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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-05
EGAN INDICATED.
He Says His Record is Clear of
SinuositY.
ALL CHARGES VIGOROUSLY DENIED,

His House an Asylum for the Refugees
A Wild Mob Repulsed-Those ALLIE
cations About a Nitrate Scheme De-
clared False-Prominent Chiiians of
Both Factions Ready to Confederate
the Minister.
SANTIAGO, Sept. 5-United States Min.
lister Patrick Egan was seen yesterday
He talked freely and fully, and appeared
to feel keenly the fact that his official act 5
had been criticised and his motives i'm.
pugned. He said: Il am more than will
ing to have all of my actions thoroughly
investigated and to have all my dispatches
to the state department made pubic l
emphatically deny that since coming here
l have shown any partisanship for Presi-
dent Balmaceda. l was accredited to his
government, and by returning his esteem
l have been enabled to effect the escape
and save the lives of many prominent
leaders of the opposition, who were hourly
in danger of their lives
Not in Any Nitrate Deal.
How about the alleged nitrate
schemes"
Il have never been asked nor have l in any
way protited by a connection with any nj
trate scheme. Nor do l expect nor have
expected to so profit by any such scheme.
My son advanced money to railroad con-
tractor. The contractor failed, and my
son lost his money" Minister Egan
showed copy of the letter which he had
sent to Admiral Mccain at Iqu;que, and
which was quoted by the admired to the
Junta as giving the minister's opinion that
Balmaceda's government could not be
overthrown. 1t was this letter which led
the Junta to refuse Mr.. Egan's good offices
in bringing about peace.
Not Intended for Publication.
The letter is as follows: Il learn that
the government has $1,000 soldiers and
10000 police well armed and euuipped
From your Information and other sources
l am LED to believe that the opposition
have only few thousand men, wanting
in arms, etc. My opinion is that this gov
eminent can not be overthrow. l am
therefore ready and anxious to do all l
can TO bring about peace between the
contendlRS parties and to save unneces-
sary bloodshed in this country" Mr..
Egan said that one of Admiral McCann's
o1ASeiS seut letltr 10 the JunIa Win an
alleged copy of his letter. He contended
that the letter was private, and its publ
cation officially was never thought of
The Perfidious and Jealous Briton
Ever since my arrival here" continued
Mr.. Egan, with a trace of bitterness in his
voice, The English, who are naturally an
tagenistic to me, have looked with a ieal-
Gus eye on my success in obtaining recog-
milton for American citizens and payment
OF their claims. So far as my sympathies
go they are extended to all For four
months my house was the asylum of men
like Edwardo Montt, Carlos Walker Mar
tiIez, Augustus Edwards and other prom
inent opposition leaders. Together with
Consul McCreary ! have saved from death
and Imprisonment many men. There are
today in the legation twenty of the mere
prominent adherents of Balmaceda who
have not left the country"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-05
That 50. 600. 600 Loan to the Fair.

CHICAGO. sept 5,-The national Column
bian fair commission yesterday referred
to the judiciary committee communica-
II on from President Baker. Endorsed by
the executive committee, asking the co
operation of the commission in securing a
loan of s., 100000 from the government for
the use of the fair, to be repaid out of the
first receipts.
LATER The commissioners, by vote
of to to ), announced themselves in favor
of cooperating with the local board OF
directors in asking congress for the loan.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-05
HOG AND HOMINY.
Secretary Rusk Happy Over the
Pork Prospect.
NEW MISSION FOR Ills DEPARTMENT

To Teach the People of the Old World
the Beauties of Great American
Dish-A Table for the Use of Finan-
ciers-Our Circulation for the Past
Thirty Yesrs-Successor to Fred Doug
lass Appointed-Elkins a Cabinet Pos
sibility, Says Rumor.
WASHINGTON, Sept 5.-Secretarv Rusk
in letter to Hon. w. H. Hatch, of Mis-
souri,, informing him of the removal OF
the prohibition of American pork by Ger
many, says the thanks of the farmers of
this country are due to Mr.. Hatch for his
efforts in their behalf and especially be-
cause of his advocacy before the house of
representatives of the meat inspection bill,
without which the removal of the prohibi-
tion could not have been obtained.
Your Uncle Jerry Is Happy.
Secretary Rusk is the happiest man in
Washington. The news that the embargo
upon his particular pet. the American
hog, had been lifted by the German en-
peror reached him Thursday evening as ne
was leaving mis- office. His face burst into
smile as he read the document. Jump
ing into his carriage he babe the driver
speed to newspaper row that the Joyous
intelligence might be flashed to all the
respondents, he smiled when he went to
bed, he smiled when he got to his Office
yesterday morning, and he continued to
smile all day.
Means Good Prices for Pigs.
at means more than the admission of
our pork TO Germany" he said 1T means
that other nations will quickly follow
Emperor Williams example and admit
our pork TO all Europe The embargo
placed upon our pork by these other na-
tions WAS due to the fear that their pork
would be forbidden entrance to Germany
If they determined to receive ours. The
governments of Sweden, Norway and Den
mark informed us that they were com
PEELED to shut out our pork because if
they did not Germany would shut out
theirs. They Will now lit the embargo,
and so, too, will the other nations.
Inspection Did the Work.
"This is the opening wedge, and all the
European doors that have been closed TO
our farm products will now. predict, fly
open to their entry. No, / do not attri-
butte this to the short crops abroad so
much as to our new system of inspection.
1t has proved that no diseased meat can en-
ter foreign ports from the United STATES
and therefore the only cause for complal 1t
is removed. Had not Germany raised the
embargo 1t could not have expected US 10
take her beet sugar"
The Great American Dish.
"And youl dext step
"Will be TO teach the Europeans the use
of corn. They are at present ignorant of
1t. The rye crop in Germany is failure.
Therefore now is the time to teach them
the use of our corn. All of our south and
large part of our west use corn for bread
instead Of wheat. 1t costs only half as
much, and am sure the foreigners will
shortly be crying eagerly for it. When
that cry is begun there will be no more
corn burnt in this country for fuel" and
then the secretary, with broader smile,
concluded, then the great American dish,
hog and hominy, will become the staple
dish of the world"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-05
THE MONEY IN CIRCULATION.
Exact Figures of the Total and Per Cap
tia for Each of Thirty Years

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5-Secretary Fos-
ter, in response to many inquiries from
different sections of the country. has pre-
pared a statement showing the amounts
of various kinds of money in circulation
in the United States during the past
thirty years. Tables accompanying the
statement show the amounts of money in
the United States in the treasury and the
amount per capita in circulation from
1860 to 1891 inclusive. The amount in cir
culation at the dates specified and the per
capita circulation is shown in the sub.
Joined table:
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-05
How to Obtain Silver Certificates.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5.-United States
Treasurer Nebeker has issued the follow
ing notice: "The issue of silver certifi-
Gates being limited to the amount of
silver standard dollars held by the treasury
for their redemption or exchange, for the
present standard silver dollars can be fur
nished only for silver certificates deposited
for exchange or in return for those received
for redemption" Halves, quarters and
dimes, however, will be supplied in sums
Of 800 or more, free Of charge for trans
portation, for drafts collectible here or
at any of the sub-treasaries.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-05
The New Minister to Hayti.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 5.-Jay S Durham.
WHO was yesterday appointed to succeed
Fred Douglass AS minister to Hayti, is a
native of Philadelphia, where he was born
81 years ago Mr.. Durham is graduate
of The University of Pennsylvania and is
a journalist by profession, having been
connected with The Philadelphia Bulletin
for number of years, or until his APP
pointment as consul to San Domingo a
year ago
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-05
Received Kindly by the Junta.


CHICAGO, Sept "a dispatch has been
received here stating that the dynamite
factory of f. II. Reynolds s. Co, at White
Pigeon, Mich, containing twenty tons of
dynamite, exploded Thursday morning
Sixteen worhmen were aunihilated so that
no vestige of them could be found. Their
names cannot be learned, as the books of
the company were destroyed. The finan-
cial loss is $4,000. There are no details
OF the alleged disaster up to this writing.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-05
The Presidents Shooting Trim

CAPE MAY POINT, Sept. 5-The presi-
dent returned from his cunning trip to
Manunuskin meadows at 2:3O Yesterday
afternoon. He again proved himself a
crack shot, fourteen rail birds falling to
his share of the forty-five birds killed. The
president shook hands with the farmers
about Port Elizabeth. They supplied him
with more watermelons than the party
could manage
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-05

element With corresponding growth
military knowledge. He suggests that
the guaSd could be materially strength
ened by the addition of cavalry and ar
tillery, which require much time for or
ganization and would be of great value in
Ii me of disturbance
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-05
Stationary Engineers Elect Officers.

OMAHA, Sept. 5.-The National Associa-
ton OF Stationary Engineers in session
here have elected the following officers:
William Powell, of Cleveland, president;
Thomas J. Holmes of Chicago, vice presi-
dent; William H. Crowley of Jersey City,
secretary, and r. J. Smith of San Francis
CO, treas urer.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-05
Land Explorer Reported Drowned.

DULUTH, Sept 5.-Reports have reached
here that George r. Sturth, the we'll
known land explorer, and two companions
have been drowned in Vermillon lake near
Tower. They were crossing the lake in a
canoe W hich upset. No confirmation of
the report has been received
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-05

WASHINGTON, Sept. Sit is reported
here on what is considered good authority
that Secretary OF War Proctor has sent
his resignation to President Harrison to
take effect on Sept. 80 The same au-
thority says that Stephen B. Elkins will
assume the duties of the war Office on
Oct. l, by the appointment of the presi-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-05
An Oil Refinery in Trouble.

CHICAGO, Sept. 5.-The B. V. Page COM
pany, lard and oil refiners, assigned yes.
teraay. According to the schedule filed
the assets consist of stocks for s205, 600,
bonds for S47,0 900 and number of out
standing accounts, while the liabilities
amount to 500, 000
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-05

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5.-"The National
Guard of Illinois is fine body of men and
has made very creditable progress" says
Captain E G. Matheny, of the Seventh
United States cavalry, in report sub
mitted to the war department. He highly
comWepds. the officers and men for their
earnssc' Ghosts te complement and dis
charge their duties. He notes with salts
faction the elimination of the display
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-05
Personal a. to Secretary blaine.

BAR HARBoR, Me-, Sept 5.-Mr. Blaine
has been out very often every day this
week. Wednesday he drove out twice, and
Thursday he did the same. He drove into
the village, left his carriage and went into
several of the shops, then dropped into
DIR. Taylor's. He walks out with the doc
tor ey cry day
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-05
Not in Favor of Closing the Fair.

CHICAGO, Sept. "a short canvass of
the Worlds fair commissioners develops
the fact that large majority of
them are in favor of keeping the
fair open on Sunday, but III
such manner as not to require the fair
employees to be on hand For instance,
it is proposed that the machinery shall not
ran on that day. 1t looks like this will
be the arrangement made
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-05
Combination of Pipe Makers.

CHICAGO, Sept. 5. The Republic Tube
works, Of Boston; the Republic Iron
works, of Pittsburg; the Monongahela
Furnace company, Of Pennsylvania, and
the Boston Iron and Steel company, have
combined under the corporate name of
the Nat onal Tube works.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-05
Governor Fifer at Washington.

WASHINGTON, Sept. Ex-Governor Fifer,
of Illinois, accompanied by the members
of his staff, who visited the Gettysburg
bat tleheld, arrived in Washington last
night The governor and his staff will ne
rendered reception this evening at G. A
X. hall, by the Illinois Republican associ-
alton
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-05
Extensions and Redemptions.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5.-At the close of
bus ness yesterday the treasury depart
ment had extended S23 $50, $50 a. per
cent bonds at 2per cent, and had re-
deemed s., 3l6, $50 OF these bonds.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-05
AWED a MOB OF cHlLIANs.
Attempt to Violate the Legation Re-
pulsed-EEan Corroborated.

Attempt to Violate the Legation Re-
Pulsed-EEan Corroborated.
a mob visited the United States leca-
ton on the night of Aug 29 and demanded
that Minister Godoy's brother be given up
TO them. Mr.. Egan went out and told
them that Senior Godoy was under the
protection of the flag of the United States
and that the first man who ATTEMPTED TO
enter the door of the legation building
would be shot. His calm bearing and de-
termined tone awed the mob and they
left, cheering for the flag.
Balmacedans Speak for EEan.
William Mckenna and Senior Ybanez,
eX-Chilian minister to the United States.
both Balmaceda's supporters, deny pos
lively that Mr.. Egau had any connection
whatever with any nitrate scheme. They
say that he used all his influence with
Balmaceda to bring about peace and es-
tablish reforms. Both Mckenna and
Ybanez charge that Colonel North. the
English nitrate king, vas the cause of the
revolution.
Received Kindly by the Junta.
President Montt, of the junta, and his
cabinet received Minister ECan with
great kindness on learning the truth
about his conduct from Senior Montt and
others in Santiago. Montt says: when
the time comes | stand resdy to vouch for
Minister Egsn' 5 behavior in every way.
He is gentleman, honorable and loyal TO
the country CT his adoption" American
residents in Santiago and Valparaiso af-
firm the views expressed by Senior Montt,
while regretting Mr.. Egan's selection as
minister tc Chilli from an American stand
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-05
IEE I
4 DMINi STR AT0R's NOTICE

Estste IF Ross'e Hartnacel, Deceased.
The uuders igued having been poinfed admin
istrator Of the estate Of Resale Hartna.el,
late OF the county of Rock Island. state
Of Illinois deceased, hereby gives noTioe that he
viii appear before the county court of Rock
CONT, III the City OF Rock Island Al tie Octu-
Der term, on the first Monday in october next,
81 winch time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested to attend.
forthe purpose Of having the same adjusted. All
persons Indebted 10 said estate are requested 10
u9Ee 'Dmecist" psyr'nrt 20 the undersigned.
Dated this I3th day of AuSust, A. D, 1871.
j. II JOHNSTON Admfuisfr a-Or
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-05
NoTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.

Estate Of william Farrell. Deceased.
Public notice l. here by given that the under
signed, Catherine FARRELL. has this ay hled her
final report and settlement az such in tie county
court OF Rock Island county, and that order
has been entered by said court approving the said
report. unless objections thereto cause to the
contrary he shown on OF before the .eth day Of
August, A. u. 1891, and upon the final approval Of
said report the said Catherine E. Farrell will ask
be discharged. AL persons interested are notified
To attend.
Rock Island, H.. August 81, 1891,
CATHERINE Z. FARRELL,
Administrative
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-05
Bridge Work. DESTROYED by Fire.

YOUNGSTOWN. O., Sept. 5.-Ths Youngs-
town Bridge works were entirely de-
'sttoyed by fire last night. Loss. SIS, oO0;
insurance, $1,000. They will be rebuilt
at once
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-05

Regarding Mr.. Blaine's nomination
have said before, and l say now, that
IL depends on himself. If Mr. Blaine
wishes that nomination he can have it
without n struggle. No one will oppo.e
him. Another misstatement going the
rounds is the story that l said that Mr.
Blaine told me he was candidate. That
is simply not so. l saw Mr.. Blaine at Bar
Harbor three weeks ago. and yet today l
know no more as to his wishes in the mat
ter than you do
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-05
WAAT AlGER NEVER SAID.
The Distinguished Soldier Makes a Few
Emphatic Denials

CHICAGO, Sept 81 have never said to
any one that | would or would not be a
candidate for the presidential nomination
before the Republican national conven-
ton" said General Russell A. Alger, Of
Detroit, at the Grand Pacific Il did not
tell Grand Army men or any other per-
sons that | would not be a candidate and
that | was for Blaine. All stories of that
kind you may set down as fabrications.
The Grand Army men at Detroit knew
better than TO talk politics. have not
discu ssed the question OF my own can
didacy, and certainly will not decline in
advance ANYTHING
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-05
BUYABUFFEAI0

Wyoming lot. It's the coming city of Wyom-
ing. Has waterworks. electric lights Touring
mills. Located in the garden of Wyoming
Produced the prize potato crop of the United
States in 1880. FOR maps AID further infor.
nation apply to
MANN & THoN. Buffalo, wyo.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1891-06-16

sank down, but he was game and
made q desperate effort to rip Jen.
nings open. The bull rose and fell,
and as it went down the second time
q blow on the head was directed With
the axe, which made the blood squirt
in the air. A yell Of delight.
Another blow from the blacksmith's
mighty arm nearly finished the brute.
The men with lassoes then drew their
knives across the bulls throat, and as
its life's blood ebbed away the police
made their appearance and dispersed
the crowd.
As is usual in such cases no one
came to claim :he bull. But Jen.
nipgs claimed it as the reward for bis
bravery. The police refused to lei
him have it. The said they would
have to report the bull as dead sni.
NAL and have it removed.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1891-06-16
FIGS AND THISTLES.

f1uS AN 40lS1LES
Rams Horn.
There is no tomorrow with God.
1. is a dangerous thing to be rich.
There are no little sins against
God.
Gods invitations are always ur-
gent.
The higher the criticism, the lower
the piety.
1t is glorious thing to DO any.
thing for Christ.
A dog without teeth very often
does the most barking.
A JOY lost and found again has
been more and doubled.
Temperance is a bride who always
makes her husband rich.
Without Goa's law we could not
know how much We need him.
No man grows much in grace who
Is not willing to be gracious.
As soon as a man quits work the
devil begins to talk with him.
The devil is not much afraid Of the
man who only has one prayer.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1891-06-16
DEATH AND DESTRUCTION
In the Teri ible Floods That are
Now Sweeping
Texas.

GAINESVILLE, Tex, June 8.-Red
river is on the rampage and al yester.
was q threatening, angry stream and
was above the high water mark. In.
formation comes from above that
since yesterday the stream has carried
death and destruction in its path.
The rise was very rapid and unex-
pected and many people barely e.
capped with their lives. No damage
has occurred on this side Of the river,
but on the other side farms are over.
flowed and destroyed. The SAINTS
Fe bridge is still intact and be.
lieved to be in no danger,
but the approaches on other
side are washed away. All com.
municstions with the Indian Terri.
tory by rail has been cut of and j,
will be several days before the dam.
age is repaired. General Superinten-
dent Irvine and Division Superinten.
dent Downs are both here and repair
ing will begin as quick as possible.
Telephone messages from Burling-
ton state that the river is running
wild on both sides in that section, and
destruction to property has been fear
full and same lives lost.
North Of Doss, on the Missouri,
Kansas & Texas Railway, j. 7.
Harris, a big stockman, has lost 400
head Of beef cattle and fifty five
horses and his farm is ruined.
Damage done in the territory can
only be surmise5, as all communica.
ton has been stopped.
This afternoon the Santa Fe ran
several excursion trains out to the
bridge and thousands Of people had a
look at the angry waves. The
weather il still cloudy and there ID
every indication Of more rain to-
night, but it is believed the worst
has passed.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1891-06-16
PLANTS IMPRISONMENT.
The BOOnville Star Editor
Valves Examination and
Goes Back to Jail.

Boonville, Mo-, June 10, Especial.
B. w. Plant, late editor and pre-.
prietor of the Boonville semi. Weekly
Star, whose recent criminal escapade
with Miss Maggie Kloetbe is familiar
to BAzoo readers, wss arraigned in
Justice Emmett R. Hayden's court
this morning. Great interest is man.
ifested in the case and the court room
was densely crowded.
Plants attorney is W. NJ. Drafen,
while Hon. John Cosgrove is repre-
senting Miss Kloethe.
As was anticipated, the defendant
waived preliminary examine
ton. Judge Hayden then
fixed his bond at $500. Failing TO
find bondsmen to help him out in this
hour Of dire need, he was sent back
to Jail.
The Cooper county grand jury was
to meet in July, but because Of the
farmers being busy in their wheat
fields then, it will not be called TO-
gether until October.
Public sentiment seems to be
strongly against the prisoner and it
looks now as though Plant would have
to languish in Jail during the heated
term.