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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-04-09
WAYS OF MR.. WELLS.
When He Don't Make a Show of
Himself His Pet Carrier Does.
The Rock Island Postmaster Displays
Rank Offensive Partisanship
and Celebrates Election
Results.

About election times, both before and
after, you may always count on Boss
Wells making an exhibition of himself.
He dearly loves politics, and would like
to have people look upon MIN as the
wisehead of the republican party herea-
bouts. He has sought to pose in that
attitude in every assemblage of the local
contingent of the adherents to the
diminishing faith. since that famous
telegram from Milan immortalized his
name. And the worst of it is that he
never fails to display his ignorance, 10 the
extent of making diabolical freak of
himself. Last election day the boss was
on hand as usual. After statiening one of
his carriers in the wards where there were
the closest contests, he himself put in
the greater part of the time working hard
at the Fourth ward polls, with the very
natural result that the ward went demo-
cratic by safe majority
In the Third ward, however, where his
pet carrier resides the result was more
to the boss liking-at least SO he has
boasted-and the result has been that Il
has taken considerable of an effort to
recover from the surprise of the day, and
at late hour last night the boss pet car
rier had not yet fully recovered from cele-
brsting the victory.
One of the most ludicrous incidents
that has occurred for sometime in con.
necton with Boss " ellis pretended
morality in conducting his custom made
| post official service was displayed in a
Second avenue business house yesterday
afternoon by this, his pet mail carrier.
The latter camein to the place mentioned,
for the purpose of showing a new uni
form that had been furnished by the
Philadelphia pants maker, and in so
7 doing he also gave a fine exhibition of
| just how successful the boss has been in
carrying out shis prime law of sobriety
From the appearance of the servant of
Uncle Sam just referred to, the mail
boxes were more numerous than usual,
and he seemed to see them every
where. His mail sack also contained
different collection from that usually
taken from mail boxes which included a
bottle of tonic prepared in Milwaukee
bearing label from one Schlitz, of that
city, and which is commonly sold under
the more familiar name of beer. 1t also
contained smaller fat bottle of
the variety usually termed TASKS. partly
filled with some liquid from which eme>
mated loud buoquet, while the carrier
himself seemed to be pretty we'll filled
with a mixture of both, which it i:
thought gave him the impression that be
was using the trolley system and that hi:
trolley was off or that the power had shut
down. But little thing like that won,
bother the BOSS" any-the carrier will
probably be laid off. an investigation will
ensue and later he will be reinsts,ed and
telegram will be sent to Washin gtou
stating that il is another democratic lie
nailed" that the man was discharging his
duty in manner wholly inoffensive and
unobjectionsble to the postmaster.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-04-09
Aurusiana NOres.

The Lyceum Annual is in print.
The oratoricsl contest will come off
April 80.
The Augustana College catalogue will
soon be out.
c. A. Rosander goes to Chicago tonight
in the interest of the lyceum.
J. Jesperson tomorrow night leaves for
the east in the interest of Augustsns
College. He will not return till May.
c. o. Eckholm, of Chicago, is is the
city on business. He is a member of the
board of trustees of the Augustsna Uni
versity association. He will return to-
morrow night to attend to his studies at
Rush Medical College.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-04-09
Insurance.
LOTS FNR SALE.
Subscribe for Stock
T. b. REIDY.

In the Second series of the
ZONE Building and Loan 1850
cation, of Rock Island.
A safer and better investment
than Government Bonds, be-
cause the loans are made only
upon established values and ii
pays more than three times as
much interest besides the
amount invested and the profits
can BE- withdrawn at any time.
Money loaned at lowest rates.
R. A. DONALDSON, Secretary.
o1rSE, Rooms 3, 4. 5 and Masonic Temple,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-04-09
Its Excellent Qua lt1es

Commend to public approval the Cali
fornia liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs
1t is pleasing to the eye, and to the tast'
and by acting gently on the kidneys. live
and bowels it clesnses the system effect
ually, thereby promoting the health snS
comfort of all who use it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-04-09
ONE ENJOYS

~ tbe method and results when
l sn Of, Of FIGS is taken; it is pleasant
]: gu Igsfreshing to the taste, and acts
I.IT vet promptly on the Kidneys,
IT, r.! 3;nd Bowels, cleanses the sys-
..'I si S dispels colds, head
T., 4 "a. and feyerg and cures habitual
.,.io.t;9n. Syrup of Figs is the
r n, remedy of its kind ever pro
IN. pleasing to the taste and ac-
...,7I5 70 the stomach, prompt in
|. .,tioD and truly beneficial in its
r.. - rrenarad only from the most
!..iIv and agreeable substances, its
. .-l, excellent qualities commend it
! IL and have made it the mos
,,rIgy remedy known.
SrrrD of Figs is for sale in SOC
RI 81 bottles by all leading drug
"a Any reliable druggist who
~ not have it on hand viii pro-
M it promptly for any one who
T.bss to try it. DO not accept any
ebhtute.
cILlF0RNiA FIG syrup CO.
ssa =RsgCiSCO. CAL.
mrya,s - gsP VJRs ~
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-04-09

Many sink into al early grave by not
giving immediste attention to slight
cough, which could have been stopped in
time by 25 cent bottle of DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-04-09

Strains and external injuries are the
chief causes Of weak ankles and Joints.
By the free Use of Salvation Oil cure
will be effected in Q shert time.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-04-09
Your Blood

Undoubtedly needs thorough cleansing
this season to expel impurities, keep up
the health-tone and prevent disease. You
should take Hoods Ssrsspsrills, the best
blood purifier and system tonic. 1t is
unequslled in positive medicinal merit.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-04-09
500 Re ward.

Fifty dollars will be psid for the recov-
cry of the body of Leigh johnson. and
$50 for that OF Fingsl Hill, drowned in
the Mississippi on Saturday afternoon.
WALTER JOHNSON,
ANTHONY HILL.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-04-09

Hoods Pills are purely vegetable, per-
fectly harmless. effective, but do not cause
pain or grippe. Be sure to get Hoods.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-04-09

Coughing leads to consumption.
Kempis Balsam will stop the cough at
once.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1892-06-29

Mr.. Blaine, if he never appeared in
public life again, has been too conspicu-
ously practical constructor of our ma
tional strength and defender of the ma
tional honor to be forgotten. His con-
gressional and senatorial career made
him illustrious. His party ana the nation
hung upon his utterances and when he
entered the department of state, it was
to give this nation the most practical
commercial policy it has ever had. a po-
Icy which is at once opportune and dpreg-
nant with commercial possibilities, while
he met the keenest diplomacy of Europe
triumphantly and, in every adjustment,
came out with great gain for his coun-
try. This republic shall not be migrate
full to this one who has been great part
of her and whose fine diplomacy and
thoroughly practical craftsmanship have
been productive of so much good to the
country Minneapolis Journal.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1892-06-29
Hot Stuff for Tammany.

In sermon preached on Sunday Rev.
Thomas Dixon Of New York, who is un-
der bail pending trial on charge of Ii
beling Excise Commissioner Koch from
his pulpit, referred to the Tammany ring
as follows:
Tammany hall is the most powerful
coterie of organized criminals that ever
dominated the life of any civilization. Il
makes and unmakes judges and ju1ies.
1t is the one whitening, blasting curse of
our city's life, damning with the hot
breath Of corruption and dishonor every
ramification of our body polite. If it
be true that the life of a minister of the
gospel who dares seriously to attack
Tammany hall is not safe, then in the
name of the Almighty God it is time the
world knew it. By birth, tradition and
association, as Southern man | am a
Democrat, and voted that ticket last
election. But the Democracy learned
in my old native state meant honesty
and integrity and decency. A Southern
Democrat can't affiliate with Tammany
hall without first lowering the standard
of his manhood and selling his soul to
the devil. | take occasion to warn the
national Democracy. Tammany hall is a
load it cannot carry longer. Before the
party comes before the nation to win an
other victory it will have to kick Tam
many out of its back door and turn on
the hose pipe. After trying to destroy
the State of New York they come sneak
ing back from Chicago saying they will
support the ticket. They lie. They
come back with honey on their lips,
treachery in their hearts and knives in
their boots. They will do in November
what they have done before, and spend
another four years in trying to lie out Of
it. The difference between the present
regime of Tammany hall and that of it's
founder, William NJ Tweed, is the diff
ference between the ethics of a bunco
steerer and, a highway robber. If the
slippery godchildren of WilliamM Tweed
believe they can intimidate this pulpit
let them take due notice they have
made mistake.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1892-06-29
Ben Butler Doubtful.

Gen. Butler in speaking of the result
of the Chicago convention said: 81 do
not believe the Democrats have made
their strongest nominations. There is
talk OF loyalty to the party in New York
but the Australian ballot law is in exis-
tence and think the chances are against
Cleveland carrying New York. Some
other man could have been nominated
who would have had the support Of the
Hill men. Leaving Gray, Of Indiana, off
the ticket, means that the Democrats
have given up that state to the Republi-
cans. do think President Harrison is
as strong as four years ago. In the exc
cutive work he has done much that is
worthy of praise. do not think ex-
President Cleveland is as strong as four
years ago. He is aifree trader and has
the vote of New York state opposed to
him. II must also be remembered that
there are a great many more voters than
four years ago. | do not think ex-P Presi-
dent Cleveland can obtain the vote of
Michigan against President HARRISON
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1892-06-29
The Circus.

The Cook & Whitby circus, which Wis
tied this city last Thursday, is deserving
of praise that bears no marks of flattery.
From the parade to the minutest feature
of the ring show an earnest effort is
made to give the public their moneys
worth. The horsemanship, the acroba-
tic exhibitions, the rope and trapeeZe
performances and the acts of contortion
are all of the highest order and the races
are feature that are exciting and enter
tanning. The splendid horses fly about
the ring with almost break-neck speed,
the riders crack their whips with earnest
zeal and the eager locker on, as the char
lot is Whirled by, is wildly reminded of
the exciting scenes in Ben Hur. Every
thing is clean and well-kept about the
show and the whole outfit, immense as
it is, gives evidence of the most careful
management. The horses were the finest
ever seen here, the band is far above the
average of circus musical organizations,
and the trained animal exhibitions are
unusually cred1table. In the side-show
they possess at least one curiosity that Is
really wonderful the ossifed man.
Thirty-seven years old, weighing only
forty pounds, his body with the excep-
ton of the head, vital organs and fingers
of one hand turned into solid bone so
that he can be picked up by an arm or
foot and held out like a stick of wood,
surely he is strange freak of human
deformity.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1892-06-29
Mr., Blaine,

Mr. Blaine's massiveness of achieve
ment cannot be made, to disappear be-
cause of his defeat for the nomination or
through the vituperation that jeolousy
and hate have heaped upon him. Some
of his bitter critics at tie late convention
have found it necessary to suspend their
personal assaults and to minister speci-
Gus eulogies. Mr.. Blaine is not a blind
belisarius begging an obolus. Whatever
the bitterness of factional spite has made
any portion Of the public believe, Mr..
Blaine's conduct during the past six
months will be entirely freed from the
misconstructions which have been delib-
erately heaped upon it. The cease"
against Mr. Blaine is made up purely
from assumptions and forced construc.
tions, as everyone ought to know. Tn
der the severest fire of his critics he said
nothing. And when the true story of his
resignation comes to be written, thou
sands will regret that they ever withheld
from Mr.. Blaine the fullness Of their
strongest sympathies.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1892-06-29
BoIEs HAS STRONG DOUBTS.
The Iowa Governor Sees Little to Hope for
from the Nomination Of Grover
Cleveland.

Gov. BCies and the Iowa Democrats
are not elated over the action at Chica-
go. The Governor has been interviewed
and in answer to a question, "What do
you think of the nomination. he said:
81 am pleased with the selection of
Cleveland as the Democratic standard
bearer. He is the choice of majority
of the country"
"Whatido you think of his chance Of
carrying the country"
"Well,' said the Governor, 81 mustbe
guarded in my speech, but hope to see
him elected. / have my doubts as to his
ability to carry New York state. l do
not think that the Tammany men will
vote against him or work against him,
but they will be lukewarnn, and that will
do the mischief. If Cleveland is able to
carry the regular Democratic states and
his own state he will do well.''
ssHow about Harrison's strength?''
ssHarrison is considered stronger than
he was four years ago, but as to Mr..
| Cleveland's strength (and shadow of
foreboding swept across the Governors
face) am not informed"
| ssHow will the silver states vote.''
The Governors face became more down
cast, and he said: II have a great deal
of doubt of the silver states. They do
not particularly like Mr.. Cleveland.
Carry Iowa2 It is very questionable.
There are many people in Iowa who
voted for me for Governor on account of
prohibition who would have voted for
me for President. At least, that is what
my friends thought. These same persons
will now vote for Harrison in preference
to Cleveland"
The Governor, while he says he is per-
sonally pleased with the nomination and
will heartily support the ticket, is visi-
bly, fearful of the Democratic candidate
at the polls and does not disguise the
| fact.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1892-06-29
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
The County Gathering will be held in this
City on the 18th Of next month.
Reasons for Calling the Convention at
Such an Early Date.

A meeting Of the Republican county
committee was held at the Review office
last Wednesday afternoon and it was
then and there decided to hold the next
county convention in this city on the
18th of July. Present at the committee
meeting were Chairman Roos, Oscar
Erickson, G. A: Spellbrink and G.. And
erson. All were convinced of the pro-
priety of an early convention for the NOM
ination of county officers and it was
urged as reason that it will be help
to the candidates rather than detriment
in that it will enable them to become
well acquainted throughout the county
and establish their merits and claims to
the different offices if they have any. No
good man has anything to fear from a
long campaign and the committee deci-
ded to try one with the best of purposes
at heart. The convention will also name
the delegates to the district and state
conventions. Much Importance attaches
to both of these duties and as the con-
vantion is to be held so soon the steps
taken by representatives of Brown coun-
ty will not fail to attract attention. If
judicious, they may have their effect on
Z the conventions that are to follow.
81 The committee also decided in favor
of a large and representative gathering.
The vote of Gov. Merriam in 1890 was
taken as a basis and each town was given
two delegates at large and one for each
twenty-five votes ormaj jor fraction there
of cast for the Republican candidate.
Under this apportionment the conven-
tion will consist of "a delegates, and it
will readily be seen that the convention
will be free from rule by any clique Or
faction. Turner Hall will be used fol
the meeting and it is intended to have a
mass meeting at the close. That brilli-
ant orator, VIM H. Eustis of Minnea po-
lis, will probably be secured to deliver
an address and alively time is assured.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1892-06-29

tablished, was satisfactory ,and that there
was no necessity for the enactment of
such measures as those introduced by
Senator Quay and Representative Stone,
of Pennsylvania. Mr.. Munich made ar
gument against these two measures, but
spoke in favor of the Chandler-Stump
bill which places the responsibility for
bringing undesirable immigrants to
America on the steamship companies,
and provides penalties to compel these
companies to carry outthel law. P. P.Scher-.
er, of New Ulm, MINI, and George W.
spier, of Washington, also made some
remarks on the subject, Mr.. spier being
particularly emphatic in his Endorsement
Of the Chandler-Stump bill.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1892-06-29
Der Meineia bauer.

Each effort of the Dramatic Section at
home talent production seems to eclipse
the foregoing ones and in 'sDer Meineid-
bauer'' the players certainly appeared at
their best. From the jolly scenes Of the
first act to the heavier and sadder
events which thicken and darken with
each succeeding shifting of the scenes and
which require so much of careful and
painstaking art, there was not the slight
est criticism or fault to be found with
those who played the various parts and
every listener was given over to pride for
our wealth of local theatrical merit The
play opens with scene on homestead
in which are introduced Gustav Fischer
as a country landlord, Miss Ella Setter as
Vroni, his niece, Robert Scherer as we'll
to-do country farmer and Max Burg as
his chief servant. Each one acted well
and asst the plot progressed the qualities
of each were more distinctly drawn. The
ac1 coilcii'les Win 9 HAPPY s'''lehins -
t'le young IONS q 'ihe l'elsnOo.l,ooo =
winch i was hal'piiy sisen. - -1iss r'ni :,
ma 'oeilei - '''he ''l0 pau = :. ii,0l alu
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IN Poftfaylhs tills -populal iole anu hei
appearance ~ oos c''sluiiie' hei sinss
ing ana nei NATURAL GESTURES oiu hei
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New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1892-06-29
DISTRICT COURT GRIND.
All Gases Disposed Of and the Conscience
Stricken Again Rest Easy.

Court adjourned on Friday. Only
one case came up for trial and that took
but day. Joseph Helget aud John
Veit were the gentlemen who had agreed
to disagree and J. M. Thompson and
Geo. w .Somerville were there to do them
legal service. The case was one of SLAM
der and the jury returned a verdict of
81 for the plaintiff Helget
The case of Nicholas Baasen VS. Anton
Lang was withdrawn by plaintiff as was
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1892-06-29
A GRACEFUL COMPLIMENT! T.
A Resolution Of Sympathy for Blaine
Eyokes Great Applause in the Demo-
cratic Convention.

The National Democratic Convention
was in session two hours Tuesday, and
during that time the name of but. one IL
lustrious American was mentioned, and
that name was that of James G. Blaine,
the great, popular leader Of the Repub-
lican party, By a singular coincidence
the name Of Grover Cleveland, the Dem
ocratic idol, who was destined to be the
nominee of the convention, was unmen-
toned by either chairman or delegates
throughout the entire session, while that
of James G.. Blaine called forth the most
enthusiastic demonstration of the day.
IT is true the resolution offered to Blaine
was one of sympathy for his recent be-
reavement, but before the purport of the
resolution was known and Immediately
upon the mention of the name of Blaine
the secretary was interrupted by the ire
mendous ovation which is one of the
typical scenes of national conventions
and which rivalled the tribute accorded
to the name of Blaine at the National
Republican convention but.a few days
ago. That human sympathy rises above
partisanship was aptly illustrated by the
reception which Congressman Cables re-.
solution received and the chivalrous un-
animity by which it was adopted by the
emocratic convention. Equally pleas
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1892-06-29
Why Should We Wear Mourning.

The custom is outworn; it is an ana
chronism in the nineteenth century. 1t
is unchristian; it clouds the spiritual
significance of the resurrection with the
ever present expression of temporal loss.
It is cruel; it forces helpless and inno-
cent people into action which entails
privation and unnecessary suffering. It
is untruthful; it makes false outward
show Of changes in sentiment. And tits
essentially vulgar; for it presses private
affairs upon public notice; it thrusts
claims of fashion and frivolity upon a
time which most greatly moves the
heights and depths of being; and it forces
it's superficial worldliness into the tiercest
throes which can ever rend human ma
ture. Why then do we still wear mourn
ing? Mary Elizabeth Blake, in North
American Review for July.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1892-06-29

ant was the incident which followed
when Hon. e. C. Sweet of Maine tho
home of the distinguished Republican
Leader, arose and thanked the convan+;o,,
on behalf of his state for the resolution
just adopted, and the thunderiap an
plause which greeted his speech. was eyi-
dence that the sentiment found an echo
In every heart throughout that vast con
yention hall.
lhe st. Paul Globe states editorialIy
that Gen. Harrison has better show of
carrying New York than Indiana. But
ex-senator VOORHEES,, the Democratic
sycamore OF the Wabash, saws that Cleye-
land is not in it with Harrison in Indi-
ana, and ex-Gov. Gray, who so narrowly
missed the Democratic nomination for
vice. president, says that Cleveland will
drop 10000 votes to the rear of Benia-
min in the Hoosier state. On tbe
Globes theory, therefore, Harrison's vic
tory in New York will surpass even the
$4,000 plurality of 1888. The Globes
view is undoubtedly correct. 1t is cor
roborated, moreover, by the testimony
OF the entire New York Democratic del
egation by editors Dana and Watterson.
by Brice and Springer, and by the senti-
ments of New York laborers and veter-
ans