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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-03-26

DUBUQUE Telegraph: Ex-Congressman
Horr of Michigan is speaking i'll Iowa in
favor OF high protection. As Horr is not
doing this work for fun it would be int
eres;ing to know who it is that is putting
ed the money which enables him to come
out here and attempt to demonstrate to
the farmers that it is good thing for
them to tax themselves for other peoples
benefit. That private property may be
taken for public use the Iowa husbands
man comedies; but he is net willing to
admit that private property may berightly
taken from one citizen and given to an
other. Instead of regarding this as pro-
lection he has come to regard it as rob-
berry; and he is satisfied that it is such.
Mr.. Horr's mission to him is failure.
Indeed, the farmers are not even compli-
menting the Michigander with hearing.
They are weary of his doctrine.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-03-26

IF ii be true that France and Russia
have formed military alliance the young
German Kaiser will find plenty of opposi,
ton politicians to blame him for the sit.
uation. SILL the situation would make
German unity more than ever necessary,
and might even strengthen his hands
should the new combination prove threat
ening in the immediate futura. No Ger
man politician could afford to oppose the
throne in the face of enemies approach>
ing from both sides. Bismarck must en-
Joy watching the turns European politics
are taking while he has no official re-
sponsibility in the premises.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-03-26

In the pursuit OF the goo1 things Of
this world we anticipate too much; we
eat out the heart and sweetness Of world
~ pleasures by delightful forethought Of
them. The results obtained from the use
of DR.. Jones Red Clover Tonic far exceed
al claims. 1t cures dyspepsia, and all
stomach, liver, kidney and bladder
troubles. 1t is perfect tonic, appetizer,
blood purifier. q sure cure for sgue and
malariai Aisessee Price so cents 10
druCrisr.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-03-26

EMPEROR FRANCIS JOSEPH, of Austria,
IS getting ready to make his annual
parade in front of twelve old men and
sprinkle little water on their bare feet.
And this is the year of our Lord eighteen
hundred and ninetY-onel
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-03-26
To Nsryous and p.b,l,ts,.d Men.

If you will send me your address We
will mail you our illustrated pamphlet
explaining all about Dr.. Dyes celebrated
electro voitaic belt and appliances. and
their charming effects upon the nervous
dabilitated system, and how they will
quickly restore you to vigor. manhood
and health. Pamphlet free. If you are
thus afflicted. we will send you belt and
appliances on trial
VoLTAIC BELT Co., Marshall, Mich.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-03-26
a Zeal Balsam Is Kemp's Ba,sam.

The dictionery says, "a bslssm is a
thick, pure, aromatic substance flowing
from trees" Kemp's Bslsam for the
throat and lungs Is the only cough medi-
cine that is real bslsam. Many thin,
watery cough remedies are called balssm's
bnt such are not. Look through bottle
of Kemp's Bslsam and notice what pure,
thick preparation it is. If you cough
use Kemp's Bslsam. at all druggists.
Large bottles SOC and g.,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-03-26
Do You Coughl

Don't delay. Take Kemp's Balssm. the
best cough cure. 1t will cure your
coughs and colds. 1t will cure pains in
the chest. 1t will cure influenza and
bronchitis and all diseases pertaining TO
the lungs because il is pure balssm.
Hold it to the light and see how clear and
thick it is. You will see the excellen
effect after taking the first dose. Large
bottles SOC and 81.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-03-26

AO'eA'--' 10
The delegates elected will meet turner
hall on
MONDAY EVENING, MARCH50,
Mt 7'30 clock, for the purpose OF nominating can
ddates Cor mayor, city clerk, city attorney, city
treasurer, two supervisors 1.-TWO years., town col
lcctor and assessor: also 10 appointa chairman Of
the city township Committee
HENRY L. WHEELAE,
Chairman City Township Committee
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-03-26

The treasury last week paid TO New
York more than 1000, 900 as the state 5
share of the refunded direct tax, and In
diana and Kansas have made application
for their shares. The hoosier common
wealth is entitled to S769. 144, and Kan
sas to S7l,743. At this rate the deficit
lin the national treasury will occur soon
er than was anticipated.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-03-26
Comrleted 10 Deadwood

The Burlington Route. c.. B. & Q. R.
R.. from Chicago. Peoria and St. Louis,
is now completed, and daily passenger
trains are running through Lincoln, Neb.,
and Custer. S. D., to Deadwood. Also
to Newcastle, Wyoming. Sleeping cars
to Desdwood.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-03-26

IN spite of the amount Of lubricants in
the possession of each, there seems to be
considerable friction between the Stand
arc and Manhattan oil companies. A
fight to mutual finish would be very
gratifying to the public.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-03-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

At the earnest solicitation of my friends
hereby announce myselfas a candidate for the
once OF collector subject to the decision of the
democratic city township convention.
LOUIS OHLWEILER
hereby announce myself as a candidate for
the ONCE OF collector at the suggestion of
many friends, subject to the decision of the
democratic city township convention
Nm. ECkERMANN
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-03-26

SUCH demonstrations as that held by
the triumphant democracy at the state
capital yesterday, has tendency to make
republicans shake in their boots.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-03-26
THURSDAY MARCH 26 1891
PRSNA ARIES AND
CONVENTION

The democratic voters of Rock Island are re-
quested TO assemble at the usual voting Places in
their respective wards at Z 80 p m. on
SATURDAY, MARCH IS, 1891,
tonominate a candidate in each ward for alderman
select three members of the city committee and
choose delegates 10 the city-township convention
The wards are entitled to delegates as follows,
their ra 10 repre- senta.ion being for every -
votes, and fractional 10 votes cast for pres
ident in 1855:
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-03-26
I'VE are after Shelby Cullom next!

PALMER and the presidency" was the
cry at Springfield yesterday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-03-26

The world will be nearer right when n
man has learned to laugh little less at
his neighbours troubles aud little more
at his own
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-03-26

THERE were 101 times 101 true demo,
Gratis in Springfield yesterday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-03-26
AN ARMY PORTIA.
By CHARLES KING, q. S. A.,
Author of The Coloneps Daughter, " The
Dcsertcr, - From the Ranks" Dun
raUen Ranch" "Ttoo Soldiers"

copyright. 1890, by ]. b Eppincott Company,
Philadelphia, and published by special arrange
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-13
AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION.
The Weather Bureau and Experimer
tai Stations Discussed.

The weather Bureau and Experiment
tai Stations Discussed.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12-The fifth annual
convention of the Association of American
Agricultural Colleges and Experimental
Stations began its sessions here to-day. The
time was devoted to hearing the reports OF
officers and committees, and to the discuss
sion OF the question, what corporation is
desirable between colleges and stations and
weather bureau of the department of the
agricultureP'
There was much diversity of opinion,
several delegates holding radical views
against such cooperation.
Assistant Secretary Willets of the Depart
Inent OF agriculture, believed that there
should be no limit to the cooperation be-
tweeA the weather service and colleges and
stationSso far as it is practicable.
. Ut. Battle, director of the North Caro-
ma station, explained the state weather
service organized at his station by the CO..
operation with the bureau and the advant-
ages which the people Of bis state had de<
rived from it. He also noted the fact that
Whlle the value of the service had in no wise
decreased, its benefit to the agriculture of
tne state had been mucn improved through
the TACT OF its connection with the expert
mental station
The whole subject was referred to a
sspeclaI committee of three to consult with
.ue oIncials of the agricultural department,
u ulu then formulate au expression of opinion
upon the subject, to be sub mitted to the
oSsoclatlon at a later session for its consid>
eratlon and adoption
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-13
NEGRO LABOR IN TaE SOUTH.
The Trademarks Very Complste and
Reliable Resume OF It's Status.

The Tradesman's Very Complste and
Reliable Resume of It's Status.
! CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Aug. 12.-The
TradeSmGn will publish in its issue Of
Aug. Is very complete and thoroughly
reliable resume Of the stains of negro labor
in the south. The article is the result of
facts and statements obtained from about
200 labor employers. and every southern
state is represented.
Thess employers give work to nearly
1900 colored persons.
WAGES OF CoLoRED WORKERS. '.s
The highest wages reportsd as paid 20
skilled negro workers are SO per day. the
lowest are 81 10 and the average wages are
81 rs, and 91S skilled laborers are reported
as under employment.
The highest wages reported as paid to
6,36l un5killed negro laborers was 81 so Der
day and the lowest 90 cents and the average
was 81 10 per day.
Being asked IL colored labor is as good as
white, q employers of l 1873 colored iaborers
say they see no difference, 35 hiring 1.445
prefer white labor, and 40 employing 3,214
prefet them to white labor
The question, 'Is the negro increasing in
efficiency as laborerF was answered in the
affirmative by G7 employers Of 2.413; in the
negative by 43 who employ 2,279, and Is
who give work to 1869 say they see no
change.
Another question was, "Do you intend to
continue the employment of colored labor
ersW and 100 employing 1910 answer "Yes, ~
each employing 10 say mo-" and 16 hiring
All are in doubt.
EDUCATION AND THE NEGRO
The most interesting part OF the article
relates to the effect which education has
had on the younger generation Of the
colored race as to their efficiency as labor
ers, and also as to what effeot education has
had on the race generally as laboring men.
To these questions 139 replies were received,
and every southern state is represented
Thirty employers having 1880 oolored
workmen. say the education the younger
generation has received has been beneficial
to them as laborers, and that education has
been Of aid to the laborers of
the race in general; 10 employ
ing 302 are in doubt on the
subject, and SO who employ 1921 say that
such education as the younger of the ool-
ored race have received has not been of
benefit 10 them as laborers, and that, gen.
orally speaking, 1t detracts from the negroes
efficiency as laborer to educate him.
The answers received to these various
questions are given under state sub-divis-
ions, and comprise a mass Of information
from practical men, such as has not before
been given TO the public
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-13
MR.. JONES' CAREER.

George M. Jones was born at Poultney,
Vt, in 1912. Having learned the trade Of
a printer in his native state he went to New
York city early in the forties and in 1851
was associated with Henry ]. Raymond in
founding the New York Times, of whic
he was business manager constantly until
his death. Under his direction the paper
thrived and grew very prosperous. It has
always been especially priced in Wall street
as the greatest local authority on securities.
At the death of Mr.. Raymond, in 1869, Mr.
Jones became the controlling owner in
the Times by acquiring almost the entire
issue of stock in the paper In 1886 Mr..
Jones dispatched an exploring expedition to
Alaska to ascertain the exact topography
and climate of the country, defray-
ing the whole expense Of the expe.
dition himself. Among other discoveries
the source and course of a new river
was ascertained, which was christened
the Jones river. Mr.. Jones was always a
very quiet and unusually successful man of
husnesS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-13
SKETCH OF HIS Lice.

James Russell Lowell was born in Cam
bridge, Mass, Feb. %, 1919. He was q poet
and essayist, and was the youngest of five
children. His parents were remarkable for
their high intelligence, sound principles and
right ideals. He entered Harvard in his
10th year and graduated in 1888, and his
first published literary production was his
notable class poem.
In 1S40 he was admitted to the bar, and
in 1874 be married Maria White, an ardent
abolitionlst He very soon achieved a repu-
tation as poet, scholar and humorist. He
was frequent contributor to the standard
publications of his earlier years, and a
valued one. The first series Of his famous
"Biglow Papers" appeared in the Boston
Courier, and covered period from 1876 to
lS4S. The satire attracted wide attention
and was considered an event in the history
of the worlds literature. 1t displayed wit.
scholarship, and a penetrating knowledge of
human nature. It was, and still Is, re-
garded as a masterpiece CT its kind.
In 1S43 Mr.. Lowell undertook the editing
of the Pioneer, a literary and critical mag
azine. 1t did not succeed. In 1855 Mr..
Lowell became professor of modern Ian
guages and belles-letters in Harvard Uni
versity. Prior to that, however, he had
travelled in Europe and had done a great
deal of literary work. From 1857 to 1862
he wrote many essays for the Atlantic
Monthly. and in 1868 became one Of the
editors of the North American Reuielo.
At the outbreak of the civil war he wrote
the second series of the "Biglow Papers" )"
and following this satire there were essays,
poems and fiction from his pen, all Of which
served TO increase his literary reputation.
In 1877 Mr.. Lowell was appointed minis
ter to Spain and in 1888 was transferred to
England He was recalled by Mr.. Cleve-
land and his diplomatic career came to an
end.
Mr.. Lowell was a natural and graceful
orator and while abroad he did much to
raise American institutions and American
character in the estimation OF foreigners,
particularly EnglishHen.
On his return from abroad he resumed
his lectures at Cambridge. In 1887 he again
visited England and was received with the
highest honors.
The degree of D. 9. L. was conferred OF
him by the University of Oxford in 1873
and LII. d. by the University of Cam
bridge in 1874. While minister to England
he was elected rector of the University Of
st. Andrews.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-13
TExAs AT THE POLLS.
Five Important Amendments to the
state Constitution Adopted.

Five Important Amendments to the
state Constitution Adopted.
NEW ORLEANS, Aug, 12.-The Times
Democrats San Antonio Tex.) special
says: "The amendments to the constitution.
upon which the white people voted yester-
day, were five in number.
"The first amendment provides for the
registration of voters ia cities OF 10000 in
habitants and over, and empowers the legis-
lature to make changes in the ballot laws.
The Australian ballot system is at the bottom
of it.
"The second amendment authorizes the
legislature to take per cent. Of the perma-
nent school funds and place it to the credit
of the school fund. The fact that the pub
lie schools Of Texas are not kept open more
than four months in the year, and teachers
are forced to wait for their pay, is at the
bottom OF this amendment.
1.-THE third amendment provides that the
legal rate Of interest shall not be more than
10 per cent per annum, and in contracts
where the rate is not stated it shall be 8 per
cent. The farmers alliance is at the bot
tom Of this
1.-The fourth amendment gives more ex-
tended facilities for adopting and enforcing
local prohibition.
1.-THE fifth amendment provides for the
creation Of additional courts and criminal
appeals.
1.-THE polls closed at o'clock p. m. Adj
vices from all parts of the state show
that all the amendments were adopted"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-13
EDITOR JONES DEAD.
Sketch of His Life and Success With
the Times.

Sketch of His Life and Success With
the Times.
POLAND SPRINGS, Me-. Aug. 12-Editor
George Jones of the New York Times died
here at 4 o'clock this morning.
Mr.. Jones and family arrived at Poland
Springs July 16. They came from Massa-
chusetts, where Mr.. Jones' daughter had
been sick. Anxiety for her had exhausted
Mr.. Jones. He summoned DR.. Wedgewood,
the hotel physician, July "a, when he was
found to be suffering from dysentery, COM
plicated with other troubles. The doctor
at first did not consider the case serious, but
the disease fingered, Mr.. Jones growing
weaker, He had bad day Sunday, but
seemed 80 comfortable Monday that the
family had slight hopes. Tuesday he failed
constantly.
Mr.. Jones' family have been with him
and the hotel people have been unremitting
ia kind attention.
The party left Poland Springs with the
body at $50 O'Clock this moruing. They
will arrive in New York at IL O'Clock to-
night. Funeral services will be held Friday
morning at 10 o'clock at Dr. Heber New
toms church, Madison avenue and Sixty
sixth street
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-13
FOREST FIRES IN FRANCE.
The American Plan of "Back Fires" tc
be Adopted.

The American Plan of "Back Fires" to
be Adopted.
PARIS, Aug. 12.-Enormous forest fires
are raging in the forests and vicinity Of
Toulon, and great quantity of valuable
timber has already been destroyed. Strong
winds are blowing and the flames are
rapidly spreading. Water is scarce in the
vicinity Of the forests, though it would not
be of any use, as it is impossible for any
human being to get anywhere near the con-
fagration. The authorities have been
called upon to aid in fighting the fire, and
thousands OF soldiers and sailors
are digging trenches around the
burning section in order to
stop the progress Fof the fire. 1t is
thought, however, by those who have seen
the forest fires in America that the only
means Of stopping the oontiagration will be
to adopt the American plan Of starting
back fires" 1t is believed that the fires
are incendiary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-13
NEW YORK DEMOCRATS.
1ne state Convention to be Held


1ne state Convention to be Held at
Saratoga Sept. Is.
NEW YORK. Aug. 12.-The democratic
state committee met at 10 o'clock this morn
.ng at the Hoffman house. 1t was decided
snae Sa state convention shall be held in
saratoga Sept. 10.
THE PROBABLE TICKET.
Except among BROOKLYN people the gen.
Trs al sentiment of the committeeman present
oo,s.I ns mat the ticket selected would be: For
sor ssUsearhor, Roswell P. Flower Of Watertown; /;
bar or HMeqtenant-governor, M William F. Shee-
Pina VI bunalo; for secretary of state, Frank
!obo OF Canandaigua; for controller
for b. Riley of Plattsburg:
br;d hi treasurer, Elliott Danforth of Balm
Weissae LOT attorney general, Simon
s. IS5Seaaale STao. of Albany; for state engineer,
war e county democracy committeeman
FloVeuoy uy no means enthusiastic for Mr..
opinio-,' sna ~ several Of them expressed the
s5pcb otoa that Mayor Chaplin would be a
'u0n more available candidate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-13
WALSALI'S ELECTION.
The Gladstonian Candidate Returned
by a Small Majority.


LONDON, Aug. 12.-In the election held
in Walsall, Stafford county. to-day, for a
member Of parliament to succeed the late
Sir Charles Forster, liberal, Alderman
Holden, Gladstonian, defeated T. James,
conservative. The vote was Holden, 4,699 (;
James 4,36l.
Walsall is one OF the few seats that have
never before been contested on the home
rule plank. The fight has been an unusually
bitter and exciting one. The constituency
has been unintorruptedly liberal since lS41.
Sir Charles Forster. the late popular mem-
ber. had sat since 1882 Both sides in the
contest just closed were prepared with good
candidates, and party organs readily ad-
mitted that 1t was a fair fight.
T. d. Sullivan took up his residence in
the district In order to keep Ireland before
the electors.
Some disorder was apprehended to-day.
and a large force Of police was in
readiness, but the polling was or
derby. The day being general
holiday. the poll largely exceeied that of
1885 In that year the liberal majority was
l,S77; therefore, though they retain the
seat, the liberals have small reason to exult
now
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-13
wool and Tallow IN rIames.

CHICAGO, Aug. I2.-Tons OF wool and
tallow and thousands of hides were de-
stroyed by fire after o'clock this morning
m the big warehouses Of George O. Berne
and II. II. Hosick, at the corner Iof MiehiL
gan street and LaSalle avenue. The loss is
estimated at about SIS, 900, covered by in
surance. In less than an hour the double
tive-story building. which the wool nsn
occupied. was completely gutted BY the ex-
plosions of the oil stored on one OF the uppsr
floors. III Sns
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-13
THE BANKRUPTCY REPORT.
Great Britain and Ireland Show a De-
crease in Failures for 1890.

Great Britain and Ireland Show a De-
crease in Failures for 1890.
LONDON, Aug. 12.-The bankruptcy re-
port of the condition of business in Great
Britain and Ireland during the year 1890,
shows that the number Of insolvents in all
branches Of failures show decrease of 500
as compared with those of 1889. The
estimated decrease in loss to creditors is
placed at e375,00 as compared with the
losses in 1889. Compared with 1888 the
figures for 1890 show decrease of nearly
fl, 100000.
A COMPARISON OF FAILURES.
The compiler Of this report points out
that the losses in the United States caused
by failure are steadily increasing, while
here they are steadily diminishing. The
cause OF such decrease In losses here is at
tributed to a prolonged and unbroken
period Of prosperity. The report
says that the financial disturbances
OF 1891 may temporarily turn the tide, but
tho permanent tendency is toward increased
prosperity. Strong evidence of greatly
improved condition of tho agriculturists is
given by the fact that the failures of far
mers hos decreased so per cent. as compared
with the failures that occurred in 1899.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-13
eouire tn 90 ro China.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12.-Inasmuch as
Senator Squire Of Washington has lust be-
gun a six years term in the Senate, for
which he expended much effort and money,
the story that he has accepted the Chinese
mission is doubted. IL is now said that
Senator Blair is to 90 st. Petersburg. But
Senator Blair has no knowledge of It.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-13
New Yorkers Invited South.

New YORK, Aug. 12.-Mayor Grant to-
day received from John T. Patrick, secre-
tary of the Southern States Immigration
Bureau, a letter inviting the attention OF
the business men Of this section to the
southern interstate exposition, to be held
from Oct to Dec. l of this year. He asks
that New Workers send exhibits. The
mayor will help Mr.. Patrick all be can.