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Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-04-21
Society ut the Capital.

The society of the capital that is
Immediately before our eyes is a nov
ing and breathing picture of tho life
cf the country. 1t is essentially re-
publican. The men and women who
compose it come from all ends of the
land. Its chief interest lies in the
fact that it Is not like the society that
is to be found at courts or in the
charmed circles of those who hedge
in kings. Here we have the people
doing as best they may what is done
by the select of Europe. They may
do it crudely, inelegantly. even bois-
terously, but will any one who has
participated in their pleasures say that
they do not do it generously and with
certain nobility of kindliness, that,
unfortunately for them, is a stranger
TO many who look at them through
cynical lorgnettes?
From the Presidents dwelling down,
the houses of the official people who
care to perform the social function are
open to the public. 1t is absurd, of
course, to speak of the social inter-
course carried on on such basis as
involving in any but the slightest de-
gree the elements of selection or of
cxclusiveness. There was time not
many years ago when few persons
were invited TO the official receptions
at the White House, and placed behind
barrier of receiving women and
sofas. 1t was pleasant for those who
were thus chosen, and they were peo-
pie who helped to make Washington
unique aud peculiar; but the great
Washington world, the really interest
ing and characteristic specimens of
humanity, the representatives 'of the
progressive citizenship of the country,
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-04-21

There is hardly doubt, declares the
New York Journal, that the natural
gas supply, even in the most favored
districts where this agent has been dis
covered, is generally approaching ex-
tinction, and it will soon cease TO be
an important factor among the fuels
of the country, particularly as far as
its use in manufacturing industries is
concerned.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-04-21
LIFE OF A VERY RICH WOMAN.

LIFE OF A VERY RICH WOMAN.
A lady whose name is very seldom
mentic-ed in connection with any
social events ia Mrs. John j. Rookie
feller, wife of the Standard Oil King.
She is a modest, quiet, unassuming
woman, devoted TO her home and
family. Her home is directly oppo-
site St. Luke's Hospital. and the in
mates of that place know her better.
perhaps, than the habitues of Fifth
avenue. Two or three times week
she visits the hospital, carries flowers
and delicacies. and in other ways tries
to bring sunshine into the lives of the
poor unfortunates. Mrs. Rockefeller
is her own housekeeper and keeps a
set of books in which every cent ex-
pended is accounted for. Her three
daughters were educated at Vassar
College, and the eldest one spent her
allowance in defraying the expenses
of girl from the country who was
working her way through school.
The Rockefellers are members of the
Fifth Avenue Baptist Church and
very regular in their attendance. At
home there are always family prayers,
morning and night. [B rooklyn Citi-
zen.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-04-21
Says the San Francisco Chronicle: {:

Says the San Francisco Chronicle:
s'The moment a strong man comes
along and promises the French people
that if they will make linn king or
emperor he will not only protect their
liberties but will exact absolute honesty
in public affairs from his subordinates,
they will look askance at the republic
and listen with open ears to the roy
alist or imperialist who pledges him
self to positive integrity in himself
and in all the officers of his govern
ment.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-04-21
FASHION NOTES.

Brilliant red, with black trimming,
is popular.
Lyons bengalines are fashionable
for evening gowns.
Striped, corded and ribbed materials
for dresses are very fashionable.
The fancy for buttons with odd de-
vices is revived for handsome gowns.
The bell skirt, with drapery in
front, is very becoming to stout
women.
The triple skirt is just now the new
est invasion, or rather resurrection, of
fashion.
The popularity of capes, single,
double and triple, will increase rather
than diminish.
The seams of evening gowns are
ornamented with narrow. flat, gath
cred ruches of crepe or chiffon.
Many redingote skirts are noted
among the Directoire styles, but the
bodices are very different from the
true Directolre.
Dress Designers are making strong
attempts to this Empire styles of dress
into still more general vogue during
this and the summer season.
One of the new wool materials
brought out is in Persian pattern,
in the ground deep brilliant yellow.
1t is to be used for entire bodices or
for waistcoats.
One Of those quaint poke bonnets
is of emerald green velvet, the brim
faced with satin of the same shade,
and the edge bound with narrow
band of beaver.
For house wear. when black slip
per of patent leather or of black suede
kid is worn, the instep of the black
silk stocking is often embroidered
with tiny roses or fleurettes de Em-
pire in dainty colors.
The skirts TO the coats must be very
long and very full. and the seams
must all lap. Slender figures have the
tucks run round and round, Bayadere
fashion, but women with large hips
have to be more guarded and run the
tucks up and down.
Round waists appear upon nearly
every other model sent from Paris.
These are either bclted in closely or
they curve with the taper of the waist
to sharp point. The fronts open
upon ylas,ron or vest with extrava-
oantly wide velvet revers beyond,
some of which seem to spread into
folds and lose themselves In the
elaborate puffings on the sleeves.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-04-21
The Gorgeous Staff Officer.

On the occasion of military gath.
ering in Washington, during the ad-
ministration of Mr.. Cleveland, a con-
siderable party of citizens and members
of the militia had an arrangement to
call on the President at a certain hour.
There was goodly number of ladies
and gentlemen. When the party was
announced Mr.. Cleveland got up from
his chair at his desk and, swinging
around, sat upon its corner, with a
cigar between his fingers which he had
been smoking, and from which the
smoke still curled up. He put out his
land as the first of the party reached
him, without remark, and still half
sitting upon the corner of his desk, lie
reached out his hand and gave him q
A2ump-handle shake. This was re-
peated as fast as the company could
pass by-a single up-and- down stroke.
He said nothing until member of
Governor Gray's staff, who presented
himself in all that gorgeous array of
regimeetals which only staff officer
who never saw much service can put
on and which is probably the most
grotesque tyee show the country be-
holds. appeared in front of Mr.. Cleve-
land. The President ran his eye up
and down the man, and pleased ex-
preston came into his face, which had
been blank until that moment, and he
remarked as he took his hand: "Got
'em all on, Colonel?"
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-04-21

The Berlin papers hope that one re-
suit Of the marriage of the Emperor's
sister to the Prince of Hesse will be
the dawn of an era of better feeling
between the house of Hessc and the
royal house of Prussia. The Hessians
have never yet been able to forgive
the annexation of Hesse- Cassel to
Prussia.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-04-21

The Canadian Dominion estimates
for the year contain appropriations of
81, $50, 200 for canals. The items in-
clude the following; Sault Ste. Marie
canal, 81, 900; Soulanges canal
81 1000, 600; st. Lawrence river and
canals, $3.50, 900; Cornwall canal,
S5S0,0
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-04-21
LADIES' DEPARTMENT.
THE TALL GIRL.

The tall girl is to have another sea-
son. Let the midget look up, dress
her hair on top Of her head and stab
it with a sword handle ornament !;
high heels, striped dresses and up and
down lines of trimming will help, too.
But put on a belt or trim the hem of
the dress with darker band, and she
will lose just that much of her appar-
ent attitude. New York Journal.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-04-21

Tho Shah of Persia travels with q
suite of 10000 people and 800 wives
when he takes his summer trip in the
distant provinces under his controls,
and he borrows the money needed for
travelling expenses.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-04-21

soon fell asleep. don't know how
long had lain, when suddenly on
the night-wind came Bill's Cheer up,
comrades, and be gay Jumped up.
as If aroused by trumpet blast.
"The moon had risen full and clear
and was pouring her wan light right
on my face.
'sInstinctively, put my head out
of the window, and from every tree
and hill and valley, as if the whole
earth was resounding, came the same
line, this time in an exultant tone.
"Without a thought, I leaped from
the window to the ground, which was
but a few feet below, and, as wide
awake as I ever was in my life, went
straight to the deadhouse. Now there
were no fears. did not think at all, 1
only listened. Upon reaching the door.
lighted one of the candles that were
lying on shelf, but it was Of little
use, the wind made the fame flicker
and splutter. With this uncertain
light, passed down the long aisle.
between the white-sheeted corpses on
either side. l did not know where
Will lay, but, without hesitating. l
walked up two-thirds of the way and
turned down the sheet from the fifth
last corpse on the right-hand side.
"It was he, pale. yet looking just as
if he were asleep. stood moment
holding the Pickering light above his
head, when-good God! saw his
eyelids tremble. Istood as if sudden
ly turned into stone. then slight
quivering breath and-the lids opened.
With shrek, dropped the candle
and ran out into the air, through the
fields to the hospital.
"Upon reaching there, my wits
came back. What was [ TO do? Not
call upon the surgeon; no, he would
only laugh and tell me head was
turned. Then thought of the stew
ard. He had been very fond of Will.
l would ask him.
"In short time we stood by Willis
side. was no longer frightened.
My professional GOODNESS came to my
aid.
"Upon examination I found a
very feeble pulse. Slimulants were
given, and for two hours, sur
rounded by our ghostly specta-
tors, we labored. At length we
were rewarded by hearing the words,
spoken in very weak voice, where
am I?'
" .All right, old boy l answered,
as tried to keep his eyes from seeing
the objects about him. Another re-
turn of partial unconsciousness enabled
us to get him out without his seeing
where he was, and in the morning, he
found himself III the hospital, very
weak, but on the road to recovery.
'In few months, he was among
us again, as bright and as CHEEKY as,
but he never whistled, 'Cheer up, COM
rades, and be gay He appeared to
have forgotten it,"
The doctor finished-it had grown
quite dark. After moments silence.
l said, "It is funny that father never
told me this story. Who was this
man whose life you saved?"
Just then my father came to the
door to tell us that supper was wait
ing. He stood still as he heard the
question. With peculiar took in his
eyes, the doctor pointed to him and
said, "That was the man.N-CYankee
Blade.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-04-21

Economical experts declare that the
effiux of gold from America and the
locking of it up in England, France,
Austria and Germany are indicative of
a great var.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-04-21

Montana is larger than New Hamp-
shire, Vermont, Massachusetts,, Rhode
Island, Connecticut, New York and
Pennsylvania put together.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-04-21

More than SUI miles of electric
roads are to be built In Ohio in COM
petition with the steam roads for local
business.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-03-06
An Even Thing.

1t was on Sunday. The man coming
up the street carried a silver-headsd
cane and walked with great dignity.
The man coming down the street dis
played heavy watch chain across his
vest and wore plug hat. AS they
met they stopped and stared at each
other for long minute. Then the
man with the cane inquired:
strange niger, was yo' lookin fur
any body in dis town."
"Strange niger yo'self," exclaimed
the other. what plantation do yo' be-
long at?"
HUI"
HUI"
Look heah, niger" continued the
man with the cane as he drew himself
up. "yo' pears to be one of dem COM
mon cotton-pickers from de bottom
lands what doan' know 'stInguished
gem'lan when he sees him Yo' better
git dem eyes open"
Does yo' call yo'self a 'stinguished
pusson?" demanded the man with a
watch chain.
"Of co'se l does! want yo' to I'M
derstand, sab, dat am de ianitor oh
de city hall! Mebbe yo' was also a
'stinguished pusson?'
"Mebbe | was. sab, Admit me to
controduce myself as de janitor OBJ de
new Poss Offs buildin'i"
What! Am dat yo', Misser Tay-
lor?"
"Of co'se. An yo' am Misser John
SOM"
'Sartin! Why. we've been disac-
quainted ober fo'teen Vars an Wit we
didn't know each odder when we meti
Use powerful glad to see yo', Misser
johnson. Let's furder 'stinguish our
self by walkin' around town together
an paralizin' common trash.-St. Locus
ReDuJiic.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-03-06
NOW OWNED BY THE GRAND ARMY.
The Prison Pen of Andersonville, Where
Lie the Remains of $4,000 Soldiers.
AMONG the manv nlaces of interel

Among the many places of interest
which surround Americas, Ga, there
is none so historic in its character, or
of which so much has been spoken and
written, as Andersonville, the site of
the old confederate prison and the ma
tional cemetery, in which lie the re-
mains of over $4,000 union soldiers,
says the Southern Tourist. 1t lies
eleven miles northeast of Americas,
and can be reached by rail or carriage.
The drive is a pleasant and picturesque
one, the road winding among the hills
and valleys and passing through forests
of pine. Of the old prison pen, which
was in fact nothing but stockade in
closing thirty acres of land through
which runs Sweetwater creek, but lit
tie remains.
A few struggling half-rotted posts
mark the line of the stcckade; a few
low earthworks, upon which were
mounted small fixed pieces, show
where once were the gates; here and
there are few of the wells dug down
into the hard red clay for shelter and
in the hope of escape. Providence
Spring, which burst forth just on the
edge of the dead line" and furnished
fresh water for thousands of thirsty
throats, still contributes its never-fail-
ing stream to Sweetwater creek. The
grounds are now the property of the
grand army of the republic, having
been purchased by the department of
Georgia and turned over TO the ma
tional encampment. Carriage ways
and walks have been constructed
through the grounds, and it is Intend
ed to erect a clubhouse. Visitors oc-
casionally pick up some relic of the
thousands who were confined here, in
the shape of button, buckle or rusty
canteen.
The national cemetery. in which lie
representatives from every state in the
union, and from almost every regi-
ment, with its $4,000 white headstones
resembling a great army of the dead,
lies about half mile from the prison
grounds and is surrounded by brick
wall. The grounds are nicely laid out,
walks well paved, the lawns kept nice
ly shaved, while clumps of trees and
shrubbery break the monotony of an
almost level plateau. All but a few
hundred of the graves are laid out in
long, straight lines, with avenues be-
tween. just as they were dug by the
burial corps of prisoners who laid side
by side their dead brethren. A
wonderfully correct record was kept
by, this burial corps. and this record
has been transcribed and is kept in the
office of the superintendent, who can
in few minutes point out the exact
spot of anyone buried in the grounds.
Near the center of the grounds, apart
from all others, unmarked and I'M
honored, lie the remains of four prison
ers who were convicted by their fellow
prisoners of robbery and murder, and
hung upon a gallows erected within
the Stockade.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-03-06
Valuable Stamps.

Don't sheer at stamp collections.
One owned by Philippe la Renotiere de
Ferrary, of Paris. is valued bv experts
at from 100000 to S75o,O0o. 1t con-
tains one absolutely unique four-cent
stamp, issued in 1886 by British
Guiana, which is valued at $1,000 or
more. In 1891 1. X. Tapling bequeath-
ed to the British Museum collection
valued at about $3.50. 900. A Mauritius
one penny stamp of 1917 is worth
about $1,000. A New York house is
selling collection left by E. H. San
ford which is valued at from $4,000
to $4,000. The most valuable Amer
lean stamps are the provisional
issues" maze by postmasters before
the general government assumed the
whole care of the postal service.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-03-06
In Plain English.

Unique site nably cons dered of inca,culable con.
sequence in correcting all constitutional contain
nations, is DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov-
cry Can conscientiously commend it to careful
consideration, confident OF its competency in all
comfortable chronic co nplaints.
The Golden Medical Discovery" Is the result
OF much research and wide experience by a
practical physician OF wor' d-renown; its formula
embraces the most potent restoratives of the
whole vegetable kingdom. 1t is especially rec
commended for all blood disorders-dyspepsia,
liver and kidney complaints, scroiula, salt
rfeum, catarih and coasumptoc -in its early
stsges-irsuriT g relief and cure in all casesl
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-03-06

Nervous Diseases-Nervousness Nervous
Debility, Impaired Memory, Mental Anxi-
ety. Absence of viii Power, Melancholy,
Weak Back, ETC., etc, arising oftentimes
rom indiscretions or from organic disease
IT other organs. From neglect or improper
,feaimen; these diseases often end in Mel
ancholia Insanity or Suicide.
Catarrh, Asthma, Bronchitis and Hay
Fever are all durable. The treatment of
lay Fever must be begun three months at
east before the expected attack. CATARRH,
hat terrible disease, which often leads to
deafness, Ringing in the Ears, Asthma,
Consumption, and diseases of the Stomach,
cured by the latest and most improved
methods of medical science.
Kidney and Bladder Diseases, Structures,
Varicocele, Hydrocele, Syphilis, ETC., etc.,
and all the terrible disorders consequent on
the indiscretions of youth treated with abso-
ute certainty of cure.
BRING SAMPLE URINE
Wonderful Cures Perfected in cases VIII
No experiments or failures. After examin;
lent will be honestly informed.
Cases and Correspondence strictly conhde
nut personal consultation preferred. Send S
DR.,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-03-06

HOODS PILLS cure all Liver Ills, Bilious.
ness, Jaundice. Indigestion, Sick Headache.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-03-06

Company, Murray York City.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-03-06

One Mayor for two years
One City Clerk for two years
One City Attorney for two years.
One City Treasurer for two years.
One Police Magistrate for four years
One Alderman in the First ward for two wears .
One Alderman in the Second ward for tw o
years,
One Alderman in the Third ward for two
years.
One Alderman in the Fourth ward for two
years.
One Alderman in the Fifth ward for two
years.
One Alderman in the Sixth ward for two
years.
One Alderman in the Seventh ward for two
years
TOWN OFFICERS.
Two Assistant Supervisors Cor two years
One Assessor for one year.
One Collector for one year.
Two justices of the Peace for four years
Three Cons,ables for four years.
Every legal elector at such election NAV slso
vote ''for 2-mill tax for public Hospital or
against mill tax for public hosp'taI
Which election will be open at o'clock in the
morning and continue open until 5 o'clock IN the
afternoon of that day.
Places OF registrars ion and voting will he as fol.
lows:
First ward-Known as the Franklin Hose
House.
Second ward-Known as the Phoenix Hose
House
Third ward-Known as the wideawake Hose
Il ouse.
Fourth ward-Known IS the Dimick Livery
&c table.
Fifth ward-Known as the Fifth Ward hose
House.
Sixth ward-Known as the Cable Hose
II ouse.
Seventh ward-Known as the Gilpin Hose
House.
ResERr KeEHR,
CITY and Town Clerk.
Dated ibis 18th day OF March A. d. 1895
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-03-06
What is

astora DR.. Samuel Pitchers prescription
and Children 1t contains neither OPIUM Morphine nor
other Narcotic substance 1t is harmless
for Paregoric, Drops, Soothing Syrups, and Castor
1t is Pleasant. Its is thirty years. by
Millions of Mothers. Castoria destroys Worms
feverishness. Castoria prevents vomiting Curd,
Darrhoa and Wind Collie. Castoria relieves
teething troubles, constipation and fatulency.
CastOra assimilates the food regulates the stomach
bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep.
toria Childrens Panacea-the Mothers Friend.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-03-06

"Castoria is the best remedy for children Of
which en- acquainted. 1 hope the day is not
far distant when mothers will consider the real
interest Of their children, and use Castoria in
stead CT the various quack nostrums which are
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium,
morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful
agents down their Threats, thereby sending
them to premature graves"
DR.. j. f. EINcHELoE,
Conway, Ark.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-03-06
Hoods SarsapariIia

to the children, and find that it keeps them in
good health. 1 am willing that this shall be
used for the benefit of others" MRS. SARAH
MUIR, 3os 10th av., So. Minneapolis, MINI.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-03-06
Castoria.

"Castoria is so well adapted to children thas
/ recommend it as superior to any prescription
known to me-
q. A. ARCHER, N. D.,
III So. Oxford St, Brooklyn, n. Y.
"our physicians il the children's depart
lnent have spoken highly of their expert
ence in their outside practice with Castoria,
and although we only have among our
medical supplies what is known as regular
products, yet we are free to confess that the
merits of Castorie has won us to look with
favor upon it.''
UNITED HOSPITAL AND DIsPEssARY,
Boston, Mass
ALLEN c. Smith, Pres,
ury.ay Street, New York City.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-03-06
CaStOria.

"Castoria is an excellent medicine for chill
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me Of its
good effect upon their children"
DIR. G. G. OsGoop,
Lowell Mass
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-03-06
Election Notice

Notice Is hereby given that on Tuesday, the
fourth day Of April A. D., 1888. in the city of
Rock Island, election will be held for the fol
lowing officers, towlt:
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-03-06

distinction
Ear socaed
ne world He not to be cd with the ordinary who often is
ice he visits few of the important cities Illinois brings
cem visiting Thousands