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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-04-08
The Chicago Post, referring to the re-

The Chicago Post, referring to the re-
cent decision of the Illinois supreme
court declaring the anti truck law" uu>
constitutional. says: While honest re-
publicans and honest democrats in con-
gress were fighting for honest money the
Illinois supreme court has decided that
old boots, decayed beans, ancient eggs
and rancid butter are full legal tender
when forced upon hired men in payment
for their services.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-04-08
Democratic County convention.

The democrats OF Rock Island county are
hereby requested to send delegates TO a conven-
Rock Island Thursday, April IA. 1892, at 80
O'Clock p m. for the purpose of selecting dele
gates 10 The democratic state convention which
assemblies at Springfield, Wednesday, April %,
convention viii be one delegate for each township
and also upon the vote for Cleveland and Thur
man in 1888 apportioned among the different town
ships precincts and wards in the ratio of dele
gate 10 every 30 voters, and one delegate for
every majerpaI thereof, and according to which
the following will be the representation:
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-04-08

Having placed with US for disposal, a
limited amount of treasury stock of the
King Solomon Mining s. Milling COM
pany, of Creede. Colorado, being one OF
the best located properties in the camp
we are Offering same at q price that will
interest you, if you will investigate. Fol
further Information. call on or address.
RICE & FULLER.
Harper house, Rock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-04-08
a Source of ANNOYANCE.

Every man, woman or child who is af-
fiicted with chilblains. frost bites, etc.
knows we'll that it is worth a good deal
to have remedy at hand that will give
speedy snd immediate relief. Krause's
German Oil, the great German remedy. is
worth its weight in gold for these tortur-
ing ailments. For sale by all druggists
HsrtZ & Bahnsen wholesale agents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-04-08

Farmers and Horsemen read thisi-I
find Salvation Oil most excellent lini-
ment among horses, and l take pleasure
in endorsin g it as certain remedy for
scratches. JAMES THOMAS.
Franklin Road. nesr Baltimore.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-04-08


The eaucuses in the several townships will be
held at p. m, and in Moline and Rock Island at
T:30 p. m. Saturday. April 9, 1892. The differ
teemen for their respective townships, precincts
and wards. T. S. SILvIs, Chairman.
DAN W. GOULD, Secretary pro tenn.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-04-08
FRIDAY, APRIL s, 1892.
CALL FOR DEMOCRATIC STATE
CONVENTION Or ILLINOIS,

Headquarters Democratic State Central Com.
mittee Of Illinois, Sherman House, Chicago,
February 20, 1892. A Convention OF the Dem
ocracy Of the State OF Illinois, is hereby called TO
meet in the Hall of the House of Representatives
in Springfield, Illinois, on Wednesday. April 9th,
1892, at O'Clock p. M, for the purpose of nomi-
mating candidates TO be voted for on Tuesday,
November sth, 1892, for the offices of Governor
of Public Accounts; Treasurer; Attorney Gener-
al; Three Trustees of the University OF Illinois
Two Congressman AT Large; also for the purpose
Of selecting one Presidential Elector from each
Congressional District, and four Presidential
Electors from the state at large. Two delegates
from each Congressional pistiict and eight dele
gates from the state at Il :ge to the Democratic
National Convention, TO lie held in Chicago. June
81, 1892. One State Committeeman from each
Congressional District, and seven state Com
mitteemen from the state at large, and such other
business as may properly come before the con
vention. ] he basis Of representation for each
county shall be: One delegate for each Tour
hundred votes cast for Cleveland and Thurman at
the last PresideI tial Election, and one delegate
for each fractional part thereof, of two hundred
votes more. Under this call the representation
OF Rock Island county Will be, on S,644 votes, y
delegates.
BY order Of the Democratic State Central Com
mfttee Of Illinois. DEIos p. PHELPs, Chairman.
THEo. NELSON, Secretary
The following resolution was adopted by the
Democratic State Genital Committee, February
~ 1899.
be II resolved, That it is this sense of this Com
mitiee, that the Australian Ballot Law applies TO
the election of officers al the annual town n eet-
ing to all elections except IS specially excepted
IN said law, and this committee recommend that
all elections 10 be held for town officers this
spring, be held under the provisions and according
10 the letter Of said law.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-04-08
A BarEafB.

Hartz g Bshnsen have for sale IN =
double house on the corner of Nineteenth
street and Third avenue, which they will
sell at bargain to parties who will re-
move ii from the lots at once.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-04-08

For some time past I've been rheu-
matte. l recently tried Salvation Oil
which gave me almost instant relief
sincerely recommend it as it has entirely
cured me. JAMES GORDON,
$50 S. Psca street. Baltimore, Nd.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-04-08

Lanes Family Medicine moves the
bowels each day. Most people need to
use it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-04-08
"a MAN

UscouRTEDwTH The GEOGRAPHY or THIS coUNTRYwnl OBTAIN
MUCH VALUABLE INFORMATION FROM STUDY or THIS MAJ F The
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

Frank B. Chaplin, proprietor Ladies
and gentlemen's dinlng-fooms and
lunch counter, No. l0T Monroe street.
Few citizens OF Grand Rapids are bet
ter known or remembered with pless-
anter reflections than Frank Il. Cnapiu.
the recognized prince OF local caterers,
long connected with toe old Rathbnn
house, later with Foote 4 Co., and
since 1856 proprietor aud manager OF
the elegant dining and lunch rooms
No. 10! Monroe street. He is an &C
knowledged master of Part cuisine, y
genial host and good fellow, and = gen.
erai fsvorite of the epicurean contln-
gent, male and female. big and little,
old and young. Frank has been To-
Gated as above just long enough to
make MS calling and election sure. and
the success that has crowned
his efforts TO please is sufficient
evidence OF his desert. HE premises
comprise the spacious first and second
floors and basement. the latter reserved
for tine storage OF provisions and sup
Plies. The first floor is conveniently
arranged as office, cigar stand and
lunch counter, with perfectly appoint
eli kitchen, presided over by an accom-
plished chef. On the second floor Is n
c0mmodions and tastefully fitted
ladies' and gentiemen's dining-room.
where elegant meals are served a la
carte at all hours, as are satisfying
lunches down stairs. The best OF
everything is provided, including fish,
oysters, CLANS, game and fruits IN sea-
SON; the cooking Is unsurpassed and
with the service first-class.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

J.E. Rice. proprietor. Co rner Bridge
ana Kent streets.
The Badge Street Housed said to be
the oldest existing Grand Rapids hotel
lis among the most noted or western
Michigan hostelr.es, with history
identical with that O! tho Valley City.
II Is not necessary Ia review the events
which have marked Its career; suffice
IL To say that the hospitabie Ole house
passed into the h.,nds Of Nine Host
Rice November /, 1887, Blnce which
time IL has been much enlarged and
improved, lifted with all MODERN COLI
vemences, electric and gas light. cleo
trio bells, baths, etc. and is how-n9wiy
furnished ard equipped tnrpughout--a
most desirable anu populaf hotel. rem
ovated, rcpain:ed, richly decorated and
cnrpeted throughout, tine parlora and
guest-rooms being heated lby means of
cheerful CRATES aud stoves. The din
ing room, halls and otiice are brilliantly
Illuminated 10y electric arc lights, and
it is claimed tina, the dining room is
the most capaclous IN the city, having
seated 100 people in one day during
the recent Kent Comfy and Western
Michigan fairs. 1t is also reg
hall by tho Twenty-first Mich
igan infantry and the Burns
(Scottish) society. The Bridge
Street contains seventy-seven sleeping
apartments and can comfortably ac-
commodate more than u hundred
guests, the tables being nbundantly
supplied with the best of everything the
market affords. skillfully prepared and
temptlngly served. Rates are quite
moderate, and no pains are spared to
please tho travelling public and regu.
lar b0arders. Ample stabling is also
provided for the accommodation OF
parties having teams, which receive
the best of attention.
Mr.. Rice also leases and manages the
Hotel Ottawa, a summer resort at OF
'awa beach. Born At DeKalb, New
York state. he served through the civil
war in the One Hundred and Sixth New
York infantry volunteers, and is IL
member OF the G.. A. X. and Knight
Templars. Previous to taking the
Bridge Street house ne was a merchant
at Coopersville. Ottawa county, and is
president of the Ottawa and West Kent
Agricultural society, whose fairs are
held at Berlin.
During the fathers absence at Ottawa
beach during the summer his son, Mr..
Lew W. Rice, had Immediate charge of
the Bridge Street house. with two office
assistants, aud cond ucted the estab-
lishment with signal success, To the en-
tire satisfaction of all concerned. lie
also is n Knight Templar, an energetic,
capable business man and popular
host. liberal and alert IN everything
that tends to make his patrons happy
md con, fortahIa
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18


wee in the otbc. of the District Tele-
graph company, the h.e shutters and
escapes. stand pipes and cheE:ical en-
siDes. are the most perfect IN Michigan.
the dining-room aud ordluaries, to-
geihcr with the kitchen and pantry
room. are on the .iith floor OF the bulld-
ing. thus preventing the odor nj COOK
ing from permeatlhg rooms occupied
i.y guests. There are two separate eIc'
vat"rs, enc for passengers and the 9th
rr for baggage and freight. Great
care has been used IN providing the
very brs. beds 10 Ice found IN the mar
ker. they have. for the most part
the finest springs AMI double mattresses,
the upper one 81 naIr.
The popularity OF the New LIvings-
ton = such that. Notwithstanding IL Ina
been running hut one year, II has been
necessary .o tax. about forty additional
rooms, wlacn are all steam heated ard
we'll furnished. III order tn accommodate
~ patrons. In neatnr.s and Clcanl.-
ue-r, IN the size ana number I it, suites
OF rooms with hath-.onms attached
Ia tile eircance Ct it, furnishings, IN
the m-hearted hospitality of II,
prOprieiurs, IN tiie Coavenleuce of II:
location. ~ the comfort secured To IL.
xu-si-, the New Livingston - second
20 roh tel IN ,be state uf Michigan.
The tone of the hotel rs. like its loca.
ion. uD-tow1. 1t, arrangement IS
tspsCIaily adapted to the entertain.
mrnt OF ladies, and gpntlemsn accom-
panied by ladies.
The rates are tron, - to 81 per day.
rs renlars sbIe suCCvss shows that
Grand Eap'is needed just such a hotel.
Grand l:aalds - prOun of 1T.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
Hotel Warwick.

Gen. Il. H.. Pierce. proprietor. Cor
ncr Fulton aid south DIVISION streets.
The Warwick Is the leading family
hotel of Grand Rapids, opened seven
years aco by Il Mrs. Carpenter, TO whom
General 4. IL. Pierce succeeded three
years l.ter. The generals first move
was L partially remodel and entlrrly
rel; anh rcturulsh the house from cell
lar 20 roof, and II Is NV one OF The
hest arranged, most comfortable,
quotes. anti most delightful hotels OF
It's clas, IN the state. The building Is
foar and five stories IN height. the
ground iicor occupied by stores, a
broad stairway and elevator communI-
eating wIh the upper stories. The
office. up one Fights neat and tasty
and thanked by public parlor and read
iag-room, with grand dning-room and
lac.ies' ordinary at the rear-the latter
Tor the entertainment of private and
social dinner and supper parties. Both
are lighted from all sides and present
tGat air Of CHEEKY hospitality which
can be felt but not described. The
Gttirgs are IN perfect taste, c,egant
without vulgar display, and the dining
room one OF the most commod,ou- in
the city. 50x70 fee. IN area. with ample
capacity for 100 guests at time.
Nothing Is omitted that will minister
10 the pleasure and enjoyment of all
VINO partake, the cuisine and service
being alIke unex-eptionablc. Through.
out the establishment Is comfortably
heated by steam and brilliantly lighted
by gas and electricity. The guests
rooms number 100, arranged singly and
en- suite. soEae with alcoves, tirep.aces,
bath and toilet rooms attached. The
furnishings are If the most sumptuous
kind. The Warwick is dIs.inctIvely a
family hotel, and is largely pstronized
bv weiI-to-'io residents, but "A good
many travellers and other tran
sent guests find their way in,
and no1e regret having done
-. Rus are quite moderate.
The courteous aud hospltabla propric-
tor i no. n lnlltlainsn nor general"
Ivy proxy, having Won his spurs and
rank by actual service on many hard
fought field OF the civil war, after
which he was for \ period OF four years
conimandcnt of The Soldiers home.
General Pierce ~ n kindly, public-spir-
ted. patriotic gentleman. universally
liked and spcc,ed, and the success he
has achieved "a host of the Warw ok IS
tut one more Illustration of the truism
that Peace hath her triumphs no less
renowned tan war"
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

vlrons, 70 q handsome and substantial
five-story and basement brick building
fronting 100 feet on Canal snd loo feet
on Pearl street. Mr.. sweet has this
year expended SOC, 900 on Improve
ments, including q complete system of
sanitary plumbing, drainage, yentlla-
ton, etc, and contemplates the cree
ton IN the near future of 44xl00- foot
eight-story annex fronting Pearl street.
The exterior OF the house IL quite At
tractive and includes large portal on
the Canal street eide, tesselated marble
iloored rotunda, elegant oftices, bar.
billiard and sample rooms, public par
iors. reading rooms, barber shop. baths
on every floor, elevators, annunciators,
return cail-belis. gas and electric lights
everywhere. steam health word, all
modern convenlences ana improve
ments on the most generous scale. Ii
IS hardly necessary ~ cay that the
rooms, single and en- suite, are fitted.
furnished, upholstered and decorated
IN the most luxurious style, every
article OF furniture. the bedding, car
pets, hanglngs. etc., being entirely new
and selected xpressly-much OF IT
made-for this house. The grand
dining room on the second fio"r will
seat 100 persons at once aud II IN Keep
ing VIII, the whole establishment, the
appointments equailng anything OF the
kind IN the west. The tat.e, as a a. al
ter of course. Is beautifully supplied
with tho choicest flesh. fish. fowl, vege-
tahies, fruits and dainties obtainahle IN
tins aud the Chicago markets, prepared
under the supervision OF Distinguished
chef and served IN sppetlzng style.
Rates are quite moderate and graGu-
ated TO the service rendered and apart
ments occupled-s2 30. - and $500 per
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

Col. Franz RIse.cy, proprietor. Cor
ncr Pear aud Canal streets.
The MANN sweets hotel - well
known throughout the United States.
IL ~ a landmark IN Grand Rapids, and
sInce It passed into the hands of lts
present owner 1t has taken an adj
vanced metropolitan position. Colonel
klsrl' y has gwen to the Motel an air OF
dignity admirably suited Ia the class of
patronage lngn 10 which he caters.
lie has added manynew appointments.
changed many Others, and Is justly
proud Of the result Of his good work.
There has been nothing wonderful or
phenomenal IN what hr has done IN IN
.usiug new tie ami new character into
rs hotel; 10 u simply the result the
public naturally expects To follow the
undertakings 0i q br, ad-guags nau
Who thoroughly understands his busi-
ness. Colonel REcley has been sctIve-
~ connected with toe hotel business
tor q period OF thirty-to,lr years, be
ginning q Rochester. y. y, the place
ot his brin. It's first move was 10 Al
hon. =. y. where he vas assOclatad IN
the proprietor of the Aliaou IN
1860. lie ~ genial, pleasant gentle
man. anu very mucn pleased with the
attrsct ous of Grant Rapids and the
ist'ersl support DC nas received here.
la conversation with THE HKR,Ip rep
rPseaiatvs ne gId. ALTER tmrty.fonr
year, eSper ence IN hviei-keepfur am
pursi ladsd that there - n such ghinz
rs rivalry ~ tue busiesS. Every hotel
- devoted 10 is s-pec al eisss of rat
ronsge, which gravlsafes i0warl u
uatura ", aod what = often mistaken
for rivalry : meriy improved capacity
IN proportion To the demand Tor &C
con,modsiien. Ia toe Improvements ct
sweets | nave merely supplied = puo.fc
necessity. | ar weak enough - say
tnat during the psrioi Of my residence
I have never once regretted casting my
Tot WITH toe peorle 81 Grand Rsplds,
with wnom snd their city am deise NJ
81 irons both the socisi and pccun ary
points Of view. Without the swgxes-
tor Of : boons. Grand Rapids has
made mere ard longer strides toward
metropolitan greatness than arg other
esty win ~nieD / sm scqnsinted."
sweets hotel, situated n the very
heart Of toe mercantile and aanaisc-
tarinx district. convenient 30 The pssst-
9Esfce. thsatets. churches. etc. ard
with es<esrse rs'iways rad stsna from
IL ftrsrs - AL PORTS Of Etst<fest and
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
.@3.Ag3,666 SO
Total.

Nd. 4SJ,ooO 80
The Old National, engaging in no
speculative schemes and dong legiu-
mate banking business, is prepared to
accept deposits upon the usual terms,
to discount good paper, TO negotiate
loans, TO make collections, deal in ex-
change, issue letters of credit, and per-
form all other services appropriate to
an institution of its character.
The name "Old National" is derived
from the fact that IL is the direct sue
cessor of the First National, the char
ter of which, issued in 1868, expired in
1888, when the bank went cut of exist
ence.
Mr.. Martin l.. Sweet was born at
Paris, Oneida county, n. Y. and came
to Michigan in 1912 and 10 Grand Rap
ids IN 1916. He at first engaged IN
milling, and so continued for many
years. lie built the Grand Rapids City
mills and dealt largely IN grain, having
built the Detroit, Grand Haven & Mil
waukee railroad elevator. of which he
is s,ill proprietor. lie II also the owner
OF sweets hotel, one OF the finest and
most commodious hotels in the state.
Mr.. Hollis,er, cashier of the Old Ma
tionsl, Is a native of Michigan and
Ittfutut Vi WIS CITY riute low. fic WIS
engaged IN mercantile pursuits for
come years, then entered the banking
house of Mr.. u. Ball, took an interest
"a partner IN 1858. and has since de-
voted his undivided attention 10 fihan-
ciaI affairs.
The officers of this bank are Martin
l.. Sweet. president; James M. Barnett,
vice presldent: Harvey J. HOLSTER,
cashier Clay II. Hollister, asst cashier.
Both the president and cashier
have lived 10 zee the city of
Grand Rapids forge rs way through
the difficulties characteristic OF small
towns 10 the vor 81 vide fame Il has To-
Gay of 3 city Of upward OF 10000 peo-
pie. and the pride Of every citizen Of
the state. More than this. these same
good aen with Their interchangeable en-
ergy and comprehensive sense have
aided 10 inspire the influences that
form the leading factor in the uphuild-
ING Of the city. and the conservatism
of its moral and financial strength.
! They have ever been liberal IN the poi
+ icv winch foriifies the advantages OF
/ Grand Rapids a. great mAnuiactnr-
Ine piace sid As place of RESIDENCE
Z for enterprising and virtuous people.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
The Kent.

Beach & Both, projectors. Iona
street. opposite Union depot.
Realty cool notrls, suited To- the re-
gfiirrment- and means of that numcr-
vus AMI respectable elias, ot travellers
WHO arr accustomed to i'cunufui living
n nonc. yes are reluctant tp indulgc
10 extravagnEcc OF any kind. are not
10y an means - frs quc?tly fOuai -
i Gssirar'ls. What snaii We do. tnpn.'
asks the r, sfer of moderate desires.
We'll. II Won aSe coming - t,rant Rap
IA Just take some expert need fellow
traveller INTO your coniiis nee. aud
when y,u reacn the union depot h.
will point to- the waiting room ana
say: "Walk right through there;
wnen you come out ON the other SIDE.
on the Opposite site of the street. you'll
sec hlg are ighi "a front of bIg
fOur-story Arick building, over the
mann nirance of which appears s'The
Kent. Walk night IN. hand your grip
or eneck 10 the porter, pat your name
or JEe book. cusconce yourself IN n
CHAIR and make yoarseil at home, for
that the place you're looking for
The hril. vas erected last spring ~
Moore Is VI, Crsth. expressly fog
hotel Before .he burning was cont
Iieted Nessrs. Beach & Booth secured
iive years lease OF the property.
which they lifted and Furnished. and
opened To tue pubic August !. on the
European plan. The enterprise was
immediately successful. but alter Two
NOR th-. 1T thu urgent suggestion of
msny friends apd patrons. they
changed tine American, added hstssil
. ~. removed the lunca counter, and
RlSde certain other important a'tera-
tons snu IMPROVE nirIIts mat nave
greatly increased t4e convenience aud
popularity of the house,
The Ssut i.niidrug is of brick. WIKI
oraste facade trimmed 80 red stone,
10 feet front by i00 feet deep
"a m alley, four stoflcs ~
height. WIN Basement andef all-iJ-
latter containing a fne tHrber shop
sna hs1i,s, stesin heating apparatus,
store roon-. etc A. the sutifn end OF
the grauisi -four = the main entrance
leading 20 tie oi-lee-reading room.
svatory aud pul.sIc toilet closets. An
sTehc't touida doorway atimits 30 the
dung room. beautifully iiie'i ard
decorated. cspshle of ssstng iiItY n-o-
PIE in parties OF four or more At the
fc1S : tns sgteHen. prov atcd wlth every
fatdern convenience ami afsraz0is By
an artistic c0cs. who never fsiis TO
please. GoinE hack % Tue otsice. IL :
rcted that smother sTcewsy spans tie
basement stairway. white a door cosD-
nu1icates WITH tne vs-tiouie Of tHe
sscIes entrance ard q broad Hight Of
csfpstsd stars iss1s 70 TIE second
fiss9r--a broad, softly ctrpeted haif.
Win dainty sleeping apartments At bosn
ssiee. ti1~ LADIES' hats snsi toilet rooms
Icing -stuaed At the rear. The nrter
hsils are duplicates of thse. sn<! all ars