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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-23

he district couFi did not bear the az
guEientA ia ,he matter of the iniu-cjign
secured h5i the B % r. y n. rotd
against he ciS - restrain the lstf.r from
taking .up be side track laid on West
Fropt a'reetselae tmeago The circurn,
$ ances OF tie isyiag OF the TRACK effe
night. ana ne removal OF part OF il by
tie sldeFrJea aud 6thers soting au3tf
their direction, are familiar. The resapoi
this case did not come IN trisl "a. las
merits was thst 1t was ibs' = was indaf !
niteiy postpoaeG hy agreement. Tie
city received communication from Joe
X. Laae. 'a'torney'ot the coua osny. looks
ing 20 sn 9ie4ble ard Iautnqily sa,is-
factory adjustment of the difficulty that
has arisen. The officials of the b., G. r.
& N. will be here the latter part of this
week to confer withe city officials upon
this settlement. There is little doubt th at
an arrangement will be made. and that
its terms will be fraught with advantage
to the city Davenport Democrat.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-23
LOCAL NOTINES.
Oysters at Krell s Malh,s.

Oysters at Krell s. Mails
Call on E. B. McKown for bsvt wood
and soft co.,! Telephone ]. isS
Send your friends 10 KEEL s. Maths
for dish of fresh oysters served in snv
way you may wish for.
For Sale "A good frmily horse wah
harness and buggy. Inquire Mt 4 L
Twenty first street
Wented-A girl to do general hons,
work Must come recommended Ap-
ply 3l2 Fourth avenue.
You can recommend Kreii & Malh 10
anybody, S. they have the best oysters
and know how best TO serve them.
/ Remember The cold weather does not
affect the ice cream business = particle.
. AGd can get dishr brick, psloa, De ranid
or iadiVidnal ire cream ~ any time. no
matter how cold the weather is e. KrnlI
s. MATHIS bd tss
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-23
TOWN TALK.

Belle flower apples at Browner's.
Choice fruits of all kinds at Bro wner's
Order your Thanksgiving turkey early
at Youngs.
Dressed turkeys and chickens at
Browner's.
Turf eys as cheap as the cheapest at
Young's.
Fresh oysters. bulk. cans and in the
shell at Young's.
Henry Wheelan left for Chicago Satur-
day night on business.
McIntire Bros will make cloaks sell
this week-see special sd.
Wild ducks. quail. turkeys and
chickens for Thanksgiving at Young's.
George Schneider has a new telephone
10 his residence. which is number 1890.
For Sale-The house now occupied by
IA. d. Mack. eos Nineteenth street. at a
bargain and on easy terms if sold by
Feb. 1, 1892. j. ID. Taylor.
G. Pratt and wife are rejoicing in a
brand new daughter, now two DAYS old.
The enlarged family will now move into
their new house on Railroad avenue, west
of Second street.-Moline Dispatch.
Big drive in cloaks-McIntire Bros. ,
have quantity of Newmarkets that are
not rapid sellers. By noticing prices
given in their advertisement you will
perceive that they propose to make them
SELL
A horse aud buggy belonging to the
Cralle livery stable, of Moline. and driven
to this city by O. Oakleaf. disappeared
from in front of Swarson's saloon on
Front street last evening and are sup
posed to have been stolen Davenport
Democrat.
George Lambert died at the home of
his brother in-law. Christopher Atkinson,
30o4 Tenth avenue, of apoplexy at 4 80
o'clock this morning. aged rs years. He
was born in Farley, near Maidston, Kent
county, E. gland. and came 10 this coun-
try when about 25 years of age. and
spent the greater part of his lie in
Louisville. Ky coming to the city about
10 years ago, where he has made his
home with his sister, Mrs Christopher
Atkinson
The Port Byron Globe remembers
John Thornton and his daughter, and
Samuel Moynier. The Globe reprints
the story of the marriage of Moynier and
Miss Thornton. and her brutal and I'm
provoked murder six days later by her
father, who is now in jail awaiting trial
at Fort Smith, 1. T. Then the Globe
says: 'All three of the above were resi-,
dents of Rapids City numb Der of years
ago, and were we'll known by many of
our people here. His attempt to murder
his wife is well remembered, also the time
When he burned house in Rapids City,"
An interesting fiasncial statement os
the Rock Island Savings bank appears in
another column. Rock Island is proud
OF this institution, and il has reason to be,
not only be cause of its success. but in
view of its benefl. to all our people whose
thrift and prosperity it clearly SHOTS
The total resources of the bank reach the
sum of 1924, 500 90 Over 1900 depos
tors have $696. S21 80 to their credit, ard
this sum has contributed largely tow.Id
the building of homes and other epter
prises, as 1851. 551 40 have been loaned
out by the bank.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-23
PROTECT YOUR
MR.. H Erpsr-,

MR.. H HlRSCgB5
The well-EH,wn Ops
=. f. oo-.TI4n.U7--
alp7iutedT Il. TLe-s.'',' >
celshra q Diam.l!S,-.
glasses, and s.so for
Chan-esb.e >,eCr.....-,7
! he gases are lie II
ever made II stec.sr.
construction u The Ls.t:
chasing a pair of liz "A
Glas t. never hG, q e.i-...,
from The eyes. .ui e-yTr,,1
i guaranteed. sOtzsr ( ~
the eyer mo m4l,gr g7ra- J
Lenses are they vi 80
with 3 new rarr o's's go -
T. II. THOMAS ts,st
and invites al 20 sys.r
Of The ErtEt >UIt.i1ry IN,
over any and ali Ot5e.. n
and examine The sane III
dru gis. and Oriician. kls.I.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-23
The Frances CIrvelrna riub

The Fran:is Cleveland clue, Of Mon
mouth. which is composed entirely %
young ladies and may h. considered an
Influential factor il the poll les of the
Eleventh congressional district, Celebrated
the third anniversary Of Us orga niz aiiou
by banquet at the Commercial house a.
Monmouth last week. The banquet wsg
elegant in every respect. AID yet was
truly democratic. not oeing formal dress
up sffiir, bat genuine social good tine
a meeting of ,Se grand little army q
noble democratic ladies'. who. though tie
right of Suffrage is denied them, az yet
making their influence fet.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-23

So many have been cured of rheumatism
by Hoods Sarsaparilla that we urge all
who suffer from the disease to try this
medicine.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-23
sTAIE o. Oa.o. 10 d Tor.enn.

Lucas County -
Frank J. Cheney makes oa.R that he ia
Tho sepioT partner of ibe firm of =. i
Cheney d Co, doing business in he CITY
OF Toledo, county and state aforesaid, and
that said firm will pay the sun of on.
hundred dollars for each and every case
Of catsrrh thss cannot be cured ~ the
use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9Th, day of December,
A, D.. 1856.
A. W. GLEASON,
SEAL Notary Public.
(~~
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internellv
and acts directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system. Send
for testimonials, free.
F. ]. CHENEY & Co., Props, Toledo. O.
Sold BY druggists, 75c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-07

Such of the Democrats as are capable
of fair thinking must have certain lines
of thought suggested to them by Acting
Secretary Spaulding's circular to the tin
plate manufacturers. Since it became
evident, even TO the most benighted in
tellect, that tin plate was actually in
process of production in this country
Democrats have shifted their ground
dextrously and made it matter for loud
talk against Republicans that, in the
Democratic imagination, they were pre-
pairing TO doctor the returns, exaggerate
the growth of the industry and make of
no effect the clause providing for free
entry in case the business, after fair
trial, should not be on its feet by 1897.
Acting Sec. Spaulding's circular puts
the good faitr of the friends of tin plate
beyond question. II calls upon manufac-
turers of tin plate and terne plates TO ap-
ply 10 the department for books wherein
10 register their daily production of tin
and terne plates of the several classes.
Stamping companies or others engaged
in the manufacture of articles or wares
from sheet ir~ss-r sheet steel produced
in the United States to be afterward
timed or terne-plated are also enjoined
10 keep correct account of such iron or
steel 50 manufactured, with weight al
lowance as sold TO them. From the
above records n sworn statement of pro
duction is to be rendered by each manu-
facturer at the end of each quarter,
made ont on the forms that will be fur
nished for the purpose. From these
data statistics are to be prepared which
shall determine whether the conditions
provided for ia the tariff act shall have
been complied with by Oct. 1, 1897
As the NEWS has pointed ont re-
peatedly. Republicans will be first 10
demand the removal Of the duty IL, after
complete test, it shall appear that IL is
not practicable TO establish the tin plate
industry in this country. The attitudes
of the parties differ in this particular
Republicans confidently expect, and
their expectations are up to date more
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-07
H. ". LADD CO.

had first to obtain paper from the
leader of the Democratic ward or assem-
bly, district organization certifying to
his Democracy. Here he was compelled
to undergo an examination, not as to his
efficiency as workman but as to his in
fuence as party man. For two years
the entire disposal of patronage was in
the hands of Brooklyn official. This
same official afterwards became candi-
date for sheriff and in Democratic
county was overwhelmingly defeated
not because he was considered unfit for
the position, but because he had failed
to satisfy the herds of patronage hunters
who had applied TO him for sinecures.
Mr.. Whitney's visits to the navy yard
were hailed with the booming of guns
and display of gold lace. The effect of
his visits were not noticeable after he
left.
What was apparent at the Brooklyn
Navy Yard must have been the policy at
Portsmouth, Boston, League Island,
Norfolk, Mare Island, and other naval
stations. Mr.. Whitney made an excel
lent secretary on paper, 1t is not shown
that he was efficient in any practical re-
port. The navy grew under his admin
istration of affairs but it was only the
natural growth under the policy inaug-
urated while President Arthur was at
the head of the affairs Of the government.
If for four years he permitted the affairs
of the navy yard to descend to rut as
deep and nasty as any that marked the
days of reconstruction it evidently re-
quires the greatest amount of brass to
make it appear that he is entitled to any
credit for the policy that Secretary Tracy
is so efficiently bringing TO favorable re-
suits.
But the Mugwumps are equal to any
thing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-07
H. W. LADD co.

than borne out by the facts, that great
and prosperous industry can be made to
add to the United States great and
growing prosperity. Democrats with
their Mugwump assistants take appar-
emily so little interest in the well being
of the country which has nourished them
that they are not only looking anxiously
for the failure of patriotic experiment
but are doing the most that in them lies
to oprecipitate failure by discouraging cap
ital from interesting itself in the scheme.
Fortunately for the country. capital has
not too much faith in the Democracy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-07
OUR NATIONAL BANKS.

The annual report of Comptroller
Lacey TO Secretary Foster is filled with
valuable information relating to the ma
tional banking system.
The growth Of the banks has tSen
phenomenal during the year, and despite
the severe financial stress of the period
covered there have been but few failures.
During the year 1913 new banks have
been organized, with a capital of $20,-
100000. Within the same time forty
one banks voluntarily liquidated their
business and twenty-five became insolv-
ent, thus showing a net gain of 1877
banks, with an aggregate capital of
S12, ,553, 900. The total number of banks
: in operation Oct. 81, 1901, was 1904.
The capital stock was 1854 755 1896
Bonds deposited TO secure circulation. 1521l3.sJo
Bank notes 171,36S,9iS
The gross circulation has decreased
while that secured by bonds has in
creased gill, ,795, ,10l. This is an increase
which has not occurred before since 1881,
and the present increase, says the comp
troller, is the more remarkable from the
fact that no profit accrues to the banks
by reason of note issues"
The splendid effects of the system are
shown by the fact that during the past
twenty-nine years since the system was
organized only 81 per cent. became in
solvent and the average annual loss to
creditors during that period was only
one twentieth of per cent. of the aver
age liabilities. OF the 102 insolvent
banks the affairs when finally closed up
showed an average dividend to the credi-
tors of 74.17 per cent, while those closed
during the last five years showed an
average dividend TO creditors of 90.65
per cent.
These are some of the results of a sys-
tenn of banking which the free silver ad-
vocates and the Democrats are now at
tempting to drive to the wall.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-07
NAVAL CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.

Mugwump papers, with the churlish-
ness and dog in the manger idea that
possesses the organs and individuals of
that hybrid party, while family recog-
nizing, as they must, that Secretary
Tracy is entitled to credit for his en-
deavors to divorce politics from the ad-
ministration of affairs in the various
navy yards are making strenuous efforts
to prove that Mr., Tracy is only borrow
ing from and carrying out more fully
the policy advanced by Mr.. Cleveland's
Secretary of the Navy, William c. Whit
ney.
Facts are not necessary for the Mug
wumps when they make so preposterous
claim. The public remembers clearly
that Mr. Whitney was secretary of the
navy and that the ships designed while
he was at the head of naval affairs were
of an English type that his successor has
vastly improved upon. The details of
his workings are becoming. however,
like fine dream.
In his report for 1888 William E.
Chandler, the secretary of the navy, in
President Arthur's Cabinet, first advan-
ced the idea of civil service reform in the
navy yard. He then said
These establishments must first be thorough
ly reorganiZcd In such way as TO exclude all
political considerations from their manage
ment otherwise bad and expensive work will
be the result. We can not afford TO destroy
the speed OF our naval engines In order TO
make votes for political party. Whatever
other governmental agency may be conducted
with partisanship great naval workshop,
dealing with the hull OF q modern steel steam
ship, its fittings and equipment, and with the
complexities of its machinery, can not be sue
cessfully so managed. No charge of favoring
private shipbuilding establishments should
deter any one from asserting, that until the
navy yard workshops areser7haged on bust
ness principles and without regard to politics
the construction and repair OF the new Amer
lean navy should be committed to those build
ers who employ or discharge their foremen
and II their artisans according To their skill
as mechanics and without caring for their po-
litical opinions or votes.
The Arthur administration went out
of existence before these ideas advanced
by Secretary Chandler could be put in
practical operation. Mr.. Whitney sue
ceeded him. For four years he was at
the head of affairs. During that time
he did nothing of practical nature to
place the navy yards on a par with the
private establishments Of ship builders.
Instead the navy yards under the Whit
ney regime were used simply as places
of refuge for Democratic politicians.
The distribution of patronage in them
was in the hands of ward heelers and
the chief recommendation for employ
ment was the number of votes the sppli-
cant could control at ward primary or
at the polls.
At the principal navy yard in the
country-that at Brooklyn-the clerk,
mechanic or laborer desiring y position
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-07
by the whole county, as well as more
especially by his town.
THE ONION.


The Chicago Evening Post discusses
at some length and with a gravity be-
fitting the subject the status of the
onion in a polite community. 1t ap-
pears that the onion question has been
agitating certain Chicago school.
Angelo and Comfort Grinnell, aged IL
and 10 years respectively, were sent
home before they had bounded the great
stock yards or half finished their spell
ing lesson. According to the state
lnents of their teacher she took no
pleasure in leading them along the
pleasant paths of knowledge because
their breath was redolent of onions.
The father of Angelo and Comfort
took swift means for their reinstatement
and reinforced their breath with fresh
onion supplies before they took their
places again in the classroom. An ap-
peal has been taken to the board OF edu-
cation which now will be called upon to
pass upon this delicate question, is or is
not the onion "a public nuisance. Shaii
the State presume to order the citizens
breakfast table?
The question is truly an interesting
one and calls for wise discrimination. III
the State is TO prescribe this or that com
estible at its liking where is our boasted
liberty In the onion there is strength
long may she wave!
On the other hand, have the non-onion
eating majority no rights which the on
ion eating minority are bound to respect?
If man may send his children to school
reeking with garlic may he not also sat
urate their clothing with sulphureted
hydrogen or any other offensive COM
pound? Where is the line to be drawn
Chicago will no doubt rejoice in settling
the fine points of so nice a problem.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-07
THE PULSE OF THE PRESS.

Providence has made choice of n good
senator in the person of Hon. j. {. B
Woods. ds.-Newport News.
Is not everything you need as cheap now
as a. was two wears agof Then why find
fault with Republican protection which
insures steady work at living wagesi-
New York Recorder.
The New York Times rejoices TO find all
the unkind things it has said Of GOV. Hill
fully justified by the event. But what n
magnificent burglar was lost TO society
when David Il. Hill resolved TO be = law
yer instead. Brooklyn nmes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-07
MONDAY. DECEMBER Z, 1891.
The only Republican daily
Of the Republican Capital
Of a Republican State.

The "Neaos should be ordered of yotu
nearest nelUsdedler Those tcishing TO
secure the paper ioiH confer a Jauor upon
its publishers by reporting at once any
failure or i,reguIarity in its delivery.
Putrons not living near a neaCSdedler ,oiH
be supplied on application to the office, 81
WsstmirlStG street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-07
what the 4" News Would Like to See.

The General Assembly get right down to
business at its next session and everything
done accurately.
Plenty of good, healthful ice harvested
this winter.
Business blooming all around
As fine crop as there was in 1891 every
year for ten years.
The payment of mortgages on Western
farms kept right on as IL has been going.
Good harvests in Russia, too, next year
and better system of government.
The Chinese government compelled, or
assisted, to protect foreigners.
Our South American sisters settle down
10 business in their governmental matters
and stop quarrelling.
Fewer murders in 1892 than have been
in 1891, OF, better, none at all.
People who advertise get the best re
suits from their efforts.
Prompt business legislation and no
nonsense in the present session Of Con-
gress.
The people enjoying themselves, as they
were yesterday, good many more sun
days.
Fewer divorce cases in the courts and
more good Judgment in contracting mar
riages.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-07

The next time man asks for mil
lion dollars remember the case of Mr..
Sage, et-al., and don't fool around, but
give him check at once, being careful
not to startle him into dropping the bag
of dynamite. Then as he moves up the
street at n safe distance send some po-
liceman against whom you have a
grudge to arrest him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-07

NEXT week New York is going to see
whether it can worry along with Italian
opera after having rather tied up to
Wagner. 1t is an interesting expert
ment; also momentous one to Mr..
Manager Abbey and some other people.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-07

THE disgusting Russell scandal in
London is succeeded by Miss Florence
St. Johns suit for divorce from her hus-
band, Duplany Marius. Both Miss st.
John and Miss st. Johns husband have
been married and divorced before. They
are used to it, and are not taking the
affair very much TO heart. London's
divorce court record for the past few
years has been brilliant and startling.
Chicago simply isn't in il any more.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-07

THE death of Hon. John G.. Clarke of
South Kingstown. which occurred this
morning, removes from Washington
county one of those sturdy cirizens who
have maintained in that position of the
State the characteristics of the early
New Englander. He was man whose
honesty was never questioned, whose
opinions were pronounced and yet sub
ject TO change ON conviction, whose i'm
fuence in his town was always for the
light as he saw il. His loss will be felt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-07

THE usual exhibition of Democratic
harmony is now open in Washington.
The speakership contest is sample of
the Democratic love-feast wherein each
faction spends most of its time in call
ing every other faction hard names.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-07

OUT West the weather seems to be
careering around on its hind legs.
Billiards are jostling each other out
there.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-07

Ag ships may still offer very uncer-
tain means of travel, but if railway
trains are 10 go on splitting each other to
pieces as they have during the past few
days the travelling public will be COM
PEELED to call a caucus and debate bal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-07

THE Harvard football men rake in
just $4,000 clear profit on the seasons
work. Kicking is not bad trade if you
are an artist at it.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-07

BRAZIL seems to be simmering down
again; but it is no longer possible to
feel any certainty that Brazil will stay
put.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-07

IF Gov. Hill hasn't hung himself he
has at least adjusted the political moose
very neatly about his own neck.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-07

Gov. HILL seems TO have run against
snag in his little Dutchess county
game.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-07

THE recent remark attributed to the
German Emperor, that the German
soldiers belong to him, body and soul,
calls TO mind the more famous one of
the French King Louis when he said
"L'Etat cest moi;' there is not much
difference in meaning, but there is an
impossible gulf between the times when
the sayings were uttered, as well as be-
tween the characters of the two men
who uttered them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-07

THE news that the rebels are having a
hard time of it in China is accompanied
10y the announcement that the Emperor
is studying English arithmetic. This is
just one of the queer things that might
be expected from Chinese Emperor
A young man who starts in to cool his
fevered brow by absorbing English arith-
metic is beyond the reach of human
sympathy.