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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-08-22
Who Has That Money!

From the Philadelphia (Pa.l Farm Journal
The total value of all cereals, tobacco and
cotton grown in the United States in 1891, was
81. 500, 434,6 76.
The total value of these same products grown
in 1896, was 1910, 712, 527.
This shows shrinRage in values of farm
crops in 1895 under those of 1891 of S72S. 72l,-
$40. Crop values and farm values have been
steadily shrinking since 1873.
The cost of labor, taxes, insurance, inter-
est repairs, etc., were nearly as great in 1895
as in 1891, so there must be a loss of
at least $500, 900, 900 TO the American farm
er in the year 1896. Now, we want to know
who has that money?
By careful study of statistics native and
foreign, we learn that nearly all the govern
ments, and national and private banks OF
Europe, have been increasing their stock of
gold, in the aggregate sum not less than
$3.50, OOO, 900; that the English exchequer is
full and running over; that the profits of Great
Britain alone from her foreign trade was
$3.50, 000, 900 greater last year than in previ-
Gus years, that she is spending S109, COO, 900
of this sum in battle ships and naval arma-
ments, and that steamships have been busy all
summer hauling gold out of the United States.
ga, 000, 900 in eleven months
Much complaint comes to us from all parts
of this country of great scarcity of money;
crops are dDunuaul DuI prices very low many
Of the exchanges of the people are being
carried on by barter by trading eggs and but
ter for sugar and coffee; fruits and vegetables
for boots and calicoes; and it is well-known
fact that there was withdrawn from circulation
during the first six months of the present year
S85. 000, 900, and since June l, 1896, no less
a sum than 1854, 000, 900.
Therefore, in behalf of the farmers of the
United States, who are great sufferers by the
above conditions, we demand to know
Who Has That MONEY?
We want those $500, 000, 900 accounted for,
and we want Our Folks to help us find out
what has become of them and how they may
be recovered.
Possibly the Corner in Gold has something
to do with it fthe farmers crops, when
they came to be sold were measured ly the
gold London Shylock o,cns might this not be
the reason the price is so low? The dollar
now seems to be able to buy two bushels of
wheat instead of one; soon it will buy three
bushels, As Shylock tightens his grip on gold,
which measures property, down goes the price
Of crops, and
Down goes the Farm,
Down goes the Farmer,
Down goes the Merchant,
Down goes the Manufacturer,
Down goes the Laborer,
Down goes the Doctor,
Down goes the Carpenter.
Down goes the Blacksmith,
Down goes the Poor Debtor,
Down goes Independence,
Down goes Liberty,
Down goes the Flag,
Down goes everybody else and everything else
but the Dollar and-London Snylock.
Once more, we demand to know
WHO HAS THAT MONEY!
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-08-22
WHO HAS THAT MONEY Z

From August LIST to the 9th, inclusive, the
following deaths were reported as being caused
by the intense heat.-Baltimore %; Wash
ington, 5; Chicago, Is; Cincinnati, Is; Pitts
burg, 3; Philadelphia 3d. St. Louis, "a; Cleve-
land, p Kansas City. 2; Louisville, s; New
York and Brooklyn, &c. In addition to the
deaths there were large number Of pros
trations. Horses, mules and other stock
dropped dead while at work or while grazing
in the fields. In New York and Brooklyn
the death rate increased to 178. and there
were 225 prostrations; horses went q rzy,
people staggered along the streets and Susi-
ness was suspended. From the west and south
west similar reports were received. 1t is the
longest spell of hot weather known.
From the earliest known history of Chicago
twas never visited by tornado nor cyclone.
The nearest approach 10 it was in 1872, when
the country 10 miles distant Mas partially
wrecked. 1t is said the Indians considered i
one of the safe spots on their trails, and that
they would never encamp during Il ssormy
season at or near where now stands St. Louis.
A petition has been presented to the cleo
trio railroad, 10 Frederick, asking them not
TO run their GERS on Sunday.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-08-22
rms srLvEn cEsnrIcArE.

The argument that q silver dollar is heavier
than gold dollar aud that, therefore, silver
is less convenient to carry in large quantities
is completely answered by the silver certi6-
cate, which is as easily carried as the gold
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-08-22

A government obligation is simply debt
due from all the people to one of the people,
and it is impossible to justify policy which
makes the interests of the one person who
holds the obligation superior to the rights of
the many who must be taxed to payit When,
prior to 1873, silver was at premium, it was
never contended that national honor required
the payment of government obligations in
silver, and the Matthews resolution. adopted
by Congress in 1878, expressly asserted the
right Of the United States TO redeem coin OBJ
legations in standard silver dollars as well as
in gold coin.
Upon this subject the Chicago platform
reads; .'We are opposed to the policy and
practice Of snrrendering 10 the holders Of the
obligations of the United States the option
reserved by law to the Government of re-
deeming such obligations in either silver coin
or gold coin.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-08-22


If it is asserted by our opponents that the
free coinage of silver is intended only for the
benefit of the mine-owners, it must be remem-
bered that free coinage cannot restore to the
mine-owner any more than demonstration
took away, and it must also be remembered
that the loss which the demonstration of sill
yer has brought to the mine,owners is Insig-
ni6cant compared to the loss which this policy
has brought to the rest of the people. The
restoration of silver will bring to the people
generally many times as much advantage as
the mine-owners can obtain from it. While
it is not the purpose Of free coinage to especi-
ally aid any particular class, yet those who
believe that the restoration of silver Is needed
by the whole people should not be deferred
because an incidental benefit will come TO the
mine-owner The erection of forts, the
deepening of harbors, the improvement Of
rivers, the erection of public buildings-all
these confer incidental benefits upon indisid-
uals and communities, and yet these incidental
benefits do not deter us from making appro-
priations for these purposes whenever such
appropriations are necessary for the public
good
Q t4&E THE SILVER cFRTI FIC ITE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-31
TROUBLES OF Mr.. DooLEY

Mis- McElfoy Wlthdeaws Hor Charge and
He b Arrested In Davssport.
Harry Dooley is at present pris-
oner of Scott county. The charge
against him is seduction.
He arrived here yesterday in COM
pany with Deputy Sheriff Ransom,
from Bloomington, where he was ar
res'ed on the strength Of . warrant
sworn out in the police court here by
Miss Ida McElroy. Of Davenport. An
uncle of Dooley's also came along
and Immediately furnished bonds for
the young mans appearance when
war ted for trial.
So yesterday Dooley improv ed the
opportunity OF ca ling on Miss Nc.
Elroy. The result was that when
the case was called by Magistrate
Schroeder this morning she with.
drew her charge and asked that it be
dismissed. Assistant States Attor.
ney Scott asked that the dismissal
proceedings be continued until this
afternoon.
Mr.. Dooley and his friend kissed
and made up and agreed on a buggy
ride for this afternoon. But the
ride was cut short by an officer, who
under instructions from Attorney
Scott had Mr.. Dooley arrested or
the other side of the stream for Sc.
ductiOn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-31
4 DICKENS OF A SHOW.

Transformer Hold the Boards 1t Har.
psi's Theatre.
transformers made . weak at
tempt at producing Charles Dick
ems beautiful melo.drama, The
Cricket on the Hearth" at
Hsrper's theatre last evening.
The aggregation has bsen in the city
about q week engaged in rehearsing
q repertoire.
The company styles itself as
Charles Dickens Players. 1t would
be inferred from the title that there
was something of histrionic ability
attached to 1.-The people composing
the organization, which has been
sending out press notices which
would make it appear as though
Rock Island was to be accorded an
opportunity Of witnessing entertain
ments of an extraordinary class it
went on to say in the .jollies" that
eastern managers could not secure
Charles Dickens Players for at least
SO weeks-that time having been en-
gagged to give shows in the houses of
the west-and would have to ill in
with Jefferson, Willard aud people
of their class.
A weeks engagement was opened
aud-thank .providence-closed last
night. Rock Island has been visited
by all kinds and cclors of so-called
theatrical organizations, and it is
only doing the gang which held the
boards last night justice to say that
they belong pretty close to the bot
tom of the bunch. A fair sized audi
ence was attracted to the perform.
auce, which was Kissed at different
intervals. 1t was SO rank and ridic
ulous in almost every particular that
people who are willing to submit to
an average poor entertai0 ment were
compelled to leave the house.
There are few people in the com.
pany who might play minor parts in
Uncle Toms Cabin after seven or
eight years. drilling, but the idea of
them even pretending to assume the
role Of Dickens creation, is enough
to awaken sympathy from a conside
rate people for their egotism. densit ?
aud Ignorance. They are barn storm.
ers. pure and simple, and they should
confine their theatrical ventures ia
play more in tone with their alb H.
tics. Rock Island people have pu,
up with good many cheap John
shows Of late. 1t was promised that
there would be a change this season
and the public and the house nigh,
AZ we'll have an understanding III
once.
Mr.. Hummell, manager of the
Charles Dicken.' Players, called al
THE ARGUS Office today to say tina,
he had b. en- disappointed in couple
of his leading people and that nj
more performances would be giver
here both in justice to Manager
Bleuer and himself. He says he will
get some new people and put in an
other week rehearsing and then tax,
to the road.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-31
SUNDAY SYLVAN SERVICE.
Waterways Observance ut the n. 4. Camp
Meeting.

Meeting.
CAMP MEETING GROUNDS, TIN
DALL's GROVE, Aug. 31.-Sunday's
weather was all that could be wished
for aud good roads and cool day
helped to swell the attendance to the
largest crowd of people that was ever
on the grounds. 1t is estimated that
from 1000 to 5000 people were in
attendance at camp meeting yester-
day. All OF the tents had a large
number Of visitors, and the boarding
house was taxed to its utmost. This
years camp meeting was the most
successful ever held, and the execu-
tive committee deserves special
praise for it's efforts.
The services yesterday Opene d
with love feast at $50 a. m. fol-
lowed by a sermon at 1880 a. m. by
Rev. w. H. Wilder. d. D.. president
of the Illinois Wesleyan university,
Bloomington. Junior league ser
vices we're held at 1880 p. m. followed
by preaching at 3p. m. At 4o'clock
the Epworth league held its meeting.
At Z O'Clock song services were held
and the program concluded at 1880
p. m. with general preaching and
revival services. Camp meeting
services will end Tuesday evening,
which day will be w. c. T. U. day,
aud large crowd is expected.
Toe program for today opened at
a m: with prayer meeting followed
by bible reading at 9:15 a. m; at
1880 q. M. preaching and Junior
league meeting; at 1:30 p. m. preach.
ing; at p. m. Epworth league SER
vice; at 4 p. m. song service; at z p. m
preaching and revival service; at
1880 p. m. will end the days pro
gram. Tuesdays program will BE-
in charge of the workers of the Wo
mans Christian Temperance unior
and no program has yet been giver
ont,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-31
PunctuFed His Hard.

Robert Bennett. Jr., of Hess Bros.
clerical force. is nursing an injured
left hand in consequence Of pecul
lar mishap which befell him Satur-
day evening while handling peach
baskets. The sidewalk display was
being transferred to the inside and
Bob was officiating as catcher to the
man on the outside. A piece of the
wire binding protrudipg caught Mr..
Bennett in the palm OF the hand.
The puncture extended almost
through the hand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-31

August 81 and Sept. l the c., r.
/. 4 p. railway will sell round trip
excursion tickets to St. Paul at $7.35
each. August Wentz Post q. A. r.,
will take this line, using train 10 on
the evening of the 31st. All comrades
and friends are invited to JOIN this
party. Special chair cars reserved.
The Rock Island Il Albert Lee route
is the only line operating two
through trains daily in each direc-
ton between the tri-cities and ST.
Paul. Quickest time. best service
and no change of cars, either going
or returning. For full Information
and tickets call at nearest e., r. 1.
4 z. ticket Office or address
L. NJ. ALLEN.
Gen. Agt.. Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-31

One of the favorite track horses Of
this city is to be in attendance at the
fair grounds during the fair. The
plucky and pugnacious Seal, G. A.
koester's horse. has arrived in Dav-
export and will be seen in training
at the track every morning until the
day OF the races, in which he will take
part. lie has come from Holton,
Kan. where he has won laurels in
some Of the most hotly contested
rnces ever held in that city and the
other cities in Kansas in the same
circuit. 1t was at Holton that the
horse went lame and Mr.. Rooster de-
cided to have the animal brought
home and put in condition for the
free-for-all contest which promises to
be one of the most interesting people
have witnessed here in years. Mr..
Rooster will handle the horse him
self. His other horse. Mozart, will
be entered in the stallion race, open
to the stations of Scott. Rock Island,
Muscatine, Clinton and Cedar coun-
ties-horses which have put in the
season. Tom K, owned by Mr.. Koes.
ter also, will be entered in the road
ster race. This race is for all road.
sters which have not made a record
Of 2:30; all which have and can tro,
below that mark are barred. Seal is
looking well and there is every
reason to believe that with proper
handling he will surprise some Of
his old time acknowledgements,
Democrat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-31
POLICE COURT PlcklNcs,


LEX Omcef George Long Has . Battle
with Tramps.
George Bealer. young man re-
siding on Seventh street, called at
police headquarters today and said
his boat had been stolen by some
parties unknown to him and was at
present in the possession Of Daven.
porters. who refused to give it up
unless he paid them 81.
Elk Officer George Long had an ex-
citing experience with three tourists
in the Rock Island upper yards, where
he is employed. Saturday night,
and in consequence of which he car
ries q disfigured countenance. The
men were attempting to 90 through
box cars and MIR. Long Commanded
them to desist. whereupon a pitched
battle ensued. With the assist .nce
OF others he succeeded in arresting
the men and the patrol wagon was
called. The men were placed under
arrest and started for the station,
Mr.. Long telling the officers that he
would appear against them Monday
morning. On the way to headquar-
ters one OF the men got away. Mr..
Long came down to the police court.
as he agreed to, today, only to find
that the men had been release
Frank Brady was fined Is and
costs for assault and battery. He is
one of the boys who was charged
with throwing stones at and pulling
the whiskers of the Hebrews who
took part in a republican demonstra-
ton last week. James Flynn, an
other Of the defendants, made his
appearance in court today. but as
none Of the complainants were on
hand, Jimmie was discharged.
william Fee, COS Forty-first street,
today swore out a warrant for the
arrest of Mrs. A. Hildebrapdt, q res
ident of the same street, and her
son. Otto. the charge against the
former being breach OF the peace,
and against Otto trespass.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-31

Il want transfer to the depot, " said
the lady with feather in her bonnet.
Certainly. madam; which depot?"
asked the conductor II want it to the
depot, " repeated the lady Of the feather.
But I don't know which depot you
mean." replied the conductor. Never
you mind what you know and what you
don't know, " snapped the woman; you
do as you are told. You give me q
transfer. do you hear?" But II
won't have your but. Just You give me
that transfer or Twill report you" And
the conductor gave it to her, while every
one on the car hoped he had sent her to
the wrong place.-Memphis CONNER
cial.Appeal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-31
The Fact That Doctors

Frequently advise change of air and
climate to those suffering from ca
tarrh is proof that catarrh 10 a local
and climatic disease. and not q con-
stitutional affection. Therefore. I'M.
less YOU can afford to leave home and
business, you can find the remedy in
Ely's Cream Balm. Applied directly
tn the seat of the disease. it effects
instant relief and . satisfactory cure
after short continuance. No mer-
curry nor injurious drug is contained
in the Balm. SO cents. ALI drug
Cists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-31

The steamer &. w. Waters left
Moline yesterday morning with about
400 excursionists for Woodward's
Grove, two miles above Port Byron.
All went we'll till Sycamore chain
WIS reached, where o landing was
m ,de to let raft pass. In backing
out the boat was run onto the rocks
at the old dam and there remained
till $50 p. M, when the steamer 10
Long came down and pulled the
Waters off with no damage to the
boat. The passengers arrived all
safe and sound, but much disap.
pointed at $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-31
MILAN MUsINGS,

MILAN, Aug. 31.-J. N. Adams,
owner of Cocaine with a record of
2:2S2. gave an exhibition of the col, 8
sired by Cocaine this year. The ex-
hibition was held at 2 o'clock Satur-
day at the old Sheldon place in
Milan. There we're II colts entered
owned by the following men: Albert
Hansen, Atlas Vandruf. Joseph
Clark, j. l.. Vanderslice, M. Cob. e.
Robert Hutchinson. j. Moifit. James
Wilson. Frank Wilson and Samuel
Johnston. The judges were Arthur
Burial, Of ROCK Island. w. X
Crockett, Of Coal Valley, and J. X.
Snider. of Presumption. The colt
owned by Robert Hutchinson
took first prize, a set of sing'e
harness, and j. Motifs colt took
second prize and Merit Coolies colt
third prize. They we're IS fine !. I
of colts as had been seen in Milan for
some time.
The Bryan Silver club. Of Milan,
held q flag raising and meeting Sat-
urday evening. The poles are OF
hickory aid on the top of each is a
flag stan with flag on and silver
bali surmouuts the top. They are
the neatest poles ever raised in Mi
Ian. Charles Buford, candidate for
states attorney, aud w. l.. Allen, OF
Moline, spoke on the issues of the
day aud explained why the govern.
ment could never pay off the ma
tional debt by having a gold stand
ard. The meeting was very sue
cessful one.
The Lincoln club, OF Sears, held 9
social on the grounds opposite the
Crouch residence Saturday evening.
A number OF tents we're erected and
the grounds were we'll decorated
A number Of speeches were made
and singing and music finished VI
the rest Of the affair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-31

An extrs Pullman sleeper has been
reserved by the c., Il. l. & p. rail-
way for the exclusive use of it's pa
irons travelling from the tri-cities
to St Paul. This car together with
two Pslatial chair cars will be at
tached to their limited train, leaving
Rock Island at 1920 p. M. Monday,
Aug. 81: Apply at nearest c., r. l..
4 r. ticket Office for reservation of
berths,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-31
Mrs. O'Connor's Funeral.

The funeral OF Mrs. Ellen O'Con-
nor took place from St. Joseph's
church yesterday afternoon and was
largely attended.
The pallbearers were: Robert
O'Donuell. Timothy Sexton, Wallace
WEIGH, of this city, and Messrs.
Driscoll. Harrison and Slattery. OF
Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-31

The secretaries of all military and
civic organisations in Rock Island
county are requested to notify the
Undersigned as SOON as possible,
whether their equalization will be
able to participate in the ceremonies
attendant on the laying OF the corner
stone Of the Western Hospital for the
Insane at Watertown on the after
noon of Sept. 5. H. L. WHEELAN.
Sec. Com. on Arrangements, Rock
Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-31

By actual measurement Of so skele-
tons the right arm and left leg have
been found to be longer in 2S, the left
arm and right leg in 8, the limbs on the
right longer than those on the left in 4
and in the remainder the inequality of
the limbs was varied. Only ont Of 20
skeletons measured, or 10 per cent. had
limbs of equal length.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-31

The best salve in the world for
oats, bruises. sores, ulcers, salt
rheum, fever sores, latter, ctappsd
hands, chilblains. corns and al skin
ernPtions. and positively cures
piles or no pay required. It is guar
antesd to give perfect sstisfsction, or
money refunded. PSioe - esDts Per
box. For sale BY Harris . Ullsnsyse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-31

Baif fare to Indianapolis and Return
Via 4. 1. & P. railway, on account
of national democratic (gold) con-
vention. Tickets sold Aug. 80 to 81.
good to return until and including
Sept. 9, 1896. Three trains daily be-
tween Rock Island and Indianapolis
by this line.
K. SrocKBousE, G. T. a.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-31
he Sure You Are Right

And then GO ahead. II your blood
is impure. your appetite failing,
your nerves weak. you may be sure
that Hoods Sarsaparilla is what you
need. Then take no substitute. In.
sist upon Hoods and only Hoods.
This is the medicine which has the
largest sale in the world. Hoods
is the One True Blood
Purifier.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-31

Hoods Pills are prompt. efficient,
always reliable, easy to take. easy to
oper ate.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-02
damaging a Reputation.

The reputation, originally good,
of many proprietary articles, is in
some instances damaged by that
most egregious of all business fol-
lies, famboyant advertising. The
public soon becomes disgusted with
an article concerning which state
ments are made with the evident
design of hoodwinking it, by reck-
less claims of impossible merits, 1t
has ever been the aim of the pro-
prietors of Hostetters Stomach
Bitters to make the published alle-
cations relating to it to conform
with reason and proven facts. That
they have succeeded in this lauda-
Bile design is shown by the fact that
their remedy is not only popular,
but widely respected, Experience
without the aid Of bomGast, has
demonstrated that it is a tonic of
the first order, a safe and thor
ough remedy for and preventive of
malarial diseases, a salutary anti
spasmodic and remedy for debility,
and a capital corrective of disorder
of the stomach, liver and bowels.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-12-02

This morning witnessed ch.. ges
in locations of business houses.
Reinburg, the tailor, moved into
the two store houses formerly occu-
pied by the gas and electric light
compauy'S Cffice, and Jake Bigger,
the candy moved into the place
vacated by Reinburg on State Line
avenue. Goodman, the misfit tai
lor, moved out of his place into that
vacated by Jake Bigger, and the
place vacated by this move will be
thoroughly repaired, repapered,
painted and fixed mp for a saloon,
which will open its doors on Janu-
airy lst, 1897. The large double
stairway which takes up part of the
front of this building will be taken
down entirely, and the back parti-
tion taken out, which will make this
room ample size for a good big dram
shop.