davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-06
WANAMAKER's POSTAL c4EME.
He Gives His Ideal and Adopts the Penny
in-the-Slot Machine.

He Gives His Ideal and Adopts the Penny
in-the-Slot Machine.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-Postmast ter Gen
eral Wanamaker summarizes the results
achieved by his department as follows:
Five million dollars added to the grose
revenue; the deficit reduced nearly S1,0Gt
COO; money order offices increased two
thirds or from 1000 to 1869; eighty-tyy,
cities supplied with free delivery; :, 100 me-
offices established; 263 Offices advanced o.
the presidential grade; 16, 150, 900 miles c.
additional service; 1880 new mail routes
established, embracing $500 miles OF new
service; ocean mail service extended, and
pneumatic tubes service introduced
Why Letter Postage Is One Cent.
The postmaster general says that letters
can easily be carried for cent We're it not
for the express business the United States
mail does, which is carried at a loss of 8
cents pound. interferes with the business
of express and railway companies and
loads the mails enormously. He recon-
mends something to take the place of the
fractional currenCy-a small postal card of
the denominations of 10, p and 80 cents and
then gives his ideal service in closing: My
ideal for the American postal service is a
system modelled upon district plan, with
fewer offices, and those grouped around
central Offices aud under thorough super
vision. BY this means ut least 2o,0,O offices
could be abandoned that produce nothing
to the department
Nlss Would .'..s H'o'ftician 10?
an the place OF every -an, shed nou-money
order and u1Il-.ceiS,r Office Iu n be put
an automatic stamp selling machine and q
letter-boX to receive maiL With h, money
saved there should be instituted a system
of collection and delivery by mounted car
riers, bicycles and star route and messen-
ger contractors to gradually spread the
free delivery all over the country. The
classes of postage should be red iced to
three, and the rate of postage the world
over to one cent for each half ounce /
would indemnify to the extent of SO for
every lost registered letter. The organiza-
ton of the department should be perma
ment, except in the case of postmaster gen
eral and the fourth assistant, and / would
add three new officers, a deputy pos master
general to be stationed at New Youl.; dep
uty postmaster general to be stationed at
San Francisco, and comptroller to be
stationed at the department in Washing
tom
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-06
The right in Nyxnminr.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Dec. G.-Both sides Of
the fight for the coyernors4ip and the con-
troll of the canvass Of votes for members of
the lie CislatUre are quiet but determined
Democrats are seeking to force Barber to
retire and to gain control of the secretary's
office To DO this there viii Ice recourse to
the courts, and all attorneys are agreed on
the correctness Of the Democrats position
Republicans now have ali the returns and
propose to canvass the votes Thursday, the
last day provided by the law. The contest
will be carried into the state legislature
and prospects are that there will be Dem
ocratic and Republican body, each claim
ing to be the legal house of representatives.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-06
SOME EARLY HOUSE BILLS.
, Bonds to Pay Deficiencies - Attack on
Election Laws.


Election Laws
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6-There was a con-
considerable grist of bills brought to the
national statute mill yesterday by mem
bers of the house Among the most i'm
portant was one by zimmerman of Penn
sylvania authorizing the treasury to issue
not exceeding in the aggregate SIS ,000,0G0
bonds of the United States, redeemable in
coin OF the present standard value at the
option of the United States after ten years
from the date of their issue, and bea ing in
terest payable se1ni-annually in such coin
at the rate of per cent per annum, the
bonds to be known as the treasury def
cheney bonds. The bonds and interest on
them are to be exempt from the payment
of all taxes or duties of the United States
as well Us from taxation in any form. The
secretary is authorized to dispose of the
bonds at not less than their par valle, and
apply the proceeds to the payment of the
deficiency in the United States treasury,
and for no other purpose
They Are After the Marshal5.
Then there were two bills aimed at the
| United States election laws. One b. Oates
repeats the section of the law providing for
supervisors and deputy marshals at cleo
lions. Another by Wheeler of A ALBANIA
makes it unlawful for an officer of the fed
eral government to interfere with elections
in states, and repeats all laws which au-
thorize officers of the United States to in
terfere with elections in states. Mueller
of Pennsylvania introduced in the house q
bill transferring the bureau Of pensions OF
pension Office to the war department, and
placing it under the supervision of the sec.
rotary of war.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-06
A senator DEPENDS on This,

HELENA, Mont, Dec. 6.-Chief Justice
Blake, Of the supreme court, yesterday is
sued a writ of mandamus to the canvass
ing board of Chateau county directing
them to issue a certificate of election to
Eugene Leech, Republican, as member of
the Montana house of representatives or
show cause why they don't. Leech, on the
face OF the returns, had a majority of seven,
bat the canvassing board threw out the
vote of Box Elder precinct where Leech
had fifteen majority, because Indians had
voted. The result was the election OF
Hamilton, Democrat. The control of the
joint ballot is involved.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-06
Proceedings in Congress.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6-The senate began
its second session of the Fifty-second con-
gress yesterday at noon. Seventy senators
were present. but for the first time in forty
years Dennis Murphy, the official reporter,
was absent from his desk, being ILL The
committee to wait on the presideIt was ap-
pointed ana performed its duty, where
upon tie senate adjourned for the day.
In the house the same routine was gone
through. Durborow introduced a bill re-
pealing the Sunday closing clause of the
Worlds fair bill Dockery introduced a
resolution requiring the appropriations
committee to prepare statement showing
the exact condition of the government as to
income and expenses; also for CO commission
to ascertain whether the government can
get along with less employees. The house
adjourned.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-06
Says Smith win BE picked"

CINCINNATI. Dec. 6.-Little of interest
occurred in the Smith heresy trial yester-
day The testimony against the defendant
was closed and argument begun. Outside
there was sensation. r. D. Marshal, at
torney for the c., H. and d. railway, says
he heard Stated Clerk Swigget, Il member
of the presbytery before which Smith is be-
ing tried Say that smith would not be
preserved" long, "as we will pickle him"
and that he was already called "Pickle"
Smith. Mr.. Marshall was very indignant
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-06
GROVER Is AT HOME
The President-Elect Returns
from His Outing.
WARMLY RECEIVED AT LAKEWOOD.

The Village Band Turns Out and Serenades
Him-Baby Ruth Introduced-A Speech
That Was Bare of PoIitics-Chairman
Carter Calls on Republicans to Keep Up
the Fisht-The Wyoming and Kansas
Difiiculties-Close in Montana.
LAKEWOOD, N u. Dec. 6.-President-
elect Cleveland, accompanied by Mrs.
Cleveland, arrived here on the Lakewood
special at $50 Although Cleveland was
offered the free use of a special car, he re-
fused to accept, saying that an ordinary
coach was good enough for him. As the
Lakewood special is composed of parlor
cars Cleveland and his wife were given a
compartment in the rear car Myrtle.
Upon their arrival at Lakewood Mr.. and
Mrs. Cleveland were quickly driven to
Edgemoor, Mr.. Freeman's beautiful home.
They dined quietly with Mr.. Freeman's
family.
Serenadta by the Village Band.
After dinner the Lakewood cornet band
appeared at the house accompanied by
about 300 of the citizens. The band was
still playing when Freeman appeared with
Cleveland, whom he introduced to the peo-
Pile. Cleveland bowed and returned to the
parlor, reappearing with Mrs. Cleveland
and Baby Ruth. whom he introduced. The
assemblage responded with cheers. Cleve-
land made brief speech. He said: ut af-
fords me gaeat pleasure to meet you all. |
feel as if l knew you already, having been
neighbor of yours last winter. If you
will form in line it will be pleasure for
me to shake hands with you" Amid a re-
newal of cheers line was formed Cleve-
land grasped the hand OF each person as ne
passed, with pleasant word for all There
were several ladies present.
Future Movements Indefinite.
Cleveland said in response to an inquiry
that he had formed no plans for the imme-
diate future Fireman said last night that
the president-elect would probably re-
main with him for few days. He might
go to New York on Wednesday or Thurs
day. When Cleveland arrived at the Lake
wood station large crowd greeted him
with three hearty cheers. He recognized
the welcome with smile the tipping of
his hat.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-06

Whist the Hon, George @ Yes, says IN
egrrd to the superiority OF the Hirsch-
berg's diamond ard interchangeable spec.
.scies
Il an using glasses which l purchased
from Prof, HirschbeFg and they are the
best ever tried; II affords me gres,
pleasure 70 recommend Hrof. Hirschhere
rs an excellent optcisn, and bis glasses
are simply uuequsl!ed IN nv experience
@ G. VEST
These spectacles are for sale by T, n
Thomas e-cpt f,r Sock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-06
Puts the Blame on Hussey.

TOPEKA, Kan, Dec. CIV. II. Hussey,
the Haskell county clerk who certified in
correct election returns in order to defeat
Rosenthal, Democrat, for the legislature,
has left for parts unknown, and an indig-
nant mob has been organized which threat
ems to lynch him if ever he returns. Bred
enthal, in an interview here yesterday, said
that Hussey WAS his personal enemy, and
that he did not believe the Republican state
central committee was responsible. Cor
rect returns electing Mr.. Rosenthal have
been forwarded.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-06

erlJy OF organizing the senate. OucKrur,
says that unless the Democrats elect Sena-
tors from California, Wyoming. and Mon
tana they will not be able to effect an or
ganization without the aid of allies: that
forty-four senators and the casting vote of
Vice President Stevenson is very narrow
majority with which to work. The confer
ence adjourned without taking any action
on the question, and with the understand
ing that another meeting should be held to
further discuss the question before any
action is taken in the senate
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-06
REPUBLICAN SENATORS CAUCUS.
Discussing the Question of the Control of
the Senate.

Discussing the Question of the Control OF
the Senate.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-"Shall there be
any new states admitted at this session."
was the principal question before the con-
ference of Republican senators yesterday
afternoon. Other matters related to the
organization of committees, ETC., but not
TO an order of business, which was gener-
ally supposed to be the object of their as
sembling. The discussion grew out of the
consideration Of the question whether or
not il were desirable or expedient for the
Republicans to try to retain control Of the
senate organization On this point there
n something of the humorous in the att.
tude of leading members Of both parties.
Too Marrow for Cockrell.
Republicans like Hale say that the tail
must go with the hide, 30 to speak; that no
effort should be made by the Republicans
to direct or control the organization Of the
senate in the next congress, so that the
Democrats will have undisputed possession
of all branches of the government. On the
other hand there are Democrats who seem
TO be not DESTROYS of assuming the responsi-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-06
ADVICE FROM CHAIRMAN CARTER.
He Wants the Fight to Go on Continuous
Iy, Beginning Next Year.

He Wants the Fight to Go on Continuous
Iy, Beginning Next Year.
NEW YORK, Dec. Chairman. Carter,
of the Republican committee, has adj
dressed letter to the other members of the
committee suggesting the establishment of
a permanent national headquarters and
the management OF the campaign of 1894
for the election of congressman by the ma
tional committee. Carter proposes, in
fact, to begin the campaign of 1886 early in
1888 He will be chairman of the national
committee until the national convention of
1896 He says in his letter that the Repub-
lican party ought 20 90 in and make hard
fieht against the Democratic policy in lSnI.
He asks the members of the committee 10
consider the proposition seriously and com
municate with MIN. Carter is now ut his
home in Helena, Mont.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-06
announcement for Mrs. Lease.

TOPEKA, Kan. Dec. 6.-Mrs. NJ E. Lease
arrived here yesterday. She found hun
dreds of letters from the leading woman
suffragists of the country indorsing her
candidacy for the United States senate
Among these are strong letters from Su-
san B. Anthony, Belva A. Lockwood and
others. Mrs. Lease says she is candidate
till the last vote is cast in the legislature
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-06
Proeres, of the Brirr,, Trial.

NEW YORK, Dec. Gin the Briggs trial
yesterday number of church authorities
were put in evidence, including q copy of
the Bible and copies of Briggs writings.
Briggs objected and offered some more
church authority, including Hebrew and
Greek versions Of the scriptures. All the
evidence offered Vas accepted. Rev. G. w.
F. Birch then presented the case for the
prosecution.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-06
They Are After the Marshall.
Gen. Rosecrans Very Ill.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6. = General Rose
Grams, registrar of the United States treas
ury, who has been i'll for some time, was
reported much worse last night, bus fatal
results were not apprehended during the
night
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-06
,I.mo,inl For a suuaay r,,r.

CHICAGO, Dec. 6-At a meeting of the
city council last evening resolutions were
adopted memorializing congress to repeal
the law closing the Worlds fair G. sun
day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-07
MR.. FRENCH'S NEW OPERAS.
THE RESULTS OF HIS EUROPEAN JOURNEY
EDWARD LLOYD ARRIVES.

THE RESULTS OF HIS EUROPEAN JOURNEY
EDWARD LLOYD ARRIVES
T. Henry French, the manager OF the Grand
opera House and the Garden Theatre. arrived here
Yesterday on the Teutonic. lie has been abroad for
about two months. lie explained his sudden de
parture which caused some comment at the time
by saving that he in hurry to get 10 London
70 secure GThe Mountebank," the new opera by W. s.
Gilbert and Alfred Celier running at the SAVOY
Theatre before another manager who wanted It should
arrive on the scene. The other manager reached
London almost rs soon as Mt. French. but
Mr. French got the piece lie Will produce
II at the Garden Theatre on December 90,
with the Lillian Russell opera Company. tahchohs
Daughter which was intended for production at that
time will be postponed for considerable period
Mr. French has bought a spectacle called 1.-The Land
10 Gold now mt the Gaiey Theatre, Paris and he
intends TO make it the opening attraction ior ms new
theatre at Fighthave and Forty s2cOho-s'' lic says
that the production will cost Soooo' Neary III INC
scenes of the play are In America ana o"c Vi '"'i"
represents the processes OF gold mining lheic arc
,,so scenes representing the city Of san Francisco IN
Is.o oDd 1892 Mr. French is negotiating for another
comic oper in London and yet another In rarS' anu
has made soma preliminary arrangements "lncn may
lead TO his securing the one on which W. D ""O'''
and sir Arthur Sullivan are now ut worh
The new theatre in Eighthave. has not yet oeeh
named Among the names when MI rionDn ~
i'm
and French's Theatre. lie will start ior oh'"so
10 day TO confer with Mr.. Zabros, who has an interest
In the new house. with regard TO the plans. INC
architect is TO be Charles C. Iaght. MI fThon
thinks that he Will devote the theatre largely to the
production Of spcctacles.
The engagement Of Hayden Coffin for tenor parts III
the Lillian Russell Opera Company Das ALREADY pe'ai
announced here. lie will join the company IN Fan
Francisco in september. and Will take the place OF o"ri
Strcitman. -,
Another important arrival on the Tentonic was hd
ward Lloyd the well-known English tenor lie comes
here for season of ballad concerts. His success on
his previous tour here marked, and tue popnm1'
which he then gained will no doubt insure him an9,her
prosperous engagement his first appearance WIZ We
on April 10 at the Madison square Garden concert
Hall . - ., ,,o--
Mr.. and Mrs. Tilden Blodgett were also passengers
on the TeutOnic. Mrs. Blodett was Known nere -
Miss Grace Pedley when she visited TINS country ~
a member of the London Gaiety Company Two Seasons
ago. She then the wife OF r. d. ne.ley' ,,o
actor hut has been divorced from him. she was mar
ried TO Mr. Blodgett in London only ie" Weeks aso'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-07
AMONG THE ATHLETES.

William b. Curtis president OF the metropolitan Asso'
citation Of the A. A. IT, has requested Sccretary sullivan
to call meeting OF the Board OF Managers OF inc Mc''
ropotan Association the A. \. T. for "Wednesday even
Ing April 49, TO be held at the Asor House at D. H.
Preparations are being made by David H. Heeel'pH-
ton f the annual boxing tournament OF the Astoria a. o
10 De held Saturday night in the clubhouse at Astoria
The following special will take place: one hundred
and i've pounds, Philip Crooks, Clipper A. c., and +.
Moore National A. c., champion OF Long Island; lio
pounds. Joseph Moore, National ~ T., ana young MY
nolds, W. l. A. c. 1S5 pounds, Dave O'Leary p A. o.
and Thomas Herman, Clipper A. C.; l4o pounds Ihom's
Durney Hell Gate d. c. and sam Tomkns, Astoria A. e.
The athletic committee OF the New-Jerey Athletic Cuo
r. Blrnes W. W. Scott and James +. Sullivan, last even
ing upon following contests all ahaeap' 10 Do
given at the club grounds, Bayonne City, N b. on Deco
ration Day: 1O0.yard run 4ioyard run osoyord rum c
run mile walk 2aO-yard hurdle ssO-yaid novice "hd run
ming broad jump. ,,-
The Manhattan Athletic Club will give another boxing
tournament before long ,a,
The Harlem Regatta Association will hold closed
regatta May 81, the Harlem River regular eo"''e
for the association prizes consisting Of diamond chsenge
sculls senior singles, valued at 500; lauies c"s
plate for sculs valued at 1900 grand chaehB' cup
for senior four valued at 5000 the Harlem cup LOT
cIphts Two miles valued at 800; also prize given oy
o. 4 St.plens Of the New-Y0rk Athletic CluD ior
Junior Singles same TO the property OF TIE winner
also prizes offered by j. D. Mahr OF the Metropolitan
Boat Club for junior four to become the property
If the winners No entrance fee f. required Cluo7
belonging to the association only can compete.
The next meeting the association VIII be heu o. 'he
Grand Union Hotel April IL, ut O'CLOCK
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-07
11rUrrylyr BACKUs SILL MISSING.

No new. had been received last night OF Lieutenant
coo,oc f. Dackus u the Fs. United States cavalry VINO
on 1Sesdov morning left Stntteyant House where ne
rad len stavng for months. after Writing OUT MS
gnati.n and threatening TO Nil himself MT StnSoh
-, ., the MANAGERS Of the White Elephant who knew
pockus wei. said positively last nigh; that the missing
man had been In the place Tuesday evening" ana hsa
~, there at 10 80 O'Clock for the hotel lie "aS not
,cne well and seemed di-pondent That was the las
that was seen heard Of the oficer
Icrnant Backus In this city on leave OF absence
Several duy- ago his exptd. but an Army ohccr h'd
ronounced him unfit duty and 80 he had saSch on
o had been suffering severely from neuralgia ana IL Is
aid had been drinking heavily. IL Was asserted i'ss
nobt nv a nan who him that he had lat'IS o'eh
,sinc opiurn II large quantities to relieve inc pi',
f., bis head and IL feared that IT may nave aecei
HE reason aud that he had made away Win hn'sc'i
AZ no said he would ..,,
rdeturesque story published yesterday e'eo'np
hut the ccu instances Of the missing mans divorce from
M neautn wife and about alleged duel win po'ne,
c,er Inn, Il could not subsantatcd last night severn
- ,ybo b,ew Hackus said IL was a FAIRY story IL
= COMMONLY reported in the Army That BacuS hAd peo
divorced from his wife, and IL Il known thae ho ""' W
ou.,a,ed from her for several years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-07
4 LITTLE INTERCHANGE OF COMPLi
LIN Lv Tho Cleveland Lender.

ON the first appearance Of Madame dc stael IN fatls
az an evening reception. she was ihtr Iluced 70 1S
q" a,,n MONT whose poems then much III vogue.
'Tbc conversation OF the two famous peopic M''s
oye,hcari with etndton, and their praise Vi cat"
other was simply fulsOme hatery. 100, nm
'rhe Able rad never counted upon so Eeao az
horar A. that OF meeting the first writer OF tne age
While Madame de stael little dreamed whe sue 'roso
that morning that the day would be marAea W ~
o"spcIons an event the meeting With the hpoe: nod
n have dcvoured every worn NAV nus
''' connot sleep until heard your charming odcs
,.o, the Italianr said the lady. - -, A.,
from , wy van seen nv last endeavor?' the Able
asked. -, ,ho lad,
81 lave II here exclaimed Mont, drawing small
,.orme from his pocket. Allow me to present W 70
,on Madame: a poor homage. indeed, TO 80 mnch
genius but il may prove Interesting 70 one WHO haS
soa 20 mncG success in heroic poetry ,
Thanks thanks exclaimed Nine. De Slaei, se.zin
the little volume with every denons.rnm1h OF siau
tndc "This Is Indeed "a treasure ana VIII DC prhei
Inv me far beyond gold or Jewels . ,, A., d.
~ She turnetf tie leaves over Slowly, wnlie tnc uc
uchted Ahbe watched her with charming seize li-
piacency Then suddenly dropping II n,o her mp, sue
Exclaimed You were alldEg OF heroic poetry u.ar
Able IIave you seen my last attempt LEA'ie' T"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-07
TIRE NrrR9poDrrAx STOCKHOLDERS.

The stockholders OF the Metropolitan opera honse
held their annual meeting Yesterday afternoon i"e
aetual attendance was small the greater part OF INC
stockholders being represented by proxies The acuo
OF the Board OF Directors In leasing the opera houSc
IN Abbey 4 GIau was ratified, ana the Board VI
directors was reelected follows: James A. hoos
vol, Ceorr, Henry Warren Luther Kountze George
trsro,d Haven William X. Vanderbilt, william H.
Tllnchast. Adrian Isem. Robert Goelet. EDWARD
Cocper. Henry g. Marquand. George " Curtis George
peahodv Wetmorc and william {. Whitney. Ai'er
the meeting of the stockholders the directors held hr
annual meeting and elected the same onicerS as ms'
war as follows: President James A. Roosevelt wee.
president George Henry Warren t-5isnIer Lu''cr
Yountze. executive committee, Adrian Iselin g.. u
H9ven Robert Goelet. william &. whitney ana Fd"aiu
cooner: stage committee. g. &. Haven, Robert Gocc'
and William G. Whitney. go, 49,,
owing TO the peculiar arrangement made WIN Anoey
Gran for the season just ended. whereby the SUM
holders assumed responsibility for ne ope, seson'
there is no assessment be levied the stokolders
a novelty in the history OF the house. Mr. ABBEY
and Mfr Crait attended the meeting Of the directors
Yesterday and received their contracts for the coming
three wears II was said. however that a few minor
details vet remained to be arranged and that the CON
tracts would not be signed for a few days