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The Indianapolis journal., 1891-02-02
A just Verdict
Munce Tfmea
There is too mncf1o of a iisposition on the

part of some overzealous people to work
up public sympathy for a convict. no mat
ter what his offense may have been If j.
A. Wood is guilty of numbering Jay Blouns
his sentence is not excessive and if he is
not guilty. then he should be acquitted.
the actions of the brutal attendant should
be sent to join him in a felon's cell. There
has been no change of sentiment here since
the sentence, and the people of Delaware
county are pretty well convinced that
Wood got his just deserts.
The Indianapolis journal., 1891-02-02

A QUEER suggestion is that from Kan
sas that the friends of Senator Ingalls,
will press his name for WindonI's va
cant chair in tie Cabinet. 1t was only
a week or so ago that Mr. Ingalls, dem
onstrated in very elaborate and we'll
written.speech the fact that he knows
nothing about finance
The Indianapolis journal., 1891-02-02

Kansas City Times (DemL)
Senator Plumb Is pretty fair Democrat.
except in name. He will have colleague
"a new and pleasing experience for him.
Kansas opinion to-day is pretty fair DEM
ocracy. and it will be creditably repre-
sent~d. If the time is not yet when all OF
us are happy, we are all contented with
Judge PETER.
The Indianapolis journal., 1891-02-02

The Topeka Capital tells story OF .
colored man named Hunter. who is now in
that State. who has been held as slave
until within few months. He asserts that
acreole, near Sabine Pass. Louisiana, is now
working his plantation with five hundred
slaves, none of whom has ever heard that
slavery has been abolished. The planta-
tion covers all of the tillable land for miles
in every direction, and white men never go
that way. The story may be true. but it
seems impossible
The Indianapolis journal., 1891-02-02

MORE than week has passed since
the Sentinel advised the resignation or
removal of the superintendent of the
Eastern hospital, but there is no re-
sponse. Perhaps the officers, like a
Democratic Senator, do not read the ed
itorials of the Sentinel.
The Indianapolis journal., 1891-02-02

THE free-traders are telling the coun-
try that under protection our exports
will decline. The average value of ex-
port of cattle for five years ending with
1889 was $12, 246, ,455. In 1890 the value of
the cattle exported was S31, ,261, 131. But
the free trader will not be convinced.
His mind sheds facts as ducks back
The Indianapolis journal., 1891-02-02

HAVING defeated the elections bill and
reign of fraud, the Democratic walking
delegates will probably order off the
boycott of the worlds fair.
The Indianapolis journal., 1891-02-02
Attorney-G General Miller's Joke.

Attorney general Miller is winning much
commendation for his conduct of the
Behring sea cases before the Supreme Court.
tation as a humorist, apoloeizing to the
court for his lack of experience in admiralty
cases by saying that the only trials of the
kind in which he has been hitherto con-
cerned have had to do with the schooner of
the prairies.
The Indianapolis journal., 1891-02-02

Two speeches made in Boston last
week by Canadian statesmen declaring
for free trade between Canada and the
United States are attracting some atten-
tion, and some Importance would at
tach to them if the speakers were not
members of the minority party.
The Indianapolis journal., 1891-02-02

advocate the passage of still more infa-
free ballot, and then join hands with tho
Southern bulldozere In opposition to the
enforcement of q law to prevent bailot-box
frauda
The Indianapolis journal., 1891-02-02

OHicdBO FOst tLeu.I
There Is nothing backward about the
average farmer when he fairly gets his
mind concentrated upon anything. He
talks glibly and wisely of graspng monop-
olists, but there is no person in existence
who is more ready and willing to take a
grasp, and q tenacious grasp, on every.
thing that is worth having.
The Indianapolis journal., 1891-02-02

In Michigan the state of affairs 10 even
worse. 1t has always been supposed that
Ohio Democrats in the Legislature could
give any assembly on earth points IN base
ness. but the Michigan body Is able TO give
rocI ipfamv
The Indianapolis journal., 1891-02-02
"Herding" the Legislators.

In Kansas the Alliance men who flock 60
Topeka to see that members of the Legis-
lature do not fall under the influence of
tions are called "herders." The town is
full of them, and they eat and sleep with
the members. and never lose sight of them
for q moment. This system of espionage is
highly complimentary to the manhood OF
the Representatives.
The Indianapolis journal., 1891-02-02

IT may be true that the man who be-
queaths money to charities is not neoes-
sarily charitable, but it is better that the
world should go on thinking he is. 1t is q
matter wherein the analysis of motives is Q
mighty profitless business.
The Indianapolis journal., 1891-02-02
Had Noticed 1t Herself.

''They do say that at Queen Victoria OF Eng
lands dinners nobody never talks louder than
whisper" said Mrs. Nooritche. eve noticed
some whisperin' goin' on at some of the dinners
give and always allowed they was talking about
The Indianapolis journal., 1891-02-02

AND yet the Democratic committees
of the Democratic Legislature have pre-
sented no measure designed to stop the
increase of the State debt.
The Indianapolis journal., 1891-02-02
The Next Step.

Kansas City Journal
Southern State Legislatures may now be
expected 20 decline to make any appropria-
ton for an exhibit at the worlds fair un-
less the Republican postmasters who now
have the impudence to handle the mail of
Democratic Southern gentlemen are prompt
ly removed.
The Indianapolis journal., 1891-02-02
Mckinley Would Please Republicans.

Chicago Inter Ocean
President Harrison can find no ripar
statesman or truer Republican TO call into
his Cabinet at this crisis than Maj. " illiam
Mckinley, or Ohio. Such a nomin alton
would call out the applause of ninety mine
in every hundred Republicans in the Ma
The Indianapolis journal., 1891-02-02

In the meantime the House should take
mp and pass the shipping bill That meas
ure is now the most important one pending
in the House. Republican contnol of Con-
gress should not end without the fulfill
ment of the promise TO aid the restoration
of our merchant marine.
The Indianapolis journal., 1891-02-02
A BACHELORS Giba.

Wickwire-I tell you, Yabby, my boy, there is
nothing like baby to brighten up mans home.
Yabsley-I have noticed that the gas seems to
be at full height in your house atalmost any hour
of the night.
The Indianapolis journal., 1891-02-02

Detroit Trihnn,

The way for the Republicans of the pres
ent Congress TO carry Republican measures
Is 20 be IN their seats when the votes ara
taken.
The Indianapolis journal., 1891-02-02

The Farmers Alliance convention at
Omaha decided TO restrict the membership
TO farmers. The amendment to admit all
laborIng men wac defeated for fear poll
ticians would capture the order by hiring
workingmen TO join.
The Indianapolis journal., 1891-02-02

THE defeat of the elections bill is
great victory for Southern home rule
and Democratic fraud.
The Indianapolis journal., 1891-02-02

AIbany JOURNAL
The Republicans of Pennsylv ania are
after Senator Cameron aud will demand
his resignation. They should get it. too.
The Indianapolis journal., 1891-02-02

SENATOR ALDRIcH talks like a Repub-
lican, and there are good many more
iust like him.
The Indianapolis journal., 1891-02-02
BUBBLES In THE AIR.
A Paradox.

"It is queer" mused Mr.. Jaggs Lushforth. 'that
the lass dust man has the dryer he is likely
m ba
The Indianapolis journal., 1891-02-02

Ban Francisco Chronicle
Tin-plate of American manufacture is al
ready making its appearance in our mar
kets. IL will speak eloquently in favor OF
the Mckinley bill.
The Indianapolis journal., 1891-02-02

the session should be devoted to pass
ing the appropriation bills and such
other important measures as can be
raacha6
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-23
Theory and Practice.

1t is quite likely that many an observant
person has witnessed a similar scene to the
one described below, since the characters
are types that are distributed worldwide.
In this case the dialogue occurred in a
thriving western city, and the particular
place was the corridor of the postoffice. A
large, fleshy, indoent looking man came
in, opened his lockboX, and was glancing
over his mail, when his attention was at
tracted by a wordy dispute among group
of men near by.
A very small, bright looking and clipper
man was doing nearly all the talking, and
evidently having everything his own way.
The situation is like this" said the
small man with great vigor, II care not
how much money man makes, he must
use brains in investing it or he will die
poor. Isn't that so, colonel"
The large man nodded indolently
ANY fool can make money, but it takes
wise man to keep it," observed the small
man oracularly. A man must read up
and keep posted on finance and business,
especially if he ventures on speculation"
Yes" assented the large man, making a
movement to so, but the small man would
not permit it.
He backed the large man mp against the
wall, took him by the button of his coat,
and held him there for several minutes
while he gave his views on business and
finance.
During the dissertation the large man
was manifestly uneasy, answering Yes"
No and Il shouldn't wonder" almost at
random. When he. finally escaped the
small man marched away with an air of
Importance, and a stranger inquired who
he was.
'Oh, that" replied bystander, "is Ben
Storms. He's shoemaker, and mighty
poor one. Rich? Oh, dear, mol Failed so
many times that he can't fail any more.
because no one will trust him.
And the large mani"
THAT is Colonel Duval, vice president of
the ID. G. r. road, owner of the marble
quarry and one of the biggest capitalists in
the state. "-Youth's Companion
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-23
COUNTY BUILDING.

eli T Browning and Charles P Ryder
to William G Wilson, lots II and IL,
Sheridan Heights. Moline, $500
G T Greusemann, guardian, to M F
Schsfer and F, q. Schafer, part 81 swt
and 4 nw4 swi. 8. II. 1w. S529.
G Greuseman to NJ F Schafer and
F II Scatter. 81 sw4 and 81 NV t sw3, s,
1s. &c. and NV / nw3 s, Is, Be. 81.
Fanny Kirchhoff ct al to NJ F schafer,
SCI sw4 5. IS. q, 81, $50.
Fanny Kirchhoff ct al to F H Schafer.
4 nw} sw4 sw4 sw4 sw4 5, IS, BE, and
nw4 nv3 8, Is. q, 81 720
Fred Ludolph TO Levi McCabe, VI
lot z, block 10. Spencer s. Cases add,
Rock Island, $1,000.
Nv Hurst and E Fl Guger to Levi S
McCabe. lot 8 block 2, second Fairmoni
aGd, Moline. 81.
PROBATE.
22-Es ate of John E Smith Claims
of Phoe BE- and jacob l. Smith allowed in
seventh class.
LICENSED TO WE'D.
2i- Charles W.Kelse, Ma bel B Stanley
South Moline; Fred B. Wells, Kutie
Rice. Moline; Jessie Garner, Mrs Celestra
E G amer. Davenport; Andrew F. Nylen
Moline; Ida 81. Frisk, Rock Island
Robert Z. Russell, Davenport: Augusts
l. Shaw. Rock Island; William ].
Burne. Gable; Margaret Gallagher, Rock
Island.
22-Chailes larson. Swedona; Han
nah S. Nelson, Cable.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-23
A Story of Two Cattle Barons.

One of the stories of the rapid rise and
decline of tho COW baron owes authorship
to Colonel Jim Britton. In the days when
Texas had railroad commissionership,
with only ornamental functions. Colonel
Britton was appCssted to fill it. While he
was commissioner, Colonel Britton went
out to Abilene. The time was the flush
period of the cattlemen. Millionaires were
thick. At one of the Exchanges of abb
lene Colonel Britton was witness to a
controversy between two of the new mil
lionaires. These cattle barons had just re-
turned from their first trips to New York,
where they had gone to get rid of some of
the profits and to have royal time.
"Jim," said Jake, that's a pretty fine
watch you've got there"
YES" replied Jim; 81 got the ticker of
fellow in New York. It's the finest in
Abilene"
well continued Jake, drawing one
from his pocket, there's better one"
Reckon not" said Jim. "What'd it
COST"
Paid 1926 for her," said Jake. "What'd
you give for yoursi"
Cost me $780," answered Jim, with a
triumphant grin.
Jake was blue over the discovery that he
didn't own the costliest watch in Abilene.
He stood holding the now despised chro-
nometer in his hand and looking at it.
Bracing up after a few moments he said
"There amt much difference between 'em.
But I'll bet can throw mine farther than
you can yours"
Everybody laughed and looked at Jim.
The latter was not to be bluffed. Quick as
a flash he replied, "I'll just go you one on
that"
The crowd went out into the rocky
street. A scratch was drawn. 1t was
agreed that the man who threw his watch
the farthest should have what was left of
both watches. They threw, and the fellow
who won led the way back into the Ex-
change and set up the drinks.
"a few months afterward," said Colonel
Britton, concluding the narrative, 81 was
back in Abilene. ! saw Jake and Jim
Each had a Waterbury, and when he
pulled it out of his pocket he held it in
both hands for fear it would drop on the
floor and get hurt. st. Louis Globe Dem
orrat
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-23

Brick ice cream takes the lead and
Krtll & Math take the lead in turning out
tie finest, purest and best in the three
cities. Try them when you want some
thing nice 10 cream.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-23
LOCAL NOTICES.

Peach ice cream at Krell & Maths.
Peach ice cream made from fresh ripe
peaches at Krell s. Maths.
The finest and sweetest line of French
candies just received at Krell s. Maths.
Several modern houses on Thirty-s sixth
Thirty Thirty eigth ard Forfeit
streets for sale OF for rent. E. II. Guyer
Miss Abbie Dean. teacher of drawing
in our public schools, will give an ar
exhibit at her home a, 900 Second eve
nue. on next Thursday afternoon oct
22). from to 5 Ali persons interested
10 art are respectfully invited
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-23
To Uuspel Coldg,

Headaches and fevers. to cleanse the
system effectually. yet gently, when cos
tive or bilious, or when the blood is i'm,
pure or sluggish, TO permanently cure
ba5itual constipation, TO awaken the kid
neys and liver to healthy activity, with
out irritating or weakening them, use
Syrup of Figs.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-23

Office of New York & Baltimore Trans
porta'ion company
Having been troubled for some time
with . bad cough, | had o. casiou to try a
bottle Of DR. Bulls Cough Syrup. Ic
less than "a hours l was entirely re
lieved. | recommend this MEDICINE 10 IL,
my fr;enGs for shall not be without II in
my family. E w ST4EvER
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-23
THE THEATRE.
The Redpath concert Company's En-.
tertainment Last Evenipg-Comtn e

tert.inment Last EveniDg-Comtng
Attra ct lions.
1t was large and appreciative and
likewise therefore, an exceedingly well
pleased audience which greeted the Red
path Star Concert company at Harpers
theatre list evening. An excellent pro
gramme was successfully carried out and
| if any fault we're to be made it would lie
on the ground that there was not enough
of it. 1t is not necessary to GO into de.
tail in commenting on the merits
of the company, although a special
word of praise is certainly due
Master Cecil. who is indeed a re.
| markshle child. He is one of the
youthful footlight favorites of the day.
one of the most natural and per conse~
quence, most pleasing, is Master Cecil.
Beside refined and beautifully expires.
possesses a winning personality that at
tracts all eyes and captivates all hearts.
He appeared in variety OF costumes
and sang a number Of happy selections
Miss Ella M. Chamberlin. the whistler,
rivals the famous Alice Shaw. Miss
| Christie gave number of exquisite Sc.
lectious on the violin. Edward P. Ell
lott appeared in a number of short i'm
presentations which were highly appreci-
sted. John Francis Glider showed him.
self master Of the piano. The enter
tainment reflected great credit on those
having it in charge. and their efforts to
give to Rock Island something in the
highest sense choice and ariisticslly first
class.
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
The Two Orphans" is to be presented
at Harper's theatre tomorrow night by
Miss Ka.e Claxton and strong support
ing company. The enormous business
done by Kate Clax,o2 throughout the
country. has been fully merittd Clax
toms success has come to stay. 1t has
been this artiste's ambition to get together
the best company of actors it was posi-
BILE to secure; 10 this end she has !abored
patiently for many years. gradually over
coming difficulties that seemed insuper-
able, chatting prajudices that were deer
| rooted. and foiling endorsements that
arose at every hand. The end of it all
is that this brave and conscientious ar
tiste has finally surrounded herself with
| an incomparsbly even company OF artists
to this fact the thousands who have,
| during the New York run, enjp, ed the
healthy and charming revival of the
1.-TWO Orphans" vii cheerfully testify.
Thomas E. Murray will present his
famous Irish Visitors" at Hsrper's thea
tire Monday night. The Kansas City
| Journal says:
Thomas Z Murray has not lost a bit of
the Pleasing characteristics that have
made him popular as the Irishman Gil
| hooley He is an Irshmsn true to the
| life, such man as you might meet in the
streets or find in your place of business,
and not the senseless exaggerstion that
variety and farce comedy have given the
stage. 1t must be confessed that tie
natural article SIS presented by Murray is
| far funnier than his supposedly humorous
stage imitation.
The entire new and original comedy
| drama OF southern life entitled Birds of
Feather" will be presented for the first
time hereabouts at the Burtis at Daven,
port, next Monday evening.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-23
Advertised List No. ~.

List OF letters uncalled for at the Postoff1ce al
Rock Island, Rock Island county. Illinois
Oct. %, 1891:
Baker Charles McMcEwan Alan
Brelsford Frank Oltmans NJ So Lydia
Beck Mrs Louis Renfrow Mrs
Cheney I'd Sammelson August
Donaldson NJ Sawyer Mrs Eft
Greene Miss Emma Snyder Master Charles
GUIDE j c Taomas TIL
Lamar DAVIS Tubbs G K
Walker Miss Maggie care ii Lafin
HOWARD WELLs p. NJ.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-23

The soft glow of the tea rose is &C.
quired by ladies who use Pozzoals Com.
plexiop Powder.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-23

Lemon Ice cream at Kren & Maths.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-04-24
fectly appropriate. 1t is elemental, /

fectly appropriate. 1t is elemental, uni
vcrsal, eternal The lovcmusic in Girls
tan and Isolde is, like Romeo a.d
Juliet. an expression of the human heart
for all time. So the love duet in "The
FLYING Dulchman" has in it tic consecra-
ton, the infinite self-dcnia, of love The
Whole hear, is given-cvcry note has
WIGS, and rises and poiscs like an eagle
l.: the heaven Of sound.
When listen to the music of Wagner
sec pictures, forms, glmpscs of the per-
lcct-thc swell Of hip, the wave OF a
breast, lc glance Of an eye. am in the
midst Of great galleries. Before nc are
passing the endless panoramas. | sec
vast landscapes with valleys Of vcrdurc
ANA vine, with soaring crags, snow-crown-
ed. ain on the wide seas where count
ieas pillows burst into the white caps of
JOY am in the depths of caves Ger
walled with mighty cgags, while through.
some rest | see the eternal stars. In a
moment the music becomes river of
inelod, flowing through some wondrous
land-suaden!y it falls in strange chasms.
ana tile mighty catarac: is changed to
scvcn-hued foam.
Great music is always sad. because it
tells us Of the perfect, and such is the
difference between that we arc and that
which music suggests, that even in the
vase of JOY wc End some tears.
The music Of Wagner has color. and
when ! hear the victims the morning
seems to slowly COME. a horn puts a
STAR above the horizon Tie might in the
purple mum Of the bass wanGc;a away
like some enormous bee across wide fields
OF dead clover. The light grows winter
a the vi0ils increase Color comes
from the other instruments, and then the
full orchestra floods the world with day.
Wagner seems not only 20 have given
us new tones, new combinations. but the
moment the orchestra begins to pIav his
music. all the instruments are transGgur-
ed. They seem TO utter the sounds that
thcy have been longin" TO utter The
horas RUN riot, the drums and cymbals
join in The general JOY. The old bass
vicis are alive with passion. The ccllos
,hrob with love, the vioins are seized
with a divine fury. and the notes rush cut
eager for The air rs pardoncd prisoners
for the roads and fields
The music OF Wagner is Glicd with land
ScapcS. There are some strains like mid
night thick with consultations, and there
arc harmones like islands in the far seas.
and others like palms on the deserts edge.
His music satisfies the heart and brain.
il is not only for mcmory-not only for
the present, bu; for prophecy.
Wagner was q sculptor, Il painter in
sound. When lie died the greatest foun-
ta. OF melody Chat ever enchanted the
world ceased, but his music will instruct
and refine forcvcr.
Ai shat know about Tie operas Of
Wagner have learned from Anton Sedi,
and believe tina, he is the noblcSi, ten
lerest. and Che most artistic interpreter
Of Wagner that has eve: lived.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-04-24
T. | VI III

Prof Proctor in his report says Of the tim
Der: about 90 per cent of the area included
i'll The Appalachian coal-.cd III Southwest y II
ginia, West ir@inia, and southeast kcn'ucky,
is covered with forest OF valuable llardwoo,ls-
oak. yellow poplar, hickory etc. The Black
Mountains. Immediately north of BIC Stone
Gap, are heavily timbcred from base 10 sum
nit with us magnificent forests rs have ever
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-04-24
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The editorial department "'' an after
noon newspaper, "hilt san"efi"s about
in lis private capacity, was asked " few
questions abou. ,hc tariff. "0i, remarked
thc department, with an oracular wait OF
the hand, 'the tariff is tax.
Yes" said the inquirer, greatly sub
cucd by The dread profoundly OF the an
swcr. "I--I-haye sometimes heard it
referred to in that way, but | really can
NOT understand il TO be So The edlto-
rial department looked its most pl'iiul
pity. ), ,.u4;oaom
sis wire nails. When the tariff was put
ON wire nails they we're selling ut cents
IL pound. The tariff placed on them was
about 1 cents Il pound.
..That made them l.! cents pound.
"Now that's what troubles me. Under
that tariff wire nails are now selling 81
% cents pound. How is the tariff
tax in that cascY"
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-04-24

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