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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-04-20
REPLY TO ADVICE.
A friend writes


**% The public evidently fail
to understand that the DEMOCRAT
differs from other papers in the fact
that it tries to ineulcste the views
and opinions of the men who write
for it, whereas every other paper |
read is edited merely to make money
and sub0rdinates its opinions to its
earnings. Ii you can once get the
public to see the great difference be
tween a Taper of ideas and paper
which thinks only of it's profits, you
will soon be unable to print as many
copies as you can sell. = 1t
don't seem to occur to most people
that a paper in a small town may be
edited with more genuine ability
than one in 4 large city. Some OF
the brainiest men live in the coun-
try. We often find men of the first
order of intellect hid away in the
backwoods. l take several
city papers, but learn more from the
DEMocRAT than from all the others
/ read. 1t astonishes me to meet
men aspiring to Congress who are
utterly unable to converse intelll-
gently on current political questions
and when | meet with well informed
men in this State | always find that
they read your paper. = My
advice is, for you to make known the
wide difference between the DEMO
GRAFT and other newspapers. Ger
tainly, no man in this State of real
talent and ambition would be with
out such a paper if he knew what 1T
was.
We thank our friend. We have
neither time nor money to advertise
our paper:-We must depend on our
readers to make its merits known.
We have writing for us men as able
and as well informed as any en-
ployed by the metropolitan Journals.
1t is true, these columns are not APP
preciatcd by the small fry politi-
clans; having no opinions of their
own, they cannot comprehend a pa
per which is actuated by conviction;
they do not read what we write, and
it would make very little impression
on their minds if they did; we reach
and we control these small fry poll
ticians by placing the facts and by
placing correct views before the rank
and file of voters.
But we are read more than is gen
orally supposed. The substantial
men of the State subscribe for the
DEMOCRAT, and persons who wish to
inform themselves on public ques-
tions read every issue. This is es-
peeially true of the more intelligent
LAWYERS. The difference between the
DEMOCRAT and the usual village pa
per is too great to pass unnoticed,
and inquiry has convinced us that
we are reaching larger and more
influential audience than any other
West Virginia publication. Let
those who have sense enough to ap
preciate the value to them OF such
paper, exert their influence to in
crease our circulation.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-04-20
ROSCOE CONKLING DEAD.

After lingering illness of several
weeks, Mr.. Conkling passed quietly
away at 1850 Wednesday morning
at his home in New York city. Dur
ing his last hours he was surround
ed by many friends and relations,
but for several days before his death
he remained in state of delirium
and recognized no one. His death
is received with profound regret
throughout the country as that of a
man of great ability, whose force
and honesty, if not wisdom, of pur
pose during many years of public
life had won universal respect.
We cannot do better than give a
brief account of this great mans
career.
Roscoe Conkling was born at AL
bany, New York, on the 30th of Oc-
tober, 1929. He was ason of Alfred
Conkling, who held a number of high
political trusts, including seat in
the Seventeenth Congress, and the
position of Minister to Mexico: and
who was an author of considerable
note. Roscoe was educated at an
academy in his native city. AT II
wears of age he entered an office in
Utica. Before he had reached his
majority and his admission to the
bar, he received the appointment of
District Attorney of Oneida county.
He was admitted to the b:.r at 81
and Immediately began successful
career as lawyer He also sooE
figured prominently in the politics
of his State. Before he was thirty
years of age, he had won reputation
as an advocate, become recognized
leader of his party in New York,
and been elected to the United States
Congress. Having married sister
of ex- Governor Seymour, he made his
home in the city of Utica, Of which
he became Mayor in 1858. He was
defeated in second contest for the
Mayoralty, but was elected to the
Thirty-sixth Congress. taking his
seat in December, 1859. Hewas re-
elected the following year, and en-
tered the special session called by
President Lincoln, July A, 1861, with
his brother Frederick. who was cleo
ted from New York City. In his
candidacy for the Thirty-eighth
Congress he was defeated, but was
again successful in 1864, and took
seat in the Thirty ninth Congress,
where he shone as DICTATOR in the
discussion of the great question of
the period.
In the autumn of 1866 Mr.. Conk.
ling was chosen United States Sena
tor, assuming his duties on the 4th
of March, 1867. He was reelected
in 1878, and again in 1879. If the
difficulties following the Presidential
election of 1876, Mr.. Conkling took
conspicuous part, notably in the
framing and passage of the Electo-
raj Commission Act. He resigned
from the Senate in 1880. After his
retirement to private life he devoted
himself to the practice of law, max
inc New York his residence.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-04-20
Ice! Ice!

THE undersigned is prepared to serve
i the public with ICE for the season
of 1888, in any quanty desired. Ice har-
vested above town, and not affected by
any impurities arising from water con-
tanning the town drainage.
Orders for delivery solicited.
a20- ON THOMAS FRAZIER.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-04-20
THE BLESSINGS OF THE TARIFF
Philadelphia Record.

When sewing-woman slips on
her thimble taxed % per cent. } and
threads her needle taxed 25 per
cent? with thread taxed 30 per
cent. and snipps it off with scis-
sors taxed 35 per cent, and sews
a button taxed 25 per cent. on her
husbands winter flannel shirt tax
ed 6S per cent, she is quite uncon-
scious, in her effort to get on in the
world, how the blessed tariff bears
down upon her. Probably not one
woman in the land ever thinks of it.
But it is high time she should think
of it, and make her hus band who is
clothed with the right to vote, act
upon it. High taxation is the
blight of labor.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-04-20

latter part of next October. The politi-
clans who are now thinking of nothing
except to maintain their possession Of
the machinery of party, will then be
thinking of nothing except the effort to
persuade honorable men to come to their
rescua \
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-04-20

progress is a method and system of
work that can be performed ali over the
country without separating the workers
from their homes. Pay liberal; any one
can do the work; either sex, young or
old; no special ability required. Capital
not needed; you are started free. Cut
this out and return to us and we will
send YOU free, something of great value
and Importance to you, that will start
you in business, which will bring you in
more money right away. than anything
else in the world. Grand OUTFIT free. Adj
dress True d Co., Augusta, Maine.
feb17, 'SS.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-04-20

ut will teach auseful lesson to put this
editorial aside and re-read it about the
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-04-20
FOR MUSICALPEOPLE.

fa5Orders my mail promptly attended
to. Apr. u
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-04-20
MERCHANT y TAILORING y DEPARTMENT

is full of desirable goods. AS we are do
ing a large Custom business for the Fin
est trade, employing the best skilled la
Dor we can procure, and buying our
goods for Cash. We are enabled to give
you good value and guarantee entire
satisfaction.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-05
ADVICE TO MOrHERB,

Are you disturbed at night and broken
of your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teethr If SO,
send at once and get bottle Of Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. Its value is inealculable.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm,
mediately. Depend upon it mothers.
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
dysentery, diarrhoea, regulates the stom,
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums, reduces Inflammation. and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
tenn. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for Children Teething is pleasant to the
taste, and is the prescription of one OF
the oldest and best female nurses and ply
sicians in the United States, and is fol
sale by all druggists throughout the
world. Price % cents per bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-05
THE GROWING GRAINS.
Encouraging Outlook for Rock Island
COunty CrOps.


County Crops.
Crops are looking fine-never were
better at this season of the year before, y
said farmer tho other day. THE
growing grains have an advantage they
have not had before for several wears, "
the honest tiller continued, ''for the
ground is in most excellent condition.
In consequence of the recent rains, it is
solid clear down and not light and dusty
as it was last year at this time. Oats.
wheat aud corn are growing nicely, and
unless we have colder weather than we
are likely to, we vii. have splendid crops
this year. Rye is way up saw some
the other day of remarkable height for
this season"
"Stock looks well everywhere in the
county; there is plenty of water and
abundance of good pasture grass.
ILLINOIS CROP PROSPECTS,
The crop correspondents of the state
department of agriculture and the observ-
ers of the Illinois state weather service,
representing all portions of the state,
have made the following report for the
week ending June ?, to the secretary of
the state board of agriculture, concerning
the condition of the growing crops:
The reports received on this date from
all portions of the state indicate that an
abundance of rain has fallen during the
week in the northern and central divi-
sions, where the conditions have been
favorable for the growth of grass and
oats. TheIe has been an absence of
sunshine and lack of high temperature so
much needed by corn.
The prospects for spring wheat con-
tinue to improve and the present condi~
ton gives encouragement for an average
yield per acre. Excepting in the coun>
ties of Union and Pulaski, the outlook
for winter wheat is discouraging. In but
few of the southern counties will there be
even three -fourths of an average yield
per acre on the limited area of wheat that
has not been plowed up, while in many
of the leading winter wheat counties
there will be from ten to thirty-tive per
cent. of an average yield per acre.
suffering for want of warm, seasonable
weather and that the late heavy rains
will delay much needed cultivation. The
injury from cut-worms has been more
general and serious than heretofore re-
ported and more replanting has been
done this season than for several
years past. The stand of corn
is very uneven and the plant lacks vigor.
The condition of the oat crop is bets
ter than reported last week, excepting in
a few of the counties in the southeastern
portien of the state; the prospects are
favorable for nearly an average yield per
acre.
Meadows and pastures are in better
condition than heretofore reported and
with continued favorable season fair
crop of hay and pasturage is assured,
except in the counties where the clover
and army worm are destructive. Glover
in some sections of southern Illinois has
been entirely destroyed by this compare
lively new insect enemy, and timothy has
been injured in some southern counties
by the army worm.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-05
ROCK ISLAND, TUsEDAY, JUNE 5, 1883.
Shocking Accident,

SO read the headlines OF many news
paper column, and We peruse with pal.
pita,ing interest tue details of the catas~
trophy, and are deeply impressed by the
sacrifice of human lives involved. Yet
thousands of men and women are falling
victims every year to that terrible disease,
consumption (scrofula OF the lungs). and
they and their friends are satisfied to he
lieve the malady incurabe. Now, there
could be no greater mistake. No earthly
power, of course, can restore u lung that
is entirely wasted, but DR.. Perce's Col
den Medical Discovery will rapidly and
surely arrest the ravages OF consumption,
il taken in time. Do not. therefore. des-
pair, until you have tried this wonderful
remedy.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-05
$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 Wests
Vegetable Liver Pills, when the directions
are strictly complied with. They are
purely vegetable. and never fail to give
satisfaction. Large boxes containing ~
sugar coated pills, csc. For sale by all
druggists Beware of counterfeits and
limitations. The genuine manufactured
only by John C. West i Co., oos w !.
Madison ST.. Chicago, Ill.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-05

The statement is made that no less
than six species of North American birds
have become extinct during the last ten
years, and it is claimed that English
sparrOws were the main cause.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-05

In keeping the women out of their
conference il appears that the good
brothers have shown less of method in
their madness than madness in their
Methodism
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-05
IN THREE MONTHS TIME
ELECTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday. the
Twelfth day of June, 1sSs, Mt the Fifth Ward
Hose House ia the city Of Rock Isand an election
will be held for one Alderman in the Fifth Ward
for two years, which election will he opened at
O'Clock in the morning and continue open uTtil
O'Clock in the afternoon Of that day.
ROBERT KOEHLER. City Clerk.
Dated this 22d day Of May, 1855.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-05

The beauty of being able to say NO
so decisively that MISUNDERSTANDING ls
impossible. is never more apparent than
when a man asks you TO loan him
quarter.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-05

A French translation of "Dr. Jckyll
and Mr.. Hyde" has been made which is
commended by Mr. Stevenson, II will
appear In Freach review, and later in
book form
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-05
Drunkenness

Or the Liquor Habit. Positively Cured by
Administering Dr. lIaines' Golden
Specific.
1t caa be given In a cnp Of coffee or tea without
the knowledge OF the person taking IT: 1t Ia abao-
ntely harmless, and will effect a parmancnt p and
speedy cure, wnctheI the patient is moderate
drnker or an alcoholic wreck. Thousands OF
drunkards have been made tenn lerAte mon who
have taken Golden Specific In their coffee with,
out their knowledge and to-day bel eve they quit
drinking of their own free will. IT NEVER
FAIL. The system ono impregn Ned with the
specific, 1t becomes an utter impos7ibilty for tb,
liquor appetite to exist For sale by T. ii. Thomas
md Marshall & Fisher, Druggists, Rock Island.
Ills. febs-iwlv
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-05
A MANLY MINISTER.
He Honestly and Frankly Confirms a
Statement which has been called liz
Question. An Interesting and Out


The Rev. b. Mills is Presbyterian clergyman
and doctor Of divinity, whose station is at Meade
Centre, Kau. lie is AN earnest preacher, faith
full pastor and man who has the courage OF his
convictions. Some time since he made a state
ment which appeaaed m the public prints, aud
which, as all Outspoken statements do, ucCasioned
much mment Many letters were addressed TO
him upon the subject, 10 one of which Rev. DR..
Mills replied:
''Youf favor with the inclosed slip is at hand
The facts are lh' my wife was an Invalid for
several years, and on our physician, recomlnen
dation, used certain preparation with very great
benefit. l received a letter mquirng as to its ef-
fects, to which replied as fows: i am Pres
byterian clergyman, doctor of divinity, not of
medicine but am not afraid TO say that Dnny :
Formula and Duhy'- Pure Malt Whiskey are the
puresi and most efIe ct We preparations, AS medi-
cines, know OF, and my eXpvrience Is large
o e. | am temper nee man and never used and
never would advise any man or woman 10 use any
int xicant a beverage. My recommendation
Duffy's Formula md whiskey WAS made after a
thorough knowledge of their great value as medi
cines The statement was made deheratelt and
based upon facts and do moi hesitate TO and by
t. The many Temperance men who nave written
me on rs subject do not eem to fe'lize that |
was temperance man, in many cases, before
thev were born"
The above corrC oondenCe speaks for itsef. 1t
shows that an earnest, honest, orthodox mlnls-
ter, no desires the greatest physical as well as
spiritual weIl.being of the world, does not hesi-
tate to decla-e the truth about what he has found
10 be pure, valuable and good. The world won d
cert tinly be far better il there were more such
conscientious, honest and able men.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-05
Perfect Ventilation and
Drainage.

Its believed that St. Mary's sis-nnsurpassed in
its refining Influences in the high standing OF III
pupils and patrons, in the beauty and comfort o.
its appointments in the thoroughness and variety
of its Instruction in the spirit Of order and indus
try that perYades il. st Marys scheol Is recon-
mended to parents who wish 10 Place the'r daugh
ters
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-05
In a Safe Christian Home,

where they will be surrounded by good influences
while they receive the instruction and discipline
of experienced tesehers.
Reference is also made by permission to the ed.
itor Of this paper and past aud present patrons OF
the school in nearly every city in the west. Tes-
timonials are given in the Annual Register, q
COPY Of which will be sent on application to
Rev. C. W. LEFFfNGwELI,, ID, Rector,
Knoxville, Knox county, Ill.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-05

Men have arbor days and the cats have
srbor nights. Why not plant the cats
instead OF treesp
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-05
On the First and Second Floors

The building is of brick: heated by four large
boilers lighted by gas interior finished in natur-
al wood; furniture wland elegant water sup
ply unlimited: bath rooms on every floor the best
skill and material have been employed IN securing
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-05

public authorities as being made from
alum:
Kenton, Davis,
Silver Star. A. " L.
Forest City, Henkle.
One Spoon, Ne Plus Ultra,
Patapsco, Enterprise,
Empire, Cant be Beat,
Gold, Eureka,
Veteran, International,
Cooks Favorte, Puritan,
Sun Flower Albany FavoTite,
Jersey, Golden Sheaf
Buckeye Burnett's Perfect,
Peerless, State,
Crown, Silver King,
Wheeler's. Welcome.
Carleton, Old Colony.
Gem, Crystal,
Sciota, Centennial,
Zipp's Grape CrYstl. Gem,
Geo. Washington. Windsor,
Fleur de Lis, Sovereign,
Feather Weight, Daisy.
There are doubtless many other brands
of alum baking powder reside those so
far examined and named by the authori,
ties. Most of the baking powders sold
in bulk. by weight. and all sold with a
gift or present, are said to be of this de-
scsiption.
Prof. Wiley, chemist in chief of the de-
partment of agriculture at Washington.
d. c., says: "The use of alum in baking
powders in large quantity, in place OF
other acid salts, should be prohibited by
law"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-05
ALUM BAKING POWDERS.

a List Of Those Most Prominently
sold.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-05
The Location is Perfectly
Healthy.
The Highest Advantages are
offered.

French and German are spoken; special aiten-
ton is given to literary studies. Every pupil is
cared for as daughter in the family, as to her
health, manners conversation and character. All
sleeping apartments are
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-05
July 1-dw
Health is Wealth !

DIR. E. G. Vests Nerve and Brain treatment, a
guaranteed specific for hysteria, dizziness, con
VuleOns, fits, nervous neuralgia, healache, ner-
vous prostration caused by the use OF alcohol or
tobacco wakefulness. mental depression, soften
ing OF the brain resulting in insanity and leading
to misery, decay and death, premature old age,
barrenness, loss OF power in either sex, involnn
tary losses and spermatorrhoea caused by over
exertion OF the brain, self abuse or over indul
gence. Each box contains one month y treatment.
81 box or six boxes for So, sent by mail prepaid
on receipt of price.
WE GUARANTEE Blk BOXES
To cure any case. With each order received by
us for six boxes, accompanied with IS, we will
send the purchaser our written guarantee to re-
fund the money If the treatment does not affect a
cure. Guarantees Issued only by Marshall d
Fisher, Harper house drug store, sole agents,
Rock Island Ill.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-01-14
Incendie dune VILE.

La vile de Hpuma, dams la paroisse
Terrebonne, a etc d6truite par lie fen
dams l'apres-midi du 90 decembre.
L'incendie est attribute a une fssure
dams nm tuyau de chemin6e; il a COM
menc6 Vers ! heure, an centre de la
vile, Ell CONNIE lie vent souf1ait tres
fort, les fammes Sc sont propag6es 81
replacement aux batisses voisines quill
est bient6b deyenu impossible de les
combattre. Files Sc dirigeaient vers
le nord d6yorant tout a leur passage.
Quand on Wit quill NY await plus moy-
en- de sauVer aucune nlaison, on les
abandonna toutes cit Pon songea q sau
au moins la care ct rentrepot du che
min de fer de Morgan, situ6es aFextre-
mite Dord de III vile ces batIments
contenaient une valeurd 'environ $780,
900. La tache 6tait diffcile, mails les
trayailleurs parvinrent 4 arr6ter d
temps rincendie.
On estime que les pertes ~s'6leVent q
plusieurs c~entaines de mile piastres, ct
les assurances sont bien l6geres. Une
centaine de residences ont brittle Ell un
grand nombre de families 30 sont trou-
wees sans abri. Files ont et6 ~recueil-
lies dams les maisons dR voisinage, mails
une grande partie d'entr'elles man
quent absolnmenb de tout, n'ayant rien
sanv6 de Observation-Disclosures
The Opelousas courier., 1888-01-14
DON'T Experiment,

You cannot afford to waste time in ex-
perimenting when yourlungs are in dan
ger. Consumption always seems, at first,
only a cold. Do not permit any dealer to
impose upon you with somec cheap imita-
ton Of DR.. Kings New Discovery fol con-
sumption, 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 upon get
ting DR.. King'sN New Discovery, whichiG
guaranteed to give relief ia all throat.
lung and chest affections. Trail bottles
free at Hamilton & Bailey's drug store.
Large bottles 81. 8 6