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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12

CHICAGO, Dec. following the line OF
action marked out by European labor con
crosses several prominent local labor lead
ers have started a movement to organize u
labor conference at an early date for the
purpose of discussing and recommending
such labor legislation H. may be considered
necessary for the best interest Of the work
ingman. Another object of the conference
will be to force the labor question into poll
tics, and by the cooperation Of the trades
unions to make the question of wages -
much question for legislation a. other
economic matters which come up before
the state aud national lawmaking bodies
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12

Two interpreters were needed in trial
in the court of criminal correction, Mi
chael Shuler being able to speak only Ger
man, and his wife only French They
were married in Switzerland in 1890 and
came to this country about a year ago
Being poor they placed their baby with
Schuler's sister, who lives on farm in St
Louis county, and both went to work, the
wife securing employment as servant
girl. The testimony developed that they
had lived together over year without be-
ing able to understand each other.-St
Louis t-Dispatch.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12

1t y evident that with the aid of "a means
of COMMUNICATION having the scope of the
sign language, and learned without effort
by simple Accommodation of deaf
mutes, general knowledge may be rapidly
1nstilled into the minds of those who are
deprived of hearing. They improve re-
narkably fast; but this sy stem is not with
out it's drawbacks, for if the sign language
Is depended upon too eatly the pupil
does not make that progress in the English
language that is essential to his communi.
| cation with hearing and speaking people
nor for his improvement oy the reading OF
both textbooks and current literature
Scribuer's.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12

Dining cars are generally run at q loss
and are attached to trains simply as mat
ter of attraction. a steward, four cooks
and five walters are attached to each car
The food costs from 81 900 TO 81 500 month
1t costs from $4,000 to SO, 600 year 10 run
one of these cars, exclusive of the wear and
tear on the property and incidentals. In
some places, and particularly in the south,
sleepers are also run at a loss.-Public
Opinion.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12

A page of Miss kuhne Beveridge's hand
writing gives the impression of being fear
fully and wonderfully made
A letter which the young sculptures sent
to gentleman in the city not long ago
travelled for many weary days before it
finally reached the anxious individual who
was expecting it. When it did come it had
been opened. but this re;.ssuring line was
inscribed across the top:
II opened it, but don't worry! couldn't
read a line Of it. New York Recorder
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12

Los ANGELES, Cal, Dec. IA year ago
General George Stoneman left this city
and is now at Buffalo, n Y. never having
returned. His wife has been here all the
time. Friday IA suit for divorce was filed
by the wife of judge Arson Brunson.
naming Mrs. Stoueman As correspondent
and giving large number Of dates on
which it is alleged that Mrs, Stoneman and
the judge registered together at different
hotels In the complaint which has not
been filed, are number of very amorous
letters. The judge and Mrs Stoneman
both Indignantly deny the charges
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12

CHICAGO, Dec. Chicago Typograph-
ical union No. 10 held largely-attended
meeting yesterday at which the subject of
the letting of the contract for printing
the World : Columbian exposition catalogue
was discussed. Resolutions protesting
against w. y. COnkey x Co. "a radical
non-union tirml getting the Worlds fair
catalogue concession-or any other non
union firm-were adopted and S, 900 was
voted to carry on the fight. Conkey has
been AWARDED the concession and the di-
rectory will be asked to cancel the award.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12
WILL MURPHY get THERE"
some Figuring on the New York senate
ship-Eiehty-one Votes Needed.

some Figuring the New York senator
Eighty-one Votes Needed.
NEW YORK, Dec 12.-When Edward
Murphy. Jr., was first mentioned ior
United States senator there was little sho"
of opposition, but it is believed that there
is now active opposition being developed
That this movement will fail in develop.
ment ofany material strength is yerJ prob
able if the word of those here connected
with Murphy's candidacy is To be taken
1t is claimed here that Murphy has q
pledged to him among the Democratic as
sembly and fifteen of the seventeen Demo
cratic senator votes The statement is in
teresting because it is claimed that tho.
pledges are OF an irOn-bOurd H't''"" "na
cannot and will not be hrooeu. Ia r.
further said that they wcr. a -...
majority of cases made voluntarily. TE.
number Of votes necessary is 81, but Muir
phys friends claim at least five Of tha-l
put down As doubtful
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12

BLUFFToN, ind, Dec. l2.-Several days
ago two strangers drove through Liberty
Center, this county, at full speed, their
horses covered with sweat. A shot was
head some distance out Of town shortly
after the strangers had passed. 1t was
found Saturday that the strangers were
horsethieves from Hudson, Mich. They
had been tracked a distance of over 100
miles by a bloodhound The team was
valued at S4CO, the hound at 500 The
men have not vet been taken
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12
THE TELEeRAPHIsTs' STRIKE
A False Report Corrected-CIaims -.
Disagree.

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Disagree.
CHICAGO, Dec. 12.-rhe report sent out
late Saturday night that the strike of tn,
Rock Island operators had been settled and
that the men had returned to work. is d.
MED by j. M. COons chairman of the griry-
ance committee. Mr.. Coons saws the mes
Sage was sent out by railroad oiIicinIs in
the hope that some of their men
might return to work, but nor.
had returned, he said The STRIKE
gave out statement that everythjur
looked brighter than ever, and that the
company was in dire distress, and General
Manager st. John said that the road did
not know there was strike, everythinu
was working so smoothly. Grand Master
Sargent, of the firemen, is here He says
the firemen cannot strike, as they have DO
grievance
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12
HAS A BIG CONTRACT ON HAND.
Many Perplexing Problems To Be Solved
in the Democratic Way.

Many Perplexing Problems To Be Solved
in the Democratic Way.
"If we redeem the promises we made to
the voters of our land the difficulty of our
task can hardly be exaggerated. COndi-
tions involving the most important in
terests must be reviewed and modified. and
preplexing problems menncing our safety
must be settled. We should not
enter upon our work in the least spirit of
resentment nor in needless disregard of the
welfare of any portion of our citizens
The mission of our party and the reforms
we contemplate do not involve the en-
enlargement Of jealous animosities nor a
destructive discrimination between Amrri-
can interests In order that we may be-
gin with free hands we should vigorously
oppose all decisions which have their orr
gin IN un-Democratic teaching or in demo
agogic attempts to deceive the people
Mere catch words, which, if they mean
anything have no relation to sound poiicy.
an! phrases invented to please the ear of
the victims of cunning greed, ought not Il,
stand in our way
He had no doubt that the Democracy
could accomplish all it had promised hut
sud. ave shall utterly and disgracefulIy
fail ( we attempt these reforms under the
influence Of petty partisan scheming or the
fear Of jeopardizing personal political for
tunes"
What the other Speakers Said.
The speaker sat down amid loud ap-
plause, and shortly afterwa-d Carl Schurz
spoke of the moral force in politics. Rep
resentative johnson, Of Ohio, said the peo-
pie were not afraid the Democracy would
go too fast with tariff reduction but too
slow. He wanted the reduction to be in
the line laid down at Chicago No palter-
ing with protection was his doctrine. r.
Q. Mills advised all to support Cleveland
as leader. Ex-Governor Campbell, of Ohio
said he was in favor Of the boys who want
the postoffices because, from the post
master at Confederate Crossroads to the
Van Colts in New York, am in favor of
putting them all out and putting in men
who voted for Grover Cleveland" LAD
plausel Breckenridge of Kentuky in
dorsed Cleveland's noted message. Will
lam j. Stone, governor-elect OF Missouri,
next spoke.
lie Speaks for the Great West.
Among other things Stone said: HThe
western Democracy means to reap the fruit
Of this great victory. They mean to have
the wall which greed has built circling the
republic torn down and re-establish the
largest possible intercourse with all the
world, and to restore the merchant navy.
Our western Democracy is in serions earn
est. If any man there be in public life who
now 1esires to hesitate let him be damned
We trust our great leader because we be-
heve h. is honest, candid, courageous and
patriotic, who scorns makeshifts and pre-
lenses concocted to mislead and deceive.
There must he no shrinking from response
bility or evasion of dutyn
Senator Carlisle closed the speaking with
q reference to the Tilden campaign in
which he Endorsed the platform of that
year, which, he said, embodied the essen
tial features of the platform of this year.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12
Conductors Threaten TO stril,e-

KANSAS CITY, Dec. l2-The operator at
Conway, Neb., says that seven Rock Island
conductors have been discharged for reft.-
ing to run trains on orders from "scabn on.
orators, and that the Conductors union
has demanded their reinstatement, threat
ening to strike if the demand is refused
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12
BROS.
The Grandest Holiday Sale
Ever lnaugurated in this Neighborhood

dollar will do double this
dolls books will Two WI"
dns and Juvenile books of kind, NIL
should performing docs nah'
please and old young. "o items to
to of last weeko
made pronounced as had intended We have follow
additional lot remarkable tin o
velvet collars changeabe silk lining $3.50 S 8
other mixed REFER
$3.50; Monday mark them 5000 Many are ]
make business lively cloak department.
while good special low riCe @
sweek.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12
CT and ON with the Old Love.

VALPARAISO, Ind, Dec. 12-For twenty
years Mr.. and Mrs John Curtis, of Hobart,
lived a peaceful married life, but last sum
mer they disagreed, and divorce was
granted to Mrs. Curtis. The couple con
cluded to give married life another trial
and in the presence of large number OF
friends they were again united last week
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12
raynor Iua,oIeo rcr ,nrn

SIDNEY, Ia, Dec. 1s.-The grand jury
Of Fremont county, has returned an in
dictment against William ::Mayhor. His
counsel at once filed a motion for chang,
OF venue, and the case was sent tosMills
county. 1t will come up in the J ahdary
term. .%a Va
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12
Garry the news to Mary.
And. pray, be rot too long.
FOR she is fast declining
And, surely. 'twou d he vr


And, surely 'twou be wrong
not to tell her of DR.. Pierce's Favorte Prescrip-
ton. We co want Mary to know, in one way or
Oiher, that this wordfs red remedy will cure her
beyond doubt. It's just the remedy for young
woI anhoOd, and thousands has it bridged over
that perilous sea.
From every state from every city, from nearly
every neighhorhood in this broad land, comes the
grateful Acknowledgements Of what it has done and
is doing for our daughters The only medicine for
the painful and distressing irregularities aud
weaknesses of woman, sold with positive guar
sntee 10 give satisfaction in every case, or money
eICude,- IN o,hve worus, 80 d on tciai.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12
Gov'tReport.

:. iii bill framed on DeIhOcraU1c nueS-a
ta.:n for revenue only. Yes ! am in favor
a.. ...l extra session to pass such bill, bul
cannot now 90 into detail as to what re-
ductions | consider desirable. SO tar ~
the present silver law is concerned l cannot
say whether its repeal is desirable or not
It depends on the law that will take It's
place.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12
some special things to which we wish to direct the
attention of the IMAM" of the family

We have received several things 81 which make e
fine
albums
which only know about by seeing 0
direct Albums,
ches , a only each.
OPEN THURSDAY NlGHT-On and
O keachev ~
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12

There Is 4 lighthouse to every fourteen
miles of English coast, to every thirty four
miles of Irish coast and one to every thirt.
nine miles OF Scottish shore line.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12

After spCnSing patent leather with warm
water and letting il dry, while still warm
rub just little sweet oil in it; then rub !;
well out OF it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12
Springer Is for Revenue rar,fr.

NEW YORK, Dec. 12.-Representative
Springer, of Illinois, was asked Saturday
If he favored the repeal of the Mckinley
low. l:e said: II am in favor of passing
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12

Nineveh, the ancient city, was II miles
long and miles wide, surrounded b.
wall 100 feet high and % feet wide.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12
McCABE BROS.

2, M especial item mh sdcaru nttNon vdTr
a 6cperysd 6ortvc
N ~ j eve = nv ice o 6 those large cloth hpr backs
y D be al Trsw
complete
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12

If sweet oil is applied to the skin imme-
diately after blow or bfuise it viii no.
turn black and blue
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12

HELENA. Mont, Dec. l2.-The Democrats
lost the Chotesu county case and probably
the Legislature Saturday. The claim made
by the Democrats Friday that Chief jus
tice Blake had no authority to act without
the rest OF the court in the issuing of
mandamus was decided Saturday advcr-.-
ly to the Democrats. 4 demurrer was i.I.G
which will be argued today, hut it Is gen
orally admitted that the Republicans will.
win.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12

Want Recognition from Cleveland.
TOPEKA, Kan, Dec I2.-About forty
Democratic editors Of Kansas held a con-
ference behind closed doors here Saturdag.
The object of the meeting was to take steps
as will secure proper recognition from tie
incoming national administration.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12

AS this is the season when Diamonds, fine Jew
ery, Gold and Silver Watches, solid silver in Table
ware and Novelties is most in demand, we wish to
call special attention to our large and we'll selected
stock which never was 50 complete and varied. Our
line OF Diamonds and Fine Jewelry includes every
thing that critaca public usually calls for
We are glad to welcome visitors, pleased to show
our goods and ready to make close prices to all.
The Portland daily press., 1892-11-23
Electrical Fly Catcher.

The electrical fly catcher, which has
been tried and found successful by sew
eral large shopkeepers, consists of a
small induction coil giving about an
inch spark and is furnished with a Sc
ries of fine wires strung on board and
looking not unlike a either. Each alter
nate wire is connected with an induc-
ton coil and sliding regulator is so
adjusted that the spark will not strike
across between the wires until the un-
lucky fly alights. Then the battery
puts in its work and the fly dives down
between the wires and leaves the field
s.lstar for the next victim.
The Portland daily press., 1892-11-23
Horse Power of Locomotives.

According to the Railroad Gazette.
there are many cases in which 1000
horse power and more has been exerted
by locomotives. Indicator cars of Strong
locomotive 444, drawing $40 ton train
at a speed OF nearly so miles an hour,
shows the horse power to have been
from 1 1859 horse power up to 1910 horse
power. Cylinders, 2ox24 inches; 90 inch
driving wheels. Weight, 1ss, 900 pounds.
of which 10000 pounds on driving
wheels. Piston speed, 1904 feet per
minute. It is believed this power has
not heen exceeded.
The Portland daily press., 1892-11-23
England's Oldest Man.

The Oldest man in England is said to
be Amos links, native of Shropshire,
now living at Wellingborough, North,
hamptonshire. The claim that he is
1O7 wears old, it is averred, has been in.
yestigated and thoroughly verified by
responsible parties. The old man is
withered and bent, his eyesight has
failed, and his voice is shaky, but apart
from these evidences of age he is free
from physical infrmity. He eats,
drinks and sleeps well, and is not at all
deaf.
The Portland daily press., 1892-11-23

REV. H. S. and Mrs. Mank have re-
turned from Mercer where they have
been visiting friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Griffin celebrated
their silver wedding Nov 10Th.
DR.. and Mrs. Sturgis have been spend
ing week in New York.
The W. C. T.. U. will hold public
meeting in the Congregational vestry on
Saturday evening, Nov. 26th.
Cumberland.
CUMBERLAND CENTRE.
The annual fall exhibition took place
at Institute Hall last Friday evening
The hall was well filled despite the
threatening weather and bad travelling.
The following was the programme;
Music Misses Loring and Blanchard
Music Hattie G. Shaw
''0''"''A' Henry G. Adams
The Negro Funeral s4nerin, NJ Powell WIN carleton
Music ........... Ethel G. Blanchard
Love and Loyalty of the Negro. ..........
Ralph S. Porter
The Whistling Regiment. Jas. Clarence Harvey
Nellie P. Blanchard.
Inc D'a''' % Alfred W. Doughty w
ranDourns Drill Powell hi HsR #iso S1i'Ss't'
The Widows Light. Augusta Moore
Elsie NJ Doiloff.
American Battle Flags. ;. Carl Schurz
Lewis G. Shaw
Music. Miss Lorlng
' Harriet o. Thoms.
Fred S. Blanchard.
Aunt Melissy on Boys ...... j. T. TroWbridge
Ethel g. Blanchard.
Music.
Benedicti0n.
Miss Lille Felt is visiting relatives at
Scarboro.
Mrs. Joseph W. Shaw and her son
Charles are visiting relatives at Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert G. Brown of
North Turner are visiting relatives at
this place.
John B. Thomes a student at Dart
mouth Medical School, is at home for
the holiday vacation.
There will be the usual Thanksgiving
day services at the church, at II o'clock
in the forenoon.
DR.. H. M. Moulton has lost his gray
mare, Minnie S., of pneumonia. She
had record of 2.364.
Several of the citizens at the Centre
have placed fine street lights in front of
their residences, and several more are to
do the same.
Some of the faithful at the Junction
celebrated the great victory of their par
ty by Illuminating their residences last
Friday night, while those at the West
had bonfire and salutes Saturday.
Casco.
[From Our Regular Correspondent
Mrs. Rebecca Decker has closed her
house for the winter and gone to West
brook.
Miss Rilla Curtis is home from Frye
burg on two weeks vacation.
Mr.. Helen Currier will start for Ban
gor next Wednesday, where she will
spend the winter.
S. II. Mann has bought the entire stock
of dry goods and groceries of Benjamin
Moore of Otistield, and moved it to his
store in this place.
The Casco Park Association is build
ing half mile trotting track on the farm
of George Nutting. The work of plow-
ing and grading the track has already
begun. It bids fair to be one of the best
tracks in the State.
The Portland daily press., 1892-11-23
Standish.
STEEP FALLS.

STEEP FALLS.
[From Our Regular Correspondent
The late rain storms have caused quite
a rise in the Saco river.
There will be social dance at Win
gates hall Wednesday evening, Nov. %.
Music by Coolbroth's orchestra.
Will Fuller, while out hunting on the
plains near the village a few days ago
shot three coons and two deer.
Mrs. Minard Brazer of Hiram is visit
ing friends in this village.
Mrs. George KeA son of Brownfield is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Charles
Bean.
The Portland daily press., 1892-11-23
Porter
KEzAR FALLS.
TFrom Our Regular Correspondents i

[From Our Regular Correspondent
Rev. Norman La Marsh delivered his
lecture Success or Failure in the au-
dience room of the Methodist church
last Thursday evening. He is not only a
fine speaker bu a charmi g musician
and singer, finding his way through his
voice straight to the hearts of his hear
ers.
A successful term of singing school,
comprising a class Of about 40 pupils, is
being held here by Mr.. Albert Clarke, of
Cornish, assisted by Mrs. Meserve as or
ganist.
Prof. J. NJ. Chapman, of St. Johns
bury, Vermont, gave a reading in Meo-
man hall on the evening of Nov. 18th
to highly appreciative audience.
Miss Rose Chapman will occupy the
pulpit of the Methodist church next
Sunday morning.
The Portland daily press., 1892-11-23
THE DAILY PRESS

A. B. Merrill, 247 :. /"
W. F. Goold. 4o5 :. !"
N. G.. Fessenden, 484
W. II. Jewett. 5o4
John Cox $50
G. DaSilva, 221 Spring street.
J. j. BeardWOrth. 81 India street.
P. H. Erskine. 43 Middle street.
j. w. Peterson, 2 Exchange street.
). Fl. Hernandy, 125 Commercial street.
A. G. Todd & Co., Cor. commercial anu rark
SITS.
G. G. Perry, Cor. Commercial and India SITS.
w. A. Golden, 76 Exchange street.
Hams Periodical Store, 100 Brackett street.
j. w. Robinson, So Green street.
I. nj. Glendening, Long Island.
T. L. Bracket, Peaks Island.
Also at the newstands in the Falmouth.
Preble and City hotels, and Grand Trunk and
Union Depots. 1t can also be obtained OF ems
Central Grand Trunk and Portland y R0ches-
ter railroads and of agents on all OF the Boston
trains.
places outside of the city:
Alfred-J. NJ Akers.
AugustaEJ. +. Pierce,
Bethel-G. r. Wiley.
Biddeford-A. NJ. Burnham.
G W. t. Bardsley.
Bridgton-U. II: Caswell.
Brunswick. ?. Shaw.
Camden-Fred Lewis.
Cumberland Mills--H G. Starr.
behring's. S. Morrill,.
Fairfield-E. I'll. Evans.
Farmington-H. P. White Co.
Freeport-W. A. Mitchell.
Fryeburg-F. J.. Mark.
Gorhaln0Irish Il Coburn.
N. HIS. M. Leavitt.
Kennebunk-J. ii. Otis
Kennebunkport-C L. Miller.
Lewiston-R. w. Bnckman.
j. M. Fernald.
Limerick-S. A. Grant.
Nyachanio Ea1Ie-Mnrfill II D6nnlng.
Kimball S Williamson.
Old Orchard-GeO. E. FOgg.
Riclmond-Geo. e. Ames.
Rockland- News co.
g A: ]. Huston.
50 w. Fl. Hyde
&c r. I'll. Burnham.
Saco-H. p. Hendricks g. Co.
% II. d. Davis.
Sanford-F. IT. Wingate.
SkoWhegan--Bixby & Buck.
South Portland-J. T. Merrman.
South Paris-F. A. Shurtleff..
South Windhanl-J. W. Read.
South Paris-A. M. Gerry.
Springyale--C I'll. Pierce.
Thomaston-E Walsh.
Vinal Hayen-A. B. V1naL
Waldoboro-Geo Bliss.
Waterville-W. d. Spalding.
Westbrook-W. B. Boothby.
West Falmouth-A. S. Noyes
Woodfords-H. j. Allen.
Yarmouth Blake
Persons having any difficulty in obtaining
papers at any of these places Will confer q favor
by reporting the matter to this office at once
The Portland daily press., 1892-11-23

The verdict of the people is that Dr. Bulls
Cough Syrup is the best remedy for coughs
colds, sore throat, asthma. etc.
The Portland daily press., 1892-11-23

find salvation Oil the best cure for rheum-
atism have ever known. Joshua thinner
man, Wetheredyille, Md.
The Portland daily press., 1892-11-23
EAST HARPswELL.
Scarboro.


[From our Regular Correspondent
Nonesuch Lodge, K. of P, of Scarboro
is in a very fourishing condition. New
members are coming in and the order is
booming. Thirty members are being
added this fall.
The Portland daily press., 1892-11-23

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