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Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-02-02

James Gillespie Blaine was born on the
Slst of January, 1880. at West Brownsville,
Penn. in house built by his great.grand.
father before the War OF thu Revolution,
which still stands. The Gilfesnies and Blaines
were people of standing before the Revolu :
ton. Colonel Blaine, who was commissary-
general of the Northern Department of
Waslington's army during the Revolution,
was James g. Blaine's great-grandfather.
When eleven years old, be went to live with
uncle, Thomas Ewing. in Ohio, where his
mothers father, Neal Gillespie, an accom-
plished scholar, directed his studies Later
he attended Washington College, at Wash
ington, Penn, graduating at the age of sew
enteen.
After leaving college be taught school at
Blue Lick Springs, KY. 1t was as profess
sor i'll the military school there that he made
the acquaintance Of the lady-a school
teacher from Maiue-who afterward became
his wife. Later he went to Philadelphia,
where he taught school and studied law.
But after two years he abandoned law stud
les went to Maine. and became proprietor
and editor of the Kennebec Journal.
At the birth of the Republican Party he
was delegate to the Philadelphia Conven-
ton in 1856, which nominated Fremont.
After serving as Speaker Of the Maine Leg
stature, he was sent TO congress ana began
his National career in 1862, with the out
break of the war During the Forty first
Forty second and Forty-third Congresses he
was Speaker OF the House.
Mr.. Biaine's administration of the Speak
ership is commonly regarded as one of the
most brilliant and successful in the annals of
/ the House. He had rare aptitude and equip
ment for the duties of presiding officer, and
his complete mastery of Parliamentary law,
his dexterity and physical endurance, his
rapid dispatch of business, and his firm aud
impartial spirit were recognized on all sides.
1t was during his occupancy Of the Speak
er's chair in 1874 that he took the floor AMI
succeeded in defeating the passageo OF the
original Force BILL"
The political revulsion of 1874 placed the
Democrats in control of the House, and Mr.
Blaine became the leader OF the minority.
The session preceding the Presidential con-
test of 1876 was period of stormy and We
hement contention. On the 2 1 of May a
resolution was adopted in the House to in
vestigate an alleged purchase by the Union
Pacific Railroad Company of certain bonds
of the Little Rock and Fort Smith Railroad
Company. 1t soon became evident that the
investigation was aimed at Mr.. Blaine. An
extended business correspondence on has
part with Warren Fisher, OF Boston, run
ming through years and relating to various
transactions, had fallen into the hands or q
clerk named Mulligap, and it was alleged
that the production of this correspondence
would confirm the imputation against Mr..
Blaine. When Mulligan was summoned to
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-02-02

In 1875 Mr.. Blaine was appointed to the
Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the re
signation of Senator Morrill,, and the next
winter was elected by the Legislature to the
succeeding term. His career in the Senate
was both brilliant and distinguished as 1t
had been in the House. He was called from
the Senate to enter President Garfeld's
Cabinet as Secretary of State. 1t was while
passing through the railroad depot leaning
on Mr.. Blaines arm and pleasantly chatting
with him about his coming holiday that
Garfield received the assassins fatal bullet.
The death of Mr.. Garfield led to Mr.. Blaine's
retirement from the Cabinet, In December,
1892. From that date until he entered Mr..
Harrison's Cabinet as Secretary of State,
he was in private life except during his
campaign for the Presidency in 1884.
During his retirement Mr.. Blaine wrote
his Twenty Years in Congress-" a work Of
great historical value. 1t was in accordance
with his original suggestion and due to his
earnest efforts that provision was made in
the Mckinley bill for the recipr ocity trea-
ties which formed such prominent features
of National policy. The Samoan difficult
ties, the complications arising out of the
lynching of Italians at New Orleans, and tn,
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-02-02
An Experts Opinion.

Our readers have doubtless noticed the
numerous discussions by the scientists and
hygienists as to the relative value of the
various baking powders. A careful sitting
of the evidence leaves no doubt as to the
superiority of the Royal Baking Powder in
purity, wholesomeness and strength, from
a scientific standpoint An opinion, how
ever that will have perhaps greater infiu-
ence with our practical housekeepers, is that
given by Marion Harland, the well known
and popular writer, upon matters pertain
ing to the science Of domestic economy, OF
housekeeping, and Of home cooking. In a
letter published in the Philadelphia Ladies
Home Journal, this writer says.
~ regard the Royal Baking Powder as
the best manufactured and in the market,
go lar as have any experience in the use OF
ouch compounds. Since the introduction of
1t into my kitchen l have used no other in
making biscuits, cakes, etc., and have en-
tirely discarded for such purposes the home.
made combination of one-third soda, two
thirds cream of tartar.
EVERY tox has been in perfect condition
when 1t came into my hands, and tie con-
tents have given complete satisfaction. 1t
is an act Of simple justice, AMI also pleas.
ure, to recommend 1T nnqualiiedly to Amer
scan housewives. MARION HARLAND."
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-02-02

Washington Mr.. Blaine possessed himself OF
the letters. together with. memorandum
that contained full index and abstract. On
the 5th OF June 1870, he ross to a personal
explanation, and after denying the power
OF the House to compel the production
20 to any extremity in defense OF his rights,
he declared that he proposed to reserve moth
ing. Holding up the letters he exclaimed:
nThank God, am not ashamed to show
them There is the very original package.
And with some sense OF humiliation, with a
modification I do not attempt TO conceal,
with sense OF outrage which I think any
man in my position would feel, invite the
confidence OF 40.000010 Of my countrymen
while read these letters from my dess.N
The demonstration closed with a dramatic
scene. Josiah Caldwell. one OF the origtna-
tors Of the Little Rock and Fort Smith Raii-
road. who had full knowledge OF the who!e
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-02-02
CALIFORNIA FiG syrup Co.
Jedec Yasefa.s rollticsl PROVERBS.
S6V FRANCISCO, Cal.
LOUISVILLE. kY. hew Yoag nv

cttEt tsAtSt1i p i-rosrro>s
Some stiles of patriotism won't wash.
A statesman Elm afford to do good
deal of sufferin fer his country fer five
thousan dollers yeer.
All the Legislators in the world can't
make a law that nobody can brake.
Holdin office is a bad habit that Is
mighty hard to brake ycrself ov.
The Amerikin Eagel has been knode
TO crow when he mite as well keep his
mouth shet.
A congressman amt allus infallible.
Politics Is sumpthin like corn; the
biggest yers don't allus grow highest
the top of the stalk,
Farmers has got to know durn site
more about politicks before pertaters Is
legal tender.
When a mans party just suits him to
t-y ty, thar amt enuff of it left TO run
campane on.
Billed shirts and white collars amt
good campaRe dockyments, outside Of
the city limits.
The horny handed son of toll amt
much bettern the rest OF us, except to
talk about fer rolitikle purposes.
Ide heep site rather heer hen crow
than see a woman votin at elecshuns,
and they kill CROWN hens whar live.r
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-02-02
None But Royal

BAKING POWDER is absolutely pure. No other equals
it. or approaches it in leavening strength, purity,
wholesomeness. (See U. S. Govt Reports) No other
is made from of specially refined for it and
chemically pure. No other makes such light sweet
finely favored, and wholesome food. No other will
maintain its strength without loss until used will
make bread or cake that will keep fresh SO long,
that be hot with mpunity even by dyspeptcs
No other is so economical.
The Baking Powders being offered in this
vicinity with the statement that they 'sas good
Royal" have been shown by the official analyses to be
composed of alum and detrimental to health.
The official chemists of the United States and Can
ada, State analysts municipal boards of health, and
physicians ndorse the great qualities of the Royal
Baking Powder
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-02-02

About the beginning OF his administration
he purchased his late home. which Is on the
opposite side OF Lafayette square, and Is
known as the Seward House. Tho old place
had been unoc supiei for some years AMI
was in a dilapidated condition. 1t was
considered VIGOROUSLY unlucky, two
tragedies having occurred within It's portals
During Buchanan's administration it was
occupied as n clubhouse. One day Philip
Barton Key, the yousg and handsome Dis
trict Attorney Of the District of Columbia,
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-02-02

transaction, was travelling III Europe aud
both sides were seeking 70 communicate
with him. After finishing the reading of
the letters Mr.. Blaine tuvned to the Chair
man of the Committee and demanded TO
know whether he had received any dispatch
from Mr.. Caldwell. Receiving an evasive
answer Mr.. Blaine asserted, as within his
own knowledge. that the Chairman had re-
ceived such a disrqtch Completely and ab-
solutely generating me from this charge
and you have suppI1s
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-02-02

were also disposed of while Mr.. Blaine was
at the head of the State Department. The
events preceding aud atten ling the recent
Minneapolis Convention are too recent al
most to need recounting. Mr.. Blaine was
induced to permit his name to be used as a
candidate. and resigned his place in the
Cabinet. Whether in public position or in
private life, he always remained a central
figure in National affairs
BLAINE'S LIFE IN WASHINGTON.
For nearly thirty years MIR. Blaine has
been resident OF Washington. While he
never gave up his home AMI home life in
Maine, where he had town residence in
Augusta and a summer residence at Bar
Harbor, yet he also had q home in Washing
ton. 1t was only few years after going
there as Member of Congress that he
bought the residence, sci Fifteenth street,
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-02-02

With local applications, as they cannot reach
the seat of the disease. Catafrh is a blood or
constitutional disease, and in order to cure it
you have to take internal remedies. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts di-
rectly on the blood and mucous surface. Halls
Catarrh Cure is no quack medicine. 1t was
prescribed by one OF the best physicians in this
1t is composed of the best tonics known, COM
bined with the best blood purifiers, acting di-
rectly on the mucous surfaces: The perfect
produces such wonderful results In curing ca
tarrh. Send for testimonials free.
F. J. CHENEY 81 Co., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price nc.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-02-02

had just left the clubhouse when he was
shot down by Congressman Sickles, of New
York. Mr.. Key was carried back to the
clubhouse. An intrigue which Key had
been carrying on with Sicales's wife was
the cause of the encounter.
Two years after this Occurrences the house,
which was for time unoccupiej, was taken
by the then Seer etary of State, William II.
Ssward, and he moved into it with his fam
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-02-02
Tho Life OF a shin.

The ordinary fife of ship is given
IN paper devoted to ship-building
Interests as follows: In the United
States, 1S years; in France, 20 years;
in Holland, % years; In Germany, 25
years; in Great Britain, 26 years; In
Italy, q years, and in Norway, 80
years. The annual death rate Of the
worlds shipping Is about per cent,
and the birth rate 8 per cent.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-02-02

1t calculated that in ninety years,
at the present rate of increase, Aus
tralia will contain about 40,000,0o0
of citizens.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-02-02

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
: tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is tho
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FiG syrup co.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-02-02

lady. She has been 4 devoted wife to the
great statesman, whom she married forty
one years ago when both were school
teachers in a country district with but little
to indicate the prominent place they were
destined TO fill IL the highest circles Of the
Nation.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-02-02

COUGH, Cold OR SORE THROAT should not
De neglected. Browns BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs
are simple remedy and give prompt relief.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-02-02

An incident occurred, during the
recent journey Of the Duke Of Mein-
sngen through the country about
Hamburg, which gave his highness
much merriment. One Of the officials
of town was received by the Duke,
who spoke familiarly to him. One of
his questions was: 81 suppose you
have not to return to Office to-day"
mo, answered the official, "the day
is anyhow spoiled"
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-02-02
Ills Public Career From Man.
hood to Old Age
TRIUMPHs AND REvERsEs.
His Early Life as a School Teacher
and a Journalist.

beginning of His Political Career
Speaker, Senator, Secretary of
State, Presidential Candidate and
Historian-His Bereavements and
Inflated House in Washington
The Blaine Household,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-30
Small Blaze.

The fire department was called out
shortly after / O'Clock this afternoon
by an alarm from box IA, at the
corner of Third avenue and Ninth
street. The department made eN-
eellent time. reaching the box where
the alarm was sent from in exactly
Two and one-half minutes after the
hook was pulled. The cause of the
alarm was a small blaze on the roof
of the frame cottage at ST. First ave
nue., owned by Mrs. Sophia Remley
and occupied by Bert Remley and
family. The fire was put out before
the arrival of the companies. 1t was
on the north side of the roof and
probably caught from the spark of
an engine. The damage will not eX-
epcd $50.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-30
Court Cuttings.

In the circuit court yesterday af-
1crHeon Judge Smith commenced the
criminal docket. The case against
BENTLEY Sutton charged with for
gerry was first called. The prisoner
was defended by f. f. Parmenter and
J. T. Kenworthy, States Attorney
Searle prosecuting. The case went
to the jury at O'Clock and at 9 a
verdict of guilty was returned. SUIT
son sold car load of hay owned by
Shields Bros. of Davenport. to Nut
zxr Il Groom, who gave him check
Or Moline bank. payable to Shields
Bros, one of whom he represented
himself to be, and whose name he
signed when he cashed the check.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-30
ABBREVIATED TELEGRAMs.

Mrs. Martha Frank, of Green county,
| Ga, will be 90 years old next July. She
has over 100 descendants. and they include
with herself five generations.
The inquest over the body of f. II. Mil
| burn, at Chicago, proved that drink was
the cause of the suicide.
The organization of the American Rail-
way union is somewhat hampered because
| its promoter, Eugene V. Debs is in rather
poor health at his home at Terre Haute,
| Ind. He is expected at Chicago, however,
| in day or two.
Charles Link, a fireman. and Francisco
Solo. passenger, We're fatally wounded
| in collision on an Austin, Tex, suburban
railway. Gus Piper, the engineer, was ter
ribly cut, and nine others were severely
hurt.
| Mrs Nancy McCarrigher and her daugh-
| ter were walking along the Pittsburg and
Erie tracks at Shousetown.lPa., when they
were struck by an engine Both are dead.
The fast Worlds fair flyer from New
York to Chicago ran the distance in 10
hours and 81 minutes, which is close
| enough tc 20 hours, the scedule time
In the cases at Springfield, Ills, against
ex-Auditor Pavey Judge Creighton has de-
cided that the state must file a bill of par
| ticulars
Senator Vest, who opposed the confrma-
| ton of Comptroller Eckels, is alleged to
| have discovered that Eckels has "horse
| sense" He found this out when Eckels
| told somebody that the remedy for bank
| failures was more inspectors.
| According to the adjustment adopted
| for Reading railway affairs the company
will create an issue of Thirty year col
| lateral trust gold bonds bearing per cent
interest, free of taxes, of the par value of
| $50. 900, 600 to be secured by le mortgage
or pledge to the Provident Life and Trust
company, of Philadelphia.
Tanning county, Tex, was so full of
people who had some sort of claim on the
tom Beau" estate that the contest for
| that large property had been removed to
the Dennison court, because it was i'm
possible to findt q disinterested jury in
flaming county.
Charles y. Richards was appointed,
through the influence of Charles Sumner,
| ''mender of quill pens" for the United
| States senate and though chief OF the sta
tionary room is still under that title
the pay roll. Only one senator, Mr.. Nor
gan, uses quill pens, and these are bought
ready made.
Ex-United States Consul Webb, who
represents the Mohammedans in this
country, is negotiating with southern
land owners for property on which to
locate colonies of wealthy Mohammedans
who propose to emigrate from India
Obituary: At Menominee. Mich. Rev.
a. Pellisson. At Wenona, Ills, A. III.
Stateer. At Grand Rapids, Mich, Bilius
Stocking, aged s.. AT Baltimore, Rev.
DIR. Wayland d. Ball, aged 35. At Den
yer, Henry r. Glover, of boston.
The Florida house OF representatives has
passed a resolution asking the United
Stats senate to begin impeachment pro-
ceedings against District Judge Charles S.
Wayne.
The Catholic Total Abstinence associa-
ton of Illinois has elected these officers:
President, J. NJ. Seaman. of Chicago; re-
cording secretary, W. 5. O'Connor, of Chi
cago.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-30

o, woman, lovely woman why will you suffer so.
Why bear such pain and anguish and agony of
Woe?
Why don't you seek the remedy the that's
all the go?
"All the co." be luse it makes the pains go.
As an invigorating, restorative tonic, soothing
cordial and bracing Iervine, for debilitated and
feeble women ge orally, DR.. Pierce's Favorite
stription has no equal. 1t improves di gestion
invigorates the sys EN-. enriches the blood, dis
pels aches and pains. produces refreshing sleep,
dispels melancholy and nervousness, aud builds
mp both the flesh and strength of those reduced
below a healthy standard. Don't be put on with
some worthless compound, easily, but dshones lily
recommended to be lust good, that the dealer
may make more profit. ''Favorte Prescription
is incompatible.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-30
Avoid Exp,aEationS.

One bit of wisdom may be condensed
into pithy sentence. Avoid explana-
lions. In some families nothing is taken
for granted. Every action. every deci-
sion, every new departure, every accept
ance or rejection of an invitation must
be endlessly talked and fused over. ex-
planned and re-e2plained. III that way
lie all sorts of stumbling blocks. As o
rule, beyond your parents or your hus-
band there is nobody who has ire right
to demand of you explanations at each
step of Your onward path. Don't give
them. Establish Il reputation for keep
ing your own counsel. It will serve you
well in many a crisis and be no end of a
comfort -Harpcr's Bazaar
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-30
CITY CHAT.

Tomatoes and wax beans at Hess
lsrcsN'
Chamois skin and sponges at the
Columbia.
Strawberries and pineapples at
Hess Bros.
Patent leather 81 slips reduced to
81 nj. Il X.
s. shoes cut in half-S2. ON. X
n shoe sale.
You can make money by reading
hha Columbia adv.
NJ. & X. reduced price shoe sale is
having big rush.
Read the Columbia advertisement
am the eighth page.
b. c. Babcock. of Chicago. is in
Lhe city on a brief visit to friends.
Found-Health by using Monroe's
Tanic-found at the Harper house
pharmacy.
DO YOU want Il set of the famous
Rncyclopedia Britannica free? Read
TIE ARGUS.
Give the baby ride in one OF
those fine carriages-easy payments
-Huckstaed's
If YOU want to see the largest line
oi rockers. 90 to G. o. Huckstaedt's
cash or easy payments
The Boys Brigade of the First Nj.
e church give pleasant entertain
raent at the church this evening.
Are YOU satisfied with your health
III feeling run down try Monroe :
Tonic. it Will cure you. Marshall Il
Fishers.
One fact is worth Il thousand theo-
-ries It's fact that Monroe's Tonic
cares weakness. nervousness. etc
TRY it. Marshall Il Fishers.
Moeller Bros. the enterprising
rrocers. will hereafter run two de
livery wagons instead of one. to ac-
commodate their rapidly increasing
4rade.
Twelve elegant new designs in
parlor suits, freshly made up-now
on sale at the ware rooms-cash or
easy payment at cash prices At
HuckStaedt'S.
Hudson Haley. the we'll known tom
serial artist, has opened barber
shop with handsome new fixtures at
7913 Second avenue, where he will
hereafter hold forth.
See Huckstaedt's new line of bed
rpom suits before you buy. He can
save you money and will sell to You
on the easy payment plan at cash
prices. Huckstaedt's.
81, The police presented fine APP
yscarance today in their new uniforms
which are the handsomest in design
ever worn by the Rock Island force.
Mayor Medill and Chief Sexton should
Ee proud of the men as they now APP
scar
Arrangements have been made
whereby the Rock Island Il Peoria
road runs through Chair car to Chi
ezgo via Peoria every Monday,
"Wednesday and Friday, the car re-
Stunning on the alternating days. The
ear leaves Rock Island on No. , in
che morning and reaches Chicago at
5 Pm. 1t makes an exceedingly
pleasant trip without change of cars.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-30
He Carried n Naked Lamp.

FREMONT, Pa, May 30.-Through the
carelessness of one of their number six
miners employed at Middle Greek collieTy
of the Reading company We're most seri-
ously burned by an explosion of gas. The
names of the unfortunate men are Chas
Maurer. John Seager, Frank Huth, Will
Boltz, William Bretzius, and William Erd-
man The injuries of the first four ia
tai. The explosion was caused by one of
the men carrying naked lamp.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-30

LEXINGTON, Ky. May 30.-The famous
trotting stallion Dictator is dead. He was
80 years old and died of old age. He sired
forty trotters and five PAGERS with records
from 2:O64 to 2:30 Twenty of his sons
have sired forty-eight trottcrs and eight
PAGERS, while nineteen of his daughters
have produced twenty-five trotters and
two PAGERS, including Nancy Hanks. His
son Dictator sired Direct, 2:05j9, tke fast
est pacing stallion. Dictator was a full
brother to Dexter
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-30
Ex-senator Van Wyck Recovering.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb, May Coon
trary to al. expectations ex-senator Van
Wyck is recovering. He was stricken
with paralysis one week ago last Thurs
day. in spite of his advanced age and
three successive shocks of paralysis, he Is
now rapidly improving. and hopes OF his
ultimate recovery are entertained.