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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-25
WOMEN ON THE RAMPAGE.
They Raid a House and Cut Up Like Real
White caps.

They Raid a House and Cut Up Like Real
White caps.
NEW BREMEN, o., Nov 25-There is
great excitement at COldwater, Mercer
county, over a raid made Monday night
by masked women Pn a disreputable
house at that place. Four women had
taken up their abode in frame dwelling
in the outskirts of the place. The house
was just outside the corporation limits
and no arrests could be made About Q
o'clock at night forty or fifty women,
masked, surrounded the house and bat
tered in the doors. Several men in the
place made a dash and escaped.
BAD as Barbariaus.
Four women were caught and terribly
beaten with switches on their bare backs,
the blood running in streams One was
not only whipped, but was afterward taken
to small stream near by and ducked in
the freezing water until almost dead. The
-FOUR women were then given twenty min
utes to get out of sight. After that the
women literally tore down the house,
smashing the furniture to kindlinr The
mob was composed of the best ladies of
the town
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-25
The MARKETS.
hicago.

CHICAGO, Nov. "a
Following were the quotations on the board
of trade to-day: Wheat-November, opened
9Slc, closed 9:l4c; December, opened $3.50.
closed 9aa4c; May, opened Sl.oOl1, closed 99a4c.
Corn-November, opened Csc, closed 69c; year,
opened a. lsc, closed 4.2sc; May, opened 43i4c.
closed 4Slsc Oais-November. opened S4c;
closed 33c; December, opened, 3s34. closed &c,
May, OTcned $3.50, closed S-s4c. Pork-De-
cember Ss.42IS closed, SIS 45; January, opened
and closed Sll.l7lS; May, orened sIl.5O. closed
Sll.55. Lard-December, opened and closed
solo.
Live Stock-Prices at the Union Stock yards
ranged as follows: Hogs-Market rather
active on packing aad shipping account and
prices well mRintainel; sales ranged at S2.S90
$40 pigs, SS.256t36I light. S3.45Ga65 rough
packing, SS.JO@S.Sj mixed, aud S3.151I0O
heavy packing ana shipping lots.
Cattle-Market rather active on local and
shipping account, ami prices steady; quota
tions ranged at S5.sdiI6.l0 choice to extra
shipping steers, S5.tGGp661 good TO choice do.
S4.otst4.15 fair to good, S30aG4.o0 common to
me ;ium do, S3,61H425 butchers steers, $3.50
2.5J stockers, S3.OUd30n Texans. S2G9425
rangers, $2.5slt5.i0 feeders, Sl.jO13.5O cows,
Sl.2aSas.1 1i balls. and S2.2i@i i25 veal calves.
Sheep -Msrhet, rather active AMI prices
well maintaiuc i; quotations ranged at 50 500
40 westerns, Si6G 800 natives. and S5.5Gsg5
lambs.
Produce: Butter-FanCy separator, eSc per
10; dairics. fancy fresh. :sS PC: pac king stock
fresh. l4Gl l5c. Eggs Fresh candlcd, loss of,
81 lsfi &c per doZ; ice house stock, lSlsQI9c
Live poultry Old hens, &c per 10: spring, &c;
roosters, 10; mixed turkeys, aIlOc;
ducks mixed, &c; geese, S5.00Tj.;0 per doz.
Potatoes-Home grown, 40d51c per sack; Wis
consin and Michigan, common to fair SOC;
good to choice, Si6i Soc per bu: sweet potatoes
Illinois, S2.u5p2.25 per boil; Jerseys So 5la6s 75
fancy, S3.o05t3.25. Apples Common, Sl2y6.
l.5u per Dbl; 'od. Sl,5 - 90. choice TO fancy.
S2.00G2.25. Cranberries- Cod. S65o1
80 per bbl S2.0oct22.25 per box; Jerseys. $500
G6.15.
New York.
NEW YORK, Nov. ~.
Wheat-No. red winter cash. sltSI4; De-
cember, sl.a5a4; January, S1.o.la: Februar,
Sl0e14. Corn-\o mixed cash, slIeg.2c; lie
cember, j9lsc; January, i55sc. Oats-Quiet
bu; steady; Ne. mixed cash, 40a 4Olsc; De-
cember, dye; January, 40c. Rye-Fair de-
mand and firm; western January. Sll0 Bar
ley-Quiet but steady; No. Milwaukee. sI@.
&c. PorS-Duil; new mess. Sl0.90. Lard
Quiet: Decemoer s5.3i; January. s6.5s
Live Stock: Cattie-Market dull no trad
ing IN becves; dressed beef, steady: native
sides, 6}e891tc PER H. sheep and Lambs
Market steady; fit mer Rt close; sheep, sS501
4s'es per lu0 los; lambs, S500d,5.50. Hogs-Mar-
ket steady; live hogs, s3s5D4.90 per 100 lbs.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-25
ScIecfinn of DelerafnS

Each state will he entitled to four delegates
at-large and for each representative in congress
at large two delegates, and each congressional
district each territory. and the District of Col
umbia to two delegates. The delegates-at-
large shall be chosen by popular state conven-
tions called on not less than twenty days
published notice. and not less than thirty days
before the meeting of the national convention.
The congressional district delegates shall be
chosen Mt conventions called by the congress
sionaI committee of each such district in the
same manner as the nomination for a repre-
sentative in congress Is made in said district
provided, that in any congressional district
where there is no Republican committee ow-
ing to redistrictng the state under the new con-
gressional apportionment, the Republican
state committee shall appoint from the resi-
dents of such district Il committee for the pur-
pose of calling a district convention to elect
district delegates. The territorial delegates
shall be chosen in the same manner as the
nomination of a delegate in congress is made
AIternates. Notices of Contest. Etc
Analternate delegate for each delegate in the
national convention, to act in case OF the ab-
sence, of the delegate, shall be elected in the
same manner and at the same time as the DEL
egate is elected. All notices of contests must
be fled with the national committee in writ
ing, accompanied by printed statements of the
grounds Of contest, which shall be made pub
lie. Preference in the order of hearing and
determining contests will be given by the CON
vention in accordance with the dates of filing
such notices and statements with the national
committee. JAMES :. CLAKsoN, Chairman.
JACOB SLoAT FAssETT, Secretary.
Everybody Invited to Come In.
The call contains the usual invitation
to Republicans and all voters, regardless
of past affiliation, who believe in Repub-
lican principles, to unite under the call
IN the formation of national ticket
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-25
Til. Republican League Meeting.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-The sub-execu-
tive committee of the National Republican
league, appointed to decide upon place
and date for the next convention of the
league, held long session at the Airing
ton hotel last night, and finally decided to
refer the matter to a special committee
consisting of General Clarkson, of Iowa;
Mr.. Allen, of Michigan; w. W. Tracy, of
Illinois; f. C. Little, of Kansas, and w.
E. Riley, of Kentucky. This committee
will meet subject to the call of the chair
man
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-25
Pauper Hungarian Jews,

GRAND Forks. y. D., Nov. 25.-Pauper
Hungarian Jews, assisted to Canada by
the Baron Hirsch fund, have been crossing
the line. They have no visible means of
support. Yesterday family absolutely
without resource was taken from this city
to Winnipeg. whence they came, by Gus.
tom Inspector Thorp. Treasury officials
say that unless a sharp lookout is kept
pauper Jews and Cinnamon will flock
across the line in great numbers.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-25
THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
The Committee to Meet January Settles
Who Want the Meeting.

VINO want the Meeting.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 25-Much interest
is felt in the approaching meeting of the
executive committee of the national Dem
ocratic committee, which is called to con-
vene in Washington on Dec s This COM
mittee will issue call for meeting of
the national Democrats committee
in this city, and it is
thought that the date fixed will
be Jan. s, 1892. the anniversary of the
battle of New Orleans. Already interest
centers in where the Democratic conven
tion will be held. The following cities
are already in the field and have, through
soliciting support of mem bers of the COM
mlttee, formally announced themselves:
Washington. New York, Detroit, Cincin
matt, Baltimore, Chicago and Minneapolis.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-25

E oII InsUrucuIous zoe the seIecUIon or the
delegates from the District of Columbia,
are also given.
Called on Harrison and Blaine.
During the noon recess the committee
went in body to call on President Har-
rison at the executive mansion. Chair
man Clarkson introduced each member
by name and after few minutes spent
in pleasant conversation the committee
withdrew and proceeded to the state de-
partment, where they paid their respects
to Secretary Blaine.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-25
st. Paul VIII Make a Bid.

ST PAUL, Nov. %. ST. Paul will make
formal and formidable bid for the ma
tional Dem ~. attic convention, and conf
IDENTIFY eXpe, TO get il. This city will in
three days raise a guarantee fund of $50
0ho. exclusive of SIS, 600 for the erection of
gigantic wigwam for convention pur-
nnSaS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-25

STARTING A NEW INDUSTRY.
The First Flax Fibre Mill in the Country
Completed.

AUSTIN, MINI, Nov. pa flax fibre
mill, the first one Of its kind in the United
States, viii be put in operation in this
city about Friday. About six months ago
a sub-company of the American Fibre
company, who are represented with a
capital of SIS, OO0 600 at Is Wall street. New
York city, was formed and representa-
lives sent out over the northwest to find
the most desirable point for the location
of flax fibre plant. ut was found that
Mower county offered the best induce
ments. having over 10000 flax acreage.
The citizens of Austin donated site of
thirty acres one mile south of the city,
on the Cedar river, where the works have
heen erected
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-25
CALL FOR THE CONVENTION.

The Official Document Issued by the Ma
tional Committee.
The call issued by the committee for the
Republican convention at Minneapolis
next June is as follows:
To THE REPUBIICAN ELECTORS OF THE
UNITED STATES: In accordance with usage,
and the instructions of the Republican ma
tiunal convention of 1888, national conven-
tion of delegates representative of the Repub-
lican party will he held at the city of Mime
apolis. MINI, on Tuesday. the seventh day of
June. 1892, at 10 o'clock noon, for the purpose
of nominating candidates Tor president and
vice president TO he supported at the next ma
tional election and for the transaction of such
before it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-25
q Henrr Blew at nInntreaI.

MONTREAL, Nov. ga very severe
westerly and northwesterly gale about
midnight Monday continued all through
the night and yesterday. The smokests.ck
of LIE Noude newspaper Office fell with n
crash about noon. Other buildings, trees
and telegraph wires in different parts of
the city suffered Telegraphic communi-
cation with all surrounding places is cut
off and it is feared that much damage has
been done.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-25
Minneapolis Alter the Earth.

MINNEAPoL1s, Nov. ga joint meet
ing of the Democratic city and county
committee has been called for Friday
evening to take action towards securing
the meeting of the Democratic national
convention in this city next year.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-25
A Majority of Three in the House.
Sued for s1oo, 900 Damages.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 25.-The Amos Whitley
company of Springfield, %. has filed petit
tion for judgment against The Post
Dispatch for SlC0, 900 damages on account
OF the publication of an alleged libelous
statement Gu the 10Th inst. The item in
question was to the effect that the reaper
works had been sold for 5000, 600; that they
had failed three years ago and had been
id ie ever since
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-25
And So VIII Milwaukee.

MILWAUKEE, Nov. 25-This city will
put in a bid for the Democratic national
convention next year. This action was
decided upon last night at an informal
meeting of prominent Democrats. With
in few days Mayor Somers will take
formal measures to bring the question be-
fore the Milwaukee nuhlic
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-25
seems Pretty Ronrh on Early & Co.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 125-The secretary
of the interior has directed the commits
sioner of the general land Office to insti-
tute suits against II. w. Early s. Co. for
the recovery of the value of the.timber cut
and removed from the Lac du Flambe
reservation in Wisconsin in the winter Of
1883 and 1889 under an alleged contract
with a land company which claimed to be
I he owners
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-25

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Nov. z5.-Elisha f.
Meredith, of Prince William, was nomi-
mated by the district Democratic conven-
tion for congress yesterday afternoon on
the first ballot, to succeed W. II. +. Lee.
deceased. The nomination is equivalent
to an election
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-25
new National Bank, Anthori.ed.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-The Manufac-
turers' National bank, of Harrison, Term,
capital 10000, has been authorized to be-
gin business.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-25
THE NEW YORK LEGISLATURE.
Democrats Control the House and APP
parentIy the Senate.


psrently the Senate.
ALBANY, Nov. % Upon the question of
organization of the legislature it is
claimed here that the election of Osborne
being ascertained there will certainly be
fifteen Democratic senators, and if the
state board of canvassers decide in ac-
eordance with the attorney generals
opinion that Sherwood, of the Twenty
seventh district, is ineligible, and seat his
Democratic opponent. the next senate
will stand-Democrats, Is; Republicans,
Is; Independent (Edwards). l. Even
though Edwards should vote steadily
with the Republican the Democrats
would still have control, as Lieutenant
Governor Sheehan would give the casting
vote
Maj ority of Three in the House.
The seating of Sherwood would give the
Republicans sixteen and the Democrats
fifteen, with Edwards as an unknown
quantity. In the assembly the seating of
Ryan and Beakes gave the Democrats
sixty-six members and the Republicans
sixty-two. The death of Assemblyman
Murphy will reduce the Democratic vote
in the assembly to sixty-five. which will
still give them majority of three, and
secure the organization.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-27
Won by the Black Pearl.

SAN Francisco, Oct. 26.-Harris Martin,
the Black Pearl, of Minneapolis. and Paddy
German. the Australian heavyweight, met
tonight at the Pacific club for a 81 1000
purse. The men were apparently very
evenly matched. German got in a left
upper cut in the first round, but
in the second the Pearl retaliated,
driving him about the ring with both
hands. In the third German landed hard
on the Pearls jaw and was in turn sent to
the ropes, weak and groRgy by a two
handed smash on the head and ribs. He
came up in the fourth shaky but landed a
Is # on the PEARLS moth. The Pearl gave him
a right hand smash on the ribs that sent him
to the ropes and then forced fighting. The
mon came together in a rally, German
bleeding freely ut the nose. and the Pearl
again landed with both hands. German
reeled and feel in a sitting position and ap-
parently made nc effort to rise until the
timekeepers counted him out. The fight
was awarded to the Pearl, although Cor
mans friends declared that the %timekesperl
were too hasty.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-27

Jefferson Davis, who was almost without
opposition elected to be president of the
confederacv, was a man of both civil and
military experience. AS secretary OF war,
under President Pierce, he had been an ex-
cellent ~oflciql; as a graduate Of West Point
and an officer, he had seen active service in
the Mexican war. He believed with some
reason. that he had distinct military genius.
In fact, ii is related on confederate author
iy that Mrs. Davis once remarked to him
that jeff had but two fault; he preferred
West Point graduates and his first wife's
relations" General Braxton Bragg. who
was defeated by Sherman at Migaion Ridge.
was one of the first wife relations. Davis
was believed i'll the south and abroad to be
a statesman of ability and of forcs, This
reputation he was unable to Justify, because
he WAS continually called upon 10 strain
the powers of government to their utmost
limit, and perhaps q little farther. When
disasters came ehowering upon the CON
federacy, there was Il natural tendency to
hold some one person responsible, and there
was an organized opposition against Davis.
From why the South Was Defeated in
the Civil War" by Albert Bushell Hart, in
New England Magazine for November.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-27

LoUILvrLLE, Ky, Oct. 2G.--As a result of
n boiler explosion in the heart of the city
this afternoon one man was killed and Sow
eral persons painfully injured, and nearly
half a million dollars worth of property de-
stroyed. The boiler was in the electric
light plant of the Louisville Gas company.
Tbs shock was like an earthquake. Fire
man Adams, who was in the boiler room,
was fatally injured. A mass of iron and
hot Goals was thrown across the alley into
the rear of kaufman d Straus' large dry
goods store. Half dozen clerks. who were
IN the rear of the store were painfully in
Jured and in a moment the whole building
was in flames. Tho fire departments was
quickly at work and by the most strenuous
efforts succeeded in saving the Courier
journal building, Immediately north, and
Polytechnic library on the south, althou2h
tho library building was considerably dam
aged. f.. Scott d Sons, pictures, etc,
Portcr's millinery store, and Leverono's
confectionery were badly damaged.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-27

HAWAII Us.

THE only foreign question when
| vitality interests u government is the
threatened British annexation of the
Hawaiian islands. The Hawaiian coun-
try possesses peculiar interest to the
United States. We are the nearest gov
eminent of amy Importance, and many
of our leading citizens have for years
possessed valuable commercial interests
in these islands. The relations between
the two governments have been close
and friendly, indeed friendly to that de-
gree that when King Kalakaua had a
little extra treasury money to squander
in a poker game he always came to the
United States to give us the benefit of
money from the outside camp.
The Hawaiian islands possess great
natural The soil is produce
tive, the climate ideal, the harbors are
fine and the islands are SO situated as to
command an important position in the
commerce OF the world. Despite bad
government, frequent revolutions
and waste Of finances, y unity has
been maintained thus far. The avari-
cious eyes Of England have been
cast upon this land, and it is believed
by well-informed students Of English
politics that Lord Salisbury is secretly
planning to plant the British flag there.
The Hon. Archibald Scott Cleghorn is
the father OF the Princess Klulani, who
is the helress apparent to the throne.
In discussing the future Of the country,
he said: S
IF it should ever become necessary for
the Hawaiian kingdom to unite with my
other nation. the general sentiment in the
island would be in favor of annexation to
the United States. II the Hawaiian flag is
ever to be su%pplanted by any other, which
God forbid, we would rather see in its place
the flag of the United States than that of
any other nation. The United States is our
nearest neiRhbor, and has greater interests
in the islands than any other nation"
The opinion Of Mr.. Cleghorn, who oc-
cupies the rather romantic position of
being the Scotch father of a Hawaiian
princess, must be regarded much as we
would regard the views of q premier on
the political affairs Of his own country.
Our government will do we'll to heed his
suggestion that a United States naval
station be established at Pearl island,
and that more reciprocal relations be
formed between the two countries. 4
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-27
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Webster Flanagan, formerly Of Flana-
gan's Mills, Texas, who. became known by
his impetuous query, what are we here
for?" put at a political convention. is now
collector of the port of Ell Paso.
Lord Portsmouth is known az one of the
few English peers who have refused tbs
Order of the Garter. He modestly declined
it on the ground that he had done nothing
to entitle him to it.
Timothy Hopkins, who is contesting the
will Of Mrs. Hopkins-Searles. has quite an
income from the violets that grow on a
five-acre patch at Menlo Park, Cal. The
flowers are sent in large quantities to San
Francisco during the season.
The ozar of Russia has a great aversion
to having his picture taken, and is said to
have been greatly enraged recently by the
attempt of a travelling photographer to take
a snap shot at him. In this respect he
greatly differs from the emperor of Ger
many.
John Howard Parnell, a brother of the
Irish leader, runs a small fruit farm in
Georgia. He is described as a seedy-l look
ing man of AZ, who has not met with great
success in this country. It is thought that
he may inherit what remains of the estate in
Ireland.
Gov. Campbell is said to be gaining in
flesh II improving in health, notwith-
standing the active campaign he is carrying
on in Ohio. On the other hand, Maj. Nc
Kinley is reported to be suffering from the
severe work and strain. Both candidates
will doubtless be glad to have the struggle
over.
Archille Perelli, who died a few days ago
in New Orleans, was one of the most dis
tinguished s%culptors in the United States.
He was born in Milan, Italy, and was a
pupil of CALI, a celebrated Italian sculptor.
After fighting many battles while in Carl
baldi's army, he came to this country, and
resumed his artistic work in Louisiana.
MIR. Paul du Chaillu, the original Ito the
present generation at least) of the African
explorers, is going on the lecture platform
this understanding he has been long
urged to do. and to which he has as long
made objections. Not only those who have
read his later books on the land of the mid
night sun. but those who were boys when
his books on Africa appeared will be glad to
hear these stories rstold. and new ones be-
sides. from the lips Of the distinguished
explorer.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-27
Misused the Mails,

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 26.-Martin THE.
mann, arrested some time ago by the United
States authorities on the charge of using
the mails for fraudulent purposes, WAS sem
fenced to eighteen months Imprisonment
and to pay a fine of $500 by tie United
States district court in this city. Thiemann
was treasurer OF the Eagle Insurance 30
t~houennds, mostly from tho eastern states
and Canada. The society's books show
receipts in the past two years of over s43,-
ooo!, which, 1t was shown, was eli apprp-
prlated by Ihiemann. Since conviction.
the directors have discontinued the society'a
operations, though remittances are still
authorities. ~
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-27

WHEN a democrat runs for office in
the east a favorite republican boone
rang is to manufacture some sort of a
war record against him. The republi-
cams Of New York state have
lately tried this on Mr.. Flower
with the result OF u recoil that
has kicked some of their
into temporary insensibility. A story
was started that Mr.. Flower in 1861
cursed the government of the United
States and expressed the hope that the
~Confederacy would win. In reply to
this very foolish accusation one hun
dred leading republicans, of that hot
bed of republicanism, Jefferson county,
signed a communication in which
they state that Mr.. Flower was not only
an ardent supporter of the union but
that he gave his money to help the
cause. The republican stock Of cam
paign material is mighty low in New
York this fall.