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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-24
THE GIFT OF LIFE.

On dreary November afternoon | was
having tea with one of the most successful
artists of the day. His studio was a large.
richly furnished room, with profusion of
beautiful things about it. There were
heavy curtains, long low divans, and stuffs
and scents from the east, and nowhere a
sign of hard work or struggle Even the
palettes and the half finished portraits
seemed to exist merely for the sase of add
ing an extra dash of color to the whole
effect.
My host tall, handsome man of genial
manner, had that air of boundless leisure
which belongs sometimes to the most ener-
getlc natures. The world said that he had
sold himself for money, that his earlier
works promised a richness of feeling and
fancy which could hardly find expression
in highly paid reproductions of fashionable
women. | was never sure if he realized
this, for no one was apparently less trou-
bled by regrets than he. On this particu-
lar evening however, we had branched into
discussion on the possible strength and
depth OF artistic feeling, and maintained,
perhaps too bitterly, that the true fire was
stitted by money and luxury. | forgot for
the moment how much of what | said
might apply directly to the man lounging
near me, ana as ne remained silent and
yet in some Intangible way assured me
that he was listening, l grew more and
more eloquent, and in the heat of nv feel
ing began to walk up and down the room.
With more emphasis than originality, |
exclaimed that it was the love of art for
her own sake which was the true inspira-
ton of the artist, not love of the gold she
brought him. Nowadays" | declared
bitterly, mo one loves her enough to make
any sacrifice
l stopped short in front of a small bronze
figure which / had never noticed in his
room before. 1t stood upon table in a
dark recess, and l could scarcely see it; but
with that sudden instinct which warns us
now and then that we are close to some
thing great, carried my prize quickly into
the light. 1t was the figure of a girl young
and strong, like fresh green shoot She
was almost naked, and she was dancing
evidently because she could not help it
there was an irresistible gayety and joyous
ness about her which made one long to
dance too. Her delicate head was thrown
back as if a laHgh were ripping from her
lips, and one arm was flung out with a
grace that was almost insclent. The other
arm was gone.
rs this ar antique?" 1 cried, impatient
for an answer.
1T is curious you should have taken up
that thing at this moment" my friend re-
turned thoughtfully. Look at it again.
think you will say it is not Greek in spite
of the inscription
examined the enchanting creation once
more, and noticed that on the base was
written. in Greek characters, THE Spirit
of JOY"
That figure was modelled hardly year
ago in Paris" my friend continued, "and
the man who imagined it gave his life for
it. Would you like to hear the story?"
And before l had time to answer he be
gan the following narrative:
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-24
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Nlc.nrasnnn
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-24
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For Tickets Maps, Folders, desired information
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-03
TO HELP IMPORTS or GOLD.
ACTION OF THE FOURTH NATIONAL BANK-A
POSSIBLE FORERUNNER OF MORE
GENERAL MOVEMENT.

II was announced Yesterday that the banking house
Of Laza Freres had been advised OF the shipment Of
100000 god from Europe. This makes, with the
amount forwarded TO IIedelbach, Ickelheimer Co.,
total Of 81 100000 now on the way ready to start
from Europe for this port. The early movement this
way has surprised Wall Street. as the rates Of foreign
exchange do not permit the import Of gold a strictly
exchange transaction. 1t learned yesterday that
the Fourth National Bank had initiated n policy to
facilitate gold imports which, If generally adopted Will
tend 10 facilitate the current Of gold from Europe This
bank has decided to adopt in essence the principles Of
the great European banks in allowing to shippers inter
est on gold while il is in transit. President J. Edward
simmons OF the Fourth National, declined TO discuss
the matter but II IS understood that the Fourth Ma
tional has already lent large amount OF money to
foreign houses here for the purchase Of gold without
exacting an interest charge the gold Willie it is
the way from Europe.
The early shipments OF gold abroad were
called Especial transactions" rs they were
made largely against the warrant of exchange rates,
The export movement was facilitated by the great
banks Of Continental Europe permitting their clients
to draw interest from the moment they were advised
that gold had been purchased here. Private bankers
In London pursued the methods, advancing
money to bankers who desired to bring gold from the
United States without charging interest while the
metal in transit.
The United States Treasury is unable to adopt the
policy Of the foreign banks to influence specie move
ments in advance of absolute commercial conditions.
Many New-YorlS bankers, however, believe that q
concerted movement among the great New York banks
in relieving importers Of interest charges
while gold Is on the ocean would be
entirely practicable 1t is no. intended by
the men who entertain this idea to attempt
to thwar the legitimate operation of the international
exchanges, but merely to Offset the advantages fur
nishcd by the foreign banks and importers Of gold
to Europe, by furnishing what inducement is possible
10 importers Of gold to tho United States The need
Of an example is felt among the New-HOr banks and
in supplying it the Fourth National follows the public
spirited policy which led it IN the monetary strngencv
Of last November to take ont ~ 800 900 Clearing
House certificates for the purpose Of buying com.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-03
REPUBLICAN PRIMARIES TO-DAY.
ALL THE PARTY VOTERS SHOULD ATTEND THEM
ONLY TWO CONTESTS PROBABLE.

ALL THE PARTY VOTERS SHOULD ATTEND THEM
ONLY TWO CONTESTS PROBABLE.
Primaries for the election Of delegates to the Re
publican state Convention will be held to-day in all OF
the Assembly districts in the city except the XXIVth
where the primaries will be held tomorrow The polls
are 10 be open from 10 p m and in case there
are contests full opportunity will be given for the
polling of the full vote in each district There have
been rumors that there woud be number Of contests
in the city, but the only districts in which contests are
likely to occur arc the XV1Ih ard the XXIst districts.
In the XVIII District there is fufedged contest be-
tween the members of the regular organization and OK
Assemblyman SimOnson. The opposition is Of small
account and there IS doubt that the men named on
the regular ticket will be elected by an overwhelming
majority. The regular ticket has the names Of George
wa1makor the leader of the district Eben Demarest,
ex-itdge Charles a. Flammer G. A. Playitz, William
Corhett James Smiley and Daniel W. Robertson.
There has been talk of opposition in The XXlst Dis
trct TO the election Of John Proctor Clarke rs delegate
to the convention This opposition is due mainly to Mr.
Clarle's course in connection with the investigation Of
the Civil Service Board, which was attempted By n
committee Of Republicans rom this district Mr.
Clarke was member of c committee and II is charged
that his actions too much In sympathy with the
Board investigated rather than with those who had the
Investigation made. There has been Talk of a contest
in the XiIth District, but at last accounts everything
had been settled amiCably there. The Vth District
also has been mentioned likely TO have contest,
but the leaders there said last night that they knew OF
none.
Whether or not there are contests. every Republican
who is entitled to a vote in rs district should come ont
to-day and cast it for the delegates who arc to 20 to
Rochester and nominate candidate for Governor, as
well as candidates for the other places on the state
ticket ,.,- -,
At a regular meeting Of the District Committee OF
the XIIth Assembly District Republican ASSOCIATION
last night the following were nominated as deleeates
to the state Convepton to be voted for at the primary
to-day DcleCqps-t;cOTge Hiard, Colonel Edward y.
McAjpln. William A. Graham ard William IL. Huber
MISUNDERSTANDING Doom, John II. Kent, Andrew VIII
son and Edward PlatOw.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-03
IS u,DGE DANIELS A cAYDIDATE9

Buffalo, Sept 2 CSpeciaD-A dispatch from syracuse
this afternoon announced that Judge Charles Daniels
of Buffalo, would be brought into the Republican con-
vention as dark horse. This dispatch was shown to
Judge Daniels tonight.
Have you been approached regarding the Gov
ernOrship7" he was asked
"Wel,o he replied. thOughtfully, II have been.
That was in May, believe, when was IN New-lork
for few days. was then asked by several gentle
men to allow the OF my name in connection with
the Office but said no. 1t IS contrary TO the State
Constitution, you know for oue who holds such pace
as mine to become a candidate for another Office"
"Then you are st in the fed for denomination to
the Supreme COurt!'
at is for the people TO decide whether continue
in INV present Office or 60 back to my profession. Re
gardlng the GOvcmOrShp. had hoped it would 90
either TO Mr.. Becker or Mr. WadswOrth."
Are there any circumstances under which YOU
would consent 10 become candidate for GOVERNOR
The answer was That cannot say. Circumstances
are often different that 1t would be impossible for
any 10 answer such question:"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-03
TO NAME DELEGATES IN BROOKLYN.
CONVENTIONS TO BE HELD IN THE TWELVE
ASSEMBLY DISTRICTS TONIGHT.

CONVENTIONS TO BE HELD IN THE TWELVE
ASSEMBLY DISTRICTS TONIGHT
The Kings County delegates to the Republican State
Convention NJ ROchest sr will be named this evening at
conventions held in the twelve Assembly lDstrlcts'
The proceedings viii be marked by harmony and 1t Is
not likely that there will be any conestng delegations
as the results Of the primaries Tuesday night were
decisive.
The convention in the Ist district which will elect
five delegates will meet at No. "a COurt-st, and F.
g. Gambler president of the First Ward Association,
will call ii 70 order.
In the I'D District the convention to elect three
DELEGATES. will assemble at No. 81 Myrtle-ave.. and
w. J. Beattle will preside.
The lid District convention with five delegates to
Bremer will preside.
There Will be four delegates elected at the 1vtli
District convention meeting at No IL Rockwell Place
and S A. Avila Will call IT to order.
In the With District there will be only two delegates
and they Will be named at No 313 Van Bruntst, where
James johnson will preside
There will be five delegates elected in the With Dis
trict convention, TO be held at Roeders Hall, in
Maujerst. and DR., c. T. Hepp will be the temporary
presiding officer.
Joseph benjamin will call the With Assembly Dis
trict convention order at No. 70 Meserolest and
there will be four delegates named
Tbs convention in the With District. with nine
ave- and John c. Denbert will be in the chair.
In the IXth District George F. Elliott will call the
convention to order at No 427 Marcy ave. and there
will be eleven delegates selected.
John r. sutton will preside at the opening OF the
Xth district convention, ut Fifthave. and Twenty.
third st. at which nine delegates will be named
In the XIth District the convention will meet al
Marcy and Gates ayes. and Thomas c. Mexican will
preside. Fourteen delegates VIII be chosen.
The XIIth District convention will DO called 10 order
by Israel F. Fisher, at LiDerty-ave and Wyonast ten
DELEGATES will be elected.
There will be ciehty-one delegates 30 the State Con.
vention IN all. and like number 10 the judiciary
Convention to nominate Judge OF the Supreme Court
10 succeed Judge Pratt Among the delegates to 50
10 Rochester will be such men General Stewart L.
woodford. state Senator James W. Birhett, William IL
Williams, william W. Goodrich. Thomas W. Wood, s.
v White, ID. NJ. Hurley c. B. Forester, William c.
Wallace samuel a. Avlla Charles A. Moore, F. F
Williams Jacob Worth. /. +. Fisher, f. i. Bartlett, II
f. Dresser. W. II. Lyons. jr.. r.. D. SedgTick. w. J.
Kaiser George +. Elliott j. 5. Oglvie, G. I. Dunwel
J. r. sutton 1. l.. BragdOn, H. NJ smith, D. r. Cor
win. W j. Buttllng, and John H. Westervelt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-03
HILLS FORCES ROUTED AT SING SING.

The Democratic primary in Sing Sing on Tuesday
night the lvelcst that town had and created
the widest excitement owing TO the success of the
anti-IIll Democrats. The polls, which in store
in Hghland-ave were opened at O'Clock and closed
at nine. Ex-senator Nelson and Frank Larkins, IT.,
were the leaders of the opposing factions. The first
fight was between Martin Green, Nelson man. who
became noisy, and Constable Wheeler, who tried to
put him out. Several other fights followed.
Principal Keeper COnnoughOn, of the prison, and his
brother were present to represent Warden Brown,
willie Prison Officer Waugh peddlng tickets.
The Nelson and Warden Brown ticket defeated
by the following vote: Larkns ticket, $50: Nelson,
420. The town is excited over the defeat Of Nelson,
which is victory for the ant-IIin Democrats. The
following delegates elected District Convention
F. Larkins, ir. Matt Stefen, T. C. Sheehan, NJ. J.
Herman, EsmeraldO Purdy, Daniel Roberts, John
Gilsey, Thomas F. Cullen n. J. COrcoFan, Alexander
Robertson, John Hanney, Frank LAWYER County
Conventlon-Cornelius Daily, George II. Barlow,
Michael Moran, Thomas Sherwood c. Leyham, William
E. Kelly Assembly Convention-James Mahon, Jo-
seph wills, E. l.. Ryder, Wilbur :. Gettlc. william
Berberich, Peter Tighe, John Elliott, Charles K.
Ryder, p W; Walsh, Frank Freeman, John Losec and
John Howard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-03
FIRING 4 ErG NORTH IT sandy HOOK.

The Government continued the test Of yesterday
at Sandy Hook. 1t was generally announced tina, the
big l2.nch steel rife would be tCstd but this not
Captain Heath who has always supern ndd these trials
was not on hand when the firing began In his
Lieutenant Gibson took temporary command. Captain
heati soon arrived, however. firing only pre-
PaVory 10 uat OF Today. The OF the big IL.
inch steel rifle Will take place today. A number OF
people were present yesterday Captain said that
the hfhs was simply to test the power powders
eAper'mehtea on with view to using them for the l2
,yn s'ee' RE They had. Of course fired at targets
but what the results were IA could not saw A. the data
W.re kept ut Sandy Hook The targets only showed
a uS',nee the shot had gone and les detection. Tho
TOT the big gun might take place to-day bus date
,vr'a'h only that they would take place soon as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-03
TO EANDLE THEIR WHElr THEMSELVES

Grand Forks, n. D., sept "a considerable part
Of the wheat grown I'm Grand Forks and adjoining
counties viii be handled through the Northern
Farmers Protective Association. The organization
now has upward Of 800 members. Osman Thoraldson.
the manager of the association has secured guarantee
from General superintendent Case of the Great North
road that that company viii furnish all the ears
that may be needed. The line OF Red River barges
will be brought into eQuisitlon, and from points
cessiblc from the river wheat will be brought by
barge to the Grand Forks River elevator and will be
loaded there. This wheat will probably be shipped
to West Superior, and sold stored rs Mr. Thorald-
son may determine. He has already established head
quarters and expects 10 buy an elevator this fall or to
erect one for tho association for the next year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-03
rAMMANY PUTTING on ITS WAR PAINT.

The Tammany Hall Committee on Organization met
last evening in the subteuanean chamber Of the Wig
wan set apart for It's special use. Thomas F. GrOy,
the chairman presided. and John B. McGOldrick was
secretary The call for the primaries fJr electing dele
gates 10 the Democratic State Convention and to the
local convention as prepared Tuesday by the Com
mltee of Twenty-four. approved. 1t directs the
several Assembly districts 20 elect their State Conven
ton delegates between September and H. and fixes
the other primaries for october g. the Senate cOnven
tons 10 be held october o; Assembly. october 8:
Aldermen october T. and city and county october IL.
Committees TO procure transportation and badges
for the delegates going 10 the Saratoga convention
appointed ex Senator Plunktt being chairman Of one
and Sheriff German Of tho other. The Tammanv spe-
cial win start for Saratoga on Monday, September ID
at a. m. and will be composed Of twenty I'VE parl0r
coaches The faro for the round nip VIII be - 20.
The delegations Of ten from each district for attend
ing the unwilling Of the monument 20 the Tanmany
regiment at the Gettysburg battlefield September %
were announced. General Daniel r. sickles is expect
ed 10 deliver the Grafton on the occasion
The rumor that IL had been definitely settled that
senator Roesch should for reelection In his dis
tF4ct and therefore lie would not be called upon
make way for Assemblyman Sulzer. several enthus
asuo heeiers" Of eXResster Reilly IN the XVIII Dis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-03
TIE CANVASS IN NEWARK.

About 100 Bepuhican voters in the Eighth Ward OF
Newark have formed James e. Blaine Club. Tho
organization is q prominent one. with the following
officers: President. c. X. Bosfori; vice-presidents
d. f lIeIvey and George Palmer secretary, James NJ
Shirley; treasurer d. q. NJ. Hedges.
meeting Of the Republicans OF the With Dis
trict of the Thirteenth Ward was held last night
Meetings for organization will be held by tho Re.
publcans in all the wards of the city tomorrow night
In accordance with call OF The Clty Executive Com
mittee There win be an urusual attendance of
voters, according 10 the advces received from the
wards by the chairman Of the committee which show
extraordinary interest ia the issues of the coming
charter election.
call has been Issued 70 the German Republican
voters Of the Thirteenth Ward TO attend the primaries
tonight, and that executive officers are elected
The German Republican Club will celebrate its m
niversary on September TO- and ex-Congres sman
Lehbach will be the principal speaker
The Republicans Of the " Iron Bound District com
pnsng the Fifth, Tenth and Twelfth wards held on
enthusiastic meeting on Tuesday aglt and listened
TO some stirring addresses by Chairman Williams of
the Republican City Executive Committee and OF
The German Republican Club Of the Thirteenth
Ward Is about 20 build cOmmOdOus club house and
committee IS now looking for a central site Sev-
eral OF the members have offered TO subscribe as much
as $500 eacL toward It's erection The club is RAPIDLY
increasing in membership.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-03
GEN. E. F. JONES AND THE STECkLLh''
THE LIEUTEYAYT-GovERxoR REFUSES TO TALK
ABOUT HIS CAyD1DAcY-A CONFERENCE
WITH THE EAST SIDE LEADER.

ABOUT HIS CANDtDACY-A CONfEh'-
WITH THE EAST SIDE LEADER
LeutenantGovernor Edward +. Jones made anouiel
OF his peculiar visits TO this city yesterday, anu IT,,
became n guest OF the Park Avenue Hotel us ~.
found quarters. II was observed that the uo'eino
made careful examination Of the hotel register
he signed it, II looking for the name Of .,,
whom he might be expecting ~ meet there
Jones was In seemingly good health and IN eA'V"
voice, but when he CHANGED TO meet reporters po
bis mouth firmly, and refused 10 talk about hnS uie
except the weather. lie emphatcay declleu 80.
To confirm or deny reports to tne 80
that he intends 10 run as an lhucpc"O ~
candidate for Governor, neither woulu NC -.
whether or not he has been in communication WIN
leaders OF the labor organizations chiefs In the
farmers movement with view 10 arrange ior '''
support, as has been alleged.
When the General was safely inside the room as
signed him In tho hotel he refused to see any reporters
whatever, although the cards Of at least uo|en
newspaper were sent up to him. To all REQUESTS
for interviews Mr.. Jones returned the same repP'
and that was that he was so exceedingly DusS
that he could not possibly spare the Tine lho 'iii'
man who gained access to the LieutenantGoVerhors
presence Yesterday so far as is known
was Charles Steckler ex Tammany leader OF tue Ath
Assembly District and at present the mo't
active politician Of tho trumvrate OF steckIers
leading the East Side movement against the Nlg"ai'
Mr.. Stecker called at the Park Avenue H0tei last eNc
Ing and was at once escorted TO General Jones
quarters. The Visitor remained in constitution WIFI
the Lieutenant Governor something more than an hour
Tribune reporter Mr.. steckler after his call ana
asked what the relations of the otecer AsSoca-
ton and the movement it had started 10 the rinorcd
candidacy of General Jones for Governor.
"The organization known as the SteckIer Assoca-
ton" Mr. SteckIer replied, and the campaign com
mttee Of 100 created by it has taken so far, no STAND
in state matters. II was organized solely Tor the
purpose of taking an active part in local campaigns;
its object being Wrestling Of the control OF the CITY
government from the hands Of the Big Four ana INC
unholy combination In Tammany Hail."
is it your purpose to support ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Jones for Governor if by doing you believe that You
can further the objects which the seckler Association
has at heart ~ Ar. Steckler was asked. ,
y have seen Governor Jones tonight see MN
nearly every time he comes TO the city we have long
been personal friends. When he comes TO Newly DIX
lie calls upon u and we call upon him.
That, Mr.. Stecklcr does not answer the question
asked you. Plainly put. will Governor Jones be
candidate for Governor and will You support himl'
That is question ! cannot answer at this time;
do not know whether ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Jones Will
be a candidate or not"