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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-09

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, Oct. 9.-Rcprcscnta-
tive Milroy II. Gibson. of Chicago indicted
by the Sangamon county grand jury here,
has appeared before Judge Shirley and
given bond in the penal sum of S2,5OO,
with :. ID. Scholcs as surety. Gibson has
retained Attorneys Selby and Grout, Oi
this city. 1t is doubtful if the case will be
reached at this term OF court
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-09
CLEVELAND TAKES THE CUP.
Beats the Baltimore Champions at Bas
B.ll for the Temple Trophy.

B.ll for the Temple Trophy.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 9.-The Temple cup
goes to Cleveland AS the result of yester
day's game. in which the champions were
outplayed in every point. Up to the sew
cnth inning. however, it looked rs If either
side might win. although Hoffcr suffered
rather more than Young and the visitors
got the most men to bases After this
there was trouble and the home team had
all of il The score was: Cleveland D,
Baltimore ,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-09

Call for Rock Island
Brewing Co. Beer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-09

The Rock Island Brewing Company. success
ors to George Wagner's Atlantic Brewery. |.
Huber's City Brewery and Raible & Stengel's
Rock Island Brewery, as we'll as Julius Junge's
Bottling Works, has one of the most complete
Brewing establishments including Bottling de-
partment in the country. The product is the
very best. Beer is bottled at the brewery and
delivered to any part Of the tri-cities, and may
he ordered direct from the head offices on Mo-
line avenue by Telephone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-09

Without a theory it is impossible TO
know what we say when we speak and
what we do when we act.-Boyer Col
lard "a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-09

Weakness is the symptom, impov-
erished blood the cause. Hoods Sar-
saparilla the cure. 1t makes the
weak strong.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-07-05

Since the painting OF that famous
bunch of grapes with which Apelles is
said To have deceived the fowls OF the
air. IL has been an undecided question
whether animals recognize fac-similes
in pictures II Is certain that they
sometimes recognizes portraits The
young master of 4 beautiful collie dog
suddenly died. The dog was incon-
solable. For weeks he roamci about
in search of the lost one. exhibiting
tlsc mute and touching grief that ami
mails sometimes snow for the dead
One day portrait OF the boy was
brought home. and il was proposed 70
bring Rover in to see il he would
recognize it. The moment he came
into the room the portrait caught his
eye. and he sprang forward with JOY
full bark. reaching up to touch it with
his paws When he found that it was
only an inanimate surface his disap-
pointmcat was pitiful to sen. \
| Tribune
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his heart. and fondly hoped some day
20 win her He lived in the rooms over
his barber shop, and took his meals at
Dame Cations. who lived next door
Being so much alone. he got more in
the habit Of talking to himself. and
Philena was generally the subject Of
his conversation
At the time my story opens. Gideon
was forty-two years old. and Philena
was thirty-cight
After Gideon had trimmed Deacon
Hemper's beard. he accompanied him
20 the door. and as they stood there in
the sunshine talking in gossipy.
ncighborly way. young Serene Hempcr
came along. lie was going 10 have
picnic on the Fourth of July in their
grove, three miles from the village.
lie wished Gideon to attend.
Gideon could talk well enough when
he was with the men. and he said;
..I'd like to 60. Id enjoy il real well.
It's a lonv time since | attended pic
mic Eut thcn--it's no use thinking
about il. Ia just be an odd one among
YOU" :,
..Oh. don't talk that way. We're all
going in big wagon, and we mean tc
have jolly time"
Gideon consented TO 20. and they
walked on and hc returned to his LITTLE
shop. lie longed to go and invit,
Phiicna to accompany him, and he saie
softly, as he polished his shears before
he put them away;
"Now. Gideon, be a man. and asl
Philena 20 accompany sou 10 the PIC
ME. Its better late than never, an'
vou might get her yet almost thinI
she likes YOU httie. and then she re
fused John IIaimes. and perhaps yo'
have been mistaken all these years
and She docs care for you. Anyway.
believe I'll ask Philena to 20 70 the pic
mic with me-
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soon arrived at Parson Pray's gate.
Philena was working among the
flowers that grew near the gate. She
was expecting him and her heart beat
. little faster, and her cheek took On .
roster hue, ~ she said:
Good morning. Gideon"
"Good morning. Philcna-"
"Won't you come imp"
She smiled as she spoke. and Gideon
thought there never was fairer woman
in the world. She took a step toward
the gate as IL 10 open it. Gideon got
very red and siammered:
mo. thank YOU lie realized
that he had made biundcr. and 1t
confused him more and more He
took off his hat, and furiously mopped
his perspiring brow. and then said:
IL left something at the church last
night and | was going after it.
Poor Gideon. lie was SO worked up
by this time that he could not think Of
another word 10 say, and he pulled his
hat over his eyes. and abruptly walked
away. Philcna did not speak hsr
thoughts aloud, IL she had she would
have said: ~ guess be did leave some
{ thing. he left his brains IL he's got any.
for he didn't have any this morning. |
wonder If he expects me 10 offer myself
20 hum. II | should. he'd get as rcd as
a lobster and say: It's Of no account.
Please don't disconmode yourself, Miss
\ Philcna."
She east look of scorn after him.
and then went about her work.
Gideon went on his way. angry with
/ himself for his blurdcr. I'D kick N.Y.
self if could. I'd IN semctEAg al
he church. Wasn't that bright
speech? You'rcan IDIOT. Gideon Fright"
lie turned about and walked back.
fully determined 10 go straight TO
Philcna. He walked slowly by the
house. but he did no, see Philena. His
courage. as usual, left him at the last
moment. and he walked homeward
and when lac was once more in his little
shop. his face wore despairing look as
he said:
Gideon Bright, you've let the chance
of your life slip by ! don't believe
she'd have you now anyway"
Philena saw him when he came back,
and she really hoped that he would
come In, but she was disappointed. and
as he walked slowly by, she thought:
II don't believe he cares anything
for me. I'm glad gave him the nit.
ten last night before all the folks. IL
see that he don't get the chance to pay
me-"
True to her resolution. she avoided
Gideon. merely speaking in civil way
when she passed him in the street. OF
met him at 4 friends house.
Year after year went swiftly by. and
still Philena did not marry. This was
her own choice, for several worthy mer
had sought her hand Try rs She
wouldio put him out Of her mind, the
face of Gideon Bright haunted hel
dreams. and she would softly sigh:
IF he only had the least bit o.
cumpfior."
Gideon still loved Philcna with al
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He started out. and Just rs he turned
the corner who should he meet but
Philcna. lie merely sAidi Good morn
ing" and hurried into the grocery near
by as though he really wished to avoid
her. lie saw her when she returned,
but Mrs. Shower was with her. and he
returned to his little shop and passed
the day in a misera BILE state Of mind
Day after day went by. and the
Fourth was at hand The load OF
merry men ard women stopped al
Dame Cations for Gideon. They had
lumber wagon. with seats placed
around the box. and n canopy OF white
duck TO protect them from the sun.
Gideon took his seat in the wagon. and
the horses started off at lively pace
Gideon looked around. and there be-
side him sat Philena Pray. His heart
lcaped to his throat and prevented him
from taking part ia the conversation.
When they reached the picnic
ground. Serene Hemper said:
Here, Gideon, make yourself useful
and assist the ladies'" One by one he
assisted them from the high wagon.
As he was about to help Philena. Mrs
Stout stepped on her dress. and She was
thrown forward right into Gideon's
arms For one brief blissful second
he claspcd her form and her warm
breath sweep; his check. Philena was
annoyed. but she made some laughing
remark. while Gideon blushed and
stamnercd an awkward apology.
After the people had all arrived there
was a grand LOT of speechmaking, and
The music OF fife and drum made the
woods merry between the speeches
Judge Wise read the Declaration OF
independence. and commented there
on. Ills remarks were furiously APP
plauded. and then all joined in singing
America.
After this they wandered about the
grove. or along the shore. or gathered
in groups beneath the widc-spreading
trees. Philena. always helpful. was
amusing Some Of the little ones. while
Gideon sat in the shade of large oak,
apparently listening to Judge Wise
and Lawyer Pinch, but, in reality.
watching Philena. After little while
some one asked Gideon to help put up
the Swing. ucu lie ItiuTnct ntithA
was nowhere in sight He busted him
self with the preparations for dinner,
and after the rough tables were made
he went down TO feed the horses lie
took the measure of oats from the
wagon and placed it on the seat. lie
was talking TO himself and did not
notice that Philena sat just back of a
large oak that grew by the shore. She
had brought little Mary Price down to
the shore. and she had fallen asleep as
she lay on shawl that Philena had
spread on the ground. Philena sat by her
side and dreamed az what her life might
have been had Gideon loved her as she
loved him. Just as She thought this she
heard some one speaking. Ii was Gid
con. and she supposed he was talking
to some one. She sat still as he con
tinued
Tina. was good speech that Judge
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Wa not "bad-looning man Al
least he told himself so as he carefully
brushed his well-kept hair back from
his forehead aud gazed At his reflection
in the mirror. This is what he saw;
A short. fat little man. with his hanr
carefully parted in the back and
cornb.l forward over his ears and
(truth must bc told il he was a barberl
n bald spot on the top of his mead
This bald spot had steadily increased
in size in spite OF all the '-vigors' and
elixir tina; he had regularly applied
10 II. To-,iay. as he looked at II, At
seemed 10 lie larger than ever. and he
saia to himself. a. lie applied the wash:
"It-s no use. Gideon. You are get
ting old. and you might just as vel
own il first rs last. II you had any
snunk al all you'd have been married
long ago.
Just then Deacon Hcmpcr came in
% have his beard trimmed. and Gideon
smiiingly advanced To serve his old
customer.
Gideon was very hashful. and always
rot idreiv and red in the face when
ever woman spoke 10 him. and al
wa-s said mo- when he meant y say
.yes.- ana il he did venture 70 be
agreeable To lady he always made
dismal failure Of it; and SO he kept get
ting worse. and. although he was very
fond OF their society. finally avoided
them as much as possible.
Years ago there had been a vague
rur1or afioat that Gideon was goin' TO
marry Tnilena Pray" Gideon heard
that rumor and heartily wished that u
was the truth. but he knew that. much
as he wished il TO he So. he had not the
courage to find ont what she thought
about it.
Ph.lena PRAY was the daughter OF
The village clergyman. and had been q
handsome girl. rather above the medi-
um height. with flashing black eyes
and rosy checks She was not lacking
in spirit. and one day, after Gideon had
kent her company for six years and
they were no nc arer an unde rstanding
than they we're at first. she made ur
her mind 10 bring matters to a crisis
and so. when Gideon stepped up TO see
her home from meeting. she Tilted him
before them all, and went home with
her father.
Gideon went home in no pleasant
mood As he sat before his fire he rar
his fingers through his hair until i
stood on end. aud then he would rise
and pace the floor and talk TO himself
This was a habit he had when cx
cited
II declare. Its too badl don
know as ! blame her, either Herr
I've been going with her for sI years
and I've never had the courage 70 tel
her how well Lore her. believe sh'
knows that want her, and she think
it's time told her 50. an 20 y J.
won't let another day pass over III.
head without KNOWN just what SAT
thinks"
Well for Gideon IL he haa kept nj
resolution. but when morning came y
fclt more timid and bashful than ever
He sahi TO himself: Its now
never lie walked briskly along. an
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Wise made. It's noble thing to as
sert Your rights and throw off thc yoke
Of bondage. a noble thing. And FL
der White talked good, too. real good.
1t seemed as though he meant me all
the time. when he said that some re-
NAMED in bondage all their lives. and
served some habit that ruled over them
like n despot lie said: stand fast for
liberty and freedom in all things III
do it. I'll make a Declaration OF In
dependence this very day. III ask
Philena Pray to marry me this very
day"
Just then there was a slight rustic
at the foot Of the oak and Philena
looked around. She saw that Gideon
was alone. and was speaking his
thoughts aloud. She hesitatcd mo-
ment, considering what she would bet
tet do That moment helped her 70
make her decision. for she heard Cid
con say:
I'm just ask her To take walk with
me. aud Just as soon as we are ont OF
hearing. Ill say: i love you. Fhilcna;
will YOU be my wifc?' And then II she
refuses me she can't despise me for be-
ing afraid to ask her. Id give money
II | could only have Elder Whites
tongue for fifteen minutes. I'D say
more than I've been able to say in a
lifetime. ia give good deal to know
what she'll say when tel her how
\ long I've loved her.
philcna heard all this, for he was
very much in earnest. and spoke quite
loud. She saw it all AZ once. and real
lied that she had been beloved all thes,
years. She knew that II she waite,
for Gideon TO tell her that he loved her
she would never hear it, and so sh'
stepped out from behind the tree ans
said:
"You needn't get Elder White
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-07-05
LORD BACON'S WEAKNESS.
lie Was Given to Dosing Himself Con
tinuaily.

lie Was Given to Dosing lIimseu ION
t!nuaiiy.
II the stories told of the whins and
peculiarities of Lord Bacon are true,
the great man was far from great in
some things When. fer example, he
turned his mind away from the task
of writing shakespeare plays, and
fr om ella borate efforts both TO conceal
and reveal his authorship-as some
critics would have us believe-end
turned it upon his own bodily all
ments. real and prospective, he became
positively little. says the Youths Com
panion-
In spring il was his custom to 20 out
for drive in an open carriage during
showers. that he might receive ''the
benefit of irrigation" which he was
wont TO say was very wholesome be-
cause of the Nitro in the air
He had extraordinary notions re-
specting the virtue Of nitre. which he
conceived 10 be of incstimable value ia
the preservation Of health. So great
was his faith in il that be swallowed
three grains. cith~- alone or with SAT
from. in warm broth. every morning
for over thirty years
lie was apparently fond Of exercising
medical treatment upon himself. Once
week he took dose OF the water Of
| Mithridate' diluted with strawberry
! water. At least once q month he made
q point OF swallowing a grain and a
half Of castor in his broth al break
fast for two successive DAYS; and every
sixth or seventh day he drank guam
tity 81 rhabard
lie took the air. in some high and
open place every morning. the third
hour aftcr sunrise. and selected, when
it was possible. a place where he could
enjoy Tie perfume of musk roses and
sweet violets. BESIDES thus breathing
the pure air Of nature. he was fumi.
gated with the smoke Of lignaloes.
with dried bays and rosemary.
He was hearty eater. and when
young, preferred game and poultry
but in after life he gave the choice 70
butchers meat. well beaten before be.
ing roasted. At every meal his table
was strewn with flowers and swee.
herbs
In spite OF all this whimsical care,
Lord EaconS health does no. appear e
have been any more remarkable than
that OF many men who spend no time
on such foolish practices.
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W
Mere claims and arguments q
sophistrics when antagorszsd BY stu
born facts Some Of the more disu
calamity howlers try to keep alive
delusion that times are not improvf
and that the country - in condition
suffering from which there Is no pr
pect of relief. But the truth sho
this wailing minority TO be compot
Of drones and the victims OF mel'
cholia- Since March there has %
a general advance Of wages all over M
country. Thousands who = arr
state OF enforced idleness ha
given remunerative employment
ness is better in every dcparsn
The reports of the national bank W
compiled by the comptroller show
depositors are more prosperous
that there is more money circula'
through the channels OF trade
portant enterprises involving the g 4
penditure of vast amount OF none
that were awaiting more settled cor
dif.on Of affairs. are now being Pushe N
There is an improved tone in III
metal market. The iron and ste
trade is in remarkably healthy conc
ton. as is evidenced by the starting \
/ OF mills all over the country ka X
roads from coast to coast fees ~
impetus of enlivened trade and arc Il
the market for new equipment ant
steel rails for renewal. The manu-
featuring establishments that an
turning out the latter are running
night and day; their stock has greatly
advanced in value. those Of the large
concerns nearly doubling. The irol
and steel trade is regarded a. an IN
failing barometer by shrewd busincn
men and the outlook could not be NOR
10 their liking.
The most notable portion Of thu
welcome change has been brough
about in the last ten weeks II We
three years ago under the sway OF ~
Kinleyisr, that the country began 4
lose ground. We are now recoverin'
it with rapidity that shows the W.
derful recuperative powers OF "A
nation. and the most conservative 6
cede that an era Of general prosperi
is at hand. The present progress und
a democratic tarif bill is doing mo
to overthrow ultra protectionism thu
all the oratory and appeal that cou
he brought 10 bear on the subject -
is also strongly turning the tide y
favor of sound money, for condition
that bring prosperity are condit
which the people of the United /.
do not want changed. The irrcsistA
loric of events is converting
masses to the true and abiding pr
pies Of cmocracy- = Detroit Bi
Press Al
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tongue. Ii couldn't sound any cetHf
than II did when YOU said II"
Gideon stood spel;bound while she
said this. and then began stammer-
lug apology for disturbing her
She did not give him chance TO
continue. for she said:
You said just now that you would
give a good deal To know what Id
say Well. say am glad you love
me. and ] am willing TO marry YOU"
A bright blush mounted her cheek,
and when Gideon realized tina. fniicna
loved him. he had no use for Elder
Whites tongue, for lie found his own,
and for once said just what he
wanted 20.
A small boy came mp just theenand
said: Dinners ready"
When they arrived at the place
where the dinner was served, every
one remarked Gideon's gay and jovial
manner and they guessed NJ the
cause, for the small boy had preceded
them and announced that he saw
Cid Drigh. a-..issin' Miss Pray"
That evening as he fingered on the
mooaiit porch at Parson Pray's, he
urged Philcna 10 name "A day IN the
near future when she would lie his
bride.
When he walked home through the
moonlight he really believed that ne
had kept his resolution and had asked
Philcna to marry him lie said softly.
- he turned the key in the door:
"a am glad that 1 made that Dec
laration Of lndepcnden nee"
As Philcna stood on the porch. with
Gideon's kiss still warm on her lips.
she blushed and said:
II think | must have made Dec
laration of Independence to-day. but
I'm not sorry. Wake Robin. in
Arthurs Home Magazine.
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COMMENTS or THE PRESS

I<inley's presidential H.
so weighted with McKialeyisraf 4
has no fair chance with - -
lie should unload -Chica.< 4
The Ohio conventid III
Mckinley and turned do
friends Mckinley knows e.
politics TO estimate the sin 4
Foraker's probable support A-.I
Argus
Free silver or bust" Is
watchword of the western republica
The alarm Of the party leaders il n
and uudisguiss1 Republicans
afford to let democrats alone lr awf
and nurse their own troubles. Chi
Chronicle.
There is . general solicitr%
learn whether Gen. Harrison n
cnced any physical rain W. 4
sudden contact with q prcsides N
when he sat down on McKinl. 4
in New York. 1t is just possible
he crushed the bee -Detroit
Press
1t will be noted that the
ward movement of wages is particu
IL strong in those lines of indu
most directly affected by the do
cratic tariff. Evidently there ar
more presidencies in calamity how I
and the occupation of the high a
spellbindcr is gone forever.
Argus.
Its bad enough for Mel
when wages are being increas
other sections OF the countrY<
when Ohio manufacturing CT M
follow i'm the line it's positive CIV
IL Is possible that the recent ae IN
in Youngstown and Warren ha,
influenced by Foraker. kan
Times.
Mr.. Mckinley Is fust be
to realize that Foraker's ind l
rs the senatorial candidate of
republicans is worth mere
own Enforcement for IT,
Mr.. Mckinley was neve
valorcns. His tariff n
wholly specific, and too 81 al
st LOUIS Rspublia
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THE NEW SECRETARIES
President Cleveiand's Wisdom In tia
cent Appointments.

sfIf n IIfo.ntI
Mr. Cleveland has made an obv
excellent choice for the state -
rucnt. Mr.. Olncy is not only
and trusted adviser. in close sy.
with the Presidents ideas. but b
in equally close sympathy viii
late Nr. Gresham. who freqrcDtH
suited him, and who relied on his
mcnt. He will be prepared TO ad
istcr the department with entire
sistencv along the lines so far d
mined by his lamcnted predecessor
by the president lie will al
fully equal 10 any fresh require
that may present themselves
man OF ability and trained m
able of broad views. and at o
and candid. He cannot re.
completely than did AIR. Gr "A
influence Of the unscrupulou-S fneu
OF the administration, but by tempe
ment he is probably less SENSITIVE,
iieir shameful abuse The jingoes
whatever party. viii but waste Il
breath in railing Mt him, and ne !
present to them. as he certainly vii
any possible foreign opponents o
just American policy. an imPertg
able front.
The appointee 10 the department
justice. Mr.. Judson Harmon of
cinnati. hears an excellent rcputai
rs a lawyer and jrrist. and will dol
less perform the duties Of the Office
equately.-N. y. Times.
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a story j. told of q grocer engaged IL.
business in n London suburb, 10 the
effect that he once declined to attend a
very popular concert even though a
free ticket was offered him. ''lc sec,
he said to the person who gave him the
ticket. IF l went Id see 50 many pco-
pie who owe me money for groceries il
would spoil my fun. and the sight o
me would spc.. :....Sig-- X. a<aJ hcme. Z
-IiarDcr's Round Table.
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Cora--Id like to see myself fire OF q
pistol on tho Fonth.
Mcrritt-Of course you would. my
dear When woman fires pistol she
always shuts her eyes. Judge.
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Our stars tonight arc floating high.
To greet the stars that linc the ky;
Thee sparkle out from banners bright.
And those drop dowa their silver liEht:
while rocket stars between them 81
on sAining crrauds TO aud fro.
Youths Com panior-