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Evening star., 1895-11-09
and everywhere there was confusion that

and everywhere there was CONFUSION tndt
seemed tumultouS.
An orator was addressing crowd at
street corner; he wore the honored uniform,
but his speech was not the reminiscent talk
which Lucius yearned to hear The orator
was a candidate for some local political
office mis- eloquence burned incense to his
ambition.
A stranger accosted Lucius civilly: "You
are one of us?" he asked.
II am an old soldier" said Lucius.
Il thought so," said the stranger, Il am an
old soldier, too. I am an applicant for the
post office at Four Corners Mo-, and solicit
you as an old comrade in arms to sign my
application"
OF course, Lucius complied with the re-
quest. He signed forty-three similar appli-
cations that evening.
Lucius Jared i'll that night Oh, but 1t was
hot. and brewers will snore!
Didn't hear dogs bowling all night?"
asked Lucius next morning.
Like as not you did, said the landlady.
The dog pound is just back Of the house.
and I've noticed that at this season of the
year the poor creeters is awfully bothered
with insomnia"
Going out upon the street, Lucius saw a
nandSomcly-dressed man. who appeared to
be weeping. The man allowed that he was
an old soldier from Chicago. He showed
Lucius telegram saying: Come at once;
Mamie was his only daughter.
IF she is sick. why don't you go homer"
asked 1.ucius. He pitied the the distressed
father.
II have barely time to catch the train as it
is, and have hardly money enough by me
in currency to take me through" sobbed the
poor fellow. Then he wondered (audibly)
whether Lucius would be willing to cash his
check for fifty dollars.
Il reckon I'll have to do it," said I.ucius
although it won't leave me much change to
run on TIL the bank opens"
Unhappy, thrice unhappy Lucius! Be
guiled by sentimental vanity to leave a
pleasant, prosperous home to brave the ma
lignities of the hot and dusty and sinful
metropolis. and to fall presently victim to
the arts OF the swindler-oh, thrice unhappy
Lucius, say we!
But happy Hank Baker! Happy in the
possession of that wooden leg, enduring
trade mark of and most honorable monu-
ment to thy patriotic valor; happier still in
the boon of far-seeing, forceful spouse
who, by the simple act of comprehending
Evening star., 1895-11-09
Nancibel.

rom the Chap Book.
The ghost Of wind came over the hill,
While day for a moment forgot to die,
And stirred the sheaves
OF the niillet leaves,
As Nancibel went by.
Out Of the land of Long Ago,
Into the land of Bye and Bye,
Faded the glecm
OF journeying dream,
As Nancibel went by.
Evening star., 1895-11-09
stern Parental Revolution,

From the Chicago Tribune.
Father" said Sammy, 1.-The teacher says
you ought to take me to an opticians. He
says I've got astigmatism-"
Got what?"
"Astgmatism."
well, if he don't thrash that out of you,"
reared Mr.. Wipedunks, Il will"
Evening star., 1895-11-09
G e t t Ill | N /!
DIR. Edison's Obesity Pills,
Salt and Bands Take
Off Fat.

From her residence on II street. Mrs. Jane Hur.
ley Thomas writes: Il have taken Dr. Edi.
sons Obesity Pills and Fruit Salt i've weeks.
They have reduced me % pounds and greatly i'm.
proved my too fat hips and abdomen
Writing from tie State Department, Julia Lloyd
Dana says: DIR. Edison's Obesity Pills and Salt
have. In seven weeks reduced my weight 80 pounds
and rendered me much more graceful, well
healthy. ! am Recommending them to fat lady
fr.erds"
Writing from tie Washington woman's Club.
Mrs. kite Richards Reynolds says: DIR. Edison's
pills and Salt have reduced me about 33 pounds
in 80 days. cured me of Indigestion and completely
banished uns!chtly liver spots which had long
marred my complexion"
Col. Thomas West, Treasury Department says:
L have. in four weeks. reduced my abdominal
measurement inches with DIR. Edisons Obesity
Band"
OBESITY Pills. 81 so n bottle. or three bottles fos
81 enough for treatment.
Obesity Fruit Salt is 81 bottle
Obe.ity Band. any size up TO SO inches Is $250s
10 cents extra for zach additional inch in length.
Send all mail. Q. .. ID. orders TO us.
lady expert will be at E. p. Mer.zs Pharmacy,
llth and sts. every day hereafter to explain the
methods Of reducing flesh By our obesity @ iTeatnen
GOODS ARE KEPT IN STOCK AT
e. T. MEETZ'S PHARMACY,
11th and W.
c. G. SIiMS' PHARMACY.
1346 n. Y. NV.
Send for lilo" to Cure Obesity" "a newslapa
columns written by distinguished authors; numer
Gus illus. stations and 200 testimonials.
LORING & CO.. General Agents. United States
Chicago Dept. 40 10. No. 1l9 State street
New York city. Dept. e. No. ~ W. 22d street.
ocl4-66d
Evening star., 1895-11-09
Opinions in Regard to the Result Of
Such a Change.
WHAT WELL-KNqVN PEOPLE SAY
Criticism Of Congress as Well as
Of the Gentle Sex.
SOME SPICY LETTERS
Copyrighted, 1895, by Frank G. carpenter)

HE NEW WOMAN"
is rapidly coming to
the mt in the
United States. She
already votes in many
localities. and within
the past year she has
made herself felt in
many of the states
upon the public school
boards. The question
will soon come as to
whether she ought to
have a place in the
halls of ConpreSs at
Evening star., 1895-11-09
The Animal Extracts.

CEIEBRINE, from The Brain MEDTIIINE
from the Spinal Cord. Caroline from the Heart
TESTINE, oEARINE, THYROIDINE. NATRO-
LfTHIC SALTS, for Constipation. GASTRlNE. for
Dyspepsia. CATARRHINE, ECZEMICURE, and
other specalties of the
COLUMBIA CHEMICAL CO.
Now at all druggists. Send for literature.
ma
Evening star., 1895-11-09

no account as legislator, Just as her
brother is.
with industry, ability and character she
would be valuable. without those qualities
she would only be useful on roll call and
then only after being told how to vote"
Yours, j. G. CANNON.
''The Lord only knows"
]. c. BURROWS.
United States Senator from Michigan.
Since men and women, working together
harmoniously in the home and other rela-
tions of life, secure the best results for hui
manity, 1t Is reasonable to suppose that
when working upon a footing of equality
and freedom, similar results would follow in
that larger home-the state. Women might
make mistakes. Men do; but their COM
bined wisdom would reduce them to a min
imum." ZERELDA G. WALLACE.
"In my Judgment, the result would, view.
ed from every possible standpoint, be hene-
fetal in all respects. The public morals of
congress would be improved, its legislation
would be elevated and liberalized in tone
and character, the rights of one-half of
those comprising the citizenship of our coun-
try and now unfortunately and unjustly de-
prived or all voice in making both legislators
and laws, would be better protected than
they now are and an act of long-delayed
justice would be done to this d.sfranch.sed
class of our fellow citizens.
JOHN H. MITCHELL,
u. S. Senator from Oregon"
1t Would DemOralixe Congress.
The question involves a groundless spec
uIation. The women Of this country, as a
mass, do not desire to become members OF
Congress; with few exceptions they do not
even desire to vote. nor to perform mill.
tary service-these two public duties natur-
ally being attached to each other But ii
such conditions were changed; if, with the
elective franchise, representative duties
were IMPOSED upon women, from my eX-
rerience in legislature l should say the re.
suit would be the deterioration of Congress,
and the moral degradation of such of the
gentler sex as become members
THOMAS DUN ENGLISH,
Member of Congress from New Jersey, and
author Of Ben Bolt''
Women do not need to go to Congress
to have their rights protected. l cannot
imagine anything that would be more in
1ur1ouS, more detrimental to the moral ini
1uence and solid status of woman than for
her to descend from her exalted place in the
esteem of the best manhood and the most
devoted and enlightened sentiment of all
ages unto the low and demoralizing plane
of politics" Yours trlly,
United States Senator from Georgia.
II do not know but a Congress made up
but do not think one composed of both
sexes thing to be desired" Respectfully,
MICHAEL d. HARTER.
Ex-Congressran from Ohio.
II do not believe that it would have any
appreciate influence on the tread of legis
among a much larger number of men. ]
would not attempt to say what the effect
would be if they were in the majority"
ISIDOR STRAUS,
Member of Congress from New York.
FRANK G. CARPENTER.
Evening star., 1895-11-09
Why He Was MQd.

From llarI.ers Bazaar.
''Why did Starr resign from the Actors
Ciub?"
Mad. When they posted him for nom
payment of dues, they put his name in the
same sized letters as his understudy."
Evening star., 1895-11-09
Copyright, 1895, by Bacheer. Johnson & Bacheller.
-. CHAPTER 1.

l.
Lucius had been farming it for going
on twenty y-five years. BY conspicuous
service in the war he had risen from the
ranks to the office of first lieutenant. and
there never was a doubt in his mind that If
the war had held out long enough he would
have been a colonel AS it was, he was
called captain by all his neighbors. some
of whom had also done patriot service dur
ing the stormy times of the rebellion.
When peace was declared Lucius was
honorably discharged from the army. and
he went back home to engage in farming
once more. But he was not long in finding
out that the home place had grown smaller
while he was absent; very soon he began
to feel cramped and restricted, and he de-
veloped presently a violent case of the
western fever. So he said goodbye to the
homestead one day and started westward.
Reaching Iowa he purchased, upon reason
Evening star., 1895-11-09

Washington This question has already
been discussed, and during the past few
weeks have sent requests for an expression
as to the effect Of such an innovation to a
number Of our prominent statesmen, and
also to the leading women of the United
States. My question was:
IF women came to Congress, what would
be the result?" 1t was accompanied by a
reply postal card, and the answers were
Evening star., 1895-11-09
Eugene Field.
by Burt Black.

By Burt Black.
Eot Gene Field? Amt you missed the name?
Say; sure you're not mistaken?
'Mongst all the who ought to go,
How could our Gene be taken?
He's really gone, Ell? Hang the luck;
Where's now the song story
To lift our hearts and make us laugh,
lr Gene has gone TO glory:
Why, when he'd touca the heaviest thing
The weight Of it would tighten;
He'd even write bout troubles
Tie blackest one would tighten.
Clear fun? There wasn't single thing,
When his pen got stuck lii it,
That wouldn't hump itself to raise
laugh within Il minuIr.
There amt IN un.el but'll cheer
When Gem. walks through the gateway;
An he, he knows his kind well,
He'll tackle to em straightway.
The poets that he's chaffed about.
An filed their shoes, wh.e foolin,
VIII grab his hard an thank their stars
For their share in his schooin'
And yet, we're left just where we We're.
Genes gone there amt no other.
" hen he lit out, each man of heart
Found that he'd lost Il brother.
Evening star., 1895-11-09

1Rm Best MaInsprins, 75c Crystal. 10c. q nm
MWS We have increased our II lIlIl6
WU force Of watchmakers, UWW
and guarantee prompt de-
livery Of work. All work warranted for one year.
oc23-im,6s A. KAHN, Watchmaker, e35 NV
Evening star., 1895-11-09
They Would Abolish spittoons.

Here is what Susan B. Anthony writes:
when women come to Congress- both the
men and the women will be put on their
best behavior-morally, Intellectually So
cially-hecause the sexes together always
inspire each other to be and TO do their
best. The huge cuspidors at every seat
will be banished. the heating registers will
no longer emit the fumes of burned tobac-
co juice; the two houses and the corridors
will cease to be filled with tobacco smoke
thick enough to cut with a knife The
desks will lot be used foot benches;
decency and good order will be observed in
the discussions. and the proprieties of CIV
flized society will obtain. Then justice, not
bargain and sale, will decide legislation
May the good time come speedlyv'
SI1SAN r ANTuONv
Evening star., 1895-11-09
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teripg wounds of the civil war to heal in
other words the patriots were ignominious-
ly voted out of office and a set Of younger
and wholly unmeritorious civilians were
installed. 1t was all too apparent that Cor
poral Tanner Post, No. 1913, G. A. R., had
lost its grip.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-02-07

Street car conductors are very often
inclined to be too Independent. Ono of
this class received well nlerited lesson
several days ago. A tall, broad Shout
dered fellow wished to alight. but failed
to catch the conductors eye until the
crossing was almost reached. When the
conductor did notice his signals, he
growled out a surly, You're too late;
wait for the next crossing" Without a
word the big fellow jumped to the rear
platform, damned down the brake with
a jerk and pulled the trolley from the
wire, bringing the car to a stop with
unpleasant suddenness Then as he lei
surely stepped off he pleasantly remark
ed to the discounted conductor, "Y on
stop the next time an old railroad man
tells you to. st. Louis Post Dispatch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-02-07
DIR. Holmes and the Reporter.

A young newspaper man, Just out OF
Harvard, who has since made his way
in the world with entire credit to him
self and the college, was sent down to
Beverly Farms to interview Dr.. Holmes
on his birthday. The young man, being
a gentleman, was a little afraid that he
was committing what would be very
unwelcome impertinence, bat there was
no way ont of it, except by way which
also led out of his situation. So he went
with fear and trembling. He found the
doctor as gracious as could be, and when
the interview was over the autocrat
himself drove the young man down TO
the station, chatting pleasantly all the
way.
At the station there was some time
to wait, and Dr.. Holmes, with twinkle
in his eye, suggested that he and the
young journalist go over to the store and
be weighed. The young man was very
nearly of the same height and build as
the doctor, but at the time was in rather
poor health. DR.. Holmes made the jour
nalist get on the scales first. He weigh
ed exactly 100 pounds. Then DR.. Holmes
himself got ON and tipped the beam at
40 and was very much pleased. Itwas
plain enough that he had ''sized up"
the young man as about of his own pro-
portions and had guessed that he could
outweigh him, and it had tickled his
fancy to find himself at the age of so a
"better man. than the youth. Boston
Transcript
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-02-07

How many young men bankrupt their constitu
;icns. squander their v.tali ruin heir heslth
by Ieinicious practices generally contracted
throu4 ignorance. Nervous exhaustion, debil-
ity, dullness CT mental faculties. impaired mem
Dry, low spirits. morOse or irritable temper fear
o. impending calamity. and thousand and one
are the arrangements Of mind and body which re-
suit from such irdiscTefions. Epilepsy, paraly-
ss. softening of he brain and dread insanity are
not unfre que-ty the result of indiscreet aud I'm.
natural bits, contracted in youth, through ig-
norsnce OF their destructive character and per
sisted in until the constitution is wrecked! Such
unfcrtunates are surely eUtt'ed 10 the tende
sympathy, the Doblest efforts and the best skill of
the medical profes sion. To reach. reclaim az d.
whenever possible I, restore such eufrerers TO
health and happiness, is the aim of an association
OF medical gentlemen, who. having had a vast ex-
perlcnce in the treatment OF the class of maladies
herein limited at. have prepared scientific treat
Use, written in plain but ehaste language. on the
nature, symptoms AID durability of such diseases
The Worlds DI-pensary Medical Association
Of 6t3 Main street. Buffalo, y. ", viii. receipt
Of this notice enclose with 10 cents for postage,
mail. secure from observation in plain sealed en-
velopc. copy OF this useful work which shou, d
BE- read ty not only every young man in the land.
but also by every parent. guardian and teacher
having the care Of the young.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-02-07
Dangerous surgery.

Medical authorities have in somt
cases had reason to regret too active
and energetic surgery in diseases of the
nose and throat. 1t has i'll a number Of
instances appeared that partial or en-
tire deafness has followed operations,
and complete loss of the sense Of smell
is not uncommon. Conservatism is gain
ing ground among the best surgeons,
and palliative treatment is recommend.
ed whenever there seems to be a chance
that it might have the desired effect.
The best doctors know that the knife i:
a good servant, but an exceedingly bad
master, and only those whose skill and
Judgment are likely to be faulty are
willing to cut and slash on the slight.
est pretext New York Ledger
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-02-07
4 Per Cent Loans.
AS SAFE AS
Government Bonds.

The following is a partial
list of completed gilt-edged
first mortgage loans on hand,
which we offer for sale, sub
ject to previous selections,
for their face and accrued
interest. These loans have
been carefully selected by
us, and are first-ciass in
every respect. They are all
z PER CENT net to the inves-
tor. We have many other
loans to offer, if these are
not in amounts to suit the
investor:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-02-07

favors by making a malicious per-
sonal attack on me.
AT Anna we had treasurer who
had an actual surplus of over $780,
900. Much of the time he had near
ly 800, 900 in his hands. He did not
pay a cent of interest. When ! or
dered the surplus turned into the
treasury he got mad and told the
trustees he would not serve without
salary. The trustees let him go,
and have appointed a man who not
only serves without salary. but pays
interest. Now the former treasurer
is abusing the governor.
The ancients had fable about a
man who threw meat to some dogs
and the dogs were pleased. They
looked into his face and smiled.
They wagged their tails and licked
his hand, but when he ceased throw
and devoured him. Now, they may
devour me. but while am governor,
the public funds of the state shall
draw interest,"
Governor, did not the public
funds draw interest before?"
"Never before in the history of the
state"
docs this interest amount to
much?"
Il will cite you just one example.
Last year the University of Illinois
drew little over 81 900 interest on
its balances. Formerly it got moth
ing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-02-07
LOVE ia MASQUERADE.

! dreamed that Love came knocking
At your cDor ore winter nj -ht
Willie the srerter tres were rocking
In a blast OF savage blight.
"Oh, perish!'' poor Love pleaded.
'.0IIc the door. for Loves dear sake"
BIT although yen heard and hea<icd
Stil no answer would you make;
Not one word Of sweet reFIyia;
Would your naughty lips have said
Even If Love had lain there dying,
Even if Love had lain there dead!
Then l dreamed that Love o'oTruled you,
For in tends-cst voice he cried,
Nay, dear lady, sadly fooled you,
Since / am not Love, hut Pride
And you straiGhtyay oped your portals,
With Il merry and welcome nod,
To that wiiicst OF iI,r:ort;.ls,
To that ilasqut ra,ling god.
All, you oped your po.teis lightly,
Not for Loves bat PriC,e's dear sake,
Yet, o lady, if dreamed rightly,
Love soon taught You your mistake!
Edgar Fawcett il Century
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-02-07

The ARGUS. Toe 8 week, delivered
every evening at your door.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-02-07
Right YOu Are, Henri.

The legislature of North Carolina
proposes to abolish Thanksgiving
day on the ground that there is moth
ing to be thankful for. Very few. if
any, other states will Join in this
movement. They have great deal
for which to be thankful-for in
stance, that they have no such legis-
lature as that Of North Carolina
Louisville COurier-Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-02-07
Information For a Tourist.

els it still the custom in this country
to reach for your gun to back il up aft
err you have called q man a liar" asked
q tourist.
1T air not, stranger, replied the
early settler, land it never WIZ 1t has
alters ben tie custom in the best society
of Yaller Dog to reach for the gun fust. :"
Fundamentals .Inurnal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-02-07
BUCKLEN's ARNICA sALvE.
Royal Ruby~ Rye whisky

l. a Rye as IL . rye" naturally ripened and
free from ali foreiS, favor and adulteranu, gusr
srteed pare 8 ID over eleven years Of age, recon-
nended 20 TIE coDnoisseur 9 merilorious srti-
Gle worthy OF the Confidence Of invalids. conva
lesccnts art the aged See that or name is
blown in bottle. SHOPPER guam bottle.
"RoYAL RUsr" PORT WINE
pure. old and mellow, therefore bes; adapted for
invalids, valeecen.< ard the s-ed. !: restores
lost vita,itv. create. strength and appetite builds
I'd the weak and cebtlrated. Qusrse. II. Pinis,
GO cent?. Put up on honor and guaranteed by
ROYAL WINE, CO., CHICAGO.
For sale ~ Harper House Pharmacy. and By
William ciendenin. Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-02-07
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY Z, 1895.

THE new governor OF Kansas thinks
that populist Wanting has driven
sl5. 100000 of eastern capital from
the state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-02-07

Daily. DDalIy except sunday. +sioing north.
r. ~inz South and east. No. IL runs between
Geo. Rapids and West Liberty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-02-07
knights of the. aiaccabee :

The state commander writes us
from Lincoln. Ncb.. as follows: "Af-
ter trying other medicines for what
seemed to be 4 very obstinate cough
in our two children. we tried DIR.
Kings New Discovery. and at the
end of two days the cough entirely
left them. We will not be without
it hereafter. as our experience proves
that it cures where all other RENE
dies fail."-Signed +. w. Stevens.
State Commander. Why not give
this great medicine trial. rs it is
guaranteed. and trial bottles are
free at Hartz & Uuemeyer's drug
store? Regular size 30 cents and 81.
IT MAY DO AS MUCH FOR YoU.
Fred Miller. of Irving. H.. writes
that he had a severe kidney trouble
| for many years. with severe pains in
his back and also that his bladder
was affected. He tried many So
called kidney cures, but without any
good result. About a year ago
he began the use of Electric
Bitters and found relief at once.
Electric Bitters is especially adapted
to cure all kidney and liver troubles
and often gives almost instant re-
lief. One trial will prove our state
ment. Price only 80 cents for large
bottle. At Hartz 4 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, OF
money refunded. Price 25 cents pei
box For sale by Hartz & Ullemeyer.