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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-05
wnson Holds one winning Yote.
UNEXPECTED AGAIN HAPPENS.

Colorado Solons Organize ouietIy-Demo-
cratic Senate, Republican House.
DENVER, Jan. 5.-The ninth general as
sembly of Colorado convened at noon yes
terday and, contrary to expectation, organ
lied in both houses without friction. In
the senate the usual experience of choosing
president pro TEN. by reclamation was
witnessed. Senator Cassamera Barela,
Democrat, the oldest senator in point of
service, was named for that position by
Senator Mckinley, Democrat, the nomina-
ton being seconded by Smith, Populist,
and on motion of Senator Felker, Repub-
lican, the choice was made by reclamation.
Adjournment was then taken for the day.
A Populist Scheme Spoiled.
The house lost no time getting down to a
test Of strength and the fact that two Re
publicans had absented themselves from
The caucus i1,Gde he resl.it doubtful Ths
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-05
Jerefies Was Miss Ayers. Murderer.

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Jan. might Fore
man Starkey, of the railroad yard here,
made confession yesterday in which he ad-
mits that Engineer George Jefferies two
months ago made proposition to him and
third party to go out to Brighton and
kill Miss E. .. Ayers, the operator there,
to whom Jefferies was united in bigamous
marriage. The three went out, but Starkey
backed out. Jefferies is in Jail here,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-05
Rev. Heininrer Found Gu,ltx

CLEVELAND, Jan. 5-The court of the
Evangelical association reached a verdict
Tuesday in the case of Rev. NJ. Heininger.
of Elkhart, Ind. 1t is learned that he is
pronounced guilty under six specifications,
the charge not being proven under the sew
enth The charges were falsehood and
SANDER
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-05
The Father Improving

Mother-Have you heard how Mr.
Spanker is this morning?
Small Son-Oh. he's all right. He's gep.
tin well fast
who told youf"
mo one.''
'Then how do you knowf"
'His little boys has begun to hear we.
their mother calls. Good News.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-05
Rock Island Strike Declared OF.

CHICAGO, Jan. 5.-At a conference yester-
day between the strike committee of the
Rock Island operators and A. L. Thurs
ton, past grand chief of the o. r. T., it
was decided to declare the strike off at 10
O'Clock this morning.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-05
The Petrified Man Getting Plenty.

SALT LAKE, Utah, Jan. 5.A petrified
man was dug up in the western part of the
city Monday. The figure is perfect and
was found four feet below the surface. Its
weight is about 200 pounds.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-05
ABBREVIATED KILOGRAMS.

The pope has decided that the feast OF
| the virgin of Guadalupe, MexIco's patron
saint, shall be observed as general feast
in Mexico.
A bill has been introduced in the New
York state senate, providing that in New
York city the wages of day laborers en-
ployed by the city shall not be less than 81
a day, and OF other employees not less than
25 cents per hour. Preference shall be
given to citizens of that state on such
work.
Henry Cooper, colored man, said to be
1O2 years old died at the home of his son-in-
law eight miles northeast of Oklahoma
City. e-s-z
Ernest Hart and H. Mitchell have con-
fesed the m rider of Y. J. Sanchez July
20 last, at Albuquerque, n, NJ, for which
they are now under arrest. Robbery was
Their object
Vassar college claims that none of its
graduates has ever been in the divorce
court.
Walter Gaynor, the Chicago tough, who
created such scene on a c. and E. /.
suburban train by robbing 2 couple of
policemen, has been fined $780,
Farmer CARRIER, who lives near Fort
Scott, Kas., learning that his wife and
Charles Kirby loved each other told Kirby
to give him horse and take the woman
Kirby accepted and now the neighbors are
raising row about the matter.
Edward Crouch, a citizen of Hutsonville,
HIS, a years old, walked from that place
to Marshall, Ills, distance of "A miles. in
a little over six hours, and he was so little
fatigued that he wanted to walk back the
next day.
II enid y, f,sl- = y
Miller & Co.. at Peoria, is likely to be much
worse than first reported, and that credit
ors will be lucky to get 80 cents on the dol
lar.
Andrew ). O'Connor and David w. Car
raker. bei.a both holdover members of the
Illinois legislature, are ineligible to the Of
tict % preSid entail electors, TO which they
have been elected. Ii there was only two
majority for Cleveland in the electoral col
lege Harrison would be next president
The car has given orders that relief
works be started in the distressed districts
forthwith for the benefit of those suffering
from the effects of the famine
The principal Italian ship builders and
ship owners have resolved TO register their
vessels under foreign llgs at Rome. in or
der TO escape the ruinous impests levied
on italian We ,sels.
b. and H. Berger, of Malvern, Ark
have failed; liabilities 5000, assets IN
known.
The output OF silver OF Aspen Coli
mines for 1892 reached 3. lot. 1O0 ounces, as
against 5000 900 ounces Cor the year 1881.
Charles f. Iiariin, an Adams express
messenger who was taken in custody by
Wells-Eargo express detectives, under srs-
picion Of having stolen package contain
ing $4,000, has filed suit against the Ad-
ans and Wells-Fargo Express companies
for So, 600 damages for false imprisonment.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-05
NO SENATE FOR MRS. LEASE.
She Witbdraws with Thanks to All Her
Friends-The Legislature.

Friends-The Legislature.
TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. 5.-Mrs Mary F..
Lease has put an end to the candidacy for
the United States senate which her admir-
ing friends and the newspapers have
brought upon her. She has written letter
to Chairman Bredenthal, of the Peoples
party state central committee in which she
says that she is complimented by the many
assurances of support and by the fact that
hers is the first wOman's name ever put
forward for such an office, although she
has never announced herself. She is not
willing Ito divide our forces" and therefore
will not permit her name to be used. "'rhe
person elected should be q middle-of-tbe-
road Populist."
Wilson Holds the Winning Vote.
James Wilson, the independent Repub-
lican member-elect of the legislature from
Meade county, may hold the power in or
ganizing the house. The supreme court
yesterday decided two of the legislative
contest cases against the Popnlists and set
the further hearing of the other two cases
for today. If, by any chance whatever,
the two cases to be heard today should he
decided for the POpulists that party would
profit nothing whatever thereby. As it
now appears the house will stand: RepuS-
Hcan, 81; Populist, 50; Democrats, B. This
is providing, Rosenthal, a Democrat, is
given his seat and that Wilson OF Meade
votes with the Republicans
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-05
New York Lerislatnre

ALBANY, Jan. THE state legislature
convened yesterday and Governor Flowers
message was read. Suizer, Tammany
man, was elected speaker. Adjourned fol
a week.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-05
Casey oIay Succeed Himself.

BISMARCK, y. d, Jan. 5.-The Populists
and Republicans nave been engaged in a
row ever since the opening OF the legisla-
ture, and it was only by political fnesse
that the inaugural ceremonies occurred in
public yesterday. The Populist state Off
GERS quietly assembled at the house of Gov
ernor Shortbridge Tuesday and were sworn
in by Chief Justice Bartholomew. This
the Republicans said was breach of faith,
so the Populist officials attended the cere-
monies yesterday The effect of all this
has been to solidify the Republicans and it
is believed that Senator Casey will sue
coed himself
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-05
Cleveland Returns Thanks for a soureni

DENVER, Jan 5.-Just before Christmas
the Greystone club, the aristocratic Demo
cratic organization of Denver, had letter
of congratulation to President Cleveland
engraved on heavy silver plate and for
warded to that gentleman. The surface of
the plate was satin finished and the en-
craving was bright deep cut. The plate
was enclosed in a morocco case. Yester-
day Senator Mckinley received a graceful
letter from Mr.. Cleveland thanking the
club for its beautiful souvenir
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-05
A SENATORIAL FIGHT POSTPONED.
But Probability of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Combine in Nebraska.

But Probability of a ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Combine in Nebraska.
LINCOLN, Jan. 5.-The Democrats and
POpulists finished dividing up the house
offices yesterday and then took recess.
At $3.50 p. m. iJ convened again, when the
speaker ruled that all business was out of
order until the canvass of votes was made
The house then adjourned for the day
This action postpones the inaugural of
Governor-elect Crounse and throws the
senatorial fight over until next week.
Deadlock in the Senate.
The senate is deadlocked on the election
OF president pro TEN, having elected a
Republican for secretary. There seems to
be no question that the Democrats and
Independents Of the house win combine on
the election of senator, bat the same par
ties in the senate seem to be divided. Pad
dock stock consequently drops peg and
Majors stock advances. Majors is the Re-
publican lieutenant governor Crounse,
governor-elect, is growing as a senatorial
candidate. Congressman Bryan, Demo
crat, seems to be in the lead, however, be-
ing fayorite With the Independents
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-05
VIII Not Forget Hi $ Friends

Colonel Lamont was asked if he would
tell Cleveland's attitude toward those who
might be looked upon as having been anti
Cleveland men. He shook his head at
first, and then was asked as to the truth
of the story afioat in political circles to this
effect A prominent anti-Cleveland Demo-
crat from up the state called upon Colonel
Lamont and asked him about the treat
ment those men who had opposed Mr..
Cleveland would receive-to which Colonel
Lamont replied that he did not care to
speak about that matter, but that he could
say Mr.. Cleveland would certainly not for
get the men who were in favor of him.
THAT is true, said he. Il said it and it re-
presents Mr.. Cleveland's position
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-05
CLEVELAND NOT INTERFERING.
Dan Lamont Denies One Report and AID.
mits Another.

NEW YORK, Jan. 5.-The question was
asked Daniel :. Lamont: What founda-
ton is there for the published report that
Mr.. Cleveland is interfering in the sena-
torial contests in various state legislatures
and endeavoring to dictate the election of
his OWL friendsy" 1T is time" answered
Colonel Lamont, that the friends of Mr..
Cleveland TOOK some notice of this false
hood. can state authoritatively that Mr..
Cleveland has not dictated, interfered or
even suggested the election of any one in
the states in which there are Democratic
legislatures and where contests are being
maden
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-05

Republicans voted sondly, however, ana
John r. Wallingford was chosen chief
clerk by voe of 80 to 80 for j. I. Smith.
Platt Wicks was made temporary speaker
by the same vote For permanent speaker
X. L. Wooten was named by the Demo
Gratis and Elias NJ. Ammons by the Re
publicans The latter was chosen by the
party vote 80 10 80. Before the vote was
announced fer a temporary clerk Brown
low moved that all claiming seats be
allowed to wore on the temporary organiza-
ton. This would have permitted three
Populists and one Republican to vote and
give the Populists control, but Willetts,
the Democrat clerk of the last house, who
called the ner house to order, refused to
entertain the motion. After the selection
of a few minor officers the house ad-
journed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-01-20
WORLD o. SPORTS.

The Acme base ball club has not yet
decided to join the Middle States
league. There is some talk of a Con-
necticut state league and the managers
would prefer to belong to it, as expe-
rience shows that in Connecticut clubs
which have Joined leagues outside the
state have lost money invariably in the
past. The next meeting of the new
league will be held in New York on
February 7. and then the Acme club
will have to decide on what it will do.
The Ansonia Athletic club has pre-.
pared great entertainment, an athletic
contest on Monday evening, January
%. There will be ten round bout be-
tween Jack Curley of Bridgeport and
Jack Honan of Ansonia. The wind UP
will be fifteen or more rounds between
Fred Mcclure, champion light weight
of Bridgeport, and Joe Carver of New.
ark, champion | ght weight of New
Jersey.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-01-20
NUTMEG GRATINGS.
Excerpts From the Columns of Our Daily
Exchanges.

Exchanges.
Harbor Master Mcneil of Bridgeport
yesterday said the ice was thicker on
the sound than was ever known-much
worse than in 1875. Many vessels can
be seen fast in the ice far from shore,
and Mr. Mcneil says that, with a thaw,
they may be lost. He expected a Jam
at the head OF the sound, with storm,
which will cause suspension and per
haps loss of life. Venturesome wheel
men yesterday were riding on the ice in
the sound, mile out.
John Hawley, who is serving life
sentence for the murder of Mary Mum
son, says the Bridgeport News, writes as
often as the law allows to his wife who
is held in the county Jail at Bridgeport,
where she awaits the coming of the
February term of the superior court.
when she will he called upon to tell
what she knows about the murder, and
what part she took in it. In these
letters John says it is wrong that be
should be compelled to serve life sen.
tence on the evidence which was given
in his case, He also expresses the hope
that he will be accorded a new trial
and that he will be acquitted.
Yesterday afternoon about 4 O'Clock
while Edward Hale, of Portland
was drawing a sleigh load of ice or
the Connecticut river, the ice gave
way under the weight aud thu
sleigh, horses, man and ice were
thrown into the river. One of the horses
was drowned. and the sleigh and ice
went to the bottom of the river. Thu
other horse was almost dead when res
cued, but whiskey was administered ant
he will recover. The only discomfort
suffered by Mr. Hale was thorough
chill.
John Remsnn, who was shot in a figh
with Martin Whaples at Berlin not Ions
ago, is dong nicely and is APPARENT,
out Of danger. The wound in hi
stomach, which was as large as a tel
cup, is healing rapidly and the victim Ii
| free from Dain
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-01-20

Administration was granted on the
estate of Lydia Nichols this morning.
E. H. Wheeler of this city has been
granted a patent upon a machine for
cutting scrap metal.
Darwin Bruzie, assistant baggage
master at the Naugatuck station, was
able to be out to-day for the first time,
after two weeks illness with tonsilitis.
Mr. Dowd of New London, one of the
attaches of the custom house and
prominent member of the Nameaug fire
company, is the guest of City Sheriff
Mcdonald to-day.
Thirteen councilmen, comprising a
| ma iority of the board, sent a petition to
his honor, the mayor, this morning
asking that a special meeting be called,
for the considering of the question of an
additional water supply. Mayor Web
| ster has issued a call for a special meet
ing to be held Monday evening, January
%, at half past seven.
The past two weeks of severe cold has
proved a great boon to the plumbers.
The greatest number of service pipes
ever known to be frozen at one time is
reported at present. People are obliged
to wait in SONS instances three or four
days before they can get orders filled,
and every plumbing establishment has
an extra number of men at work.
Selectman Pinney yesterday after
noon instructed Ket per Moran of the
almshouse to care for John Sullivan,
the insane man spoken of IN the DEMO
Graf. When Mr. Thompson invited
Sullivan to take ride with him, the
latter refused and could not be induced
to go, hut left Brior's hotel, where he
was stopping, and has not since re-
turned.
About a week ago, Susie Goodwin
aged 10 years, daughter of Warren
Goodwin, who has charge of the paper
hanging and carpet department al
| Miller & Peck's, fell at her home and g
needle penetrated her knee. Hel
mother extracted the needle and feared
no serious results. A few days ago the
knee began to trouble the little one and
Doctors Barbour and Castle were called
performed. 1t was found that a large
amount of pus had gathered around the
knee cap and.a tube was inserted. NJ
serious results are anticipated,
The New Haven Register says tina
troubles are likely to arise within day
or two which may cause a genera
strike among the linemen employed by
the Southern New England Telephone
company. RumOr has it that because
the men joined the Brotherhood o
Electric Wire Workers, General Super
intendent Baker gave them the choic,
of dropping membership in the organi
cation or of leaving the company's EN-
; ploy. An order issued by this official
it is said, required the men to sign ;
contract giving months notice befor
leaving the company's service, the con
tract STIMULATING non utilization will
any labor organization or society
An officer of the company confirms tn
main facts in the above dispatch. II
says. however, that many of the com
panys employees are not membe rs of tn
brotherhood, and that large humble
of those who are will comply with tn
general superintendents order. Their
may be some who will leave the com
pany's employ rather than give up thei
membership, but he thinks they ar
few. At any rate, no general strike
ANTICIPATED,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-01-20
John ENNIS, CONDITION
Said to Have Been Brutally Treated b.
Keeper at The Insane Asylum.

Said to Have Been BrutalIy Treated by
Keeper at The Insane Asylum
SomeWaterbury parties had oc cas- ion
to visit the AMiddletown insane asylum
in the early part of this week and they
found one Waterbury case there which
should receive the careful investigation
by the authorities. Unfortunate John
Ennis, who was taken to the asylum
few weeks ago, is now in a
pitiable condition. His present con-
dition, it is said, is not owing to his
malady, but was caused by the brutal
work of one of the Swedish keepers.
Ennis, when seen by the Waterbury
visitors, was a mass of bruises from
head to foot. Around his head was
wound bandage after bandage. Nothing
could be seen but the ears, eyes and
nose. The unfortunate man told the
visitors that he had been assaulted by
his keeper and cruelty beaten. Across
his forehead was long cash, while his
whole body was black and blue from
the blows he said he received. William
Ennis, a brother of the victim, is inves.
tigating the affair and has placed the
matter in the hands of Attorney Holo.
han.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-01-20
TIMELY TOPICS.

I. M. Belair & Co.'S assortment of fine
stationery, tablets, etc., is complete. En-.
craving done in the best possible manner.
Some very handsome goods at especially
low prices. Look in F. B. Fields south
window.
Miller & Peck will commence tomorrow
to turn their stock of carpets into cash
The prices are such that the goods will
not last long, SO call early.
The park market plan bleases the
people. 1t is this The very best of nat
i've meats no cheap stuff; no big prices.
Reid & Hughes announce that tbs clear
ance sale has reached their upholstery de
partmeut and quote special low prices fol
this week.
Conlon brothers publish long list o.
useful household articles that can be pur
chased at their store.
Read Curran's list to-day and see wha
you can buy for twenty-five cents, in thu
line of undergarments,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-01-20
NAueATucK AND VICINITY.
DOings of a Day In the valley BelON
This City.

Dolngs OF Day In the NaHey BELOW
This City.
NAUGATUCK, Jan 20. There will
be hearing on the establishment of a
borough of Naugatuck, petition of j. Ii,
Whittemore and others, on Tuesday,
January "a, in room so, capitol build
ing, after the adjournment of the house.
All parties interested should attend.
Members of Shepherd lodge, F. and
A. NJ, say that the published accounts
as regards offering site with $4,000 or
more for masonic home, is slightly in
error, but do not inform us in what
manner.
Mr. Barnum of the water company
says the report of a hydrant being
frozen originated from some parties
who attempted to open the same to
flood the Wooden mill pond, and not
having proper wrench could not do
so. From personal knowledge we have
every reason to believe that the by
drants will be found all right when
needed. We are also assured that they
will be used only for flushing the mains
when necessary and for fire protection.
The members of IsbelI post, G. A. R..
and Relief corps, are anticipating quite
| a time at their dance and oyster supper,
| to be given in G. A. r. hall on Wednes-
day evening. McGovern's orchestra
| Will IurnlSn music; PROFESSOR GuODInS
will be the prompter. Tickets may be
obtained of members of the post and
ladies of the Relief corps.
The steel work for the vaults at the
bank has arrived and will be put uE
next week. From appearances the
building will be ready to occupy about
May 1.
! Thomas OLoughlin and Miss Sarah
Calvin will lead the grand march at the
soiree of the Queen of the Forest circle
tonight. The concert will commence
at o'clock.
E. G. Barnum has arranged to sell hi.
dry goods business. after an inventory
of the same, to L. E. Perkins of Water
bury. The stand is a very desirabl,
one, which will be much improved
upon the opening within few doors o
Tolles' large furniture warerooms. Nj
Barnum, being connected with thu
Water company as secretary, has plenty
of outside business to attract his atten
ton.
H. c. Baldwin was confined to hi
home Yesterday by a severe cold. Mr.
DIR Robbins who has been very ill is sale
to be improving.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-01-20
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT.

John German, Brakeman, Crushed to
Death Between Bumpers.
John German. brakeman on the
Philadelphia and Reading railroad, wa.
caught between the bumpers of freight
train at Simsburv yesterday and was
instantly killed. His home is in Phila.
delphia.
Foreman Amber, former husband OF
murdered Rose Amber, and a resident
of Stratford, jumped from his bed while
delirious with pneumonia yesterday
afternoon and grabbing large pair OF
shears threatened to kill the entire
household. Constable Charles P. Stage
was called in and wrested the weapon
from the patient and with the aid OF
others got him back to bed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-01-20
A Tale Out of School.

your new carpet, Mrs. y.
Mrs. N.-What do you want to see it
for?
Christopher-Well, l want to see it,
that's all.
Mrs. X. (much pleased)-WsH this is
it. Now tell me why you wanted to
see it.
Christopher (rather disappointed) -
Mrs. Brown told mother that your new
carpet made her sick, but it doesn't
make me sick at all.-Boston Beacon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-01-20
POLICE COURT.
The Case Against Forger Clark Again
Continued.

The Case Against Forger Clark Again
Continued.
Michael Hughes. charged with drunk
enness, was fined 81 and costs this
morning.
The case of John J. Clark, for for.
gerry, was again continued until to.
morrow morning. Clark still insists
that his parents live on Hawk street,
Albany. He told the chief of police and
the Rev Mr. Davenport such stories,
however, that he is not believed to be a
deciple of the truth. A telegram which,
he received through the Postal Tele-
graph Co while at the Cooley house has
been found to be in his own hand.
writing. Several other little incidents
which have happened and which may
come out at his trial almost prove that
Clark has been a brakeman on some
railroad.