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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-19

WASHINGTON, March 19-Superinten
dent Porter, Of the census bureau, ap-
peared before the house committee Oil the
eleventh census and advocated the perma-
nent establishment Of the census bureau,
giving rs a reason that it would be econ
Omy and the work would be more eff
GENTLY done. He recommended that sew
eral branches of the service be transferred
to other departments, such as fisheries to
the fish commission and manufactures to
tie Interstate commerce commission.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-19
What Wa. Done lin Congress.

WASHINGTON, March 19-The bill to
fix Uniform grade classification for
wheat was reported favorably to the senate
yesterday. \ bill to appropriate S50,GG
for statue of General Sherman WA, in
troduced. An executive session was held
and the senate adjourned to Monday.
In the house information WAS called for
concerning the destruction of dams on the
Mississippi in Wisconsin and Minnesota
and a bill was introduced appropriating
SO, 900 for an extra story to the Cedar Rap
ids Ia, public building; also bill author
izing 4 bridge across the Mississippi at
Moline, Ill Several other unimportant
bills were Introduced and recess was taken
to s p. IN. at which time seven private
pension bills were approved, but none
paSSPd
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-19

Fashions .tacorite
fad, centers in that famous, fascina-
ting game-lawn tennis.
But there are women who cannot
engage in any pastime. They are
delicate, feeble and easily exhausted.
They are sufferers from weaknesses
and disorders peculiar to females,
which are accompanied by sallow
compilations, expressionless eyes and
haggard looks.
For overworkol. worn out"
run down." dehititated teachers,
rnilliners, dressm2kcrs, seams.resses,
"shop-girls," housekeepers, nursing
mothers, and feeble women gen
orally, DIR. Pierce's Fayorite Pre-
scription is the greatest earthly
boon, being unequaled as an appe-
tizing cordial and restorative tonic.
It's the only medicine for women,
sold by druggists, aul3er positive
guarantee from the makers, of sat-
isfaction in every case, or money re-
funded. This guarantee has beer
faithfully carried cut for years.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-19

MONTREAL, March 19-The situation
between the Grand Trunk railway and its
trainmen is most threatening, and it is
feared that general strike is impending.
The delegates appointed to confer with
the company, thirty in all, have had sew
eral important conferences with the Off.
cials concerning their demands. 1t is
learned from an authentic source that the
company's reply to the men was that in the
present condition OF business any advance
i'll wages was out of the question.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-19

OTTAWA. Ont, March 19.-Twenty- five
Conservative members of parliament
waited on Acting Minister OF Customs
Bowel and Minister of Finance Foster
yesterday and urged the increase OF the
duty on mess pork To 81 barrel. They
promised the government that the farm
ers of Canada can and will raise all the
mess pork required in the country if they
are given protection from American com
natitinD
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-19

SUMNGEEsIDE, =. @, March l9-There is
great excitement at Cape North over the
appearance of thousands of seals. The
entire resident population is engaged in
catching them and good hauls are being
made. 1t is nearly eight years since seals
appeared in this vicinity They are
thought to have been carried on ice from
Greenland the mild weather having loos-
end the ice
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-19
Tieing Up The Common Cnrrier..

WASHINGTON, March ID -Haugen of
Wisconsin introduced bill in the house
yesterday making it unlawful for any
common carrier to insert in the bills OF
lading any provision limiting its liability
as IL common carrier, and any contract en-
tered into by such common carrier
whereby it limits, or attempts to limit, its
liability und .r the common law, whet her
such contracr be included III the bills of
lading or Otherwise, shall be null and
void
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-19
Uncle sam Not Interested.

NEWPORT, r. l., March l9-The carrier
pigeon loft at the United States naval
training station, which was established
three or four years ago by officers of the
station since transferred, has been aband-
oned, as the government failed to become
interested. Great things were expected of
the loft by its nriginatorS, who started it
with fine birds, hoping that the United
States would follow the example of other
countries in this direct ion.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-19
After the fancy County Rob.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, March 19-Gov-
ernor francis is in receipt of letter from
Sheriff John l.. Cook, of fancy county,
stating that he has summoned strong
posse to capture the murtlerers of Deputy
Sheriff Williams. The law-abiding pep
pie are cooperating with him to exter-
inmate mob rule. The guilty persons
have been detected and will be arrested
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-19
VIII Resi- "a His Seat in Congress.

WAsHINGTo,,, March l9.-IIon. Joseph
Mckenna, recently nominated by the
president and confirmed Thursday
by the senate rs "A circuit judge in the
Ninth judicial circuit, will send in his res
ignation to the governor of California rs
a member of congress, to take effect March
IS. He will not leave for his new post of
duty until the middle of April.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-19
Better Let That Baron Go.

PARIS, March l9,-Mrs. Liyermore has
postponed her marriage to the Baron Sell
liers. The latters debts, which caused
him such an annoying entree in New
York, are cropping up constantly on all
sides, and there will be difficulty in ar
ranging matter unless Mrs. Livermore
decides to pay Off lot of the baron's
scores. 7-r
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-19
Died of Typhus Fever.

NEW YORK, March 19-Policeman Ed
ward II. O'Connor of the sanitary squad
died on North Brothers island yesterday
from typhus fever. lie took i'll two weeks
ago by mixing with some of the patients
while in the Performance of his duty. He
was SO years old.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-19
The Firm Was "Seen."

The firm for whom the franchise was
asked was seen 1t was explained that
n certain amount of money, to be distrib-
uted among the council members, would
have TO be paid over before the committee
would find time to report" The boodlers
were led on until the most positive testi-
mony had been secured. 1t is said that
several of these ordinances were intro
duced, and that in one instance at least,
where the demand for money was met,
the bank notes were marked
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-19

NEW YORK, March 10.-The delegates
to the national musical convention dis
cussed the INSURANCE. scheme which h8 s
been formulated for the purpose of rem
dering relief to the widows and families of
deceased members. As drafted the schen G
provides for the payment of $500 on the
death of a member in good standing The
convention voted to adopt the scheme
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-19

WASHINGTON. March 19-'rhe treasury
department yesterday purchased 49,, 600
ounces OF silver at from SH901j to 80. 90.2
per ounce. The price s0.90l5 is the lowest
figure at which the government has ever
purchased silver
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-19
Looks Like Mistaken Mercy.

SACRAMENTO, Cal, March 19-Governor
Markham yesterday committed the sen
tence of Charles Freeman from hanging tc-
day to life Imprisonment During an ar
guInent with Mark Feeney, a diminutive
cook, Freeman carried him to water bar
rel and held his head under water until he
WAS drowned
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-19
Learning Appreciated.

Cultivated Stranger-You advertise
for q man who can speak twenty-six
languages.
Mr.. Gotham-Yes, sir. The position
is still open.
May ask concerning the matter of
its duties?'
Certainly. own considerable prop
erty in New York, and want a man to
collect the rents. New York Weekly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-19
80 '''+-
Put Up a job ON Them l.

The president of the company, public
spirited citizen and man of great wealth,
was indignant over the treatment accord
ed his firm, and at his own expense placed
the matter in the hands of a detective
agency, with instructions to secure
evidence that would convict the rascals.
An ordinance was introduced into the
council in the interest of a well known
firm. As usual. it was referred to 4 com
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-19
England VIII Not Interfere.

From Lord Saiisbury's express refusal tn as
sumo any responsibility for the seal p0achers,
and his further refusal to submit to arbitra-
ton the question OF damages arising from
their Operation, it is assumed that Great
Britain will not attempt to interfere with any
arrang cement the United States may make TO
break up the pelagic seal killing. How many
vessels Secretary Tracy VIII order to Rehrng
sea is not definitely known, but there viii
doubtless De enough to demonstrate 10 the
poachcrs Il at the United States is i'll earnest
i'll the effur- TO protect ~" commercial inter
ests involve IL the pcrpctuatiou ut the sealing
industry under The regulations provided by
this govern utut.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-19
A CAMPAIGN OF REVENGE.
The Inquiry started by CORPORATE
Thnt Mns A sked for .tStnf1.,,

The Inquiry started by n Corporation
That Was Asked for stun
1t is said on reliable authority that the
corporation that first started the inquiry
began operations for the sole purpose OF
satisfying desire for revenge. The COM
pauy wanted switch track laid into their
yards. and applied to the council for a
permit to accomplish the end sought Soon
the president of the concern was approached
by certain aldermen who demanded a
large amount OF money, and on being re-
fused made tho threat that the ordinar ce
would be allowed TO rot until the "stuff"
NVa. Fn-t bro,piDp
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-19
NO NEWS FROM SALISBURY.
Uncle Sam viii Police the Sealin
Grounds "a Usual.

Uncle sam Will Police the Sealing
Grounds "a Usual.
WASHINGTON. March 10. --Behring sea
matters was the chief topic of discussion at
the meeting of the president and cabinet yes.
terday The result of the conference was
the approval of an energetic policy for the
protection of the seals Behring sea and
Of adjacent waters resorting thereto, il
harmony with the tenor of the note of the
Sth inst, from Mr.. Wharton, assistant sec
rotary Of state, to Sir Julian Pauncefote,
intended by the president for Lord Sails
bury, Great Britain's prime minister Sec
rotary Tracy in due time, which may be in
the very near future, will issue orders to
the Pacific squadron to police Behring
sea, and apprehend the poachers found on
the inte-dicted territory, whether they be
from Canada or the United States.
No Complications Expected.
Thursday was regular English mail day, and
1t was hoped that Lord Salisbury's reply to
President Harrison might reach the state de-
prrtment but 50 far As can be learned moth
ing has been received. That was the statement
made by prominent official of the depart
ment II the absence OF any definite knowl-
edge of Lord SGli-bury's intentions it was
deemed proper and best by the president and
his advisers for him to proceed in accordance
with the intention expressed to the British
government and arrange for the protection of
the interests claimed by the United States. In
coming to this determination it is not expected
that the enforcement of the policy outlined
will lead t. any serious complication wlth
Great Britain.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-19
''Rockfaced and >ky-riercing. .

For all ruck-faced and sky-picrcing mouu-
ments OF b.aSphemy commend me 10 the words
of the gentleman from Mas achuS.tts, III
which he com .are~ the attack upon a member
10 the re5uke Of the Savior OF men to scrihes
and pharisees-Said Williams He then di
gressed to the silver question, saying that the
Democracy Of AIa>sa 'husct.s were clear on
that issue and were for honest money Tho
Record Of March =. would show who were tru.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1892-02-16
THE SKIRT DANCE.
Why 1t Was Not Introduced at Stock.
ton, Cal.

stockton Mail
One of Stockton's society young
ladies recently read IN newspaper
that the skirt dance has become fad
among Bos,on's feminine fashonables,
and the idea occurred to her that it
would be just splendid to introduce
the notion here. A good many Mail
readers do not know what skirt
dance is. First, you see, the woman
should be pretty; then you look upon
u dainty slipper which is six or seven
feet, more or less, up in the atmo-
sph, re. There Is a cataract OF lace
which falls FROM you don't know
where, a glimpse OF hosiery which is
ever so much prettier than that you
see i'll store windows, and then the
slipper is down, the cataract has dis
appeared, the sun of joy has set aud
the night of gloom is upon the word.
Tina, is the skirt dance.
Preparatory to introducing the
dance, the young lady prac,ised il
until she had become very proficient
in it. The other evening she was
practising her accomplishment by try
ing to touch with her tee the bottom
of chanl, lier which was in the form
of double metal hook. AS the
sequel shows she more than succee ded
in this feat.
When her mother ran into the room
in response to her daug hter's screams
she found that young lady with one
foot on the floor and the other caught
by its slipper on hook of the chan
de!ier. The dear girl was in imminent
danger OF dissection. Tho mother
tugged in vain at the slipper. 1t
Mould no, give; l25 pounds of beau.
tiful humanity held it down Then
they called in an aunt; thu two were
no better than one. Finally they
were compelled to call in the assist
ance Of a masculine cousin, who took
a solemn oath that he would never
reveal any Of the secrets OF the order
He Get step ladder, ascend.d as the
girl had done, got hold Of her foo,
and pulled. Something had to give,
and it was the slipper that responded
They carried the young lady faintins
to a couch, and now she tells every,
body that it is rheumatism Which
makes her so lame.
And ,hat is why the skirt dance
will not be introduced into fashion.
l able Stockton society this winter.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1892-02-16
A DREAD VISITATION THREATENED.

Typhus, which is perhaps better
known in tits country as ship fever.
is reported in New York City, and
even as far ives, as Chicago, it having
been introduced to both localities by
immigrants from Russia. 1t is
virulent and highly contagious disease,
which is not, however, necessarily
fatal, especially during the winter or
cool months OF the year. Given favor.
able conditions, however, such as
exist in crowded tenemsnts or unclean
streets, and Its ravases are ap, to be
appalling.
The last general visitation of
typhns in this country occurred, we
believe, in 1913, when many thou.
sands immigrants died at Qnebec,
Montreal. Portland, Boston, New
York, and ether eastern ports at which
they landed in large numbers, and
the disease spread all over civilized
America.
The present outbreak is not likely
TO prove very widespread, as the
health authoritlrs seem to have the
few known cases we'll in hand, and the
season is unfavorahle to the spread OF
the con,asion. Bat even if it should
its ravages will be mainly confined to
the large cities, and the inhabitants OF
regions where there is an abundance
of room, Of pure air, pure water and
sunshine will not be apt to suffer much
from its depredations.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1892-02-16
IRRIGATION IN IDAHO.
Tw0.thirds OF the Farms and 2l7 ,O05
Acres Cultivated by Irrigation.


Acres Cultivated by Irrigation.
A Census bulletin relating to irriga-
ton has just been received.
This bulletin, the sixth OF the series
devoted to irrigation in the aril states
aud territ ,ri's, has been prepared BY
Mr.. F. II. Newell, special agent Of
the Census Office for the collection Of
statistics Of irrigation, under the
direction Of Mr.. John Hyde, special in
charge of the Division Of Agriculture,
and relates to the State OF Idaho, in
which there are 1928 farms that are
irrigated out Of total number of
1854. The total area Of land upon
which crops were raised by irrigation
in tho census year ending May 81,
1890, was 2I7,O05 acres. The average
size Of the irrigated farms, or, more
strictly, of irrigated portions Of farms
on which crops were raised, is SO
acres. The average FIST cost OF water
right is s4.74 per acre, and the aver
age cost of preparing the soil for
cultivation including the purchase
price Of the land but including the
cost of water right, is $l0.56 per acre.
The average present value OF the
irrigated land Of the State, including
buildings, ETC., is reported az $40 50
per acre, showing an apparent profit,
less cost Of building., Of S3l 20 per
acre. The average annual cost OF
water is $3.50 per acre, which, de-
Quoted from the average annual value
of products per acre, leaves al
average annual return Of sl2.l3 per
acre.
The tendency throughout the entire
arid region to describe as irrigated all
land to which water has been applied
within any recent period by artificial
means, land to which ditohes. perhaps
so far destitute of water, have been
constructed, AMI even land for which
water rights merely are claimed, has
placed the Census Office under the
necessity Of absolutely restricting
itself in its official bulletins on irriga
ton 10 land on which crops were
actually raised by the artificial appli
cation of water during the year 1889
The farms or stock ranges in Idaho
irrigated merely for grazing purpose
have therefore not been taken int,
account in this bulletin.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1892-02-16
RECIPROCITY IN ON-COMpEIING
PRODUCTS.

Since the policy OF Reciprocity ap-
plies only to non-compenng products,
or such us sugar, which in the home
market is covered by bounty, 1t does
not conflict in any way or manner
with the principle of protection to the
home industry, but goes with it hand
in hani. Foreign trade explained in
this way aud in this direction will
stimulate, not depress, home industries.
On this principle trade with other
nations may be enlarged without &c.
priving American labor Of employment.
or putting its wages in danger.
Offering the privileges of the Amer.
lean market TO nnn-competny, and
not to competing, forei IN products.
and then only when like benefits are
extended to the products of our farms
and factories, Reciprocity can operate
only to strengthen protection and
promote the national welfare.
Republican craftsmanship, in form
ulatinc aud urging the doctrine of
Reciprocity, addresses itself as it has
SO often done before to the great
problem and need Of the day. Il pro
pos the OIL y practical solution OF a
great problem, the only feasible means
Of securing a great and needed ma.
tional benz fit.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1892-02-16
.9 Blank Proofs of Labor for
sale at this Office.
A Reasonable SupposiiiOn.

4 Reasonable SuppoSitiOn.
Washington starl
Uncle Ezra had teen watching the
engine on the turntable, ard, after its
circui, was completed, said to the EN-
p|ove:
Say, young man, would you mind
telling me one thing?"
"Not if it's an, thing that | know"
"Wal, does round "trip tickle,
enti,le you to one of them rides
Seems like it orter, aud if it does !
hain't had mine yet."
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1892-02-16

Some political smart. Aieck has
formulated scheme to create y new
State Of portions Of Washington and
Idaho. He may as we'll try some
other dodge. Idaho and Washington
are sovereign States, aud will remain
SO, and maintain their present dmen.
sions unc hanged.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1892-02-16
THE EUROPEAN HARE The T e i BEL 81.

of Europe differs from all other Hsres or Rabbits
in many important points, which We mention in
our treatise. They are noted fer their size, vau-
able skin, and fine favored meat. partnktng very
much OF yenison. A full grown Hare will weigh
ten to tw Give pounds. They much more prof
liable than poultry are easily kept and with less
cost of feed. They are naturally very gentle and
docile. The Belgian Hare Will always command
. ready sale in the market for their fine meat. The
price and a treatise sent on application. Address
A. L. RuNcE, Importer and Breeder,
No. 1929 South J St TACOMA, WASHINGTON.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1892-02-16
MUSIC BY
THE BELLEVUE ORCHESTRA

~ Grand March at o'clock sharp.
Invitations must be pres ,nted II, the door.
Supper will be served at the Alturas Hotel for
81 so per couple.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1892-02-16
A Great IHcucrment.

New York PrSss.l
Look here, George, l am posi-
lively tired OF your talking love to me
this way every time YOU cali"
MARRY me, then, aud i'll never
speak another word Of love to you as
long as | live"
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1892-02-16
MRS. GRAHAM'S
Cucumber D!
Elder Flower
Cream
IL not . cosmetic in the sense in which that
term il popularity used, but permanently beauties
Is creates soft. smooth, clear. velvety skin and
by daily use gradually makes the complexion sew.
eral shades whittier It 10 constant projections
burn and freckles, and blackheads will never come
while you use il. 1t cleanses the face far better
than soap and water, rourishes and builds up the
skin tissues and thus prevents the formation Of
wrinkles. II gives the freshness, clearness and
smoothncss of skin that you had when little girl
Every lady: Young or o,a. ought !. 20 use It. asi
that permanently. 1t contains no acid, powder or
alkalt and is as harmless as dew Is to the HOVER
Price Sl.OO, at all druggists and hairdressers Or
at Mrs Gervsise Grahams establi shme MT 1903 Post
Street, San Francisco. where she treats ladies for
all blemishee Of the face or figure. Ladies at a
distance treated by letter. Send stamp for her
little book How to be Beautiful"
Sample Bottle mailed FIRE. to .n, lad,
on receipt Of 10 cents stamps to pay fer postage
and packing. Lady Agents wanted.
MRS. GRAHAM'S
Face Bleach.

Cures the worst cases Of Freckles. sunburn,
Sallowness, Moth patches. Pimples, and all skin
blemishes. Price Sl.5O. Harmless aud effective
No sample can lie sent. Lady agents wanted.
The Druggist in thi. town who frs,
orders q bill Of my preparations will have his
name added to this advertisement.
Ny preparations are for sale by Wholesale
druggists in Chicago and every city west of it,
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-06

gramme was interesting; appropriate
songs were sung by quartette of young
people. New officers were installed for
the ensuing six months. Hon. O. r.
Dougherty, Rev. Holt and A. F. Nc
Reynolds were elected delegates to the
convention.
The friends of Mr.. Keith, our ex-post-
master, who is in the east, and has been
quite i'll, will be pleased to learn he is
improving, buoyed up by the hope OF
suon seeing "this golden land" Califor-
MIA.
DIR. and Mrs. Green of Cincinnati are
visiting the DOCTORS sister, Mrs. A. S.
Longley.
Rev. Monroe is at Long Beach attend
ing the national Methodist camp meet
ing. There will consequently be no
services here on Sunday in the Meth
odist church.
Mrs. Barden and daughter have re-
turned from the mountains.
Rev. Gregory is at home again.
Mrs. A. A. Burrows and Miss Lucy
Whiting are at Long Beach for a few
weeks.
A meeting of theosophists was held
Wednesday afternoon at the resi- ience
of Mrs. Sutherland. These meetings are
held regularly every week, with a fair
attendance.
Mr.. A. r. Graham is at Redondo
beach attending the Christian assembly.
Rev. and Mrs. Moss Merwin are in
San Francisco.