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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-10

SAID a prominent republican to the
New York Mercury: Much scandal
has arisen in the past from the pres
ence of officeholders at state and ma
tional conventions. The evil has
been growing. and the elimination
was reached at Minneapolis in 1892.
Harrison was renominated by his own
oiiiceholders. That they did not rep
resent the republican party was
clearly demonstrated at tho election
which followed. | believe ut the
next republican national convention
that a rule will be adopted declaring
all oiliceholders ineligible to occupy
seats in the convention. There will
he no danger of oiliceholdcrs domi-
mating the republican convention
next year, but it will be well to es-
'ablish a precedent for the future.
II is also desirable that the Empire
state should put its foot down upon
this evil this year. II any Office
holders are elected TO our state con-
vcntion. l shall be in favor of kick
in. them out"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-10
HUMAN SUFFERING,
Sisc-sentiis of L. Is Useless and Could Be
Avoided.

Go through c crowd Of people, pre-
ferabiy city people; examine the tired,
anxious. wasted faces; remember your
life ana the lives CT the mel. whom you
have known intimately; recall the vio-
lent deaths. the suicides Of which you
have heard, aid ask yourself the reason
II ali this death. suffering and despair.
And you viii see. however strange it
nay appear. that the cause of nine tenths
II human suffering is TIE present life Of
the world; thar this suffering is useless /:
tia, 1t ccu.d &c avoided ana that the
majority Of men are martyrs 70 worldly
ideas.
Recently Gu a rainy :urday crossed
The market Eear the tower Of Soukharev
IL 4 street car Fer a third cf mile the
ar made its way through dense crowd
tGat closed ~ again behind Us. From
morning TIL evening these thousands of
E-en. ,..ost e them hungry and III rags.
iost.e eac.: other IL the ;nud, dispute,
deceive AID hate each other The same
thing goes OF IN the markets Of Moscow
and other cities. These men will pass
their evenings in the wine shops and
!aA'SA " 90 - ~ VI seen their uDits dliU CCT-
ucrs. Sunday l. their best day Monday
they begin again their accused exist
snce.
Think OK the existence of these men,
Of the situation which they abandon
and CT that which they choose. Consider
the labor to which they give themselves.
and you will see that they are martyrs.
All have LETT their fields. their houses,
their fathers and brothers. often their
wives and children They have renounc-
ed everything and come to the city in
order TO acquire that which the world
considers necessary. All of them are
there, from the operative, the coaciman
and the seaIstrcss to the wealthy mer-
chant, the office holder and the wives of
all of them, to say nothing of the tens
of thousands of unfOrtunateS who have
lost everything and live en- scraps and
brandy in the free lodging houses Go
through this crowd; watch poor and
rich alike: look for man who says
that he is satisfied and believes that he
possesses wilat the world deems necessa-
~. You viii hot find one in a thousand
Count Tolstoi.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-10
THE STORY OF A PORTRAIT.
How the Painting Was Rescued From an
Ignominious Fate.

Probably Chicago's first painting with
history was an excellent portrait Of OLE
of her fairest citizens-a belle of 1885,.
Fine work rs it was, however, at one
time there was imminent danger of its
becoming a decorative signboard of a
prominent local livery stable.
Long before the days OF the iron horse
a wandering artist strayed along what
is now the corner of Lake and Clark
streets, and there opened studio.
Among the early patrons of his brush
was dazzling creature who yearned to
have her beauty perpetuated upon can
vas. She was leader in the swelldom
of the town, the adored object of both
secret and outspoken admiration of all
the bachelors Of her set. Her family had
not come over in the Mayhower, but her
blood was the most cerulean in the far
away down east whence it came. Hence
it was with propriety that she proposed
to crafty her ambition, and posed, be-
decked with a wonderful "amazone"
and waving numberless plumes, disport-
ing herself with equanimity on the back
of rearing, plungoiS steed.
The artist had fine subject. Need
less to say he rendered it full justice.
When the canvas was finished, the i'm
pressive ensemble was placed upon OK
hibition in the artist s studio, and every
body who was anybody dropped in and
lavishcd his admiration upon it. After
time the novelty Of the display wore
OF. People had seen all they wanted Of
it, but tho fair cquestrienne's portrait
still hung upon its creators walls, I'M
claimed, and, alas, unpaid for. The
landlord CT the embryonic Sir Joshua
Reynolds grew unpleasant to him. He
became addicted to the abominablo
habit If dropping in upon the young
artist and making unnecessary remarks
about 1.-THE rent at all kinds Of mop
perfume moments, until at last life be-
came a burden to the child Of art, and
i'll despair he decided to return to his
native east and abandon all his dreams
Of fame in the wild prairie town of the
west.
Among tie irartistic and unpreten-
tious citizens Of the town was certain
highly prosperous stable keeper who was
aware Of the circumstances connected
with the unpaid for picture and the
painters impecuniosity. The night pre-
ceding the formers proposed departure
for the city Of his birth it was given
out among the good people roundabout
that the stable keeper had purchased the
famous portrait for $500, and that
henceforth it should be the attraction Of
Il. l.. L. l.
The rumor spread like wildfire within q
few hours, and at nightfall artist and
stableman had the satisfaction of re-
ceiving visit from the naughty rela-
tives Of the pictures original. The re-
quired sum was gladly paid by them.
Two hundred fell to the lot of the
shrewd liveryman, the painter received
his first price, $500, and every one was
serene over the historic transaction.
Chicago Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-10

CLINTON AGE: The advance of 10
per cent at Pullman is sumner on
McKinleyism. Ii these advances
continue all along the line as now
bids fair to be the case. and the I'M
employed grow beautifully less in
number as is in evidence every
where. there will be but little left Of
the Mckinley idea when the republi-
cans hold their national convention.
How Reed and Harrison and Allison
must chuckle as they see the smok-
ing chimneys. wages advance and the
number of idle men on the rapid
decrease.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-10
Are You Ever AnnoSed

BY a buzzing or roaring sound in
your head? Have you difficulty in
hearing distinctly? Are You trou-
bled with continual dropping of
mucus. irritating the throat and
causing you to cough? Is your
breath unpleasantly affected and ac-
companied with bad taste? Is your
hearing less acute? If so, you have
catarrh and should at once procure a
bottle of Ely's Cream Balm, the best
known remedy. Yhe Balm will give
instant relief.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-10
AT the Soldiers home at Quinc

AT the Soldiers home at Quincy
the actual membership is now 1.340.
During the fiscal year which closed
June 30 there were I3) veterans adj
mitted, whose average age is So
years, and who represent az counties
OF the state. or the new additions
3S7 draw pensions Of from IS to $50
Il month. There are 9lS pensioners
at the home. The superintendent
report shows that the home during
the last quarter stood at the head OF
all charitable institutions of the
state on the net cost per capita,
which was S24.15.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-10

The Clinton county. Iowa. papers
are petitioning the board OF super
visors there to submit to the tax
payers a bond issue to complete the
court house delayed through the
rascality of the contractors awarded
the undertaking Of constructing it.
Says one OF them, "Let the court
house be finished. 1t is q foolish
thing to stand up and scrap. or sit
down and cry over spilled milk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-10
The Discovery saved His Life.

G. Caillouette, druggist. Beavers
vile, H., says: To DIR. Kings New
Discovery owe my life. Was taken
with la grippe and tried all the ply
sicians for miles about, but of no
avail, and was given up and told
could not live. Having DIR. Kings
New Discovery in my store. l sent
for bottle and began its use, and
from the first dose began to get bet
ter, and after using three bottles was
up and about again. 1t is worth its
weight in gold. We won't keep store
or house without it." Get free
trial at Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug
store
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-10

EVERYWHERE the business boom
has been making itself felt. Mer-
chants in all branches Of trade re-
port reawakened activity. The
period o! doubt long since has passed
away. and the feeling is one Of hope.
and along with hope is an actual up
ward movement which has been es-
pccial!y pronounced during the past
month. Hurrah for the new condi-
tion of things. if it does displease Nc
Kinley'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-10
Hon. JOSEPH &. CANNON is out for

Hon. JOSEPH &. CANNON is out for
Cullom for president. Abiding to
this the Champaign Times says:
There are three reasons why Mr.
Cannon should support Mr.. Cullom
-Q because they are friends; (2)
because Illinois must stand by Hi
nois; (3) because Cnllom's election to
the presidency would make sena-
torial vacancy which Mr.. Cannon
hopes to fill. All three reasons are
real good -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-10
CURE FOR HEADACHE,

As a remedy for all forms Of head
ache Electric Bitters has proved to
be the very best. 1t effects perma-
nent cure, and the most dreaded ha-
bitual sick headaches yield to its in
tlucncc. We urge all who are af-
hicted to procure a bottle. and give
this remedy fair trial. In cases of
habitual constipation Electric BItters
cures by giving the needed tone to
the bowels. and few cases long resist
the use Of this medicine. Try it
once. Large BOTTLES only 80 cents at
Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug store.
BUCKLEN's ARNICA sALvE.
The best salve in the world for
cuts, bruises, sores. ulcers, salt
rheum, fever sores. letter, chapped
hands. chilblains. corns and all skin
eruptions. and positively cures
piles or no pay required. 1t is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction. or
money refunded. Price Is cents per
box. For sale by Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-10
With Tears In Her Eyes.
was thrown ON the world.

She was thrown ON the world
"Merciful heaven" she gasped.
Considerable turf was knocked of the
world where she struck it.
Before anybody could reach her she
had risen and was swiftly leading tei
bicycle away.-Town Topics.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-10

How charming is divine philosophy!
Not harsh and Grabbed. as dull fools
suppose, but musical. rs is Apollo's lute
and q perpetual feast Of nectarcd
sweets, where 10 crude slIrfcit reigns.-
Milton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-10
For Over Fifty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. II
soothes the child. softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for Giarrhoca.
Twenty-Five cents bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-10

PEORIA HERALD: The Springfield
Register says that it is supporting
free silver coinage at 16 to l ratio
not for the benefit OF the silver mine
owners. Very naturally, one will
wonder what the Register is support
inc it for.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-10
High Tarin or Low Tariff

does not interest the individual who
is suffering from collie or diarrhoea.
What he wants and wants badly is
Foley's Collie and Diarrhoea Cure
% cents and so cents.AN. F. Balm
sens drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-10
Don't Stop Him.

lie has n bad attack OF collie and is
making for NJ. +. Bahnsen's drug
store after n bottle of Foley's Collie
and Diarrhoea Cure-25 cents and so
cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-10

NEARLY million men who were
idle three months ago are now earn
ing good wages. How democratic
legislation ha, ruined" the coun-
tcv, quoth the Keokuk Constitution
DefnOcrat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-10
Lifelong Kesults,

Many girl, by using Zoa-Phora at
the opening period of womanhood
might be saved from lifelong suffer
ing and expense.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-10

~heD Baby was uek, We gave her CsAoriA
When she 5as . Child, she cried for Casf0iA
vhep she became Miss. she chung to Cast0iA
whsa she had Children, she gave them CaacelA
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-01
"MY FOOD DOES NIB NO COOD."

In any city there are many possible ways to travel from one point to another. But between the food on your table aud it's des- tination in the body there is only one road directly through the stomach. There is no going around the stomach or forcing a passage through 1t. Here the food is de- tained while for better or for worse. Here it must be digested-that is to say, changed, liquified and assorted for assimi lalion-or, failing that must lie here and ret, generating poisonous principles which enter the blood and set up diseased action throughout the system. This is iudiges- tion or dyspepsis-the condition that ex- ists when person says, "My food does me suo good. p
 Certainly not. How can it? The more he eats the more he suffers. The road -s blocked. No use putting more grain in the hopperawhen the mill cannot grind. Here are some of natures protests; Loss of ap- petite;i distress afteri eating; heartburn; palpitation; hashessof beat and cold; the rising of nRuseous acids and gases in the throat; furred tongue; dull and aching ! head pains in the chest and back; weari- ness, fatigue and worry; loss of sleep; cold hands and feet; yeilowlsh eyes and skin; weakness aud trembling; constipation; fsiiure of nervous force and courage, etc., etc. Cut of this teethng blockade in tue ' stomach may come any of a dozen local complainls-a common form of pseudo con umption among them. Yet you must eat or starve. Miserable dilemma.
 Drasiic measures won't do. Takea very littielight nourishment at first andimme- diateiy after 1t dose of the Shaker Digest- i've Cordial, the only radical effective remedy for Indig gestion or dyspepsfa-pre- pared by the Shaker community of Mt. L.b- anon, \. Y. It will relieve at once and cure quickly. Made from cultivated med icinal herbs and plants grown by the Shakers. Pleasant to the taste. painless and harmless. !.
 Trial bottles 10 cents. For sale by nearly all drup gists. z.s
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-01
OUR HOME CIRCUS.
PREPARING FOR THE GREAT EvENr-THE
 PARADE.

Tomorrow morniug the suu will shine upon as fair a sight as ever Birmingham has witnessed. The combined aggregation n of wonders possessed by the Sands & Astley circus will loom up in all their gigantic splendor when the grand street parade will traverse our principal thoroughfares. There can be little doubt of the streets be- ing thronged on this gala occasion. The immense canvas will no doubt be crowded |, and though it has seating capacity of nearly 4000, we can safely predict that sea of faces will look upon and admire the exhibitions during the entire stay of the circus, which will be for only two days, Tuesday and Wednesday, April aud B. Manager Joseph B. McMahon is now rec. ogniZsd as the Napoleon of the circus worlds His untiring energy, affable dis position and appreciative faculties are sure to bring financial and artistic success to his enterprise. By his dealings with the public of our city this winter, be has es- abolished reputation of which he may we'll feel proud. This will probably be the only big circus to exhibit n Birmin 2 h m for many months, and being home insti- tuition, crowded houses would be the on ly way to show how Birmingham citizens ap- preciate an organization which. expends thousands of dollars in our city during the winter months and helps to advertise our glorious climate, railroad facilities and man ufacturipg industries.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-01
TO THE PUBLIC.

We will be open for the ben- eft of the public Tuesday, April 2, in our new quarters, 1910 lst avenue, between 18th and 2Oth streets.
 We will open up the finest line of ladies' Oxfords, in all colors and all the latest styles, ever shown in Alabama.
 We lead the trade for big sales and fine shoes.
 We have engaged the finest shoemakers that were to be had in the country, and will make all kinds of tan, patent leather, kangaroo and calf shoes in all the modern styles. All kinds of repairing done. 1910 lst avenue. 55If
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-01
KillSPailina Minute
Cuticura Anti. Pain Plaster.
COLONIAL RELICS.

COLONIAL RELICS.
 The board Of woman managers of the Atlanta exposition are sending out the fol- lowing letter, which will be of interest to the Daughters of the Revolution in Ala bama:
 "We desire to call your attention to the woman's department of the Cotton States and International exposition, to open on September 15 next, at Atlanta, Ga. One of the imposing buildings on the grounds will be the woman's building, very artistic structure, which will be perma- nent and remain monument to the pluck of southern n women.
 rPerhaps the most attractive feature of the building will be the colonial exhibit, which will be arranged in the special fre- proof apartment built for that purpose, and known as Colonial hall. The entrance will be guarded night and day by our own pri- vate custodian in continental uniform. Every possible assurance of safety will be guaranteed. A catalogue, giving a short history of every article loaned, with name of owner, will be prepared. Transporta- tion will be free, and every package will be opened only in the presence of the chair also personally sec that they are properly returned to the owners at the close of the exposition.
 "There Is promise of rich Creole collec. ton from New Orleans, the valuable and historic hermitage relics of Tennessee and fine collection from Kentucky. Special collections from the states will be arranged to the best possible advantage, surmounted by their own coat of arms. A day will also be set apart for each state making an ex- ,hibit, when the local colonial committee will arrange ceremonies for the occasion. These celebrations will be attended with many social features.
 "1his colonial revival, so to speak, is the inspiration of several of the charter mem- bers of the Daughters of the American Rev olution. We are poor in relics, owing to the devastations of war, but rich in patri otic sentiment; we have made much his- tory and written little; we ask you to unite with us in this grand en terprise.''
 The letter is signed by Mrs. Thomas s. Morgan, Georgia state regent; Mrs. w. w. Gordon and Miss Jennie Mckinley, hon. orary state regents; Mrs. Hoke Smith and Mrs. Elizabeth Andrew Hill, vice. presi. dents general for Gsorgia, and Mrs. Albert Hill Cox, colonial committee.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-01
SADIE MARTINOT.

It is a relief to see an actress so original
 in her methods as Sadie Martinot, who ap'
 pears at the opsra house next Thursday iu
 the exquisite English comedy, "The Pass-
 port.'' There isn't another ou the En- | glish-s speaking stage with whom she can 1 be compared. Run through the long list
 of stars who have played here this and
 many seasons past and you will not find | another just like Miss Martinot.
 l There may be a difference of opinion l among the play goers as to Miss Martinot' s wisdom in stepping aside from the conven- | tional, but that is not the question:. In | these days of innitiation, when one discov- CTS performer who is so vastly different
 from all others, she ought to be encour- aged in her good work. < a Miss MartinoGh has been seen in this city
 before, bur not as star. On next Thurs- day she appears in asscomedy by William Yardley aud B. C. Stephenson. The title is' The Passport,' and though the scene of the first act is laid in Russia, the char
 acters, with one exception, are English. The first act is sort of prologue 10 the funnier and more interesting scenes later on. One great charm of the comedy is that
 it grows as it progresses. Many an other
 wise good play has been ruined by match less first act and weak succeeding ones. 1t
 is not so with "The Passport" which grows stronger from act to act, and the
 wiseskin the audience are not able 10 tell
 howthe various perpiexing complications are going to end uutil minute or so be-
 fore thedrop of the curtain.
 It would be a difficult matter, indeed, to
 select better company than the one
 which is found in Miss Martfnot's support.
 MT. Max Figman is a light comedian of exceptional abilities, and he is fully as
 successful as the star. Another great char
 acter study is the part of Greenwood, as
 played by MT. Joseph F. Brien. Mr. Sam
 Edwards contributes to the fun as the
 London merchanta Christopher Coleman.
 Mrs. Sol Smith is f1nny as Mrs. Coleman.
 MT. Oscar Kappa as the English swell, Henry Harris, who never says word, is excsedingly droll, and Miss Goldie Ed
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-01
THE HIBERNIANS.
HOLD AN INTERESTING MEErINa-TEN

HOLD AN INTERESTING MEETING-TEN
 NEW MEMBERS ELECTED.
 The Ancient Order of Hibernians held the first meeting yesterday afternoon since the annual ball and a large number of mem bers were present.
 President J. J. Curran was in his chair and Secretary J. McGovern at his desk.
 Ten new members were elected and will be initiated at the next regular meeting. Six names were also proposed for mem bership. Chairman Patrick Brenuen reported the ball financial success, and offered vote of thanks to all who aided in making it a success. vote of thanks was also voted to Alderman Harrington for music.
 A committee was appointed, with Hugh for the government and protection of the order. The meeting then adjourned. .ssas
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-01


 CINCINNATI. O., March 30.-The past factory in volume of business and prices obtained. There are still irregularities in demand, and reports from some sections indicate dullness and depression while con- siderable activity is noted in other quar- ters. Considering the country as a whole It is evident that the many orders received for small amounts and quick delivery show that the consumption Of iron is growing steadily. Buyers, as @ rule, are willing to keep their stocks low and depend on the furnaces 10 ship as needed. Some of the larger consumers have seen fit to cover re- quirements for remainder of year. The rank and file of the trade have not done so. should legitamate advance in prices he established, either by reason of the in. creased cost of coke or better demand there would be ,lrush to cover that would clean up stocks and put quotations on a much higher plane.
 There is considerable difference in the views of sellers, but most of them are act ing very conservatively. A few have put their figures at a point where they can not hope for orders now, but the majority of producers are willing to book con tracts on present basis for delivery during a reason. able time. It is thought best to allow ac- cumulations to be moved and the fact es- abolished that this is an improvement and not spurt. It is safe to say that buyers will not lose if they cover their wants for the next four to SIX months by contracting for standard brands at tue low range of values now existing.
 We quote for cash f. o. b. cars Cincin- natl:
 Southern coke, No. F'd'y:.sI9 30 to 10 %