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Rock Island daily Argus., 1891-12-18
CITY CHAT.

Real hair dolls at Taylor's.
Oysters and celery at Young's.
Evening slippers-the Boston.
Fine dressed chickens at Mays.
Foot balls. all skies. at Taylor's.
Home made mince meat at Young's.
Read the American 8 Christmas sd.
Special sale-2 til! 8 the Boston.
Music boxes, all kinds at Taylor's.
Read the An creams Christmas sd.
Rubber toys, all kinds, at Taylor's.
Felt bedroom slippers-the Boston.
Don't forget the dress dolls at Taylor's
A few more bellflower apples at Trues'
dsle's.
Postmaster Well is the latest victim o.
The grip.
Matlie Vickers and her company are Al
the Harper
Buy your candies and nuts for Christ.
mas at Young's.
Air guns, pound of shot free with
each at TsY lor's.
Ladies. if you want something nice in
shopping bags. see Taylor.
Call at Woodystt's music house and
get Christmas lullaby free.
Pocket knives, rs zors and scissors, the
best quality at Taylors.
A large quantity OF mixed nuts and
candy for Christmas at Youngs.
S!eds. every person buying one will get
. snow shovel free at TaYlor's.
McCsbe Bros. will close out their
dolls at any price. Open evenings.
No end to the Christmas goods at Nc
Csbe Bros, Open evenings.
Bicycles. velocipedes. wagons, wheel>
bArrows and buckboards st Tsylor's.
Something entirely new is sold in silk
umbrellas at Simon & Mosenfelder's.
Baby shoes worth SOC go at Csc from
2 til! Saturday afternoon-Boston.
Nice sweet potatoes. crsnberries and
al kinds of vegetables at Young's.
Elk Supervisor S. E, Goodlow and
daughter, of Rural were in the city
Today
A thing of beauty-oue of thos latest
style silk umbrellas at Simon & Mosen>
felder's.
Buv him box of those fine cigars for
Christmas at GlockhofT's, the Arcade
cIgar store.
Saturday afternoon, , till 5. ladies pat.
lp or plain toe shoe, sll solid, worth
81 so go at 81 20-the Boston,
Hell te forever grateful If you buy him
one of those handsome smoking iacke.s
nj Simon IL Mosenfelder's.
Nice bright Florids oranges, bananas,
zgs' dates. malaga and cstswbs grapes,
mixed nuts and candies at Longs.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1891-12-18
j. RAMSER.
Annual Clearance Sale.
1927 Second Avenue, Rock Islam

Annual Clearance Sale.
Betw. en- now and the first OF
the year we shall follow our an
nual custom of closing out our
stock as ose as possible be-
fore the first of January. ANY
one thinking Of purchasing a
piano or organ will certainly
save money and do well by cali
ing on D. Roy Bowlby, 1926
Second avenue, Rock Island
We guarantee prit es and terms
to suit those who wish to buv
for hol day pr sents. We still
handle the Old relia BILE HalIet
II Davis and Emerson pianos,
which our house has handled
continuously for 80 years-that
alone will recommend and our
New Scale KimbaIl piano is the
wonder of the musical age,
Call and get prices: no trouble
to show goods, We have on
hand a few good upr ght pianos
which have been rented or used
for concerts. We positively
guarantee to make prices on
second hand instruments that
will sell them to anyone who
wants piano; we don't pro-
pose to carry over the first of
j 'nuary anything secondhand.
Will sell on easy payments;
call early and get your choice
d. ROV BOwlbN.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1891-12-18
When looking for Xmas gifts, don't
fail to stop in at
]. RamsGr'S,
The JGWGler,

ard inspect his line of hold ~ goods
which is always the largest aud best in
the city. While some competitors blow
and buster. bear in mind that J Ramser
never misleads the public by sensational
advertisements. but has the goods, both
IN quantity, quality and endless VARIETY
to show the public al prices that are right.
and puzz'e competitors. His line OF gold
spectacles and optical goods is immense.
Clocks in endless varieties; solid silver
and plated ware in innumeratle STYLES
aud designs; more fancy stone riggs Than
all The other stocks in the city put to-
gether. His stock of diamonds, com,
prising rings, pendsnts and brooches, is
unsurps ssable. His line OF watches. in
cluding diamond studied. fancy var
ieeated. raised gold. ornamen,ed ana
plain. Is THE LARGEST IN THE
THREE CITIES. Gail and be con
vinced. Remember the place,
j. RAMSER,
1927 Second Avenue, Rock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1891-12-18

The sort of tree that pleases patrons
not only at Christmas. but from Christ
mas to Christmas. A tree bearing the
fruit this does Can only stand as the ou,-
growth of reputable tirm-stalwart,
STANDARD. staple-all through the year
'92 You'll find those things aud they
are what wise people look for our
strong attractions. But all this is pre-
liminary; what we want TO mention
specially is that we have just opened q
bugh', fresh, new assortment for the
holidays of umbrellas in the newest
sticks
Six handkerchiefs, very exquisite
Initial handkerchiefs. perfect beauties.
Silk and cashmere muffl ers, beautiful
present. Neckwear. a rich assortment.
Kid gloves and mittens. something use,
full. Satin suspenders, they'll make his
heart glad Night robes, most beauri 'ul
patterns.
Drop in and see US; no trouble TO show
you through.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1891-12-18

Bibles, bibles, bibles st Tavlors.
The advocate., 1891-12-16

and to civil magistrates.
The foregoing propositions gravely put
forth in q state paper, as remedial meas
ures In the interest of "a free ballot, 3
fair count and an honest return" might
seem ludicrous II the average citizen
was really unaware Of the fact that the
Republican managers of all things do
not want an untramelled ballot and day
Of absolute freedom for the voter at the
polls. The following from theiWashing-
ton Post, paper friendly to the national
administration might 90 as companion
piece with the above message extract:
Our esteemed cotemporary, the MGtl and Er-
press, of New York, Is just now engaged in build
ing up beautiful and falryllke theory as to the
growth Of Republlcanlsm In the south. It has
been drinking In the revelations Of southern
progress VOuchSafed by the sweet singers Of
special trade journals and other hebdomadal
brewers Of gaudy but unreliable statistics; and
1t appears to have drunk intemperately.
The Post yields to none in It's cordial and glad
recognition of the material development Of the
south, but 1t fails to see the force Of the MaiI
and ErpresS hypothesis Commercial and in
duStrial progress do not necessarily imply the
triumph Of Republican principles any more than
decades and slOth and degradation mean that
Democracy Is getting the upper hand. The time
for that sort Of talk has passed. Republcanism
win begin to spread and strengthen at the south
just as soon as the Republican party adopts a
broad, courageous and intelligent policy toward
the southern states. Alabama and Tennessee
may multiply their industries and increase their
capital until they Overshadow Ohio and
Pennsylvania, but they win not ask for admis-
sion to the Republican party so long as that
party talks to them Of force bills, or purposes In
any other form, . renewal OF the violence and
turmoil which they endured under Republican
rule once before, and which they do not care to
experience again.
II the party to which the Mdil and Express
looks for all the virtue In the world win stop
treating the southern states IKE poor relations,
stop misrepresenting everything they do, treat
them on terms Of perfect equality with the other
states, abandon the idea Of making laws which
apply injuriOusly to them-in short, II lt win
brace up and take new departure In the direc-
ton Of nerve and common sense, 1t may prepare
to see the south throw of "Solldlty," for which
it win then have no further use, and Of which 1t
is already thoroughly tired.
II these political doctors 80 badly dlSa-
gree, who may arise and seek to place
them on q basis Of harmonious thought
and action?
IA consultation that shall proceed
with candor, calmnesS and patience upon
the lines Of justice and humanity, not Of
prejudice and cruelty" must be measur-
ably presentation of platitudes bv the
president when he seriously takes into
consideration what his henchman, VIII
liam w. Dudley, accomplished with
filthy lucre for him St the Chicago DOmi-
The advocate., 1891-12-16

mating convention, and with the blocks
Of fire at the polls the following Novem-
Der and two years later he might dis
cover that his party in Indiana was in q
minority Of 47,OS9 votes.
But the New York World makes this
inquiry:
VIII President Harrison follow the Republican
caucus In telling the American people that they
didn't know what they were about In electing
successor to the billion dollar and force bill Con-
gresS?
A Democratic House may not be able to So
cure the enactment Of much Democratic legisIa-
ton, but 1t can be relied on to save the country
from billion dollar legislation, force bills. gag
rules and other Republican lniqulties.
The House was duly organized on
Tuesday, the 9Th inst, the Democrats
having been able to close their caucus
and agree upon their candidates on Mon
day evening.
When the House was called to order
on Monday by Clerk Edward Mcpherson
and the roll of members by states was
called In alphabetical order, after its
completion, Hon. William S. Holman, of
Indiana, the Democratic leader, made
q motion for adjournment to IL
o'clock M, on Tuesday, which was
adopted. Hon. Charles F. Crisp, Of
Georgia, who was elected speaker, was
escorted to the chair by Messrs. Mills Of
Texas, and Reed of Maine, at the request
Of Clerk Mcpherson.
The vote for ex-Speaker Reed was SO,
aud Hon. Thomas E. Watson, having
been nominated by Hon. Jerry Simpson
for speaker, received the votes of Messrs.
Baker, Clover, Davis, Halverson, KEN,
McKeighsn, Otis and Simpson. Mr..
Halverson is from Minnesota, and Messrs.
KEN and McKeighan from Nebraska.
Rev. DIR. William Fl. Milburn, the blind
preacher, who has been chaplain in Eve
previous Congresses offered q very ap-
propriate prayer at the request Of Speak
or Crisp after he had been sworn In by
Mr.. Holton. The speaker then swore in
the Representatives as they appeared In
blocks Of states In an alphabetical ar
rangement. The members Of the Peo-
pies party have for the most part OBJ
tanned some Of the most eligible seats In
the House. Ex-Speaker Reed, Mr.. Hol-
mSn and Hon. Charles O'Nell, Of Penn
sylvania, were privileged TO select their
seats before the drawing Hon. John
Davis ats diagonally in front Uf Mr..
Reed, and Hon. John G.. Otis, with Mr..
Halverson, are In front Of Mr.. Davis.
The New York World of the 9th has
the following:
Atlla5 al but members were reque gtedt 70 70.
The advocate., 1891-12-16
The Best Baking Powder
AND MOST ECONOMICAL,

Is that of Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder is prepared
with greater and accuracy from finer and more
pensve materials competent chemists test every ingredient
adulterant taints this purest of human food products
Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder is the embodiment of all
the excellence that it is possible to attain. 1t is always
uniform and reliable and retains its full strength until used
1t is only economical because of its wonderful
raising power but by Of its greater bulk the cans
being much larger than the ordinary kind; will go
farther and do better work dsappoints Dr. Prices
is only baking powder that contains the whites of eggs
The advocate., 1891-12-16
WASHINGTON rDITORIAL CORRESPOND

4MAB&U CkAteS DA AnoEACAg ~ HVW huASy
organized and the third annual message
Of President Harrison has been presented
10 both branches oft.
The Senate was organized on Monday,
the 7th inst, 80 TO speak, yet as it is 3
continuing Legislative body, It might be
more strictly correct to say Of it, that il
duly convened, and that Levi Parker
Morton, the domestic and foreign banker
and broker OF New York and Of London,
was its er-o6iciO presiding officer.
This body composed Of eighty-eight
members from forty-fonr states, Is most
decidedly undemocratic, unrepublican,
feature Of government, ipasmuch, as IL
represents in the first place territory,
and not population; for the state Of Ne
vada, containing 45,761 people, he's the
same political power in the upper branch
Of the American Congress, as does New
York, with q population of 5,997,S53.
Secondly, It Is q body hardly ever In
close touch with the people, for, unless
United States Senator be q conscientious,
earnest, honest, patriotic and Self-respect-
Ing citizen, he might consider himself 80
fax removed from the great body Of the
people Of the state from which he comes,
that he might feel tempted to exclaim
With q late millionaire, "The people be
id"
A delegated power fromSthe people
often manipulated by conscienceless,
corrupt and utterly unprlncipled politi-
cAl cabals, who organize their monopO-
listlc regencies at state capitals and at
commercial centers, not only In the
'.new world" but sometimes in the "old
world" where despOtisms and monarch
les are in church and state nomenclature
NnBtalled by "divine right" by far too often,
have determined who should be United
States Senators 1t were better that 80
many Of these Senators whose seats are
secured by methods that would not bear
the light Of day, should be limited TO
service Of six years at time, than that
the HamlltonIsn idea Of government
should have been adopted for this great
American republic, that these grave and
reverend seignores, should hold their
places during their natural lives, or In
common parlance through a period OF
good behavior.
The present president OF the United
States was beaten for the Office Of COVER
nor Of Indiana, In 1875, by "Blue Jeans"
Williams, q stirring farmer OF Knox
county, who had been known as Hon.
James D. Williams, when q member OF
che national House Of Representatives,
In 1870, he was defeated for the United
States Senate by Hon. Daniel W. Voor-
haes, and as a candldete for reelection to
the Office Of Senator he was beaten In
1887, by Hon. David Turpie, so that with
legislative service Of six years In the
United States Senate--to which he was
not called baok--he was graduated by
che aid Of money-mongers into the Office
Of president Of the United States.
OF the elghty-elght United States Sena-
tors, forty.seven Of them are classified as
Republicans. The Atlantic states fur
nlsh sixteen OF them; the eight Pacific
states the same number, and fifteen Of
them hail from the north central states.
I, s,s a. - 49,. 49,, apo Proro Tovva which
The advocate., 1891-09-23
still They Happen.
d. P. H.

EsKRIEGE, Kan, September IA, 1891.
EDITOR ADvoCATE:-To-day there Is
an Alliance picnic at Dover In this
county (Wabaunsee) They are happen
Ing all over the state and the old Repub-
licsn soreheads can't help 1t.
w. H. Melrose is the editor of the
Eskridge Star. 1t Is Republican in
politics, and the editor is one Of the big
gest liars that ever breathed. OF the
Elm Creek Alliance he said that there
were about $50 souls present and few
Of the old party-he meant the Republi-
cans. He told lie about the $50 being
present, but about few Of the old party
he told the truth. It was the few that
are left to tell the story, and everybody
knows 1t. II he knew at the time he was
telling the the truth he would not have
printed 1t. He dlsgusts lots of the Re-
publicans by lying that way. Why can't
he have q good paper? Everybody would
rather have the paper before anything
Is printed on it.
Some of the old sly Republicans sent
out circulars and printed it in their pa
pers, saying that the northern states that
raise wheat will soon sell 1t, and II you
want to get . good price for your wheat
rush Il into the market In sending
The advocate., 1891-09-23
CORRESPONDENCE.
From Rice County.

LYONS, Kan, September l3, 1891.
EDITOR ADvoCATE:-The Alliance held
a picnic at Little River on the 18th, and
we send you short report. Although
the people are very busy, it was a sue
cess in every way, the crowd especially
being much larger than was expected.
We heard several estimate 1t at 1000.
Mrs. Smith, of Mcpherson made the ad-
dress on usury. She is good speaker
and handled her subject we'll both from
a bible and financial standpoint, showing
conclusively that unless the present sys-
tenn is changed, it will surely subvert the
liberties of the people as it has those Of
many nation before us.
J. Ratlif and the editor of the Rice
County Eagle also made few remarks
VIM. Ratlif's being especially good. The
address was good, the dinner was good
and everybody enjoyed it.
You can put Rice county down in the
the right column in the coming election.
The people have not made much noise
yet, but they are solid just the same and
will bring the other fellows under an
avalanche of votes In November
The advocate., 1891-09-23

circulars to the northern states they
would tell them the Kansas wheat would
soon be in and to hurry up and sell their
wheat. Was not that just about stealingg
Anybody will say yes. There may be
q few good and sensible Republicans,
but they are going over to the Peoples
party as fast rs they can and are taking
their papers with them. That's the very
way to do We are glad that they have
sense enough to do what ls right. We
think that they will smash up in Novem-
Der. There seems to be lots of Republi-
can papers going over to the Peoples
party TO seek salvation and sing the song
Of their dear name. They know what
they are doing, too, or they would not
do Il. HARVEY RUBLE.
The advocate., 1891-09-23
OTTAWA AJOURNAL0 BRIEEs.

Some Of these days Hall, Harris and
the rest of the subtressury opponents
will want the postal delivery system
abolished, on the ground that it is class
legislation, solely In the interest OF city
residents!
If pirates were again to infest the
high seas, we wonder if Hall, Harris &
Co, and the other sub-treasuTy kiCkers
would raise their protest against govern
ment steps to suppress such piracy, and
charge that 1t would be class legislation
In the interest Of our merchants and
ocean tourists?
Wonder why Harris, Hall 81 Co.,
don't rise In their wrath and attack the
governments raln-producing expert
ments? II rain can be produced at will,
In the language Of Harris, "the farmers
are the first and direct benefciarieS." Of
course that would be too awfully awful
ever to be tolerated.
-MOberly, Missouri, has surplus Of
$4,000, which she doesn't know what TO do
with. Kansas City Star.
Why don't they send for Judge Botkin
and Bill HackneyF All Botkin would
have to do 10 to make Bill recelveE, and
Bill would do the rest. If you doubt 1t,
ask the folks of the little town of Spring
field, Kansas.
The advocate., 1891-09-23
IngorsOn on California.

In recent magazine article, Mr.. En-
nest Ingersoll, the noted writer, says:
The climate of southern California in
winter closely resembles that of Egypt. It's
equability is constant, and its dryness is
proverbial. The only complaint made is,
that it is too nearly perfect. Residents bred
in the eastern states confess now and then
that a rOuSing storm would give them a
grateful sensation. But this sentiment
meets with no favor from the man who has
just fed from q superAuity Of Wetnees and
chilling gales. To him perpetual summer
seems perpetual paradise, and to the invalid
dreading che advance Of disease the still
and arid atmosphere is as the breath Of life.
The most comfortable way to reach the
Pacific coast ls via Santa Fe Route.
Weekly excursions In Pullman tourist
Sleepers at low rates. Apply to G. T.
NicholsOn, G. P. g 7. A., Topeka, KaS,
Cor folder.
The advocate., 1891-09-23

Higdon 3 Higdon, solicitors Of Ameri-
can and foreign patents, 66 and 56 Hall
building, Kansas City, Missouri, (expert
craftsman kept in ofice) and 80 Le Droit
building, Washington, D. c., Washing
ton associate formerly examiner United
States patent Office twelve years, report
the following list Of patents issued dur
ing the week ending September is, 1891.
By applying to them printed copy Of any
patent here named can be obtained for
25 cents in stamps. Send FOX book OF in
structlons free Of charge, Please men
ton this paper:
MisSourl--Ice cream freezer, j. Baker,
Kansas City; check marker, G. Fl. COgges-
hall, st. Louis; electric snap switch, g.
H. Hart, Kansas City; steam boiler, F.
sommer, Brsnaugh; car roof, j. @.
Wands, st. Louis; Car door, j. G. Wands,
St. Louis; laundry starch, Wright & Co.,
"Kahoha," (trade mark.)
Kansas as-Bslling press, ]. A. Hampton,
Rosedale; brick machine, A. F. Miller,
Pittsburgh; automatic stop motion for
knitting machines, G. Z. Sharp, Lowell;
wheat flour, J. P. Baden (trade mark.)
Colorado -Geodetic altazium, T. W.
Goad, Denver; making soda with Dtron'
tiun salts, G. II. Gray, Denver; railway
danger alarm, d. ]. and o. A. Haynes,
Denver; time alarm, s. E. Jones, Canon
City; clothes drier, j. w. McCandleSs,
Florence; grass receptacle, s. F. Powell,
Denver; envelope opener, W. J. Puckett,
Denver.
Nebraska-C. L. Gerard, Columbus;
car coupling, J. Grngrich, Aurora;
rotary engine, G.. A. Thompson, Stock
Vile.
Issue Of September is, 1891: Patents,
345; designs, II; trade marks, 96; reissue,
4; total issue, 392.
The advocate., 1891-09-23

DOME PARK HERD POland-ChlDa and
AZ Large English Berkshire Hogs, 4. a.
Hubbard, Rome, Sumner county, Kan, pEOpyle-
tor and breeder. My herds are composed Of the
ricnest blood money will buy or expeRienC0
breed, with style and individual merit repEesensr
Ing such families az the COrwlnS, Black Bels
shireB are the Ballles, Bella DOnnas, Champions,
Duchess and Robin Hood families. Pigs of An
ages and nearly all weights, Weighing from 20 70
800 POUNDS each. Ten males now ready Tor Rois
vice for sale. I. A. HUBBARD, Rome, Kan,
The advocate., 1891-09-23
Women Can Vote for President and vice
President of the United States.

A0~ANAoAAp O"N%~N"s
Ballot box at Topeka, Kan, the birth
place Of the Peoples party, in charge Of
the Farmers Wife. Every woman in the
United States who endorses either the
St. Louis, Ocsla or Cincinnati platforms,
or who ls In favor Of woman'S suffrage,
is requested to send her choice for
president and vice president for 1899 to
the Farmers Wife, Topeka, Kan, enclos-
ing 10 cents for three months subscrip-
ton October, November and December),
and the vote will be recorded by states;
polls to close at sunset November 8,
1891, and result published in the No
vember number of the Farmers WIFE.
The advocate., 1891-09-23
New-ThrOugh Cars Between
81. Paul and Kansas City.

Something New-ThrOugh Cars Between
Bt. Paul and Kansas City.
The traffic between above cities has 30
increased that the Great Rock Island
Route has instituted a new order Of
things, and has put on their trains, a
through car between these points. The
cars run on this service are Pullman
combination chair Car and sleeper, and
are the embodiment of comfort. The
price charged for this especial service is
but little, compared with the accommo-
datlon given.
See that your tickets read via the AL
bert Lea Route 70. R. 1. & p; B. @. R.
& n, and M. g. st. L. Ry's.) Maps and
time tables sent on application. John
Sebastian, General Ticket aud Passenger
Agent; E. st. John, General Manager.
General Offices, Chicago.
The advocate., 1891-09-23
Make Your OWN Bitters

On receipt Of SOC, u. 8. Stamps, .Will eend 70
any address one package Stekete9's DEY Bit
tAfs, one package makes one QGlloN best lOHto
known Cures stomach and kidney 1lGeng4A Ad'
dress Gro. @. eTXKBEKR, Grand kaIla Mich.
The advocate., 1891-09-23

XETANTED- to take charge OF Alliance
w papeF--Only ole In county. Must be 3
practical printer and hustler. Address ae
once, NEW ERA, Norton, Kansas.
The advocate., 1891-09-23

Advertisements OlI be inserted under tsis ho0d
fOr cents per lCOTd for each insertion, eaSh ~
Advance.
The advocate., 1891-09-23

EOME FARM HERDS -Hh0EthOrn Cattle,
@@ with the Crulchshank bull Imp. Kni&he
Templar 6l6OS nc head OF herd. Poland Chinae,
the farmers hOga. Young stock for sale. BARRED
and White Plymouth Rock Eggs, 81 and q, ra.
SpectivelY. G. M, 7, Hulett, EdgertOn, JOhnson
county Kansas
The advocate., 1891-09-23
BREEDERS DIRECTORY.

Advertisements IN Ehia column iUtII be tnscrtaA
for 5000 per vcGr for four lines or lesS and 8QQ
Tor esS than Ons year SCiu be charged aS pcr ccsk
additional
The advocate., 1891-09-23

VIZ ANTED- Everybody out Of employment 10
w write us Immediately. LOUIS RICH q
COMPANY, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.
The advocate., 1891-09-23

VTTANTED-1,OO 900 farmers boys and girls %
w write TO this ONCE for circular containing
valuable information.