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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-14
THE FIRST YEAR,
Rock Islands Paid Fire Denart.
ment.
The Number OF Alarms the New avs.
tenn hes Responded to-The
Possessions-Rec com
mendations.

The first report of the Rock Island
paid fire department has been made by
Chief Ramsl;ill. and is for the fiscal wear
ending April 80. 1t shows thut the de.
psrtment has responded to SO alarms. of
which number seven were still and four
false.
The most destructive fires are reported
to be as follows:
May IA Rock Island Glass Works,
loss, $500.
Oct 1S-Oil sheds of Henry Darts
Sons and adjoining property owned inv
y, X. l. q P. railroad company; loss to
Darts Sons, $1,000; to Rock Island road,
Sc. 500.
Nov. 5-School building No. 6; loss,
81, 500.
Dec. = Fuel shed and adjacent prop,
erty owned oy the D. s. r. 1. street rail.
way company; loss, $500.
March 13--Georee E Bailey's commits
sion house; loss. $4,000.
Besides these four fires occurred where
in the loss was from 500 to $500, while
there were incipient blazes with losses
under $50 each.
THE PRESENT DEPARTMENT
consists OF two paid companies. one hose
and one hook and ladder; the Frsnklins.
the last of the volunteers, having dis
banded May 1, leaving the paid system
the only source of protection the city now
has. The two paid companies are com,
posed of 10 men including the chief.
Five hundred feet of new cotton hose
has been purchased during the year, the
department now possessing 4.h0O feet of
hose In good condition, and 1900 feet of
inferior hose.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-14
Hoods Pills cure sick headache.

Testimonial from Hon. S. P. Hughes,
Judge Supreme court, Little Rock, Ark:
Il have used your Diamond spectscJes
about year, aRd have found them clear,
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prefer them to any have used.
Yours resdectfully,
SIMON P. HUGHES.
THESE spectacles are for sale by T. a..
Thomas, agent for Rock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-14

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people
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Dollar true only of Hoods Sarsaparilla.
NO other possesses the combination.
proportion, and process which make
HOODS Sarsaparilla peculiar to itself.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-14
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Smallest, mildest. surestl so doses 25
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-14
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-14
RECOMMENDATIONS.


The chief recommends the purchase of
necessary equipments for two new COM
panies, one for the east and one for the
west ends OF the city. respectively.
de also recommends that the hook and
ladder truck be repaired and repainted,
and the purchase of two extension lad
ders, one 60 feet in length and one 40
feet: together with two scaling ladders
and two sbut-off MOBILES.
He suggests clothing allowance of
IS 25 per month to each member of the
department. and that the captain and
driver of each company receive S. per
month additional.
The steam fire engine and seven hose
reels of the volunteer department. he rec
ommends be disposed of to the best sd-
vantage.
There are some at least of the chiefs
recommeL dstions that the council will be
apt to heed. as indeed it should without
delay. They are the ones looking to the
providing OF two additional companies,
one for each end Of the city, in districts
now without proper protection and to in
sure which the council at its last meeting
took proper steps. The recommendation
as 10 putting the hook and ladder truck
in proper shape and purchasing addi-
tional ladders is also good one. With
paid men to guard and take care of the
city's property there is some incentive to
keep it in the best possible condition.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-14

A handsome complexion Is one of the
greatest charms woman can possass
Pozeoni's Complexion powder gives It.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-14
IT'S Excellent Qualities

Commend to public approval the Cali
fornia liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs.
1t is pleasing to the eye, and to the taste
Ind by acting gently on the kidneys, liver
and bowels. it cleanses the system effect
ually, thereby promoting the health and
comfort Oh who Use it
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-14
0laSs for the table.

'lasS for the table.
10. lave Just received a supply
|s,, suts seasons shapes and
b. 'I VI In berry sets, four piece
|n". .Outter, sugar, creamer and
bowls and other ia BILE
|rs sI ware, which include MANY
~'i7S both pretty and cheap.
kG" '' Is Particularly pretty
E. ' abe in spring and sur
m Wouldn't you like to
\ and see its "
i. 6. M. LOOSELY.
II H. slss e. Lamps,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-26

Senator Pfeffer, the alliance senator, was
pleased with the general tone OF the mes-
sage. lt was patriotic and American.
he did not understand it 70 advise a de-
claration of war, but merely maintenance
OF the honor OF our government and the
rights Of our people. He thought declara-
tion Of war against Chile under the existing
circumstances would be grave mistake
and that everything In the issue could
be fairly aud honorably adjusted.
Furthermore he believed the Amari-
can republic ought to affirmatively
teach the doctrine Of poace. The senator
had not heard all OF the message read aud
for this reason he declined TO give his views
at length.
THE SITUATION A GRAVE ONE.
Representative Hatch OF Missouri re-
garded the situation az a grave one. 1t had
been set forth by the President with great
force and dignity. II it became necessary
tor the United States to sever diplomatic
relations with the government OF Chile.
Chile must take the consequences.
II think 1t very manly message" was the
comment OF Representative Cummings Of
New York delivered in an emphatic tone,
''and think that the House will support
whatever action the committee on foreign
relations may take upon ii.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-26
| GHILB GIVES TN.
| Al the Demands Of This
| Country Met.
| HARRlSON'S SPAPBR SENTIN
All Els lingo Talk Knocked
Out at Night
Oates WANTED A FIGHT.
Scores Of Other congressman
Talked Periodically.
LETTERS OF The DIPLOMATS
All The Correspondence Laid
Before Congress-
san DIEGOO VIVID STORY.
The Result Of the Inquiry
Also Sent In.
All The Correspondence Laid
Before Congress-
San DIEGO'S VIVID STORY.
The Result Of the Inquiry
Also Sent In.

ohils Bought a Cruiser in England-
Blaine One Of the Few Who Ex-
pressed No Opinion on the Message.
The Situation Becoming Very Lively.
A Dispatch From Chile, However,
Smooths Out Grim Wars Rufied
Front.
SANTIAGO DE CHILE, Jan. 90, Q A. NJ
The Chilean government has sent a reply to
the utmatum of the United States. The
reply is ineffect as follows: Chile agrees to
withdraw the offensive note sent by
Senor Malta to the Chilean ministers
a0Foat, and acknowledges that its issuance
was due toa error Of jud gment. Chile
Aso "lthdraws its request for the with
OFaTa Of United States Minister
hSan' In addition to this, the Chilean
government, in its answer
proposes that the affair of the attack upor
'us 0ahnores sailors be submitted to the
''O'aatlon OF some neutral nation. II this
p'Op0Aton is not acceptable to the United
''A'e'' the Chilean government suggest:
'ua' 'ne matter be submitted to the supreme
'OuH Of the United States.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-26
TEXT OF The MESSAGE.
The Document With Which Harrison
Famed the War Feeling.

4 10 DOOuAcIb WIFI w LlGu I1hETlSOu
Famed the War Feeling.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-Following are
copious extracts OF the message sent 10
congress to-day by President Harrison on
the Chilean embroglio:
To the Senate and House Of Representations:
In my annual message delivered to congress
at the beginning OF the present season, after a
brief statement eff facts then in possession OF
this government touching the assault IN the
streets of Valparaiso. Chile upon sailors Of the
United States steamship Baltimore, on the
evening of Oct. i6 last, l said: This
government is now awaiting the result Of
an investigation which has been conducted by
the criminal court at Valparaiso. 1t is reported
unoff1clally that the investigation is about COM
pleted and 1t Is expected tfat the
result will soon be communicated to
this government together with some
adequate and satisfactory response to tie note
by which the attention of Chile was called to
this incident. II these Just ex pectations should
be disappointed or further needless delay inter-
vene, will, by special message, bring this mat
ter again to the attention Of congress for such
action as may be necessary.
In my opinion the time has now come when
should lay before congress and the country the
correspondence between this government and
the government of Chile, from the time OF the
breaking out Of the revolution against ex-
President Balmaceda together with all the
other facts In possession of the executive de-
partment relating 10 this matter. The diplomatic
or with some correspondence between the naval
officers for the time In command In Chilean
waters and the Secretary of the Navy, and also
the evidence taken at the Mare Island navy
yard since the arrival OF the Baltimore at San
Francisco. do not deem 1t necessary in this
communication to attempt any full analysis OF
the correspondence, or Of the evidence. A
brief restatement OF the International ques
tions involved, and OF the reasons why the re-
sponses OF the Chilean governIuent are uns atls
factory Is all that deem necessary.
EGAN's COURSE IgDoRsED
It may be well, at the outset. to say that
whatever may have been said in this country,
or in Chile in criticism Of Mr.. Egan, our minis
ter at Santiago, the true history OF his exciting
period In Chilean affairs from the outbreak OF
the revolution until this time, disclOges no act
on the part OF Mr.. Egan unworthy OF his posi-
ton or that could justly be the occasion of
serious animadver5ion or criticism. He has,
think, on the whole. borne himself In very try
ing circumstances with dignity, discretion and
courage and has conducted the correspondence
with ability, courtesy and hrmness, It Is worth
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-26
HARhISON'S TRUMP GARD.
-'' 14eSsage Looked Upon as Yer,
Wsrlike in Tone.

'-'' Iessage Looked Upon as Very
"erlike in Tone.
"A'HiNGroN, Jan. 25.-For nearly an
,| "'aay President Harrison held the
p' '''"0u Oh the Senate and the House of
'peson'atlves as it has not been held
.'lO' PRESIDENT Cleveland's tariff reform
Eus' was read to congress. President
message was almost as much of
:, I ~ PRISE as President,Cleveland's. Instead
~. '.' judicial and dispassionate review of
PI.,. 'acS which it was said Secretary
,s,n.S ,iAu induced the President to sub
[hh. wi a war message" it turned out
sr5. "arlke as it could ever have been
man, "y =, ciever and comprehensive argu-
/ [c,,a ''' 'ne United States in the pending
IA ,o..t ..'''uens is as good writer as be is
y.,.i 'Y0akeF' and his rhetoric. uncoo-
Esbanna 'aa, as to state papers, which always
Ecs,t.ia .I1' 10 adiectives, is of a popular kind
sys ,l ra,, W make an impression on tho aver
=boo5as IL was not strange that a hot
#por.riIr yoang fellow from Virginia tenn
Eshould i. -'''" : as reading clerk In the House
|ins s..u reading q portion of the message
|srci,sras0' o0 auo high key have left out in his
neat wbio. au important page of the docu-
||naka y. sl''a Gen, Cogswell had the speaker
had bssD 40A' '.' reading clerk supply. II there
hes,ags I9'a'ng before the House but the
PsDv ~ :. a aaa II it had not admitted that the
Friyst ,. 'uo residents last request had not
tscds to.S ,.5n Chile, congress, If compelled to
Chile 10y might have declared war on
tp Of mo-. 'a. majority OF the House. made
rsnoq.'s =. y, ene republicans and many
hgs o ~ as 1t was, applauded the mes,
s& h., ieSident's message since the
l snrI. oeen applauded. But
tay noss sP'ause did not moan war
Fhgs vb;. I man do the warlike inter
Eaoptso IlSn nc are being 80 freely con-
Fil delih,e 'ne press tonight. Congress
p bear tba ''a'e: Congress will wait
saa a. ouo oa' reply which Chile promises to
tep tSa S' Congress will find some way
Aseon.er,.p'e peace In spite of the war talk.
f0DEe, vn5 ,@''Ve and controlling element in
lsaag hs, =, h. not precipitate war until every
po1 O1en exhausted to avert it.
h. poLlrlcs VS.. PArRIorrsM,
ai0n~Sba,nn IN the Senate and House
cs, aud Paunan, Allison, German and
~ Lodes' representatives Crisp, Mills.
'''aed toSG0 and all the rest-who
y to President Harri,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-26

United States cruiser Yorktown. announc-
ing tbe arrival Of that vessel at Callao,
Peru. This is the port to which the York
town was ordered to convey the Balma-
cedist refugees taken aboard the vessel at
Valparaiso. The secretary said he could
not make public the text Of the dspatSh to =
night, as it was in cipher.
CHILE AGREES TO ARBITRATE.
LONDON, Jan. 25.-The correspondent OF
the Times at Santiago, to-day, telegrapbs
to that paper that it is understood that Chile
has agreed to submit her entire difference
with the United States to arbitration.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-26

In answer to a question bearing on the
attitude Of the southern people in case Of q
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-26
A DEMAND FOR STRIFE.


1.-THE message, said Senator Colquitt "is
a demand for decisive action-strife. Be-
fore express my opinion l must read the
testimony"
Representative Enloe Of Tennessee said
the message seemed to.him to be In the nat
ure OF the argument of a lawyer who was
trying to make out a case against Chile that
would seem to require congress to make a
declaration OF wer. II think,n he said.
There is equally as! much, as If not more,
domestic than foreign politics in the message.
If congress treats the matter with due
deliberation there will be peaceful soln-
tion of it found. There is no occasion for
haste in rushing into war"
Representative Patterson of Tennes-
see said: "a strong message. but
i believe this thing will be settled by
diplomacy and will not result in war.
War is the last resort Of civilized nations
and it NOT TO be the last resort where the
consumers OF the country pay all the ex-
pense, but when that extreme necessity
arises we ought ~ take care OF the honor
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-26

THE YORKTOWN AT oALLAo.
socratarv Tracy tonight received a dis
.9eS tom Conmsuder Evans Of the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-26

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-08

Director Scanlon Of the National Base Ball
Club gave a dinner at Faber's last night in
honor Of Mr.. William Barnie, the new manager,
and 1t would have done the hearts of old time
base ball enthusiasts good could they have been
present and enjoyed the wealth Of Renaissance
poured out by those veterans of the national
Kame-Messrs. Scanlon, Barnie and Bennett
The dinner served a formal laying down of
their duties by the retiring officials as well as
the introduction of Manager Barnie to the
Washington public Three very pleasant hours
were passed and the outgoing officers must
have realized from the complimentary things
that were said of their success in transferring
the local base ball interests to such good hands
as Aessrs- Wagner and Barnie that their labor
has been universally appreciated. Mr.. Barnie
was assured that Washington's capacious base
ball heart was ready and eager to beat warmly
Tor him. and that if lie would only give US a
team that would stand among the first SIX clubs
he could have any office in the gil: of the peo-
pie Secretary kalbfus told how the directors
had had to hustle to be ready to greet the boys
on pay day. Director Scanlon related some of
his recoliections as a base ball organization and
President Bennett told of the Old DAYS when
games were played on the White lot and out
10Th street Capt Harrison Dingman, in be-
haif OF Washington in general, told Mr.. Barnie
mat the people were with him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-08
. THE NATIONAL RIFLES.
Excellent Condition Of tho Corps shown II
Its Annual Meeting.

Exceueut COn0ft1ou OF the COrpD SHOWN II
Its Annual Meeting.
The annual meeting Of the National Rifles
was held last evening, seventy members being
present The secretary's report showed re-
ceipts from all sources Of S7,305.25, which,
after deducting all current expenditures leaves
balance in the treasury of 1880. The esti-
mated value of the company real and personal
estate amounts to sl25,000 and mortgage
debt Of S17, 500
board of directors for the present year was
elected as follows: Jas. F. Oyster, JOS o. Man
son, Geo. W. Evans, VIM. p. Boteler, Willis B.
Magruder, Henry X Simpson, T. A. Garner, J..
Bruce Webb, Chas. L. Grannis, Edward P.
Harrington. Clayton E. Simms. VIM. K. Ellis,
Robt. b. Cuttings. Chas. G. b. Conger and Geo
W. TAYLOR; Messrs. G. b. Young, J. W. Sander
son and E. A Goodwin auditing committee,
and Messrs. NJ. C. Summers, q. S. Davis. A. j.
Green. A. W. Stark. recruiting committee. Mr.
VIM X. Ellis was elected eighth corporal Of the
company. Lieut.. W. p. Boteler, G. G. b. Con-
ger. j. b. Webb, A. G. Du Bots and G. B. Young
were chosen as the court-martial.
Since last monthly meeting Capt. John L.
Amory. late commanding company A. first
regiment Minnesota National Guard, and Guy
L. Davis have been elected active members
and Messrs. Frank H. Walker, F. w. Tower.
Maj. j. Henry Reeves, Chas. II. Rodgers, Fred
G. Iscl, JOS r.. Rose, Edward O. Bowie. A. G.
Greenstreet Frank L. Hanney, W. w. Hodges
and Marion L. Fox elected honorary members.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-08
A LIGHT DOCKET.
Only Ten Prisoners in the Police Court Cells
1his Morning.

Only Ten Prisoners in the Police Court Cells
1his Morning.
There were only ten prisoners in the cells of
the Police Court today, the smallest number
for many months. and the consequence was
that there was a light docket in each court.
Frank Parker. Georgetown colored
boy, was the only one OF the
number against whom there we're
two charges, requiring his presence in each
court Policeman Cotter had him in Judge
Kimball's court for celebrating Christmas with
tin horn, and before Judge Miller he was
charged with assaultlng Elsie Tibbs
The officer warned Frank about blowing the
oyster horn, but the latter thought he had as
much right to celebrate in that way as did
hundreds of others and refused to obey the
order OF the copper. and the fine imposed upon
him for it was IS or Is days. In the assault
case fine OF $40 was imposed.
"A young manwho answered to the name of
Charles X. Cook. alias Kelly was arraigued for
vagrancy and he denied that he was a tramp
II have home in Cleveland. Ohio" he said
and am on my way there now"
Policeman Jordan arrested him on Pennsyl-
vanla avenue last night on complaint that he
had been begging. but. instead of begging for
drink, the prisoner said that he was invited
by man who said he was reporter to take a
drink with him and he accepted the invitation
How long will it take You to get ont of the
city If let you go?' asked Judge Kimball
Il don't know, SIR" he responded
will you leave today?''
''Yes, sir; I'll leave if have to walk"
He was released on his personal bonds.
Rufus Robinson's plea was not guilty The
charge against him was that he was disorderly
near the corner of It'll and X streets, and upon
hearing the testimony the Judge held him
guilty and imposed fine of IS or twenty four
days on the farm.
colored boy from Georgetown named How
ard Boyd, whose reputation was stated as that
OF crap shooter" was complained against by
Policeman Brady for vagrancy and sentence
of twenty days was imposed.
There we're two charges against Daniel Cur
lay, growing out OF too much strong drink, and
nnes amounting to SlS or fifty-iour days were
imposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-08
IMPRISONMENT FOR LIFE.
The President Commutes the Death Sentence
of Sam Moore.

Ahe fresiuent Comfnutes the Death Sentence
of Sam Moore.
Samuel Moore, the young colored man who
killed Jandorf, his fellow prisoner in the Dis
trict jail, in the autumn, will not be hanged
next Friday, as he was sentenced by the court,
nor will he be hanged at all. The President yes
terday afternoon acted upon the application
for pardon in his case by granting a commute
ton OF the sentence to imprisonment for life at
hard labor. Tho application was made some
weeks ago.
THE PRESIDENTS ENDORSEMENT.
The Presidents Endorsement upon the papers
is as follows: 1T does not seem to me, upon
the statement of the facts submitted by the
pardon clerk that either the element of malice
aforethought or of an intent to kill is wa nting
In this crime. But as the district attorney and
the judge who presided at the trial and who
must have fuller knowledge of the facts than
can gather. regarding the case as one that
would not be punishable capitaily where grades
OF murder existed, and in view of the youth
and ignorance of the prisoner. / commute this
sentence to Imprisonment for life at hard labor
IN the penitentlary, as recommended by the at
torney general"
MooRE's BEHAVIOR.
During the trial of the murderer he man
lfested no outward evidence of remorse and
gave vent to expressions indicating his anxiety
to be executed Immediately, and his manner in
prison was that of person who only awaited
another. opportunity to repeat bis deadly work.
For time after his trial the officers had some
little trouble with him and he had to be dis
cipiined. The religious exercises in prison had
no attractions for him, and it was long time
before he would even discuss religious matters
with Mr. John Roberts of tho colored Young
Mems Christian Association.
Gradually the prisoner became submissive
and not long ago the Rev. Father Sullivan of
st. Peters Church visited him Recently the
priests visits have been more frequent.
Some days ago Moore sent for a STAR re-
porter, to whom lie said he wanted to make
statement, but he changed his mind after
writing the note and, taking the advice of his
counsel. he said he would keep silent until the
day before the time set for his execution
Then he said he would make a statement and
give some facts that would enlighten the public
Sam spends most of his time in his cell and re-
celyes but few visitors Ills mother calls to
see him once or twice a week and remains with
him some time. but other friends seem few.
Some time ago he composed song about the
killing OF his victim and sold printed copies of
1t to visitors for 5 cents a copy.