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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-10
The Local Markets.

GRAIN, ETC.
Whear--45I 76c.
Corn-40046c.
Oats-30lI32c.
Hay-Timothy. S12 90; upland. s10al1 ;slougb
50. 90; baled. S10O0Gl1 90.
PRODUCE.
Rutter--Fair to choice, aO0e2c: creamery, sec.
Eggs Fresh 14lS-~- -.
Poultry-Chckene, I2Jke: turkeys. 1e1s
ducks, 12hc; geese, 10c.
FRUIT AND VEGETABLES. Ees
Apples-S4 90 per bbl.l
Potatoes-S5G93c.
Onions-S4 GO per bbl.
Turnips-6oc per bu.
LIVE STOCK,
Cattle-Butchers pay for corn fedI steer.
405c. Se'
Hogs-7G.nc.
Sheep-40l5c.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-10
Celebrated the First Printing Press.

NEW YORK, April 10.-The New York
Historical society Saturday night cele-
brated lhe 20Oth anniversary of the estab-
lishment of the printing press in the col
ony and city of New York by William
Bradford, who began as public printer on
April 10, 1913 The exercises were held in
the cotton exchange, which is built on the
site where Bradford began the issue of the
first newspaper printed in New York on
Nov s, J195.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-10
BicvcIes should BE Cheaper.

WASHINGTON, April l0.-Bicycles should
be cheaper as a result of recent decision
of the circuit court for the northern dis
trict of Illinois, in which the treasury de-
partment has concurred. The decision
held that imported forks and tubes used in
the manufacture of bicycles were dutiable
at the rate of 2]5 cents per pound, and not
at the rate of 45 per cent ad valorem as
heretofore charged
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-10
kentucky savases Confess.

STURGIs, KY, April 10.-Al the persons
arrested for the murder of Mrs. Henry De-
laney (nee Oliver have confessed their
guilt except George Henry, whom they all
exonerate. The eig nth party to the crime,
whose name the officials refuse to divuIge,
is still at large and has left the county.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-10
steamship hekIa ARRIVES safely.

NEW YORK, April 1o.-The steamship
Hekla, which is many days behind time,
has arrived safely in tow of the steamship
America. She broke her shaft, repaired it,
and then broke it again. All well on
board.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-10
Recent Decisions Denounced.

NEW YORK, April 1O.-At meetings
, held here Saturday and last night Comp
ers and others made speeches denouncing
| the recent decisions of Judges Kicks, Taft
and Billings.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-10

Judge Speers Says 1t Violates the Sher.
man Antitrust Law.

Judge speers Says 1t Violates the sher-
man Antitrust Law.
"Now, there cannot be doubt that this
rule of the brotherhood is in direct and
positive violation of the laws of the land,
and no court, state or federal, could hest
tate for a moment so to declare. 1t is plain
ly rule or an agreement in restraint of
trade or commerce, described in section
of the act of July <, 1890, known as the
Sherman antitrust law. A combination
of persons, without regard to their occupa-
tion, which would have the effect to defeat
the provisions of the interstate commerce
law: inhibiting determinations in the
transportation of freight and passengers,
would be liable to the severe penalties of
the statutes.
A DoubIe-Edged Legal Sword.
'Now it is true that in any conceivable
strike upon the transportation lines of this
country, whether main lines or branch
roads, there would be interference with
Interstate or foreign commerce. 1t will be
practically impossible hereafter for body
of men to combine to hinder and DELAY the
work OF the transportation company with
out becoming obnoxious to the provisions
of these laws; and combination or agree
ment of railroad officials or other repre-
sentatives of capital, with the same effect,
will be equally under the ban of these
penal statutes.
"Organized labor, when injustice has been
done or threatened to its membership, will
find its useful and valuable mission in pre-
senting to the courts of the country a strong
and resolute protest, and petition for
redress against unlawful trusts and combi-
nations which do unlawful wrong to it.
Conditions of Quitting Work.
While therefore any engineer may at
any time exercise his right as an indi-
vidual to leave the service of the receiver,
he may not do so in such a manner as to
injure the property or impede its proper
management by the receiver. In case of
any issue with the management, in which
the brotherhood or its members are con-
cerned, and the members in the employ of
the receiver shall desire to leave his service
in body or otherwise in such manner as
may in any way impede the operations of
the road, they will be required to do SO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15
There's No End to Our Rings,

circles never end. not even the circles of buyers eager to secure some of the beautI- ful hoops which We are displaying at such prices aS Moon>tone for SI. .uo. tiarnvt> for $2.O0. Our rings are >o delightfully."- tempt ing that you can hardly keep your fingers out of them. We don't ask you t1. quite the contrary. We have rings for helles and beaus and everyone in Waterbury, This week We are also showing a brilliant array of fine Jewelry Watches and DiamondS-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15
Carlisle Swings the Az.

WAsHINGToN, Dec. 15-Secretary Car lisle has been devoting his time to the preparation of his annual report to con- gress. That document Is, however, now in such condition that the secretary is able to devote more time to the current matters of the department.
 A blanket official announcement has been posted that he has asked TOT the resigna- tions of 24 officials in the treasury service located throughout the country, most of them being in the customs service. No par ticular explanation of the request for such a large number of official resignations was given except that it was in continuation of 8 policy already begun. It was stated that the terms of some of these persons had all ready expired, and that these which have not expired will do so by Jan 15. The res ignations asked are to take effect on the appointment and qualifications of their successors. There are about 1O0- presiden- tial offices under the treasury department scattered throughout the country yet held by Republicans.
 Among the resignations asked for wer9 those of the following named officers: O (. Bosbyshell, superintendent of mint, Philadelphia; Joseph (. Biglin, assistant appraiser, New York; Eben F. Rand, ap- praiser, Portland, Me; !. l. Ridgeway, surveyor of customs, Philadelphia; Thom- as J. Powers, naval officer Philadelphia; Theodore B. Willis, naval officer, New York; Thomas Y. Cooper, collector of GUS toms, Philadelphia; William J. Hopper, collector of customs, Perth Amboy, N. J.; John Price, collector of customs, Somers Point, \. J., and John H. Cozzens. collect or of customs, Newport, R. l.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15
BLUE PENCILED ITEMS.

The Raw Indians are said to be starving.
 Charles Thorne, a veteran actor, died in San Francisco.
 Vicar General McCabe was found dead in his bed at Woonsocket, K. I.
 The strike on the Henderson division of the Louisville and Nashville railroad was declared off
 Two of the three men who robbed an Illinois Central express car near Cairo, Ills, have been caught.
 Ralph Crossmire. who murdered his mother at karner's Valley on Nov. l9, 1892, was hanged at Smethport, Pa.
 Judge Henry w. Bookstaver of the court of common pleas in New York city was assaulted and robbed by footpads, it is said.
 Charles Luckey was hanged at Brock vile, Ont, for numbering his father. step mother and sister at New Bliss on Oct &, 1892
 Mrs. Amy Boucicault, better known to the public by her stage name, Amy Busby, was granted decree of absolute divorce from her husband, Aubrey Boucicault.
 John Westgarth, the farmer who issued a circular calling for 10000 armed and mounted' men to meet him on the lake front in Chicago, was adjudged insane at Geneva, Ills
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15
CoRBETT IN QUARTERS.
The PuEilIst Was Not Arrested and Talk
 About Mitchell.

About Mitchell.
 JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Dec. 15.-Champion James J. Corbett arrived here, and no at tempt was made to arrest him. Corbett talked freely of the coming fight. The champion was considerably stirred up over the report that he would be arrested upon reaching Jacksonville.
 II am not afraid of arrest on my ac- count" " he said. T have been to jail in my time and can go again if necessary, but know if I were arrested that Mitchell will go around blowing that I came to Jack sonville purposely to be arrested, so as to avoid meeting him. I'm mp to Mitchell's tricks, and was afraid of being arrested because of the dirty use the English blub- Der would make of the fact
 II am anxious to meet Mitchell and to get him in the ring. 1 would be willing to stay in jail six months and train on bread and water"
 The party went to Maypcrt to inspect the training quarters. The champion ex- pressed himself as delighted with the quar- ters chosen. He is looking remarkably fit and weighs 19S pounds in his clothes and 19l stripped. He expects to get down to l1S or lS0 by the time set for the contest
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15
PrrsIdoDt,s HavaIInn Me..npe.

WAsHINCToN, Dec. l5.-The presidents special message on the Hawaiian question will contain from 2, 500 to 5000 words. Mir. Cleveland has been away from his office for some time When he has some special work out If the usual routine, it is the president habit to carry it into the private part of the White House and work in per feet privacy. He makes no use of a stenog- rapher or typewriter, most of his messages being first written with his own hand throughout. It is of course copied in en- grossed hand for transmission to the sen ate He has been at work for two days on the message, which probably will not go to congress now before Monday. Meantime a steamer sails from San Francisco to Homo lulu. All that the state and navy depart ments have collected on Hawaii is now in the presidents hands. Until he gives it to the public nothing more will be known of ir
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

Mrs D. J. Mahaney is quite sick with pneumonia.
 A. w. Castle has sold his meat market to Eva $. wooding.
 There are number of cases of sore throat in the Brooklyn district.
 John Clohessey is able to be around to-day, after a weeks siege of the grip.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15
RnflnIn's Rir Rlnrn-

BUFFALO, Dec. 15.-The Arcade block, which has stood for more than 3o years as a landmark in the very heart of the city, was entirely destroyed by fire. The fire also swept away the YerXa building, which stood on the south of the Arcade, and did its work so rapidly and completely that very little of the valuable contents of the buildings was saved. The loss is estimated at rot less than S76o.000
 So far as can he learned no one was seri- ously injured, although many of the fire men had narrow escapes during the four hours that the fire ragged most hercely. Both police EIId firemen, when they first arrived upon the scene, made tour around the Arcade as far as the flames would per init them, owing to the exciting rumor that some people within were in danger of being burned to death. Although it is claimed that the fire originated from an explosion of gas, il is not known just how that explosion occurred
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15
AN AWFUL SHOCK.
An Electricians Heroic but Fatal Attempt
 to Save n Fellow Workman.

PITTsBURG, Dec. la.-While trying to save the life of Julius Eberhardt a fellow workman, at the Alleghany county elec- tric light plant, David Waugaman, the chief engineer, received an electric shock of 2,1OO volts and was almost instantly killed
 Eberhardt was engaged at the switch board and accidentally touched live wire of 1000 volts, and in a moment he was writhing in terrible agony. The wire had coiled about his hands, and he was un- able to free himself. Waugaman went to his rescue and tried to eNtricate him. Sud denly he threw up his hands fell to the floor. Fully 2,0OO volts had passed through him.
 By this time Engineer Weidman arrived and quickly pulled the lever of the engine cutting oil the current. The two men were picked up, but Waugaman was dead Eberhardt was unconscious, but soon re- vived. His hands were terribly burned, and he was otherwise seriously injured He will recover. Waugaman had only one mark on him. It was deep burn on the palm of his right hand. There was no other sign of the cause of his death on his hOiV
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15
TWO BIG FIRES IN A DAY
Buffalo and Troy Visited by De-
 structive Conflagrations.
DAMAGES WILL BE OVER sl ,ooO,oOo

In Troy the Exhausted Bremen BattIed
 and Were Almost ConqueTed-The Big
 Arcade Block. a BunAIo Landmark, Laid
 In nAshss-AdJaoen: Building. Burned.
 TROY, \. Y, Dec l5.-Fire broke out in the immense hardware establishment of the J. M. Warren company, and in a short time 1t was beyond the control of the fire men. The burning building was directly opposite the Frear building and was sur rounded by large business and manufac- turing houses. The office of the Citizens line of steamers was in the burning build ing.
 Chief Byron asked aid from the Albany department, as Troy's firemen had worked steadily since o'clock Wednesday night and were exhausted. All the available hose was put in use, and the supply was very short, the cold weather having ren- dered much of it unfit for use.
 The fire started in the top story of the building, where a large quantity of build ers' tar paper was stored. This was great food for the flames and the smoke was so dense that the work of the firemen was considerably impeded.
 The tiremen could not hold their hose to the best advantage because of half frozen hands and worn out energies; besides, the building was so high that any attempts to force a stream to the top floor were futile.
 Two Fires at Once.
 The fire gained the upper hand and at s o'clock it burned fiercely, threatening to reach the main building of the J. M War ren company and the wholesale grocery house of Squires, Sherry X Galusha ad- joining. While the tiremen were hard at work, the entire department bcir:. "a: the scene, two other alarms were nv in. It was reported that the immeu>, collar fac tory of Earl X Wilson, several blocks away, was on fire, and a steamer wH~ dis patched there, but the alarm proved false.
 The other alarm was caused by the eN- plosion of a lamp in Della Toohvy's mil linery store on King street Her place was totally destroyed. Mrs. Toohey, in her en- deavOrs to remove some of the stock, was overcome by smoke and rescued with diff culty.
 In the meantime the fire in the Warren building broke out with great fury. IL had reached the willowware department, and the passageway to the main building was in a blaze The firemen directed their ef- forts to save adjoining property, and in this way the flames had chance to in crease until big tongues of fire leaped high in the air and rushed out of every window.
 The tiremen and the great crowd of spec tators were informed by the direction of the firm that there were several hundred pounds of blasting powder stored in the west end of the fourth floor of the burning structure, and there was a mad rush from the vicinity. No explosion occurred how ever.
 (. w. TillinShaSt, president of the com pany, says that the three buildings are valued at Sl5, 900 and the stock at S215, GOO The structure which was almost totally destroyed was valued at S25,OOO and the stock at Sl5O,OOO The total loss will be almost $2O0, ,OOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15
QU steamer Panahyba.

steamer Panahyba.
 If the Nile left Rio on the 5th inst. ," said Senhor Mendonca, and arrived at Lisbon on the 18th inst, the trip was made in much shorter time than usual The best trip yet made by any vessel between these points is g days and 10 hours. This Lisbon story is another of the many sensational rumors that have been started in Lisbon and Paris for the purpose of iniuring the credit of Brazil, and there is absolutely no foundation for it. There is a Brazilian gunboat which in name closely resembles the French steamer Panahyba It is the Par nahyba, with the difference of but one let ter, and it is likely that the story arises from the similarity of names"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15

Han John CessnA's Funeral Tomorrow. BEDFoRD. Pa, Dec. Ia a-Hon. John Cess ma win bs buried on Saturday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15

ALLENTowN, Pa, Dec. 15.-A car on the Lehigh Valley Traction company's trolley line ran away down West Catasauqua hill. The brake failed to hold the car, which descended the steep grade at frightful speed The passengers were not hurt, but Conductor Milton Gackenbach fell under the car and was instantly killed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15
Granger. Want Morton. soa,p.

HARRIsBUKG, Dec. 15-A resolution was adopted by the state grange, Patrons of Husbandry, demanding that Secretary of Agriculture Morton retract his utterances relative to the Grange, Alliance and kin dred agricultural organizations. Should Mir Morton refuse, President Cleveland will be requested to call for his resignation
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15
Nictheroy Arrive. or Brazil,

WASHINGToN, Dec. 15.-Minister Men donca has received advices announcing the arrival of the cruiser Nictheroy off the coast of Brazil on last Tuesday. The Amer ica, which met with an accident and was obliged to remain at the West Indies for repairs, is being put in excellent repair as rapidly as possible. and she is expected to sail Saturday or Sunday, arriving of the coast of Brazil about a week later.
 Minister Mendonca indignantly denies the story brought by the steamer Nile. which left Rio de JAneiro on Dec. 5, of the alleged outraGea on the crew of the French
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15
Postmasters Appointsxl.

WASHINGTON, Dec l5.-The following fourth class postmasters were appointed:
 New York-Blue Point, Mary E. Russell; Com mack, William Cunningham; Indian Falls, F. F., Wooley: Lawrence Station. Mrs NJ. A. S. Cavanah: Lndenhurst, c. w. Irmisch; Steuben Valley. Mrs C. NJ Jones; Fully. w. A. Dewey; Warren. L. w. Rathbone; westford. W. II. Platner.
 Pennsylvania-Portage Creek, J. F. Tyler.
 Connecticut-GrotOn, P. M. Alexander.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15
Steel Kau Combination.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 15.-The statement comes from source high in the affairs of the Pennsylvania Steel company that the company has agreed with the three other great steel manufacturing corporations the Bethlehem, the Carnegie and the Hi nois companies-to close the steel rail plant of the Maryland Steel company and its branch in this state during the whole of the year ls:H on payment of q considera tiOp of Sltei OnO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15
Shocks Come In TrIoS-

ALBION, Ills, Dec, l5-A slight earth quake shock was felt here, followed by a much moresevere shock four minutes later and againoO minutes later still more SC were shaking occurred Buildings of every description trembled violently
 MOUNT VERNON, Ind, Dec. l5-Three distinct shocks of earthquake were felt here. Houses were given q good shaking, particularly the county courthouse
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15
Almost Eaten Up by Rats.

PHlLADELPHIA, Dec. l5.-A striking case of poverty came to light here when Mary F.. Allen, 30 years old, was discovered lying almost helpless in her room in a lodging house on Maple st rect known as Noah'S Ark. Her body had been terribly bitten by rats, and when the policeman entered the room she was making feeble attempts to drive away m army of rats with a club, She had been without food or drink several days. Her recovery is considered doubtful.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15
New Manager For the State Hospital.

ALBANY, Dec. l5.-Governor Flower ap- pointed Dr. William s. Tremaiaes manager of the Buffalo State hospital.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15
Mnrcmrnt. nf ncnnn stenm.hin..

NEW YORK, Dec. lo-The following out going steamships sail today: J. w. Taylor, Pernambuco; Rio Grande Brunswick. The following incoming steamships are due to- day: Olympia, Swansea; Ethiopia, Glas- Gow; Wacs!and, Antwerp; St. Pancras, Antwerp; Ciellert, Naples; Elysia, Gibral- tar; Dubbledam, Rotterdam; II. II. Meier, Bremen; Virginia, Christiansand; Marsala, Ham bur,y
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15
Raised the Price of Brick.

HAvERsTRAw, N Y, Dec l5-A large meeting of the brick manufacturers of Haverstraw. Grassy Point and Stony Point, \. \, was held here. The result of the meeting was the unanimous adoption of resolution placing the price of brick at $6 per thousand.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15
Dropped Dc,lIp the station.

UTICA, N. Y, Dec. l5.-Daniel Batchelor, one of the commissioners of the Niagara Park reservation, returned to this city from New York, walked into the station and sat down. A moment later he was dead. It is supposed that death was caused by an affection of the heart.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15
NOTICE.

All persons indebted to the estate of John Semrow, should make immediate pawn ent to Thomas H. Hayes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15

BILLINGS, Mon. Dec. 15.-The Crows are out again. Nearly all the young men of the tribe belonging to the Prior mountain branch-the ones who made the trouble last spring on the newly ceded strip-are massed at the head of Saltwater creek, off the reservation, and are killing cattle wan
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15
Colonel Cruger's Home Destroyed.

OYSTER BAY, N. Y, Dec. l5.-Eight tall chimneys, standing like grim sentinels overlooking the sound at Bayvillc, are all that remains of the once palatial home of Colonel $. V. R. Cruger, which burned to the ground here with its entire contents excepting few of the least valuable goods Mrs. Crugcr's wardrobe, her large number of costly jewels, furs and much of her man. uscript as Julien Gordon, comprising d valuable translation from an Italian work, were a total loss
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15
An Addrcss From uaHniIans.

SEATTLE, Wash, Dec. l5.-A Peek, Seattle contractor, arrived home from Hon olulu. where he secured a contract for con structing a railroad He was made the bearer of an address 10 the people of the United States from the American league of Honolulu, which protests against the proposed restoration of Queen Liliuokalani.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15
Cantnin and Crew NIis,inr.

EDG GARTowN, Mass, Dec. 15.-The hull of the schooner Mary Limburner of Bangor, Me, drifted ashore on the south beach near here. Captain Pickett and crew are sup posed to have perished, or possibly they may have been picked up by passing ship.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15
rin.miths Vote to Stay Out.

BOSTON, Dec. 15.-The tinsmiths of this city, about 300 in number. who have been on strike for the past six weeks voted to continue the strike until the mRnufsctur- CTS concede their demands
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15
Says It Was No. Mrs. Ntoolau..

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Dec. 15.-The Spring field Union says that Zella Nieolaus, who sued George Gould to recover 0,OOO. did not sail for Europe under the name of liar ris. Mir M. F.. Harris of Beckett, Mass, said that the Mir. and Mrs N. w Harris were his brother and sister-in-law and re sided in Chicago
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15
Another small Fire.

TRuY, \. \, Dec l5-rhero was an eX- plosion of Illuminating gus in the base ment of the A. M. Church cUmpany's foun- dry caused by broken main. Before the fire was extinguished n loss of about s. GOO resulted
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15
A RIg Noman.s Jumn.

NEWARK, N. J.. Dec, 15.-During a fire Mrs. Lena Pfaft, aged 2S, who weighs 200 pounds, jumped from the third floor Both her legs were broken. The left arm was fractured and her back injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-15
IrcaI.nnds Slnsann-

NEW YORK, Dec. l5.-The fourth nights play in the three cornered billiard match was between Ives and S,osson and result ed IS follows Ives, too; Slosson, 45S