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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-16
WORK WELL DONE.
What Mr.: Cleveland Has Accomplished
Purifying the Civil Service.

What Mr.: Cleveland Has Accomplished In
Purifying the Civil Service.
The Presidents message TRANSMIT
ting to. Congress the annual report OF
the Civil-Service Commission il one
that will bear close study by, all those
who are interested in that reform. 1t
shows what has been accomplished in
carrying out the Civil-Service. law,
how far the law has been extended.
and the practical difficulties that have
been contended with in breaking up
the old patronage system. Under the
old system in vogue under all recent
Administrations, every clerk every
messenger, every janitor in. the, Gov
eminent employ, held his place either
as a reward for political service. or as
aspledge that he would render polite
al service. He was henchman and
striker, and, in the proportion that he
could be efficient at primaries or at
elections, his Office was secure to, him.
In higher grades OF offices to- which
thesC ivil-Service law does not in terms
apply the principle was the same. and
merit was dependent on politicalwork-
President Cleveland has not only
rigidly enforced the law, but he has IN
practice extended tito Offices it does not
cover, and he has hon estly entered upon
the work of thorough Civil-Service re-
form. As he well says in this message, it
has not been pleasant or an easy task.
The friends of reform have condemned
him because he has not gone fast and
far enough, while the friends Of the pa
tronage system have opposed him be-
cause he went too far. In this way he
has lost the countenance and support
of the extremists on both sides, while
the great mass of opinion between the
extremes has been Indifferent.
Nevertheless, he has accomplished q
great work, to which four more
years of the same policy will give per-
manence. Step by step he has moved
cautiously along the line OF reform,
and has educated the people to a point
where they begin to look upon Cow
ernmental Office as trust to be per-
formed, and not as spoil for the re-
ward of strikers. This is an enormous
gain to honest government, the effect
of which will be felt for years to come.
The President has shown himself
to be man who acts upon the line Of
duty swithout fear or favor.
The friends of reform, who have la
bored SO zealously for it. in the years
that are past, have every reason to be
grateful to him for the stand he has
taken. Civil-service reform has come
to stay, and the only danger that can
threaten its stability is-the election of
Republican President. Chicago Her
aid
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-16
HIGHLY PROTECTED INDUSTRIES.
Average wages

The highly protected men who saw
the highly protected lumber with high
ly protected saving machinery. it will
be seen, get $215 year for so doing.
The statistics for the sawed lumber in
dustry are interesting in other respects.
Thus. the total amount paid in wages
was $31, S45, 600; the cost of material
was S146, 155, 900; together these two
items make S178. 900, 900. The total
produc. was $233, 26S. 600. Subtracting
cost of wages and material from the
value of product we find that $50, $685.
900 went TO the employers or mill own
ers, or $24, ZOO, 600 moro than the
amount paid in wages.-N r Standard
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-16
WORK AND WAGES.

A just Comparison Based on Official Re-
ports and Statistics.
In the following list the wages paid
in several of the most representative
highly protected industries are COM
pared with the wages paid in repre-
sentative industries of the other two
classes. In computing the average
wages the total amount paid in wages
is divided by the average number OF
hands employed:
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-16
fro BE CONTINUED.

A SHERIDAN COUNTY {Neb.) settlsr, in
proving up his land last week ut Rushville,
presented warrant bearing the portrait Of
JEFF Davis. The settlers father had re-
ceived the instrument for services in the
Black Hawk war, and even at this late date
the document was still good for $50 acres c4
Uncle Sans domain.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-16
NOTES AND COMMENTS.

ALL but four of the IT'S newspaR
pers printed in Georgia are against the
continuance of the war taxes.
---Cleveland's election is as sure
as is any thing not yet accomplished.
and yet the Republican papers tell us
that the stars and stripes will have to
dip to the flag Of st. George II he is
reelected. Possibly the Republican
press and party are, lying. -Bufalo
Times.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-16

Governor Alger, of Michigan,
says he has not yet subscribed to the
Republican campaign fund. Perhaps
he is waiting to see what the Republic
an Senators are going to do with the
tax on lumber. Chicago Necs.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-16

BEFORE HE KNEW IT HE WAS In IRE HAA''A
FRoLIC.
assertion of his claim which shc was sure nc
would faunt in the others face.
Norris passed them with quiet bow, and
approached Althea
dinner invitation that came away before
the evening was half over to mako amends.
If an an awkward quantity, can easily
60 again.
al wish you would.' she answered him,
honestly. az went after Carol, hoping you
would come, but she has gone and engaged
herself to that man. It isn't her fault; ner
brother is at the bottom of it, know, but II
will not be pleasant for either OF you now
Come again tomorrow, shall want to see
you"
Norris bowed he could not trust himself
20 sreak-and withdrew as quietly as he
came, leaving I.ynaa, who was out of sight
ct tho moment, name the wiser for his pres
ence on the scene.
Whatever trouble, Of his own making,
Was closing around Lyman Childer, be had
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-16

was never so vexed, never so beaten. The
chap has been playing 'possum' for days
back, in my opinion, and took the first good
chance to make his escape. I am bacl
where was when first begun
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-27

ure of diamonds, and the deed of gift OF
500, 900, IA sum very poorly representing
her due share of a certain property lost to
the family of Ramirez but for her exer-
tions.n
So ran the deed, but Louisa, in accepting
if. wrote with her own hand to Sig. Don
Ramirez that it was only as free gift, and
not in the least as restitution, that she could
accept it, and thank him for it most heartily
Men have died, and worms have eater
them, but not for love-" and the signor wal
married last week TO charming New Eng
| land girl whom he met at Newport.
| Let us wish him happiness as great as thai
of our friends John and Louisa Merton, fol
we can suggest no question
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-27

The crop correspondents of the state
department of agriculture have made the
following report for the week ending
August 25;
There has been no Improvement in the
condition of corn during the past week,
and the prevailing cool weather has not
been favorable for ripening the crop,
much of " hich is late and is maturing
yery SLOWLY The area of the growing
crop is I, O63 916 acres and is larger than
that of last season by 344, 100 acres
Tue August condition OF corn for term
of wears is as follows: 1888 ClO21; 1887
(6a); 1886 90; 1885 (9D, 1884 (9W;
1888 (SS); 1882 (65); 1881 (70); and 1881
| 900
| The area of meadows as returned by
| assessors, of 3.o43. 723 acres, is 272. 2sS
acres less than reported last season. The
average yield per acre of hay this season
| of one and one third tons, is much larger
than in 1887 o. IS tons. The hay crop
of 1888, OF 4. 423, 1862 tons. is the largest
ever produced in the state, with the eX
ception OF the crops of 1888, 1884 and
1886. The hay in price averages So. ~
per ton in first hands. which is - per ton
less than the price obtained for hay al
the corresponding date last season
The area of oats this season. of 3 s g.,
$50 acres, is the largest on record anC
the average yield per acre of 40 bushels
has never been exceeded this state
The present crop of oats is 13l III, 1s'
bushels, which exceeds any former crol
by over thirtyssix million bushels Tn
quality of oats is only medium. A larg
, area was so badly Frustrated by the storm
| prior to harvest, that the heads did NO
} fill and the grain is light.
, The assessors returns show the area c
4 winter wheat for 1885 TO be 2,llS.95
: acres, which the crop reporters say WI
average fifteen bushels per acre, maxim
The aggregate crop of the sesso
r 80 1872. $50 bushels. The area
spring wheat, according To the of
: cial returns for 1888, is 9S.037 acres al
the crop MS returned hy the correspoI
!, dents will he /, 595, 770 bushels. maxim
: the total wheat crop of the State "a 81.
92O bushels, which is 4, 25S, 500 bushe
,e less than the spring and winter whe
lie crop of 1887 The quality of wheat h
o seldom graded lower than this seaso
er and with one exception the price of whe
g in farmers hands at harvest has new
/ been as low as at present
The area of pastures of 5, So3, "
< acres, exceeds that Of 1887 by 1874
If acres. The August condition of pastnI
II for term of years is as noted: 1875
10 90; 1887, So; 1886. 90; 1885, 80; IS,
- 100; 1888, 102; 1882, 50; 1881, rs; 1s'
90.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-27

Agent Holmes, of the c., M. & St. P,
has received notice that the c.. Nj. Il 81
P will sell tickets at the rate OF one fare
for the round trip to all points in Mime
sofa. Dakota. Nebraska, Kansas, Mon
tana and Eastern Colorado for the har-
vest excursions, leaving on August 21
September / l and 25, and October 9 snC
90
For the national encampment of thu
Grand Army of the Republic at Colum
bus, Ohio, September 10 to IA, the Mil
waukee fixed rate of so 90-or on
cent per mile round trip Tickets are II
be sold September : to 8 inclusive AM
good To return September 81.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-27

Yes; | shall break the engagement,
she said. folding her arms and looking
defiant. 1T is really too much trouble
to converse with him; he is rs deaf as q
post, and talks like he had mouthful OF
mush, Besides, the way he hawks and
spits is disgusting Don't break the
engagement for that; tell him to TAKE
DR.. Sage's Catarrb Remedy. 1t will cure
him completely 3" Well, I'll tell him
[ do hate to break it off, for in all othe1
respects he is quite too charming" .
course il cured his catarrh.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-27
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.


Estate Of Heinrich Knost, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed admin
istrator Of the estate Of Heinrich Knost late
Of the county of Rock Island state OF Illinois, de-
ceased, hereby gives notice that he viii appear
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 0ctoberterm on the first Mon
day in October next, at which time all persons Az
ing claims against said estate notified and re-
came adjusted. All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this 7th day Of August, A. D. 1888.
WILLIAM KN0ST, Administrator.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-27
TAX SALE NOTICE.


Rock Island County
ToE.B Chopper, Kate Smith, C. ". Chopper;
Minnie Van Dnyn, Mrs. Elton q. Chopper AND
otners Interested in the real estate hereinafter de
.cribed You aud each of yon, are hereby notihed
that sub lot t. block 3, in Spencer Cases addi,
tion to the city Of Rock Island, In the county OF
Rock Island ana state OF Illinois, assessed in the
name Of E c. Cropper, was sold at the collector
| sale on November 30 1886, for the taxes, specia
| assessments penalties and costs due the count,
| of Rock Island for the year A. ID. 1883, to X h
| Lucas: and that that the certificate OF purchase
was afterwards assigned to me, and that the II
| of redemption from said sale will expire No
| vember 30, A. D 1855
| JOHN Z. FLEMING.
| Assignee OF K. Il. Lucas
Rock Island August % 1888
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-27
LOCAL NOTICES.

Fine candies at Krell & Maths.
Peach ice cream at Krell & Maths.
Bisaue ice cream at Krell Il Maths.
You can always depend on getting the
best and purest ice cream in the three
cities al Krell & Maths.
Do not be humbugged into buying this
frozen milk ice cream sold by some deal
ers. but 90 to Krel! Il Maths and get
good pure and rich ice cream. Parties
and families supplied on short notice.
Insure in the Boylston Insurance Co. OF
Boston, Mass. organized 1872. Assets
nearly 81 900, 900, F.. ". Hurst, agent
Office over Rock Island National Bank.
Barth & Babeock, Dentists.
No, 1724 Second avenue. Special stten
ton paid to saving the natural teeth anC
inserting teeth without plates.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-27
DR.. !. W. IRELAND, V. s.,

NRADUATE OF THE ONTARIO NETERlNA-
Iry college Toronto Cenada and member Of the
Illinois Veterinary Medical Association; office first
door east Of LOTIONS sale stable, Davenport
Calls by telephone or otherwise promptly sttcsa-
ed to.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-27

There will be an international horse
show in Paris next year, where S45, ooO
will be distributed in prizes.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-27

A steel Cal wheel is expected to rur
80, 900 miles, but very few of them evel
make that distance
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-27
VIM, McENIRY,


ATTORNEY AT LAw-Losns money on gov5
eli Il Lynde bankers. Office in Postoface block
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-27

CHICAGO NUSICAL SEMINARY. o. Loomis
tSt established 1870; tue largest and most com
plete music school in the northwest; furnace heat
| and gas throughout the sntre building; music
and all the fine arts. By their new and easy
| method of musical instruction, pupils, young or
guitar in 10 lessons what requires years by the
| old method; pupils wishing to attend from dis
| lance will find all he comforts of home at the
| seminary; room with board reasonable; send for
| new catalogue. j. H. MACDONALD.
| iune p daIn President.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-27
INTELLIGENCE COLUMN.

EOR SALE A HOUSE AND LOT
L in very de -irable location; apply TO
NJ. NJ. C0RBET'T, Atty a. Law.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-27

AGENTS WANTED FOR THE UNI
AAversal oil Heater and Burner. The house
keepers delight Cooks meal or heats room
AT cost of cents per honr. Nothing ike il ever
invented Agents are making big money. Sells
af sight Address UNIVERSAL MFG. co.
81 Market Street, Chicago, Ill
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-27

AGENTS WANTED TO MAKE $50
Aper month with the Looms National Library
Association commission also given. Address P,
o. Box 7T5, Rock Island, III. 2l-iw
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-27

NJ. J. YOUNG, Agent.
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-27
New Advertisements,
ST, JOHNS COLLEGE ES SSp gos

81, JuhNS GULlt6e NEW YORK
This college enjoys the powers Of a Universe y
and is conducted by the Jesuit Fathers II is sit
uated in very beautiful part of New York coun-
I. between the Hsrlem X. & L. ]. Sound. Every
facility is given for the best Classical, Scientific
al d Commercial education. Board and tuition
per year $500. Studies reopen Wednesday, Sep
ember 5th, 1888.
81. JOHNS HALL, Preparatory school for
boys from 10 to 1a is under the same direction.
For further particulars apply to
REV. 10 IN SCULLY, s. j., Pres
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-27
THE TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
CHICAGO, Rock ISLAND & PACIFIC.
Trains L>drt for chicago.

repot, Moline Avenue.
J. F. COOK. Agent. Rock island
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-10-26
The Last Days.

To morrow aud next Saturday will
be the last days during which the reg
istrars will be required by law to wal,
in their office for voters desiring tc
register. All who have not already
registered should therefore not fail to
do so, tomorrow or by Saturday, the
3rd of December.
w. T. Riley, the registrar for Hal
ley precinct, is very accommodating
and will cheerfully register applicant
at any time, OH application, but as he
is not required to be in his Office FOL
that purpose except next Saturday, he
may go out Of town, or e otherwis d
gagged. All who desire to vote shoule
therefore register at once.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-10-26

Probably no one thing has caused
such ii general revival of trade at J. a.
Rupert's Drug Store rs their giving
away to their customers of 80 many free
trial bottles of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption. Their trade
is simply enormous in this very val,,-
able article from the fact that it always
cures and never dsappoints. Coughs
Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Group, and
all throat and lung diseases quickly
cured. You can test it before buying
by getting u trial bottle free. large size
81. Every bottle warranted.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-10-26
All Who Possibly Can should Attend.

AIi VIM HUSSIDiy Cuu CnVuAV Attcuus
Everybody who possibly can should
attend the school entertainment next
Tuesday evening in the HALEY
Theater. 1t is for the benefit OF the
school. The cost Of printing and
circulating this prospectus is quite
high-being over tllo, this reporter
is informed. But it does good
work in advertising our superior
school facilities and bringing people
to live with US during the winter,
thereby increasing our local trade and
indirectly enhancing the valde Of our
property.
Pupils are now in our school from
Camas Prairie, Bullion, and Eastern
Alturas, as the result Of this method
of advertising.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-10-26
Mothers. Read.

The proprirtors of SANTA Able
have authorized J. A. Rupert to re
fund your money if, after giving this
California King of Cough Cures a
fair trial as directed, it fails to give
satisfaction for the cure of Coughs,
Group, Whooping Cough and ali
Throat ana Lung troubles. When
the disease affects the head, and as
sumes the form OF Catarrh, nothing is
SO effective as CALIFORNIA CAT
R-Cure. These preparations are
without equal as household remedies.
Sold at $500 a package. Three for
$3.50.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-10-26
Brace Up.

You are feeling depressed, your ap.
petite is poor, you are bothered with
Headache, you are fidgetty, nervous,
and generally out of sorts, AMI want to
brace up. Brace up, but not with slim
ulants, spring medicines, or bitters,
which have for their basis very cheap,
bad whisky, and which stimulate you
for an hour, and then leave you in a
worse condition than before. What you
want is an Alternative that will purify
your blood, start healthy action of
Liver and Kidneys, restore your vitality,
and give renewed health and strength
Such Il medicine you will find in Elec-
trio Btters, and only 50 cents bottle at
}. A. Rupert's Drug Store.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-10-26
the SECOND DISTRICT COURT.


Fourth judicial Day Of the October,
1888, Term--His Honor Chief Jus.
tice Weir Presiding-Friday, o.
+ tOber 90. E -S @
In re Ernest Worswick, insolvent.
Discharged.
Aida B Riggen vs. S P Miles,
Leave given to amend complaint, and
snake another party plaintiff.
Josiah Barnett, asst gnee, etc, VS.
P H Kinney.-Default entered. Ex-
ception taken to order overruling the
demurrer.
w S Mccormick VS. Thomas J
Edging:on ct al.-Argument on de-
murrer overruled. Twenty days to
answer.
Chas Lockhart vs. True w Rollins,
Jr.-Motion for new trial overruled;
motion to retax costs taken under ad-
visement.
George l. Murdoch VS. Harry Muir.
dock ct al.-Demurrer withdrawn by
consent. Thirty days to plead.
J NJ Burkett, administrator, ct al vs.
Toulouse ct al.-Motion for a new
trial argued and submitted.
Robert Wheeling VS. Mrs E J Stew
ens.-Default ordered. Referred t.
clerk to compute.
Schwartz VS. Observation-Disclosures
at plaintiffs costs.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-10-26
THE TORCHLIGHr PROCESSION.
1t Will be in Charge Of Messrs. Emerson
Mack, and KEEPER.

Homer Emerson, w. S. Mack, and
Scott KEEPER will have charge of the
torchlight procession to morrow even
ing. 1t will form in front of the Hose
Company's house, at 1880 o'clock,
prompt.
Word has been received from
Spring Creek, Bellevue, Broadford,
Bullion and Ketchum, of quite num-
erous delegations coming to attend
the meeting. The occasion therefore
promises to be one Of the best attend
ed campaign meetings ever held in
HALEY.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-10-26
An Absolute Cure.

The Original Abietine Ointment is
only put up in large two.ounce tin
boxes, and is an absolute cure for old
sores, burns, wounds, chapped hands,
and all skin eruptlons. VIII posi-
lively cure all kinds of piles. Ask
for the Original Abietine Ointment.
Sold by J. A. Rupert at rs cents per
box-by mail so cents.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-10-26
The Rife and Revolver to be Raified.

The rifle and revolver on which
chances have been sold during the
past week, will be ratified at kaiser's
saloon, in this city, Saturday night, of
this week, the 2.,h inst.