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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-13

JUpGrSG from the number Of pres
idential postoflices in Illinois rang
ing from 81 900 to $4,000 per annum
In salaries, as enumerated in The
ARGUS tho other evening, the terms
Of the republican incumbents OF
which have been permitted to run
up to the limit, none can doubt the
entire sincerity Of President Cleve-
lands civil service convictions. No
stronger proof Of his determination
to conduct the machinery of the
government on a non-partisan basis
could be presented. 1t would have
been vastly different had the condi.
tions been reversed and the post.
masters been democrats holding over
under republican administration
in truth there would have been nc
"hold over" about it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-13
Grim Humor of Germany.

A Berlin journal recalls the fact that
the brilliance of German humor remain
ed quite undimmed during the trying
times of 20 years ago. In the autumn of
1870 the German humorist naturally
drew much of his inspiration from the
political events Of the day. Among the
pleasantries related by our contempt
rary is the reply Of Berlin photog-
rapher to firm in frontier town which
had asked for supply of photographs Of
German generals as soon as the war was
declared. 1--WE have no more copies
left, the answer ran, ''but we are send.
ing you the originals. On Aug. 8,
1870, the following telegram appeared
in Berlin paper under the heading OF
--latest News ''St. Helena, Aug. Z.
Have finished sweeping; the apart.
ments are ready" In sending from
France 2 louis or to the King William
Aid society a German wrote: 81 glad.
ly send these 2 louis to the King Viii.
liam Aid society. 1t will be William
himself who will supply us with the
third - A riddle written in French by
German humorist asked the difference
between Napoleon and Napoleon III.
To this the answer was, Napoleon I 9
en- genie, Napoleon III a Eugene. -
London News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-13
Take That Desk.

Able Editor-Want a position, eh
Do you understand the Irish question?
Applicant-Um.t to tell the truth, ]
don't know anything about the Irish
question.
Are You familiar with international
law:''
"No; can't say that ann
Have you followed up the various
African and polar explorations and have
you all the localities at your finger
ends, so that you could write column
after column on the subject without ex-
hausting yourself?"
IL never took any interest in such
things"
care you thoroughly familiar with
French, German and Russian politics?''
Il don't know anything about Eu.
ropean squabbles and don't want to-"
"Young man, take that desk there.
I shouldn t wonder if you could make
a paper that sensible people would like
to read. London Tit Bits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-13

depends on themselves and the pro-
per discharge of their duties. with
out reference to any outside infiu-
ence, political or otherwise.
POSTMASTER generals order No.
235, issued June 5, 1894, was new
departure, and for the first time in
the history of the free delivery ser
vice entities carriers to copy of the
charges and a right to be heard be-
fore punishment:
..In view of the great saving
effected and the general improve
ment in the service, especially in the
large cities, would recommend the
employment of a number Of men in
the larger offices whose regular duty
it shall be to inspect the work of
carriers. make suggestions as to ex-
tensions and changes Of routes, aud,
in fact. to have a general supervi-
sion of the work of carriers outside
of postoffices."
Mr.. Jones goes on to report on all
the transactions of his department
statement of actual savings:
Actual savir g by reason o. Investigation
Of over-iims claims ..............s $50 oco
ping Of overtime -............o.. a5o,eoo
Estimated saving because OF the STOP
ping of Underline. ...... $1,000
Actual saving by reductions of the f1rce 2I3 90
Actual saving on KEY deposits up 10 Sep.
'ember, new and original saving. 1850
Actual saving in postal static. s....... 14443
Actual saving in leases, etc............. :640O
Actual saving in clerk hire ............ 1880
Actual raving on safes ................. g 16G
Actual saving on telephones ......... 2,i6;
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-13
An lmnnrfnnf Renorf

The report of First Assistant POST
master General Frank II. Jones of
the secret Investigations of the oper-
alton Of the carrier system through
out the country, is one of the most
important and significant ever made
by first assistant postmaster gen.
cral. After explaining the circum-
stances which led to the employ
ment Of the secret agents in the
overtime claims OF letter carriers
which at the beginning OF the ad-
ministration were found to aggre-
gate over sl,5OO,00O, and overtime
accommodating ut the rate Of $780,
600 per annum. Mr.. Jones says
that five years had passed since
the enactment Of the eight-hour
law, May "a. 1888, and the appro-
pria;ion OF the intervening years,
notably that for the fiscal year 1885,
1899, had especially been increased
to enable the department to meet the
requirements of the law. yet no APP
probable decrease in the annual ac-
emulation of overtime had been
made. The effort made by former
administrations TO obtain a strict
compliance with the law resulted in
its evasion. This alarming condition
led the department to adopt decided
measures and the secret investiga-
ton was one. The report speaks
OF the practice Of carriers in falsify-
ing trip reports on official time
records and hence the thought of
putting emis.aries on their trail.
In explanation Of his move to have
the carriers closely watched, Mr..
Jones says:
"For the purpose OF making car
riers' trip reports records of facts
which would stand in the court OF
claims. and to give the department
full knowledge Of the exact time
daily consumed by carriers in the
performance Of their official duties.
i issued the following order, dated
Aug. 20, 1891:
Postmaster Sir: Inyes.
LEGATIONS recently conducted at sew.
eral postoiiices show that it has be.
come a custom among letter car.
riers to enter on their daily trip re.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-13
Words Fail

To express the gratitude Of many who
despaired Of help, but have been cured by
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-13

Tow PLA1T is looking for the man
who started boom for Whitelaw
Reid for president.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-13

The report that Hon. John G.
Carlisle. kentucky's talented states
man. may be appointed to the United
States supreme court vacancy by
President Cleveland will be received
with sincere qualification all over the
land. Should MIR. Carlisle leave the
cabinet Ex-Secretary Charles S.
Fairchild. of New York, may fill out
his term.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-13

SENATOR ". X. ALLISON, Iowa's
favorite republican son, is in Chi
cago seeing IL he can arrange for the
endorsement Of Illinois for the presi-
Dental nomination. OF course, John
X. Tanner. the mouthpiece of our
Shelby. will be able to impart the in
formation desired without much
parley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-13
Bucklen's Arnica Salye

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. It is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, OF
money refunded. Price rs cents per
box. For sale by Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-13
For Over Fifty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea.
Twenty-Five cents bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-13

~ saNihSs-ss.- - o,Doi
Mr.. Jones recommends to the post
master general the following appro-
priations for the postoffice service in
the next fiscal year: Compensation
Of postmasters, $17,O00,OO0. an in
crease Of $1.O00.O00; clerks in post
offices. $10,500,000, an increase of
s4OO, 900: rent, fuel and light for
first and second class offices. $780,
900; rent, fuel and light for third
class offices, 100000; miscellaneous
incidents, $3.50, 900; advertising, $751;
900; rental cancelling machines,
$50, 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-13
You

Ought to know that when suffering
from any kidney trouble that a safe,
sure remedy is the Clinic Kidney
Cure. Guaranteed or money re.
funded. For sale at NJ. F. Bahnsen's
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-13

Now an up-to-date exchange asks
IL the European powers are going 20
celebrate Thanksgiving with Uncle
Sam and eat Turkey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-13
Notice of Dissolution

The firm Of Wright & Sherrer has been dis
solved by mutual consett. The firm il succeeded
by Wriga' & Barber, who will assume all liabilities
and collect all outstanding accounts.
SAN R. WRIGHT,
j. ". SHERRER
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-13

DRAKE ran 1000 votes behind his
ticket in the state of Iowa and IS
votes behind at his own home. 1t
was evidently not Drake victory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-13

whG BABY wac sex. ve gave her Caanria.
Vkso he >as . Child, she cried for Cs1rsa
Nm shs became Mis-. she chung to C.sexaA
vhm shs Rad Children, she shsm Css>us
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-09
1W4

"While down in the southwestern part
Of the state some time ago. says w.
Chalmers, editor of The Chico (Cal.) En-
terprise, II had an attack of dysentery.
Having heard of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy | bought
a bottle. A couple of doses of it COM
pleteIy cured me. Now | am a champion
of that remedy for all stomach and bowel
complaints" For sale by John Molzahn.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-09
The COUNTY Fair.

The most successful fair which the
Jefferson County and Rock River Val
ley Agricultural society has held for
many years was the one at Jefferson
last week. Ideal weather, frst-class
attractions and good exhibits brought
out large crowds. the attendance on
Thursday being probably the largest
in the society's history. There were
10000 or $4,000 people on the grounds
that day, and the attendance on Friday
was about 5000. The ball game on
Wednesday between Jefferson and Pal
myra was won by the former, 26 to 6,
while on Thursday Edgerton defeated
Jefferson by a score Of II to 8. The
races Thursday afternoon resulted as
fO11auc.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-09
umlnarle!
JUST

Anew consignment ofClaret, Gutede Ell
and Riesling, direct from California.
These wines are unexcelled for purity
and strength. Try them.
MoLzAHN & FEIssT,
Telephone 96. Third street.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-09
Friday morning the bicycle races

AEANWy HAA% NHO VIVA N
took place with the following results:
One mile noyice-C. N. Crittenden, Hebron,
Tno,nio Lake Mills third iimo 2.sesI
One mile handicap-F. N. HackettI75 yards),
Palmyra, first; A. Stoltz (scratch), Milwau-
kee, second; j. r. Litele (75 yards), Lake
Mills, third. Time, 2:31.
Boys race, one-half mile-H. L, Mack, Fort
Atkinson, first; Bert Winslow, Fort Atkin-
son, second; George Loomis, Lake Mills,
third. Time, 1:3S.
Two-mile handicap-A. Stoltz (scratch),
first; F. N. Hackett (l5O YARDS, second; M. S.
O'Brien (scratch( third. Time, 5:29.
In the afternoon the horse racing
took place, and it was decidedly the
best afternoons races of the meeting,
Tempest N. getting the track record
in the third heat of the fr~ee-for-all.
Summaries:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-09
A RETIRED BUSINESS WOMAN.
a Page From Her History.

The important experiences of others are
interesting. The following is no exception:
years, much of that time very seriously. For
five years I was treated by one physician con-
t%inuously. Twas in business, but obliged to
retire on account of my health. A ply
stefan told my friends that / could not live q
month. My feet and limbs were badly swol-
len, and / was indeed in - serious condition
when a gentleman directed my attention to
Dr.. Miles New Heart Cure, and said that his
sister, who had been afflicted with heart dis
ease, had been cured by the remedy, and was
again q strong, healthy woman. i purchased
a bottle of the Heart Cure, and In less than
an hour after taking the first dose 1 could
feel a decided improvement in the circulation
of my blood. When had taken three doses |
could move my ankles, something | had not
done for months, and my limbs had been swol-
len so long that they seemed almost purified.
Before / had taken one bottle OF the New
Heart Cure the swelling had all gone down.
and I was sc much better that | did my own
work On my recommendation six others are
taking this valuable remedy."-Mrs Morgan,
$50 w. Harrison ST., Chicago, Ill.
DR.. Miles New Heart Cure, a discovery of an
eminent specialist in heart disease, issold by
all druggists on a positive g~uarantee,or sent
by the DR.. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind, on
receipt of price, 81 per bottle, six bottles for
S., express prepaid. 1t is positively free from
ell Opiates or dangerous drugs
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-09
FOR SALE OR RENT.

Dwelling and three acres in Third
ward, on easy terms. Call or address
A. H. FINCH,
SAP Milford street,
Iva Watertown, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-09
HUncle Toms Cabin

"Uncle Toms Cabin" was given to
the public at a time when all civilized
humanity were hesitating between
their p~rejudices and their established
modes of thought and the growing con-
viction felt in their innermost heart
that slavery was all wrong. One result
was the testimony of many colored per-
sons and fugitive slaves who said to
Mrs. Stowe, "Since that book has come
out everybody is good to us" 1--WE
find friends everywhere" Its Won
derful how kind everybody is"
In England many demonstrations
we're made by ti-slavery societies,
and many addresses we're presented
the author, and even when the civil
wal was initiated the workingmen of
England did not lend themselves to
any popular movement which would go
to crush the oppressed in America, al
though this wal brought hardship to
their very door.
Among the noble ladies of England
the book had many fervent admirers.
It is a significant fact that the queen of
England, in concurrence with Prince
Albert, steadily resisted every attempt
to enlist the war-like power of England
against the Northern states. In fact
Vic dpPOdIduCC Vi lutS WOIh uCN6IOpeO
the latent sentiment against slavery,
and was a potent factor in enlisting
men in the ranks of those actively en-
gagged in suppress1ng it.
The Davis & Cook Twin Sisters colos-
sal spectacular "Uncle Toms Cabin
will appear at the Concordia Opera
house, Friday, October IL.
Milwaukee, Semi-CentenniaI Cele.
bration.
Great preparations are going forth
for the celebration of the fftieth ami.
versary of Milwaukee's charter. Ar.
rangements are being made to accom-.
modate one of the largest gatherings
people Milwaukee has ever witnessed
The official program has not yet beer
definitely arranged, but the following
is a br ief synopsis:
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER Is.
Parade in the forenoon.
Receptions, speeches and concert il
the afternoon.
Illuminated bicycle parade in til,
evening.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER II.
Forenoon will be devoted to SHOWN,
visitors points of interest in the city
receptions, etc.
Parade in the forenoon.
Fireworks in the evening.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-09

Confusion as to the choice of a blood
purifier is unnecessary. There is but
one best Sarsaparilla, and that is Ayers.
This important fact was recognized at
the Worlds fair. Chicago, 1898, being the
only blood-purlfer admitted to be placed
on exhibition.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-09

RARE CHANCE TO BUY COAL CHEAP
Will meet lowest price made on best
hardcoal for INN ediate delivery.
THEo. HUBER,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-25
daily gsuarbre gauraat

CAkDs OF TRANKs. OBITUARY NoyIcBs. HRso-
LOTIONS OF RESPECT, Erc.. will be charged at
the rate # ten cents per line. No charges
less than sevepty-ive cents.
ALL ADVERTISING ANNOUNCEMENTS OF EN-
whose object is the raising OF
money will be charged at the rate Of fifteen
cents a line.
ADVERTISING NOTICES, news form, will be ex.
ciuded from cur local columns, except such as
refer to advertisers occupying space in our
advertising columns, and will be run under a
separate head on one of the local pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive the JOURNAL
promptly will confer favor by notifying tn
office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-25
i DYING CONGRESS.
Voting Extra Pay to Clerks and Employees
m New Member Sworn In.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-Edwin J. Jor.
dan, elected to succeed Myron B. Wright
late representative from the 18th Pennsyl-
vania district, was sworn In Saturday as
member Of the house.
After some brief routine morning busi-
ness the house went into committee OF the
whole and resumed the consideration OF
the deficiency bill While q series OF
amendments to give extra compensation
70 various empl oyees Of the house was be-
ing adopted Mr.. Dingley rep, Me- pro-
tested mildly against the prodigal liberal
ity which was being shown in the matter
OF voting extra compensation to employees.
"Ths number Of infants Herod killed"
smilngly replied Mr.. Breckenridge OF
Kentucky, in charge Of the bill, lis
great deal larger than those who have been
allowed to escape"
Mr. Tracey dem, N. ", offered an
amendment to give the employees OF the
house and senate an extra months pay.
Mr.. Sayers attempted to amend this
proposition by excluding from the'beneilts
Of the amendment those employees VINO
had been voted extra compensation, but
his motion was voted down.
Mr.. Livingston (Dem. Ga) offered an
other amendment to that of Mr.. Tracey to
rive an extra months pay to the individ.
nal clerks to members. The chairman OF
the committee Of the whole (Mr. Tarsney)
ruled that Mr.. Livngston's amendment
was out Of order, whereupon the latter ap-
pealed from the decision Of the chair. The
decision was not sustained-S7 to "a. Inc
action OF the committee, therefore. made
Mr.. Livingston's amendment in order.
During the progress of the debate on
these amendments the doorkeepers ana
other employees Of the house crowded up
the aisles and the galleries were filled
with clerks, all manifesting the deepest
interest in the result. Mr. Savers, chair
man Of the committee on appropriations,
yehemently protested against the Livings-
ton amendment, which he said proposed
to give to members 500 for extra clerks
"who do not pay out S25 month for clerk
hire
"Who are theyi Name them" shouted
q chorus of members
"There are quite number of them, re-
sponded Mr.. Savers both Mr. Turner
and Mr.. Black OF Georgia. unders tand.
do not pay more than s25 q month for
clerk hire
In the Senate.
A memorial from the legislature OF
Idaho was presented to the senate, protest
ing the pooling bill as plan to place the
railroads in the hands OF vast syndicate
and thus crush competition under the
iron heel Of monopoly.
Mr.. Voorhees,, chairman Of the finance
committee, presented comprehensive
resolution for an investigation by the
committee of the effect OF the tariff and
internal revenue laws.
Mr.. Wolcott (Rep., Colo.) then came
forward with an interesting proposition
authorizing the creation OF an American
commission to act with foreign countries
should they take the initiative in an in
ternational monetary conference. The
plan was Offered as IN amendment to the
sundry civil bill now on the calendar and
about TO DO taken up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-25
THEY ARE FOOLISH.
The French Trying TO Prevent Importation OF
American Cattle.

Paris, Feb. 24.-At a cabinet meeting.
today, NJ. Gadaud, minister of agricul-
ture, made an order in council forbidding
the importation Of American cattle into
France on account of the Texas fever and
pleuro-pneumonia, with which they are
alleged to be affected. This order was
undoubtedly the outcome of the persistent
protectionist agitation in the rural dis
tricts of the north Of France. Ever since
the new cabinet entered office M. Gadaud
has been beseiged by agrarian populations
and netitioners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-25

The KeDncbcc Steam Cleaner Is open
and running early this season, for the BEN
eft OF early housekeeping. The regular
running days are Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday of each week. Send in your Or
ders the day before running days in the
early A. NJ. Please remember this. Ken
IIebec Steam Carpet Cleaner, City.
feb20d2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Aver entertained
party at whist, Friday evening, with six
tables To Mrs. c. H. Blackington the
ladies first prize was awarded, it being a
silver back comb and Harry Brooks got
the gentleman's, a silver court plaster
holder. Refreshments were served and
good time enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-25

Hon. James III. Littlefield of Prospect,
was at the Capitol, Saturday. Mr.. Little
field ably represented his district in the
House of Representatives in 1887 and
again in 1893.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-25

is the truthful, startling title of q book
about No To BAG, the harmless, guaranteed
tobacco habit cure that braces up nicoti-
nized nerves, eliminates the nicotine
poison, makes weak men gain strength,
yipor and manhood You run no ,physi-
cal or financial risk, as No-To- BAG is sold
by f. G. Kinsman under a guarantee to
crlre or money refunded. Book rree Ad-
dress Sterling Remedy Co., New York or
Chicago. jan2Sdlmfolrm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-25

Ladies are beginning to prepare for
warmer weather, and Russell & Weston
are prepared to supply them with an ex-
ceptionally elegant line of cotton UNDER
wear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-25

The prevailing dullness of the past year
or more at North Dexter is about being
broken, as the new wooden company is
about to start up its mill. Some of the
old machinery has been replaced by new,
particularly in the spinning department
1t is hoped the new venture will be pros-
porous. The old company sank about
$40, 900 in two years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-25
REPUBLICAN CITY CAUCUS.

The Republicans Of therity OF Augusta are
requ, sted to meet at common council room on
Friday evening March ], at 7.S0 O'Clock for the
purpose of nominating candidate for mayor
Per order.
REPUBLICAN, CITY COMMITTEE. Il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-25

Republican ward caucus will be held
in ward four. Thursday, Feb. 2sth at
p. NJ, to nominate candidates for ward
officers