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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-26
SOME VIEWS ON THE SITUATION.
Pierce Says an Order for a Direct yot,
VIII be Introduced.

Pierce Says an Order for a Direct Vote
Will be Introduced.
Pierce of Tennessee, Democrat and the
foremost lieutenant of Bland in working
for the bill, was very outspoken as to his
views Of the present situation. II admit
with all candor," he said, "that matters
look very serious, but / believe we will
pass the bill if it comes to direct vote
You may say for me that the indirect in
reference of Grover Cleveland and David
b. Hill has caused the present situation.
The free coinage men are working against
q combination of Cleveland, Hill and
President Harrison, each of whom wants
to go to the country and say that he is the
sparrow who killed cock Robin. Speaker
Crisp told me yesterday that the commit
tee on rules would bring in rule pro-
viding for direct vote on the bill. This
will secure its passage"
Bartine Believes 1t will Pass.
Bartine OF Nevada, leader Of the Repub-
licans in favor of the bill, was quite as can
did as Pierce regarding the situation. al
think, :" he said, shat the silver bill has
been checked, but not defeated. Its op-
ponents can hold us at bay, think, SO
long as they resort to filibustering tactics,
for the reason that many men who will
vote for the free coinage bill on the direct
question will vote against motions pre-
liminary to securing action on that direct
question. My opinion is that the com
mittee on rules will bring in rule that
will cause the bill to be put to direct
vote, and think the measure will pass by
a few more votes than we had on the mo-
tions yesterday"
Harter Receives Congratulations.
No member of the house has been more
active in working for the defeat of the
Bland bill than Harter of Ohio, Demo-
crat. He was the chief whip for the ants
Thursday. Yesterday morning his desk
was covered with kilograms from all parts
of the country congratulating him on the
check given 20 the bill. Harter expressed
himself on the situation as follows: "The
results obtained yesterday were due to q
combination Of Influences which covered a
period of work extending back for thirteen
months Much is due to General Tracey's
good management and to the class of men
in the Democratic party ut Washington
and elsewhere who have put their
shoulders to it.
Says Some Kind Words of Reed.
''The battle, so far as it has been won,
cannot and ought not in any way to be
credited to any one man or any set of men,
when SO many elements Joined to unself-
ishly sustain the good faith and honor of
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-26
The Phenomenal Faster is Dead.

CRAWFoRDsvILLE, Ind, March 26-Basil
Tracey, the phenomenal faster, who for
over eight weeks past had tasted neither
food nor medicine and had barely managed
to keep alive by reason of his wonderful
vitality, died Friday at the advanced age
of "a years. He amassed large fortune
and the complaint of some heirs that
others obtained large gifts by fraud will
give rise to law suit. The Masonic fra
ternity. of which he was an old and
honored member, will conduct the funeral
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-26

PEORIA, Ill, March 26-About o'clock
yesterday morning a loud explosion was
heard by nearly every one in the city 1t
sounded rs though a steam boiler had ex-
ploded, but to the early risers it was easily
accounted for. A meteor was seen to pass
partially over the city and just before it
passed out of sight it exploded with Il
deafening report
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-26
The Queen Sent Her Coincidence

HYEEEs, March 26.-It is said that
Queen Victoria, on hearing of the death
at Costebelle of Lady FARMLAND, formerly
Charlotte Berry Di Zerega, of New York,
and late wife of Sir Frederick FARMLAND.
of Thirkleby, Yorkshire, sent gracious
message of commiseration. The deceased
lady was respected in the highest circles
of English society, while the family of
her husband stands among the best in
Great Britain in reputation and lineage.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-26
The Pcogress of the Negro.

WASHINGTON March 26-Hatch of Iowa
introduced all yesterday, by request
creating commission to inquire into and
report upon the material, industrial and
mental progress made by the colored peo~
pie of the United States since 1865, and
making an appropriation sufficient for the
purpose
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-26
Extradition treaty with France

WASHINGTON, March 26-The extradi-
ton treaty between the United States and
France, which 1 Paris despatch SAYS was
signed yesterday by NJ Ribot, French
foreign minister, and Whitehw Reid, the
American minister, is. it is understood
similar to the enc recently negotiated with
Great Britain and ratified
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-26
Venezuela at IL Arain.

NEW YORK, March 26-Mail advices
from Caracas, dated March Is, say: Hos
tilities have comm enced. The government
organ, La Opinion -Nacional, issued and
distributed an Extraordinary bulletin"
This was the first information the people
of Venezuela had chat actual fighting had
commenced. The official report confirms
in every particular the former message
of March 10
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-26
the Press.
sTANpFoRD's MONETARY MEASURE.
1t Makes Gold the Standard In a New and
Novel Way.

Novel Way.
WASHINGTON, March 26-The bill which
Stanford of California has given notice
that he will call up in the senate on Tues
day next reads as follows: "That the
value of 25. s grains of gold shall be the
standard by which shall be measured and
determined the value of dollar, and all
dollars shall be received and paid ont in
discharge of debts, both public and pri-
vate, at par, measured by the aforesaid
standard Of value, whether the stamp of
the government making the dollar he on
gold, silver, paper or any other material
That the lega- tender value of each dollar
issued by the United States shall depend
alone on the stamp of the government and
there shall be no obligation on the part of
the government to exchange one dollar for
another.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-26
silver Is still Falling.

WASHINGTON, March 26 The treasury
department yesterday purchased l7O,OOO
ounces Of silver at from So $3.50 to 50. 1884
per ounce. The treasury department has
purchased the amount of silver required
by law for the month, and no further pur-
chases will be made until April |.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-26
EuIogixed Our supreme Court

LONDON, March 26.-Sir John Lubbock.
presiding at the annual meeting of the
Corporation of Foreign bondholders, took
occasion to eulogize the justice and i'm
Partially of the United States supreme
court in the case of the Virginia bond
no
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-26
Making the Eight-Hour Issue Supreme.

LONDON, March 26.-The National Min
ers' federation S urging its members
throughout the country to make every
effort in the coming election for the return
to parliament of those candidates only
who are favorable to an eight-hour law for
miners, and to support such candidates re-
CARELESS of Their attitude on political
questions. As the federation can, it is be-
lieved, influence hundreds of thousands of
votes, the question raised is an important
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-26
Death of an Old Printer.

BALTIMORE, March 2G.-Mr. Nicholas B
Talbot, one of the Oldest printers in
Baltimore, died yesterday of paralysis
He was 63 years of age, and leader in
labor circles. being at the time of his
death president of the Typographical
Union and treasurer of the Federation OF
Labor. He was a graduate of the Balti
more CITY college
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-26

TORONTO. Ont, March 2G.-H. Z.
Clark, senior men Der of the Ontario leg
islature for the city of Toronto, while adj
dressing the house yesterday suddenly
sank into his chair, stricken with heart
disease and died shortly after the attack.
He was 63 years old.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-26

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, March &c. = The
factory of the Springfield Shoe company,
situated near Winchester Park and owned
by j. III. Baker & Co., was burned yester-
day. Loss $4,000, partially insured
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-26
Died Not Owing a Cent.

- NEW YORK, March 26.-The will Eof Ed
wards Pierrepont, executed on june IS,
1883, and codicil made on Feb. Is, 1891,
were fled Thursday with Probate Clerk
Ilnny. In the closing part of the will is
this sentence: If any debts or pbliga-
ton are brought against me they will be
false"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-26
No Resubmission for Iowa.

DIES MONIES, March 26.-The senate yes
terday refused to take up the resolution to-
resubmit the prohibition amendment to
the constitution to the people. The vote
was-yeas, 26; nays, 23-Smith of But
tie and Engle, Democrats, voting with the
Republicans
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-26

BETHLEHAM, Pa, March 26.-Isaiah Mar
tin, slate operator of Pen Argyle, this
county, has disappeared leaving behind
him unpaid bills and notes estimated at
$4,000. He was heard from at Knoxville,
Tenn, and intimated that he would not
return.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-26
The Kaiser has Gone to Berlin.

BERLIN, March 26.-The kaiser eonclud-
ed yesterday to return to Berlin today.
He is said to have come to this conclusion
in order to silence the reports concerning
his health. both mental and phvs' "a.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-26
Says He Knows Very Little.
extraordinary AND STARTLING.
A Verdict That Imperils One of Our
Cherished Institutions.

Cherished Institutions.
ATLANTA, Ga. March a6 For the first
time in the history of Georgia the leader
of a lynching party has been convicted of
murder Barney White was tried at Ca
milla charged with lynching an old man
named Larkin Mix last fall, and Yesterday
the jury, after forty-five minutes deliber-
alton, brought in a verdict of guilty of
murder
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-26
A Warning to Witnesses.

The other members of the lynching
party have been apprehended and will be
tried. Yesterday William Davis, one of
the witnesses in the case for the state, was
fatally shot near his home by unknown
1larfis
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-26
Not Playing for Delay.

The opponents of the bill take the posi-
ton that i'll insisting upon vote upon
these separate propositions not in any way
designed for or contributing to delay, they
are merely insisting upon the rights of the
minority as guaranteed under the rules.
If the majority oppose vote upon these
detailed motions, it is contended that they
will thereby put themselves in the position
of desiring to Cypress and gag the mi
nority. While the members of the commit
tee on rules decline to give any indication
Of their future action, the opponents of the
bill feel confident that their request will
be granted
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-26
MUST HAVE A VOTE.
Next Move in the Fight for
Free Silver Coinage.
ORDER FOR "OLOTURE" DEMANDED.

The Representatives to be Brought to
the Line on the Straight Issue With out
Chance to FiIibuster-Antis to go
Before the Rules Committee and Ask
for Milder Recommendations They
Would like to Make-Pierce, Bartine
and Harter Talk Freely.
WASHINGTON, March 26-"What will be
done nexty' was the question asked scores
Of times yesterday on the floor of the house
and in the corridors and cloak rooms. 1t
had reference to the situation of the free
coinage bill, in which the interest had not
slackened since Thursday, although there
was not, of course, the same state of ex-
element prevailing. The free coinage
men were frank in their admission that
the bill had received an unexpected check,
but they were unanimous in declaring
that if the bill came to direct vote it
would pass. This view is shared by a
sumber of opponents of the measure, but
several Of them believe that earnest work
among the doubtful members will secure
Tor their faction majority of votes.
Bland VIII Force n Vote.
Dlahu has lnulCdleu pretty ucuulltlS
swhat will be done next" as he has called
upon the rules committee to report an
order setting apart Monday of next week
for the further consideration of the silver
bill and naming an hour when 1.-The ques-
ton shall be put on the final passage of
the bill and no intervening motions shall
be entertained until such vote is taken
Such an order as this, reported by the
committee on rules and adopted by the
house, of course effectually suppresses the
filibusters. The anti-silver Democrats
are getting in line to fight this order and
viii, they hope, have the support of the
Republicans and succeed in defeating it.
What the Ants VIII Demand.
But they will first attempt To make a
tight in the rules committee. They will
demand that the minority be gwen u show
by adding to BANDS order the provisions
that the following motions shall be in
order: To recommit the bill and a substi-
tute with instructions to report bill pro-
viding for an international monetary con-
gress; if this is negatived to recommit
simply, without instructions; if that fails.
to postpone to a given day in December,
and II that fails the previous question
may be moved, but that votes shall first
taken on each of the above propositions
and also on pending amendments TO the
bill
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-28

by his equally astute and cunning en-
ployers, the Wall street gentry, for 1t
would cause them more labor and lessen
their profits on exchange" and other
monetary transactions-at any rate, un-
til they could again depreciate
silver by further initiating gold.
am inclined to believe the Ohio senator
is insincere in his professed desire
to see the current dollar converted into
a suitable companion for gold, for he
knows that the congressional opposition
to such step is too strong to be sur
mounted, and talks in his peculiar way
merely to disguise and blind us to the
real issue. This, / take it, is whether
the money kings or the people shall rule
the republic and dictate and direct the
necessary financial operations. Must we
longer submit to this dangerous usurpa-
tion, and be contented to see majority
of our representatives (mainly Demo-
Gratis OF course) at Washington, although
willing, utterly unable to help usP Yes,
unless we return to their proper sphere
and occupation, the controllers and ma
nipulators of the Circulating medium"
who now hold the reins of national pow
er instead of the lawful owners, as our
brave forefathers did the British in the
patriotic and stirring days of '76. Hop
ing that the precious metals, which we
love to possess, may soon become better
friends through the Intervention of the
rightful and constitutional authorities,
am yours respectfully,
WILLIAM STEPHEN,
San Bernardino.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-28
A UNIQUE Holiday Gift.

A young lady of this city, who is now
in the far west, where she went year
ago for the benefit of her health, received
one of the neatest and most unique New
Year presents imaginable.
1t was designed by one of Utica's
bright young school teachers, and is in
form of an autograph calendar. Three
hundred and sixty-six sheets of paper,
6 by inches, were obtained; each of
these had the month"; day of the month
and day of the week written at the top.
They were then sent out in all directions
with a request that they be returned
with some sentiment-original or Sc
lected-written thereon and signed with
the friends name. Many of the original
contributions contain pleasant reminders
of incidents in the young lady's life.
Over $50 persons contributed to the cal
endar.; large number from this city, of
course, but others came from other parts
of this state, from Utah, Colorado,
Minnesota, South Dakota, Illinois,
Georgia, Maryland, Connecticut, Massa-
chusetts, New Hampshire and Wales.
A lady of Little Falls painted "1S92"
and spray of beautiful roses on piece
of glazed celluloid 10 by inches, and
the calendar was attached to this by
means of yellow ribbon in such man
ner that the sheets could be read with.
out being detached. Some of the friends
who received the sheets returned ten
and five dollar bills with them. These
were inserted in the calendar where the
names of the donors occurred. u tica
Herald and Gazette.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-28
SHE WAS QUICKLY FREED.
Mrs. Linda Hoist Gets Speedy Di.
vorce from Her Husband.

Mrs. Linda Hoist Gets a Speedy Di-
vorce from Her Husband.
Two exceedingly pretty young women
of the brunette type of beauty sat in
Judge Shaw's ante-room at the court
house yesterday afternoon, waiting an
opportunity to appear in divorce suit.
At 8 O'Clock Major Bell, the attorney Of
one of the ladies, Mrs. Linda M. Hoist,
filed papers on her behalf against her
husband, K. 7. Hoist.
The wife was examined by the Judge,
aud recited that she had been married to
Hoist in 1887. Her husband had been a
drummer, but of late had been employed
as detective in spotting saloon-keepers
who sell liquor on Sunday. She alleged
that Hoist had contributed little or moth
ing to her support since their marriage
save to accumulate grocery bills and
house rent, and as her child became
hungry some time ago she had been
forced to return to her mother.
Lydia B. Stevens, a sister of Mrs.
Hoist, gave evidence of a corroborative
character, and in five minutes Judge
Shaw granted a decree of divorce as
prayed for by the complainant.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-28
ARROWHEAD.

The hotel at Arrowhead springs is
nearly filed with guests. The indica-
tions are there will be all the people
that can be taken care of. The follow
ing are arrivals for the week ending
January "a, 1892:
Fred Hines, Ed Garrett, San Francisco :;
Stella Kemptner, E. E. Kemptner, ].
M. Branddle, J. M. Benyr, F. Swartout,
Mr.. and Mrs. B. S. Shermerhorn, River
side; Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. West Brook,
Redlands Miss Patterson, Miss Thomas,
G. Baker, M. Hanna, Riverside; J. P.
Doolittle, Redlands; G. W. King,
Adolph Mechler, @. F. Stamps, A. Cross,
d. Mason, W. Mason, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
E. Pendall, L. II. Ward, Mr.. Schroeder,
VIM. Shiels, VIM. J Fakney, LosAngeles ;
n. I'll. Webster, D. L. Grove, III. y. How
land. Miss Clara Howell, 1. A. Church
ill, Los Angeles; j. M. Wood, E. o.
Riley, Mr.. and Mrs. F. W. Taylor, Mr..
and Mrs. M. HI. Cartwright, Mr.. and
Mrs. Stearns, Duluth; Capt. and Mrs.
F. Shafer, Washington; Mr.. and Mrs.
S. III. Lewis and daughter, A. Newman,
Mrs. II. @. Roder, Cleveland Roder,
Prescott, Ariz. Mrs, and Miss Finley,
Scranton, Pa; G. T. Parker, St. Phil
lips; Miss L. @. Tench, Miss @. Sha-
craft, Salt Lake City; Mrs. ]. w. Leis-
ter, Portland, Ore. Frank Warden, j.
Marten, Capt. J. Hines, Jas. Vaughn,
Washington; Mrs. G. g. Rutledge, Po-
mona; w. A. Harris, San Bernardino !;
1. L. Mason, Idaho; VIM. Doll, Omaha !;
Mrs. Fowler, Cliffside; George w.
Smith, Carrie Smith, Orin, Ill. ;
Miss Emma Smith, Orin. Ill. Miss s..
F. Mills, Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Stsngn,
Ohio; Mrs. A. L. Taber, Denver; L. ].
Brown, Omaha; Mrs. @. L. Reddington
and daughter. Milwaukee; q. thinner
man, Miss Flora A. Campbell, Miss
Laura Campbell, West Highlands; Ed
ward Bowman, Tustin City; Mr.. and
Mrs. John Roberts, Pittsburg; D. L.
Churchill, Great Falls, Mont. Charles
Hartman, Norwalk; M. Cregan, San
Francisco; Mr.. and Mrs. L. l.. Lanter-
man, La Canada; Mrs. L. M. La Fenta,
A. Roder, Glendora; j. Canada; Christ
Gaiser, San Bernardino; VIM. T. Car
mode, Seattle; ex-Gov. John Ireland,
Mrs. VIM. M. Carpenter, Texas; Mr.. and
Mrs. G. S. Mckinney, McMinneyville !;
John Jennings, Attica.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-28
WORLDS FAIR RAIsINs.
ADVICE TO GROWERS HERE TO
PREPARE FOR THE SHOW.
vice About Making Choice Raisins.
Exhibit Notes.

The committee on raisins, dried and
canned fruits for the worlds fair ex-
hibit from Southern California have
issued an address to raisin growers as
follows:
From the crop of 1892 Southern Cali
fornia must make her raisin exhibit at
the Columbian exposition. Our raisins
will there be brought in competition
with those from all famous raisin-pro-
ducing sections of the world. 1t is pos
sible for us, in the contest, to carry of
the first honors, but in order to do so
some systematic work must be done.
The growers themselves know what that
work is, and it is not the intention to
prescribe rules, but simply to make a
few suggestions that may prove helpful.
Every grower who is interested in the
matter should select from the best part
of his or her vineyard a certain portion
to be set aside for this purpose. OF
course thorough cultivation is an abso-
lutte necessity. The question of fertil-
izers and water should receive due at
tention.
After the grapes have set, all inferior
punches should be thinned out, leaving
only few of the most perfect.
When ripe, the gathering and curing
should receive the best attention that
can be given. No small grapes should
be left in bunch the raisins should be
covered every night and during the day
also when the heat is too great, or in the
neighborhood of 100 degrees.
Much will depend upon the boxes,
and the manner in which the fruit is
packed. A neat box or package is al
most half the battle in making dis
play.
It is hoped that all raisin growers of
Southern California will take an interest
in this matter and bring about the best
possible result. Anything short of this
will be treason to their own interests.
The above suggestions are applicable
to the growers of other fruits, as well as
raisins.
The exhibit room was headquarters
yesterday for many of the eastern visit
ors, as they had a good opportunity of
viewing California without getting wet.
The register shows that they came from
nearly every state east of the Rockies.
The following donations were received !:
Redlands--A handsome display of
navel, seeding and Mediterranean sweet
oranges, which we're arranged on their
table In pyramid and anchor forms. Two
cases were put on display in the window
of the Santa Fe Office.
Ventura-A case of fine navel oranges,
which show as well as any in the hall.
Downey-A few large clusters of seed
ling oranges.
San Diego-Citrons and figs.
Eagle Rock-Large tomatoes from p.
W. Parker's ranch.
Three cases of fruits and vegetables
were sent Major Truman yesterday.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-28
Modern Social Shams.

When a woman listens to what color
fashion dictates shall be her hair, she
gives ear to an element in our modern
life that is making society more and
more insincere every day. l sometimes
stop to marvel what this element called
''fashion" has done. Through its teach
ings its devotees are made so insincere
that you scarcely know when to believe
them and when not. They ask you to
"como and CALL" and you do not know
whether or not they really want you or
not. When they send their regards, you