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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-22
ABBREVIATED JELEGRAMS.

A convention called to promote the move
ment to send the negroes back to Africa is
s!imly attended at Birmingham, Ala. Tho
principal negro advocate of the exodus is
Bishop Taylor. of the NJ. E church.
1t is reported at Washington that Levi
| z. Letter, the Chicago millionaire, will be
the first ''ams ssssador" to Russia
Gladstone has consulted an oculist. who
says an operation can be performed with
| safety on the G. o. NJ. s eyes.
Edward Crudden, a Perth Amboy n J
| coachman,is circulating petition to secure
| the necessary signatures as IA and date 70
mayor. He proposes to make tine canvass
as an Independent Democrat
Obituary: At Arensvile, Ills, Henry
kirchner, aged 81. At Waukesha. Wis
Wichnell u. Bacon, aged -. At Hamil.
ton, O., Mrs. Alexander Gordon AT Port.
land, Ore, Addison r. Flint, who sur
veyed the first railroad in South America.
aged Sc.
The Milwaukee Democratic convention
nominated the following ticket on an an
TIA. p A. platform; Fer mayor Herman
r. Fehr; city treasurer H. O Frank;
comptroller, Roman Czsfwinski. city at
torney, II. w. Seeley.
General Harrison is qEotel by Indian
again DC a candidate for President
Investigation by government engineers
points to the conclusion that the Missouri
river is leaking. There is more water in
the upper reaches of the river than in
some of the lower. The engineers think
the river is rapidly dwindhng away and
viii become Il small stream
Chicagoans who went 10 London to rs
sist lmre Kiraify in the. reproduction of
the Worlds iair Conr5 OF Honor have
come back, The prujecs having failen
through.
What is believed to be n genuine casc of
leprosy has been found at Bellevue. Nv.
The victim is Harry Albury, agei IA
years.
Collector OF Chicago Rslsse Il has called
for the resignation Of all thos- cl erks IL:
his Office who are not UpJ!er civil service
rules.
Another conspiracy ID kill the king Of
Corea has been unearthed. Ten thousand
pounds of powder were found under the
council chamber. Tysenty-seven con-
spirators, including the informer, have
been arrested and Will be beheaded
Her next-door neighb or dreamed that
Mrs. Helen Van Camp, daughter Of W.
ID. Brown, one of the oldest settlers of
Omaha, vas dying, and going 10 her house
found her IL just the condition she had
seen her in her dream. Daath WAS due 10
natural causes
'Old Bill'' Bucl.worth, famous as a
scout and Indian tighter twenty years ago,
Imagine> he is : Till on the trail and has
been locked up at Omaha Oh 4 charge of
insanity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-22
Fight with stage Robbers.

SoIoMoNvILLE, Ari., March 22.-The
Fort Thomas and Bowie stage was beld
up several miles south of Solomonville at
II O'Clock by two men. Four passengers
were on the stage. All We're robbed. The
mail sacks were cut open and the regis
tered mail taken. A freighter brought
the news here and Sheriff Olney and posse
started in pursuit. They came on to the
robbers nine miles west of Solomonville
and had running fight. One of the rob
bers' horses with siX shooter was can't
ured. The posse was in hot pursuit at
last accounts, and it is believed both will
be captured
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-22
BimetalliSts i'm Convention.

DEs MONIES. Ia, March .2-The Inter
state Bimetalli,t league convention con-
vened here. The forenoon was devoted to
getting acquainted and caucusing. Among
the prominent delegates here are Governor
Richards, Ex-Governor Hansen. Lee Man
tie, +. ID. Watts, W. NJ. Thornton. J. b.
Toolc, OF Montana; Adjutant General Artz
of Kansas, Attorney General Standish of
south Dakota, General a. j. Warner of
Ohio, Colonel i. G.. Bowan and W. II.
Sknggs of Birmingham, Ala, and Captain
kalb, the free silver candidate for GOV
ernor in that state, besides large number
of Iowa delegates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-22
LIQUOR BILL PASSED.
Iowa House of Representatives Votes for n
5000 License Fee,

DEs MONIES, March 22.-The house has
passed the original liquor bin by vote
OF 81 to 10. after voting down a motion TO
substitute the Democratic license meas
ure. The bill provides for tax of 5000 on
the property of persons carrying on the
business of selling liquors and for the
payment OF the tax quarterly in advance
in localities where 65 per cent. of the vot-
ers, by petition, have signed their willing
ness to allow such payment.
The payment of THE tax is TO be a bar to
prosecution under the prohibition law.
The sales OF liquor are not Jegalized and a
failure to pay the tax brings down all the
present penalties for violation No sales
are to be made on Sundays or between the
hours of 10 p. III. and ) a. m Sales to
minors. drunkards or graduates of Keelev
institutes are prohibited. No music,
games, tables, or attractions will be al
lowed and no female persons shall be
employed around places where liquor is
sold
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-22
Interstate Irrigation Congress.

OMAHA, March 22.-Three hundred dele
gates representing Nebraska, Iowa, Kan
sas, Colorado. Wyoming, Missouri and
Montana were present ut the opening ses-
sion of of the Interstate Irrigation Con
grcss here. Among the speakers who
were enthusiastic over irrigation was
William +. Cody Bui5alo BID George
W Clement, president OF the Wichita
board OF trade, declared that congress
and the man in the White House" must
soon recognize the west and not bow down
to Wall street and the east
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-22
The Issue in Rhode Island.

PROVIDENCE, March 22-In order to
leave the issue ciear-cut before the people
the Democrats have renomiuated their
state ticket of last year, as the Republi-
cans had already done. The issue is
whether the Republican senate was right
when it refused to go into grand commit
tee to count the votes for state officers. he
cause the house Democrats hud changed
the political complexion of that grand
committee by unseating two Republicans.
The old officers have held ever the mast
year because the formal canvass has not
been made
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-22
REDSTONE is SANGUINE.


WASHINGTON, March 22.-Colonel 4. E.
Redstone, the local representative of
Coxey's commonweal army, was distrib-
uting maps and pamphlets of the proposed
march about the house of representatives,.
Colonel Redstone assured inquirers that
he WAS receiving daily bulletins from
Coxey showing that the army was gaining
great strength.
Carloads of provisions were being do
mated for the subsistence of the army and
some of the steel works in Pennsylvania
had offered wagons enough to transport
supplies. Local groups of unemployed
men were being organized in Washington
and Colonel RedStone said there would
aggregate 10000 who would serve as an es-
cort to meet the approaching army. The
projectors of the scheme say no violence
will occur. The army will make its petit
ton to congress and will then march away
and disband
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-22
Worlds Fair suit Ended.

CHICAGO, March 22.-The last act in the
famous superior court Worlds fair injunc-
ton suit has been performed. Upon the
presentation of a stipulation made by
counsel in the case Judge Stein dis
missed the suit without costs. The
Worlds Columbian exposition, which was
defendant in the suit, also released all
claims for damages against Charles w.
Clingman Attorney w. L. Mason for the
comnlainants and Edwin Walker on be-
half of the exposition signed the stipula-
|
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-22

Another Bomb In Paris.

PARIS, March 22.-A bomb was ex-
ploded in the church of Gallieu
near Grenade as the congregation
was leaving the buildings, inluring
20 persons, three OF whom NAV die
from injuries. A panic was caused
in the church, during which a num-
ber of other persons were INJURED by
being trampled under. foot. No ar
rests have been made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-22

BELvIDEEE, Ills, March e2.--As result
OF gasoline explosion here, Mrs 5 West
fall, Mrs. Barney Manley. Miss Grace
Barker and 6-months-old son of Mrs
Manley were frightfully burned. Mrs.
Nestfall 5 injuries are thought to lie fatal
The women were cleaning a carpat with
gasoline and a coal stove IN the room
lgnited the gas. The house caught fire.
but was saved
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-22
Six Young Women Drowned.

PATzCUAEo, Mex, March 22--Six young
women were drowned in Patzcuaro lake.
With twelve other people they were cross
lag the lake ill boat, intending to 20 to
Tzinzuntezan. The boat sprung "a leak
and before Il rescuinC party could reach
the party all the occupants We're strug-
CLING in the water and six disappeared.
The bodies of the unfortunate women
hnve not been recovered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-22
Electrical Exreriment Station.

WASHINGTON, March 22-The senate
committee on agriculture has authorized
the favorable report wi ich was made by
Senator Petfer. upon rs bill to establish h
an electrical experimeI, station to7leter-
mine whether electricity can be profi5ablv
applied as motive posFer i'll the propul-
sion of farm machinery Senator PETER
favorably reported the bill of Senator
Mitchell Of Oregon for The establishment
of five silk experiment. stations in the
United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-22
THE LAST RESORT.
All Efforts to Save Prender-
gast Unavailing.
he United States Court Will
Not Interfere.
Acting Governor Gill Now
Hearing the Arguments.
Hardly Thought He VIII Save
the Miserable Assassin.
Another Bomb Near Paris
The ForeiOn Wire.

CHICAGO. Mar. 22.-The United
states circuit court this morning de-
cided il had no jurisdiction in the
matter and refused to interfere in
the case OF Prendergast, sentenced TO
he hanged tomorrow for the murder
.of Mayor Carter Harrison.
Gubernatoriai Interference not Likely.
SrRINGFIELD. ILL. March 22-
Acting Governor Gill. who arrived
here this morning. said he had come
to no conclusion in the matter of a
reprieve for Prendergast. He has
appointed 1:30 this afternoon to
listen to the arguments of Prender-
CASTS counsel. 1t is not believed
Gov. Gill will interfere in the mat
ter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-22

DEADWooD, 5. D., March 22.-The worst
snowstorrn of the season commenced here
Monday night. and has kept up coutin.
uously ever since. The snow is now about
four feet on the level and stiu coming
down. Present indications are that the
snow vii. rival in depth Tie memorable
storm OF March 1th, Ssh, and 9Th Of ls7S
when it fell to a depth of six feet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-22
CorSetS.

The following are n few of
the popular corsets to be
found in our corset depart
mcnt:
Balls cOrsets,
DR.. Warmers corsets.
Il. " G.. corsets,
i. u. corsets.
Loumus cOrsets.
Dr. StrOng's corsets.
Ferris waists.
summer co,scts.
ThOmdson's Glove Fitting
cOrsCts,
No. $50 for Easter opening
at 39c each.
Our Trophy at soc,
The Lilly Satecn ut soc,
DR.. Balls kabo at 81.
Wear ruaranteed-monev re-
funded If not satisfactory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-22

INDIANAPOLIS. March 22.-Charles f..
Cole, IL years old, was arrested here while
en- route from Richmond, Va, to Chicago,
with S35 COO in Confederate money. He
was released and proceeded on his jour
ney. The boy expects to sell the money in
Chicago and had run away from his home
III Richmond The confederate money
has been family possession since the late
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-22
Ecno or the Homestead Strike.

PITTsBURG. March 22.-Elenry :. Col
lins, steel worker, has sued the Carnegie
Steel company for $4,000. He says he was
poisoned at the Homestead Steel works
during the great strike in 1892 while work
ing for the company, and he has since been
unable to work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-22
Funeral OF l.Ossuth.

TURIN, March 22.-The body of
kossuth will he removed TO Buda.
Pesth, tomorrow, and the funeral
will take place in the Hungarian cap
ital Tuesday next
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-22
.y.nt" shea Killed Eoss,

TROY, n y, March 22-The coroner's
Jury in the case of Robert Ross, who was
killed in the riot mt the polls on election
day. has rendered a verdict that the muir
der was committed by Bartholomew Shea.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-22
stole some silver Dollars.

CEyTEEvILLE. Ia, March 22-The Iowa
National bank was entered by burglars.
Several hundred dollars in silver were
taken, the exact amount lis not known
No clew has been obtained to the identity
nf thp burglars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-22

TOPEKA. Kas., March 22.-Colonel Allen
sells. one of the original Sells brothers of
circus fame, died at his home in this city
Tuesday night, aged IS He had taken an
active part in the Populist party in this
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-22

war. on scrofula and every form
OF impure blood is boldly declared
by Hoods Sarsaparilla. the great
conqueror of all blood diseases.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-22

Perspiration of the feet is sign OF
good circulation, but perception of it is
a sign of vulgarity. Neatness is sure
cure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-22
Veilings.

View Easter vcilings have
'u.t been received. At 15c
"' are Offering n large varie-
= that usually sell for 25c.
j. Zoe we are selling 80 and
Is. yy.ls.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-22
Three DAYS Left
Md Gloves.

The Elite at 6.c. in brown.
tan. gray and black, is noted
for it, wearing qualities,
equal to n 81 glove. A full
line Of sizes and shades.
suede Mosizquctairc. at
Sl.2j. new Easter shades.
regular prices Sl,5s, each
pair warranted.
The Contcmeri needs no in
PRODUCTION. For wear, fit
and finish they have no equal.
Prices Sl.35. and n full line
Of new shades and sizes on
hand.
The saxon Beauty is another
glove that has stood the test
oi time. There is no better
$f,25 glove in the countrv;-
always gives satisfaction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-22
Handkerchiefs.

SEQ what values we are offer
luG at 2c and sc; also at Sc.
l2tc. 2'c and Sc each. All
embroidered; also in pure
white and colored borders.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-22
/ les

lncruyable ties for ladies',
Easter decorations. All the
craze. \ beautiful assort-
mcnt just received.
The Dickinson press., 1894-08-25
Unfortunate EYents.

Five buildings burned at Isabel, ILL.,,
causing a loss Of $4,000.
Mart Dowcll. a wealthy farmer. was
burned to death with his home near
Ramsey, Ill.
Zachariah Bosley. an engineer at the
Terre Haute UndJ street railway pow
or station, was killed by an electric cur
rent of but $40 volts.
-Four workmen engaged in construct.
ing a flume in Granite canyon, Wyo.,
were crushed by rocks which had been
loosencd hy a blast.
The ferry boat Richmond was cut in
two by the steamer Puritan in the river
at st. Joseph. The City Of Chicago
had narrow escape, and her passen-
gers were thrown into a panic.
While Farmer Il. McClintock, near
Clinton. Iowa, was away from home,
Charles Lawt0n, an employc, climbed
to the top of Il windmill to oil it. He
fell and was killed. His body was
partly devoured by hogs when found.
A steam purifier Of the Louisville
Electric Light Power company ut Lou
isville, Ky, exploded. killing Edward
Land and dangerously injuring Adolph
Schwartz. Charles Wilson. cOlOret, was
blown through a hole in the roof, but
was only slightly injured.
Harry Morris, aged 20, and his sister
Florence. aged II, were killed near
Narka, Kan. while taking part in a
road race with Homer Hicks. Norris
buggy was overturned ut a turn in the
road and Hicks team ran over them,
killing Morris and his sister almost
instantly. Hicks has been arrested.
The Dickinson press., 1894-08-25
PITH OF THE NEWS
r. ENTS OF THE PAsTWEEK IN
A Condensed FORM.
The Latest and Most Important News
Of the World, Culled From the
Telegraph Reports of the Press
AssOcintiOns.
Warrington.

"uNnlu&tOns
The controller Of tho currency has
appointed w. l.. Rutl.,lse receiver of
the First National bank of Grant, Neb.
The senate in executive session con-
firmctl the Chinese treaty. The vote
was AZ yeas to 20 nays.
Withdrawals of whisky from bond
are expected to swell the treasury re-
ceipts by $1S,OOOOOO before ,:,c tariff
bill goes into effect.
In the agricultural appropriation bill
the present fiscal year is an item Of
$1O,03O for the study Of the economy
Of food by the people Of the United
States.
Secretary Carlisle in a letter to Sen
atOr Harris says t!:c enactment of the
free sugar, c::::l. iron ara h..-hcd wire
bills would c:.:::c IL deficiency of over
$40 100000 next year.
Secretary Morton declines to accept
Il suggestion made Hv Senator Hans.
brousil that he send Il special agent to
North Dakota to examine the ravages
Of the ltus,;.;n thistle.
Republican senators will offer several
amendments to the siippleM entail tariff
bills. including one for the repeal of
the tariff bill now in the hands Of the
president.
Tho house voted to rccede on the
senate tariff bill. virtually passing that
measure. Mr.. Cleveland will allow it
to become ii law without his signature.
The hOllSt. passed separate l:illS for free
coal, free iron ore aid free balbcd
wire.
The Dickinson press., 1894-08-25
INVESTIGATING ELY.
THE WHOLE AFFAIR THREATENS
TO BIZ A EIZZLE,
Supt. Wells Fail. to Face the Wis.,
consin State University Professor
Whom He Had Charged With
PrOmulEntinE Had DOctrlncx.

Madison, Wis, Aug. 2l.-The invcsti-
CATION Of DR.. Richard L. Ely by Il
committee of state university regents
on charges preferred by State Superin-
tendent Wells to the effect that Ely's
writings and teachings are pernicio,ls
and calculated tc cause unrest in labor
classes and to encourage labor troubles.
was productive of Il sensation before it
had fairly started. AS soon as the COM
mtttee met it came out that MIR. Wells
had written the committee Il long letter
declaring that its determination, an
III unccd ut Il preliminary meeting to
investigate Dr. Ely's teachings and ac-
tions only since he had been Il member
of the university faculty, was con-
trary to the resolution of the board of
regents, and that Unless it was will
Ing to so into the whole subject of lily's
so-calletl "hcrrtical' teachings in his
printed books hc (Wells) would have
nothing further to do with the inquiry.
Wells was absent and the committee
sent him IL letter to be Oh hand to-mor-
row evening. to which time adjourn
:ncnt was taken. The committee was
much disappointed, and DR. Ely de-
claEpl he had come GOO miles to meet
his accuscrs face to face. and now to
only find that although that he was in
the city, he dared not "sllow up"
The Dickinson press., 1894-08-25
NEW TARIFF BILLS.
Amendments Touching Sugar, Coal
and lQrbed Wire.

Amendments IOuchtnH sugar, COnl
and Barbed Wire.
Washington. Aug. 2l.-But little bust
ness was transacted in the senate to.
day owing to lack of Il quorum, and
an adjournment was soon taken. Mr..
Harris rcp0i ted the amended sugar bill.
and the coal, iron ore and barbed wire
bills. The sugar bill is amended SO
as to provide for duty of 40 per cent
straight on sugar without any differen-
tial on refined sugar, or amy extra duty
on sugar imported from countries pay.
ling a bounty. In other words, 1t is the
new tariff bill rate minus the diffcrcn-
tial. Democratic members of the COM
mittcc think that this rate will furnish
sufficient revenue without giving the
sugar trust any advantage. The coal
bill was SO amended as to provide for
reciprocity. The amendment to the
barbed wire bill provides for the
barbed wire and all other fencing wire
and the rods from which they are
made. The free iron ore bill was not
amended. The senate bill to push the
claim of the United States against the
estate Of Leland Stanford was passed
by the house.
The Republicans say there will be no
more business of Importance transact
cd in the senate this session except.
perhaps, Of the passing Of the bill cor
rcctins the alcohol schedule. The Re
publican leaders say this session il
over to all il.tcnts and purposes, and
they include in tllis the making Of
speeches as well as passing of bills.
The Dickinson press., 1894-08-25
WAR ON THE THISTLE.
minnesota Wants War Made ON


Pest.
st. Paul, Aug 2l.--Acting upon the
suggestion Of Gov. Nelson, Chairman
LisSett, of the state experiment sta
tiOn, has written Il letter to Congress
man McC'cary urging him to Introduce
a resolution in the house which will
provide fo: the appointment Of com
mission to Investigate and suggest
plan for cXttrminating the Russian
thistle. In Cldtr that concerted action
Of the national government and of the
states now suffering from the
pest may be taken the letter
suggested that the commission
be composed oi eleven members, four
to be appointed by the United States
commissioner Of agriculture, and the
other seven to be the governors Of
Minnesota, North Dakota. South Da-
k"ta. Eahsas, Nebraska, Iowa and Wis
cons;D. 1t would be the duty Of this
c"E:;i,issi'n to thoroughly investigate
the matter aud not only to recommend
to congress Il plan for exterminating
the thistle, but 10 cntlcavOr to secure
the passage Of Il uniform law in each u
these states. t. assist in the work. Eff
forts have been made to arouse the
city authorities of st. Paul and Mime
apolis to the Importance of destroying
the weed, but SO far nothing has been
dcIe in eitl:el city. although it is grow
iEs In nearly every unpaved street in
the Twin Cities 1t should be made
the duty OF tho street commissioners
to attend to- i, that all Of these pests
are destroyed before they go to seed.
Efforts will also be made to have some
plan adopted by which the weeds ON
vacant lots will he rooted out.
The Dickinson press., 1894-08-25
Altreld SINH. Wiclkea.

Chicago, Aug. 21.-Gov. Altgcld went
to Pullman to-day to investigate the
condition OF the Pullman strikers. His
visit was the result of a communication
sent to him from the strikers stating
that 1000 families are near starvation.
The governor previous to his visit fc.
fused to say what action he should
take, but it was generally believed by
strikers that they would receive i'm
mediate assistance Vice President
Wickcs, Of the Pullman company,
called upon Gov. Altgcld at the lat
ter's Office and offered to accompany
the executive on his trip to Pullman.
THE governor received Mr.. Wickcs very
cOl.lly and in - manner which was con-
strucd as Il direct snub informing the
latter that he did not wish to 70 with
him. II prefer to go alone" said the
governor. II think l can find my way
about town" Mr.. Wickcs departed ap-
rarchtly highly indignant.