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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-23
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Manager Montrose offers as the at
traction at Harper's theatre this eve
ming the great comedy success,
Jane" The comedy is named after
one of it's droll characters, a SER
want girl who figures for few hours
as the wife of her employer. 1t is
full OF comic situations, and the play
| may fairly he said to float along on a
stream of laughter. Jane" will be
superbly mounted, and will have the
benefit of an excellent cast. The
comedy is one that all the lovers of
good comedy like to see. james"
young master was a spendthrift, and
having pretended to his trustee that
he had married, had overdrawn his
allowance, and his trustee decided to
pay him n visit. So the young
spendthrift had to procure wife and
baby for the occasion. Miss Jane as
| sumes both difficult and delicate
task. but she will perform it in a
bright, laughable and provoking
manner, and all those who see her
will cheerfully say that Jane" is the
sauciest. wittiest, brightest and most
| uc"itCuiuS Alttic uisS ludt ever VS.
tied the city.
Charles +. Bianey's latest and most
successful farce comedy extrava.
ganza, IA Summer Blizzard" il
billed to play at Harper's theatre
Thursday evening. and Judging from
reports and the roster of the com.
pany, it is exceptionally a very
strong show, 1t is farce comedy
extravaganza from the pen of the
author OF "A Run on the Bank" "A
RAILROAD Ticket" and "A Baggage
Check" with the charming little
coincidence, Miss Nellie Rosebug. in
the leading comedy role, and sup
ported by company of selected
comedians. singers and dancers. The
play has plot, but very little Of
that. Much is not claimed for it
1t is not heavy enough to deaden the
show. yet strong enough to sustain 9
lively interest throughout the three
acts which are brimful of mirth and
music. Altogether there are 20 peo-
pie in the cast. all stars in their own
particular line.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-23

the saloon Of William Rorisen on the
corner Of Third avenue and Fourth
street, and viii take possession
Thursday morning. He invites all
his old customers to call at the new
place. where he will handle nothing
but first class goods.
Conductor F. ID. Crawford, of the
c., B. & O.. Savanna run, is confined
to his home in this city with typhoid
fever, and his run has been taken by
Conductor Frank Willis. On ac-
count Of failing health. Conductor
Ed Teller has given up his Sterling
run, and is succeeded by Conductor
Mike Burke.
An alteration in the c., r. I. 4 P.
time card, which goes into effect to-
day. is the changing of the arrival Of
No. l, formerly due here from the
east at $40, to 4:25 p. m. The de-
parting time of the train has not
been changed, leaving at S:2O. as
heretofore, but there will be Law
over here Of something like four
hours.
The funeral of the late William
Coughlin occurred this morning at 9
O'Clock from St. Joseph's church,
Rev. Thomas Mackin officiating, be-
ing in charge of the Western Catho-
lie union, of which the deceased was
a member. The pail bearers were:
George Smith, John Connors. Tony
Kali, John Ginnane. Frank Fowler
and James Cavanaugh.
The Peoples Power company has
been bothered of late on account of
the lack Of generating capacity in its
electric plant, and today it received
the gratifying intelligence that the
new 5000 light generator was ship
ped from Massachusetts,. On it's ar
rival Manager S. S. Davis will be
equipped to supply all wants in his
line. ard to serve his customers to
the utmost satisfaction, besides pro-
viding for all new corners.
The r. I. & p railway has made
arrangements for the great Stevenson
meeting at Peoria, Oct. 81, the same
as those which characterized the Nc
kinley meeting there. A special
train will leave Rock Island at a.
m, returning at 4:30 p. m. and 1880
p. m. The rate will be $3.50 from
Rock Island. In addition to Vice
President Stevenson. Ex-Governor
Campbell, of Ohio. Hon. William X.
Morrison and others will speak.
The Davenport Democrat of this
morning has the following concern
ing the Jane" company which APP
peared at the Burtis last evening,
and will present the sparkling come
dy tonight at Harper's theatre:
Jane was rendered in first class
shape last night at the Bnrtis. by
the Frohman company No. 1. The
Jane of Miss Mamie tombstone was
admirable. The whole cast was har-
monious and the performance was of
high grade"
The will of Mrs. Elizabeth Burdett
was probated yesterday afternoon.
the date of execution being Feb. 6,
1890. She names f. f. Parmenter as
executor without bonds, directing
him to convert the property into
cash. and pay the money to her late
husbands brother. Josiah Burdett.
OF London. Eng. In the event of the
latter dying before she does, Mrs.
Burdett provides for the division of
the money between his wife, Mrs.
Annie Burdett, and his sister. Mrs.
Charlotte Taylor. or their children.
of London. BY codicil dated June
20. 1898. Mrs. Burdett leaves 81 500
to her brother, G. S. Bewley, of Liv-
erpool.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-23

Rudy's Pile Suppository is guaran-
teed to cure piles and constipation
or money refunded. Fifty cents per
box. Send stamp for circular and
free sample to Martin Rudy, Lancas-
ter. Pa. For sale by T. H. Thomas
aud Hartz & Bahnsen, druggists,
Rock Island, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-23
That Joyful Feeling

With the exhilarating sense of re-
newed health and strength and inter.
nal cleanliness. which follows the
use of Syrup of Figs. is unknown to
the few who have not progressed be.
yond the old time medicines and the
cheap substitutes sometimes offered,
but never accepted by the well in.
formed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-23
v. Have Muag to Loan at s Per Cent,

On Farm or City Property in any section Of coun
try where property has q fixed market value.
Money ready for Immediate loans where eecuri v
and title Is good. No Commission. We solicit
applications: Blake Furnished upon request.
ALLEN q co 20 . IL Broadway. New York
The advocate., 1894-11-28
THE BOND STEAL.

OOnfrmatory Of our theory OK
pressed IN another place that the
gold obtained from the sale of bonds
would again be withdrawn by pres
entstion OF legal. tender treasury
notes for redemption, and that Sn-
other 80 million dollars Of interest
bearing debt would be added to the
burdens of the people for which they
would have nothing whatever to show,
take the following Washington dis
patch as an ltem Of evidence:
WITHDRAWING GOLD TO BUY BONDS.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-THE Withdrawals
Of gold from the sub-treasury in New York
yesterday in exchange FOR legal-tendsr was
S97O,0O0. That the gold was not withdrawn
for export is shown by the fact shat Ob yes
terdsy's figures sterling exchange can be
had at q figure below cost Of shipping the
coin. Il is assured, therefore, the gold will
be used in purchasing bonds. Mail reports
show other Withdrawals SRgregatinR $123,-
06l, making a total for the day Of 81 O97,-
06l. The treasury cash balance TO- day was
$lO2 sos S72; gold reserve, S69.7s4, ,462.
The pirates are not even waiting
to pay gold into the treasury in the
purchase OF the new issue of bonds,
but are draining ont that which is al
ready there with which to buy them.
What patriots! How anxious they
are TO preserve the credit Of the gov
ernment! How prompt they are to
come to the rescue when the treas
ury is in need! What q precious
lot Of fools are the people who vote
year after year for q continuance Of
such finsnoiering.
The advocate., 1894-11-28

and viii be trampled under the feet Of
Ru true Americans.
ITO the more than 1000 voters of
Montgomery county who cast their
ballots Tor me on last Tuesday, 1 eX-
tend the sincerest gratitude Of a heart
that, whatever its faults may have been,
was never known to forget q friend or
uDjustly punish an enemy.
Earnestly and hopefully you're,
"S NJ. DIXON"
The advocate., 1894-11-28
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.

The State Journal thinks that the
experience Of the government in the
case OF the Union Pacific railroad
twill last q long time yet" and that
the experiment will not be repeated
with the Nicaragua canal. The Jour
nal is entirely too unsophisticsted
and guileless. The robberies psrpe.
trated by the Credit Mobilier in the
construction OF the Union Pacific
railroad were shared by the fellows
who voted the bonds; and those who
vote bonds for the Nicaragua canal
will likewise share in the plunder ln-
cident to this scheme. The bonds
will be voted too, and both republi-
cans and democrats will favor them.
They are built that way. Keep your
eyes open and see who guesses best
upon this subject.
The advocate., 1894-11-28

amusement. Nothing suits us so we'll
as to be swindled. Give the bankers
all the bonds they want; we'll really
enjoy footing the bill. Nothing
could afford us more exquisite pleas
ure." And they'll have the bill to
foot too, and they'll have the salts
faction Of seeing the process of mort.
gage foreclosures 90 on, and the
force Of idle men and the starving
women and children increase through
out the land until they get sense
enough pounded into their benighted
to vote for their own inter =
ests rather than the interests Of bank
ers trusts and corporations
The advocate., 1894-11-28
The Dead Line"

This great story by G.. c. Clemens,
nicely bound in paper, is one OF the best
educators We have. It goes free with
two yearly subscriptions sent In to-
Rether with &2).
Price Of book, % cents, six copies for
Q dollar. THn AnyocATn, Topeka.
The advocate., 1894-11-28
FHH GOVERNMENT BOND sCHEME.

sue another so million dollars OF gov
ernment bonds. Notwithstanding
there is no authority in law for this
proceeding, as there was none for
the so million dollars issued last year,
the autocrst in the White House has
arbitrarily decided that it shall be
done; the lickspittle congress, that
has thus far bowed to his imperial
mandates, will interposs no objection
10 this outrage, and q servile people
will quietly acquiesCe and go on vOt-
ing for additional burdens to be inn
posed upon themselves and their chill.
dren precisely as they have done in the
years that are gone. Party idolators
can never throV v off the yoke OF bond
age. They think more of the party
than Of themselves, or their wives
and children.
What has become of the gold OBJ
tanned from the sale Of the so million
dollars Of bonds issued last yesrG
What have the people to-day to show
for that addition to our bonded debtl
What proportion Of the American
people have ever thought of these
qusstionsl Are they not Of sufficient
importance to command the stten-
ton Of men upon whom the burdens
OF added taxation falll This money is
not now in the treasury, and it has
not gone to pay current exp enses.
The bonds were sold ostensibly to re-
plenish a gold reserve for which there
is no earthly necessity, and the gold
has been drawn out of the treasury
in the same manner as this reserve
had been previously depleted. There
are supposed to be In existence up
wards OF 300 million dollars of green
backs lssuad under the act OF Febru-
airy Is, 1852. There are also said to
be between 100 and 200 millions Of
treasury notes issued for the purchase
Of silver bullion under the so-c9lled
Sherman law Of 1890. All Of these,
by the Interpretation and usage Of
the treasury department, undsr both
parties, are redeemsble in gold, and
the law provides that, when re-
deemed, they shall be again paid out.
How simple, therefore, Is the process
for the continued plum Ter Of the peo-
pie. The czsr orders an issue Of
bonds for the purchase of gold to re-
plenish the gold reserve, and the
bankers buy the bonds. They then,
in the regular course of business,
gather up the greenbscks and treas
ury notes of 1890, aud the treasury
department redeems them with the
gold thus purchased. The depart
ment then returns the gresnbacks
and treasury notes into circulation in
che payment of current expenses.
Now how does the account stsndG
The bankers are again in possessiO n
Of their gold and so million dollars
OF additional interest. bearing bonds;
the treasury surplus is again ex.
hausted; there is no more money in
The advocate., 1894-11-28
What Doctrines Should Be Advocated by the
Peoples Party.
"S M DIXON"
BY r z, KELLER,

feOploB rarity.
BY z HELLER.
1 am prompted to write upon this sub
ject by reading an interview from Judge
Doster in the Kansas City Star Of No.
Vember 8, 1894, wherein he says that
"the fight is not one between opposing
theories Of finance, and that we shall
have to take higher grounds and broaden
the Issues" In this 1 heartily agree,
though dissgreeiDg with my friend Dos
ter in the issue which he desires to
thrust to the front, to.wit, socialism,
which he says is the inspiration OF the
Peoples party, and to the furthersnce
Of which he pledges himself to labor.
There are three great questions press
ing for immediate solution-that Of
transportation, that Of the trusts, and
the land problem. I agree with Judge
D0ster that ian amendment OF the our
rency laws" would solve neither, and
that socialism would be solution Of
them all; but still / am not 10 favor OF it,
for the remedy might prove worse than
the disease. Njr am I unslterably op.
posed to sociRlim. H4VinG never seen
it tried, I am simply an sgnostic with
reference to it, and sm only in favor Of
it, il at all, as Mr.. Ingalls, would say,
"not now."
There is in my opinion, better rem
edy than socialism, for the present, at
least. What I desire now is to smphs-
size the declaration Of Judge D1ster,
that the fight Is not one between op.
posing theories OF finance, and that this
financial discussion will prove no goodto
the people. II there is any one thing Of
which most every Populist Is absolutely
certain, it is that he thoroughly under
stands the money question. Upon this
he has attained to almost infsllibility
and the self. consciousness with which
he regards those who have not risen to
his conception is equal to that with
which the Romans, in their highest
period Of intelligence, regarded the out
side bRrbsrisns.
In my judgment, the most misleading
and faulty tenet Of our party is that our
ills are due to an insuficienoy of cur
rsncy, and that the more money, up to g.
certain amount, we can get the govern
ment to Issue, the greater the prosper
ity. 1t is founded upon q misconcep.
tion and wholly. mistaken view Of the
true nature Of money and the real Office
it performs. In January, 1891, the Hon.
john ]. Ingalls,, in his famous speech in
the United States senate, declared that
millions of his countrymen were out Of
employ ment, and that they, with other
millions, laid down to rest at night hun
cry, and some even starving. During
the last campaign Mr.. IngRlls assured
as that be stood by all the statements Of
that speech, and yet neither in it, nor
since, although in this last campaign as
suming the position Of instructing the
people, did he suggest any remedy what
ever. Before those awful facts Of his
own admission, he stands dumb, though
kept by the people in public life for
eighteen years as their representative to
see that the government was admins
tered for all the people. Before Mr.. In
gals admitted these facts the people OF
Kansas and other states began to realize
them, and even men Of all parties are
The advocate., 1894-11-28
BraYely spOken.

Ono VL bn6 mO8b B0nBlDl9 QGO9E&nce9
that has appeared since the election is
an address by s. M. Dixon, Of Montgom-
cry county, published in the Star and
Ksngsn. Mr.. Dixon was q candidate for
representative. It is as follows:
"FRIENDs:-After the battle we can
always ascertain our real strength. No
one can desert in the trying hour with
ont being discoYsEed. To the honor Of our
membership be- it stated that in the
main they have been true to their con-
ViCtions. Here and there we find some
who, protesting to know the right, have
not had the courage to withstand sp.
pesls to their prejudices, and have per-
mitted the exploiter and money-losner's
gophistries to control their better judg-
ment. You know who and where they
are. Treat them kindly. Sooner or
later they will realize the deception
praCticed upon them and return 10 the
path Of truth and right, and assist our
little army Of 2,200 voters, composed of
the lRbOring, producing, home owners Of
the country, to Wrest from the hands Of
those who now hold power and control
OF our public affairs.
"rhere is another class for whom I
also plead. They are those who profess
to believe that protective taxation lB
wrong; that q national banking system,
such as we now have, is unjust, who are
in favor Of an income tax, free coinage
Of silver, control Of corporations, op.
pose all monopolies; in shor', who are
oy profession true Populists, and in
practice the highest protectiOnists,
strongest advocates Of monopoly, and
earnest monometsljsts. Tnese be they
who prosecuted Christians in all good
conscience, as did Paul before his con-
version. With all such, bear patiently.
Ia Gods own time the light Of truth
will shine into the dhrkened reCesses Of
tEeir minds with its Rll.conquering
power.
"In conclusion, let me urge you to re.
neWed effort. In the present temporary
defeat you have lost nothing. A few Of
uB have failed to attain official prefer
msnt, that is all. Our cause Is 40 just
to day Rs it was last month or year. Our
ranks, puTged OF the plscs-hunters, are
stronger and present frmer front to COM
binations OF political villiany than ever
before. What does it matter if here and
there one or many good men meet de,
feat in just cause? It is only history
repeating itself. 'Abel's blood crying
from the ground To many of you this
seems o dark hour in our history, and
you are no doubt inoliued to think there
can DO no relief. I ask all such to cast
their eyes to Gsorgls, Texas, South
Carolina, Alabama, California, Minnesota
Rud other states, and to remember that
the present landslide to the republican
party means nothing more than that the
psople in their unrest are cropping
bIindly for relief and have struck with
the same madly blind ignorance az they
did two years ego. To days duty is plain
to every Populist. Be patient, be vigi-
liant, be brave The same effort in the
year to come that has increased your
numbers from 1000 votes to 9,20O in one
year will secure to you 3 glorious VIC
tory, OrRRniza in every school district:
The Washington times., 1894-03-27
EASTER EGG ROLLING.
Despite the Raw Weather Many Children
Enjoy the Old Custom.

Despite the Raw Weather Many ChildreA
Enjoy the Old Custom.
In spite of the most discouraging condi-
tions of wind and weather that ancient and
peculiar Washington custom of egg rolling
in the White House grounds on Easter Mon
day was duly observed yesterday by few
hundred little ones
Contrary to the old usage, there was no
music at the grounds. but by the Presidents
orders, the gates which have been closed ever
since his return to Washington last fall, were
thrown open and the children had free access
to the well-kept lawn After two weeks of
Juneilike weather, the grass had sprung up
quickly, the flowers were blooming every
where, and even the most conservative and
cautious of the grand old trees that shade the
park had put forth their spring foliage.
The night before there came cold snap
that threatened to blight all of this pretty
show. and the cold, raw northeast wind which
sung through the branches gave promise OF
small comfort for the children. But many Of
them came with their little baskets filed with
eggs Owed in all the bues of the rainbow, and
for hours they were happy in spite Of the blue
noses and stifened fingers as they chased
their eggs down the grassy hillocks and
shouted in glee at some little ones triumph in
the contests between hens eggs and 'keets"
or such eggs.
The cold drove many of the children and
their guardians into the White House, and
they managed to warm themselves into COM
fort in the east room but were unable to see
the President, who was very busy at work up
cts
The Washington times., 1894-03-27

to manage the public affairs of any state; but
this remark is not thought to refer to Gov
ernor Greenhalge, Of Massachusetts.
It is thought that Senator Hoar might be
induced to run for reelection II he were suf-
ficiently urged.
There is news from Athens (not Georgia,
but Greece that the city is unable to pay her
gas bill and that the company has threatened
to cut Off the supply. How about this, MT.
Bailey?
An American photographer is astonishing
London by taking colored photographs; as IL
there were not q dozen photographers In
Washington who can do the same thing any
day they choosel
it is thought by the st. Louis Globe-Demo-
crat that Mr. Quincy should have undertaken
some easier job than that of statesman.
The country Will be startled to know that
Senator Sherman is opposed TO the seignior-
age BILL This is about as good atip as one
from E. c. Benedict, Mr.. Clevelands banker
| friend.)
No. Mr.. Editor. am no sugar beat.-H. T.
| Oxnard.
The Philadelphia Record understands that
the pension list contains the names of several
athletes and fox hunters.
Joe Howard wonders whether the Social
Purity League will undertake to do anything
for Miss Pollard now that it has disposed oi
Mr.. Breckinridge.
Miss Pollard and Mr.. Breckinridge might
both 90 on the stage and do a double song
and dance.
The Washington times., 1894-03-27
ZAP MILLER.

Jap Miller, down at Martinsyile, is the biamd-
est fellel yit
When he starts in a-talkin, other folks is apt to
quit.
Pears ike that mouth o hls'n wasn't made fer
nothin' else
But jes' to argfy EN- down and ge.her in their
pelts
Een talk you down en- tariff, or hell talk you
down on tax,
And prove the pore man pays EN- all. ana them 5
the solid facts
Religion law, or politics prize fghtin' or base
ball
Jes' tech up Jap little. and he'll post you on
'em all
Hes the colnicailst feller ever tilted back a
cheer
And tuck q ehaw of tohacter kinder like he
didn't keer.
Thars whar the fellers strsngth lays-so COM
monlike and plain.
Thar hain't no dude about old Jap, you bet you,
nary grain.
They 'lected him to council, and it never turned
his he'd,
And didn't make no difference what ennybody
sed
He didn't dress emmy finger or rig out in fancy
Close,
But his voice in council meetin's terror TO his
foes.
He's for the pore man ev'ry time, and in the
last campaign
He stumped old Morgan county through the'sun-
shine and the rain,
And held the banner up'ards from a-trailin' III
the dust.
And cut loose on monopolies, and cuss'd and
cuss'd and cussd
He'd tell some funny story ev'ry now and then,
you know,
Till, blame it, it wuz bettern jack-o'lantern
show,
And I'd go furder yit to-day to hear old Jap
norate
Than emmy high-toned orator that ever stumped
the state.
Why. that ere blamed Jap Miller, with his keen,
SARCASTIC fun,
Hez got more trends than emmy candidate tina;
ever run
Don't matter what his views are, when he states
the same TO you,
They alius coincide with yourn, same as two and
two
You cam take issue with him. or at least thar
amt no sense
In startin' in to down him, so you better not
mence
The best ways ies' to listen, like yer humble
servant duz,
And jes' concede Jap Miller's the best man eve,
wuz JAMES WHrTcoNB RILEY.
The Washington times., 1894-03-27
In the District.

The fish arrivals on the river front last
week showed an increase over the correspond
ing week last year Of 22,219 shad and 322, 200
herring.
The Commissioners reported an amendment
yesterday to the present law relative to the
sale of intoxicating liquors, exempting GER
tain hotels.
A test of fire hydrants was made on Sn.ur-
day afternoon and witnessed by the Commits
sioners. Commissioner Ross is of the opinion
that the hydrants now in use are superior to
all others.
The following building permits were issued
yesterday: W. J. Sibley. 8 Pierce place north
west, SIC, 900; G. V. Pettys. 1922 Twelfth
street northwest. "a $50. John Sachs, to repair
No. 1911 Marion street northwest, $50; +.
McAndrews. to repair No. 222 Monroe street,
Anacostia, 300; H. Rink. to repair No. 3o6
Mclean avenue southwest. and A. b. Carpen-
ter, to build shed at Fourteenth and Park
streets northwest,