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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-27
canal from Sew orIeans 70 enc Atlan,io
THE pAN-AMERlcAN CONGRESS.
u Adopts Report on n Big Interna
tional Railway Scheme

u Adopts n Report on n Big Interna-
tional Railway scheme.
WASHINGTON CrTr. Feb. 2z-The report
Of the COMMITTEES on railroads favoring the
construction Of continental railroad was
adopted by the Pan-American congress yes
terdsy. The report recommends that rail-
road connecting all or the majority Of the
nations represented in this conference win
contribute greatly to the development Of tho
moral relations and material interests Of the
said nations; that the means best adapted to
begin aud carry out its execution is the ap-
pointment Of an international commission Of
engineers to study the possible routes, deter
mine their true length, estimate their re-
spective cost, and compare their reciprocal
advantages; that the commission should be
composed Of three engineers appointed by
each nation, with the permission Of dividing
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-27

The friends OF Ex-Mayor Carse are
mentioning him as = suitable man for the
legislature and 10 he consents TO the use
OF bis name he will be formidable cam
didste before the republican legislative
convention. The republican party Of
this district might look farther and fare
much worse thsu choosing Mr. Carse to
represent II At Springfield.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-27
sustained the School PRINCIPAL.

PITTsFIELD. Mass, Feb. 27-The school
COMMITTEES last night sustained the action Of
Principal Welsh, of the high school, in dis
missing six pupils who declined to study in
The history class because Of the way the
reformation period was treated in the text
took The book committee was, however.
instructed to investigate the alleged unfair
ness of the chapters objected to
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-27
Favored Per Diem Pensions.

SYRACUSE, n z, Feb 27.-The New
York department of the @. A r. yesterday
after eiecting officers adopted resolutions
favoring the Per diem pension bill, aud de-
claring that the dependent pension bill would
not ntisfy the Veterans Of this state Cor
poral Tanner made n speech declaring his
conversion TO this view.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-27
Comparison of Vote. In Germany

BERLIN, Feb. T.-As compa ed with the
last general election, the Socialist vote
throughout the empire in the recent contest
shows an increase Of 567, 4O5, and the Frei-
stnnig vote an increase of PA, 800 In con-
trast to this the combined vote u the Cartel
parties shows decrease o. 100000, while
the Centrist party's vote has decreased 206,-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-27
EXPLOSION OF A STOVE.
supposed To BE the Work OF bastard
Husband-wffe and Child Injured.

Husband-Wife and Child injured.
MIsSEAPoLIs MINI, Feb. 81 The Jour
mails Chippewa Falls, Wis, special says:
Tuesday night, when Mrs ] 5. Doss built
IRE In her kitchen stove, terrific explosion
occurred, and the stove was blown through
the ceiling. Mrs Doss was badly, but not
fatally. burned The explosion burst the
drum Of her child's ear. Mrs Doss is sep
arated from her husband, who is suspected
Of placing the explosive in the wood. 1t is
charged that he attempted the same thing
twice before
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-27

into sub-commisSions and e appoint as many
other engineers and emplo yes as might be
considered necessary for ths more rapii exc
cution Of the work.
Line of the Rs Iway.
That the railroad, in 80 far IS the COM
mon interests will permit, ihould unite the
principal cities lying in the vicinity Of its
route; that II the general erection of the
line cannot Be altered thout great in
convenience for the Ibove purpose
branch lines should be SURF eyed TO connect
those cities with the main line; that exist
ing railways should be utilized as far as is
possible and compatible W IN the route and
conditions Of the continental railroad; that
the construction, managsms az aud operation
Of the line should be at the e, pense of the con-
cessionaires, or Of the persons 10 whom they
sublet the work, or to whom they transfer
their rights, with all due formalitiss. the
consent Of the respective governments first
being obtained
No Duty on Mate rails.
That all materials necssss nv for the con-
struction and operation Il the railroad
should be exempt from import duties; that
all personal and real prop rty OF the rail-
road USED In its construction and operation
should be exempt from ali "a Authorization
al, state and municipal; TINT tse execution
Of a work of such magnitude deserves to be
further encouraged by subs dies, cessions OF
land, or guarantees of a minimum interest.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-27
THEY'LL Xiii Randall Yet.

WASHINGTON CITY. Feb 27.-The news
paper men were all torn up last night by a
report that Hon. Samuel J. Randall was
dead A rush was made for the congress.
mans residence, wheee the visitors were in
formed that Mr.. Randall vas feeling in
his nsual health
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-27
Rubber Trust ornan,rins.

New YORK, Feb. 2.-Reprssentative of
all the manufacturers OF rubber goods in
the United States met at the Windsor hotel
yesterday The formation Of a trust was
discussed, and II is stated by one Of those
present that the details Of the agreement
win Be completed. 1t is said that no raw
rubber n being gathered at Para and that
the price Of rubber must shortly advance
vary sharply
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-27
Loss OF Life Reported.

HAMILTON, O., Feb 27-The Big Miami
river reached it's highest point at $50 yester-
day morning. Great damage was done to
property along its course through this city.
AT Seven Mile, a small village north Of here,
one life is known to have been lost in the
food, and 1t is reported that a whole family
was drowned while trying to cross Four
Nile, small stream just north of the city,
shortly after O'Clock
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-27
blinded Her Detractor.

NEVADA, No. Feb 27-Nrs J. NJ Smith
Yesterday destroyed the eyesight of Nathan
Gordon, by throwing red pepper in his eyes.
Mrs Smith was a domestic in the family
with which Gordon boarded Her charac-
Ger was alleged to be bad, and Gordon told
the family 50; hence the assault
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-27
Compound Lard Again.

WASHINGTON CRY, Feb 27.-The agri-
cultural committee of the house devoted its
session yesterday morning TO hearing persons
interested In the defeat or success OF the
Conger and Butterworth hills TO regulate
the manufacture and sale OF counterfeit and
compound lard. The obi sre uments pro and
CON wer. reitsrssad
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-27
New Bank. Authorized.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb 2.-The follow
ing named national banks we're yesterday
authorized TO commence business: First
National bank Of Creighton, Neb, capital
ESQ, 900; Maryville National band, Missouri,
CAPT tai $4,000
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-27

WASHINGTON CRY. Feb. 1.-THE senate
committee on rules yesterday considered the
resolution to provide for the consideration Of
nominations in open session The members
present were evenly divided for and against,
50 no action was taken
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-27
Two nIen in Imminent p,,,l.

SHAMoKIN, Pa, Feb 27.-Fre started last
evening IN the stables in the Cameron col
iiery slope, 500 yards below the surface.
Two miners working in a deeper portion of
the slope are shut in Rsscuing parties have
started to assist them, with fair prospects of
reaching them through an old opening.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-27

MERGED, Cal, Feb. N-The Mariposa
stage was stopped last evening b- two high
wsymen about mile from this place The
mails from Mariposa, Coultervi le and in
termedists points and the Wells Fargo box
were taken 1t Is not yet known here how
much money was secured by the robbers
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-27
For tn, Admiration n Idaho

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. H-The house
COMMITTEES on territories yes erday author
lied favorable report on the bill introduced
in the house by Struble to provide for the
admission of the state Of Idaho
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-27
WHILE several Illinois coneressm

WHILE several Illinois congressman
notably Springer and Hitt are being
complimented on their magnificent nght
for Chicago on the worlds fair bill, we
hear no expressions Of praise connected
with the name OF W. II. Gest. II the
Rock Island member will get Us the gun
factory. viaduct. etc. We will not CON
plain. however.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-27
Havoc at Jacksonville.

JoHNsoNvILLE, Tenn, Feb. 27.-One of the
fiercest and most destructive storms that has
ever swept over this place occurred at
O'Clock Tuesday, accompanied by lightning,
thunder, and heavy rain. Two spans of the
Nashville, Chattanooga and St Louis rail-
road bridge across the Tennessee river were
entirely demolished. Several buildings
were blown down, but no loss of life is vet
reported. The colored Methodist church
and the Odd Fellows hall, lately built by the
colored people here. went down in the storm
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-27
e.stins RId of /. Bal Char. otter.

CHARLESTON, s. c., Feb. 2s.--3ob Pope,
a white man Of bad character, nd his son,
II years old, were shot dead Mon lay night,
while riding from the Cummi igs mill to
their home In Hampton county. The muir
derer IL supposed 70 be a white mn
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-27
Census Supervisors Nominated.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 2.-Among the
nominations sent to the senate yesterday
were the following for census supervisors:
lowa-B. W. Hight, Third district; J. ".
Near, Fourth district. Illinois, ". Bailey,
Third district
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-27
Fell Dead at the Theatre.

COLUMBUS. o., Feb. 27.-Last night, as
Mrs Israel Ealy entered the Grand Opera
house In this city, accompanied by her son
and daughter, to witness the performance of
The Fakir," she complained Of sudden
sickness, and sat down in the managers
ofnce for few momsnts. Feeling relieved,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-27

NEW YoRK, Feb 27.-The ninth game Of
the bill ard tournament was aged last
night between George Slosson, and F. G.
fves. Score; Slosson. 500; Ives, AS Az
srages-Slosson, 70 o-le; Ives, % IL 10.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-27
Ten Person. Bruised and Cut

ROANOKE, Va, Feb. "A coach of the
east-bound passenger train was wrecked here
last night by truck jumping the track Nc
one was killed, but ten persons were more
or less bruised and cut All were from south
eTn points
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-27
Jailed for Insulting the xai.er

LONDON, Feb. 27.-Herr ZirImer editor
Of 3 newspaper published in Breslau, has
been sentenced to imprisonma Mt for two
years for insulting reference to the emperor
in commenting on his msjesty's labor re-
scripts.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-27

EEw York, Feb 27.-The f;ew York
League club has brought suit in tIe United
States district court TO restrain Buck Ew-
ing from playing with any other inan that
club
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-27
The PATH OF THE CYCLONE
Loss of One Life, and Great Damage Done
ia Tennessee and Arkansas.

Loss of One Life, and Great Damage Done
liza Tennessee and Arkansas.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Feb. "a wind-storm
| OF cyclonic proportions accompanied by hail
and rain, swept over this section OF the coun.
try Tuesday, doing an immense amount of
damage to property. and causing the loss Of
at least one life In this city the storm was
severe, but NO great damage was done
At Brownville, Tenn, almost every build
ing on the public square was unroofed. and
scores Of residences were dismantled ana are
| In ruins While the storm ragged the rain
fell in torrents, and great damage was
caused to many stocks of goods The Jew
ish synagogue, the Methodist church, the Bsp-
fist Female college and the court house were
also unroofed and otherwise damaged The
loss will exceed S5o,ooO.
Killed by a Falling Tree.
A tree fell across the house of Mrs. James
Cooper, crushing it, killing her and badly
inturing two children AT Mariana, Ark
the new Christian church WAS completely
demolished, Lesser's cotton shed was blown
away and several other buildings were I'M
roofed About three miles from town a ne
gro school house containing sixty-five chill
dren was blown from its foundation but no
one was hurt. The White river at Bates
Vile, Ark, rose eight feet In few hours,
washing away culverts and badly delaying
trains. Three houses were blown down near
Riverside and several buildings crushed in
the southeastern part of the county
Damages Near Hot Springs.
The old observatory on the summit of Hot
Springs mountain was leveled TO the ground
Between Hot Springs and the Ouchaita river
many farm houses were torn to atoms and
it is feared that several lives were lost.
Considerable damage was done to buildings
and fences at Little Rock and at Alexander
Near the latter place a school house was
blown down AMI nine children injured
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-27
seven Miners ksltal

BERLIN. Feb. 21-Seven miners were
killed by an explosion in colliery at bort
rnuud, Westphaiia, yesterday
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-27
LEFT THE MEN TO THEIR FATE.
An Attempt TO Rescue SIX Sailors Results
I'm the Death of One Reecuer.


NV YORK, Feb. 27-The steamer Ems.
which arrived yesterday from Bremen, ex-
perienced very severe weather curing the
entire passage On Feb % she sighted the
dismssted British ship Hebe, which was drift
ing at the mercy of the waves A boat manned
by volunteer crew put OF from the Ems
TO rescue the six men who could be seen or
the Hebe's decks. A heavy sea swamped the
boat, and one seaman, Martin wiernckhoff,
Of Bremen, was drowned. The others man.
aged SO cling to the upturned boat until res
cued by the Ems The attempt to take the
men of the Hebe was then abandoned The
Hebe showed no signal Of distress, and was
riding the waves we'll The men were NOV
ing about freely, as If free from fear of dis
sster. The captain of the Ems thinks the
Hebe viii keep afloat until some vessel comes
along in better weather, and is able TO assist
her
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-27

she proceeded into thu theatre, end was
scarcely seated when she fell back dead
Her home was in Powell, o.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-27
Transactions in Congress.


WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 27.-Chsndla
presented a petition IN the senate yesterday
from citizens OF Union county. Arkansas.
complaining of state OF political terror in
that county during the election Of 1855. and
asking for protection. Harris and Berry
objected TO the length Of Chambers brief OF
the petition, but the chairman decided that
II was not too long. An acrimonious ex-
| change Of remarks ensued in which Berry
declared tbs petition a collection Of filth
and rot" got up by Chandler himself. The
senate then passed twenty-six private PEN
sion bills and some public building bills
when Reagan and Wilson Of MARYLAND
spoke against the educational bill, urging
that IL was unconstitutional secret ses-
sion was held and the senate adjourned
In the house the day was principally de-
voted 10 six hours debate on the contested
election case Of Atkinson VS. PendIston,
First Virginia district No action was
taken. The urgent def ,isucy bill was re-
ported, appropriating s23 650. 2l3, the largest
item being s2l, 59s 81 for pensions. Bills
were introduced: To revive the grade of
lieutenant general; TO prevent sdulterntion
Of food or drugs The house then adjourned
WIG Leak.
WASHINGTON CITY. Feb 27-The senate
committee appointed for that purpose began
yesterday trying to find out how the pro-
ceedings in secret session were obtained by
newspapers. The witnesses examined were
all local newspaper men and their testimony
showed that the local papers depended al =
most entirely upon the press associations for
secret session paragraphs, and that they knew
little If anything about the sources from
which these associations derived their news
The committee has summoned the press as
ISOLATION men TO appear. In the secret ses-
SION OF the senate yesterday an order was
adopted clearing the room behind the press
gallery during the secret sessions hereafter.
Canal from New Orleans to the Atlantic.
WASHINGTON CITY, Feb 27.-Pasco intro
duced In the senate yesterday bill incorpor-
ating the Atlantic, Mexican Gulf and Missis-
sippi River Barge Canal company The
company is to be granted permission TO con-
rtruct and maintain barge canal and tele-
graph and telephone lines from point on
the Mississippi river at or near New Orleans
through Lake Borgne or Lake Poncbartrain,
and over the open waters OF the inland coast
81 the Gulf Of Mexico 10 point at or near
st. Marks, Fla, and then TO such point ON
.he Atlantic ocean between the 29th and 3lst
degrees OF north latitude as shall be deter
mined by the company.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-27
Forty Mon Imprisoned in a Nine.

EGYPT STATION, \. C., Feb 27.-Monday
night the shaft Of the coal mine here cavsi
in, imprisoning forty miners During the
whole night the town was scene of the
widest distress. Wives and mothers walked
about the pit mouth wringing their hands and
wailing in the most heart-rending manner.
AT last apparatus was rugged and men wen,
TO work on the shaft 1t did not take an
hour TO cut through the earth, when it was
found all the men were alive, and in short
time they were restored unframed TO their
weeping relatives
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-27

LONDON, Feb 27-Balfour is drafting a
local government scheme for Ire land on lines
similar to those forming the basis Of the
plans for England and Scotland
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-27
weather Foreca-t.

q. 8. SIGNAL orvrcE,
Washington. ID. C., Feb,27.
For the next "a hours for Illinois:
Cold wave and zero temperature tomor.
row morning.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-27

VIII somebody please inform us II a
skeleton Key will open n dead lockY
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-27

Alexander c. Campbell was placed ON the
stand He admitted that he had copied the
examination papers and sfterwsrd disposed
Of them TO Mrs Smith He told Mrs. Smith,
however, that they were old papers and
would Be Of no use to her in an examination.
Campbell admitted that be took the papers,
which he copied and gave to Mrs Smith,
from the certifcation room during the alb
ssnce of the certifcatiOn clerk
Telegram-herald., 1890-11-19

The homely adage that dead men
tel no tales nAs been contrOyerted.
The Democracy OF Michigan has had
n graveyard aspect for so years, but,
fOrtuit0usly BY change OF base, they
have become the livelirst corpse IN the
United Ssates.-Detrolt Evening sun.
What 4 consummation 10 crow over
The Democracy of Michigan has been
guessing on chances for 80 years, and
struck the truth once in all that time.
Time after time II has put up tickets
composed Of men OF standing, ability
and sterling worth as citizens, but they
have been buried out of sight. Thi.
time they put up ticket OF "shreds
and patches" that would never have
been 80 honored IL there had been the
slightest expectation of success. A
fortuitous change OF base, indeed. The
brains of Democracy at the bottom and
the base on top,
Telegram-herald., 1890-11-19
n. H. WINANS
GRAND UNION
REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE.
. Avn q rOupR pForK
z AND 4 TOWER BLOCK.

Telephone 50
WANTED -Temaie He,r-a dlShwssaers.
w pastry eook. generai cooks. chamber
maid. aiming room gir.s. girls ior seneft'
houS woTk. ! laundry woinal, sewing Eiris.
lacy aseass Ladies' fsr.or IoNer block
business CHANGES sale or EKehaRg
ID - general stocks. ssoJei hardware s''1'i
Il $50 Livery STOCK in good i0cation, doing a
good business drug stocks. well iecAted n
ely. sIlou. al $50 ] or, good stock, $500;
hardware, 0 e. spJ.oi ] grocery stock. stV
LOR SALE OK RXCHANGR-For Grand Rap
ids properly. 20 acres OF nrst-ctAsS land 40
aces cleared. 5 miles from Vaudeville. only
: 10,
DOR SALE-l6l acres Of the finest land ia
l. Michigan; good house. large basement.
barn. seles Of orchard. everything lirst-ciass !;
will take COO TO Si5n IA city or village prop-
esty bargain. only so per acre. cheap al ; o.
EOR SALE-A good 7-room house. finished in
Il oil and yarnish nearly new. Oh Saiem-Aye..
only S!&0.
EOR SALE-You can get a nice. new s-room
Il house, with closets large lot, an alley on
WoOdlawn-avc. for SlSU-.
COR SALE-sl7O0 viii buy T-room house.
sewing room and closets. very convenient.
nice lot. on ScTibner-st.
LOR SALE-A new Groom house, pantry and
c.Oseis, on la lst.. only SliUJ.
L'OR SALE-New modern house on corner
Coit-ayc., $500 Will exchange for cheaper
property or vacant lots
TO EANUA NNE-Ior mouse anu lot on West
i SIDE, an s-room house on Center-.t. Si7o0.
EOR SALE OR EXCHANGE houses and
lots Oh South LSsayette-st. for 500; a
good investment 10 rent.
L'OR SALE-A Groom house. With pantry and
A. closets. in "A good ne gAbOrhoOd on Center
ST.. only 500.
TOR SALE-A bargain; only $3.50 for 70
l. room house, large lot. on Turnersi.
UoR SALE-Three vacant lots on Turner.
Il 5000.
o1rQO WILL BUY an s-room house; nicely
pif w finished very convenient; on Trow-
bridgc-St.
G17u0 FOR nice s-room house on Center
~ w 81; viii exchange for house and lot
on West Side.
GQO0 FOR Z neat lite house on Lincoln
sfOOO ST.; lot 4sX2lT; terms easy.
GOOD BUSINESS CHANCE-We have nice
! - clean little stock of staple groceries well
coated IN the city. 10 exchange for vacant
lots; sickne S. in the family the cause: Invoices
about Sl0JC.
Telegram-herald., 1890-11-19
OFFICIAL PAPER or THE CITY,


it now looks ts If the natural advan-
tages of the "C0mstock ste" would be
utilized for fair grounds. The meet
Ing OK prominent citizens in z. v.
Cheney's Office, Monday evening, de-
veloped a very strong feeling IN favor
Of having far grounds nearer the city.
should toe West Michigan Association
determine to accept Mr.. Comstock's
offer, the enterprise VIII be a success
from the start.
North Park was deservedly q favorite
resort last season. on account of It's ac-
feasibility and natural beauty. The
long stretch OF uavgable river is in IL
scif = prominent feature. as Il affords
one thoroughlare Of access from the
city, and also furnishes boating fscil-
ities and beautiful landscapes. The
public highway s pleasant drive or
bicycle run. The dummy line will be
Increased IN transportation facilities, so
that al can be accommodated, how
ever great the rush.
BY al means let the citizens of
Crand Rapids urge the use OF the
"Comstock site" for fair or exposition
purposes. It viii not hurt the city 10
have such grounds both north and
south. IL Will tend 70 the extension of
the city n both directions, until, per-
hsps, both sites may be virtually united
with Grand Rapids. This city Is bound
60 grow. and is residence area Is likely
20 increase along the lines Of public
transit.