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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-29
PURE room CONGRESS.
ACTION WHICH Has REUsLTED IN THE
OFFICIAL DETERMINATION OF TIE BE


OFFICIAL DETERMINATION OF TIE BE 7
BAKING POWER
The act of congress authorizing the ex,
animation of The baking powders has re-
suited In most unprecedented compli.
ment To The Royal baking powd r. The
tests were made IT. the government lab
orstorF at Washington. and the official
rep TT shows that the Royal is superior
to al Others in leavening STRENGTHENING
over 30 per cent above the average.
Inc report also shows the purity of The
Royal powder and the wholesomepess of
Its Ingredients.
This is probably The highest compli.
ment of an fficial character ever paid 10
proprietary article, though no more
than the great army of baking powder
consumers would expect in. behalf of
their old friend and favorie.
The result of the official ex animation
as thus determined. will, of course. make
The loyal the standard for government
purchases.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-29

L good deal has been said about lamp
-.u'leys that are tough against heat;
"a, my umes a store keeper will advertise,
= Instance, to replace all the Pearl
'Op ehimneys that break on the lamp.
D-' It's worth more to have one tina,
b .- ot Knocked off or dropped, without
,,'AA'ng' That is the way thousands 90,
Oue That breaks from heat if you buy
GOOD ones.
ram lley make at Ottawa. H., a chimney
LEU ''u the La Bastie, which YOU can
!, VI the floor without breaking once
,a hundred times, perhaps; they are
s. 4sn against heat, too. If you are
mn --,ug that your chimneys are costing as
" 'a as the lamp, try LA Basic !"
No. :, 20 cents. 40 ''
ep them' SO do most grocers.
q. M. LOOSELY
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-29
Subscribe for Stock

In the Second series of the
Rome Building and Loan E $50
citation, Of Rock Island.
4 safer and better investment
than Government Bonds, be-
cause the loans are made only
upon established values and il
pays more than ,hree times as
much interest besides the
amount invested and the profits
can be Withdrawn at any time
Money loaned at lowest rates.
r \. DONALDSON, Secretary.
OFFICE, Rooms 3, 4, and Masonic Temple.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-29
Confirmed.

:, The favorable impression produced on
me ilrst appearance of the agreeable IL
quid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs few
years ago has been more than confirmed
oy the pleasant experience of all who
nave used it, and the success of the pro
prietors and manufacturers OF the Cali
FORMS Fig Syrup company.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-29
Lent,

Lent. commemorating the 40 days fast
of Christ in the wilderness, begins next
Wednesday, and in the Episcopal and
Roman Catholic churches the season is
set apart for abstinence and self denial.
In Trinity yesterday Rector Sweet an
nounced the order of services for the
lenten season in that church.
In St. Josephs church Yesterday
morning Father Mackin speaking of lem
ten observances and duties and read
the edict issued by Pope Leo XIII modi-
flying the usual restrictions of Lent in all
parts of the world where the grip has
prevailed. This will obvia.e the posi-
bility Of too rigid fasting and abstinence
on the part Of many persons whose health
demands the generous use of nourishing
food
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-29
EYerV Tub.

Every tub should stand on its own
bottom" That is where Krause's Ger
man Oh stands. Il makes no compsr>
lsons with other preparations of SIM
liar nature, but broadly claims as an ex-
ternal application it has no superior.
For sale ~ ali druggists. Hartz & B ,hn-
sen, wholesale agents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-29
Tax Notice

The taxes for 1891 are now due and
may be paid to the township collector q,
hurst u Donaldson's office in Masonic
Temple block. Your last years receipt
VIII be of great assistance to the collector
III hiding your descriptions on the tax
DOORS. WILLIAM I. SUDDEN,
Township Collector
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-29

Fred Brahm will open meat market
with nice and fresh assortment of meets
at 1905 Elm street March /. and will be
glad to have the people of that part of
town give him trial.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-29

hrause's Headache Capsules are more
pleasant and convenient 10 take than
pO"d waters, eixirs. etc.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-29
Dress Goods.

We are pleased to announce the arri-
val of the largest and most complete
line of dress goods ever placed on our
counters.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-29

Both the method and results when
{yrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
Ia refreshing to the taste, and acts
fen;ly yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
A m ehectually, dispels colds, head
4 cbes and fevers and cures habitual
sonstipation. Syrup of Figs is the
tnly remedy of its kind ever pro-
5uced. pleasing to the taste and &C.
teptabIe to the stomach, prompt in
fs action and truly beneficial in its
Meets, prepared only from the most
fealthy and agreeable substances, its
6any excellent qualities commend it
b all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
lnd 81 bottles by all leading drug
1ists. Amy reliable druggist who
)hay not have it on hand will pro-
fure it promptly for any one who
Sishes to try it. DO not accept any
Bubstitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup CO.
SAN FRANCISCO, ca.
LOUISVILLE " w" FJ5k ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-11-05
LEAVING TIE DEMOCRATIC RANKS.

George A. Kunkel who for many years has been
chief clerk In The Pennsylvania Railroad Office ~ No.
40 Broadway. and who has always been n Democrat.
has announced his Intention Of voting for Harrison
aud Reid. Mr. Kunk- saJi yesterday to II Tribune
reporter: Yes IL IL true that going "a vote fos
Harrison and Reid. l solid for the Republican
candidates. like Mr.. Harrison and TIA" platform ~
he Republican party. For many years have been
st8nch Demo- rat and supporter Of Mr.. Cleveland.
The country IL prosperous now and | am against a
change. Why interfere with the present conditions
| know Of n certain Office IN this div where tler"
are twelve men who have becn lifelong Democrats.
but are going vote for Harrison. In this Office
there are six men who have always been the rank'st
hind OF Democrats. They tDo, Will Vo" Tor Hart
son. There are hundred, II other business men In
this city who have nlwavs been DemOcrst-. but WIN
will vote for Harrison and Reid thk year"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-11-05
ApLAI E. sTEvENsoN,s RECORD.

The Republican Club has issued number Of tn
following documents:
"Thc financial record Of Adal f. stevenson :
Voters II Grover Cleveland Is elected and dies IN
Office, Will you have this for President OF the
United statcsl Read the following extract from his
speech nj bloomington. Illinois In september. 1878
The National Grecnhack party, In its convention
at Lincoln on the Sd OF september. 1873 did me
the honor 10 place my name before the people as IL
candidate for Congress. have accepted that noninh
ti0n and effort of mine shall be- spared in nroIlN
Ing III" people 10 the necessity for hnnncl' reform
demanded by the platform of that cOnventcI. It's
principle, not TO me. Both bv voice ana
vote stand pledged In favor Of these reforms. While
your Representative In the 4Ath Congress. | voted
for the reconciliation OF silver and for the reprnl
OF the Resumption act ! regarded the Resumption
act ms the PandoraS box from which have sprung
thousand evils 10 curse the American people. THIS
Platform demands the repeal Of the Resumption at
and the substitution Of grccnbachS for The National
bank notes. We demand full supply Of cgal tender
currency which shall be receivable In payment OF
all debts, public and private. We demand the ilill
reconciliation of the silver dollar one n ihr
coins Of The country. There should BE- no limitation
I'm the coinage
Remember that 20 per cent Of our Presidents
have died during their term
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-11-05

Der Of Assembly several years ego but Yves untoitn,
navN. ueueuttd Tor The Senate last year. lie mthe
a good record in the Assembly wss the champion
H several conneudable measures.
,uonry Grisse, the Repi hscan nominee in the
HMxIth District Is anoih.f' good selection lie Is a
Lsw!ei WAN practice 81 melry twenty years IN tihs
Gty since ne was graduated from the Columbia College
Tw $1,000 ana was the unsuccessful candidate FOR
Siy yuose iaht year. He has ability. high professional
ss'anhang and integrity. As,embyinan g. p. Webster
- Ills Deniocistic opponent OF whom the CITY Reform
Siup siys: HIS record IS bad. lie threw OF the
uia,k " reS~ctabiitv which he had and ap.
p'Futu as sponsor OF the shameful measures OF
ule sessloi. He did not do Is much OF the TAN
m"y PdItSSil work during the session heretofore.
matters" ~ VIM wv ~
-. IwuerlcK lilberg, the nominee Of the Republicans
vi .nc NNNIllh District, has been an active man IN
psllcS ior many years. but has never held public
Omtt' ne T. an Undertaken and n prominent member
OF , NE Hamilton Republican club.
William G.. Davis + the Republican nominee Of the
AAXth District. He is a lawyer and has good
lie iOr aoiIty and Integrity IN BIS professional
me E., ne WAS defeated for Assembly in $50
me republicans Of tho XXXth District have nOrni-
IiH Henry l. Soddard. He is journalist and one
Of aMIity and strong character. lie has been the
ppuca reporter on "The Mail and Express for some
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-11-05
ROUGH ROAD FOR KANSAS FUSIONISTS.
PARADERS MoBBRD IN ToPEKA-MRs. LEASE DE
NOUNCEs THE FUSION LEADERS.

PARADERS MoBBED IN ToPEKA-MRs. LEASE DE
NoUNCEs THE FUSION LEADERS.
Chicago. Nov. A dispatch from Topekn. KAN
says: The Democratic Fambcau Club. while march
ing in the Weaver procession las, night wss ceged
aud rocked. J. :. Ernest president Of the club was
Spattsred with eggs, and James FNgibbons. con
tractor, was hit In the back Of the head and badly
injured. 4 half dozen Others or less
bruised. The olnb marched The entire length OF the
line OF march. Notwithstanding the vollcys Of cggs
which we're thrown at them from every alley along
the way.
Chairman Jones. Of the Democratic State Cent7ll
Committee. left the Weaver meeting becausc II mis-
understanding with Mrs. Mary f.. Lease, who Do
mandcd permission TO speak. During an alteration
between the two pandemonum ~gncd. After Gen
,r, Weaver had concluded speech Of two hours.
he Introduced j. II. Atwood, OF A chison The crowd
wanted TO hear Mrs. Lease. and began calling for
her. Chairman Jones announced that Mrs. Lease lad
left the hall to eatcn train but no sooner had he
done 20 than the indignant Populist" appeared from,
behind tlc hes Of The opera house. AID shouted in a
loud melOiramauc vocc:
Mrs lca,e Is hcrs and demands permits ion Ia
speak to the lecpl, pt kCnsaf.'
en- cor Peicf All GcnrrhI Weaver tried in win TO
pacfy her nHd size began h"' speech 10 The crow.
and wd cnihds 'sr sllo dtn, nn,ci tls politicians
who running tie f;siOn campaign. ana declare !
that the people must assert thcm,~ivcs. Aft"r the
meeting Mrs. Loas' hunted up Chal man Jones and
declared that she would CANCEL all ol her Kansas date.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-11-05
WHY WAS THIS ALLOWED?
TWENTY FIVE DEMOCRATS HAD THEIR NAMFS
PIT on tn REGISTRY LISTS IL
Ef.IZAETTH YESTERDAY.

Their n suspicious ucrcas.. IN tho registry mad
Yesterday IN Union County. y. !. stage ual 81
m.Si from the Democratic township ~ summit ~
Elizabeth IN charge OF the Democratic (hhf Of Police
and two heclers and permission ob.ainc from the
Court Of Common PL-ls. preceded oy.- bv u Demo
cratic Judge. % place tNf>" mons names ~ the
registry hN Of SUNNI, Township. WHY these men.
rich ly entitled to vote. did not take The trouble
10 have tleIns~lv." registered tn day, pr1rrly
designated for that purpose was not mad" clear.
Nevertheless. they now the roll aid thus III
addition OF about TWENTY-FIVE Is mad" 70 The
summit registration and II these dcinqurnts Sncc'-d
in voting WIN cOIni Just many for tie Democratic
ticket. II l. understood that another DEDICATION -
men will be brought 10 ElLa-'ih Monday from
Summit 10 help bolster mp the shaky TITsprc's ~ The
Democratic party In Union County.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-11-05
nf,fINY AND The MTSEEMS.

The evident purpose Of Tammany nan 10 eIao .ne
patronage' OF the Central Park Museums u'uer cne
guIsc Of having the employees OF the Two museums
-, .urder civil Service" has provoked much COM
mont among the friend, OF both Institutions. General
p di Cesnola In speaking OF the Metropolitan
Ns.,m Of Art Yesterday. said that the trustees In
making II entirely free, had lot the Income they had
previously from the pay days as well as from several
hu,a-od subscribers who used 10 become annual mem
hers by paving 80 year. while the sunday opening
had added ST. o03 10 the expense OF maintenance
mo legislature had Intended to meet this by authoriz
Ing nm annual appropriation by the city OF *oooOo,
t thc Park Board had asked for only $4,000 In Its
,rovlson,l estimates OF 1893, and This was all tina;
,vos granted by the Board Of Estimate lie said that
Paul Dana. president of the Park Board, bad recon-
nuded after hearing the statements OF the trustees.
that the amount BE- increased as the trustees desired
,t the Board OF Estimate had refused TO change the
o,,ros President Barker OF the Tax Department,
d Yesterday that II there was 10 be any Increase In
IN. appropriations for either the Art or Natural
History Museums, II must he recommended by the
Park Board
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-11-05
ruIyESGTyTNG DAY APPOINTED.
PRESIDENT HARRISON ISSUES HIS PRoCLAMA'
1roN NAMING NOVEMBER "a.

PRESIDENT HARRISON ISSUES HIS PRoCLAMA'
TON NAMING NOVEMBER "a.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 4.-Ihe following prociana-
tion WINS issued this afternoon:
TIL. lifts OF God TO our people durihS, ,ne ~
vo,r hnve been 30 abundant and 80 slr'ia' . va,
srIrt of drvout Thanksgiving awaits io' ~ -,
,ny thc appointment Of day whrn J.! nn -. %,
rnntmnn .N preston. H. has stay'u 'ue F s ~
NJ n,,r door: lie has given rs more .oNe ~ III III
C'a. civil Institutions IN the crth'ioh vi "1H ~,
,ircc,irr Providence 81 conspicuous "a, ~ h
ov',tentL n deeper reverence Tor ia" lie IN IN
,denea our philanthropy by eau TO su'eoI ny
i.trrss I'm other lands He has Dltss'I o! sonuos
and il bringing forward patriotic ana COY iraiint
i.,.r,t,nn tO execute hi, great ana orheNoient ue
t,ns fnr our country lie has gwen us srst ncteas
In material wealth and wide dinhs'oh VI SVn'e ~
'.,, and comfort In the homes or our Pe"P'c' ~"
has ,it.u Ills grace TO the sorrowlng 49,. a..
' Ivlrr,'or L BENJAMIN Iinrri>on fresiuent Oh .ne
r.r,t :, arn, do call upon all our people 10 ooserve
49, ,r,s have heen wont, Thursday, the t"ehy,IouI"
,r ~ Ills month of November. os dhy OF !nahrs
,rs, tn cod for His mrcieS ana VI supphchuon Jul
M. Continued care and grace. . -. ~
w =, t.stinonv whereof | have bereunto SCI uy
band and caused the seal OF the United states 10 De
gniNod. ,,..,t,,,or thie fourth day
- >.,;onh-r one thousand eight hundred ana ninety
t'vc ond of the independence OF the thited H'aus
ia" one h"'"r'" '''' BENJAMIN HARRISON.
Pc tho President JOHN W. FOSTER,
hy '"e Secretary OF state.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-11-05
HOW PRICES HAVE BEEN REDUCED.
WHAT LACE CURTAINS COST UNDER THE MaIN-
LEY LAw-INCREASED WAGES


LEY LAw-INCREASED WAGES.
Another convincing proof of the bcncdccnt influence
trade Of The Mckinley law given yesterday by
man who Is of the largest ccmm, sion mere lants
and Importer Of lace curtains In this country. To
Tribune reporter he said
q" In 1855 these goods. chenille and lace curtains
would have clst SIS pair. only "A small quantity
made In this country nj that time. The bulk used
In the United states imported. To-day the best
grade Of these goods selling nj from 81 80 to HI %
ana there no imported curtains In the market
whatsIcrcr. All are manufactured In the nitcd
states. And, what Is better SILL the wages paid for
the making Of these goods the : the time
'uch goods were imported. The ch,apress OF these
goods has com" through Improved machinery and
knowledge Of the business.
"Thc manufacture 81 tapeSrle, IN It's infancy
In 1850. aud H. recent as l-oJ. only the cheaper
grades were made here. At the present time there
nj least nine and probably dozen large houses mailing
these goods. from the cheapest the eXpcn, i've
ELK TAPESTRIES In l-o5 selling - II yard. but
they be- bought for =. 30 and 80 30 a yard,
with wages remaining fhe same. silk brocacllcs.
made In foreign countries at cost OF labor from 40
- cents "A day, made here and sold at about
the same price labor costing from ~ 30 10 sl 10
day, depending upon the skill Of the weaver. We had
n man, twenty-five years old, who earned In
week. on goods sold at - cents yard S26, the dif-
ference In wages running from 200 10 600 per cent
greater. rs "A manufacturer. maintain that
uactrer to-day whose business Is firmly established
has any protection whatever from the tariff. Com
petition between ourselves Is deprvng Of every bit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-11-05
A RIDICULOUS STORY DENIED.

Franklin Murphy. chairman OF the Ncw-Jcrscy state
Republican Committee. snid Yesterday 20 Tribune
correspondent while defining the position OF John
Kesn jr. You may say agthoniatively and N com
ing from Mr. Kean himself tlni neither he nor III.
family own one cent II stock either IN the jersey
Contra, Pennsy vania Railroad. Mr. Kan has
not cent IN either OF tS@e stocks. neither has
there been any in the family sHc" Iesi, there
abouts. Mr. Kcan. who viii BE- our next Governor.
honesty believe. has authorized me To what |
have sdid In regard 10 alleged ownership IN ~
stock Of these two comrnni"-. at III, stage u The
campaign. / tlink IL proper that the rdiculOu'
siOr!e, all iat should BE- squrlchcd'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-11-05
AMERICAN CARTRIDGES THE BEST.
MISLEADING DEMOCRATIC ;TATEMENT ST
RIGHT.

Democratic newspaper and campaign speakers. in
denonncing The Mckinley law. have often alleged.
among other things that it had destroyed the Industry
Of manufacturing cartridges In thi, country. No
statement could be further from the truth.
such assertions absurd, sald n member OF one
n the largest gnn and cartridge factories In the United
states. in speaking 10 Tribune reporter Yesterday.
The cartridges used in this country arr all Of Amer
lean MANUFACTURES. That has been the for years.
The Mckinley act made no changes whatever in the
tarif on ammunition. The American cartridges are
the best In the world IL anv foreign cartridges were
used In America. II would only be due TO within 4
the users The percentage OF foreign cartridges IL
America is 80 small that IL Is practically nothing ri
all. American cartridges Also sent abroad. They
are the best In the market
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-11-05
THE LAST MEETING IN MOyTCLAIR.

Tho campaign. was brought TO II cOsc. 50 far as
mass meetings and speechmakine are concerned. by
the Republicans OF Montclar. on Thursday night In
whirlwind Of enthusiasm. The hall was crowded
and every menti,n Of the candidates names and telling
poiut IN the remarks OF t, speakers were cheered 10
tie echo. The speakers were cNConSressin'h 'ohi
Wise. OF Virginia. and state seuator John W.
Grcrs OF Paterson Mr.. Wisc's speech was on
National politics lie spoke in thoroughly CON
vncing manner on the questions at issue and aroused
great enthusiasm. senator Grggs confined his re
marks L, state matters. lie gave Governor Aboeu
ond the Democratic "rng' Of New-Jerscy tcrroae
scoring his remarks carrying conviction Witt tnehi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-11-05

Of the vaue of that protection The laborer alone is
protected lie finds the work here this country for
him do and experiences reduc ton In his wages
from competition with foreign labor. lie then has the
money with which to try our curtains and have such
home decorations and Injuries heretofore only enjoyed
by the wealthy
." Give us cheap labor abroad and no country In
the world touch on our manufactured goods
But by doing so, close the best market In the
world and by cutting down the wages Of Dur lnborers
they will not have the to buy anything but food
for themselves and their families. Tne tariff means
good business for lis and lab0rers."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-11-05
TIE HoroE DEALERS NEUTRAL THIS YEAR

-Four years ago the Democratic National Cominit
tee had the benefit OF 100000 that was raised J"
ne State LIQUOR Dealers Association for nse N TINS
state on the election Of David II. Hin for Governor
This money was USED for the whole Democratic chet
instead OF for Mr. HI alone. and Il aided materially
in keeping ND the vote for Cleveland and reducing the
majority OF General Harrison Tie association ilr-
therrnore took active steps in that campaign 10 ert
ot heavy Democratic vote and used all lis niih-ncs
toward Throwing as much Of II as II could for CirVe-
land AS well Is for I'M. The managers III the Demo
cratic campaign In New York state have been trying
to get the support OF ths association Tor Cl"Vdnnd
this year and meeting of the executive committee
NJ The association was held recently for the pliIT,s'e
Of deciding the political action that the association
would take in this campaign The meeting was called
10 order by Morris TeIu!sky Who recently ELECTED
president and inside OF nv" minutes after Mr. T"hl,W
had taken tha chair there began OF the st0rmlc
sessions which the association has held.
The Cleveland la the associat!'n wanted IL 20
come ont Nat footed In a formal resolution supporting
him for President. The other members Of u" a'Eo
cta,io1 thought that Il would not H. a wise thing H.
do They said furthermore tlli they we're tired 81
hdng bed by the Demo rats, rs they lad been In the
past and they did not think that National campaign
was one In which they should take any stand; Alter
being IA session the better part ~ day, ne com
mite nd Ipnned after pas'r g resolution declaring
rbat The State liquor Dealers Association wc'id IN
this campaign remain absolutely neutral.