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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12
MUST KEEP UP TIE WORK.

Foreign Commercial Aggression a Menace
Not to BE Disregarded.
OF the future the secretary saws; GAL
though the government and people of
tine United States have reason to conpratu
late themselves upon the marvellous pro
gress which the mechanical skill of Amer
lea has enabled them to make in the recon
struction of their navy, it must not be
supposed that the work has been COM
pleted. White our progress, from the fact
that it proceeded from small beginning
almost, it might be said, from nothing
has been stai,lingiy rapid and successful
other nations building upon well estab-
lished foundations have not been idle. and
the United States is by no means vet in a
condition of adequate defense
Threats Against Our Prosperity.
ain the meantime the aggressive policy of
foreign nations, evidences of which have
been pointed out in my previous reports.
has continued, and this country, whether
it will or not, viii soon be forced into a DO
sition where it cannot disregard measures
which form standing menace to its prosper-
ity and security. On the isthmus our com
merce is engaged In desperate fight TO
maintain its foothold In the south Pa
cific repeated annexations and protectorates
are extending the power and influence of
the maritime states of the Old World. Sub
sidized lines of fast steamers are complet-
ing the circle of maritime communication
on the eastern and western coasts of the
Dominion of Canada, and fortresses daily
increasing in strength are surrounding our
coast upon the south and the east
More War Vessels Wanted.
"Under these circumstances it is ilnpera-
tive to the welfare of this country that the
policy of naval reconstruction so success
fully carried on in the past should suffer
no interruption in the future; that the
vast numbers of skilled art sans who have
been trained in its workshops and in those
of private manufacturers concerned in its
operations should not be thrown ont of
employment; that the work, where the
chief difficulties have been overcame, should
not be suffered TO languish when every day
shows an improvement both in economy
and in dispatch, and that with only two
vessels remaining on the stocks. as will
shortly be the case, some further additions
should be made by congress at the present
session"
Seal Hunters Had no Show.
Referring to the seal rnodus vivendi the
secretary says that the revenue cutter feet
warned nintv rirht oIIt Nc he fleet Of ii:i
AAaiAks 49,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12
Murphy to Heln the Macdalens.

PITT>BUEG. Dec. 12-Francis Murphy,
the temperance evangelist. is to establish a
temple Of refuge for the Magdalens OF
Pittsburg. Before leaving for two weeks
visit to New York he said that room had
been hired on Third avenue, in the section
where immoral houses flourish Mrs. Full
ton and the Misses kincaid and Sweeney
viii begin Immediately to hold meetings
for the benefit of the outcasts. A large
sum has been placed at Mr. Murphy's dis
posal by philanthropic Pittsburger, to be
used in erecting q refuge for the unfortu-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12

the poachers only got 46t skins all or
which were captured. He pays high COM
pliment to Commander Evans for the
manner in which that officer performed his
difficult duties in the sealing waters. He
urges the creation of an efficient naval
militia and says it has already start iu
Rhode Island. Maryland, South Carolina,
North Carolina, Massachusetts, Califor-
MIA and New York, with a total of l. 1913
men.
The Money the Department Wants.
The estimates for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 1894, for the navy and the marine
corps, including those for public works
and for increase of the navy, amount to
S24, All, 1881, being S2,7l3, 14l. SO less than
those for the fiscal year ending June 80.
1888 The estimate for the running ex-
penses of the navy and the marine corps
for the fiscal year ending June 80. 1894.
amount to Sl4, 7G7 ,s4.2l, being s135, ,94:&. 50
less than the estimates for the fiscal wear
ending June 30 1898 The estimates for
the increase of the navy amount to 81. .7O3.-
657 for the fiscal year ending June 80, 1894,
and are S2,571, ,19S less than those for the
hscal year ending June 80, 1898
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12
Little Work Tim After the Ho,idavs

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12-It seems tc he
tacitly understood that the senate will not
tackle the anti-optiop bill in earnest be
fore the Christmas vacation. And as this
is the unfinished business, it necessarily
follows that no other measues of impor-
tance Will be taken up until after the holi-
days, except such as come up in the morn
ing hour or are taken under consideration
by unanimous consent. The house Will
probably put in its time on appropriation
bills, couple being ready for considera-
tipD
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12
The Money the Department Wants.
STATISTICS AsouT RAILWAYS.
Prepared by the Figure Man of the Inter
state Commission.

Stdte
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12-The fourth sta
hstical report of the interstate commerce
commission, prepared by the statistician
Mr.. Case, which has just been submitted
gives complete epitome of railway progress
IN the United States for the period covered
1t shows in detail the well-known fact thar
the United States is the best euuinprd
country i'll the world with reference to rail
ways. The increase in miles last wear was
4,SO5, something less than the average for
several years past, Nearly one-half of the
mileage of over 600 miles is the nron-
erty OF forty-two companies.
Increase of Men Employed.
The number of men emplyed increased
during the year "a, ,9S4, the total NUMBERING
7SS,2S5 The total capitalization OF the
railways of the United States was 50 500
475,0l5. or $G0,9 per mile of line. This
shows an increase in outstanding capital
of 1902 per mile of line as compared with
the previous years report. The gross earn
ings were s., 800, 761, 1876, or ST, ,S0I per mile,
and the operating expenses We're S73I. .S}7.
S93. There was decrease of the net earn
ings per mile from that of the previous
year of S31. The number of passengers
carried was 531 1888, ,9SS and of tons of
lrelSnt O1o,Ooo,S+5. Ihe average revenue
per passenger was ?. 142 cents and per ton
freight .OS95 cent. Number killed, 1929:
wounded, So, ,Ss1; of the killed $3.50 were
employees, and of the wounded % I40.
More Legislation Necessary.
The report emphasizes more strongly
than previous reports the necessity of legis-
lation compelling railways to adopt train
brakes and automatic couplers, and also
suggests that some steps be taken besides
the adoption of the train brake to prevent
the frequency of casualties from falling
from trains and engines, and that the block
system should be extended and a more per-
feet application of personal responsibility
for accident be required. Express com
panies and water carriers should, he saws
be required to report like railways to the
interstate commission, as also should com
panies owning rolling stock
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12
Condition of Gen. Rosecrans.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12-Ex-Governor Jo-
seph K Toole, of Montana, son-in-law of
General Rosecrans. arrived IN this city yC--
terday evening. When asked about the
generals condition he said that the patient
was doing well; at least, that was what the
doctor told him, and he was of the same
opinion.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12
Is the inaugural Ball to Coz

WASHINGTON, Dec. IA local paper
says: "a project now on foot among thu
prominent Democrats who will have charge
of the matter, and which has been so far
hedged about with the utmost secrecy, is to
do away with the time-honored inaugural
ball. The faintest whisperings have been
carefully guarded from the public in order
to avoid the annoyance otherwise unavoida-
BILE. 1t is rcoosed in doing away with the
bali to substitute in, its stead concert
which should be closed precisely at u
O'clock
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12

ALPENA, Mich, Dec 12-Frederick Serg-
enfrel, Stephen Reiger, August Fuhrman,
and Herman Hoeft testified in the Molitor
murder trial Saturday. Thurman swore that
he took no part in the murder of Molitor.
Herman Hoeft testified that he was in De-
trolt at the time of the shooting. He had
no knowledge that it was going to be done.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12
What a Bridge Jumper She'd Make,

SCRANTON, Pa, Dec. 12-Mamie Sweet,
aged IL years, daughter of the head waiter
OF the Wyoming house, Saturday leaped
from seventh-story window at her home
on Lackawanna avenue to escape punish
ment for having wrongly delivered pack
age for her mother She fell 125 feet and
suffered no injury other than dislocated
shoulder and a severe cut on one leg
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12
Blaine Getting Over a ReIanse.

WAsHINGToN, Dec. 70. - Ex-Secretary
Blaine, who was supposed on the highroad
to recovery, il transpires, had a relapse last
week. DR.. Johnston, the physician in at
tendance on ex-Secretary Blaine, said that
his patient was much better yesterday than
he had been for the past three or four days.
He says he has no apprehension of serious
results from his patients present condi-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12
A New York HeraId R.n,r,

NEW YORK, Dec. 12.-The Herald has
report this morning that Blaine had an
other relapse yesterday and was much
worse. Nothing can be learned at the
house and the physicians, although almost
constantly in attendance refuse to talk.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12

HELENA, Mont, Dec. 12-Lew WaIlac.
Jr., who has been here some time intere-.
ed with Russell Harrison, Stephen B. 81
kins and X. c. kerens, of ST. Louis. irwin.
to reorganize The Daily Journal has give,
up the attempt aud left for New York to
day. The Journal is considered dead
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12
Killed in Chicago.s Masonic Building

CHICAGO, Dec. 12.-Charles Chanter, a
botauist who was engaged in the horticul-
tural department at the Worlds fair.
fell from the fifteenth story of the Masonic
building to the basement yesterday, his
body being mangled almost beyond recog-
milton. Mr.. Chanter attempted to alight
at the fourteenth floor just as the elevator
started upward, and fell before the cage
could be stopped.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12
McAnIire Sill Chamnion.

CHICAGO, Dec. 12-Jack McAuliffe and
Billy Meyer fought six-round 'go" at the
Second r, giiuent armory Saturday night,
in which McAuliffe in poor condition
showed his 8 .'eriority over Meyer in good
condition in every round.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12
JeweIrv r1rm Ass1rnn.

CHICAGO, Dec 12.-Kotlinski & Gatzert.
one of the largest and best established
wholesale jewelry houses in the city, made
an assignment Saturday for the benefit of
creditors. Liabilities, about S75, 600; assets
about the same
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12
Attack on Tim HeaIy.

DUBLIN, Dec. 12.-While returning to
Ennis yesterday from an election meeting,
Timothy II. Healy and other members Of
Parliament were attacked with stones and
otnsr missiles. The carriage windows
wee smashed and the woodwork was
brostn 2 A Chance. NJ. p. was ininred
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12
How Are the Mighty Fallen.

WACO, Tex, Dec. R.-Tommy Warren,
the former feather-weight char5pion, has
been sentenced to six years in tie peniten-
tiary for numbering negro ss4oon porter
while trying to shoot fellow ,sambler.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12
Cost The KaIIway r4uu. .uuu.

SALrDA, Colo, Dec. 12-Fire yesterday
destroyed the roundhouse and repair shops
of the Denver and Rio Grande railroad.
Fourteen engines and great deal of new
AMI valuable machinery was destroyed.
Los, $4OO. COO
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12
New Bank for Illinois.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-The First Ma
tional bank of Monticello, Ills. capital
$1,000, has been authorized to begin bust
npsa
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12
Th. weather We Nav Expecs.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-TAe following are
the weather indications 70, twenty-four hours
from p. m yesterday: For Iowa. Indiana
and nlinois-Fair weather. southeasteriy
winds; rising tenperaturs. For Michigan ana
Wis,"a'st'f fAr weather: southe-'y wlra
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12
Iavis II, Short. After All.

DIES MoINEs, Dec. 12.-The Des Moines
and Liverpool Packing company officials
admit that there is q shortage in the &C
counts of Edgar Lewis. the missing book
tas-er THE shartaoe MAJ rearh so1 900.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12
A Cash Five Inches Ionr

Mr.. Spragins' wound is five inches in
length and several inches deep. His jugu-
lar was only saved by a heavy deposit Of
fat under his chin. Private kilograms from
Henrietta Sunday afternoon report Mr..
Spragins as in serious condition. Siegel,
who has no business and lives with his
mother-in-law, has always been regar'ed
as harmless. He was a member of Mr..
Spragin's congregation and manifested
great fondness for his pastor
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-12
CUT A PREACHERS THROAT.
A HARMLESS Idiots Bloody Deed With
Razor.

A hAIhlIess IdIots BIoOdy Deed WIN
Razor.
DALLAS, Tex, Dec. 12.-At Henrietta.
Tex, yesterday as Rev f l.. Spragings was
bidding the people goodbye preparatory 70
leaving for Dallas, where he had
been appointed to the pastorate Of
the First Methodist church, an i'm
becile fellow named c. II. SiegeI
walked up as if 10 shake hands with the
preacher, but instead of giving him his
hand drew razor across his throat The
blood spurted, and the preacher staggered
back, remarRing: you have killed me"
Siegel then cut his own throat, but failed
to sever either the jugular or the wind
nine
People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1892-05-27
Worth a Licking.
In Iowa Tribune.

Some years ago in Georgia that
band of Christians known as Ascen-
sionists were having a grand revival.
One day, when the meeting was in
full force, storm came up and a
young gentleman who was out hunt
ing with his servant took refuge in
the church door. Being curious to
see the service, the two hunters crept
up into the gallery, and there hid in
a place where they could observe
without being observed.
"Come, Lord, come, our robes are
ready. Come, Lord, come," cried the
preacher, while all present gave a
loud "Amen."
"Marsa Gabe,'' whispered Cuffy,
lifting his hunting horn to his mouth,
':let me glib dem jist one toot."
"Put that horn down or I'll break
yonr head" replied the master, in a
whisper.
The horn dropped by Cufy's side,
and again the minister cried: : "Come,
Lord, come; we are ali ready for thy
coming. Come, Lord, come"
"Do, Marsa Gabe-do jist femme
glib 'em jist one little toot," pleaded
Cuffy, wetting his lips and raising his
horn.
eff you don't drop that horn, Cuffy,
I'll whip you within an inch of your
Life" whispered the exasperated mas
ter.
"Blow, Gabriel, blow; we are rea-
dy for his coming. Blow, Gabriel,
blow" pleaded the minister.
Cuffy could no longer resist the
temptation, and sent wild peal ring
ing from end to end of the church ::
but long before its last echo died away
his master and himself were the only
occupants of the building.
"l's ready fur de licking, Marsa
Gabe," said Cuffy, showing every
tooth in his head, ''for I clare to gra-
cious it's wort two ickings to see de
way common farm cattle kin git ober
de ground wild skeared 'Scensionist
behind 'em.'' Editors Drawer in
Harper's for March.
People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1892-05-27

St. Louis convention. At one place
where | had to wait an hour for a
train, by conversation a farmer
found out was in sympathy with the
Alliance movement. He hustled I'D a
good audience and [ talked till the
train whistled. They are in earnest
down here. They want to hear. No
power can turn them back. It is a
tact that not few, but thousands
are compelled to live on corn meal
almost exclusively, while they raise
the greatest cotton crop known to
the world.
A change must come. The crop
now planted is entirely mortgaged,
and they will be forced to repeat the
same feat of raising 100000 bales
OF cotton at a loss of $16,OOO,OO0 as
they did last year.
A large delegation will be at Oma-
ha. If the pace now visible is kept
up till election, without any exagger-
alton, Texas is safe for the first (not
the third party.
Crops are looking well. Corn in
some sections is being planted the
second time. About the usual cotton
crop will be planted. There is no
escape. 1t is the only thing the
farmers can mortgage for bread.
The fruit of the country will be short
from frost.
Will write you soon again. Yours
for the upholding of the homes of
the toilers, w. H. SANDERS.
In Iowa Tribune.
People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1892-05-27
+" Honest Johns

Thirty years ago Senator Sher-
man, of Ohio, Yves nominated for
congress. He was so poor that he
had to mortgage his home to get
funds to carry on his campaign. At
five thousand year his salary for
thirty years would amount to only
$4,000. But his check is good for
several millions anywhere. Now it
takes a good deal of economy to
raise, educate, feed and clothe a
family in thirty years on $4,000
and save several million dollars out
OF it. "Honest John" saws ssvou
can't legislate money into a mans
pocket" Sherman is not the onlv
poor fellow who has become rich in
this way. That is the reason legisla-
ton is all against the masses. -
Progressive Farmer.
People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1892-05-27
Growing in Texas,
LLANo, Tex, May Il. 1892

LLANo, TEX, May IA, 1892.
Editor Peoples Party Paper:
The Peoples Party in this locality
since the ST. Louis conference has
enjoyed an unprecedented growth.
In fact, strange as it may seem.
it is more than remote possibility
that we shall carry the state in
November.
The democrats are divided into
two hostile factions, and are fighting
each other Viciously.
In the meantime the Peoples Par
ty is quietly and tremendously at
work organizing for the conflict.
1t is officially stated that we have
between fifteen hundred and two
thousand clubs already organized.
In fact, SO wonderful has been our
growth that in some precincts in this
county not an opposition vote was
cast two years ago.
The democrats will this year be
unable to hold primaries on account
of their entire membership having
joined the grand new party of the
people.
We send greetings to our friends
in Georgia, and hope they will prove
themselves more than worthy of
American citizenship. We believe
there is too much manhood in Geor-
gia to submit to such arrogant dicta-
ton as Benedict Livingston" has
attempted to exercise in his late
edict.
Tom Watson is a man of whom
Georgians may well feel proud.
Give the enemy hot shot from now
till November, and victory is ours.
Yours fraternally,
G.. w. TAYLOR.
People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1892-05-27
TO BROTHER ALLTANCEMEN AND
OTHERS.

| On account of the low price of cotton
we have put down our machinery to
correspond. We can sell rebuilt gins
good as new-for $1.O0 per saw. Gin
Feeders and Condensers, $500 per saw.
We have in stock the Gullett, Van Win
kle, Hall, Pratt, Gate City, Whitney and
Winship.
We can furnish Feeders and Conden.
sers for any make of gin, new or second
hand. We have some good rebuilt En-
gines 4 horse power $4,000, 6 horse pow
er $4,000, s horse power $4,000, 10
horse power $4,000, &C., to any size
required. Saw Mills, worth $500 for
5000: those worth 5000 for 1925. Corn
Mills worth $3.50 for $3.50; those worth
$3.50 for 500; Water Wheels worth $500
for $3.50; Gin saw 1ilers SIS to S25;
Gummers, $40 to $50; Terracing levels,
(good ones) IS; Theodolites Sc to So;
Sulky Compast distributors $40.
We have also the best and cheapest
mill on the market, for grinding corn
and cob, peas, cotton seed and table
meal, for $50. You can make fertilizer
that costs $50 per ton for $13, with this
mill. We send formula with mill. If
you want any kind of machinery or
want advice as to the best kind or
capacity, &C., write us.
We take machinery on commission
and repair at our own expense.
CRANER & ABBOTT.
555 Marietta street, Atlanta, Ga.
P. S. We have several 40 Saw Gin
outfits, with engine to pull them, and a
press for 5000. so saws $500. 60 saws
$500. 80 saws $500. Will sell, swap or
trade to suit customers.
People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1892-05-27
Campaign Song.

Nothing enlivens a Campaign like
thrilling music. No mnsic is so grand
as the song which comes from a thou
sand human voices uttering at once
the feeling of a thousand human
hearts.
The old Southern air of
"THE BONNET BLUE FLAG"
is known to all and loved by all. To
this air Mr.. Watson has composed a
Song, which appeared in our last issue,
"THE YOUNG wIFEs SONG"
1t crystalizes into a few stanzas a
sketch of Home life on the Farm and
the protest which Industrial Orders
everywhere make against Glass and
Privilege.
Send and get copy.
Address PEOPLES PARTY PAPER,
Atlanta, Ga.
People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1892-05-27

Bro. J. w. G. Hays, of Jackson
county writes us: The Peoples Par
ty is growing rapidly in almost every
section where your paper is read, and
| hope the growth is of the right kind
and quality.
Moses and Aaron have forsaken
us and we wat not what has become
of them, yet we have Joshua in the
camp to lead us to victory. The
great man Moses was buried by the
Lord, but the little man Moses will be
buried by the Peoples Party when
the time of casting votes rolls round.
People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1892-05-27
OFFICIAL NOTICE.

All communications to the Secre-
tary's Office should be plainly and dis
tinctly written, and directed to No.
25, West Hunter Street, Atlanta,
Ga. Secretaries of County Alliances
will save time and worry by stating
in their reports whether dues are
sent by Register, Money Order or
Express they will also notify me
when in need of blanks on which to
make reports, and blanks for Farm
ers' Alliance. They should make
their reports Immediately after each
regular meeting of County Alliance.
Yours Fraternally,
A. w. IvEY,
Secretary Ga. S. f. A.
People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1892-05-27
PEOPLES Party Rally.

There was a Peoples Party rally
at the lodge Of Wesley Chapel Sub
Alliance on the night of May 7th,
about two hundred voters being
present.
DR.. Hitchcock, T. Y. Nash and
j. L. Chupp, the bantam game cock
of the fifth district, addressed the
meeting. While all the speakers
were happy in their efforts, Mr..
Chupp was truly eloquent. For
more than an hour he held the audi
ence speu-bound. Cheer after cheer
rent the air as his hearers were in
spired by his patriotic zeal or were
carried away by his bursts of ora
tory, and the hearts of bearded men
were melted to tears as he depicted
the present condition of our once
happy and prosperous country. At
the conclusion of Brother Chupp's
speech a test-vote was taken and
every man present declared for the
Peoples Party.
On motion our venerable brother,
John Brice, was recommended as a
suitable delegate to attend the Oma-
ha convention on July 4th.
Z. T. MCKEE.