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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-07
! PEW MEMBERS IN THE HOUSE.
There re 105 Who Have Never Been to
Congress-The Speakers Task.

There n re 105 Who Have Never Been to
Congress-The Speakers Task.
The element of new membership will
play a eighty important part in the or
ganization of the house. OF the 235 DEM
ocratlc members 105 have never before oc-
cupied a seat in congress. Nearly every
state in the Union is represented on this
list of new members. There are eight
from Illinois - McGann, Durburrow,
Newberry, Steward, Snow, Gable, Scott,
Busy; two from Indiana-Bretz, Patton;
five from Iowa-Seerley, Butler, Hamil-
ton, White, Bowman; five from Michigan
-(iorman, Stout, Youmans, Wheeler,
Weadock; and six from Wisconsin-Bab
bitt, Bushnell, Mitchell, Miller, Coburn,
and Lynch.
Will Worry the Chair to Fix Things.
When to these are added twenty-eight
new Republican members and eight
Farmers Alliance meu, it viii be seen
that the speaker will have herculean
task before him in ascertaining as far as
possible the preference of 141 new mem
bels who know nothing about committee
work and making assignments that will
he satisfactory to all of them. 1t is not
in the least likely that the committees
can be arranged and the house be o.. .
ganized for legislative business until
after the Christmas holidays.
Horizontal Reduction All Round.
On whatever basis the house commit
tees may be eventually organized, it is
reasonably certain from official pro-
nouncements already made by all the par
ty chiefs, that the five or six committees
which share with the committee on ap-
propriations the control of the expendi-
lures will be organized with a view to
cutting down the appropriations to the
lowest possible limit. Holman says: at
will be horizontal reduction. Every
thing but the pensions must be reduced.
They are fixture"
Contested Election Cases.
The house will not have more than half
dozen contested election cases to decide,
and three of these are from the state of
Pennsylvania. In each of these three
cases Democrats seek TO GUST a Repub-
lican who has the certificate. The titles
of these cases are Reynolds against Shonk,
Reedy against Scull, and Craig against
! Stewart. There is one contest in New
York-Noyes (Republican) against Rock
we'll Democrat The remaining cases are
in the south. McDuffy against Turpin in
Alabama, and Miller against Elliott in
South Carolina. The contestants are Re-
publieans who made a fight last year.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-07

be moving over against the Capitol on
loot, in cars and cabs, and vehicles of ev-
cry description. Pennsylvania avenue,
the great thorOughfare, looked like pam
Drama of moving celebrities. And yet
there was not room inside the mammoth
building for half the number that wanted
to witness the opening ceremonies. The
Corridors We're jammed an hour before
noon, and to reach a door leading into
either the house or the senate repaired
not only perseverance, patience, and strong
language, but the practical application of
gymnastics.
New Faces and Familiar Figures.
The scene in the house presented an an
imatcd picture. The galleries were
packed, and fifteen minutes before noon,
when the sergeant-at arms announced
that the time had arrived for those not
entitled to the privileges of the floor to re-
tire, standing room was at premium. A
good many new faces appeared in the
throng of mem mbers-elect, but there was u
sufficient number of familiar figures to
remind the spectators of old times The
elephantine form of ex.speaker Reed
loomed up conspicuously at the extreme
right OF the chamber, where he discussed
the recent election with Lodge and Bur
rows.
Springer wore His Boutonnairc.
The sprightly Springer, with the inev-
liable boutonuaire and perennial smile,
moved nimbly about buttonholing Demo-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-07
THE BOILER BLEW OUT FLUE.
Two Men Dead and Two More Seriously
Spjured at Coal Mine.

MOUNT OLIVE. Ills, Dec mime No.
l, operated Ey the Mount Olive company,
situated about a mile north of town, was
the scene ofan accident Saturday, as a re-
suit of which two men are dead and two
others seriously injured. Four of the
men went into the boiler house to keep
warm when flue blew out of one OF the
boilers and they were deluged with boil
ing water and steam. The steam could
not be cut of for some time, and was SO
thick and binding that it was several
minutes before the men could be got out.
Tom Roach and Otto Schenck, both min
ers, were so terribly scalded that the flesh
dropped off in several places. Both men
died in great agony. Preston Mayba
and August Riegel were severely scalded,
the former probably fatally.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-07
THE GILLIAN MURDER CASE.
The Arguments All in and the Matter
with the Jury.


ALTON, Ills, Dec. THE argument in
the Gillham murder case was begun Fri
day afternoon in behalf of the defense by
T. L. Gaertner, Of Edwardsville. E. b.
Glass, of the same city, followed for the
state, and after two hours yielded the
floor to Col. j. j. Brenholt, of Alton,
who made an eloquent plea in behalf of
his client. Following him States Attor-
ney George +. McNulty addressed the
jury, giving vigorous presentation of
the states case. Saturday morning argu-
ment was resumed.
A Sealed Verdict Probable.
W. P. Bradshaw, of Edwardsville, made
an able talk for the defense. He was fol-
lowed by Judge E. A Allen, of Chicago,
who closed the case in splendid argu-
ment of an hours duration. Judge
Wilderman then delivered the charge to
the jury, who retired with the case at
12:45 p. m. At late hour Saturday even
ing the jury had not reported, and if an
agreement is reached a sealed verdict will
probably be returned, which will not be
made public until today
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-07
Republicans Nominate Reed.
A KopDer SHOT to I,eath.

COLUMBUS, o., Dec. 7.-Saturday after
noon two well dressed strangers entered
Fahey's bank at Marion, O., and while
one engaged the cashier in conversation
the other reached through the railing and
grabbed a tray containing 81 500. The
two men made good their escape although
pursued by the police. About 10 o'clock
at night the robbers were apprehended at
kenton, Hardin county. One man es-
capped, but his pal was fatally shot in the
fight, and now is dying at the Curtis
house. He had 81, 100 of the money on his
persou.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-07
ROCK ISLAND, MONDAY iECEMBER 1891.

There is uispu>ItIon, however, on the
part of leading senators of both prrties TO
leave the initiative in the tariff matter to
the house, where it belongs, and not to
force the fighting in the senate on any of
the issues which will enter into the presi
Dental contest of 1892 Senators believe
that very large interest of the coming
session will be centered in the executive
sessions. There is the Chlliap imbroglio,
the reciprocity treaties, the situation in
China and the Behring sea question, ali
Of which may, and probably will, have to
be dealt with in executive session.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-07

cratic me m b e r s:
the "silver to n
gued" Breckin n
ridge viewed the
scene nonchalant-
ly, with hands in
pockets; Bland SAT
quietly on a sofa.
meditatively jinS-
ling a trio of silver
dollars, while the
figure of J erry
Simpson was the
cvn os ure OF all
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-07

eress more intense
tod ay than for
m a n y y e a r s.
Promptly at noon
the stars an6 stripes
futtered to the
breeze from the
sIaffs on the east
and west wings of
the Capitol, and the
Fifty-second con
gress began its first
S e 8 sion. BY IL
O'Clock everybody
In town seemed TO
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-07
The barge Disaster Exaggerated.

NEW YORK, Dec All but three cf
those reported o have been drowned in hs
collision of the barges at Hsversiraw
Friday night had been rescuei by day
light. In the collision Captain Alexander
Albertson, OF the schooner Alice Suede
ker, was killed, so that the death roll is as
follows: Alexander Albertson. Frank
Murray and Richard, Nagle, supposed to
be drowned
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-07
MANY NEW FACES
Gathered at Washington to
Make National Laws.
TIE FIFTY SECOND CONGRESS OPEN.

Scenes on the Floors of the Two Cham
bers-Matters That viii Come Up in
the Senate-The House Full of New
Lawmakers of Varied Political Stripe
Weary Time Ahead for the Speaker
Holman Strikes the Democratic Key
Long Struggle Over the Man for the
Chair-Reed Gets the Republican Com
piiment.
WASHINGTON, Dec. THE uncertainty
about the Issue in the Democratic caucus
made the interest in the opening of con-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-07
Contested Election Cases.
cAucuslNG FOR A SPEAKER.
The Democrats Pat in Nine Unfruitful
Hours and Adjourn.

The Democrats Pat in Nine Unfruitful
Hours and Adjourn.
WASHINGTON, Dec. From 2 to ll:40
p. m. Saturday the Democratic house
caucus wrestled with the question of who
to indorse tor speaker, and then adjourned
leaving to this morning the still un-
settled question OF who it should be. The
votes were taken by the viva voce plan,
each man answering to his name as it
was called from the roll of the house and
stating whom he voted for There were no
nominating speeches, the candidates
names being simply announced by friends.
So that part of the business was cut short
enough, and the tug of war at once COM
meuced. Holman presided.
Seventeen Unfruitfui Votes.
The first vote resulted: Crisp. 81; Mills.
Is; Springer, 81; McNillin, Is: Hatch, IA,
and Stevens of Massachusetts, who was
nominated by member who WAS afraid
of the free silver sentiments OF the lead
ing candidates, land he kept that one to
the last ballot. Springer had the deser-
tion of three of his own state delegation to
contend with-Fithian, Forman and Lane
and later TO these were added Wike,
Scott and Williams, who voted for Mills.
The Michigan delegation stood firmly by
the Illinois statesman. as did for a long
time portions of the Wisconsin and Iudi.
ana delegations The munotony of the
voting was unbroken, save for few at
tenpts to adjourn, until the seventeenth
vote. when the statesmen were so worn
out that they agreed to quit until today
Result of the Last Attempt.
The last vote resulted as follows: Crisp,
"a; Mills, 81; Springer, 10; McMillin, IL;
Hatch, 3; Stevens, /. The fight went on
all day yesterday, hut although there
were many rumors of accessions TO this
or that man, there was nothing that could
| be verified. The Hatch men were very
| firm-the five that were le:t-and so were
the supporters of Crisp and Mills. Last
nj ght the members were too tired to work
and when the caucus went into session
this morning it was impossible to say
who would win, although the chances
| favored Crisp.
Republicans Nominate Reed.
The Republican members of the house
| met in caucus in the room Of the house
| committee on Judiciary Saturday night at
7:30 o'clock to decide who should receive
| their complimentary votes for speaker
and officers of the coming house Ex
| Speaker Reed and the officers of the last
| house were renomnated. Burrows OF
Michigan, in brief address, nominated
Reed, to which Reed replied Reeds ap.
pearance was greeted with applause The
caucus was very brief, lasting only half
| an hour.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-07

eyes. As the hands of the great clock op
posite the speakers desk marked the
hour of u, Edward Mcpherson, clerk of
the last house, appeared at the clerks
desk and called the house to order. The
roll OF members elect was called by states,
and nearly a full house responded.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-07-03
JOHN II. MCDOWELL.

The Nashville American recently
sent a trusted reporter to Desha
County, Ark, the former home of
McDo well, with instructions to in
vestigate thoroughly and find out
McDowe.l's political record while a
resident there. The reporter was
ordered TO receive none but resp0n-
sible evidence. The result OF his
labors was given to the public in
the American of Thursday. Dep
ositions were obtained from thirty
seven responsible persons, iuclud-
ing county officials, merchants,
farmers, ministers, lawyers. In
these dispositions, Mcdowell is
charged with being a republican of
the most odlous and blacklist type;
he was elected a magistrate by
negroes; was the associate of and
ate at the same table with negroes;
acted as deputy under a negro
clerk; was a member of the Loyal
League, a negro republican order,
and rode over the county at mid
night attending negro meetings
and poisoning the minds of the col
ored people against the whites.
Finally. the negroes discovered that
Mcdowell cared nothing for them
except to secure Office, and they
dropped him. The white people
positively refused to associate with
him, and he was compelled to leave
Desha County. Below we copy
one of the dispositions, which is a
fair sample OF the other thirty-six :
JIM. Coca was formerly a citizen of
Desha County, but is To- one of the liv-
est bus mess men of Pine Bluff, being a
partner and active manager OF the King
Manufacturing Co., a large wholesale and
retail establishment. Mr.. Coca has a
splendid reputation in Desha County.
He cheerfully testified as follows:
81 knew John Fl. Mcdowell when he
in DesEa County. / resided at
time on a place adjoining his. l
now live in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and am
a member of the firm styled the King
Manufacturing Co. / was quite intimate
with Mcdowell and was well acquainted ,
with his political reputation. Though
claimed to be a democrat in Desha
County, he always affiliated with the re-
publicans and devoted n great part OF his
time to organizing radical clubs and
which consisted almost aItogeth-
or of negroes. The white people be-
very much incensed against him
and were outraged at his line OF conduct.
This was | suppose one of his main reas-
pms for leaving that county. He was in
Very bad odor. He was elected Justice
IF the Peace about 1873. mainly BY the
republicans, and if any white people
Foted for him 1t was not because they
considered him a democrat, but perhaps
= being a little better than a negro re-
publican. Ii was understood that he was
! member of the Union or Loyal League
/ secret republican organization gotten
up among the negroes for political pur-
poses. Mcdowell also served as deputy
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-07-03

GROVER CLEvELAND's head is
level on the sub-treasury. Read
what be says:
The relations of our countrymen
towards the government should be
founded upon their love for it, rs
the fountain head of their national
life; their faith in il rs the power
which preserves them a free people;
their reverence for it as the perfect
work Of the highest patriotism;
their confidence In its justice and
equality and their pride in its own
ership and management. These
should furnish at all time sufficient
motive for a lively interest in pub
lie affairs, and should supply abun-
dant Incentive to popular watch
fulness of Legislative and executive
methods. In the light of these con-
siderations, no thoughtful American
can shut his eyes to the truth. that
when our people regard their gov
eminent as the source of individu-
al benefit and favoritism, aud when
their interest In it is measured by
the extent to which they hope to
realize such benefit aud favoritism,
u popular government. is in dan
gerous hands, and its entire perver-
zion Is alarmlngiy i'm minent.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-07-03
Lawful Fence.

Below we publish an act passed
by the last legislature, bearing
upon lawful fences. If will be
seen that the power is vested in the
county courts of the state to adopt
for the respective counties a stand~
ard lawful fence. We have not
heard a full expression from the
farmers of this county as to the
kind of fence they prefer, but those
who have mentioned the matter
seem to be unanimously In favor of
the three wire fence. The
present legal fence is much more
costly than the three wire fence
would be. Our columns are open
10 those who desire to discuss the
matter. Following is the act :
AN ACT to amend Chapter So, Acts of
1877, and Chapter 46, Acts of 1888, as
compiled in Section 2249 of Milliken
and Vertrees' Compilation of Laws,
and to define a lawful fence, and to
authorize County Courts to adopt for
their respective Counties a standard
for a lawful fence, as defined in said
Acts and in this Act.
Section /. Be it enacted by the General
Assembly of the State OF Tennessee, That
Chapter 35, Acts of 1877, and Chapter As,
Acts of 1883, as complied in Milliken
and Vertrees' Compilation of Laws as
Section 2249, be so amended as that in
addition to the fences therein defined to
be lawful fences (which are also hereby
declared to be lawful ~fences) the follow
ing shall also be a lawful fence, to-wit:
A fence built on good-sized, substantial
posts, set firmly in the ground not more
than nine feet apart. Said fence shall
consist of three barbed wires, or three
plaaks, or three Stats running horizontal
Iy and fastened firmly to said posts, the
first to be eighteen inches from the ground
and the second and third eighteen s.inches
from the first and second respectively,
counting from the center of each; provid-
ed said fence may consist entirely of wire
strands, or of planks, or of Stats; or it
may be composed OF a wire, plank and
slat.
Section 2. Be it further enacted that
the County Courts of this state, at their
respective January terms, be and they
hereby are empowered to adopt for their
said counties respectively, a standard law
full fence, as the same is defined in Sec
ton 2249 of said Milliken and Vertrees'
Compilation, or as is herein enacted and
prescribed; provided said order SO adop-
ting said fence is spread on the minutes;
provided further, said standard fence,
when so adopted, shall be the lawful
fence for said County for the next ensu-
ing year.
Section 3. Be it further enacted, That
this Act take effect from and after ITS
passage.
Passed March 80, 1891.
w. G. DIsMUKEs,
Speaker of the Senate.
THOMAS r. MYERS,
Speaker of the House of Rep.
Approved March 80, 1891.
JOHN p. BUCHANAN, Governor.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-07-03

Cheatham's Tasteless Chill Tonic has stood the
test Of time and proven itself. worthy OF a place
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teed.
A few reasons why Cheatham's Tasteless Chill
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less; it is pleasant to take; it is quick in its &C
ton; it Is cheap; it is guaranteed to cure. so and
rs cents.
Beware of medicines advertised to cure every
disease humanity is heir to. The use of such
medicines brings disappointment. Use a medi-
cine of known qualities. 1t is an established
fact that Cheatham's Tasteless Chill Tonic will
cure the chills. so and 70 cents and guaranteed.
Something new at last has been discovered. 1t
is a way to manufacture a palatable castor oil;
what a blessing it will be. The preparation is
known as Cheatham's Tasteless Castor Oil. Price
% cents.
What mother has not worried herself sick,
trying to induce a rebellious offspring to swal-
low a dose of castor oil ? This will not be neces-
sary in the future. Children cry for Cheathani's
Tasteless Castor Oil. 1t has the same effect as
plain castor oil. Price Is cents.
If you are afflicted with any of the miserable
skin diseases. such as Itch. Ringworm, letter,
Eczema or other similar troubles, try Hunts
Cure. 1t is a sure and speedy remedy and costs
only so cents per box. July 3-1m
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-07-03

AFTER Mcdowell finishes with
his Arkansls record he will have to
IN eet another serious charge. AS
the mask is being torn off MS chars
acter is being displayed in its true
light. We have thought for some
time that Mcdowell was unworthy
of the confidence bestowed upon
HIM by many of the members of
the order, and have endeayored to
convince them OF that fact. His
past record, which has been disclos-
ed by the Nashville American JUS
titles us in our belief. In addition
to his Arkansas re cord it Will be re-
membered that he was one of the
committee whc exonerated Macune
of certain charges brought against
him in connection with the Georgia
senatorial election. Notwithstand
ing this fact, he writes a letter in
which he says he believes Macune is
guilty, and in which he not only
proves that he himself is a hypocrite
but throws light upon the dark
deeds of Macune (if the information
is to be relied upon, coming from
the source it does )showing him to be
unworthy the confidence of law
abiding citizens. The letter is as
follows:
Office of J.. II. Mcdowell, President F.
and L. Union of Tenn, March 81, 1891
My Dear Sir and Brother: In reply to
your favor will say there was so much of
the testimony 1t would be impossible for
me to give it in detail. 1t was taken
down by I'll. G. Demming, Harrisburg,
Pa. 1t you would write him and offer
him say So to CODY it for you, / think he
would do it. Hall, of Missouri, can give
you some strong points drawn out by him.
His p~ostofice is Hubbord, Mo.
The most damaging points l remember
arr ~ kAAdCuuCJ was dohCu Al he got
any money from Pat Calhoun during the
senatorial fight. He replied that he got
$1,000 from him as a loan after the race
was over. He admitted hat the Econo-
mist had lost $4,000, and that he had
bought a fine residence in Washington for
S.. 900, paid 81, 900 down and 500 per
month afterwards; that he and Sledge had
bought out the Southern Alliance Far
- - 00n - & NJ
interest, and that he favored and worked
for the election of Pat Calhoun, a big
railroad lawyer, and that he went to
w ashington a poor a Mr.. Hall, of
Missouri, asked him where he got the
money to meet the $4,000 loss on the
Economist, the money to pay for his
residence, and the 81 200 for the South
ern Alliance Farmer. He failed to an
swer, except as to the latter, saying
Sledge furnished his half of the 81, 900.
Sledge also owns a controlling interest in
the Mercury of Texas, showing hat he
and Macune were trying to control the
organs Of other states as well az the
national organ, in order to carry every
thing their W way.
I give you these points, but in your
fight with him don't bring me into it as
your informant, because | do not want
at this time TO be forced into a ~controyer-
sy with Macune. When [ do l want the
whole record that Demming has, that |
may be properly fortified should he at
tempt to deny. Frank McGrath, of Be-
lott, Kan, is another man who signed at
first a minority report with Inc giving
the facts. This report was afterwards
withdrawn. Your friend and brother,
J. III. MCDOWELL.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-07-03
Attachment Notice.
State of Tennessee, Hardeman County.
A. s. Anderson, Ys. w. S. Young.

State of Tennessee, Hardeman County. =
A. s. Anderson, VS.. w. S. Young.
In this cause. 1t appearing by affidavit
that the defend ant, w. s. Young, is just
ly indebted to plaintiff and is a non-resi-
dent of the state of Tennessee, so that the
ordinary process of law cannot be served
on him; and an original attachment hay-
ing been levied on his property, it is
therefore ordered that publication be
made in the BOLIVAR BULLETIN, a news
paper published in the town of Bolivar,
for four successive weeks, commanding
the said w. S. Young to appear before
me at nv Office, in the 18th civil district
OF said county, on the LIST day of August,
1891, and make defense to said suit
against him, or it will be proceeded with
ex parte. w. H. TATE, J. P. II. G.
July 3-4wks.