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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-12
Scores ON the Bali Field.

Chicago, June 12.-Base ball records
made by League clubs yesterday were:
At Washington-St. Louis 8, Wash
ington s.; at Baltimore - Cleye-
land 4, Baltimore. s; at Brooklyn
Pittsburg 8, Brooklyn 4; at Philadelphia
Chicago I, Philadelphia 10; at New
York-Cincinnati ?. New York 1; at
Boston-Louisville 4. Boston 8; (secend
game) Louisville 4, Boston II.
Western League: At Detroit-Kansas
City 8, Detroit 2; at Columbus-St. Paul
9, Columbus IA; at Grand Rapids-Mil-
waukee 8. Grand Rapids 10; at Indianap-
olis-Rain.
Western Association: At St. Joseph
Des Moines 4. st. Joseph s; at Burling-
ton-Quincy 8. Burlington 4; at Du-
buque-Cedar Rapids 8, Dubuque "a; at
Rockford-Peoria 1, Rockford 8.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-12
head Cut on by a Train.

Oshkosh. Wis, June 12-CharlesF Foust.
carpenter aged so years, residing in
this city, was struck by a Wisconsin
Central train just north Of the city
limits yesterday morning and instantly
killed. His head was .cut off and his
body mansled in a fearful manner. He
was walking alcng the track and watch
ing a train on the Northwestern road
which runs parallel to the Central
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-12

Washington. June 12.-The reput.
licsu senator's in caucus today failed
to reach an agreement on the Hawaii
An reciprocity treaty and adjourned
with the understanding that another
caucus be held tonight or Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-12
Poison In the Ice Cream.

Frankfort. Mich. June 12.-Twenty
members of the Fortnighty club. a swell
Frankfort social organization, are in a
critical condition. as a result of eating
ice cream. Analysis showed verdigris
in large quantities. the freezing being
corroded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-12
All Quiet in Montana.

Washington, June ia telegram re.
ceived at the war department from
headquarters at st. Paul states that all
is now quiet among the Indians in
southern Montana and that it is safe to
Withdraw the troops sent from Forts
custer and Keogh. which will be done.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-12
Three Deaths by Accident,

Toledo. o., June 12.-Yesterday was a
great day for accidental deaths In this
city. Otto Reidemeister. plumber, was
asphyxiated while at work fixing a gas
main on a crowded street. Fred Huel,
a tailor. Of Swayzee, Ind, dropped dead
In a restaurant, and an unknown man
was cut to pieces in the Pennsylvania
yards.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-12
One Thousand Camp. of Ex.cons.,..

New Orleans, June 12.-Adiutant
General Norman. by direction of Cen
eral John B. Gordon. commanding Unit
ed Confederate Veterans, has issued an
order announcing that 900 camps have
been registered in the United States
Confederate Veteran association, with
application for over 100 more
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-12
The weesiy I,.nk abatement,

New York, June 12.-The weekly
bank statement shows the reserve
increased es.2s0.0O0. The banks
hold &i7, 100000 in excess Of the
legal requirements.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-12
A Loadon Excursion Disssssr.

London, June IAN excursion
Was defsiled near Welshampton at
midnight. Nine persons were killed
and 25 wounded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-12
Archbishop Jaunsen Dead.

New Orleans, La. June ~ Arch
bishop Jannsen died on board the
steamer Creole on his way to New
York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-12
weli-Knowu Turfman De.a.

Lexington. KY. June 12.-Byron Nc
Clelland. the well-known turfman. died
at Sis o'clock last night.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-13
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
The Arbitration Treaty To Tie Dis
posed Of Today.

Washington, February 1.-THE feature
of today's discussion Of the Anglo-Ameri-
can arbitration treaty by the senate was an
effort to reach basis whereby the treaty
could be disposed OF and other business
taken up. The session closed with an an
nouncement by Senator Sherman, chairman
of the foreign relations committee. that he
would issue a call for meeting OF his
committee TO be held previous to tomor-
row session of the senate with the hope Of
being able TO present an amendment that
would be so acceptable to the senate as to
make 1t possible to secure the ratification
of the treaty before adjournment tomor-
row He also announced that he would
not ask the senate to devote more than one
more dag to the question this session. This
announcement had been preceded by de-
bate In which a large number of senators
had participated, lasting from j until .
| o'clock. There we're several speeches on
the merits of the treaty as such, but these
were iuterspe rsed through the entire pro-
ceedings with suggestions looking to the
importance of speedily disposing OF the
treaty either temporarily or permanently
by agreeing to a postponement unti' the
| next session or by q dlrect vote on tHe
document. which would result either In
its ratification or rejection. The sugges-
| ton which appeared to meet with the most
general favor was one looking 10 the post
nonement of further consideration until
| Immediately after the 4th OF March and
the prediction was freely mace atter au-
iournment tonight that this would be the
nrtcome. There were innumerable snort
speeches during the day, but the pdincipai
addresses on the merits Of the treaty were
made by Senators Daniel, Stewart, Hoar'
Lodge and Chandler. The proposition aa-
vaneed yesterday by Senator I1rne that
any negotiation under the treaty wouio,
under its terms, necessarily be submitted
IN the senate Just as would any original
treaty forms the basis OF the prooeenlhRs.
II was generally conceded by all those
who spoke that II there could be any as
su,ance that this Interpretation would De
laced In the treaty If accepted, there
Would be no special opposition TO It's rati-
s;catton Senator Turpie contended that no
o,hsr nositicn was possible in view Of the
trdisnutable fact that the senate was part
n the treaty making power oil the ohi'eu
States, 49,. - or,o
senator Daniel, however, TOOK an oppo,
10 view as did Senator Chandler ana
80, ~ the other senators VINO spoke
Ss,or Dapiel made an elaborate argu-
sn, taking a view radically diHereh'
from that advanced by the indiana sena.or,
ard showing that from his point OF vie~
,he government OF the United STATES "ou,.;
nv the acceptance OF the treaty place i'a'''
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-13

to the document rs "hrlof drawn by
Hon. A. S. IIartwell chief counsel for the
corporation OF sugar planters and lawyers
now posing an the Hawaiian republic.
having no legal force whatever void when
IN any court Of equity In any civilized
land"
lle further says TINT the queen was forci-
hly confined in the Ioani palace. and being
told that those she loved, her personal
friends. were awaiting execution, signed
the act Of ahdlcatlon as the only means to
save them.
"Thc ring Of advcniuprs knew their vic
lin" says Mr Palmer. "iind they proposed
her immediate death they could not have
terrified her but 10 save those she loved,
she executed the document"
lie further says that not only was the
quscn's signature obtained Under duress.
hut tha, it was worthless from another rca-
son (, was not her legal signature Her
Prosecutors overtcachod themselves. he
says aud oui Of oXcess OF caution required
her 10 sikh as "Liluokalani poninis."
which was not her legal signature. Legally
there 10 not and never was such person,
The document should have been aligned
"Lilimokahni Regina"
Mr. Palmer. who refuses TO admit that
he speaks for Liliuoknlsni by direction.
oonos his card by this statement. perhaps
sigu'nrnut of future intentions;
NO question is ever settled until I, is
eo,tlod right and that the whole Hawaiian
matter should he properly reviewed Ia the
opinion OF great many OF the people OF
| tho United States"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-13
Foul Play Suspected.

Little Rock. Ark, February ~ d.
Bell of Dodge City, sheriff OF FORD county
Kansas. was in Little Rock today Trying
to obtain information as to the whe'e
abouts of George Doolittle, wealthy farm
or NJ Nineola Ford county, Kansas. Dog
IittIa iart his home about January WIN
$1,000 in his possession, intending 70 nuy
cattle in Arkansas. His family heard ,, IRON IN
MIN regularly till January 2S, since whien
date ali trace of Doolitte has been lost.
His last letter was dated at Van hureh
Sheriff Bell has searched all over the State
for Doolittle and believes that ne nus peen
murdered and robbed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-13

| Washington, february t2.-,-Tho repubIic-
nm members OF the ways and means com
mittee made important progress on the tar
III bill. They decided upon the rates for
pulp and printing paper and hNed several
imDoriant Items In the metal schedule. The
duties ON pulp were changed from nd val
orcm as In the Wilson bill, which makes
them 10 per cent. TO specific duties. some
what below tho Mckinley rates The new
rates, compared with the Mckinley rates.
follow;
Mechanically ground wood pulp, now rate
Ia cetls, Mckinley rate $50 per ton
chemical wood pulp, unblrached. new rate
l Lie cents per pound. Mckinley rate 81
per ton. chemical wood pulp, blcached, new
rate u cent per pound Mckinley rate 81
per ton.
ON printing paper suitable only for books
aud newspapers the Wilson rate, which
was II per cent ad vaorom on both classes
unsizcd aud sized or glued Ia retained. In
the Mckinley law the unsizcd was IS per
cent and The SIZED - per cent The pulp
paper manufacturers recommended 10 the
committee that the I'D yRlorem rate on pulp
be changed 10 equivalent specific rates and
that the duty or paper he left unchanged.
In the metal schedule the conference de-
cidod to continue the present rates %
nickel and zinc which are; Nickel, niclsi
oxide. alloy In which nickel is the article
Of chief value. 6 cents per pound; zinc In
blocks or pigs. cent per pound, In sheets,
nc, polished nor further advanced than
rolled. i l-2 cents per pound; zinc. old and
lit only to be manufactured. VI OF cent
per pound,
The Mckinley rates on type metal were
restored They are LIZ cents n pound for
the lead contained In the metal and Is per
cent ad yaiorem on new type, The present
rates are n at cent per pound and 10 per
cent ad valorom.
For the basket clause" which covers all
metal articles rot specifically provided for.
the Mckinley rate of AZ per cent ad valo-
rem was substituted for the present rate
NJ m nor cont
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-13
other centcrs obtained no special compen.

other ccntcrs obtained no special compen-
satiop.
Messrs Gardner tRop) of New Jersey and
Pearson tRer) of North Carolina defended
the appropriation. The latter called attcn.
ton to The TACT that the hill Appropriated
$50 Geo for eXpediIing thc mats 60 the is
lands OF the Pacific Were not the dcmo-
Gratis AMI the republicans OF 'he suuth, and
even the ponulists, entitled to as much
consideration as the residents ot the south
Sea Islands lie said 1t expedited the
mails to the South some twelve to fifteen
hours.
Mr. smpkins QiepD of Massachusetts
opposed the appropriation and called alton
ton TO the fact that for several years none
of the money had been expended between
Boston and New York After some further
remarks The general debate closed and ;he
bin Was taken mp t0r amendment unior
the five minute rule.
Mr.. Southard (i,ep1 OF Ohio moved 10
strike out the provision for an nppropria
ton for marine free delivery at Detroit
designed TO abolish the use of a steam
launch and to oonfine the service to row
boats He said the proyiso could cripple
this important service at Detroit.
Mr.. Belknap Ncm) of Illinois aud uthcf
representatives, of tho cities OF the great
lakes supported the amendment, which Was
agreed to.
On motioa of Mr.. Talbert CDcm) of South
Carolina the appropriation Tor tree rutat
delivery was increased IRON Soouoo 10
| 100000.
Mr.. Williams offered IN amendment TO
the appropriation OF $saop0 for the trans
pnrtRton of the mails, a proyiso 10 limit
| the compensation TO non aided railroads to
| the amount psid iahu grant rafireAdn n
support OF his amendment he recalled Mr..
| LIQUIDS statement yesterday that lana grant
railroads made good proiii III carrying thc
mails at The reduced rates, me amend
mont was ruled out on Il point OF oFher'
While the discussion was IN progress as
to the rlte oil compensation a,loMt" s'''o
car mail service. MI Hepburn ,Repl NJ
Iowa asked what Junction the ears per
formed mn.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-13
Rally In steel Rails.

Chicago. February 12.-There was @
sharp rally in the prices today quoted for
steel rails In Chicago. but aside from this
there was little change In the status OF af-
fairs resulting from the collapse OF the
great steel rail trust In the absence Of
President Gates Vice President Palmer Of
tho Illinois Steel company made this state
ment: "Our price for rails today Is s2l a
ton in Chicago We have booked heavy
tonnage, but sold no rails whatever at less
than slS ton. Chicago. We do not know
what prices are being made by Other
works"
The Carnegie company also showed q
disposition to let up. but the advance was
almost wholly In the Chicago market
While sales were made in Chicago today
il is known that rails could not be bought
OF the Carnegie company today for lest
than SIS. an advance Of 81 over tho day be.
fore.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-13
pontofncc Letter Dox Case.

Washington, February ihe htloihey
general probably will file demurrer with
In few days to the rule TO show cause
why an injunction should not be issued ny
the equity court to prevent the govern
ment from carrying out the letter box
contract awarded to Maybcrry Z" EilIs oil
Detroit, Mich, The demurrer VIII set form
tho postmaster generals discretionary pow
err and right 10 reject cry or ~ BIDS
Mr.. Machen. general superintendent OF
the free delivery system, says regarding
the SUR that he has papers setting out mat
his cousin. Arnold j. Machcn OF Toledo,
was financially Interested in the box OF
solomon c. Wynn OF Toledo. who is suing
for the Injunction; that upon learning OF
his relatives connection he advised MN %
discontinue it and later reported the fact
TO Postmaster General Wilson, asking not
10 be appointed on the awarding commit
tee ard protesting against the consideration
OF the bid in view of these embarrassing
a ctap
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-13
SENATE AND HOUSE,
Resolutions Presented to Abroaate
the Clayton Bulwer Treaty,
ACTION ON THE ARBITRATION TREATY
The Senate Will Dispose of the
Treaty Today.
ACTION ON THE ARBITRATION TREATY
FOR POSTAL APPROPRIATIONS.
The Bill Passed the uou.c win, r.
e"dments--Rcnding of the Sun.
DRY Civil Appropriations Riil,

washington, February 1.-THE senate
'oday passed a resolution, offered by Mr.
fiiii OF New York, requesting Secre.ary OIL
hey to use efforts toward betterinE the
condition OF Sylvester Scovel. the newsna- =
per correspondent imprisoned in Cuba. and
to insist on all treaty rights to which no
is entitled.
Mr.. Morgan Of Alabama offered resolu
ton for the abroeation OF the Clay ton Bull
wer treaty, and indicated purpose to call
up the resolution tomorrow. Beyond this
the proceedings of the brief open session.
lasting less than an hour, were OF ron
tine character
Washington, February 1o.-Mr. Hill
(Dem) of New York presented in the SEN
ate resolution which was agreed to with
out opposition or comment, reciting that
sylvester Scovel. a citi2cn OF the United
states, Is under arrest in Cuba upon no
SPECIFIC accusation of crime, the prisoner
being held in disturbed part Of the island
and in imminent danger OF death through
disease or violence The resolution con
Guides with request On the secretary OF
state TO use his good offices in sooveis be-
half toward securing his removal to Ha-
vala. and to insist that he shall have all
the rights and privileges secured to Ameri-
can citizens by treaty between Spain and
the United States
Mr.. Morgan Deml of Alabama followed
with the following joint resolutions
''Resoved. etc, That the treaty known as
NJ luH l.T4s ha
United States and Great Britain. which was
concluded on the 18th day of April 1850. is
| hereby declared to be ahrogated."
The resolution remained on the table.
Mr.. Morgan said he desired to let 1t go I'M
til tomorrow. In the debate On the arbitra .
ton treaty the senator said the treaty
shout be abrogated to protect our rights
respecting the Nicaragua canal.
Mr. Sherman CRepl of ohio presented a
Joint resolution approprlatng $50, 400 for
the congress onal expenses incidental TO the
forthcoming inauguration, which was pass.
ed.
The bill WAS passed authorizing the APP
pointment of an additional Judge OF the
United States court in the Indian Terri
tory.
Among the bills presented was one by
M. Frye (Rep.1 of Maine for the participa
tion of the cadets of West Point and An
napols in the Inauguration ceremonies.
legal discussion occurred when Mr..
Pettigrew Cpopl endeavored TO amend the
bill relating to timber culture. which had
been recalled from tho president.
Mr.. Hi Dem.1 of New York contended
that il was beyond the power OF congress
TO amend bill In substance after 1t had
once gone TO the president. 1t was farce.
he said and an evasion Of constitutional
provisions on his motion the question was
referred to the judiciary committee for a
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-13
Authority 10 Governors.

Washington, February 1.-THE house
committee on judiciary today decided to re-
port iavorably hill giving authority to
governors OF Territories 10 make appoint
ments during recess OF the executive
council to any office which becomes va
cant during the recess. and the appoint
ments 10 which must be confirmed by the
council The commissions are to expire AT
the close OF the next recess OF the council
The bill also empowers governors OF Ter
ritories-to remove any officer appointed by
thpm
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-13
senate CopIIrmations,

Washington. February 12-JThe senate
today confirmed: Carol ID. Wright OF
Massachusetts,. to be commissioner OF labor !;
Martin L, Knapp OF New York, to be In
terstate commerce commissioner; w. O.
Lee 10 be postmaster at Wynnewood, I. r.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-13
THE HOUSE.
The Postoffcc Appropriation nil
Was Passed.


Washington, February 1.-THE statue OF
Abraham Lincoln, In the old hall of rep
resentatives, was draped today In the
American flag and wreathed with flowers
in honor of the eighty-eighth anniversary
of his birth, but the house did not suspend
business. Or the contrary. 1t celebrated the
ar niyersary by discussing the necessities
of the postal service and passing the post
office appropriation bill. The perennial
fight was made to strike out the appropria-
ton Of $l96, 900 for special mail facilities
from Boston to New Orleans, but II was de-
feated-46 to lO7, although that portion Of
the appropriation providing special facili-
ties for Boston to New York was stricken
out after It, had been shown that this part
of the appropriation had not been expended
for several years. The bill as passed car
ries 395. 1914.
Washington, February 12.-The house
today resumed consideration of the postof-
flee appropriation bill. 1t was agreed that
the general debate should close In one hour.
Mr.. Browneil (Rep.) of Ohio resumed his
argument against the appropriation Of
sls6 900 for special mail facilities from
Boston to New Orleans Replying toj Mr..
Swanson's remarks OF yesterday, he de-
ciared that IL was absurd TO say that the
Southern railway carried more mail than
any other trunk line in the country. Therc
we're. he said. twenty-five trunk lines which
carried more mail than the Southern. lie
referred to the advantage gained by the
New York papers by this system and point
ed out that newspaper specials which run
out OF Chicago. ST. Louis. Cincinnati and
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-13
Queen LII Won't give up.

Washington. February l2.-lndas a.
Palmer. the representative OF ex-oueen
Llliuokalani OF Hawaii, in card to the
Evening Star today declared that the act
OF abdication OF the ex-queen was procured
under duress and is void for this reason and
because Of legal informallties. He says
thai the queen OF Hawaii has ncYer been
given legal abdication and is still the
lawful ruler. even II she forbears to en-
force her legitimate rights.
IL Is believed that Liiiuokalani Inspired
the card,
AZ the Hawaiian legation IL was read
with interest. but without concern, and IL
there regarded simply as an expression from
a royalist standpoint Of an cyentful eri-
sode in Hawaiian history. but as not at all
likely TO have any practical influence.
Mr.. Palmer's card was called forth, as he
explains, by the publication In the Star re-
Gently OF the queens abdication. He refers
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-13
I,O,.ul.

J. l.. Malone, the worlds champion pool
player. gives an exhibition OF his skill.
Death of an old settler of Harris county.
II. p. Boyce acquitted of the charge of
murder
The st. Alary's ten days mission.
A holdup at the depot.
For the G. A. r. encampment.
The Harvard Quartete at Turner hall
The Salvation Army's programme for
the coming week.
A Katy caboose robbed.
Death of the widow of Ex-Governor Hen
dnrsnn Of TnXa.s
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-13

NEW YoRK-The New Jersey Athletic
club carnival of sports. which is to be
beid in Madison SQUARE garden tom ght.
Is attracting great deal OF atte9t9n
from The athletic world, IS Two OF tn ne
Amateur Athlete union champlotshlps , ~
America Will thon be held-the ten mle
run and the two mile steepleehas2.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-13
ToDAY's FORECAST.

CHICAGO--The University of Chicago
and the Northwestern university will con-
duct a iolnt indoor athletic meet in the
formers gymnasium.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-13
FIGHTING IN THE STREETS.

London. February ii.--A later dispatch
TO the Times from Canea says that the en-
tire Mohammedun population Of Malcsi
Temenos. Pyrgioisa and Monofati entered
HerakIion. attacking and assauling tho
Christians In the streets and pilaaing tho
shops and houses, II is stated shat tho
soldiers assisted in ths work under.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-13

cHICAGo-A meoaang OF the National
Da.ry union will I've held here today. a
president and other officers are to he
elected and other important business VIII
come up.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-13

LONDON--Today is the date set for the
opening of MIR. Reerbohm Trees elegant
new theater with a strong attraction. II
will be one of the hanisomest theaters in
London.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-13

Bill to regulate Insurance companies In
troduc I'd in the senate.
Resolution passed in the senate to APP
point a Joint committee to investigate tue
school book question.
Bill passed in the senate allowing county
conVicls 30 cents per day.
March 20 fixed by the senate as the day
of final adjournment of the Twenty-fifth
legislature.
Bill passed IN the house to regulate the
turning out of stock in counties where
the stock law IL in force.
House finance committee kills the bill
prohibiting the making of gold contracts.
Wards bill to prevent election frauds
creates discussion and some strange ad-
missions are made by it's opponents.
Senate committee favorably reports
Burns bill for a constitutional amendment
allowing cities to tax abutting property
for street improvements
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-13
The Markets.

Cotton futures or points lower at
New Orleans. spots reduced Lie
Eggs very scarce G Houston. Sales
made at 1SGl2oc.
Northern markets closed on account OF
Lincoln Day.