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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-04
Attitude of the Blaine Mon.

There is one possible result of the death of
Roscoe Conkllng which the Republican poll
ticians here are contemplating with much in
terest, says the Washington correspondent Of
the Chicago Inter Ocean,. Perhaps the ques-
ton which has suggested itself more fire.
quenty than any other is, What effect will the
death Of MIR. Conkling have upon the Repub-
lican nomination for the Presidency? The
Blaine men have but one answer to that ques-
ton. They are very positive that the result
will be to encourage the movement in favor
Of the nomination of Mr.. Blaine. For one
thing ITO be noted-the immediate friends Of
Mr.. Blaine, whatever may have been meant
by the famous letter which is generally
termed his letter of declinatlon, do not for q
moment intimate that he il not q candidate
for the Presidency. On the other hand, they
all insist not only that he will accept the NOM
ination, but that he will be nominated. The
Blaine men here maintain that the death of
Mr.. Conkling will give an impetus within the
of Mr.. Blaine which that movemeni would
not have had otherwise
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-04
Conkling as aLeader,

The most picturesque, striking and original
figure of American politics disappeared in the
death of Roscoe Conkling, says the New York
Sua. Alike powerful and graceful in person,
he lowered above the masses of men in the
elasticity of his talents and the peculiarities
and resources Of his mental constitution az
much as he did IN form and bearing.
Tie death Of Mr. Conkling is not an Incl
deEt, but an event, remarks the New York
Herald. As apolitical influence. rather than as
apolitical leader, Mr. Conkling will be Eonored
He was not born to lead q modern democracy.
He was Coriolanus, rather than Rienzl-a
master, not q tribune. The arts Of modern
leadershp-tact, compromise recognition
ofEthe limitations and weakness of devoted
friendship unknown to his naughty
men-the centurions, the captains Of the
fifties-who were attracted by the force Of
his character and followed him from admira-
ton Of his picturesque aud splendid genius
The intense honesty Of Mr.. Conkling became
often intolerance There was no bending
that intrepid will His devotion to principle
or ! friendship was that of Loyola and not of
Taleyrand. We have lost the most agrees
sive leader in American politics since CLAY
and Webster died. thirty-six years ago. But
he ia not dead His life remains an incen-
tive, an example-let us say an admonition.
For it may be we'll to remember as IN ad-
monition that in any public career, pride, in
tolerance, and the Swift-like gift Of wither-
ing invective may retard or prevent oppor-
tunities Of lustrous service to the common
wealth.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-04

THE Thomas railroad bill has passed the
lower house Of the Kentucky Legislature.
The bill provides for the control Of the
railroads by statute and abolishes the Rail-
road Commission.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-04
Horrible Death of = schooa-1saoh.r,

HorrIos6 O01th Oh u Sch01a-Ie8chSF.
Miss Bertha Evana beautiful young.
lady who taught county school few.
miles from Fort Wayne, Ind, met ter
rible death the othae night. She had dis :
missed her school and Was sitting by the
stove when her dress caught fire. She
was instantly wrapped in flames, ran
screaming to the nearest house, and fell
dead on the threshold.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-04
A FAMOUS BASEBALL MAGNArE.
Albert G. Spaulding, the President of
the Chicago Club.

The Chicago Inter Ocean, in its series Of
illustrated sketches of well-known Chi
cagoans, prir.s the following interesting
biography of the now famous President Of
the Chicago Base ball Club:
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-04
CoNKL1NG.
Some Interesting "reminiscences
Of New FORKS Famous
h-Senat.-
His Own Version of the Reasons Lead.
ing to His Resignation from
the Senate.
The Blaine Episode OF
His Youth-His Boyhood
Home.
New York telegram.i

Funeral services were he'd over the remains
Trinity Chapel, Wess Twenty.fifth street
Rev. Morgan T. Dix ofticiated, assisted by other
clergymen In the afternoon the remains
we're vel taken on q special train to
Utica. Utica, n. J.. where the final n
torment toos place on Saturday. The pail
Hewitt, s. L NJ Barlow, Clarence A seward,
Manton Marble, Senator John C. Jones, Sena.
tor Don Cameron, William ]. Wallace, Walter
s Church. Isaac b. Bailey, and ex-secretary
OF state Hamilton Fish. In New York and
the City Hail and other public buildings out nj
OF respect to the memory of the dead states
man.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-04

WHEN you let your orchard run down it
is sign that you are running down, like
grandfather's clock.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-04

AVOID as you would death political
party that favors license in any form, high
or low.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-04

sD1Ep without the aid of q physi-
cian." Rare case!
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-04
A Notable Episode Recalled

Hon. s. s. Cox gives the following interest
ing "reminiscences of Mr.. Conkiing:
Il happened to be present when the contest
occurred between Blaine and Conkling. It
was wild SCENE It began with little mat
ter about Provost Marshal Gen. Fry. 1t was
not great theme, but it aroused intense ex-
element, inasmuch as Mr.. Conkiing had in
sinusted some dishonesty ag ainst the Gener-
al. It was hot debate. We Democrats stood
lAloof and observed it, not without some sat-
5isfaction. It began, Is great many of these
troubles do in Congress, about the report of
the debate Mr.. Conkling charged Blaine
with frivolous impertnence in putting into
the debate An imputation upon his motives.
It ended some time in April, 1866, about this
time, twenty-five years ago. But it was re-
newed ON the last day Of April
1T was 2 terrific encounter between two
men who were thoroughly iron clad by that
time It began on that day with demand
from M Blame to haze Gen; Fry, Letter
to Mr.. Conkling Is the member from the
Utica dlstriot' Then the debate began Mr.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-04

SAID an old friend to q diseonsolate
widow: II hope your good husband was
we'll prepared to leave2" The Widow
(sobbing acknowledgements? should
think 80. He was insured in six oompa-
Mes"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-04
CALIFORNIA.

seventh Annual State Convention of
Prohibition party Of California to elect
gates to the National Convention of the
which will be held ut Indianapolis
30, assembled at the Metropolitan
pile IN this city, on Thursday, when a
lament organization was effected.
were 1857 accredited delegates in at
Pnce, about one-third of whom were
On.
neral John Bidwell of Chico was elect
mporary Chairman of the convention.
lev. George Morris was elected Sec.
addition to the delegates the hall was
with prohibition workers from all
ons OF the State, making it the most
prously attended convention ever held
party IN California, giving the move-
more than its usual significance.
~ the spectators was ex-Gov. John
John, who has been canvassing the
during the winter. He addressed the
ntlon, and in the course of his re.
sa'o that the temperance movement
pay spreading in California. He
eted that the prohibition vote of
clara County will at the next cleo
Exceed that cast for the ticket in the
State at the last election. He said
y not n, o citizen of California, but he
"a the convention to send to Indian
his old friend, Colonel Sam Fowler
Glare. Cheers followed this, and there
ioud calls for Fowler. That gentle
$1,000 up; he proved to be six feet
lhches tall, and Governor St. john
nleo MIN to the convention as evi.
o. what prohibition can do for man.
~ the delegates, amid the applause
eInsued, asked if Mr.. Fowler grew
~ irrigation. Fowler came forward
sa!o ne had never drank drop of
IN MS life. He was born in I'LL
r1tlng the Black Hawk war, and was
alea from an Indian attack In q black
'nleKet. Since then he had been
lg' Dut during all his adventurous
ne never tasted whisky, and never
platform was reported by Henry
u, OF San Jose, Chairman of the
llttee on Resolutions.
Platform was adopted, after a sharp
~ ~ me form reported by the COM
Inc preamble declares the prohi-
~ Party OF California to be part Of the
IL; organization. Legalized and toll
,s Aluof traffic is declared to be an in
on 'iime. war against American civ
w. w. ana subversive of all good.
nen proceeds: eve demand the ex-
~ o. the manufacture, import, ex-
IAN ansport, and sale of all intoxicating
ns;So Dy law, enforced by effective
NV, Nv penalties; and we pledge our
give our vote and our influence
Al p =. or parties committed and
s1aH 70 use all proper means to this
fsea.y to this plank being our only
,bpp party fealty. We invite to this
,los e intelligent, law respecting, and
WV Wing men and women Of this State,
s duo a, are Interested in7the protection
oral aalas non OF its youth. in elevating
St S. standard: preserving the union
c 1hea!es' and developing and perpet-
CHRISTIAN civilization throughout the
= a ns that the manufacture, sale,
i ;b 1a alcoholic liquors is the greatest
en ,me country and the age. That the
dahaaSes women and degrades chill.
H. I us, youth and wrecks manhood,
s. ' palloss and Injuries public service,
'''sohs aud ills insane asylums,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-04
EnoN AND CALIFORNIA
|prob;bition Party on the Pacific
r.o.t Cpan the State and Ma
tional Campaigns
,r,is and Oregon Preparing to Real
4be Fruits of a Splendid
Agitation.
,,,.e Convention Meet and Choose
delegates to Indian.
apolis.
OREGON.
DreI Cor. OF tho yo;ce.1

,p,,.lnnd tOre.j Cor. OF tho Voice..
prohibition party of Oregon has
me state and national campaigns by
vsntion lasting for two days. attended
Wv of the best men and women of
T 'n and marked by enthusiasm, har-
and the determination to accom-
results. For some weeks pretty act
ork has been done in the interest Of
. v State Organizer j. w. Webb
ssn busy, and in the last week Walter
;lis of Ohio has addressed series of
lad meetings, producing a very fine
Nils was present at the convention
. vas DR.. A. j. Jutkins, Secretary of
Rational Prohibition Committee. A
progressive platform was adopted.
roman suffrage question was earnestly
Essed, and il was finally recommended
Concrsss submit to the States a con.
tiouaI amendment providing against
kimiuaton on account Of sex. Prof.
4. Campbell, DR.. Aug. C. Kinney, and
Ramp were nominated for Presiden-
Electors. These men are all former
ocrats. Nine delegates and nine alter
to the national convention were APP
led. among them being ]. w. Webb,
AMOS, G.. N. Miller, and Mrs. Riggs,
iient Of the State w. G. T. u.
e State ticket is headed by Prof. G..
kIiller, the standard bearer of 1886,
was nominated by acclamation. The
nation was rendered to ex- Senator T.
davenport, known as Honest Tim, :"
formerly an Influential Republican.
sclined it in order to canvass Marion
bty as Legislative candidate in the
e,t OF the Prohibition party.
State and Congressional election
of in June, and the Prohibition
baign begins at once. Ex-Gov. st.
has already been engaged for series
pescnes. The behavior of the old
5 in the recent amendment campaign
sted many of their temperance voters,
with proper effort the Prohibition
can gain a considerable accession.
preliminary canvass in behalf of the
il organization has developed the fact
many temperance Democrats and Re-
leans have been gained. A. w. Lucas,
Der of the last Republican State Con-
Jon, Has dCCcploO Sno IEOulDltlOu NON.
bn for State Senator in Polk County.
Yea,on, until recently stanch Re-
lean, was delegate to the Marion
BIZ Prohibition Convention.
y Republican party in Oregon suffer-
Befeat at the last State election for
the same reasons that brought
Ter to the party in Rhode Island. 1t
)hs confidence of its best men because
5 shameful submission to gang of
nous and corrupt bosses. It enters
Residential campaign without show
be slightest improvement. The most
sive act ever perpetrated in the name
be Republican party in Oregon was
elling out of Judge Waldo, Republic
(nd Prohibition candidate for the Su-
bench in 1856, by Joe Simon, Chair
|of the Republican State Committee,
Pn, as head of the party machinery.
Pi in" with band of liquor-dealers,
I'D Judge Waldo and elected his Demo.
liquor opponent, Strahan.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-04
Arrests for drunkenness.
Month.

These figures do their own talklng;
Thav show an increase in four months of
high license from 27s arrests to s1s. No
wonder the long headed liquor dealers are
CRYING out hosannahs to high lioense!-
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-04
Cause Of MIR. ConkllnR's Illness,


Henry G. Melville of New York. the lew as
sociate Of MI. Conkling, says: 1T was not the
bitter experience of the blizzard that brought
on Mr.: Conklng's trouble. He did not com
plain at ~ Of any pain or illness thereafter.
Nh. Cohkling contracted cold in Judge Hor-
ace Russ ellis Office, March go, while in con
sultatlon with ex-Surrosate Rollins, Leslie
W. RUSSELL and Horace Russell. There was
no fire in tAe room, and Mr.. Conkling shiv-
cred frequently. All next day he complained
OF pain in hil ear. The following Monday.
April 9, I received letter from him, saying
he was ill and could not attend to business.
me next ne day visited him at his rooms. He
said that he had been m perfect agony since
Friday. The physicians mad given him so
much opium. he said, that he was beside him
sell: The following Thursday I saw him
sleep in week, and could not cit or lie still
IN bed, such was his agony. He realized that
Ne ne was in desperate state, but seemed to
IN M TX the pain wasdpe to the opiate and not
coming OF him in other ways"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-04
His Boyhood Home.


On Madison avenue, near the Reformed
Church, stands the house where Roscoe Conk-
ling was born, Oct 80, 1929, says the Albany
correspondent OF the Chicago News It to-
day presents practically the same appearance
IS when that illustrious man first saw the
light OF day. It was here that the statesman,
when q boy, labored faithfully in the old
academy and acquired in it the rudiments of
an education that, in after years, made him
leader among men. From Albany Roscoe
Conkling was sent to New York and
placed under the instruction of pri-
yate tutor. There he was sbirched into the
classics" 50 he was wont to say, but liked
them less than the English essayists and re-
viewers. HIS early passion was for rhetoric,
oratory. and politics, and to them he directed
no small share of his attention Old friends
here love 70 tell OF the promise of his early
days; how, while yet stripping, his person.
atty drew about him q following. and his
oratorical gifts enchanted multitudes. He
was always a great student, and the light
often shone far into the night from his study
windows as he pored over the books in which
he sought the solution of knotty problems of
law. After reaching mans estate he fire.
quently visited his birthplace, and his old
friends gave him q royal welcome. His loss
is deeply felt here by citizens, irrespective of
party, who knew the man and honored him
for his true worth.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-04

Dyspepsia and Intemperanee.
Sir H. Thompson, practitioner OF En-
ropean reputation, in his letter 70 the
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-04
Leaves the Union Labor PARTY,
An Eminent convert in Chicago.

An Eminent Convert in Chicago.
At convention Of the Prohibitionists of
Chicago for the election of delegates to
the State Convention some new converts
to the Prohibition party were reported,
chief among them being Rev. DR.. Henson,
the noted Baptist clergyman Of that city.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-04
RUM POWER ARRAIGNED.
A Brooklyn Grand Jurys Indictment OF
the Saloon-The Source of Pauper-
ism and Crime.
A Positive Damage to the Lives and
Property Of Law.Abiding
Citizens.
[Brooklyn IN. W special.

[BrookIYn N. 70 speciall
:, The following official presentment BY
the Grand Jury Of Kings County, N. Y,
handed up to the Court Of Sessions, is
most striking arraignment Of the rum power
not only in Brooklyn but throughout the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-09
Genteel Quacks.

Yes, it pays said II big, fat physi-
clan. with name which is known
throughout the medical world. 81
have a practice worth $40, 900 a year.
Women" Yes, you've guessed it first
time. They pay $40 every time they
come into my office. When one gets on
my list | tell you she staysl" and DR..
H laughed long and loud. This is
quackery -gilt-edged, genteel quackery-
to keep suffering women paying tribute
year in and year out, and doing them no
good. DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
cures the peculiar weakness and diseases
of women. 1t does not lie to them nor
rob them.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-09
LOCAL NOTICES.
BIrkenfeld's for ice cream.

Blrkenfeld's for ice cream.
Lots in Guyer's addition for $3.50.
For fine box of French candy go tc
Krell Il Maths.
Milk shake, delicious and refreshing
Krell & Maths.
New cocoanuts just received at Krell
It Maths. All guaranteed to be good.
The best ice cream and the finest fitted
parlors in the tri-cities at Brkenfeld's.
John Evans keeps grass seed, millet
seed, baled hay, straw and chicken feed
Insure in the Boylston Insurance Co. of
Boston, Mass. organized 1872. Assets
nearly 100000. E. W. Hurst, agent,
Office over Rock Island National Bank.
E. E. Parmenter, attorney at law.
Makes collections. loans money and will
attend to any legal business intrusted to
him. Office, postofflce block, Rock Isl
and, His ds&w1y
Barth & Babcock, Dentists.
No, 1924 Second avenue. Special atten
ton paid to saving the natural teeth and
inserting teeth without plates.
Ladies out shopping will do well by
stopping In at Krell & Maths finely fitted
parlors and become refreshed by eating
a dish of their delicious ice cream or
drinking a glass of their famous new
drink-milk shake.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-09

You cannot afford to waste time in ex-
perimenting when your lungs are in dan
ger. Consumption always seems, at first
only cold, DO not permit any dealer
to impose upon YOU with some cheap
imitation of DIR. Kings New Discovery
for consumption, coughs and colds, but
be sure you get the genuine, Because he
can make more profit he may tell you he
has something just as good, or just the
same. Don't be deceived. but insist ups
on getting DR.. Kings New Discovery,
which is guaranteed to give relief in all
throat. lung and chest affections. Trial
bottles free at Hartz & Bahnsen's drug
store. Large bottles 81.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-09
$500 Reward,

We will pay the above reward for any
case of liver complaint, dyspepsia, sick
headache, indigestion, constipation or
costiveness we cannot cure with Vests
Vegetable Liver Pills, when the directions
are strictly complied with. They are
purel y vegetable. and never fail to give
satisfaction. Large boxes containing 80
sugar coated pills, 25c. For sale by all
druggists. Beware of counterfeits and
limitations. The genuine manufactured
only by John G. West & Co., 862 W .
Madison St. Chicago, III.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-09

Nearly all diseases originate from in
action of the liver, and this ia especially
the case with chills and fever, intermit
tent fevers and malaral diseases. Tc
save doctors bills and ward disease. take
Simmons Liver regulator, medicine
that increases in popularity each year,
and has become the most popular and
best endorsed medicine in the market for
the cure of liver or bowel Diseases
TELEGRAPH. DUBUQUE. Iowa.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-09
That Tired FesIing

Affiicts nearly every one in the spring
The system having become accustomed TO
the bracing air of winter. is weakened by
the warm days of the changing season,
and readily yields to attacks of disease.
HOODS Sarsapsril!a is just the medicine
needed. It tones and builds up every
part OF the body, and also expells all i'm
purlties from the blood. Try it this
season.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-09
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate of Ephraim ". Adams deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed aimlh
istTstrix OF the estate Of Ephraim W. Adhm-, late
Of The cousty of Rock Island. state OF Illinois, de
ceased, hereby gives notice that she " | appear
nc tce Of The clerk Of said court, in the city Of
Bock Island, al the August term on the first Mon
dav in Aurust next at which time all pei sons Az
inS claims against said estate notified aud re-
ouested TO attend for the purpose Of having the
same adjusted All persons indeb ed to said estate
are requested to make Immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this 18th day Of May. A. ID. 1888.
ANN d. ADAMS Administrative
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-09

1t is reported that the first.run of Da,
kota tin was put through the new smelt-
ing process at Rapid City successfully,
and plans for the erection of large works
FOR treating tin are in course of execution.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-09
The Only Perfect Remedy

For hahitual constipation, dyspepsia, ard
kindred ills is the famous California
liquid fruit remedy, Syrup of FIGS. 1t
strengthens as well as cleanses the sys-
TEN, it is easily taken, and perfectly
harmless. Hartz & Bahnsen, Agents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-09
DIR. ]. w. IRELAND, v. S.,

GRADUATE OF THE ONTARIO VETERINA-
Ury College, Toronto, Canada, and member of the
Illinois Veterinary Medical Association office first
door east of L1rtOn's sale stable, Davenport
Calls by telephone or otherwise promptly atEead-
ed to.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-09

Locomotive "a of the Cumberland Val
ley Railroad is noted down there because
during the war 1t was bought for S23, =
600 You can buy better one now tor
IS OON
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-09
EXECUTOR's NOTICE.

Estate OF Jacob Wolf, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed eEecu-
tor Of the last will and testament Of ACCT Wolf
late OF the county of Rock Island state of Illinois,
deceased, hereby gives notice that she will ap-
pear before the county court Of Rock Island
county, at the office Of the clerk Of said court,
in the city of Rock Island, at the July term
on the First Monday in July next, ut which
time all persons having claims against said es
tate notified and requested to attend for the
purpose Of having the same adjusted. All persons
indebted TO said estate are requested TO make i'm
mediate payment to the undersigned.
Dated this 10th day Of May, A. D., 1888.
CATHERINE WOLF, ExecutriK. ;
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-09

William Sherwood, of Baltimore, Md.
will spend one year in prison for stealing
q hihle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-09

The Arizona Hoaoler announces that it
will soon publish a thrilling story of life
on the plains, entitled THE Old Girl, "
by the old boy.