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The Monticellonian., 1894-09-21
SonE of our exchanges ar

SOME of our exchanges are, thus early, contending that the next Presidential candidate shall come from the West. We are uncon- eerned as to where he halls from, so he is in accord with the people on all the great issues. Let him be an ontspoken silver man, aud not one who looks to @OId Eng land" tor his cue.
The Monticellonian., 1894-09-21

TIE Japs have scored another victory over the Chinese. About l6,000 of the Chinese were killed wounded and made prisoners. Un- less the Chinese do better fighting they will have to abandon Gorea.
The Monticellonian., 1894-09-21
THE MOTIVE FOR PAYING P0LL
 TAXES.

TAXES.
 Referring to the Arkansas State election the New York Times says "the vote won Id have been light in any case, but the motive for pay ing poll taxes in order to vote W as very slight" and that ''if there had been any incentive for getting out the vote the poll taxes would have been provided for" For year previous to the election every citi- zen in Arkansas, entitled to vote, was persistently urged by the press of the State to pay his poll tax. The tax goes to the school fund, and no State is prouder of its school system than Arkansas. As to the incentive for getting out the vote there was just as much this year as there was at any previous election. There was none, of course, for the Populists, for that party is dead in Arkansas, and will remain defunct unless the Democrats show a disposition to stay away from the polls in No. vember. In that case their hopes will be revived and they will com mence at once the work of reor- ganization. It was as much to the interest of the Republicans to pay their poll taxes this year as it was to the Democrats. They wei e asked te do so and very large proportion of them did pay the tax. The majority of the negroes, 1t IS true, failed to pay their tax. Many of them have been ill the habit of receiving money from their white Republican leaders Tn consideration for their votes, and 1t was quite novel scheme to them to be required to pay for the privilege of citizenship. Under the present electlon law the ne groe's vote counts th9 same as that Of q white man. If he considers that It IS not worth dollar 10 be recognized as a citizen ot Arkan. sas it is his own fault. Every man Tn Arkansas who has the right to vote should pay his poll tax. He IS not first-class citizen when he fails to do so, and the desire to be a good citizen and 10 assist the cause of education should be incen- tive enough to bring out a full vote at every election. No Dem oerat has ever advised q Republi-
 
 can or a Populist not to pay his poll tax. They want them to pay and want them 10 vote when they pay. Democracy in Arkansas, as long as it manages the affairs of the State as well as 1t has the past twenty years, has nothing to fear from the opposition This is the only reason why so many Repub. hcans neglected last year to pay each q dollar to the school fund The negro knows that his children will be educated whether he con. tsibnteS a cent towards tho fund or not. He knows that school houses will be built, that good men will be elected to office and that the laws will be enforced To continue in office capable and efficient men is one of the incen.
 
 tlves for the payment of the poll tax. Those who are satisfied with the excellent administration of the States officers and are indifferent as to whether they vote or not. de- cline to pay their poll taxes. They have no cause to complain. It would be better, though, if every citizen exercised his right to vote, and efforts should agaln be made next year to induce those who neglected this duty, to pay their taxes and vote at every election. Gazette.
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The Monticellonian., 1894-09-21

ABOUT two-thirds of the eoun- ties in Arkansas went dry in the recent election; but we rather ex- peet that n good many of the in mates of these counties will tank ap by means of the jug-trade.
The Monticellonian., 1894-09-21

MEN in high places may 20 wrong, but the lesson taught Mr Breckinridge, bv the KenIuek- ians, will most likely deter others who have deviated from the paths of rectitude from offering for inn portant offices.
The Monticellonian., 1894-09-21

THE defeated Republicans and Populsts in Arkansas may draw some comfort from the fact that the whole world has not gone Dem ocratie Maine and Vermont have gone Republiean,
The Monticellonian., 1894-09-21

Tnr cotton-crop Of South East ern Arkansas has been materially damaged by the late rains. Short crops and low prices is anything hut encouragement to the hard working farmer.
The Monticellonian., 1894-09-21

TAKING charge of the MoNTfCfE.- LoNIAN, the middle of this week and the editor being boSily engag- cd in the circuit court ,he paper will fall considerably short ei what we expect to make it.
The Monticellonian., 1894-09-21

LEVI P. MORTON was nominated for Governor of New York, by the Republican State Convention, on the first ballot.
The Monticellonian., 1894-09-21

TIE Popuhtes gat very black eye in the recent State election, and if the Democrats will do their dnty in the coming Congressional election PopuIism will be thing of the past.
The Monticellonian., 1894-09-21

charmed his opp : spi1ed his partis d ever shown in gI he genius of presoni Ia. tiOns were model ce. while the sincerit ns was never questio .di. nary personal lap! ave been condoned. Fl bnts would have torgivd hore than in any other he committed crime iety, against the family a the home, that admitted |allia- tion. 1t was rot mel bmen- tary departure from th of virtue, but persistei delib- crate violation of all tanons of morality upon " kocietY rests. His c0nstituen t that when he offered himA for re- election their own hon as chal- lenged Men who ha received favors al his hands, mel ho were moved by affection tor h and his stood by his sid e, chamI bned him and shut their eyes to 'the real truth. But they did notrepresent the sentiment of the dist,iet. as it was expressed about the family freside, in the churches, in the schools and among all men who valued the honor of the district more than their loyalty tp any in. diviiual. For nearly a century the Ashland distirct has sent to the congress of the United States men who, instantly upon entering took rank among the foremost statesmen of the nation. It has always been rich in a noble and exemplary citizenship. The re suit of yesterdays test establishes its people higher in the regard ot the world than ever before. Il l ShOwS that there X ranl tirfua ir the bluegrass blood of which the kentnckian boasts. It show: that Kentucky ehivalry is not { mere tradition, but that 1t Is some thing positive, virile and substan 1 tial. It shows that woman is re vered and that around the alter o a pure womanhood are eirclec knights worthy of wearing tn, white rose. But 1t is the final ac of great tragedy-for it inyole, 1 the destruction of one who no long ago was an idol to his fellow men. While We rejoics in tho courage and integrity of the cleo torate, and regard with satisfaction the outcome, we lnuat deplore tho wreck of what was once so noble and so fair.
The Monticellonian., 1894-09-21

Two negroes were wnyIayed and shot to death by other negroes, in St. Francis County, this week . Family troubles and jealousies are said to be the cause of the trou- hlp
The Monticellonian., 1894-09-21

THE attitude of the Louisiana sugar planters is very much like that of the ancient Esau, who sold his birth-right for q mess of pot aUp
The Monticellonian., 1894-09-21

MANY good things have been said and is being said about Ar kansas; but about the best thing that can be said is, that the Dem oeratic party is in the saddle, and there to stay.
The Monticellonian., 1894-09-21

DREW COUNTY has a very good corn crop and peas, potatoes and tnrnips will be immense. Our people will manage to live until another crop is made.
The Monticellonian., 1894-09-21

EVERYTHING has about quieted down since the election, so tar as politics are concerned. What we want 10 see is good old Democrat ie rule, and elections once every four wears.
The Monticellonian., 1894-09-21

WE do not believe in striking a man when he is down; but we must congratulate the Democrats of the Ashland, (Kya) District, on the defeat ot Hon. ". C. p. Breek- inridpc
The Monticellonian., 1894-09-21

HoN. T. B. MORTON, editor of the Fordyce Enterprise has been elect ed Justice of the Peace of his town. Tom will make q dick-nail- ing good one. He made q good representative, q good Senator and is a good Editor Rah for T. B. NJ
The Monticellonian., 1894-09-21

GOVERNOR FIsHBAeK has offereu s200.00 reward Tor the capture of Jim Cook, the desperate who killed Deputy Marshall, T. B. Grissom, in Pike County last week
The Monticellonian., 1894-09-21

MILEER, the prohibition candi- date for Governor, received 1851 votes in the recent State cleo tion.
The Monticellonian., 1894-09-21

HoN c. k. BRECKENRIDGE, the gifted Arkansan, has gone to Rus sia to assume his duties as Minis ter.
The Monticellonian., 1894-09-21
LEO. BICkART. Misses F1.&L.Hall.
Mil Timers s.

We extend cordial invitation eeh inspect fall goods. Beautiful gords at lower prices than Miss Mamie Henry whose trimming ncd will hand to selecting bonncts and becoming
 Dresses made ylhy and guaranteed ft Look yoar interest and call carly
 South Main Street Monticello,
The Monticellonian., 1894-09-21

TIE authorities have been mak- ing it hot for the green goods men oi New York.
The Monticellonian., 1894-09-21
Congressional.

For Goneress-2nd District, iios. ]. $, LITTLE, of Sebastian.
The Monticellonian., 1894-09-21
LEO BECK ART.

This space is reserved for Bick- arts new advertisement, Whicfs will appear next week Look fos' it.
The Monticellonian., 1894-09-21

OWENS plurality, over Byeckin- ridge, was 269 votes.
The Monticellonian., 1894-09-21
Headquarters of the Genuine SINGER
52 awards the Cotl.rr,bfan
 Exposition.

The undersigned has opened ar office on South Main street, iE Cason's 5eweiry store, ard solicit yoar patronage.
 Needfe%s.3ilt attachments For all m|hines speciality.
 FIFE SING ER MFG co.
 F. c. Burks, Ags
The Monticellonian., 1894-09-21
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-31
W. 8. PARSONS DEAD.
A Wen Kaewa rri-City Ctttsen Ekpares ID
navanunrt

A Wen Kaewa rra-City Cttsss. Ekplres h
Davenport.
Walter S. Parsons died at his home,
10 West Thirteenth street. Daven-
port, Al I o'clock this morning Of.
paralysis Of the heart, he having suf-
fcrcd two previous attacks. Mr..
Parsons was one Of tho hest known
aud most popular dry goods men in
the three cities. He was born at
Dunkirk. n. r., Sept 80, 1885, and
came west in 1857. locating at Davcn-
port. entering the retail drv goods
house Of w. &. WadswOrth. Two
years later he went to lie
Claire to manage the branch
store for MIR. Wadsworth at that
place. In 1861 he returned to
Davenport. and remained there un-
til 1871, when he came to Rock Is'-
and. assuming the management Of
MIR. Wadsworth's branch house here
Later the dry goods firm OF H. d.
formed and continued in the dry
goods business. until II. L. Mitchell
succeeded to Mr.. Wadsworth's in
terests, and the firm of Mitchell 4
Parsons continued until 1873. when
overtaken by reverses. MIR. Parsons
entered the employ of different dry
goods houses here. aud SO continued
until 1885, when he went to D.ven-
port. He remained alternately in
the employ OF J. H. c. Petersen &
Sons. and in the employ of Moline
houses until year ago, when he be.
came head floor walker for the Klug,
Hasler, Schwentzcr Dry Goods com.
pany and has since occupied that pc.
sitiOn
Mr.. Parsons and Miss Elizabeth
Morrison we're married in 1858 al
Dunkirk, and Mrs. Parsons and two
children survive, W. 5. Parsons. OF
Minneapolis, and Miss Mary Parsons
in Davenport.
Mr.. Parsons was prOminen,
Mason and a member Of Evcrts Com.
msndery, No. Is, X. T.. Of this city
The funeral will be held at . O'Clock
Friday afternoon from the late HON,
in Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-31
So Near and Yet So Far.

The following is from n recent is
sue of the Rock Valley. Iowa, Weekly
sun:
We hear of quite little romance
that came into the life of one OF our
citizens. /; seems that he had de-
cidcd not to longer live alone. and
remembering that n fair damsel.
still remained single back east. went
there. and persuaded her to come to
Rock Valley. where he assured the
lady. resided a good father who
would tie them together. The mai
den came, the day. YES the very
hour was set. and the happy parties
drove into the city. through the
wintry blast. and started for the
home of the good father to have the
ceremony performed. But. alas. as
the suspicious moment arrived. the
courage Of the shrinking bride-to-be.
failed. and in spite Of all that could
he said or urged. she would not say
the words that would for all time
change her maiden name. and in.
sisted upon returning to her child
hood home Mt Moline, Ill. And she
did,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-31
Dress Goods.
Two Great Bargains.

Bargains that will over-top any
thing We have before offered, and
this is saying much. Bargains
which will not be forgotten long
after the goods are worn out and
gore. 80. ma.
The first is the Gilbert pure
wool fancy dress flannels, ~
inches wide; value 62}c. We
have sold them at Soc. This lot.
1000 yards. goes at 282c per
yard. Remember they are fancy
stripe and cheveron effects. all
wool aud AZ inches wide. =.
The other great drive
is a lot of 80 pieces
double width dress flan.
ncls, both plain and fancy, at
16!c. Colors. gray. black, navy,
myrtle. sapphire. mixtures and
all leading shades.
Dress Trimmings.
Some were carried over from
last season. Many are this sea-
sons goods. Were Soc, were
62c. were CSC, were 75c, 90c, SO
and 81. The whole lot goes out
Monday and while they last for
12sc a yard, 124c. Yes, 12}c ID
what we say. Trimmings up to
81 for 12sc per yard. Come and
bring your friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-31
A Racy Accident.

George W. Walker. Of Moline. me,
with rather unpleasant accident
yesterday afternoon near the court
house. He was speeding his horse
when his sleigh collided with an
other in such . manner IS to throw
it against . bobsled, smashing the
seat and dashboard. and throwing
Mr.. Walker into . lovely bed
not Of roses-of mud and snow.
He. however, managed 70 cling to
the Zines, and by the time the horse
reached the corner Of Fifteenth street
and Third avenue il had been stop
ped. and nothing more serious re
suited to Mr.. Walker. than that his
horse had taken . drag out Of him
and his body had left . ridge in the
snow for about . half block.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-31
THE WEAVER WILL.
Relatives and Others Testify as to HIS
General Condition.

Relatives and others Testify 1S to HIS
General Condition.
Pauline Starofsky was called in
in the Weaver will case. She
saw George Weaver at the death
of his wife, and he was very i'll, and
was incompetent to transact busi-
ness.
Lizzie Adams, for five years the
housekeeper Of George Weaver. Jr.,
testified to the condition of the old
gentleman, while at their house. and
that he was Tightly, subjected to fits
of unreasonable anger, and substan-
tally all the time, that he was.
therefore. unfit to do business. She
testified to 4 number of occasions
when he attempted to take his life,
and said they watched him to keep
him from using knives and other
things with which he could commit
suicide. On cross examination she
admitted she was a married woman
at the time she lived at George Wea-
ver's, and that her husband had got
a divorce from her, on the ground of
desertion.
The contestants then offered i'm
evidence the pleadings and judg-
ments in the former case of Lotto
Treason VS.. Jacob Weaver. for an
assault committed on her the day
the will was made. The introduc-
tion of these papers against jacob
Weaver for *400, which he paid, pro-
voked n great deal of discussion, but
were finally admitted.
| The contestants claim that the
effect of this Judgment is conclusive,
upon Jacob, that he prevented Lot
ties presence at the bedside when
the will was made.
George NJ. Stoddard, of Moline,
said he was present at the house OF
the old gentleman on the day when
the will was made. and heard a pri-
vate talk between Jake and John,
late in the afternoon, before the doc.
tor got there, to the effect that it was
too late to make the will, that the
doctor would not get there in time
Nostic Starofsky detailed n CONVEX
sation between Weaver and Jake and
John. and he complained about be.
ing under control Of his boys.
George Weaver, Jr., who is az
equal legatee with John and Jake il
the will being contested. took tn,
stand against the will. He said hi.
father was under the domination o
Jake. who was opposed to the girls
or even his mother. getting q fail
share of the estate. He spoke o.
several conversations to this effect
He detailed the physical and menta
condition of his father during the
last two years of his life, and though
him entirely unfit. at times. to d.
business. and especially on the da,
when the will was made.
Court Notes.
A motion was made for a contin
uance in the case of the People vs.
w! A. Stevens. and the affidavit.
will be filed tomorrow.
Judge Smith, this morning. decid
ed the marriage between Margare
Kanc and Daniel Fennel void, on &C
count of their being cousins.
/ Axel johnson came into the cir
cult court this morning and with
drew his plea of not guilty of lar
ceny, and entered one Of guilty in
stead. and in consequence was lines
e25 and costs. johnson is the mai
arrested for stealing cigars iron
Henderson & Co.. Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-31

Many home has been rendered
sad and desolate by the loss of some
dear, petted child. This is q dan
gcrous season for children. and pa
rents should keep DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup handy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-31

Taxes are now due and payable at
county treasurer's oflics, court house
building. Bring last years tax re-
ceipt. EDWARD BAUERsrEl.D,
3. c. CLARxE. Deputy. Collector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-31

II had scalp disease which ! could
not get rid Of until ] used Hoods
Sarsaparilla. - Charlotte Goodman,
Rock Island. ILL.,"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-31

Our linens attracting marked
prices marked of goods opened up.
should undoubtedly give quite impetus the business
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-31

Three of the handsomest styles in
Ladies Shoes ever shown in Rock
Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-31

Highest cash price paid for greas,
and dead hogs at tho Farrell HSrttlix
ing and Rendering works.
|, . C. Z. WIVIlx-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-31
Mc :, Bros.
Cut on Cloaks.

The greatest cut Of all. Prices
that will make them move quick;
prices which will make short
work of our surplus.
A Is sale-$5 buys nearly the
hest; 8 buys what were at one
time *13. *l4 and SIS; - buys
the very latest. wide collars.
wide sleeves. full skirts. fur and
braid trimmings. pearl buttons,
nothing more stylish; in fact the
very latest were marked down a
few days ago to $50, s., $3.50,
50 and go.
On Monday and Tuesday. and
for these tw" days only. we shall
let them g"-take your choice
for g. 6, .. Not all sizes i'm
every style, but a great variety.
and you are sure To get double
value. perhaps treble, perhaps
quadruple.
This s sale will include q lot
Of late arrivals IN misses REFER
jackets, with wide collars. wide
sleeves, choicest of materials,
trimmed either with fur or braid,
Is for go values. For Is you
get 81 values; for s. you get
what were last week $3.50 and
o. The best-nothing is too
good for Is for these two days.
Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 90
and 80.
Middletown transcript., 1894-12-29
DELAWARE,S STATESMAN.
How Mr.. Higgins Befriea ded Worl
inOman

How Mr.. Higgins Befriea ded Work.
ingmen.
The following tribute to Mr.. Higgins we
clip form the Philadelphia Press of yes
terday:
"The publicity which Senator Higgins
name has been given in the newspapers of
late recalls an act of kindness on the part
of that Delaware Statesman which beg to
contribute to the general remembrance. 1
was one. of the members of the delegation
of workingmen which went from Camden
to Washington last winter to protest against
the passage of the Wilson tariff bill-a
measure which aimed to destroy the thrifty
conditions of the workingman and has sue
ceeded only too well through the substitute
of the Democratic Senators. Our efforts to
secure the good Offices of our own Senators
were futile; they both ran away from US as
though fearing our reproof But in Sena--
tor Higgins, total stranger and Senator
from another State, we found a friend in
need and the workingmen of Delaware are
to be co graduated upon having such an
able man to represent them at Washington.
He came. to us unsolicited and offered us
his aid which we accepted. He paid many
kind attentions to US during our stay and
did everything in his power to make our
portest felt in the Democratic clique. Hal
every State such true servant of the peo-
pie in the higher legislative body delega-
tions of citizens and protests from the peo-
pie to their representatives against suicidal
tariff policy would soon make free trade
meddling thing of the past"
J. H. EVANS.
Camden, N. j., Decemper 26th.
Middletown transcript., 1894-12-29
A Year with PopuIar Authors.

Nearly all the most popular authors
seem to have been drawn upon by the
editors of the Ladies' Home Journal to in
sure from his readers particularly inter.
esting year during 1895. Jerome K. Jerome
for example, will resume his role of an
idle Fellow for the benefit of American
girls and women in a series of articles;
Bret Harte will have new love story,
while Frank r. Stockton has given the
Journal not less than three of his quaintest
and drollest sho ort tales; Mrs. Burton Har
rison will write on correct department and
usages ofgood society. while Mrs. A. d. T.
Whitney is to write to girls on marriage
and dress; Madame Nordica and jesse
Bartlett Davis will tell of the care of the
voice; Mr.. Howels will continue his sue
cessful literary autobiography; DR.. Park.
hurst, the famous New York preacher
will write his first series of articles for
women on the questions of the day which
women are thinging about; Edward Bel
lemy will add chapter to his Looking
Backward; Eugene Field, Bill Nye, John
Kendrick Bangs and Robert J. Burdette
will supply the humor; Conan Doyle will
give his views of "The Literary Side of
America; Frances Hodson Burnett, the
late Jane Austin, Julia Magruder and Eliz-
beth Belamy will supply novellettes;
Kate Greenway is to draw her quaint little
tots of the women for the first time for q
magazine, while Palmer Cox will supply
some new Brownies" a unique article on
Mrs Shakespeare" will present all that is
known of Shakespeare wife; Margaret De-
land, Sarah Orne Jewett and Mrs. Burton
Harrison will discuss "When Lady: When
Women, when those terms should be
used E. S. Martin is going to tell "Where
Was the Garden of Eden?" Reginald de
Koven has given his new song. while
other famous other famous composers will
also be represented by sougs, marches and
waltzes. And in this representative man
ner, The Ladies Home Journal will really
cover every interesting phase of contem-
porary life especially that of women,
The magazines will indeed be worth
having during the new year.