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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-09-04
THE GOLD STANDARD PLATFORM.
Makes no Reference to international
Agreement or Income Tax.

Indianapolis, Ind, Sept. 3.-The
platform adopted by the convention de-
clares for single gold standard with
such subsidiary coinage as is neces-
sary without disturbing the parity. 1t
does not maintain international agree
ment and makes no reference to the
income tax. The tariff plank, outside
of phraseology, is the same as the
main plank in the Maine ''sound mon
ey'' platform. There is no minority
report. The platform in full is as fol-
lows:
THE PLATFORM.
This convention has assembled to
uphold the principles upon which de-
pend the honor and welfare of the
American people, in order that Demo
Gratis throughout the Union may unite
their patriotic efforts to avert disaster
from their country and ruin from
their party.
The Democratic party is pledged to
equal and exact justice to all men of
every creed and condition, to the larg-
est freedom of the individual consis-
tent with good government; to the
preservation of the Federal govern
ment in its constitutional vigor and to
the support of the States in all their
just rights; to economy in the public
expenditures; to the maintenance of
the public faith and sound money;
and it is opposed to paternalism and
all class legislation.
The declarations of the Chicago con-
vention attack individual freedom,
the right of private contract, the in
dependence of the judiciary and the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-09-04
Goldbug Nominee for President of the
United States.

pond to the call of duty, he said and
he could not do so now with such
cause at stake.
BALLOT FOR PRESIDENT.
Following is the ballot for President
by States.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-09-08
B'ame 1t All OA "Ch!c. Z"

Down around the No. 2 hose house
they charge "Chic" Hastings with be-
ing responsible for every time there
is a dampening tendency in the at
mosphere. They say that whenever
"Cnic' takes day off from his du-
ties as fireman it rains. Indeed, it
is q matter Of record that within the
past year he has not been absent for
an infants furlough, day or night.
that the clouds dil not pelt until he
returned, and while he was off on
his 10-days' vacation the rain was
something awful. It was during
that time that people began to think
about praying for a cessation. and it
was all on "Chic's" account, say the
wiseacres down town. Today Chic
took day off-and it rained. There
may be method in the elements
madness, and the down pour from
the clouds may be but the preca6-
tion Of nature while Hastings is off
duty. They are thinking of getting
up petition down town to keep the
rainmaking fireman from leaving
the hose house without the consent
of every man, woman and child in
the district.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-09-08
MCCABE'S
DRESS GOODS.

You all know that the purchasing
power of big store grows greater
as the store grows larger. This is
not hard to understand. The enor
nous dress goods business done at
this store enables us to buy cheaper
and 10 handle and sell cheaper. A
very small profit is all We want. We
quote for this week:
Double fold changeab;e novelty
dress goods. all new colors and com
binations. real value Csc, for Just
one-half. 122c yard.
S6-inch English cashmeres. "a
small lot, about Is pieces) in all
medium colors: you know the goods
TO be worth 25c. in a regular way;
out they 90 At c, yes 7ic yard.
faucy English camel's hair serges.
new arrivals. should be 3Sc, but 10
stir things up real lively we open
them st 22c yard.
A fine line of bourette or tufted
novelties in ali the leading new fall
co!orings. soc n yard; would be
great values at .5r.
At soc all wool SS-inch fancy
black jacquard novelties, 25 STYLES,
choicest selections. all new patterns,
should be 75c; We say soc. Make your
selections.
Best Cambria lining 1c yard,
with dress goods, for Tuesday.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-09-08
STILL ANOTHER STORY.
Mayor Knox Says That JJhn Bender
Wanted to Resign.


Mayor Knox Says That John Bender
Wanted to Resign.
John Bender's public statement
that he was not accorded the privi-
lege Of refuting the charges made
against him before the health and
police committees has set Mayer
Knox to talking about the troubles
of the city peace makers aga n. He
says that the ex-captain is telling
what is not fact when he says he
was not allowed to disprove the
stories told before the investigation
committee.
.After had heard the first nights
evidence" said the mayor today, Il
went to MIR. Bender and told him
that he had better prepare himself;
that some hard statements were be-
ing made against him. l cited the
taking of money from William Uiam
which was never recorded. as one in
stance. He wanted to resign then
and there. but l would not let him.
told him tha, be had a chance to
prove his innocence and he must take
it. He did not show any disposition
to do it, however"
The police com mittee reported al
last nights meeting that the action
of Mayor Kuox in discharging Rich
ard Carnes for improper language
and John Bender for rec ivIDg money
from William Uiam was sustained.
The report was adopted by the couL'
oil
Rock Island Argus., 1896-09-08
TROUBLE AT A PICNIC.
Louis Christianson Threatens to Thrash
An Officer.

Louis Christianson Threatens to Thrash
An Oficer.
Louis Christianson was assessed
$l5 and costs for interfering with
AN officer and Charles Olson was
taxed s. acd company for assault
and battery in the police court to-
day. Both are from Moline. They
could not liquidate their tiues, so
they went to Jail.
Olson and Christiauson were ar
rested at Huber's garden. where a
picnic was in progress, last night. by
Officers kramer and Schaab.
Another young fellow was mixed up
in the fray and was being piloted
out of the grounds by Officer Miller,
when he made sudden dodge into
the darkness and escaped When
Miller and Kramer were taking Oiso a
and his escaped pal out of the gar
den Christ:anson, loaded to the neck
with beer. appeared in behalf OF his
fellows, and tried to persuade the
officers to release them. This being
refused, he started to making things
interesting. whereupon Officer Schaab
took hand and arrested him too,
Frank Baker and John Smith, of
this city, and Charles Settle, of Black
Hawk township, were fined in the
police court today for drunkenness s,
Smith and Settle S. and costs each.
and their companion the usual IS.
Ira Baker, who was arrestei with
them aud charged with disorderly
conduct, was discharged.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-09-08

The Boardman and Verne Swain
were in and out.
Boats UP we're the Saturn. Satel.
lite. Abner Gile, Climax, Lone Star,
10 Long and Winona.
The stage OF water at the Rock ISL
and bridge this morning was as and
stationary; the temperature 76.
The water is rising at St. Paul and
Reeds Landing; is falling at Red
Wing, La Crosse. North McGregor.
Rock slsnd. Des Moiues rapids and
st. Louis. and stationary ct Du.
buque. The forecast is that during
the next "a hours the river will re-
main nearly stationary north Of Lake
Pepin and fall slightly from Reeds
Landing to Davenport.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-09-08

The old newspaper saying, "now
is the Time to subscribe" was never
more true than at present. The
times are 50 full of incident, so many
important national and state affairs
are shaping themselves for a change,
that no one can afford to be without
a metropolitan daily or weekly. The
st. Louis Repu bic. the greatest
democratic newspaper, is making q
special oiler OF its daily and Sunday
paper for three months at $3.50. 1t
is Sc year by mail. The Twice-a.
week r. public is sent two times a
week-lti papers-for only 81 a
year. In addition to all the DO
litical news. it prints every day a
spread Of general news and features
not equslled by any other paper.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-09-08
new Millinery,

Those pretty stylish walking hats
that You see worn on the street are
all from McCabes.
= On Saturday we received a dozen
more OF the new swell styles. We
have the "Monaco," "Girl of the
Period" Tourist" Geneva
Newport. Regent" The Wheel
etc. in browns. navy, black and
mixed colors. You know our low
prices.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-09-08
Matter of Serious Thought.
DR.. Sweet Is Bette.

Gratifying news came in letter
to Ben Z. Hall yesterday from Rev.
K. F. Sweet. who is now at the sea
shore. 1t was to the effect that DR..
Sweet is much improved; indeed, is
gaining in health daily. He talk
cheerfully of his condition aud ex-
presses his earnest desire to be back
again in his parish. Rev. J. NJ. ID.
Davidson. of Chicago. who has been
officiating at Trinity in the absence
OF Mr.. Sweet, has consented to re-
main until Oct. l, when Mr.. Sweet is
expected to return.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-09-08
Feed the Nerves

Upon pure, rich blood and you neet
not fear nervous prostration. Nerve.
are weak when they are improperly
and insutficiently nourished. Pure
blood is their proper food, and pur,
blood comes by taking Hoods Sarsa
Parilia' which is the greatest ant
best nerve tonic. 1. also builds ur
the whole systom.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-09-08
Linens.

We have the finest lire Of linen
and the best selected stock to be
found anywhere in the west.
To make You sure TO stop at this
department and look over IL. sre-
cial bargains we are showing, we
will sell on Tuesday 25 pieces fine
bleached cotton crash at &c a yard.
None to children.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-09-08
a MeTci,ess Onslaught.

j. +. Montrose arrived from Chi
cago last evening, and he together
with Charles McHugh and F. II.
Plummer compose party which will
start for Spirit Lake tomorrow on a
cunning and fishing expedition.
They have all provided themselves
with gattling guns and will 60 into
the slaughter business without mercy
or consideration for anybody. The
Lord help the natives.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-09-08

Death turks in impure water. 1t
breeds diseases, often in epidemic
form.
The first symptom is looseness Of
the bowels. These diseases are
checked by taking Foley's Collie Cure.
Sold by II F. Bahnsen.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-09-08

September 8 to II inclusive the c.,
r. l. Il 2. railway will run a special
train to the Davenport fair grounds.
leaving Twentieth street depot at
Rock Island daily at p. m. This
train will return to Rock Island after
the races each evening.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-09-08

OF the entire household goods, fine
furniture, ornaments. carpe's. horse,
buggy, etc, of the late Thomas S.
Silvis, deceased, will be sold at pub b.
lie auction at the residence in South
Rock Island Saturday. September
l2. Sale commences at 10 O'Clock
a. m. X. S. SILvIS.
EMMA SILVIS,
Admi nistrators.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-09-08
Dress Skirts.

A new Let OF dress skirts received
on Saturday. Both in blacks and
new stylish colors. Don't miss an
early inspection.
One lot of new black figured mo-
hair skirts lined throughout at 81. IS
each.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-09-08
Cotton Batting.

We open this week the finest line
of Cotton Batting to be seen in this
section, O.. Sc. l0c. l2c. l5c and zoe
Id. To raise a special furore We will
sell a lot of good cotton bats on
Tuesday and Wednesday at Sc per
roll. Sc, Sc.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-09-08
WOULD MEAN LOSS.
The Extension of Rock Island
Division Terminous.
THE VALLEY JUNCTION DISCUSSION

The Long Lay Over Might Bs at tho lows
Eed Of the Run In.tead of Hers and the
Changing of Hundreds of Homes Would
Result.
The discussion as to the removal
Of the Iowa division terminus of the
Rock Island road from Brooklyn to
Valley junction and thus materially y
lengthening the run from this city
west. has aroused considerable sppre-
hension as to the general effect it IL ay
have in the matter of removal OF
trainmen from this city. While it
is insisted by many in position to
know, that the only effect would be
to keep men away from home longer
and that this city would continue to
be the most advantageous city in
which to live, there are those who
contend that with the adoption Of the
change discussed the long lay-over
would be at the other end and that
the crews would merely come in here
as they do from Chicago now, and 60
right out again. Such q condition
would involve the breaking up of
hundreds of homes in Rock Island
and removal of as many families to
Valley Junction, for the railroad man
wants to live where the-e are the
best opportunitie, for spending his
time off duty with his family. At
which ever end of the run be is to have
the most time he will prefer to re-
side. and while all the railroad men
would prefer to live in Rock Island
as resideoce city 20 Valley juno
tion, they would very quickly give
up their associations aud general
attractions if it were found inconven-
lent to reside here.
Matter of Serious Thought.
The possible change is one that is
giving serious thought to all classes
of professional and business men.
for if the view that some take of i,
is correct the loss would be as great
to Rock Island as the taking away OF
any factory; about as bad a blow, in.
deed, as could be inflicted upon the
city, which has for years enjoyed the
advantages that come from the divis.
ion headquarters of a great railroad.
1t is to be hoped the consequences
of any change that may be in con
temptation by the Rock Island road
will not be what it is feared they
may be.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-09-08
Home Seeker'a Excursion.

Only one fare plus 81 for the rount
trip TO nearly all the western, north
western and southwestern states anc
territories via c., r. l. & T. rail
way. Tickets on sale Sept. Is anc
30, Oct. and 20; return limit q
days. Now is the time to see tn,
great west at its best. For full par
ticulars call at c., Il. !. & p. ticke
Office or address,
l.. NJ. ALLEN,
Gen. Agent. Davenport.
JOHN SEBASTIAN,
G. Z. A., Chicago.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-09-08
Coats and CapeS.

New fall and winter coats and
capes arriving nearly every day. We
are making several lines Of special
values which will be very attractive.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-09-08
Mason Fruit lars.

Plenty Of Mason fruit jars 45c per
dozen for quarts. A new supply OF
tin top jelly glasses just received.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-09-08
A Household Neoassftx,

No family should be without Fo-
ley's Collie Cure for all bowel com.
plants. Sold by II. T. Bahnsen.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-09-08

Hoods Pills, the favorite family
cathartic' easy to take easy to oper-
ate.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-05-06
ODD FELLOWS.
A Jewel For Past Noble Grands- -Rebekah
and Various Notes.

and Various Notes.
II would be move in the right direction
IN u handsome, not overexpensiye past
grand jewel expressly designed and exc
cutcd, should be adopted and left to juris
dictions to provide and supply to their
subordinate lodges at cost one to be pre-
sentcd to each past noble grand on the
night he is conducted to the past grand
ohair.-Dominion odd Fellow.
California owns more odd Fellows halls
In proportion to its population than any
othor jurisdiction and pays out twice the
pro rata In sick benefits. Although away
down In line Of numerical strength, 1t
pays nearly Une-tonth Of the relief Of the
entire order.
Odd Fellowship places oman whore she
properly belongs, in tho higher sphere Of
earthly intelligence.
Over goo, 600 noble women arc already
members of the Rebekah degree and are
the best workers in the order
There is no limit to the age of the appll
cant to "A Rebekah lodge, but the age must
bc taken into consideration on account Of
the financial liabilities which the lodge us
sumcs when admitting member.
Not only wives, sisters, mothers and
daughters Of odd Follows are being ad-
mittcd to membership In Rebekah lodges.
but any unmarried lady over Is years of
age, Of good, moral character, is invited Ia
join with them.
A visitor must be examined. Only Ger
tain grand officers can vouch for visitors.
Usual good health prevails at the iii.
nois Orphans home, which now shelters
lie children.
BE not slow in extending charity, but
do not allow imposters and frauds to work
ON your sympathy.
The grand cantonment Of the patriarohs
Militant to be held at Buffalo, commenc-
ing Aug. next, Is the topic of most in
terest among the ohevaliers at present
The noble grand Of "a Texas Rebekah
lodge lives II miles from the place of meet
ing and Is never absent from her lodge
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-05-06
MASONIC.
Careless Officers an Injury TO the Frater
nity-Trestleboard Designs.


Careless Officers an Injury TO the Frater
nity-TrestIeboard Designs.
One thing that we cannot understand
Is how any Mason can accept an Office IN
u Masonic body, take u solemn obligation
at his installation to faithfully discharge
tho duties of II to the best OF his ability
and then not attend more than one-half OF
one fourth of the meetings during his term
Of office. These nonattendlng officers ar,
thus violating their installation vows and
doing a great injury to the bodies that
honored them with an official position. -
Masonic Advocate.
Many of the Masonic lodges and Roya
Arch chapters in Chicago have an abun
dance of work.
There are go councils of Royal and Sc
leot Masters In Vermont with !, ,0S2 mem
bers.
Tennessee has 10 councils OF Royal ant
Select Masters with membership Of 507
Ciphers and keys have no standing iI
Illinois. They are unlawful and the ediot
against them should be obeyed.
Three Masonic grand lodges, Montana
Utah and Texas, have signet ring for tn,
grand master, and its transmission and ex
planation Is part Of the installation oere
mony.
The Masonic building at Providence was
recently destroyed by fire. entailing loss
Of $500, 200.
The beginning Of genuine Masonic liter
ature was in 1884. Prior to that there
was nothing worthy of the name, says The
Voice Of Masonry.
h.,
risdiction because 1t Is not q believer II
eternal condemnation. The Voice o
Masonry opposes 1t because 1t believes 4
un Masonic and un- Christian and "a judg
ment that finite, fallible man has no righ
to pronounce.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-05-06

No doubt thousands of farmers and
stock breeders would now like to go into
a good quiet corner and take horse
whip to themselves, Twas ever thus,
From four to five years ago the wanton
sacrifices of beef cattle began. Beautiful
Hereford and Shorthorn herds, fine
enough for the brush of Rosa Bonheur,
were driven to the shambles or shipped
abroad at ruinously low prices. Cows
and choice young heifers were sacri-
feed along with the rest. 1t seemed that
breeders cared for nothing except to get
rid of their beeves somehow or other,
they cared little how apparently. The
late Midy Morgan of the New York
Times was one of the faithful who warn
ed the stockmen to desist She declared
five years ago that the wanton sacrifice
Of cows and heifers would result in beef
famine. The warning was not needed.
The price of cattle was SO low that it
scarcely paid the cost Of feeding them,
breeders reasoned. They also reasoned
further, with logic worthy of sheep,
that because this was so it would always
be- So Well, they have found out their
mistake. Perhaps some Of them will
learn what very careful, sensible farmers
knew before, that when man raises an
article that everybody must have he
should stick to it straight along, year in
and year out, regardless of the iuctua-
tion in price. There will always be short
sighted men enough to become discour-
aged and quit the field.
Now let the cattle raisers organize the
stiffest of combines.
The country is to be congratulated on
the fact that James Gordon Bennett has
become the champion Of the trotting
horse In Europe. This means much. For
the trotting meeting at Nice Mr., Ben
nstt gave 5000 in prizes.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-05-06
TOBACCO AND LIQUOR
ISEFFECTIvE STATUTES ARE DIS
CUssED IN A LETTER.
side Light ON n Hawaii Settlement
Minors Dissoiuts-Punish-
ments.
Hawaii, April 27


STAR NEwSPAPER:-Is it any
use making laws if these are to be-
come obsolete and forgottenl What
has become of the tobacco law re.
lating to minors? l took a trip a
little while ago to small settlement
on the coast of Hawaii. l saw
many children, little girls and boys,
some healthy, some sickly-looking,
and to my great astonishment they
all puffed away at cigarettes during
the greater part OF the day and
night. One little emaciated girl
particularly drew my attention as
she sent the clouds of smoke curling
over her poor little head. / dom t
suppose she could have been more
than eight years old, possibly nine
| mention this so that some OF
our Legislators, who have had their
minds occupied with such vital
questions to the interest of the
country as the design of the great
seal, and the BARRIERS licenses. may
spare a few moments 10 consider
the laws relating to minors.
] beg also to remind them of the
liquor law, with reference to minors.
l can point out in the village where
| reside habitual drunkards at the
age of II years.
There are no liquor licenses for
our little district, but half dozen
private saloons are generally in full
blast. l am not a temperance
preacher, l drink. Nevertheless
because 40 out Of every SO people
do drink, that is not a reason 10
wink quietly at such a great evil
that erfeSSiDe drinking has shown
itself Do away with the law
which fines a young, healthy man
six dollars for getting drunk, for
making beast Of himself. Give
him ten days hard labor for first
offense, two months for second Of
fense and six months for the third.
There will be less drunkenness in
no time. Do not think that by re-
fusing to license the sale Of liquor
you are stopping such sale. No,
you are simply encouraging the
transgressions of the law and rob-
bing the Government of just rev.
enue. Before the Hawaiians can
be saved morally, they must be
saved physically, that is, intemper-
| ance in all its branches must be
taught to them as being injurious
and destructive to their happiness.
OBSERVER.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-05-06
RED MEN.
Short Talks of Interest to the Order Fror
Many Reservations.

Short Talks of Interest to the Order From
Many Reservations.
A plan of insurance for Red Men, theil
wives and daughters was adopted by the
great council of Texas. The great chiefs
were instructed to incorporate the grea,
council under the laws Of the state.
Usage tribe Of Camden exenplifled the
adoption ceremony Mt Trenton in the pres
enco of the great council of the state and
large number of the members in that 10
cality. The work Is said to have excelled
any preceding exempliflcation in the roser
vation.
Charters have been granted for great
councils Of Pocahontas, in Indiana, Con
nectiout and New York.
The returns show an increase of nearly
1000 members in Massachusetts since last
May.
The Winnepurket tribes minstrel com
pany of Lynn is playing to crowded houses
on the New England circuit for the benefit
of local tribes.
Tho great chiefs of New Hampshire are
actively at work visiting the tribes of that
reservation and report gains everywhere
in financial and numerical strength.
Judge Wiley of Aspen has been appoint
I'd to fill the vacancy caused by the resig
nation of the great junior sycamore oi
Colorado
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-05-06

Any one who has ever had an attack
Of inflammatory rheumatism will re-
ioice with Mr.. j. A. Stumm, 800 Boyle
Heie hts, Los Angeles, over his FORUM
ate escape from a siege of that distress
ing ailment. Mr.. Stumm is foreman of
Merriam's confectionery establishment
Some months ago, on leaving the heat
ed work room to run across thu street
ON an errand, he was caught out in the
rain. The result was that when ready
to go home that night he was unable Il
walk, owing to inflammatory rheuma
tism. He was taken home, and Oh
arrival was placed in front of gooC
fire and thoroughly rubbed with Cham
berlain's Pain Balm. During the even
ing and night he was repeatedly bathed
with this liniment, and by morning wai
relieved of all rheumatism pains. lie
now takes especial pleasure in praisins
Chamberlain Pain Balm. and Away
keeps a bottle of it in the house. Fo
sale by all Druggists and Dealers
BENSON, SMITH & Co., Agents, for ".