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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-05
MYSTIFlEO AUTHORS.
Father Prort Made 1t His Business to Hoax
Notable Characters.

Father Prort Made 1t His Business to Hoax
Notable Characters.
Authors have often mystitied the pub
lie, but n man who made n business of
mystifying professional writers is not
able character. Such one, however.
was the Rev. Francis Mahony. better
known as Father Prout." His favorite
trick was to take well known and pop
ular poem, translate it into another Ian
guage, boldly assert that in its new
form it possessed great antiquity and
charge the author with having stolen it.
This trick he played on more than one
noted author during the early days OF
the present century, and each was sorely
puzzled to explain the identity Of the
poem which he knew to be his own with
that in a foreign language.
Prout translated Moore's "Go Where
Glory Waits Thee into excellent
French verse, attributed it to Nine. La
Comtesse de Chateaubriand and charged
Moore with having stolen it bodily. The
song, "Lesbia Hath a Beaming Eye"
he rendered into choice Latin and
claimed it rs youthful production of
his own, which he had once shown to
Moore. Another of Prout's achievements
was the translation of Wolfe's Burial
of Sir John Moore into French, claim
ing, at the same time, that the lines
were written by Colonel de Beaumanois,
who was killed at PoSdicherry in l749.
Not satisfied with this, he proceeded
further and translated the lines into
German verse and stoutly declared that,
while Wolfe had stolen from the French
poet, the latter had in turn pilfered
from the German, the latter poem hav-
ing, as lie stated, been written to COM
memorate the death and burial of the
Swedish General Toistenson, who was
killed at the siege of Dantzic. Poor
Wolfe was dunfounded ct seeing his
popularity disappear and was not much
comforted when the hoax was discov-
ered.-Philadelphia Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-05
SuNcientlY Rewarded.

The latest joke at the expense of the
Froach Society For the Protection Of
Animals is to the following effect: A
coantS-man, armed with an immense
club, presents himself before the presi-
dent Of the society and claims the first
prize. he is asked to describe the act of
humanity on which he POUNDS the claim:
II saved the life of wolf" replies
the countryman- Il might easily have
killed him with this bludgeon," and he
swings his weapon in the air, to the i'm
mense discomfort of the president.
but where was this wolff" inquiries
the latter. what had he done to your"
HE had just devoured my wife,"
was the reply.
The president reflects an instant and
then says, my friend, am Of opinion
that you have been sufficiently reward.
ed. New York Post.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-05
LEGAL.
JO>>>>~|>|~
Notice to Contractors.

SEALED proposals will &c received by the build.
ing committee OF the boarl Of supervisors OF
Rock Island county, Illinois. until June TO- 1895,
at Il o clock, noon, AT the Office Of the county
clerk of Rock island county. in care Of L. A.
johnson. chsirnan Of the building committee,
Tor excavatinv. Furnishing all matcrias $. and for
the construction aud erecting of the Bock Island
county court house. 10 he situated in the Court
House squsre. in the city of Rock Island. Illinois,
IN ACCORDANCE with the plans and specifications
and detail drawings To be on tie at the Office of
the county clerk Of Rock leland county, Illinois,
after May q, 1885. All bidders will be required
To accompany their bid with a certified check OF
-, oo.OO payable TO the order Of the county
treasurer of Rock Island county, Illinois, which
said check will be forfeited to the county of Rock
ls!ano in the event Of a failure OF the bidder TO
enter into coptrsct with said hoard OF super-
v,sors, should his hid be accepted. The party to
whom the contract Is awarded shall enter into
bonds for the faithful discharge of his duty in
the sum Of fifty Thousand collars ts.sn.Oo, APP
proved by the hail;iing committee. Said bids shall
be opened 10y the building committee Of the board
Of supervisors on Monday. June II: 1895 at I.
O'Clock. noon or soon there's fter as said buei-
ncss may be reached. The right is reserved tn
reject any and all bids II waive any defect or
informally in any bid ehould IL be decided to tho
b, ct interests OF the county 70 do so.
!. A. JOHNSON. Chsirman.
Attest: JAMES G. Barron. SECRETARY.
5. j. MAXWELL, JAMES H,ssoN.
NEIs PIERCE. w. p. QCAYLE,
F. NJ. SiNSET, w. II. CARLY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-05
B0NAPARTE.
Most Brilliant Military Episode
Known In History.
TEE CAMPAIGN OF AUsTERLITZ.
Utter Rout of Austrians and Russians on
His Coronation Anniversary Crowned
King Of Italy-Death of Pitt-Pcrsonal
Appearance ut Thirty-fve.


copyright, 1896. by John Clark Ridpath.l
XVL-FRoM NoTRE DANE TO AUsTER-
LITZ.
To the New French Empire tho Con-
sular Republic contributed one fact OF
transcenden. importance. That was the
Code Napoleon-a work which the EN-
peror regarded to tho end of his days as
his greatest gift to posterity. Before
the Revolution, Franco had had as
many laws as provinces. The cynical
Voltaire declared that in his country the
traveller must change his code as often
as he changed horses.
The question of unifying and nation
alizing the statutes of France had been
before tho States General at Versailles.
By that body the measure was remanded
to the National and Constituent Assem-
blies; by these, to the Conventions; by
that. to tho Directory; and by that, to
the Consulate. Here, then, had arisen a
power at last that was able to revise
and reform. A commission was appoint
ed by the First Consul. headed by the
great lawyer Tronchet, to reconstruct
the Jurisprudence of France.
In four months this commission made
its report to the Council of State. Ma
poleon personally presided. The project
of the commission was read, discussed,
and passed OH, clause by clause. On the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-05
TO THE EAST.

THROUGH CAR SERVICE
ROCK ISLAND TO ST. LOUIS.
Train leaving Rock Island at 500
a. m. carries through coach to st.
Louis. passing through Pekin, Hav-
ana. Springfield and Litchiield.
Lines east Of Peoria carry through
coaches and sleeping cars on night
trains to principle cities.
r. STOCKHOUSE,
Gen. Ticket Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-05
SANDER.

Twas but breath
And yet wcman's fair name wilted,
And friends once warm grew cold and Stilted
And life was worse than death.
One venomed word,
That struck its coward, poisoned blow,
In craven whispers hushed and low.
AID yet the wide world heard
Twas but one whisper-cne
That nuttered low for very shame,
That thing the slanderer dare not name
And yet its work was done.
A hint SO light,
And yet 50 mighty in its power,
A human soul in one short hour
Lies crushed beneath its blight
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-05
Hair.

The hair grows better in light than in
darkness, because Of the stimulating eff
feet Of light and sunshine. 1t has been
often noticed in the case of men who sit
in offices with one side always turned
toward the light that the mustache or
beard Of that side grows longer than that
ON the other
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-05
THE TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

NHICAGO. ROCK ISLAND PACIFIC
Rsilwsy-Depct corner Fifth avenue and
rhrty-rrss street. Frank II. Piuinmer. Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-05
Argument.

Newsboy-Paper, sir?
Solemn Looking Citizen-My dear
boy, would like to oblige you. but I
can't read.
Newsboy-Yes, sir. Want a shine?
Dem feet's with spendin nickel ON
II the head ain't.-Chicago Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-05

aDally. nDsuy except sunday. ttiolrg north.
tGoing south aid east. No. 10 runs between
Coca aspids and West Liberty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-05

Drink to Ne Only With Thine Eyes"
Is from n poem entitled ''Tho Forest"
by Ben Jonson. The air is an adapta-
ton from one of Mozart's opera melo.
dies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-05

In 1920 silk stockings sold in Paris
for Sc. They We're long, reaching above
the knee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-05

Copyright, 1896. By John Clark Ridpath.l
XVL-FRoM NoTRE DANE TO AUsTER-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-05

MO DISEASE has ever presented so many
poculiarities as LaGrippc. 40 disease
leaves It's vic.ims 50 debiitited, useless,
siccpless, nCrvclcss, - IaGrippe.
Mr.. d. ". Hilton, state agent 81 the Nut
ual Life Insurance Co, o. Kentucky, says:
'!n 1859 and 30 I had .wo severe attacks
OF LaGr!ppc, the last one attaching my ner-
vors system with such severity that my life
was dcspa!rcd Of. ! had not slept for more
than two months except by the use of mar
cotici that stupeied me, but gave me 10
rest. was only conscious OF intense mental
weakness, aconizing bodily pain and the
fact that ] wis hourly growing weaker.
when in this condition. CONNIE need using
DIR MIigs' Restorative Ncrvinc. In two days
began tO improve and in one months time
WAS cured much to tine surprise OF ali who
knew Of my condition. ] have been in cx-
cclcnt health since and have recommended
your remedies to many of my friends"
Louisville. Jan % 1896. ID. W. HrLTON.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-03
POLITICAL GOSSIP.

The veteran observer Of things political,
Colonel ID. c. Forney. ex-editor OF the
Philadelphia Press. but now resident OF
Washington. has Just made tour Of
PennsyIvaLia with eyes and rars alert.
and in consequence sends the Post lively
letter on the present political situation.
Among other things Colonel Forney says:
1.-THE real figures are, first. Senator Quay
and his liautenants, and arrayed against
these are the governor and his followers,
the most prominenet Of whom are Chris
Magee. OF Pttsburg and Dave Martin, of
Philadelphia, two Of the shrewdest polt-
ica1 workers In the state, and long
enough identified with its politics and
the. Republican party to understand all
about its management. To invite conflict
with these forces, and as can understand
1t, upon no other ground than purely per-
sonal ones, as Senator Quays position
seems to show, can only be explained on
the hypothesis that he has lost his head
In other words. that too much power has
made him mad. Granting him all the po-
l.tical sagacity his friends claim for him,
and his many strong traits Of character,
the strongest of which is his fidelity to his
friends, his position today In his. state,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-03
The Trolley and the Public

The Pittsburg Commercial-Gazette
thinks that IAN that is needed to keep
the trolley companies within reasonable
bounds is to pass and enforce proper
laws for their regulation. That may
look simple enough. but the question
suggests itself, How are such laws to
be passed and enforced? The people
have reserved ample power to deal with
the transportation. as with other prob
lens. but the difficulty is to choose
representatives who will pass efficient
laws and elect officers who will give
force and effect to any measures which
may be adopted. The responsibility
for the failure TO regulate the trolley
lines thus falls back upon the people"
Philadelphia, as our Allegheny con-
temporary poirts out, furnishes a case
in point. After n long and earnest
struggle the city councils finally passed
an ordinance compelling the use of
Tenders TO protect life and limb, and
the officers are making a determined
effort 10 enforce II. There is some con-
tention as 70 the meaning of the ordi-
nance. and while the police report that
$40 cars are being run by two compa-
nies without tenders. which are there
by liable to Il fine Of $40 per day for
1. #. oh hA Al, hot
they have complied with the require
ments os the ordinance. In other
words, it appears that what the COM
panies regard as a proper safeguard
the police consider no fender at all.
The matter has gone into the hands
Of the city solicitor. and bids fair to
reach the courts. which are expected
to interpret the ordinance accordin!:
to the manifest intent of the coun-
ellis in passing it. Since technical OBJ
iections have been raised which have
had the effect Of delaying the process
of collecting the fines. there is a possi-
bility that the companies may avoid
its payment altogether. particularly in
view of the fact that nearly all of them
have manifesteda a disposition to respond
to the requirements of the law. over
100 lives have already been lost from
trolley car accidents in that city, and
several hundred persons have been in
jured, so that some regulation is alb
solutely demanded.
The passage of a fender ordinance in
this city, and also the introduction and
partial passage of an ordinance regu-
lating the speed of street cars bring
this question home with direct force.
1t should be insisted upon by the city
authorities that whatever fender is
adopted shall be a real protection and
not a menace to life. And If the speed
ordinance passes, every effort should
be made to enforce it to the letter. This
much is Enthusiastically demanded by
public sentiment as a fair guaranty
against future accidents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-03
Affected Anxiety.

good deal or unjust criticism has
RECENTLY been manufactured by friends
OF certain faction at what is termed
the political "overactivity" Of Cover
nor Gastings. Because he has not
chosen, when attacked, to sit still and
Be trampied upon, but instead has taken
4 mans part in self defense, these
critics accuse him Of undignifled con-
duet, and affect to be grievously
shocked.
we dorfbt not that most Of this pro-
test Is put on for the occasion. and
would never have been heard Of had
he governor agreed to exert an equal
activity in the factional behalf Of sena-
tor Quay. Yet some Of IT may be sin
cere: and to those who are honestly OF
that kind Of opinion re desire 10 pre-
sent the question, what t-ane official,
when hit at. would not take measures
70 ward the blow on?
There has been, in recent years, a
J good bit oe pure moonshine in the pop
uiar idea Of politics. as some idealistIc
pursuit Ii whsch benevoience is the
guiding star and virtue its own reward.
But most men with eye-teeth cut know
that TIE old-style, Anslo-saxon no.
zion nowAdays politely rechristened
rseiptocity stiIl obtains to q consider
ehIs extent ana cannot be successfully
gltn0ssd W men occupying public Office
"A Governor Hastings is effectively
soting his administration, who can
hip7 I Indeed. who will howl ex-
~ Mhe because Of their own
~ ~ being worsted7
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-03
Stay and Fight lt Out.

Pastor Brooks. Of Memphis. has re-
signed the pastorats of . large and
influential Presbyterian church In that
city. 1t is said. because many Of his
members refused to heed his advice
urging them not to play progressive
euchre for prizes. Rev. Mr. Brooks held
that to play that fascinating game for
anything else than sheer amusement
was equivalent. In morals. to gambling.
But why resign? II Satan has been
assailing the spiritual welfare of his
parlshioners through the insidious me-
dunn Of card-playing, is 1t not Pastor
Brooks duty rather to redouble his
energies toward their protection. and to
put new moral pressure to bear upon
them In the hope OF inducing them TO
desist from the sinful practice? His
resignation will undoubtedly fill the
satanic soul with glee. since It appears
to be tantamount to beating a precipi-
tate retreat.
We advise Rev. Mr.. Brooks to recall
that resignation, and to stay on the
ground and fight 1t out. II social games
OF euchre are wrong his opposition to
them win win, some time. 1t Is a part
of his bounden duty as a pastor to be-
lieve in the final triumph Of the right.
Hence. he should have courage to stick
1t out. with sword cleaning and colors
proudly flying. Even the Evil One
respects bold fighter; and We dare
say that the same is true of the by no
means satanic Presbyterians Of Men,
phiS
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-03

receive Pennsylvania vote for presi-
dent. and this, added to the support he
is already sure Of in the South and
West. would nominate him..
1t is our belief that the people of this
section do not want to see J. Donald
Cameron in the white house. with Sena-
tor Quay placed in charge Of the federal
pie counter. Whether they agree with
or dissent from Cameron's silver views.
they do not recognize in him the quail
ties of craftsmanship which should be
possessed by n president of the United
States. Therefore. they will not help
Quay to land Cameron a winner. in en-
change for the federal patronage.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-03
Eiectricity's High Cost.

Experiments recently made on the
Nantasket Beach branch of the New
Haven railroad system leave no doubt
OF the feasibility of replacing steam
motors with electricity. That road is
devoted almost exclusively to summer
passenger traffic. Some time ago the
management put on electric motors and
they are still in use. with some prospect
Of permanent employment They are
reported as very efficient in making
quick starts and attaining high rate
Of speed. The patrons of the road are
pleased with these results Last week
some freight cars, heavily loaded. were
brought on to the line in order to test
the adaptability Of electricity to that
department Of regular railway traffic.
A car having four motors was attached
to the train consisting of eleven Of these
cars, and 1t was easily hauled over the
line G: rate Of about twenty-five miles
an hour. Then five additional cars
were attached, bringing the aggregate
load up to $50 tons, and this train
was hauled over the line and pushed
back again without any difficulty The
new motor meets all requirements as to
strength and speed. Not doubt ex-
lists on either of those essential points
But. as the Washington Post points
out, there is a third point Of scarcely
less Importance, the question Of cost
Strong pressure has been brought to
bear on the managers of the elevated
railroads in New York to induce them
to adopt electric motors. They have
been alternately coaxed and bullled, but
they decline to make the change, bas-
ing their declination on economic
grounds. 1t has been suggested that
they owe to the public so large a weight
Of obligation that they should be WILL
ing to adopt the latest Improvement,
willing to do away with the steam
smoke anu CII1ueTS WIllCH lHey IOW ulS-
tribute alike on the just and the unjust,
even at sacrifice Of some part Of their
dividends, but they do not yield to
that argument. They are in the rail-
road business to make money. not for
sentimental purposes. 1t Is stated that
tn head of the Westinghouse company
refuses to advise a change on the
ground that the first cost could not be
overcome by consequent reduction Of
expense of operation"
No doubt this difficulty will yet be OBJ
Waited. 1t certainly will be II capitalists
shall adequately realize the economic
possibilities of scranton's culm heaps,
and shall convey electricity by induc-
,lton from the anthracite coal fields to
distributing stations in the large cities.
at paltry fraction Of the present cost.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-03
Scranton and Willard.

n Is kind in the Scranton Republican.
(which a few days ago was exploiting
Judge Wizards alleged ''mercurial
temperament and otherwise revealing
its previously masked treachery to Mr..
Willard. now to declare that there is
no division among Lackawanna Repub-
(icans as to an earnest support of Judge
Willard for nomination at the coming
convention" But everybody knows by
this ir,e how much dependence is to
be placed in the word of Joseph A.
Scranton. The Republican editor is
probably loyal to Mr.. Willard at this
time through necessity; he would
doubtless be quick to use the assassin's
knife II he could safely do so in fur
therance of his own ends.
The editor of the Republican Is
pleased to call The Tribune number
Of pleasant names, for which compli-
menta 1t makes it's best bow. We are
never so sure that We are on the right
track as when we win from back Num-
bers like J. A. Scranton the tribute Of
envious abuse 1t would doubtless be a
tee thing for your Urcle Joseph to be
Su11sd NQut of his impending political
grave vJneans Of vigorous grasp on
Matthew Stanley Quay's coat tails; bu:
we fear It win never occur.
Talking about money In politics, how
much cash did Editor Scranton's ennis
sary get last week from Senator An
drews for use in this section. in Quay's
interest?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-03
II Is Now Easily Chief.

Troy, N. Y, Press: "Livy S. Richard
three years ago left Troy to become the
editor of the Scranton Tribune. Under
his direction 1t has grown In popularity
and prosperity until now 1t is easily chief
among the dailies of the city. The Troy
friends of Mr.. Richard are not surprised
at his success. Recently the fourth ami.
Versary of The Tribune was observed by
issuing a souvenir in the form of half-tone
portraits OF the attaches of the Office
eighty-one in all.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-03
BEL 7 , GAP
AMID BALL


Clarence M. Florey, the
sporting goods dealer of Wyo-
ming avenue, has devised a
scheme to keep the boys in
terested in the matter of base
ball. With every ten cent
ball or bat he will now give a
fine cap and belt, which are
uniform. Among the hustlers
is Mr.. Florey.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-03
FOUR YEARS OLD.

Scranton Standard: "The Tribune Is
sued a handsome souvenir on Saturday
last In honor OF ITS fourth anniversary, In
the shape Of 4 half-tone plate print. con-
tanning portraits OF nearly all Of its en-
rleyss. The Tribune. under the direction
Of Editor Livy 3. Richard. has become one
OF the leading papers In Pennsylvania,
ana 10 noted far and near for its independ-
ence and high moral standing In Journal
ism. The Tribune Is not sensational. but
It prints the news upon all occasions and
Is the fearless advocate Of many needed
reforms In Scranton. The Tribune Is n
paper Of which all intelligent Scranton
ians should feel proud"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-03
Relieving an Anxious Friend.

For the relief of the esteemed Pitts
ton Gazette we desire to say that The
Tribune's opinion as to the impropriety
Of the commissioner ef banking simul-
taneously holding the political office Of
state chairman has not changed in the
slightest. We regard such double ten
ure as the one weak point In the ad-
ministration's otherwise conclusive
case: and we hope yet to see Judge B. F.
Gilkeson resign one job or the other be-
fore August 2S.
But this is a minor question compared
with the broad issue whether Senator
Quay shall put halters On the Republi-
can governors of this great common
wealth. We admire Senator Quay's
gifts Of leadership as much as
anyone. but we do not believe that even
he is big enough man to claim pro-
prietorship over the government Of
Pennsylvania and over all the people
that dwell therein.
Do we make our point clear?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-03
A Magnificent Ncwsnn ncr.

Scranton Sunday News "The Tribune
is surely magnificent newspaper. 1t Is
fully In touch In all departments with
metropolitan journalism. Its growth Is
Justified by Its superior excellence. Lvy
5. Richard attending to editorial matter
and James +. Mitchell looking after the
local department are sure to present some
thing bright daily"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-03
Evidence OF Remarkable Pros pcrity.

Buffalo News: 1.-The Scranton Tribune
has just just celebrated its fourth anniver-
sary In unique and most agreeable way.
1t issued a handsome lithograph group of
the photographs Of all the members OF It's
business editorial and mechanical STATS.
The sheet contains eighty-one portraits
and n fine picture of The Tr;bune's build
Ing. 1t is evidence Of remarkable prosper
ity and would do credit as II display of or
gan!zing force and enterprise to n much
older paper"