in pursuanceof Governor Lowrys
reauisition Counsel for johnson. Harding,
and Wakely filed aff1davits with Governor
Hill showing that they in no manner aided
or abetted the prize fight, but were simply
witnesses thereof These affidavits were for
warded to Governor Lowry for his consid-
Grafton
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-16
Miners Want a New Organization.

TERRE HAUrE, Ind, Jan l6-The Indiana
miners at their meeting yesterday adopted q
resolution in favor of disbanding both the
Knights of Labor and Miners Progressive
union, and forming new organization It
was also decided TO insist that machine min
ing should not be done at less than 10 cents a
ton below the prices for pick mining.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-16
the New Brazil,an Cslendar.

LISBON, Jan. 16.-Advices from Brazil
are disquieting. The provisional govern
ment has ordered that the uss of the calen-
dar with saints names for each day, discon-
tinued, and that Comics Positivist calendar
be substituted therefor. The calendar sub
stitutes the name of some eminent man for
a saints name for each day, divides the year
into thirteen months, and oedicates the
months to Moses, Homer, Shakespeare,
Dante, ETC., substituting these for the names
IN
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-16
An Editor Arrested for Libel.

NEW YORK, Jan 16-Leander Richard
son, editor of The Dramatic News, was ar
rested y yesterday, charged with hbeling De-
lancey Nicoll, the lawyer, by printing q
statement that Mr.. Nicoll had been seen
riding in a carriage on Long island with
Mrs. j. G. Blaine, Jr., and with his arm
around the lady's waist. Mr.. Nicoll pro-
nounces the story false in every particular
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-16
Tn, Consm,uyb At Flood u.,rh,

PIrTsBURG, Jan. l6.-A special dispatch
from Johnstown says: The waters in Cone
maugh river and Stoney creek are again at
food height The Cambria City bridge is in
danger of being swept away. The lower
part of Millville near the stone bridge is
again under water, and the occupants Of
some of the houses are preparing to move
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-16
Two Men Fatally Injured.

PnTsBuRe, Pa, Jan. IA New Brigh-
ton, Pa, special to The Times says: The
boiler of steam shovel used on the Pitts-
burg and Lake Erie railroad at Fallston sx.
ploded yesterday afternoon Wesley Frances
and Benjamin jackson were fatally injured.
Ten other employees were more or les ssri.
ously hurt.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-16
Valuable Electrical Invention.

WASHINGTON CITY, jan 16.-Mr. James
r. Branch, secretary and treasurer of the
Universal Electric Railway Signal company,
gave private exhibition to representative
of the press yesterday afternoon Of the
merits Of the company's new invention for
train signalling. The invention enables the
engineers Of Locomotives to communicate
with each other by telephone or code of
signals at any point along the line Of road
when they come within specified distance
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-16
Death of AN Idaho Judre.

PORTLAND, Ore, Jan. 16.-John Lee
Logan, of the Idaho supreme court, died at
Lewiston, Idaho, yesterday at the age Of Al
years. He was born in Salem. Va, and his
widow is a daughter of Hon Randolph
Tucker. He was practicing law in New
York City when appointed Judge In
March, 1898
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-16
A FEATHeRWeIGHT FIGHT.
Tommy Burke Bests Prank Pigg In Nine
Hot Rounds

Tommy Burke Bests Prank Pigg In Nine
Hot Rounds
MARION, Ind, Jan 16.-Tommy Burk, the
featherweight, and Frank Pigg, the light
weight, of Pittsburg, fought nine rounds
with four-ounce gloves forty miles from
town early yesterday morning, Burk being
awarded the battle. The match was accord
ing to Queensberry rules, to a finish, for
$500 a side and the gate receipts Burk
fought at l22 pounds and Pigg at 1871 Burk
scored the first knock down in the second
round The feature of the third round was
a terrific upper-cut on Burk's stomach,
which lifted him off his feet.
First Blood for Burk.
Burk was awarded first blood in the
seventh. The fifth was an exhibition of ter
rife smuggling, which virtually decided the
mill in Burk's favor. Early in the round
Burk landed on Pigg's neck, knocking him
down. The latter appeared TO have lost his
temper and blows were exchanged thick and
fast. Pigg was knocked down four times
and retired to his corner in bad shape In
the ninth round Pigg showed up groggy and
unsteady. He was knocked down five times
and at the call of time was unable to respond
and Burk wa, pronounced the victor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-16
Sullivan stiu Holdings on.

NEW YORK, Jan. l6-John L. Sullivan
yesterday received a telegram from Presi-
dent Fulda, of the California Athl etc club.
offering purse of $4,000 for fight be-
tween Sullivan and jackson Sullivan dis
played some impotence. He said the club
knew he would make no arrangements until
he got out of the Mississippi trouble He
also said he had been offered as high as
$50, 900 for a fight, but as this was a very
good club he would go to them for SIS, 600,
but not cent less The club would also
have to change some of its rules if they
wanted him.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-16
Baltimore and ohio Affairs.

BALTIMORE, Nd, Jan. l6-The regular
monthly meeting of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad directors took place yesterday The
statement shows an increase In the earnings
Of the entire system for December, 1889, over
the same month in 1888 Of ss50, 957 Increase
in expenses, s7s, sS5; net increase, s271, l84
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-16
The st. Louis Postma.t ership.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. l6-J. B. Har-
low, who was appointed yesterday to the
postmastership Of St Louis, has been in the
mail service in that Office for eighteen years
and is now mail superintenien He was
supported by Representatives Frank and
Kinsey Of Missouri, and was the second
choice of almost all of those who were in
terested in the fate of other candidates for
the office
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-16

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 16.-In the senate
yesterday, after the routine business had
been disposed Of. Turpie spoke on the resolu-
tion for the recognition of tho Republic OF
Brasil He advocated immsaiate recogni-
ton Several bills were passed, including
IN appropriation of $4,000 for hall of
records in this city, and then the senate held
a secret session and adjourned.
In the house, after Hit of Illinois had de-
MED the allegation in a circular of the Ma
tional Butter, Cheese and Egg association
that he had introduced bin abolishing the
tax on oleomargarine, the denial being con.
firmed by Hatch Of Missouri, the Silcott en-
bezzlement was taken up. Several speeches
were made on the question OF responsibility
for the loss, party lines being ignored in the
discussion. Finally Hemphilrs bin was
voted on and defeated, by but two majority.
The majority bill was passed 10 third read
ing, and then defeated-l24 to 142. The
house then adjourned
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-16
Another Coal SHAFT Closed.

SHAMoKrN, Pa, Jan 16.-Work at the
Henry Clay shaft, the largest mine of the
Reading company, employing 1900 men,
was suspended indefinitely last evening. No
reason is assigned for the stoppage other
than the absolute stagnation of the coal
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-16
The Iowa Deadlock.

Dies MONIES, Ia, Jan l6-The senate held
4 short session yesterday, and a number Of
bills were introduced. The house took a few
votes on temporary clerk-5o to so, and then
agreed to pair the members who are i'll
This closed the session.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-16

An English Princess seriouely Ill.
LONDON, Jan. l6.-Princsss Maud daush-
ter Of the prince of Wales, is seriously i'll
with influenza She is in her 2ist year.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-16
A Professor Asked to Resign.

NEW HAVEN, Conn Jan. 16.-The board
of directors of the Sheffield scientific school
last night asked for the resignation of Pro-
lessor Honey, on account of his order to the
students to buy apparatus of a certain dealer.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-16
Eight Hour Resolve. In Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan 16-A large mass
meeting of carpenters, at which other trades
were also represented, adopted resolutions
last night favoring a reduction in hours, an
increase in pay, and the abolition of piece
work. The meeting was called in pursuance
OK the eight-bour agitation recommended by
the international workmen's congress at
Paris last summer.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-16

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan ia bill was
favorably reported to the senate yesterday
which provides for the pensioning at SIP a
month of all soldiers or sal ors who served
three months or more and we're honorably
discharged, and are now de pendent and in
capacitated-not through IL cir own vicious
habits-for labor. Provision is made also
for pensioning the widow o. children or de-
pendent father or mother of dead soldie I
or sailor who served three months honora-
bly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-16

II Is said that the Chinese gamblers at
Stockton, Cal, have paid the police $500
q month to secure immunity from inter,
ference.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-16
Signed n brotherhood Contraot

PITTssuRo, Jan 18-Trsd Carroll has
signed q three-years' contract with the Pitts
burg brotherhood club Carroll has also
purchased q 900 worth of stock in the or
ganization.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-16
Postponinr the World q Fair.

men are discussing the postponement Of the
Worlds fair until 1895. It is thought proba-
BILE that the difficulty of agreeing on a loca-
ton will make the date 1892 too early.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-16

TRENTON, N. j., Jan. l6-The house yes
tsrday passed by q large majority the bill
that passed the senate Tuesday increasing
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-16
Spinner's son-in-Law Dead.

BUFFALO, n. Y, Jan. l6.-Fredsrick B.
Harvey, a prominent business man Of this
,ity and son-ln-law of ex- United States
treasurer Gen. F. E. Spinner died yester-
day morning, aged 90 years
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-16

Distress after eating. heartburn, sick
headache and indigestion are cured by
Hoods sarssparilla. 1t also creates 3
good appetite.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-16

COLUMBIA, s. G., Jan. 16.-A slight earth
quake shock was felt here at $40 last even
ing. No alarm was caused by the disturb
ance
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-16

Rev. TAlmags Tekes the sniszard.
Pans, Jan. A6-Ths Rev. T. Dewitt Tai.
mage, q orooodyn, = pfostrated In this city
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-16
A Burean Of waterway Improvements.

lom yesterday introduced a bill providing
for the establishment Of a bureau Of the war
department to be known a, the bureau Of
harbors and waterways, to te Differed by
corps to be known as corps o. United States
civil engineers The bureau s to be charged
with the construction, execution, conduct,
and preservation Of the har Dor and water
way works in aid Of saviga ion now being
operated by the United States
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-16
The Banks and the Surplus.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan 16.-The call
issued by Secretary Window upon national
banks holding government funds to the ex-
tent Of e47 ,OOO, 600 to surrender 10 per cent
of their deposits expired yesterday. OF the
1872 banks affected by the call l0s responded,
and the amount surrendered is q, 02s 500
Summary action will doubtless be taken with
respect to the twenty-four which have so
far failed to respond to the secretary's cir
cular
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-16
Garfeld.s Statue Com es in Free.

WASHINGTON CITY, jan 1.-THE treasury
department yesterday decided that the mar
BILE statue of President CARR sd, recently I'M
ported at New York ard intended to
form part of the Garfield me mortal, a public
monument now In process OF construction at
Cleveland, is entitled to adm ission duty free
under the section Of the Law that relates 70
Articles imported in good faith by any
society or association for the purpose OF
erecting public memorial, a I'D not for sale
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-16
Twelve Dollars a Month Pension.

of each other, running cithar I'm the same o
in opposite directions
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-16

There are men In our midst CARRIED with
respectability-if were to declare their do
ings in the demi-monde halls Of New York,
in the Alhambras and Casinos Of London, in
the midst of the can-can genuf1ections Of
Paris; il / were to reveal how their dis
guises, shams, were pierced through and
through, they would stand blanched with the
pallor of Belshazzar when he saw the hand
writing on the wall, while dishonored heads
would be crowned with reproach and hiss
ing"
The utmost sensation was caused in the
audience by the denunciation, and it is now
the talk of the city. Mr.. Douglas is one Of
the most influential clergymen IN Canada
The Indianapolis journal., 1890-02-16
THE TOWNSHIP CONVENTION. .
Republicans Fix Time for 1t and Arrange for
Delegate Representation by Wards.

The Republican county central committee
held meeting in the federal courtroom
last night for the purpose of setting the
time for holding the township convention.
Saturday evening, March 1, at Tomlinson
Hall, was selected as the time and place,
and the delegates will be chosen at pri-
1naries &c be held IN the several wards on
Feb. e. Some question arose as to the
basis of representstion. IS the County Com
nlissioners have so far refused to create any
precincts according to the redistricting
ordinance passed by the last Council. 1t
was therefore decided to hold only ward
primaries within the city and to give each
ward. according to tho new boundaries.
twenty delegates. while each outside pre-
cinct will be allowed ten. Where the sew
eral committeeman disagree as to the
proper place of holding ward primary it
wac decided to leave The matter to the
executive committee. \ resolution was
also passed instructing the chairman, Sec
retary and executive committee to at once
, proceed to compel the County Commission
ers to establish the necessary precincts for
the twenty-five wards as described in the
redistricting ordinance.
The Indianapolis journal., 1890-02-16
Death of Silas A. Lee.

Silas A. Lee, of the firm of Carter & Lee.
lumber-dealers at No. 900 West Washington
street, died of paralysis at his residence,
No. 200 Park avenue. shortly after midnight
this morning. He was stricken last Monday
and did not perceptibly improve during
the week. Mr.. Lee was highly esteemed
and was an ardent Republican. taking
deep interest in all party affairs. He was
formerly prominent in party councils in
Boone county, where he long resided, be-
ing for eight years county clerk there. He
was afterward interested in the Lebanon
Bank. He removed to this city twelve or
fifteen years ago, and has since resided
here. He prOspered in business, and
accumulated considerable property, being
quite wealthy at the time of his death.
He leaves a widow aud six children-three
sons. Frank, Harry and Charles, and three
daughters. all the latter unmarried. The
fected to-day.
The Indianapolis journal., 1890-02-16
Baseball Notes.


Send in your choice for uniform colors
Catcher Tate has signed with Baltimore.
Mclaughlin has signed to play short for
Syracuse.
Getzein has concluded to sign with the
Brotherhood.
Pitcher Staley has gone to Hot Springs.
He says he will stick to the Brotherhood.
Keefe considers Tucker. Boston's new
first -baseman, the best player In his posi-
tion in the League at present.
Murphy, the Indianapolis boy who played
in the st. Paul outfield last season and is
wanted there this year, would like to play
here.
Burns and DAILY, of the BrookIyns, are
there until the team leaves for Florida,
March 3.
Manager Guy Hecker, of the Pittsburg
League team intends to call his men to-
gether March 1. The team may be taken
South after all.
The Chicagos defeated the st. Augustine
Athletics IL to 5, before 200 people, in the
opening game. Friday. John Ward wit
messed the game.
Catcher DAILY. of Brooklyn, says the talk
about sentiment in the baseball war is all
bosh. and that it is simply q question Of
dollars and cents.
Harry Wright will take the Philadel-
pnlaS TO JackSOQV1llo D6Xb MOnuay.
Thompson. Myers. McCauley and Mayer
will go direct from the West.
Lincoln. the left-handed pitcher from
New England, who may be quite q find for
the Clevelands. slinRs the sledge in winter,
and is a practical blacksmith.
The Chicago Inter Ocean says there are
jnst ten repentant Brotherhood deserters
MP to date. This statement is untrue, and
the Inter Ocean cannot name the men.
President Brush received q letter, few
days ago. from Miller. the out-fielder Sc
cured from Canton, saying he would like to
report at once and go into training here.
Walter Spalding SAYS the sentiment ID
| pretty evenly divided between League and
! Brotherhood in Chicago, New York, Boston
| and Philadelphia. In Brooklyn he thinks
| the League has the best of it.
The Buckley who accompanied the Chi.
| cago League club to Florida was not the
/ indianapolis catcher, but an outfielder re-
/; Gently signed by Anson, and who played
last season with the Writings.
A letter from Stockwell, the new Cleve.
/ land League Outfie!der. says that be and
| Smalley will report at Hot Springs prompt
! ly on the dot. unless the track Is washed
out or the train jumps the rails.
| 6Manager Hanlon has returned to Pitts
| per men that he hadn't paid very much at.
tention TO baseball for the past two week 8.
He expects to train his men in Pittsburg,
/ without q preliminary trip.
William Sowders was initiated into the
knights of Pythras Friday night. and the
regular programme was enlarged to such