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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-07
PEACE OFFERING TO ITALY.
A Story Current in the Departments at
the National Capital

Story Current in the Departments at
the National Capital
WASHINGTON CITY, April "A good
story is told in the departments and the
clubs to show that Secretary Blaine, and
not Premier Rudini, was the first to make
peace offering in the pending trouble
with Italy. On Thursday morning last
two well-known public men, who have
reputation Tor wagglshness, were coming
down town. As they were approaching
Jackson square they saw two Italians
with large orchestrion, or wheel piano,
grinding away vigorously One of the
Italians is an expert whistler, and while
his partner turns the crank he whistles
piercing Accomplishments and dances
1igs to the music where possible nickel is
in sight. and finally passes the hat This
is known all over town as the whistle
combination
Put Up job Blaine.
As one Italian was grinding out the
lively strains OF Johnny, Get Your Gun"
an idea struck one of the ways. He
raised both hands dramatically as
signal for the music to stop. and the
swarthy Italian at the crank ceased to
turn it, Then the wag pointed to Secre-
tary Blaine's house in the next square be-
low, and said: There's half-dollar for
you. Go down there and play your
music
The Italian shrugged his shoulders,
shook his head, and said "Ah, no. He's
no gooda; me know him.
ayes, but he will do some COOL this
morning" the gentleman said, and added
II will give yon n quarter myself" This
settled it, and leaving their tune half
played, the outfit started for the Blaine
mansion.
A sweet-yoiced Trio.
On their arrival they opened up with
AAnnie Rooney" and followed with some
pretty airs from the Bohemian Girl"
The third selection brought upon the
scene Mr.. Blaine's 125-pound mastif,
probably the largest of it's kind in Wash
ington City. The magnificent dog sat
himself down and began to howl a sym
pathetic accompaniment. When the air
from the popular Italian opera was being
played the animal hovled loud enough to
awaken the dead. Faces now appeared at
the windows OF the second story, and then
came the secretary himself. He instant
ly took in the hgmor of the situation, es-
peel ally when ne saw the grinning of the
men across the street. With broad smile
on his face be drew from his pocket sill
yer CON- which was thrown by another
person OF the group to the musicians, and
the party then withdrew from the win
dow.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-07
The End of the surplrs at Ha al.

WASHINGTON CITY, April 7.-Se eretary
Foster made the statement yesterd ny that
he did not expect there would be- sur
plus in the treasury next year. The net
surplus yesterday was si2, 900. 1t is
probable that within short time the
government deposits in national banks
will be withdrawn.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-07
SOME FARMERS ALLIANCE FACTS.
A Talk with Leading Member About thu
National Organizations.

A Talk with "A Leading Member About the
National Organization.
NEW YORK, April "A reporter of the
United Press has just called upon a lead
ing member of the Farmers Alliance in
this city, with the purpose of finding out
what it proposes to do. The leading rep
resentative was asked what were the OBJ
jects of the Alliance so far as New York
state was concerned. and replied that the
Alliance would on and after April % send
into the state teirty or forty organizers
to do missionary work among the farm
ers. In reply 10 other questions, he said
the Alliance was secret order, the object
being the improvement of the financial
and social condition of the farmer.
That Cincinnati Convention
Any one joining would be expected to be
ruled by the majority in his political
action, but would have some say in shap-
ing the policy. The Cincinnati conven-
ton would consider the question whether
the agricultural and industrial organiza-
tons of the country should nominate a
national ticket in 1892 but the leaders of
the Alliance were not at all in sympathy
with the third party movement, President
Polk, and Mcconnell, editor OF the organ
of the Alliance, The Economist, being OPP
posed to the Cincinnati gathering
Diplomatic Conclusion.
He was convinced that no presidential
nomination would be made by the ALI
ance in 1892 He was asked: Have the
leaders of either of the great political par
ties made overtures to the Alliance look
ing to a combination whereby the demands
of the farmers can be recognized in ma
tional legislation, providing the combina-
ton should prove successful at the POLISH
and made the following very diplomatic
reply: Both of the great political parties
are very anxious to find out what the AL
lance demands"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-07
Two Ladies on a Relief Tour.

DUBLIN, April THE Countess Of let
land, wife of the lord lieutenant of Ire
land, and Miss Balfour, sister of the chief
secretary for Ireland, two ladies who
have been most active in the collection
and distribution of the Zetland- Balfour
fund for the relief of the suffering poor of
Ireland, have started on a tour OF the dis.
tressed districts of the western part of his
country
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-07

BALTIMORE, Md, April 7.-Richmond
W. Hull, aged 80, and Charles j. Hull,
aged Al. were struck by Washington
City express train yesterday, seven m les
from Baltimore. Richmond was instantly
killed and Charles fatally injured. Both
men were travelling musicians, and have
families on west Twenty-second street,
New York
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-07
No Relief for q Bank yYreckt r.

WASHINGTON CRY, April The SUI
preme court has denied the mot on for
leave to file an application for a writ of
habeas corpus in the case of James A.
Simmons, convicted of charges aris ing out
OF the Sixth National bank, of New York,
troubles. The court announced that the
latter was within the jurisdiction of the
circuit court, and the remedy, If any. was
by writ of error
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-07
Republicans Gain i'm CIevelapd

CLEVELAND, o, April Rose, Rep,
is elected mayor over Farley by about
5000, net Republican gain of 1000 over
two years ago. The remainder of the Re-
publican ticket is elected by smaller ma.
jorities, except the city treasurer. For
treasurer ex-Postmaster w w. Arm
strong, Dem, defeats NJ. G. Watterson BY
600
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-07
BIRTH OF THE GRAND ARMY.
Celebration of the silver Anniverssr y at
Decatur, Ills

Celebration of the silver Anniversary at
Decatur, Ills
DECATUR, His, April THE city fill
ing up with Grand Army veterans for the
encampment this week. The festivities
began last night at the Grand Opera
house, where services were held to COM
memorate the twenty-fifth anniversary
Gen. Weary, Gen. Oglesby, and Gen. Mars
den (of Lowell, Mass.,) were among the
dignitaries present. The exercises con.
sisted of addresses, historical sket ches,
and music. The Grand Army had its
birth here twenty five ago.
Programme for the Week.
The first post was organized by Gen. B.
f. Stephenson, of Springfield, with twelve
charter members, six OF whom are wing
and were present at the opera house last
night. Tomorrow will be the great day,
and thousands of veterans are expected TO
participate in the silver anniversary
parade. Thursday and Friday the bust
ness meetings of the encampment and the
Woman's Relief corps viii be held.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-07
sites for Public Buildings.

WASHINGTON CITY, April IA number
OF bids were opened at the treasury de-
partment yesterday offering sites for pub
lie buildings at Danville, his; Fort Dodge,
Ia, and other places. A special agent
will be sent to each city to examine the
sites offered
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-07
The "Cnizens" Did the Bus,n.s.

COLUMBUS, o.. April 1.-THE Democrats
carry this city over the Republicans and
citizens tickets by pluralities ranging
from 500 to 1,0c0 electing all the city Off
GERS except member board public works.
The city council and board of education
remain in the control of the Republicans
and the board of public works in the
hands of the Democrats. The "Citizens7
drew mostly from the REM blicnns
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-07
Three Children Drowned.

RICE LAKE, Wis, April Three Of
Arthur Ritchie's children, aged Z, 8, and
II years. were drowned in a small pool of
water near his logging camp IN Birch
lake, eighteen miles northeast of this city
yesterday by breaking through the ice
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-07
Gladstone Says That parnell Lies.

LONDON, April Mr.. Gladstone, in re-
ply to an inquiry whether Mr.. Parnell's
statement made Sunday at the meeting
in Phoenix park, Dublin, that he had re-.
ceived dynamiters at Hawarden was
true, telegraphs that the utterance is an
absolute falsehood
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-07
rh.v have n Hard Row to Hoe.

WASHINGTON CITY, April z-Secretary
Noble yesterday rendered decision re-
jectiug applications to perfect forty-three
entries unde- the timber and stone acts
made by members of the Keweah Coop
erative colony in California, now within
the Sequoia National park reservation.
by bet OF congress. The colonists on this
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-07
Elections in Illinois.

CHICAGO. April Returns received
from town elections in this state give the
following results, which turned principally
on the liquor question: License-Carroll,
Geneseo, Salem, Canton, and Harvard,
Bridgeport voted no license.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-07
Pension Certificates Issued.

WASHINGTON CITY, April THE pen.
sion Office during the week ended March
% issued 6, 544 pension certificates of all
classes, the average first payment on each
being Sll357. Under the provisions or
general pension laws 2,477 were granted,
and under the dependent pension law
-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-07
Flames Wipe Out a Town.

LITTLE Rock, Ark. April 7-Beebe, a
small town thirty miles north of here,
was almost swept away by flames yester-
day. The loss is $50, coo; partially insured.
The origin of the fire is unknown.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-07
-Four Men who Want an ono !.

WASHINGTON CRY, April 7-Secretary
Foster has received four applications for
the position of supervising architect of
the treasury department. Mr. Win drim's
resignation took effect yesterday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-07
Went mostly Democratio.

GAINESVILLE, o.. April BELL, Rep,
was elected mayor yesterday by 700 major
ity over Conrad, DEM, the present in.
cumbent. The city council is Democrat
ic. The balance of the ticket went Demo-
rratic with one or two exceptions.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-07

Republicans also elected the tax collector.
The rest Of the ticket is Democratic. The
result WAS surprise, as the city is usually
Democratic by about SO, 900 majority.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-07
Exciting school Election.

LASALLE, Ills, April IA most excit
election was fought in Spring Valley Sat
urday on the school question. W.P. Lyn-
don, a young Irish Roman Catholic, was
elected president, and Joseph Hercer, a
Pole, and d. Tronovola, an Italian, direc.
tors
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-07
Democrats Carry New Haven, Conn

HARTFORD. Conn, April The Demo
Gratis made large gains in the vote yester.
day in the municipal election, heavy
vote being polled The DEMOCRATS have
majority of eighteen on joint ballot and
will choose recorder of the city court. a
city attorney and prosecuting attorney.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-07
Democrats Maintain Control.

DAYTON, O., April THE Republicans
elect Peters for city commissioner by zoe
majority. The Democrats elect all the
other officers by majorities ranging from
200 to 1900. The council and board Of ed.
ucation both remain in control of the
Democrats
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-07
Death of a Noted Reformer.

Boston, April THE famed anti-sla,-
cry agitator and temperance reforme-,
Deacon d. Buckling Fits. died Saturday
at his home in Auburndale
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-07
Looks Like a Ground swell.

BRIDGEPoRT, Conn, April THE Re-
publicans yesterday elected William FL
Marigold mayor, by ESQ majority. The
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-07

Several native East Indian tribes are
now in open rebellion, and there is probis-
bly, serious ouble ahead for the Britith
troops in that country.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-07

CHICAGO, April democrats carried
Keokuk, Dubuque and Winona, Ia, yes
terday. Republicans carried Helena
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-07

land have esready expended $ieo,Ooo in
various improvements, which they must
seek through congress.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-11-26
LYNDONVILLE.

The post office closes at six O'Clock
on Wednesday evenings.
The churches at the Centre and
Vile have union Thanksgiving ser
vice at the Methodist chapel, this
"wednesday evening. Sermon by
Rev. S. Dodd.
Last Friday c. A. Severance fell
from the roof of the creamery build
ing, striking on his feet on the frozen
ground IA feet below. He was bad
ly shaken up but no bones were
broken and it is hoped he will be out
again i'll a few days.
Thelocal post are making arrange
ments for a rousing camp fire here
next Tuesday evening. Besides local
talent good delega ton from Cham
berlin post and Chamberlin Relief
corps, both of St. Johnsbury, will be
present. The Cecilian quartet and
other talent from St. Johnsbury will
furnish music and a most profitable
and entertaining evening is assured
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-11-26
ST. JOHNSBURY EA ST.

Mrs. John Spaulding is still quite
sick
Mary Brown from Plymouth is
home on a vacation.
Mrs. Nathaniel Lee is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Ross, in Waterford.
Miss Hattie Warner of East Hard
wick spent the Sabbath with Lila
Griswold.
Mr.. Phelps is making some much
needed repairs on his property,
bought of Mrs. Chapman.
Mrs. Calvin Morrill, goes this week
to spend the winter with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. William Chapman, at st.
Johnsbury.
Ex-Representative harrington of
Brandon. secretary Of the Vermont
Horse Breeders association, was the
guest of Gen. Grout Tuesday night.
A pleasant time was had at the
chicken-pie supper last Friday even
ing. The literary exercises were very
good. The singing by the male
quartet was especially enjoyed. The
Christian Endeavor society cleared
500.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-11-26
THE TOWNS AROUND.
BARNET.

Mrs. Julia Brown has gone to
Laconia, N H., for the winter.
John Mulliken has erected monu-
ment in the cemetery costing 5000.
Edith H. Wallace goes to Ports
mouth, N H., the last of the week
to spend some time with friends.
Hon. Erskine Warden of Waltham,
Mass, after attending Frank Almy's
trial, spent two days in town with
his rela tives.
Richard Boardman. Charles Gil
fllan, and Flora E. Kimball, students
from Meriden academy, are all home
on vacation.
The gospel meetings were full of
interest and there were representa-
tives from all our neighboring
churches This is not the first time
in the history of our town that Con-
gregationalists Methodists, Baptists
and Presby terians have taken sweet
counsel together and sat in Heavenly
places.
The Barnet Lecture course will
open in the church Thursday, Dec. 3,
with concert by the Cecilian quar-
tette of St. Johnsbury. Doors open
at 7 p. M, concert at 7.3O. Season
tickets for the course of eight enter
tainments 81 so. single tickets 25
cents. On sale at r. K. Laughlin' S
drug store after Thanksgiving, and
at the door. This will be a fine con-
cert. Another concert is to be given
in the course and lectures by Arthur
F. Stone, Stanley E. Johnson and
others. 1t is also expected to have
one elocutionist and perhaps an illus
trated lecture.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-11-26
WEST BURKE.

]. F. Ruggles is extending the tele-
graph from the depot to the post
office
The high wind of Monday night
uncapped one of DIR. Sleeper's Chin
neys, carrying the bricks several
rods.
The protracted meetings at the
Methodist church still continue with
increasing interest under the leader
ship of Rev. l. P Chase Of Westfeld
He remains until Thursday evening.
Mrs. E. L. Carr has leased her
photograph gallery to George Lee.
formerly of Victory. 1t is reported
that after January he will leave it in
charge of his sister, Mrs. Hall, who
has moved into the village.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-11-26

Clarenceville, P. O.. is here on visit
John Needham moves this week to
Groveton, n. H., to work in pulp
mill
Mrs. James Parker sold $50 worth
of turkeys Monday to E. & T. Fair
banks & Co.
c. H. Woods read sermon Sunday
morning, Rev. Mr.. Buzzell being at
McIndoes to the funeral of Miss
Phebe Manchester.
There is to be two schools here this
winter, Miss Josie Woods and Miss
Carrie Whitcher, teachers. School
commences next Monday.
Horses sold slow at the Ford
auction last week, only one or two
being sold. They were fine lot, the
trouble was no one wanted to buy.
Dan Fulford takes Fred Halls
place as clerk in Higgins store. Fred
is going to school this winter. Fred
clerk
The highway bridge here is sadly
in need of repairs, a large hole being
broken through it Sunday. Good
Judges claim it needs replanking right
away.
The Academy band were here Satur-
day afternoon and gave the city some
fine music. If they will come again,
and give short notice. there will be
some hot coffee and other good things
ready for them.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-11-26
WEST CONCORD.

c. H Dudley will soon start his
saw mill
T. H. B. Douse is quite sick and
has been failing for some time.
The schools of the West Concord
graded school district commence next
Monday.
The measles have nearly disap-
peared in this village for lack of vic
tins to attack as nearly all have had
them.
Freedom Richardson died at the
home of his brother, Jacob Richard
son, Nov %. He will be buried here.
He was So years old.
Rev. Mr. Currier was called away
last week by the illness of his wife's
sister. She has since died and Mr..
Currier is expected home this week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-11-26

this vicinity for granite fit for GENE
terry and building work.
Rev. John Morse exchanged with
Rev Mr. Knowles Of Walden last
Sunday and services did not begin
till 2.
Miss Ida Dana was at George
Merrills on Monday. She has
worked for H. c. Bates the year
past.
Master Artie and Miss Sadie Pope
of ST. Johnsbury spent the Sunday
at their grandparents Mr.. and Mrs.
R. c. Lane.
E. E. Goss sold all his horses and
and cattle, farming tools and house
hold furniture. He intends going
South soon.
William Haviland Of Barre and
his wife and daughter Ida were at R.
c. Lanes Wednesday and Thursday
and went home Friday.
Charles Oderkirk has bought the
Lamoru house and barn and one
half acre of land and intends to
build house on the old site.
Our drouth was broken the 18th
and an inch of water fell, raising the
pond so that the water runs over the
dam which it has not done for some
time.
Mrs. George w. Cook went to
Peacham on Saturday to spend
Thanksgiving week with her sister
Carrie (wife of Martin Rowe) and
father and mother.
Thanksgiving week finds US with
abundant reason for gratitude.
Health and prosperity have prevailed
here Though the village has lost
two houses the past year gain has
come from the loss. More progress
has been made than if the old buildings
had remained and with those al
ready done and others in contem-
plation the prospects of our village
are very bright.
Mrs H. c. Hill and family went
to Somerville, Mass, last Thursday
where she has a tenement. She has
been stopping with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs George Merrill, while her
husband has been moving. He is
now working on the Fisher trestle
in Danville Mr.. and Mrs. Hill have
lived in Walden the past year. Mr..
Hill having been at work upon the
big trestle.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-11-26
ST. JOHNSBURY CENTRE.

Miss Edith Badger has class in
instrumental music in this place.
Misses Pringle and Prescott enter
tanned their Sunday school classes
very pleasantly at their home last
Saturday evening. About twenty
children were present and report a
very nice time.
The Y. P. S. c. E. are to hold the
first of series of social evenings on
Thursday evening. An attractive
program is promised and homemade
candies will be offered for sale. All
are cordially invited.
A party Of friends from the Meth
odist society called upon S. K. Huse
spending a pleasant evening and
leaving good wishes and some pres
ents as substantial token of their
esteem.
The ST. Johnsbury band will give
a concert in the vestry of the Con-
gregational church next Saturday
evening as benefit to Mr.. Finel,
who has been i'll for long time and
unable to work. The band gives its
services, and it is hoped the entire
proceeds of the concert will go to the
relief fund
Miss Sarah M. Gould died quite
suddenly last Monday morning.
Miss Gould has been in feeble health
for several years and a trip to Bos-
ton, from which place she returned
about two weeks ago, left her more
exhausted than usual although up
to Sunday evening no fears were en-
tertained as to the result and her
death was quite unexpected and
great shock to her father and brother.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-11-26
EA ST BURKE.

Miss May Bryant is visiting at
David Gilson's.
The village school to be taught by
George w. Smell, will commence
Nov. 80, instead of Dec. Z.
There was very interesting
Thanksgiving and home missionary
concert 1t the Congregational church
last Sunday afternoon.
Albert Jenkins is sick with the grip.
Alice Jenkins is still very sick.-Orin
Jenkins is no better and Milo Jenkins
is nursing a broken leg.
There will be a Thanksgiving praise
service and address by the pastor at
the Methodist church Thursday even
ing, followed by social to which all
are invited.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-11-26
MONROE, N. H.

A fresh fish supper is talked of in
the near future.
Mrs. 6. l.. Webster is visiting
friends in Littleton.
6. B. Turner and wife are happy
over a new girl baby.
M. STONES from Somerville, Mass,
is visiting friends in town.
Presiding elder S. c. Keller will
preach at North Monroe next Sab
bath morning.
Miss Bertha Emery from the Ply
mouth Normal school is home for a
short vacation.
Darwin Turner, who was so seri-
ously injured a few weeks since, is
able to be out of doors.
The North Monroe ladies realized
$17.35 from the chicken pie supper
at J. A. Buffum's last Thursday even
ing.