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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-09-30

In the year 1888, in the opera house
in the city of Delaware, in this state,
Hon. Frank Hurd made a speech in
which he thoroughly discussed the
principle of protection, clearly estab-
fishing the iniquity of its operation,
and demonstrating it's destructive force
on all industries, not excepting those
it professed to protect At the close Of
his lucid and convincing argument Mr..
Hurd raised his arm and said "Stand.
ing before you to-day with honest con-
viction of the truth l am about to utter,
declare that the principle of protec.
ton as applied by the republican party
to the economic policy of this country
is the enemy of every man within the
sound of my voice; and here say to
the great agricultural interests, in
which majority of you are engaged,
that If the protective policy of the re-
publican party is continued in force,
within five years wheat will sell in the
market of this city at fifty cents per
bushel." There was not one man in
the audience who was not ready to ex-
claim, "Much learning has made you
mad" Even his friends regretted that
he had gone SO far. His political enc
mics ridiculed his utterance, and
pointed to it as an exaggeration for
which no apology could be made. 1t
will not be five years till October since
the prediction was made, yet wheat has
sold in Delaware for fifty cents
bushel. This prophetic utterance is
well remembered, and its fullfilment is
not confined to Delaware only, but
everywhere throughout the great west
there is verification in each place
where wheat is marketed.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-09-30

EMERY pension case investigated goes
to board Of referees, which is COM
posed of republicans. No change has
been made in the party complexion of
this board by the present ndministra.
tion. They are appointees of Green b.
Raum and are governed in their de.
termination by rules made by Mr.. Re-
publican Bussey, of the late Harrison
administration. 1t is on the recomiuc n
dation of tfH republican board that
suspensions arr made. Hoke Smith has
nothing to do with the details, nor has
Gen. Lochran. The suspensions over
which the republicans are bowling
were made by republican officials
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-09-30
FOR THE LUNCHEON PARTY.
Keep tho Dining Room Dark -Charmins
Floral Decorations.

Keep the Dining-Room Dark-Charming
Floral Decorations.
A formal luncheon party in the sum-
mer with the thermometer in the eigh-
ties is a trying thing for both hostess
and guests, but there are times when
circumstances force such entertain
ments into existence. Then it becomes
an art to suggest in ali possible ways
thoughts of GOODNESS. The dining-room
should be kept as dark as possible all
the morning before, and any glare Of
sunlight should be carefully shut out
even during the luncheon, though no
artificial light should be used. Iced
bouillon or delicious little melons or
oranges filled with water ices form q
tempting opening course, and as few
hot dishes as possible should be served.
If the temperature has not robbed the
hostess of all her energy she can ar
range without much trouble delight
fully cool decoration in the floral way.
A long, low rectangular pan placed in
the middle of the table should hold a
block of ice somewhat smaller than
the pan, but about six or seven inches
III hCiShU' AhC CChtoT VI Vhc lCc ndVluR
been previously followed out three
inches in depth by the aid of hot fiat
irons and the sides left two or three
inches in thickness, fill the dish thus
formed with water and arrange in 1t
some exquisite white water-lilies Small
water-lily pads should be placed among
them to nestle here and there with
half omen buds unOn the Sides NJ tha
ice. Over the edges ef the pan bank
moss to cover them, and in this stick
short cut rushes, cattails and other
marsh grasses-but not SO high or thick
as to obscure the ice and lilies. 1t
must not be forgotten that>water-lilies
are only babies in some of their ways,
and begin to grow drowsy soon after
the sun starts its downward course.
Before late luncheon could be finished
or an early dinner begun they would
close tight their green petals and fall
fast asleep. Chicago Tribune.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-09-30
The Necessary Fan.

Fans have long since gone beyond
the stage of strict nse. and are now re-
garded as part of the finished toilet
of the well dressed woman. For this
particular summer the black fan holds
the highest pl, ce in the regard of ''fai,
woman" The 'sinds most in favor are
those of plain black silk, mounted on
various colored sticks, or else the span.
ylcd ones. A few years back the only
'pangled fans were of silk. but we have
aow the daintiest creations in gauze
and not To one skilled in the manipu.
lntion OF one OF these useful little arti,
,les its absence creates sort Of void
us SO useful to fill up the pauses In
an awkward conversation, or lend an
emphasis when words fail. BY all
means have black fan, and learn how
y use II eifertively. Chicago Tribune
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-09-30

Nor in the history of politics in this
or any other country have there been
leaders in a political party who pos
sessed the insufferable gall such as do
the leaders of the republican party of
this day. BY venal, vicious, and special
legislation, kept up year after year for
more than twenty-five years, the re-
publican party has brought the coun-
try into the condition of panic. BY
class legislation; by wasteful expendi-
lures; by corrupt use of public moneys;
by the bastardizing of silver; by the
perversion of the benefits of govern
ment; by the prostitution of power,
the republican party has impov-
erishcd the people, debased labor,
banished trade and destroyed mar
kets And now, when all the peo-
pie are groaning under the weari-
some load, and distrust has dried
up the sources of prosperity, the repub-
lican leaders, backed by the republican
press, have the unparalleled effrontry,
the insufferable gall, to charge the
calamitous situation to the acts-or
rather to the non-acts-of the demo.
cratic party. They declare that the
distress is brought about by the pros
Yect that the tariff will be lowered.
That the mere anticipation that the
terrible tax burdens which the people
have been compelled to bear will be
removed is the cause OF the present dis
tress. Was there ever such an exhibi-
tion of unauthorized gall?
Let US turn from the republican
leaders and the republican press, and
ask of suffering commercial life the
cause. Every chamber or commerce,
every board of trade, every commercial
organization which has given express
sion as to the cause OF the present dis
tress, has assigned but one reason for
it, and have charged 1t to the
forced brokerage of silver under the
Sherman act Not single commercial
organization has even limited that the
proposed reduction of the tariff has had
the slightest influence in bringing
about the present deplorable situa-
tion. Having looted the country
and destroyed all its material
interests, the republican leaders and
republican press endeavor to shelter
themselves behind cowardly lie. Its
orators in congress, its metropolitan
and local press, with unblushing
shame, assert that ghost is the au-
thor Of the present financial distress.
1t is a gross and objectionable falsif,
cation. What do the republican ora
tors and press know as to the intents
of the democrats? Where do they get
authority for saying that the DEM
ocracy is about to inaugurate free
trade?" They know that they are
uttering falsehood. The democracy
favor tariff for revenue. That issue
entered the election contest Of 1902 and
Grover Cleveland and the complexion
Of the present congress Is the verdict Of
the pecp'e
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-09-30
Impertinence OF Course.

You all remember that old story OF
the apple pie, the waiter enumerating
the several kinds and the guest saying;
"I'll take mince, cranberry, custard
and huckleberry," and the waiter ex-
claiming: whats the matter with the
apple piep" Well, the other night at
q dinner party a fellow entertained the
table in this way: Coming over last
summer / told an Englishman that
story. You know where the waiter
asks the guest at a hotel If he will have
apple or mince pie and when he replies:
'Mince pie the waiter says: What's
the matter with the apple pie? and do
you know the Englishman couldn't see
the point of 1t at ALL" We all looked
at each other in silence and at last the
host said: whats the point of it?"
''The point" he replied; II supposed
anyone could see that; the point of 10
the impertinence Of the waiter, of
course. "-Quips.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-09-30

1T is to be regretted that the subject
which is the occasion of the facetious-
ness of the republican leaders, and
much of their press, is not humorous
and grotesque in it's nature, instead Of
sad and deplorable. When the dis
.tresses of the people are made the OBJ
ject for malignant taunts it evidences
depraved condition of political morals.
benjamin Harrison, recently president
of the United States is crea.:.ed with
remarking, in speaking of the present
suffering of the people: "Well, they
wanted change and now they have
got it.' He would indicate by these
words that ii he had been reelected
the present conditions would not exist.
We're we to reply to this assumption in
language which its arrogance war
rants, we would be more justly entitled
to public approval than is the ex-presi-
dent for indulging in the bitter taunt.
1t is not necessary to answer this self
adulating conceit in kind. We will be
approved. however, in saying that
man SO honored by the people as has
been Mr.. Harrison, is guilty of unparal-
leled ingratitude. and unworthy Of any
honest mans respect, who thus sneers
at the misfortunes of his fellow men,
and insults and violates truth. His
last congratulatory message to con-
gress had scarcely ceased ringing in
the ears of the people when he realized
that the entire fabric of his utterances
was composed of spiders web. The
thin vaneering was ripped from his
pictured prosperity, and the real con-
dition forced itself to the view of the
people. The winnings of his ill-starred
secretary of the treasury called public
attention to the fact that the treasury
was looted, and the administration was
lashed by surf that was thrown from
the financial breakers. Mr. Harri.
son became paralyzed when the
truth thrust itself into his face.
No effort was made to turn
the ship of state into the deep waters
of safety He had but one thought
and that was "How caE keep her of
the rocks until the new captain takes
command?" She was springing leak
at every point, aud the storm was tear
ing the shrouds from every pole. He
succeeded in reaching the 4th of March,
when he handed the helm to Grover
Cleveland. 1t was too late then to
avoid the storm. There was but one
thing to do-brave it, outride it, turn
the Prov to the deep sea waters com
mand and be obeyed, reach the ocean
paths familiar to the constitution, f,irl
canvass and run under bare poles until
public confidence is restored. And
there the old ship is to-day. Gradually
the canvass is being unfurled and pub
lie trust is filing the sheets, The
storm is passed and the turbulent
financial waves are quieting down. In
a brief time every sail will be flung to
the breeze, and the grand old ship,
laden with the hopes OF mankind, will
be sailing on the crest Of the waves r.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-09-30

Mandy hurrisdly told him Of her h,
thsr's resolution.
"Do you love me, Mandy, girls
asked the youth, taking her rathss
pretty face between his shapely hands
and looking straight into her eyes,
which dropped before his ardent gaze.
"'Course do, jed" she murmured,
plucking the yellow flower from the
stem of small buttercup.
"More than all the world?"
"Yes."
"And you will wait till I come back
from the city rich manf"
"Yes"
"Thc~ veil get married, and your
father wont object"
twas past noon when Old Dad Brown
returned with big, ferce-looking vel.
low dog in his wagon. In few days,
the dog was quite at home about the
place, and Mr.. Brown had no further
fear of Jed Smiths hanging on his gate.
One night, just after the family had
retired, the dog suddenly gave tongue.
There were fierce barks and growls,
mingled with cries Of distress in mas.
culine voice. Out rushed the old farmer.
big whip in his hand, and he found
the dog and man suspended across the
fence.
$50 We caught him, Boxer! shouted
Old Dan, with satisfaction. We'll
| fix him now SO he won't come sneakin'
raound here no more!"
Swish! Swish! went the whip. After
faxr Ne
What is the meaning of this,
Ephraim Brown?" he Numbered. rs
this the way you treat your guests
when they happen to be delayed so they
do not reach your house till after nine
in the EVENING""
Good Lord!' gasped Old Dad, as he
caught the swapping dog by the collar.
'It's-it's Mr. Gordon, the inventor!"
Mr.. Randolph Gordon did not accept
Old Dads explanation and apology.
Instead, he made his way to the nearest
house, which happened to be Daniel
Smiths. and spent the night there In
the morning, he saw the puzzle Jed had
worked so long over, and he grew
strangely interested in it. Two days
later, MIR. Gordon returned to the city,
and Jed went with him.
Two weeks after, Reuben Bates, Nat
Bates father, died suddenly of heart
failure, leaving all his possessions to his
only son.
"Now," said old Dad Brown to
Mandy Ann, ''if you don't snap him
you're 'tarnal foolish gal, I'll low.
You'll never hear northin' of that put
term Jed Smith no more, an it won't
mount to little apples if you do"
Mandy may have begun to think so,
too, for she straightway ''set her cap"
for Nat, and when another spring came
around they were married.
One beautiful June day handsome
team drew up at old Dad Browns door,
and tastily dressed, rather elegant
young man walked through the gate,
assembled the front steps and knocked.
Mr.. Brown had just eaten an carly din
ner, and he came slouching to the door,
the stem of clay pipe between his
teeth.
How do you do, Mr.. Brown" said
the young man, calmly. 81 have come
for Mandy. She promised to marry me
when 1 returned wealthy. I am ready
to keep my part of the contract"
81 swami gasped Old Dad. ''It's Jed
Smith, an all rugged up ft to kill
'Maudy? Why, hain't you heerd? Oh,
] fergot your folks he'd moved off to
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-09-30

ONE of the most pitable sights in this
world is to see an honest, healthy wage
Garner out of employment. Particular
ly is this SO if wife and a flock of
little ones are dependent upon him for
their daily sustenance. Anxious to toll,
there is no labor for his hands. If the
causes which produce enforced idleness
are the result of bad legislation then
the laborer suffers most unjustly, and
becomes still more worthy of sympa-
thy. If greed and avarice, and injus-
tice are the authors of the misery, pub
lie indignation should pursue them
with such fury as to drive them to
speedy atonement. 1t should compel
them to loosen the grip they have on
the throat of labor. and thus give free
dom to those who are anxious to toll
and spin, and hammer and delve.
There is no fact more clear than that
the present condition of the wage
earners is the result of bad legislation.
We have the word of the prominent
commercial organizations--the word of
handlers of money, that the present
distress arises from bad legislation. en-
acted by the republican party. BY q,
system of impost taxation which is only
practiced by semi-civilized peoples, or
by countries automatically governed,
the republican party has enslayed la
Dor. 1t has enacted laws with view
to protect capital at the expense of
labor-to enrich the few and make
poor the many.
Last fall the republicans conducted
their campaign on the theory that the
country was never SO prosperous. They
denied that poverty existed in the land,
and asserted that labor was amply re-
warded. They ate and drank as
though milk and honey flowed in
generous profusion through every
home. They called on all the world to
witness the triumph of a contradiction
"a people taxed into prosperity. For
years they have been able to deceive the
people, but last year they failed. They
went down in most disastrous defeat.
When they discovered that they had to
restore the government to the people,
they weakened in their deceit and ac-
knowledged that their professions of
prosperity were falsehoods. Before the
hour for President Harrison's retire.
ment arrived the storm was on them.
The fictitious prosperity had dissipated
like the 'baseless fabric of dream. /" :
Called to face the stern reality of the
situation, they shranls from it like cra-
vens, and hypocritically pointed to
their defeat as the cause of the dis.
astcr.
Wage-earners who are idle must real
ize the fact that their idleness is
the result Of the operation of
tn, principles and policies of the repub-
lican party. There is no other reason,
nor can any be assigned, for the suffer-
ing that labor is compelled to endure,
save and except the falao theories, the
false practices and the false principles
of the republican party. II prosperity
is to return to and remain with labor
it must como through the democratic
party, by thu application Of oemocratic
principles =, the administration Of gov
ernment. Labor must divorce itself
from the republican party and stay d.
vorced. otherwise abiding relief will
not come TO it The republican party
IL the laboring mans Upas- padsr ~
rhelter Is death.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-09-30
BoBoLlNK.

Bobolink-
He Is herei
"Spink-a chinki"
Hark! how clear
Drops the noto
From his throat
Where he sways
On the sprays
or the wheat
In the heatl
Bobolink,
"Spink-avhinki"
Bobolink
Is beau.
Sec him prinki
Watch him go
Through the air
To his fair!
Hear him sing
On the wing
Sing his best
Ger her nest:
"Bobolink,
Spink-a .chinki"
Bobolink,
Linger longl
There's iiink
In your song
Like the Joy
OF boy
Left to run
In the sun
Left to play
All the day.
Bobolink,
Spink-a-chink"
st. Nicholas,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-09-30
A Passionate Ysarn,ns,

Mrs Wearie-I just hate my hus-
bands relatives, every one of them.
Mrs. Brightlie- 80, just love my
husbands relatives, fairly dote on
them, and am most dying to see them
again" 4.
"Where do they hve?"
in chicago'"--N Y, Weekly.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-09-30

-Unsophisticated. Mrs. Gayboy (aft-
or kissing her husband) )-"Oh, Charlie,
have you been drinking?" Mr. Gayboy
Nothing stronger than q little
brandy, my dear" Mrs. Gayboy (much
relieyed)-"Oh, It's all right, then" -
Truth
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-13
life Guns For Firemeu.

Had the fire department been equipped
with apparatus for throwing ropes to
great heights or distances, such as are
carried by all life saving stations, many
lives could have been saved from the
flames at the cold storage fire. Every
It.an who escaped alive did so by a finn
sv rope. With a proper gun or cannon
a rope or numbers of them could have
been shot up over the tower and made
fast by the imprisoned men. The ropes
can be rendered noncombustible. No
new or expensive machinery would be
required. At the life saving station at
Jackson park could have been found
huge guns with eniless coils of lifeline
attached. The guns fire a heavy spear,
which carries the lifeline out to wrecks.
helpless boats and drowning men. Tween
~ such lfelines could have been fred up
and over the burning tower. Every shot
of the gun would have saved the life of
brave fireman.
With the high buildings in the bust
ness center such apparatus would be
most valuable and could be carried on
every hose cart. Individuals imprisoned
in the tenth story, cut off from all es-
cape, could be saved. \ lance could be
shot into the window and the rope mace
fast. Nothing would be easier. IF the
gun, the lance and the rope are good to
save lives at sea, why not use freproof
ropes 10 save men from death by ire?-
Chicago Globe.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-13

Henry f. DiNey appears at the
Burtis at Davenport tonight in
''Adonis. a production which should
pack the house. c.
Lincoln j. Carter's scenic produc-
ton, The Fast Mail, was presented
at Harper's theatre last evening to a
well pleased audience The scenery
was the feature. the railroad trains,
the flight of the fast mail, the steam
boat explosion and the Niagara Falls
being the most realistic. The play
abounds in striking situations and is
full of dramatic action.
The farce comedy. Little Nugget. ="
is just the kind OF entertainment that
theatre-goers want-it consists OF
three acts. The first 4 smile, the
second 4 laugh and the third roar.
There are never no sedate. dirnified
people in the aud enceS, but everyone
will be laughing, and the ones YOU
would suppose to be cynical are Just
the ones that cast reserve aside and
whoQp. Herbert Cawthorn, who
heads the list IF artists, is a great
Irish comedian, and when he fails to
make you laugh--s.all the world and
the balance of mankind" as Mr.. JET
ferson once expressed Knight as
well give up. Miss Florence Wheel
er, in the title role, is a winsome.
captivating soubrette, and her dane
ing and singing strong feature of
the show. The rest of the east are
on par with the above mentioned and
our ADVICE to all who enjoy a hearty
laugh i don't miss it. at Harper's
theatre next Friday evening.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-13
Home Seekers Excursion,

The Burlington, Cedar Rapids &
Northern railway Will run three 81
grand harvest excursions to all
points on its line, west of and in
Guiding Iowa Falls. Also TO other
points in the west, northwest. south
and southwest.
o Tickets on sale Aug. -. Sept. u
and Oct. 10, and are limited good 20
days from date OF sale For further
Information call on or address any
agent of the company or
j. +. HANNEGAN.
Gen Ticket and Pass. Act.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-13
Court Cuttings.

The attention of the circuit court
IS stiIl being absorbed with the case
o. Ferlier against the Davenport es-
tate. = somewhat sensational incl
dent was developed this morning
with an attempt to put = Davenport
attorney on the stand to sustain the
charge Of perjury preferred against a
member Of the Rock Island county
bar. but the court declined to admit
tbs evidence. holding that the wit
ness had obtained whatever informa-
lion he might possess through his
retention as an attorney. And so
the matter was dropped.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-13
local worlds Fair visitors.

Henry Schmelieu went to the fair
2ast evening.
Mrs. J. NJ. Barth left for the fair
this morning.
j. Frank Name leaves tonight for 4
visit 30 the fair.
Mrs. Il. Champion departed this
morning for Chicago.
Miss Eva Normoyle left this morn
ing to see the sights at the fair.
MIR. and Mrs. j. E. Montrose re-
slrned from Chicago last evening.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-13

THE DAILY ARGUS DELIVERED ATYOCE
= door every evening for l22Sc per week.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-13
River RiPlets.

The Verne Swain and 10 Long each
way were the only boats that passed
the bridge today.
The temperature on the Rock ISL
and bridge at noon was 81: the stage
of water was LOO.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-13
special Fair Ground Trains.

Sept. 10 to II inclusive. the c.. Il.
l. " p. railway win run special
train to the Davenport fair grounds,
leaving the Rock Island depot at 1:45
p. N. daily. Returning. the last
train from the grounds will run
through to Rock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-13
4 "PUN DOWN"

a - a - - a
and used-up" feeling is
the first warning that
your liver isn't doing
its work. And, with a
torpid liver and the
impure blood that fol-
lows it, you're an easy
prey to all sorts of all
nents.
That is the time to
take DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. As
an apDetizing, reStora-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-13
COUNTY BUILDING

11-Burril Smell to Daniel HAYES.
swl, SCI, 20, Il, 4w, $500
Daniel HAYES to W. Il. johnson.
same, 81