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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-07-05
PLATFORM.
FINANCE.

-~~A-NL
First-We demand a national currency safe,
sound and flexible, issued by the General Gov
eminent only. a full legal tender for all debts,
public and private; and that without the use of
banking corporations a just, and equitable and
efficient means Of distribution direct to the peO-
pie at a tax not to exceed 2 per cent. be provided,
as set forth in the SUb-Treasury plan of the
Farmers Alliance, or some better system; also,
by payments in disCl arge of its obligations for
public improvements.
a. We demand free and unlimited coinage of
silver.
b. We demand that the amount of circulating
medium be speedily increased to not less than
$50 per capita.
C. We demand graduated income tax.
d. We believe that the money of the country
should be kept as much as possible in the hands
of the people, and hence we demand all national
and State revenue shall be limited to tt g neces-
sary expenses of the government economically
and honestly administered.
G. We demand that postal savings banks be
by the government for the safe de-
pOslt of the earnings of the people and to facili-
tate exchange.
Second-The land, including all the natural
resources of wealth, is the heritage of ali the
people and should not be mOnOpOIiZed for sneCu-
lative- purposes, and alien ownership of land
SHOULD be prohibited. All land now held bV
railroads and other corporations in evcass ~
their actual needs, and all lands now owned nv
aliens, should be reclaimed by the government
ana held Tor actual settlers only.
TRANSPORTATION.
being q means of ex-
cnAhge and a public necessity, the government
faro ~ wi ana operate the railroads in the in
GereSI OF the people.
q. The telegraph and te1eDbona TLa +bo voc
ofHce system, being a necessity for transnissi0n
" n0Ms, should be owned and Operated nv 46o
Ill the interest of the people.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-07-05
The NATIONAL WATCHMAN.
RI "a DJrINIF@
Has been selected as MANAGING Editor.

Has beGa selected as Managing Editor.
II via Sc iEoPeTssRal, impartial and aggressive.
and At All 3HsSs SSek 10 PAeS before its readers
~sr~h4EE PEssErRG matter saGh as a residence at
ms sSst u sOvGERnaSlt is calculated 30 furnish.
The kEh &AaEaetOG Of the MeS Interested in tha
aper, tae aE&Aty 81 Mr.. bE1SAG, aAd Ehe advar-
age Of bs41G 1t 0e CaPNai ars sDAsIeat gEaran-
ARahz GS SgUsEihSfoEs " = be
SeDase1s " A FeEsT asA J. 4. Kyle; Congress
aasn 7. a. aEsSn JSha Saws, Jerry Smpson,
ReSa, K EalverS@, T K. WfI, ". Rsker. pr
" q. EII2ey, and zAHy OSssE wsk krSvvn w iters.
TER54S FIFTY CKETS PER YEAR
T#eRty-fE asAB EAtH Nov 8 1892
Address AZ eaHzaunicatieas to
TAE EATIoHAl HATssgAk Co..
No "a street y &
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-26
The BUILDING OF The HOUSE.

Spacious and wide and fair, a temple grand
Arose beneath the workmens' busy strokes;
Watching its growth by day, the curious
folks
Gathered in crowds from all the adjacent land.
By night the temple silent stood and dark;
Not one of all the multitude remained,
Only a Fakir, whom some need constrair ed,
Chances to pass and on a sudden-hark!
Voices in bitterest reproach and woe.
The wall and tools did with each other
wrangle.
why dost thou thus my polished smooth
mangle,
o thou sharp nail? why pierce and thrust
SOP"
To whom the nail replied with biting scorn:
Fool. hear the hammer, with fierce blow on
blow.
IT'S not my fault, but his, the cruel foe,
Who me doth chase and smite from early
morn"
In turn the hammer: who is welding me?
Who driveth me on stone and iron hard?
Go, if thou need'st must chide, rude and ILL
starred.
Co. chide at Man, the master builder he"
No farther ran my fable, but methought
The ear that listens still, in wonder hears
o House of Lifei in wall and tower inwrought!
Yet heavy blows shall sveld what else aloof
Long had remained, unused and incomplete,
And when the threshold knows the Masters
feet,
Nomore of wrath sharp reproof
Ella f. Moseby in Belford's Magazine.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-26
Where the Other Half Was.

\ young minister in the course of an
eloquent sermon on the pomps and vanities
of the world staggered his congregation by
eXclaiming:
Here am l standing here preaching to
you with only half Il shirt on my back,
while you sit there covered with gewgaws
and other baUbles."
The next day parcel containing several
brand new shirts was left at his house by
one of his hearers, kind hearted old lady.
Meeting the donor few days afuerward he
thanked her exceedingly, but expressed
much surprise at receiving such an unex-
pected gift
oh" said the lady, You mentioned in
your sermon on Sunday that you had only
half a shirt on your back"
Quite true added his reverence, but
you seem to forget the other half was in
front. London Tit-Bits.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-26
A Mute Recoxers Speech

Alphonse Hemphling. of Summit town
ship. Butler Co., Penn. made an affidavit,
that his 12>year>old son, who had
had St. Vitus dance for twelve years. lost
his speech. was completely cured after
using three bottles of DIR. Miles Restora-
tive Nervine. and and also recovered his
speech. Thousands testify TO wonderful
cures from using it for nervous diseases.
dyspepsia, nervous debility, dullness, con
fusion of mind, headache, etc. Four
doses of this Nervine cured Mrs. W. E.
Burns, South Bend. Ind, who had been
suffering with constant headache for
three months. Trial bottle and elegant
book free at Hartz s. Bahnsen's.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-26
Its business, Don't You Know o.


1t was patented article, and seemed to
have fairly good sale, but the manufac-
turer was troubled.
Il don't seem TO be able to keep them up
to the standard" he explained. Every
now and then the men get careless or some
thing goes wrong, and some inferior ar
ticles are turned out, and every one sold
does us harm. 1t destroys confidence in
the rest"
20 well, there's way to stop that, -
said the patent medicine man, who had his
feet on a desk and was putting earnestly at
a cigar
Throw away everything that doesn't
come up to the standard set, supposeS'
said the manufacturer.
That's one way"
But can't afford it. Think of the hole
it would make in my profits.'
''Of course. And it would be a criminal
waste, too. Sell 'em, my friend-sell the
worst of 'em, but advertise everywhere be
ware of limitations "
For what purpose?''
so that when a man gets one that's in
ferior he'll think it's an imitation. That's
the way to sell the bad with the good with
out hurting your reputation" - Detroit
Free Press
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-26
Hot Springs skin Soap.

Prepared principally from the evsp-
grated waters Of the Hot Springs. Arkan-
sas. Delightful for the toilet. The
healing powers of the Hot Springs of
Arkansas have long been known and rec
ognized by the medical profession all
over the country. The manufacturers
believe that in presenting to the public
their Hot Springs Skin Soap. they have
given a wonderful opportunity for pre-
venting all kinds of skin disorders, and
believe that their patrons will be we'll re-
druggists. Hsrtz s. Bahnsen wholesale
agents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-26
A ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE


Estate OF Edwin H. Barker Deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed admin
istrator of the estate of Edwin Ii. Barker late of
the county of Rock Island. state of Illinois de-
ceased. hereby gives notice that he will appear
before the county court of Rock Island coun-
ty, at the Office of the clerk of sai.i court, in
the city of Rock Island. at the October term, on
the first Monday in October reat. at which
time all persons having claims aga.ni said es-
purpose Of having the same adjusted. Al per-
sons indebted to said estate requested Il
make immediate payment to the undersigneo.
Dated this 18th day OF July, A. d. 1S92
j.. r. JOHNSTON, Administrator,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-26
The Derby Did Not Wait for Alexis.

There is very good story told of Prince
Alexis of Russia and his anxiety to see the
Derby. Unfortunately, on this important
occasion he arrived at the station too late
to catch the last train, which would have
brought him there in time for the race.
He therefore autographed to the stewards
of the Jockey club: Have missed train.
Kindly postpone Derby till o'clock.
Signed, Prince Alexis" 1t is needless to
say that by the hour named England was
ringing with Sir Hugo's victory.-Phila-
delphia Telegraph.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-26
A Thoughtful Person

consults mis- best interests bv having box
of Krsuse's Headache Capsules 1T hand;
taken as directed will prevent or stop any
kind of head ache. no matter what the
cause. in fact If your skull was cracked It
would prevent pain. The frequency of
the attacks will diminish aud by tskin Q
the capsules at the approach of head
ache you will never have another.
For sale by all druggists Hsrtz X
Bahnsen, wholesale agents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-26
Obtaining Heirs in China.

The practical Chinese have adopted a
are no legal ones-the adoption of children
who belong to side branches of the family.
In this way the family line is kept intact.
In the absence of male descendants in the
side branches of the family the sons of
strangers are adopted. The Chinese pre-
fer this method TO marrying second wives.
Exchange.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-26
Mothers Friend

Is the greatest blessing ever offered child
bearing women. have been a midwife
many years, and in each case where
Mothers Friend has been used. ii has &C
complished wonders and relieved much
suffering. 1t is the best remedy for ris-
ing of the breast known. and worth the
price for that alone.
MRS. Nj. A. BREWSTER, Montgomery, Ala.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-26
HOW unpleaSant

it is to see beautiful child's face disdgured
with vile humors, bursting through the
skin in pimples. blotches aud sores. and
sadder still. when the young and in uocent
are laughed at and twitted in all such
cases. Parents should give them that
good and pure remedy. Sulphur Bitters.
which will search and drive out of the
blood every particle of humor.-Health
GlZetfe
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-26
Both Ends of "A Bell Wire.

There is Il great deal of difference in the
way bells are answered. 1t is quite inn
portant to know how to answer the bell as
to know how to ring it. | know of certain
houses where you can always tell whether
the mistress is out or at home by the speed
or lack of speed with which the servant
come to the door.-Ladies' Home Journal
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-26
Inventor Arkwrirht.s Fortune.

Arkwright, the inventor of the cotton
spinning machine, whose father shaved
men for a penny in London, acquired for
tune which yielded an income of s., 000. 900
a year, and left at his death nearly S5O,-
0O0, O0.-Chautauquau.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-26
1t is Accountable,

to go through life with "sngCs" in the
mouth. Abominab'e not more to tue
sufferer than his friends Buy SCZod mt
and cleanse the teeth which remain. or.
better still, use it now and save your
teeth. SozodOnt IS economical.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-26
Petrified Potato Bugs.

A stream near Tucson, y. T.. petrifies all
soft substances thrown into it. 1t is in the
great Colorado potato beetle belt, and at
the time of their migrations thousands Of
them strike the water and are converted
into solid stone.-St. Louis Republic.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-26

The underground electric railway in
Paris is to traverse the city in the direction
of it's greatest length, which will cause it
approximately to follow the course of the
Saline
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-26

Galileo's first telescope was made from
part of a lead waterpipe. in each end Of
which he cemented common spectacle
glasses.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-26

The maximum speed of the fastest pas
senger elevators which have ever been built
is 500 feet minute, rate of one mile In
three minutes and a fraction.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-26

Gypsies are supposed to have originally
been inhabitants of India, and their +
many language has strong radical resem-
blance to the ancient Sanskrit.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-26
A Torpedo ThrOwer.

The 19-inch aerial torpedo thrower, now
introduced as a British service weapon for
coast defense, resembles in appearance a
powder gun, having the axis of its trun-
Mons at or near the center of gravity of the
barrel.-New York Times
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-04

A Mile Deep, Is Miles Wide, ali
Miles Long. and Painted Lake
lower

The Grand Canon of the Colorado
aver, IN Arizona, - nov for the nF>t
time easily accessible 10 tourists A
rex lar stage line ha. teen established
from Flagstaff, Arizona, on tue Aisan-
TIC n Pacific railroad, making the trip
from Flagstaff 10 the most Imposing
part OF Tie canon ia less than twelve
hours The stage fare for the round
trip is only so. aud meals aud SOM
Portable lodgings are provided through
out the trip at reasonable price. Tie
view OF the Grand Canon afforded
at the terminus of the sage
route Is the most stupendous
panorama known ia nature. There
10 also = trail 81 this point
leading down the Canon wall, more
than 1000 feet vertically. 10 the river
below. The descent of the trail 10 \
grander experience than climbing the
Alps, for IN the bottom OF tn.s terrific
and sublime chasm are hundreds of
mountains greater than ANY OF the Al
pine range.
A hook describing the trip to the
Grand Canon. illustrated by many full
page engravlngs from special photo-
graphs, and furnishing ali nsetful IN
formation, may be obtained tree upon
application TO John J. Byrne, No. 723
Monacnock block, Chicago, III.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-04

ease OF larceny aga asL Edward
ccAutzle he'd the atlrntlon Of ; jury -
police couEs % AZ y ssle whole afternoon
yesterday lie a. aFrested a fes days
since ca coDplEilsz " Joila >eholle,
sho accused sfln OF having stolen a
buggy from lie complainant. The
vehicle was al old dsAgltatsd piece Of
workmanship valued a. SIS. When the
defendants premises we're searched by
Detective Cast a vehicle corresponding
~ the one claimed 90 have oeen stolen
Vas found Wnen the case MAS tried
Yesterday the defendant testified that
he took the buggy, Dy PERMISSION, from
the siiey IN the rear OF Foster x stew
ems store on Mouroe street aud nss
statement was eorroDorated by clerks
IA stores IN that vicinity. The jury
could not agree on a verdict and oy
consent OF the attorneys the ease was
given 10 Judge haggerty VINO acquitted
tne prisoner.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-04
COULDN'T RUN A TRAIN.
I'd Snyder Tried II and Is Now Lodged
in Jail.

III JAIL
Ed Snyder filled himself with old rye
yesterday afternoon aud tried to take
possession of . G. 4 w. NJ. tram. He
mounted q freight car and began to
give signals 10 the engineer tor break
ing and making up trans. The con-
ductor ordered HIM to get of the car.
bat he claimed possession and contln-
ued his Signals When the train
reached the Grandville avenue cross
ing the conductor asked PatroIman
Emmet smith TO take the officious man
of the car. but when the
officer demonstrated with him he told
him TO go To. Smith made an attempt
90 take him Oft the train. but snyder
alighted on the opposite side and ran
At lively gait up the street. The pa
trolman caught him aud the prisoner
resisted arrest IN vigorous manner.
smith. IN order To subdue his obstre-
porous prisoner. used his billy with
telling effect. Snyter's scalp was laid
open IN several places, and the blood
trickled down his feversd brow. making
hnn appear like red bsndanna an
archist when he arrived at the police
station. County Physician Penwarden
dressed his wounds, and the prisoner
was registered at the station as drunk
sud dIsorderly.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-04
Nm Test the Back Ordinance.

The cases of the city agalns. Glenn
Seitz and Jay Baker. two hackmen ar
rested Tor not complying with the city
ordinance relative To hack drivers
licenses, were adjourned IN police court
yesterday until August 10 At II. IN.
The defendants are IN the employ OF
Ed Gall. who mas paid the licease re-
qulred for ms hack business. The city
ordinance besides requiring tie owner
OF q hack 10 procure a license provides
that each driver shall pay tax OF 81.
MIR. Gill Will make test of the case
begun against ms employees for the pur-
pose OF determining the validity OF the
ordinance
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-04

When the case OF drunkenness
aga nst Jacob Greenwood was called IN
police court yesterday morning, II was
dismissed On motion of the city attor-
Ley N order that u bearing on the
more serious charge of attempting TO
commit murder might be heard. As
published yesterday morning, Gfoen-
VOID was arrested on warrant. charg-
lng hlm with having attempted 10 shoot
MS wife. When be was arrsIgned on
TINS charge, he waived the reading OF
the coal plant aud demanded an ex-
animation, which Was set Tor August
at a. m. lie went 10 JAN IN default OF
500 hail
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-04

surprised. II you enter the shops. 70 And
them crowded in spite Of the summer
sxodns. This morning entered one to-
find extraordinary confusion, and more
reckless pusfsng than usual. For,
though New Workers are proverbially
good-nasured and obliging in crowd.
/ think the New York shopper must be
exempt. For she has absolutely no con
science aud no feeling of any sort She
simply steps over her victim. aud never
- much as casts backward glance TO
discover the extent of the damage
wrought After had succeeded in max
ing nay way past a great number Of
these heartless beings with only few
unirnportsnt injuries. discovered that
the center Of interest was table piled
high with sof. wooden checks and
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-04
CONDUCTOR WHITE ARRAIoNED.
His Case Win Be Contested in Police
Court.

George II. White. the street car con-
ductor who refused TO accept transfer
II IN passenger who boarded bis car
AZ the wrong point IF transfer, and
siected him for nou-payment of fare,
Was afrsignsd IA DO zee court yestsr-
day moraIng on u charge of assault
sad battery. tie pleaded not guilty.
and nls exsmlDsttOu was adjourned
until August ., AT n m. TINS case Is
considered to be an important one by
ths Street Railway company and the
pubic, IA 10 involves the right of the
company 10 keep It's patrons strictly
within the rules and regulations estsb-
ished relative 20 the uss OF transfers.
Bard, the complainant. after having
received q TRANSFER from - >cribner
car conductor for the south DIVISION
street line. changed cars on Monroe
street while the cars were running on
parallel tracks According 10 the rules
governing .ns use of transfers ne
should have waited until ne reached
the mead OF South DIVISION street be-
fore making the change. It's expected
the case viii be strenu0usly fought by
both SIDES.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-04
a Leader.

Since its first introduction, Electric
BItters has gained rapidly in popular
favor. until now it 10 clearly in the
lead among pure medicinal t0nics and
alteratlves-containi nothing which
permits its use as beverage or intoxi-
cant, it is recognized as the best and
purest medicine for all ailments of
stomach, liver or kidneye-It will cure
SICK headache, indigestion, constipation
and drive malaria from the system.
Satisfaction guaranteed with each hottie
or the money will be refunded. Price
only so cents per bottle. Sold by Peck
Rrns
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-04
Charged With Grand Larceny.

Deputy Sheriff Leonard arrested
Mary Snyder yesterday IN Wyoming
township on q charge Of larceny. Mary
IS single woman 90 years old and was
employed as u domestic at the hotel IN
South Grand Rapids. She is charged
With having stolen $25 III cash and a
number of handkerchiefs from the
hotel last Monday. On the evening
following the theft Mary quit her en-
ployer's service and went into the coun-
try to recuperate. The commission of
the theft was at once attributed TO her
and she was arrested. She denies the
trutnfulness Of the charge.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-04
Guaraus~~s. Cur..

We authorize our advertised druggist
to sell Dr. Kings New Discovery Tor
Consumption. Coughs and Colds. upon
this condition. II you are afflicted
with Cough, Cold or any Lung. Throat
or Chest trouble, and viii use this mn
edy as directed, giving it far tt al,
and experience no benefit, you may re-
turn the bottle and have your money
refunded. We could not make this
offer did we not know that DIR. Kings
New Discovery could be relied on. 1t
never dissproints. Trial bottle. free
ut White 4 Whites drug store, Large
s,ze SOC and 81 90
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-04

Ladies, do not delay. your valuable
time by waiting and suffering. but Sc
cure bottle Of Dullam's Great Ger
man Female Uterine Tonic and be
cured of your monthly trouble either
in old or young. 1t is the very best
preparation ever prescribed in my ex-
tepsive practice. II has gwen the best
results IN the greatest number of cases
of female troubles of any medicine
that / ever used. do not make q
practice Of using or recommending
patent medicines, but this remedy 10
prepared by very competent physi-
clan and chemist of my Acquaintance
and team cheerfully and conscienci-
ously recommend 1t as the best.
A. c. truth, NJ. D.,
Specialist of Diseases of Women,
90 East Madison ST., Chicagy, Ill.
For sale at ID. Z. Scrlbner's drug store,
No. 70 Monroe street.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-04

ing sight To watch them swoop down
upon the salesman, and snap their
prizes before some one else shall inter
pose.
But when a woman can buy gauze
shirts for nineteen cents apiece, In all
the dainty coiors; stockings all sizes,
and styles and colors for the same price;
ten ties for ninety-eight cents. white
shirts for forty-nine, gloves for nine
teen, dark blue skirts from two 10 three
dollars, shirt-waists for sixty-nine cents,
blazers for two dollars and half, sailor
hat with ribbon band for twenty Ave
cents, and last. but not least, shot silk
parasols for forty-nine cents, it seems
as though no woman could possibly
have any trouble in procuring summer
outfit for next To nothing Then ging-
hams can be had for five cents yard,
outing cloth for eight cents, dimities,
fresh and sheer, for twelve cents; shirt
ing cambrics for four, aud a great many
other materials for about the same