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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-19
ABBREVIATED TELEGRaMS.

DR.. Peters, the German African explorer
has reached Zanzibar
The New York cloakmakers are again
nearing an end of their strike.
The grand lodge of Knights of Pythiss
closed Its session at Milwaukee Friday
Eugene Schuyler. United States consul
gener al at Cairo, Egypt, died in that city
Friday
Rev. ID. +. Bair, prominent residen I
of Knox county, Hin OILS, died at his home
| in Henderson township Friday of pneu-
| monia, aged 63.
George Duffield an aged farmer living
near Harlingen, n. j., dangerously shot
his grandson Friday and then cut his
| own throat fatally.
John Guest, pro minent man among
the miners at Streator, Ills, has been
| missing since July ID, and fears OF foul
play are entertained
Alexander Vahon, a French Canadian.
Is IN Jail at Seattle on a charge of having
married four women, all of whom are
alive and undivorced
Thieves at Saratoga, N Y, entered the
| cottage of Mr.. Bliss, the law partner of
Vice President Morton Thursday, and
stole $40, 900 wGyth of jewelry.
Nose johnson, under arrest or p charge
sf highway robbery, Jumped f1om q train
| near Bath, His, and got away in the dark
ness Friday night. He was handcuffed at
the time.
A package contain ng s., 900 mysterious
disappeared from the custody of the
United States Express company Thurs
day night between Milwaukee and Hur-
ley, Wis, and there Is no clue
The Catholic Citizen, a Roman Catholic
paper published at Milwaukee, is oppos-
ing the boom of Mayor Pratt of Oshkosh,
for the Democratic gubernatorial nomina-
ton, because Pratt is a supporter of the
Bennett law.
Because, as they allege, the iron is of
bad quality, 500 men in the American iron
works at Pittsburg have struck As the
strike is directly in violation of the Anal
gamated association rules the strikers
will have to play a lone hand
About 300 striking cigar makers at
Binghamton, N. Y, made riotous
demonstration in front of a factory oper-
ated by union men, and the latter had
to be escorted home by police the mob
following and abusing the "scabs."
Henry HillberR, of Independence, Ia,
believes he is heir to the fortune of John
Brand, who died in Amsterdam, Holland,
100 years ago. The government converted
his property into money, there being no
heirs, and it has accumulated until now it
amounts to sl,0000Ot.
Governor Boies, of Iowa, has commutea
the sentence of Fred Munchrath, of Sioux
City, to three months in the penitentiary.
Munchrath was the only one of those ac-
cused of the murder of Rev. Haddock who
was convicted. His sentence was four
years in the penitentiary.
The great Union stock yards deal by
which that big Chicago enterprise goes
into the control of the Pennsylvania rail-
way company and Vanderbilt interests
has been closed. The old owners get
t2l, 00.O0O. and the new company will
issue bonds and stock to the amount Of
S223, 600, 600
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-19
WINDOWS VIEWS.
The Secretary oh-Poohs the
Predicted Deficit.
SOME INACCURACIES POINTED OUT

The Present Surplus Ignored and One
Item of $50. 900. 900 Counted Twice
The House Begins the Talk ON the Orig
inal Packages BlI-Reagan Makes the
Amende Honorable to Dolph-Death of
Eugene Schuyler-Reciprocity Amend
ment for the Tariff Bill.
| WASHINGTON CITY, July 19.-When Sec
| rotary WINDOWS attention was called to
the predictions of deficit of varying di-
mansions from s30,OOO.000 to $3.50, 300, 600,
he said he had not even read them care
| fully, but added that he ha no hesitation
| in saying that the government would not
go into bankruptcy for some time to come.
CHANGING over the statements hurriedly, he
pointed out inaccuracies in some of them
Items involving perhaps 800. coo OO0-
as told in startling headlines in journals
publishing them, "A Big Deficit A Van
ishing Surplus" and "A Bankrupt Treas
| ury," and said tnat he might consider it
| advisable at u later day TO correct them.
A Few Slight inaccuracies.
One item to which he called attention
and which would go far toward warding
off bankruptcy during the year and meet
Ing possible deficit, was the S55, 0O0, 600 of
! surplus or cash on hand in the treasury
| the first of the mouth, which these com
pliers had ignored entirely in their calcu-
lations. Another inaccuracy pointed out
harriedly was in placing the permanent
| annual appropriations at S10l, O00, 600 and
then adding $40 900, 600 -the sinking fund
charge for the year-to the probable cur
rent years expenditures. when, as a mat
ter of fact, the $49, 900, 900 for the sinking
| fund forms part or nearly one-half of the
permanent annual appropriations This
| little slip, of course, helped the compilers
TO the extent of $50, 900, 900 in piling up the
| deficit.
Will Continue to Buy Bonds.
Secretary Window, however, is not in
| the least disturbed by such stat ements
| and said he had no doubt that the govern
| ment would meet its obligations readily
snd promptly during the year So little
frightened does he feel at the outlook that
he said he not only expected the treasury
| would pay its bills promptly. but would
continue TO buy bonds as heretofore, if
they were offered at reasonable rates. If
bondholders got frightened at this buga-
boo about big deficit and bankruptcy
staring the government in the face at the
end of the year, then he might expect to
purchase bonds at unusually low prices
from people who wanted to realize while
there was something left in the treasury.
The secretary will probably in few DAYS
prepare a statement that will show the
governments resources and revenues
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-19
BLOODY AND FATAL FIGHT.


Angry Aiabamians Engage In ''Gun Play"
with Deadly Effect.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, July 19.-The Age
Herald's special from Tuscumbia, Ala,
gives an accounted bloody tragedy which
took place there Thursday The terrible
affair arose from some old family feud
originating in an insult to lady. John
w. Goodwin and Pete ChaIlen, heavily
armed, came to Tuseumbia Thursday
morning and met Judge John A. Steele in
Alternately 81 Curry's drug store Judge
Steele was unarmed, but his son, John
Steele, Jr., came in soon after, and in an
instant he and Goodwin drew their pistols
and opened fire.
Four Men Catch Bullets.
Steele fell dead, shot through the head
AT that moment Tom Steele, another son
OF the judge. appeared with a shotgun
and opened fire, Goodwin and Challen re-
plying with pistols. The firing continued
until all cartridges were exhausted, when
II was found that Goodwin was mortally
wounded in the shoulder, Tom Steele shot
in the leg, and Tracy Alternately, one of
the proprietors of the store, was left with
shattered arm. He was trying to stop
the fight. All of the parties are highly
connected.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-19


WASHINGTON Cry, July io-The
senate further olsen ssed the sundry
civil appropriation bin yesterday, and
agreed to the amendment repeating the
irrigation provision in the law of 1885,
except as to canal aud reservoir sites,
which remain reserved. Without COM
plotting the bill the senlte adjourned.
The house, after som discussion, adopt
ed resolution reported by the committee
on rules, providing FOR the immediate
consideration of the original package bill
and the bankruptcy bill, vote to be
taken on the former Monday. and on the
latter Wednesday next. The debate was
continued until o'clock, when a recess
was taken, the evening session to be de-
voted to private pension bills. At this
session Enloe made the point of no quo
rum, and, without trsnsacting any bust
ness, the house adjourned.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-19
SENATORIAL AMENITIES.
Dolph Gives Reagan a Few Remar ks
Think Over.

Dolph Gives Reagan Few Remar Ks to
Think Over.
WASHINGTON CITY, July 19-During the
debate on the irrigation amendment to the
sundry civil bill in the senate yesterday
Reagan referred to Dolph as being al
ways on the side of special privileges and
advantages. Dolph, when opportunity
offered, responded by saying that they
had read of q man who once stood in the
market place and thanked God he was not
as other men. Human nature, he said.
was much the same in all ages. There
was egotism, pharisaism, and boorishness
to-day. as there had been in all times
He defied the senator to point to any act
OF his i'll the interest of the land specula-
tors. Reagan admitted that his remark
was one which he ought not to have made,
and asked that it be- omitted from the off,
eial report
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-19
A Fortune Teller Caused Her Death.

PITTsBuRG. Pa, July 49, Miss Jennie
Mcdonald, of Duquesne, Thursday left
ewo notes, one for her aunt, with whom
she was living, and the other for her
lover, saying she was going TO commit
suicide. Thursday night her hat and
cloak were found on the banks of the
Monongahela river and she has been miss
ing since. Two weeks ago Miss Mcdonald
visited a fortune teller in this city, who
told the Young lady she would die on the
9TH OF August and be buried in the dress
she was to he married in. 1t is feared she
brooded over this till she became insane
and jumped into the river.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-19

JOHN JOSEPH REIMERs proposes to
make things ''hum" in Bushnell on Tues
day. II we remember correctly at the
last republican family reunion at Bush
nell. the doughty John was knocked out
in the first round by q Moline political
pugilist OF no mean strength. But as
there Is nothing worth fighting for this
year, Reimers will probably be allowed to
have his waV
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-19
Tennessee Democrat, H.rmon,zs

NASHVILLE, Tenn, July l9-Hon. John
P. Buchanan, president of the state Farm
ers' Alliance, was nominated for governor
in the state Democratic convention yes
terday by reclamation. Taylor and Pat
terson withdrew in the interest of har-
mony. Buchanan is farmer by pro-
fession, but has been a memb Der of the leg
islature for three terms. Hon b. J. Lea.
OF Haywood county, was selected for su-
Dreme nudge
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-19
Indicted for EXPRESS Robbsr,

CHICAGO. July 19-The grand jury has
indicted John Ehret, formerly driver
for the United States Express company,
for the theft of a $4,000 gold bar from
that company. Three other persons were
also indicted, one of them Charles Ehret,
q brother of John. The gold was stolen
from the express wagon en- route to q
bank some time ago
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-19

On the fourth page of todsy's ARGUS
may be found very interesting political
communication, which discloses the great
''love" which certain republicans have
for Mr.. Gest in the lower end of the dis
trict. Coming as it does on the eve of
the republican congressional convention,
it can certainly convey no solace to the
already downhearted Gest contingent.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-19
The british Flee, At E.on,m,n,,

NEW YORK. July 10 special to The
Herald from Victoria, B. c., says: H. NJ.
S. Warsprite, flagship of the Paci fic sta
ton, with Rear Admiral Charles F.
Hotham on board, arrived at Esquimault
Thursday afternoon. Adm iral Hotham
was saluted with fifteen guns by H. NJ. S.
Champion and the Warsprite responded.
She now lies anchored near the other war
ships in Esquimault harbor and the six
vessels present an imposing appearance.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-19

Hon. |. B. CRAIG. one of the most ac>
tive, useful and able members of the pres
ent legislature, being from the NATION
district. has been renominsted by the dem
ocrats of his district and the reputation he
made in the present house in public affairs
insures his return by an increased major
itu
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-19
Immense storm Havoc in I,ondon.

LONDON, July 19-The amount of dam
age done by Thursdays storm in London
and south of England is enormous. The
streets in many localities were submerged,
and houses and shops were flooded. En-.
tire stocks of valuable goods are ruined.
In the various towns in southern England
similar damage was inflicted. and in some
cases houses were undermined to such an
extent that they will have to be torn
down y
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-19

The Gest secret circle" are considera-
bly, worried as to whom they can induce
to assume the management of his badly
shattered forces. They would like &c
have Chairman Thomas stay at the helm
two years longer, but it is understood
that he has emphsticslly refused to ac-
cept the thankless task.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-19

Boss WELLS has consented to act as
stage manager at Bushnell next Tuesday
and has mad the civil service rules sus
pended for the entire week in case ANY,
thing should occ 1T to deter him from re-
turning home.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-19

Mr. T. H. THOMAS will be compelled
to msrtyrize himself next Tuesday. 1t il
his duty to call the republican congress
sional convention TO order. He should
get ]. j. Reimers and Howard Wells in 8
complete state of subjugation before he
let's go of the gavel.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-19
Adventure for the white Hons. r.-u

CAPE MAY, \. J July 19-Tnursday
evening horse driven by boy ran away
on Washington street just rs the presi-
dents carriage, containing Mrs Harrison,
Mrs. Mckee, and baby Mckee, was pass.
ing. The runaway barely missed striking
the Harrison vehicle, causing great excite
ment on the crowded thoroughfare. Mrs.
Mckee swooned, and number of specta-
tors hurried to her assistance, but she raj
lied in few minutes, and the White
House coachman drove rapidly to the
Harrison cottage.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-19
The FederaI EIection nm

WASHINGTON CITY, July 19.-The Re-
publican members OF the senate commit
tee on privileges and elections held a con-
ference yesterday for the consideration Of
the federal election bill, which passed the
house recently. The bill was taken up in
sections, but little progress was made. 1t
Is likely that number of amendments
will be proposed when the bill is reported
TO the senate. These amendments will be
submitted to the next caucus of Repub-
iican senators, which will likely be held
weak
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-19
Sent to India for puni.hment.

LONDON, July 19.-The grenadiers, quar-.
tered in the west end, who "a short time
ago rebelled against excessive drilling
have been summarily deal with The wal
office took cognizance of the matter. and
the regiment has been ordered to India for
two years, sailing on Tuesday next. Their
colonel is martinez, and popular sympa-
thy is with the men,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-19
OF Course They Lynched Him.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, July IA Fort
White special to The Times Union says
negro named Green jackson was lynched
there Thursday by neighbors of Mrs. Rob
ert Green, white woman, whom he had
outraged. The woman's husband killed
Joe McBray several weeks ago, and has
not yet been arrested. Jackson,s crime
was most brutal.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-19
A Labor Agitator Ordered Ont

MINNEAPoIs, Mimi, July 1s.-The
Irlbune's Eau Claire (Wis.) special says:
The strikers in three out of six of the saw
mills shut down returned to work yester-
day About 400 r.en are still out. but
they show signs of weakening Agitator
Frye, of Duluth, attempted to address a
mass meeting of workingment Thursday
night, but was driven out of the hall.
Yesterday he left town by or der of the
chief of police
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-19
Prospect for . Great Trot.

BUFFALO, N. Y, July 19.-It was stated
yesterday by c. j. Hamlin, owner of the
trotter Belle Hamlin, that he would con-
sent to match his mare against the FLY
Sunol for 5000 a side on a track which
would be mutually acceptable This
statement meets the recent challenge of
Orrin A. Hickox for a race for slO,O q
oid ''f' - :
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-19
Election Conte SITS Decided.

WASHINGTON CITY. July 19-The house
committee on elections has decided two
more cases in favor of the Republican
contestants. They are the Florida case of
Goodrich vs.. Bullock decision in favor of
Goodrich-and the West Virginia case of
McGinnis vs. Anderson-decision in favor
of McC,iunis
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-19

1T is interesting to note that the Rock
Island delegates 10 the republican con
gressional convention next Tuesday viii
all depart on the same train. but it is by
no means certain that they will return il
company.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-19
Killed Under . F.llinr Roof.

LONDON, July lo.-At Ehengen, wur-
temburg, yesterday, the roof of large
building used as cement mandatory
fell without warning Eleven workmen
were buried in the ruins, five of them
were killed outright and the remaining
six were taken out seriously injured.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-19
The Racers at washington Park.

CHICAGO, July 19.-Stakes at Washin q
ton park course yesterday were taken by
the following horses: Laura Davidson. 1
mile, 1:42A; Mary J., l lie miles, 1:49sI:
Palfiena, "a mile, l:l515; Nevada, ] mile 20
yards, 1859; Long Shot, l d miles, 2:O9sI.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-19
The Senate Confirms Solely.

WASHINGTON City, July 19-The senate
in executive session yesterday confirmed
the following nominations: James Russell
Solely, of Massachusetts, assistant score
tary of the navy; A Z. Nettleton, of Min
nesota, and o. l.. Spaulding, of Michigan,
assistant secretaries o. the treasury.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-19

8 Q v eral u nited
States lega tions
and was at one
time minister to
Greece, Roumania
and Servia. He
was nominated as
sistant secretary of
Estate at the begin
ming of the present
a d m ! nj s tration,
but opposition to
his confrma ion
developed in Re-
pu b lican circles,
and the nomina-
ton was w j t h
amounted consul
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-19
Tn FinauoI,,l Diacu,t,..-

NEW YORK, July 19-The Mccormick
Connolly q Co., leather manufacturers at
Newark, N. j., are financially embar-
rassed and a receiver has been applied for.
The liabilities of the firm are estimated at
$l60, 900 and the asse Is at S2OO, COO
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-19

KANSAS CITY, Mo, July IA special
from Atchison says that Mrs W. r. Bish-
op, wife of a well-known citizen. died
Thursday of Asiatic cholera. 1t was a
sporadic case, and it is not believed that
there is any danger of more cases appear
inc
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-19
40 Repeal the IA, on state nanI.

WASHINGTON CITY, July 10-Vance in
troduced in the senate yesterday a bill
providing for the repe al of the tax Of 10 pei
cent. on the circulation of state banks. and
providing that no high her rate of tax shall
be levied on such circulation than on
that of national banks,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-19
Prom,nent Demoorat K,,,sd

BRATTLEBoRo, Macs, July l9.-Hon. 10 !.
siah D. Richards, postmaster, a prominent
Democrat and member of the Democratic
state committee, was killed by the acoi.
dental discharge Of his gun while hunt
ing yesterday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-19
TALK ON ORIGINAL PACKAGES.
Views Expressed by Several Members of
the House.

| Views Expressed by Several Members of
the House.
| WASHINGTON CITY July 19.-After the
| adoption of the resolution to take up the
| original package bill in the house yester-
day, f. b. Taylor opened the discussion in
| advocacy of the proposed measure. He
said that no such blow had been given TO
state sovereignty and state rights as by
| the entertainment that under the consti-
tuition the citizen of foreign state might
| take into another state any property that
| was subject of commerce, and sell it
| without liability of prohibition.
Adams Advocates His Substitute.
Adams of Illinois argued in favor of a
| substitute defining an original package of
| Intoxicating hquors in bottles as a case
containing not less than dozen bottles.
and not in bottles as a cask containing not
less than five gallons f. d. Taylor OPP
posed the Adams substitute on the ground
that it would turn every local option town.
ship and county into liquor-selling town
ship and county by act of congress. Hen
derson of Iowa said the supreme court in
throwing this legal thunderbolt into the
republic cried out to congress: while we
believe this to be our duty, we believe il is
your duty to remedy the evil"
Prospects of the Bill.
Reed, of Iowa, author OF the house
original package bill, says his bill will
not become a law, but that the Wilson or
senate bill will pass. The latter applies
TO Intoxicating liquors alone, while the
former embraces in its provisions all
articles of commerce. To the senate bill
the Chicago packers have no objections,
as it does not conflict with their interests
A careful canvass of the house fails to
show a majority in favor of the Reed pro-
position to place control of interstate
commerce in the states, as it is generally
believed grave constitutional questions
would be raised thereby. There is, how
ever, a large majority in favor of giving
to the states power to nullify the
recent decision of the supreme court so
far as abolishing original package saloons
Is concerned
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-19
An Epidemie OLA Cr,rr.

PARIS, July 49, The influenza il epi-
demic in st. Louis, the entire population
of the place being affected. Business in
the public departments is suspended.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-19
Mrs. Parnell Seriously IN.

BoRDENToWS, n. j.. July 19-Mrs. Par
nell, mother of the Irish statesman. il.
suffering from cholera morbus and in
confined to her bed Owing to her ACE
ana general poor condition of health her
illness Is considered serious
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-19
SATURDAY. July 10. 1890.
Democrat,c Congressional Convention.

The Democratic voters in the several counties
composing the Eleventh Congressional District
are requested to send delegates to Congressional
convention to be held at Monmouth, Illinois,
Tuesday. August 5th, $500.
at II O'Clock a. m, for the purpose Of nominating
a candidate for congress, and to transact such
other business may be presented for the con-
sderat on of the convention.
The several counties in the congressional dis
trict will be entitled TO a representation basis
of one delegate for every 200 votes aud one for a
fraction Of 100 votes or over cast for Cleveland
and Thurman in 1883, as follows:
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-19
Not a Medical College "sub,ect ,

The condition of the body, which was
worthless to medical student, points to
probable burchery. The head was miss
ing and the presence of maggots showed
that the body had not been chemically
treated for the purpose of dissection The
identity of the man who left the box is I'M
known, but the police are working on the
case
They Were a Students Specimens.
LATER--It has been discovered that the
box contained medical students speci-
mens-nothing more
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-19

PARIS, July 19.-The supreme council of
agriculture has voted duty of per cent.
ON cottons, 5 francs per 100 kilos on wheat.
and francs per 100 kilos on wheat
fiOur