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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-22
Spooner Is Glad to Hear IL.
sKIRMISH OVER A DECISION.
The House Divides Politically on g
Question of Order.

The House Divides Politically on q
Question of Order.
There was long debate in the house yes
terday over a point of order raised by
Bland. of Missouri, who wanted the journal
corrected because it did not appear therein
that when Bland demanded tellers Monday
on a motion TO adjourn, the speaker said:
There is no provision for tellers. BANDS
motion TO correct was defeated and he
again demanded tell-rs.n The speaker re-
fused to appoint them and said there was no
ground for such demand Bland appealed
and in the debate which took place Carlisle
and all the Democrats opposed the speaker
ruling while the Republicans upheld it.
CarIisle's View of the Matter.
Carlisle held that the parliamentary law
must be construed in relation to its modifica-
lions by the rules of former congresses. 1t had
been held from time immemorial in English
speakin ing legislative assemblies that no pre-
siding officer could make an absolute, final
decision TO bind the body over which he pre-
sided
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-22
Reed Defends His Ruling.

The speaker stated that he could not see
how the rules of the last house could govern
the present house indirectly. The fact that
they had been made as rules showed clearly
the necessity of special enactment That
there was no arbitrary control of the house
by the chair was shown by the fact that at
the moment an appeal from the decision of
the chair was pending. The chair had no
objection to ordering tellers, but it was not
a question of personal preference; il was a
question of right. As to the possibility of
the speaker making q false count which the
tellers could rectify. a rule OF the last house
provided that one-fifth OF a quorum must de-
mand tellers and the speaker must count
that one-fifth Ultimately. therefore, the
speaker was the counting officer.
The House Sustains the Ruling.
Cannon moved to table the appeal, and
this was carried-149 to l36-and the journal
was approved A number OF bills were in
troducad, among them one authori zing DR..
W J. Hoffman, of the bureau of ethnologl
TO accept decorations conferred by the king
of Portugal, the president of Venezuela
and the Norwegian government; another
by Dorsey of Nebraska, was to reduce the le-
gal tender reserve fund from 500, 600 900 to
s25, 0O0, 600, and apply the SIS, 600 900 to the
payment of the public debt Tue Oklahoma
bill was still pending when the house adj
iourned
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-22
The Protection of Our Forests.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 22-The presi-
dent sent to the house yesterday a letter
from Prof. I. c. Mendenhall. superin-
tendent of the coast survey and president
of the American Association for the Ad-
vancement of Science, containing q
memorial prepared by committee of the
association relating to the preservation Of
the forests on the public domain The presi-
dent earnestly recommends that adequate
legislation may be provided to prevent the
rapid and needless destruction of the great
American forest areas
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-22
THE WORLDS FAIR MATTER.
A Vote on Location Likely To Be Taken
Next Tuesday.

Vote ON Location Likely To Be Taken
Next Tuesday.
WASHINGTON CITY, Jan 22-Business was
begun in the Worlds fair committee yester-
day, with most of the members present 1t
was decided that no speeches should be heard
by the committee Then Springer's resolu-
ton to have the house vote on location to-
morrow was talked on for an hour Spring.
er said it was important that prompt action
be taken, as the time was short. The reso
luton was finally given to a subcommittee
consisting OF Gambler, Hit and Flower TO
report tomorrow.
Got Out of Their Territory.
While the debate was going on Belden
gave his idea, which was that 1892 was toe
soon, probably, to hold a Worlds fair
therefore he suggested that historical cele
bration be held that year and the fair later
i'm 1893 A good deal was said on this
proposition pro and con, when somebody
called attention to the fact that by the
terms of the resolution which created the
committee it had nothing to do with any.
thing except u Worlds fair in 1892
Favor Vote on Tuesday.
Flower objected to Springers resolution
because he thought tomorrow too soon to
take vote He suggested that the debate
take place Monday and the vote be taken on
Tuesday. Springer said that If his resolu-
ton was finally defeated he would modify
IL to suit Flowers views
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-22
Wages for Convicts.

After portraying the pitiable condition of
the ex-convict in his struggle TO get work
and live an honest lie, and picturing the
usual resuit-exposure, discharge, renewal
of crime and return to prison. the speaker
asked: why should the state take without
compensation the labor Of these men; and
why should they, after having been inn
prisoned for years, be turned out without
the means OF supporti Would it not be far
better, far more economical. to pay these
men for their labor, so that when released
the convict will have several hundred dollars
Of his own, enough TO make il possible for
him TO commence business on his own
account, enough TO keep the wolf of crime
from the door of his heart
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-22
Opposes the Death Penalty,

Col Ingersoll then argued against the
death penalty for murderers, and gave
striking instances showing that judicial
killing not only does not deter from murder,
but inspires TO further murders. He also
remarked that such killing encourages mob
violence, as the mob reason that the crimi-
nal should be killed anyway, and might as
well I've killed without trial as with
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-22
Poverty n Perpetual Menace.

IL a lPIDcluhl lutuuct. IL Wo tADeCb u
prosperous and peaceful country, the citi-
tens must have homes. The more homes,
the more patriots, the more virtue, and the
more security for all that gives worth to
life
The Land Question Discussed.
I'VE need not repeat the failures of the old
world To divide lands among successful
generals, or among favorites of the crown
to give vast estates for services rendered in
wars no worse than to allow men of great
wealth to purchase and hold vast tracts of
land. The result is precisely the same-that
is TO say, "A nation composed of few land.
lords, and of many tenants-the tenants re-
sorting from time TO time to mob violence
and the landlords depending upon a stand
ing army. 1t would he we'll, as it seems to
me, for the legislature TO fix the amount of
land that private citizen may own The
amount to be thus held will depend upon
many local circumstances
illustration of the Idea.
Let me suppose that the amount Of land
that may be held by farmer for cultivation
has been fixed at 100 acres, and suppose that
A has several thousand acres b wishes TO
buy 100 acres or less of this land, for the
purpose Of making himself a home. A re-
fuses to sell. Now, / believe that the law
should be so that can invoke this right Of
eminent domain and file his petition, have
the case brought before jury or before
commissioners, WHO shall hear the evidence
and determine the value, and ON the pay
ment OF the amount the land shall belong to
b. would extend the same law TO lots and
houses in cities and villages, the object being
TO hu our country with the owners OF
homes, so that every child shall have a FIRE
side, every father and mother roof, pro-
vided they have the intelligence, the energy
and the industry to acquire the necessary
means.
The Forrest City times., 1890-12-27
Our Christmas.

For d hads me necL elY.'.ief firm A. Friedman & Co; an elegant nous tache cup and saneer from w P. Adams: a heantiful inkssand from Sidney App'ewlite. an exquisite cup and saucer from Johnie Pope. and numerous ether presents from o,ier friends and Mrs. Vadakin. the editor Is decidedly thankful and duly appre- ciative. To those dear friends who sent our darling little daughter such Il set of beautiful dishes, little cup saucer. aud several other handsome presents, and our loving wife the ex. quisite silver butter dish. writing desk cup. saucer and plate, and also other gifts. and tc his grandpa and name sake for srndinn our haby hoy that beautiful cane seat and back high chair. and for all other rem.mhranres not enumerated, we are deeply gtate- f,ii. And the fact that otsselt and family were so kiadly and generously remembered on this occasion has made this Christmas one of the happiest and merriest ever spent.
 To those true friends from whom We have received such beautiful let ters of acknowledgements and good wishes. we must say that in your ap- preciation We are highly pleased aud . thousand times repaid. We wisll each ono of you an esspecially Happy New Year,
The Forrest City times., 1890-12-27
LOCAL.
WONZOR

may be consulted at any time at his sf,ios, next door east of V. E. lizard < Co.'S general merchandise establish ment, south side of railroad Give him < call and De convinced he will do you good.
 T. r. Harris WAS in town Tuesday cn business.
 Try the Studehaker Wagon. l.. Roll wage < G., sole AgeEts.
 Buy your SCHOOL Booas and STA 1ioNxnY st l.. Rollwage < Ca. $.
 Boots and Shoes in endless variety and at explosive prices xt J. W. Beck i Co.'s
 Call at Russell, Graham t Co. B for School Books. All books at lowest prices.
 Pasc and fresh Drugs 2, Evans X Co.'S. Prescriptions carefully com pounded.
The Forrest City times., 1890-12-27
Wonder

is the expression written on the coun- fenancss of all who avail themselves of the glorious opportunities of relief offered by wonxor. He never mis- - represents or fails to give satisfaction.
 Our Dress GooAs department is well stocked with the latest designs of Plsids, FlAnnels, Ginghams, Debages. Cashmeres, Henr iettas. etc. Call and examine them et l.. Rollwags < Co. 'a.
 Health is priceless. Hence the reme- dies cold by Wonzor, the Wonder . Worker, are remarkably cheap. If taken according to directions, these remedies will perform the most won tisrful cures. enabling the chronic in- valid to become happy in the posses sion of health and strength, aud rs- storing the use of heretofore disabled limbs, organs, etc. If you are sick you have but . very few more days in which to consult Wonzor, the Wonder
The Forrest City times., 1890-12-27
The

Wonder Worker charges you nothing for consultation and advice. ana if you will follow i,is directions you will be relieved of your ai!ment.
 Buy your Lime. Cement, Fire Brick Terra Gotta and Fiue Pipe from l.. Rollwage & Co.
 Gent'a Eurnishings of every descrip tion, and in the latest styles, at Fus sell. Graham & Co.'S.
 A full line of FURNITURE kept constantly on hand at l.. Rollwage X Co. ., very cheap for cash.
 Preston's "Hed- Axe" certain and immediate cure for nervous. neuralgia. sick, dyspeptic and chronic headache. Ask your druggist for it. be cured while ysu wait.
The Forrest City times., 1890-12-27

Miss Blanche Nichols. of Bvhalia Miss. arrived Wednesday evening and is snending the holidays very pleasantly in the city. She is guest of the family of her brother, John NJ Nichols.
The Forrest City times., 1890-12-27
WAn nAby vas ask. we gays her CassorA
 WAss shs was . Child, she cried for CAstoriA, wA0 shs hssans Ma. s6e csans se CassoriA,

There is no private stock in our store. All is open to the public. We desire liberty 10 invite your attend aEce and are absolutely sure to please you in Blankets. Comforts. Mattresses, or any kind of furniture. We cnt a caper for your entertainment and a fatal accident has b~fallen our stock. It is badly cut See ? ]. W, Beck X Co.
 II. Evans & Co. have a large and we'll selected stock of holiday goods. which they are determined to sell. Prices no object. if you want to buy go to their store ana do so at figures actually below coat. They mean busi- ness, and will give the greatest bar gains in these goods ever offered in this city.
 pnnctilions patrons praise prices an occasion for thought. The public K bound In honor to discover bargains at our store. Talk is cheap, but it takes money to buy as large and as flne stock of Harness. Brides, Sad dies, and everything in this line as We carry. The flash of genius shows in our stock. and we are determined to please. Examine our stock and if we du not save you money. we don't want you to buy. J. w Btfk X Co.
The Forrest City times., 1890-12-27

The Christmas tree enterrrises were consolidated. and held in the Bsptist church. It was . snccess. and source of much pls asnre to those ia attendance although the indictment weather kent \ larce number of interested citizens at home
The Forrest City times., 1890-12-27
Worker! ]!

valIsrs, Schaol Books. Hardware Stovea. Groceries and everything in the way If general merchandise may b. had 1t J. W. Beck & Co. ., and you are hcre xssured they will not De un- dsrsold by any competition.
 Nessrs. Russell. Graham | Co. have full line of handsome carts ani 0eautiful hxrn~sa. They Will sell you . fine cart and . hobby set of harness for the snall sum of e.s2 50. Sue. bargains are not oflen offered. Call emrly.
The Forrest City times., 1890-12-27
Trade with l.. RoLLwAeE x Go.

@~'
 Rev. N. B. kizer was in town Sunday.
 James Brown was in the city Tuea- day.
 John NJ. navis was in town Tuesday on business.
 John Coleman, of Wynne, was in town Tuesday.
 No trouble to show goods at Win throp's Pharmacy.
 Buy Hamilton Brown BooTs and SHOES at l.. Rollwage X Co.'s
 Prof. George Durham, of Goodwin. was over on business last week
 We are promised matter for an edu- eational column after this week.
 Ne should like to have our corre- spondents at Meade and Mcdaniel re- sume their letters.
 Largest. cheapest and best stock of goods ever brought to the city, at l.. koll8age X Co.'S.
 Call and examine our elegant variety of wraps. also latest styles of Caps, at l.. kollwagc & Co.'S.
 Wonzar. thc Wonder Worker. will remain in our city but few days longer. See him at once.
 Frank Lcslie's Popular Monthly and Young Ladies Journal, for January, have arrived at the newsstand.
 An kinds of Bedstcads, ranging in price from Si 50 up, at Russell, Graham X Co. $. Call and examine them.
 An elegant assortment of imported Vases. d variety ut nics Cups and Sau. ctrs, hanging Lamps, for sale cheap, at Wmthrops.
 Gents, youths and eniidren's CLOTH ING made Il speciality. Examine our stock and save money thereby. l.. aollwage X Co.
 Our lucky fellow townsman, John Reho. received tue handsome 6.drawer sewing machine, of Russell, Graham .N Co.,. "Wednesday evening.
 Lee Hare, an industrious colored citizen, was presented the fine spring wagon by Messrs. Russell, Graham X Co, "Wednesday evening.
 Hardware. Stoves and Furniture, till you can't rest, at FusseH. Graham { Co.'S. All styles, sizes and prices, to please any and everybody.
 The James X Graham Wagon is tue cheapest as well as the best in the world. j. w. Beck X Co. sell them and everything else lirst-class.
 Best goods Ut lowest prices in Dry Goods, Notions, Cents. Youths and Boys Clothing. Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps. at l.. Rollwage X Co.'S.
The Forrest City times., 1890-12-27
Mesdames. Inshan

Johnson and Word will please ae- cent the thanks of the editor snd fam ilv for the incest sn,,s,e" and spar rihs we ever ate Not err the in trinsic va'ua nf thes. ss'ih'es hut far thr fact nf their kindness md ihauri,t- fulness toward .s ara we @,.'snNw'ehs- ing the generous gifts Were is mol for fstandshin this world would in- dacd ie dreary.
The Forrest City times., 1890-12-27

Oscar pr~weit who hns boon absent from home several months cnmc in Wednesday md is spending Christ : mas with his father and family. Friends arc delighted to see him.
The Forrest City times., 1890-12-27
ATTENTION PEOPLE,!

kevenJ Reasons Why You Should Use REEDS
 IASTELESS CHILL CURE: lst. It is the best.
 3nd. It s the largest bottle.
 srd The taste is very nice
 4th. It is splendid for children and old people, 9th. It has box of pills free with each bottle. 9th It destroys all malaria and builds up the system 7th It is sold No Cure No Pay y" and insist on get. ing it. Sold by C. F. Hinton, druggist
The Forrest City times., 1890-12-27

Onr citi2rns shnnld subscribe liberal lv toward Rev w D. Kelley's salary. ". is truly good man. practical christian worker and shnn'i receive not less than 5000. He deserves it., ayery cont
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1890-12-18

Yes, we hope it will be a Happy
New Year to all-and there can be
only good in good wishes. The Year
of Grace, 1890, is almost gone. Like
all else in human life, it has been
rather mixed" Sometimes we
caught on" and ything "came
our way On other occasions we bet
our money on the wrong horse and
were sadly left. Sometimes we had
lots of fun and at other times we
have found this to be a "hard, cruel
world" We have made some new
friends and lost some old ones. We
have made lots of hay, but our pot
atoes were few in hill, and small at
that. If we should strike balance,
we should find that on the whole we
are considerably ahead--more sweet
than bitter. For itself, 1.-The Bur
lington' has done pretty we'll, thank
you, and rejoices in the acquaintance
of many new patrons, while the old
ones are still with US. Thankful fol-
the passive are yet more hopeful fol
the future-and in the future, wher
travelling by rail, take 1.-THE Only.
For rates, tickets, time tables, etc.
call on your local ticket agent, OF
write. to w. J. G. Kenyon, Gen. Pass
Agent, C. B. & N. R. R., St. Paul
MINI.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1890-12-18
The Queen Pays All Expenses.

ne 0uSGn T avs Hil EAponSSS'
The Queens last "Free Trip to
Europe" having excited such
universal interest, the publishers OF
that popular magazine offer another,
and 5000 for expenses to the person
sending them the largest list of
English words constructed from
letters contained in the three words
"British North America" Addi.
tional prizes consisting of Silver Tea
Sets, China Dinner Sets, Gold
Watches, French Music Boxes,
Portiere Curtains, Silk Dresses,
Mantel Clocks, and many other useful
and valuable articles will also be
awarded in order of merit. A
special prize of Seal Skin Jacket to
the lady, and a handsome Shetland
Pony to girl or boy delivered free in
Canada or United States) sending
the largest lists. Everyone sending
list of not less than twenty words
will receive a present. Send six U.
S. two cent stamps for complete rules
illustrated catalogue Of Plizes, and
sample number of The Queen. Adj
dress The Canadian Queen, Toronto,
Canada. 51tS
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1890-12-18
Reading For The Million.

THE Sun offers the cheapest good
reading ever offered to the public.
We have made special arrangements
whereby we can offer The Cosmopo-
Titan, monthly magazine of the
finest order and THE Sun one year
for $500. The price of the Cosmo-
politan alone is $40.
We give Dickens works complete
in II vol. and TIE Sun for $500.
We will give the Mammoth Cyclic
p@dia in vol. and THE Sun for So 90.
And we offer Is Novels from good
authors OF your own selection,
with THE sun one year for $l.75. all
in advance.
We also club with The New Eng
land Magazine, Harpers, Scribners
&C., &c.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1890-12-18
REMARKABLE RESCUE.

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plainfeld.
H.. makes the statement that she
caught. cold, which settled on her
lungs; she was treated for a month
by her family physician, but grew
worse. He told her she was hope
less victim of consumption and that
no medicine could cure her. Her
druggist suggested DR.. King New
Discovery tor Consumption; she
bought a bottle. and to her delight
found herself benefited from first
dose She continued its use and after
taking ten bottles, found herself sound
and we'll, now does her own house
work and is as we'll as she ever was
Free trial bottles of this Great Dis.
covery at Fritz Buckentin's Drug
Store, large bottles SOC. and $l.OO.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1890-12-18
COMMUNICATION:
EDITOR Sun:

EDITOR Sun:
The political battle has been fought
and great victory won. The enemy
have not been driven from the tield'
but they have retreated to their en-
trenchments and behind breast
works; but the shells that are already
being prepared for 80 will dislodge
them: for just as lie as the sc so
pass by and we live 10 see the year
1892 Just so sure will the temperance
people with the Alliance and all the
laboring classes be united in one
great and mighty independent party,
and they will arise and drive back
their enemies and demand justice
and the right Of the people to rule.
Bnt while we are resting after the
recent fight we think it profitable to
spend some of the long winter even
ings that are now before us in dis
cussing farm topics;the best methods
of cultivation deep and shallow plow-
ing, their effect upon crops ana
weeds; and the best me thOd of apply
ing manure. This subject was dis
cussed by farmers in Stevens County
last winter, anu some farmers ad-
vocated the spreading it upon the
land and blowing it under as the best
and the only proper way to use
manure; but the past dry season has
nearly exploded that theory.
l would be pleased to hear from
the farmers of Stevens County, and
their experience in the different
methods Of farming and using fer
tilizers: also would be pleased to hear
from II. w. Stone in regard to the
sugar beet industry, or from any man
who obtained sugar beet seed from
NJ. S. Will it be a success in this
county? Does it pay to raise fax for
the seed alone? (rhere will be no
use for the straw, as Gov. Merriam
and his tools are doing all they can
to prevent the manufacture of Irvine
in this state.) Does flax exhaust the
soil more than other grain! Many
mere questions will be asked during
the winter, but these will suffice for
this time. Farmers. please talk over
these subjects in your meetings dur
ing the winter, and give us your
views through The Sun.
A FARMER.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1890-12-18
nAPPY HOLSTERS.

VIM. Timmons, postmaster of Ida
vile, Ind writes: Electric Bitters
has done more for me than all other
medicines combined, for that bad
feeling arising from kidney and liver
trouble" John Leslie, farmer and
stockman of the same place, says:
"Find Electric Bitters to be the best
Kidney and Liver Medicine, made me
feel like new man." J. w. Gardner,
hardware merchant, same town, says:
Electric Bitters Is just the thing for
a man who is all run down and don't
care whether he lives or dies; he
found new strength, good appetite and
felt just like he had new lease on
life. Only soc. a bottle, at Fritz
Buckentin's drug store.'
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1890-12-18
A SickIy Smile.

1t wasn'ta land slide exactly be-
cause that would imply that there was
some thing left for it to slide upon
but the facts are that it all went, the
whole earth, land, water everything
is now absolutely gone to the dem
ocracy. They always wanted the
earth, and they have got it. The
only smile left for republican to
smile is in contemplation of the uses
that may be made Of lt.-Sauk Cen
ire Herald.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1890-12-18
A Strange Reptile.

A peculiar looking reptile was cap
tured at Cordele Fla. 1t was about
three feet long, of a yellow striped
color, but had scales all over it's body
like a fish. Its eyes were exceedingly
small and an investigation of its
mouth showed an entire absence of
fangs, but instead small fish-like teeth
When placed on dry land it squirmed
and twisted about but could not crawl
like a snake. The conclusion of all
who saw it was that it was hybrid
half snake and half fish. Nothing
like it has ever been seen In that
county. and the oldest inhabitants
never knew that the waters of Gum
Creek contained such a specimen OF
reptile creation.