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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-12
ABBREVIATED TeleoRAMs.

tleorge y Dustin, well-known central Ilh-
nois railway man, died at Peoria, Monday.
Abner H. Bowen, a well-known banker of
Delphi, Ind, died Monday at the age OF rs
Woodruff 4 Farnhaln, Ash dealers of New
York, have failed Liabilities about $685.
coo
The fire at Grand Rapids, Mich, Tues
day morning only caused loss OF s35, 900;
insurance, eli 500
John X Joyce's saloon at Falkland, near
Shelbyville. Ind. was blown up with dyna-
mite Monday night by temperance people, 30
Il is charged
Because Elder Sims, "a preacher at Atwood,
Ills, carries a pistol his flock is badly worked
IN and the windows Of his church have been
smashed to pieces
The burlington and Northern railroad has
given notice OF 80 10 per cent cut in
freight rates between Chicago and ST. Paul,
to 60 into effect in ten days
Patrick McBryda, secretary of the recently
formed Miners National society, says that
unless the operators come IL terms strike
involving 20 coo men will be ordered
Tho Bank OF Berrien Springs, Mich,
Reeves, Patterson Il Co, proprietors, has
closed lis doors LiaLiliti about S2O, 600, but
the firm says it will pas e, cry dollar
colored girl named Matte Edwards, az
Fort Smith, Ark, drowned herself in sight
OF her mother. Tuesday, because the latter
had chastis' d the girl for curs.ng her
One thousand men went Oh wolf hunt
near Jacksonville, Ills, Tu' law They sur.
rounded four Of the anim1l. Tut all got
away. The wolves are killing many sheep
The laying OF the cornerstone Of the Car
negie free library AZ Pittsburg IN. cen post
poned until Wednesday next at the presi-
dents request, in order that b. may be pres
emit
John White, Chicago, Buriirg.o on and
Quincy swtchman, was thrown rom a
train In the yards at Gelana. III, Monday
night and killed Thirty-eight rar, rassed
over him
Gen John A. Foster, who wa ,.,.. of the
prosecuting counsel IN The Mr. S..:.,i ..ase,
was found dead ia New Yor, ~. o. murn-
ing. H. was nj one timc % no.. 30 90 man.
hut whisky was his ruin.
p. c. Parker and James Dora hur, Young
men of Chicago, passed bogus ctJrss on GER
tain South Water street merchants Tuesday.
The checks were thrown out by tle Gearing
house, and now the young men are in Jail
While white Gaping" a hall-witted fell
low named Sam Clemons ut Lancaster,
Ind, for abusing his mother, one of the
White Caps had his finger bitten off by
Clemens. Clemens was severely whipped
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-12
BRITISH soLoNs IN SESSION.
The Queens Speech Read and Fire OPP sned
ON The Times.

The Queens Speech Read and Fire Op sn ed
ON The Times.
LONDON, Feb. IL Parliament opened yes.
terday with the usual ancient ceremc MES
the commons being first summoned &c the
chamber OF peers to hear the queens speech
read. The speech was somewhat longer than
usual, and referred to a number of matters
OF NJ particular interest in the present rolit-
ical status. The subjects of most moment
referred to were the Portuguese trouble and
the Irish question Briefly it says that the
government is doing its best to maintain
peace with Portugal, while at the same tins
upholding the rights OF England on the Afri-
can continent. The Samoan treaty is ap-
proved of, as is the effort toward federation
in the Australian colonies
The Situation In ireland.
OF the Green isle the speech speaks hope.
fully Continued Improvement in the situa-
ton is noted, and it is declared that agra
rian crime has decreased largely; that bills
will be brought forward to increase the UNI
Der of peasant proprietors, for extsn ling
local self-governmsnt, and for improving
the material condition of the people gener-
ally. A number OF measures are prom ised
for England and Scotland also, looking to
the bettering of the condition of the W ork-
ing classes and the tenant farmers of Scot
land
Attack The Times Begun.
The commons had hardly settled them
selves in their seats in their own chan Der
upon returning from the lords when Har-
court got the floor and introduced motion
thnt The Times, in publishing the noted
Pigott letters was guilty of breach of par
liamentary privilege. He said that the
breach of privilege had been so fragrant a to
render 1t impossible for him to conceive Of q
worse offense in that direction. The let ers
were admitted forgeries, and the house,
therefore had a sure basis of action
Gladstone said the ofYense Of The Tines
against the house had not been purged by the
apologies of the paper before the commits on.
The apologies only aggravated the offelse.
The forgeries were conspiracy against Far
nell. They would have resulted in polit cal
death 70 him II they had been successful, ind
also would have inflicted lasting injury upon
the whole Irish nation. He did not wisl to
dwell upon the horrible, loathsome affiir,
but trusted that the house would express its
full sense Of the injustice done.
Harcourt's Motion Rejected.
Parnell rated the government for not
granting him the committee Of inquiry he
asked for, and declared that its reason for
delay was that 1t could use tho letters al a
political machine against him He pro-
nounced the governments treatment of him
incredibly mean, and moved to put The
word forged" before the word "letters" In
the motion.
Smith, on behalf Of the whole government,
expressed satisfaction that Parnell had
proved the letters to be forgeries, and TIC
cepted Parnelps amendment The hoi SO
then refused to further consider the matter,
rejecting Harcourt's motion.
In the lords Granville attacked the Cover n
ment's course regarding Portugal, and Sill.
isbury replied
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-12
HUNGRY FOR ACRES.
Train-loads of Settlers for the
Sioux Lands.
VERY CURIOUS STATE OF AFFAIRS.

Boomers Possessing the Earth at Cham
the Grim Soldier Still stands on Guard
Some Exciting Chases After the Per-
sistent Land Hunter-stole March on
tho Troops-skirmishing for the Home.
steader.
CHAMBERLAIN, 8. D., Feb. 12-Every in
coming train is heavily loaded with settlers
bound for the reservation, and the stream Of
humanity crossing the river Is almost con-
tinuous. Several thousand have already So
lected claims and begun the erection of
houses. The new arrivals are forced to 60
farther into the interior. On the town site,
opposite this city, the saw and hammer were
piled diligently all night and yesterday sew
eral hundred buildings of temporary nature
dotted the prairie Stocks of lumber and
to-day many business house VIII os in run
ming order.
VIII Burn Their Houses.
Agent Anderson has ceased to attempt to
to remove settlers, having received instruc-
tions from Washington City, but he is de-
termined to guard the interests of the In
dians intrusted to his care, and he says that
If all the buildings erected by settlers on
lands filed upon by Indians prior to the issu-
ing of the proclamation are not removed
he will burn every one of them to the
ground The nearest approach to bloodshed
yet reported was the drawing of a revolver
on an Indian policeman by an excited settler
when an attempt was made to obstruct his
entrance into the reservation. The only
thing that prevented the settler resorting to
extremes was the yielding::of the police, or
there would certainly have been a shooting
ARRAY.
Settlers Going by Thousands.
One interesting event yesterday was the
arrival of mixed train with number of
fiat cars absolutely packed with settlers. A
special train arrived last evening containing
more than 500 persons. and reports are being
received from innumerable localities Of the
forming OF colonies to start at once for the
reservation. The people have been disap-
pointed 30 often regarding the opening Of
the reservation that they have been q little
conservative, and the rush a week hence
promises to be greater even than il is now.
The influx will increase from day to day.
Gone to Hunt Coal.
A party of old-timers, persons thoroughly
acquainted with the reservation, and who
are positive that they know of the existence
of coal. started out yesterday afternoon for
the purpose Of prospecting and locating
claims on the White river at point about
forty miles from its mouth, where they
claim coal can be found in ineqhaustible
quantities Indians have frequently brought
in specimens, but white persons have of late
been prevented from prospecting Cor the
mineral
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-12
THE BOOMERS AT PIERRE.
Troops Continue TO Stop the Settlers-Ex
citing Incidents.

Troops Continue TO Stop tho Settlers-Ex-
citing Incidepts-
PIERRE, S. D., Feb. l2.-Boomers continue
to line the river. The crowd has been swslled
by those who arrived on the train last even
ing. The cars were packed, and many were
compelled to ride outside Monday night
the attempts to cross over were kept up I'M
til daylight, and many a fracas occurred be-
tween the troops and boomers, but nothing
serious is reported. The soldiers are almost
worn out by the vigilance they have been
compelled to keep, the guard having been
doubled during the night, which has left no
fresh ones on hand, and unless reinforce
ments arrive from Fort Sully soon they will
have to give up and let the persistent boom
ers on.
Dodged the Guards.
The South Pierre boomers made another
attempt to go over about o'clock yesterday
morning. They had about seventy-five wag-
ons, whose wheels had been muffied, and by
great secrecy succeeded in gaining the other
bank without being challenged by the sentry,
and were in the act Of escaping into the hills
when discovered The guard was immedi-
ately caught and gagged, put in one of the
wagons, and carried to some timber farther
inland, where he was left. About this time
other officers came along and not finding the
sentry in his place, raised an alarm.
Captured by the Troops.
A skirmishing party was organized and
soon found boomers to the number of several
hundred rapidly getting into the interior.
Some mounted infantry were sent in pur-
suit and upon overtaking the boomers fired
q volley over their heads. The latter then
scattered, but the infantry spread out also
and finally succeeded in capturing all but a
few and took them to the guard house at
Fort Pierre.
Stampeded the Line.
About the same time a smaller Gro wd of
boomers attempted to cross half "a mile
above this city. Most of them were on foot
A few light wagons accompanied them
When near the other side big stampede
was made TO get over the bank and break the
line of the guard, and they succeeded in
dashing through, but the infantry started in
hot pursuit. Many evaded their pursuers,
however, and are now in the interior
Vigiiant Indian Police.
Those who were captured were roughly led
back and brought over to this side. The
guard house was too full to hold them The
Indian police are aiding the soldiers all they
can, and have been the means of capturing
many stray boomers who have got across,
all of whom have been taken to the Cheyenne
agency, some thirty miles up the river, and
confined in their guard house
What's the Matter with Harrison?
Much wonder is expressed that President
Harrison should open the reservation to 60
into effect immediately and not make pro-
vision for settlers to go on, by Withdrawing
the troops, or at least giving them orders not
TO interfere.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-12
DOWN q. THE FREIGHT RATES.
A Regular smasb-Cp Indicated in tn
Very Near Future.

n heRuiar SmasD-Lp Inu1CAted IN the
Very Near Future.
CHICAGO, Feb. l2.-At yesterdays meet
ing of the Southwestern Freight association
Chairman Midgley said he felt it his duty to
inform the association that rate manipula-
tions of great magnitude We're being carried
on. Lines We're paying commissions to ship
pers and connections, rebates were being
given, street drayage was being paid by the
railroads, and passes were being distributed
to shippers and others able TO control
freight, with lavish hand The chairman
closed his charges by saying: "The only lines
against which find no complaint are the
Missouri Pacific and the Chicago, Milwaukee
and st. Paul"
Raised General Hubbub.
With one accord the various freight agents
started in to explain, and there was gen.
eral hubbub. The Milwaukee and St Paul
representative made the statement that he
held positive evidence of deep and reckless
rate-cutting in addition to the evidence given
by the chairman He moved for permission
to reduce all rates from Chicago to south
western Missouri river points SS 1-3 per cent.
This was denied. The Milwaukee and st.
Paul then appealed to the executive board of
the Interstate Commerce Railway associa-
ton to arbitrate the matter, and announced
that If the decision of the arbitrator was
against the reduction, the railroad would
avail itself of its privileges under article 3 of
the "gentleman's agreement" and give an
arbitrary notice of putting the reduction into
effect ten days from the date Of the decision.
c., n. and n. on the War Path.
At meeting in the afternoon of the West
ern and Northwestern divisions of the
Western Freight association the Chicago,
Burlington and Northern's proposed re-
duction in freight rates between Chi
cago and st. Paul from the present basis
Of 90 cents per 100, frst-class, to Accent
basis on business for Chicago, and a 30-cent
basis on business comm z from points east of
the eastern state line of Illinois, was taken
up, and after brief discussion the associa-
ton voted against allowing the reduction.
Notice of the Slaughter.
The Chicago, Burlington and Northern at
once gave notice that it would file written
notice with the chairman arbitrarily put
ting the rates into effe-t ten days from the
date Of the notice. A committee of repre-
sentatives Of all the lines interested in the
reduction was appointed to determine what
effect 1t win have and to what extent pres
emit rates in the territory affected must be
reduced to prevent discrimination and COM
ply with the inter state law
Couldn't Help Themselves.
At yesterdays meeting of the presidents of
lines in the Inter State Commerce Railway
association, the notices of withdrawal of the
Union Pacific and the Chicago and North
western were received, accepted. and placed
on file without comment The withdraw walls
will take effect on Feb % and Feb 20 re-
spectively. No other business of any kind
was transacted.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-12
FEMININE MOB LAW.
Threats of Arresting the Women Who
Raided Lathrop, Mo, saloons

sNhfutu hdthToPs Nfos ShAOobs
LATHRoP, Mo, Feb. 12-The sit iation
here yesterday was exciting and the women's
crusade against the saloons the only subject
of conversation. One of the saloon men
whose place was demolished has filed IN afi-
davit charging the seventy-five women who
participated in the crusade with riotous con-
duct and confiscation of private pro oerty.
The prosecuting attorney has been ask ed to
resign, but he refuses, and says
he will issue warrants for the ar
rest of everybody as fast as the
affidavits are filed Unlimited backin, has
been guaranteed the ladies, and they are boot
ing at the idea OF being arrested Ths peo-
pie are determined that no harm shall come
to a single woman that assisted in doing
what the officers failed to do. Everybody
in the town is excited, and the situation Is
dangerous one. Unless wise counsel pre- walls,
fears of trouble are momentarily expected,
and tbs entire state is awaiting develop
monts
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-12
suIIivan's Proposition to Jackson.

New YORK, Feb. 12.-Yesterday Jack
Barnett, John L. Sullivan's manager, made
an offer to Peter jackson that if the latter
would stand before the champion three
rounds at Crenheim's theatre, Hoboken, this
evening he might have Sullivans share Of
the gate receipts, which, it Is estimated, will
amount to about $1,000. jackson declined
the offer, and said he was surprised that
Sullivan should have made it. He hoped to
meet Sullivan in a finish fight after the Mis-
sissippi trouble was over
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-12
The whisky Trust Meeting.

PEORIA. Ills, Feb. 12-The meeting Of he
Western Distiliers' and Cattle-Feeders' tru It
yesterday was very largely attended It
was special meeting called for the purpose
OF voting upon the question of organizing q
corporation under the laws of Illinois for the
carrying ON of the business Of distilling a, d
feeding. The vote in favor of organizir
under the state laws stood 359 yeas to mar.
The meesting was very harmonious and bit
little debate vas INDUCED in.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-12
GOT THE WHOLE OUTFIT.
The Gentle Victory at Salt Lake City
Complete.

SALT LAKE Cry, Utah, Feb. 12-Presi-
dent Woodruff, of the Mormon church, says
the result of the election will have no effect
on the Mormons, except the effect of had
government. They expect that the people
will soon be glad to return to the economical
and honest government furnished by the
Mornons in the past.
Official returns give the following majori-
ties for the Liberal ticket Scott, for mayor,
500; Hams, for recorder, $50; Walden, for
treasurer, 56e; Clute, for assessor, 46o;
Young, for marshal, T73. The rest Of the
ticket, including five councilmen, are elected
by najorities ranging from $50 to 400
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-12
Another Anti-Gerrymander Bin.

WASHINGTON CRY, Feb. 11.-Hosr intro
duced in the senate yesterday bill provid-
ing that "in all the states of the I'm on rep-
resentatives 10 congress shall be elected in
and for the districts now prescribed by law
until the apportionment Of represer tatives
shall be made by congress according to the
census TO be taken in 1890, any law At such
states hereafter to be passed TO the contrary
Notwithstanding"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-12
An Agricultural Commissi ON.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 12.-Tle bill in
troduced in the senate yesterday ty Pierce
Of North Dakota provides that the president
shall appoint a commission of seven, four of
whom shall be practical agricultu rists, the
first named to be the president of 5he CON-
mission. A secretary is also to be appointed,
and he and the commissioners are I o receive
$40 per day and expenses while at work.
The commission is to investigate Il Q laws in
relation to inspection, warehouses and ele-
vators, etc, and their bearing on the condi-
tion of agricultural affairs and is 10 report
to congress not later than the beg inning of
the nart session
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-12
New Plan TO Build Postofac,s.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 12.-Moooy intro
duced in the senate yesterday bill provid-
ing that when any city or town in the United
States, having population of 1900 shown
by the census reports, shall make request
for postoffice building, setting forth the
above fact, the postmaster general shall
cause to be erected suitable building for a
postofiice, Prescribing the cost, which shall
not be less than $4,000 nor more than $50
mn
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-12
Crushed Under the wall.

RICHMOND, Mo-, Feb. IF. L. Elledgss
grocery store was burned early yesterday
morning, causing loss of about $4,000. A
number Of citizens were collected In an ad-
joining building discussing the blaze when
the wall fell in, killing N. F. Mcdonald and
R M. jackson and seriously injuring Mrs.
jackson. Many persons narrowly escaped.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-12
Tn. UplonI.t CandIdat. successful.

LONDON, Feb lathe parliamentary cleo
tions in tho Patrick division oivIanarkshire,
to Oil tho election caused by the death of
Alexander Craig Sellar CUnionist), took
place yesterday, and resulted in the retsn-
ton OF the seat by the Unionists by n vote
Of Alas for Mr.. Parker Smith IN 1929 for
Sir Charles remnant (Gladstonianl
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-12
The Church I'm Politics.

KINGSTON. Ont, Feb. l2.-In ST. Marye
cathedralon Sunday Roman Catholic electors
were required to sign declaration approved
by the bishops Of Ontario that they were
supporters OF the separate schools and CD
posed to abolition. Subsequently,, in pas
toral, Bishop Clearly said any Roman Catho-
lie who would desert the church in this
struggle deserved accommodation
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-12
Denies the Soft Impeachment.

NEW YORK, Feb. 12.-Mr. Greene is the
senior partner of the brokerage firm of
Greene & Bateman, of this city. He could
not be found yesterday. Mrs McCrea was
found at the Navarro fats She treated the
matter very lightly She denied the mar
riage, but admitted the trip to Hampton.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-12
First Time I'm Six Weeks.

WASHINGTON City, Feb. l2.-Sscr etaries
Blaine and Tracy attended the cabinet meet
ing yesterday, and for the first time In six
weeks all the members Of the cabinet were
praSanf
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-12
WILL PROBABLY ADJOURN.
The Iowa Legislators About Tired of
Their Amusomont

DIES MONIES, Ia, l2-Three ballots for
speaker were had in the house yesterday,
each one resulting: Hamilton 80; Wilson IS.
The probability is that an adjournment will
be had without anything being done, and
then Governor Larrabee will call an extra
session for the purpose OF seating Governor
Elec Boies, passing the appropriation bills,
fixing the joint freight rates and considering
the prohlbitory law
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-12
Wants to Perpetuate the Buf,,,o

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb l2.-The senate
committee on agriculture at its NEE ting yes
terday morning gave hearing to Buffalo"
Jones, Of Garden City, Kan, on the bill in
PRODUCED by Plumb for the preservation Of
the American bison. Jones owns a herd Of
eighty pure buffalo, and a number o. mixed
breeds as well, and he wants the govern
ment to set aside tract of public land on
which he can perpetuate them for twenty
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-12
Bad Outlook for BIair's Bill.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb l2--The enemies
of the Blair bill in the senate now clim to
have forty-three votes promised against the
measure, with three senators doubtful
Forty-one negative votes will be enough TO
defeat il
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-12

Of New Jersey against. The debate will con-
time to-day. At 5 o'clock the house will
take a recess until 8, when the disc ussion on
the Democratic side will lie ck,scd by Car
Isle and Springer
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-12
England Making Dynamite Gum.

LONDON, Feb. 1.-THE government has
arranged with Lieut. Zalinski to superin-
tend the construction at Woolwich Of forty
dynamite guns, of which Zalinsxi is the in
ventor
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-12

LONDON. Feb. IA caucus of dock own
ers and wharf-masters was held last night,
at which II was resolved TO employ non
union men whenever IL shall seem desirable.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-12
The BaiIot-Box Inquiry.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb 12-The testi-
mony before the ballot-box contract investi-
gators yesterday related solely TO some
money-about s200-which had been paid to
Mrs Wood, wife of the forger, and why it
was paid The reason was that the Repub-
licans had found out that Wood was forger,
and thinking that the Democrats we g trying
TO use him, thought it best to keep him in
good humor. The money was provided by
DIR. Graydon, of Cincinnati, who was later
reimbursed out of the campaign funds, and
was given to Mrs Wood because she said she
WAS In need
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-12

Look out for counterfeits! See that
you get the genuine DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrupl Do not let the dealer sell you
some lust as good" but insist upon get>
ting the genuine with the Bulls Head
trademark on the wrapper.