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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-06

No party has ever so cowardly
shirked n great public duty as did
the republican party OF Illinois in
the recent legislative session. The
people under the leadership of John
J.. Altgcld. confronted the legisla-
ture with certain great reforms, and
tho republican party with n majority
in both branches, under the leader
ship Of John X. Tanner. and ut the
command OF the boodlers and cor
porations, beat shameful retreat.
Here is the way the democratic mi
nority in the house nailed the repub-
lican majority and Mr.. Tanner to
the mast in n protest. which can
bo found on page 122 OF the house
journal:
The undersigned members OF the
house OF representatives desire re-
spectfully to dissent from and pro-
test against the action Of the major
ity OF the house In the adoption OF n
Joint resolution for the adjournment
ut this time, and. in accordance with
their constitutional rights, guaran-
teed by section 10, article 1. of the
constitution. desire this protest and
the following reasons therefor, to be
entered upon the journal Of the
house.
I. The proclamation OF the COVER
nor covering this general assembly
in extraordinary session, cited as
one OF the emergencies the necessity
Of revision OF the revenue laws I'M
der which "a large proportion OF the
wealth Of the state escapes taxation
aud the burdens OF the government
fall heavily upon the people Of mod
crate means" yet this house has de-
cided To- adjourn sine die without
any legislation on the subject Of rev.
cnue. aud aftor defeating an amend
mont offered by the minority, which
we coatend have uncovered $50, OOO,-
600 OF taxable property which now
totally evades taxation.
2. Tho proclamation Of the gov
crnor cited That people demanded
n state board of equalization that
would not shield great corporations
from taxation" yet no legislation
has been enacted by this general as.
sembly TO prevent these corporations
from continuing TO evade their Just
proportion OF taxation.
5. The proclamation Of the gov
crnor urges legislation TO prevent "a
class Of abuses which has grown ur
in the justice and police courts OF
larger cities. and which has for sew.
eral years been called infamous.
vet no legislation has been enacted
to correct these abuses and shield
the helpless poor Of Chicago and
elswhere. who are made the prey q
the infamous system now prevailing
IN large cities.
1. The proclamation Of the gov
eruor urged legislation to correct
the prescn; Judicial system of Cook
county. "under which citizens have
practically to submit to denial o,
justice" because OF the dilatory
practices Of the courts: vet no bill
has even been considered in thi,
house looking 10 the remedy Of thil
great evil.
8. The proclamation of the gov
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-06
TAYLOR RIDGE TOPICS.

TAYLOR RIDGE, Aug. 81. D..
Nudge attended the congressiona al
convention at Galva last Friday an d
Saturday.
Little Mable Bruner is still at the
hospital in Rock Island.
Grandpa Taylor visited Rock ISL
and Thursday and Friday.
Miss Iva Johnston spen. couple of
days with her sister in Reynolds last
week.
Mrs. Maggie Otto, of Sherrard.
visited with her parents part of the
past week.
Miss Ella Taylor, of Reynolds. aud
a friend are visiting in this neighbor-
hood for few days.
Mrs. w. S. Mccullough, who was
visiting friends in Milan since last
Friday, returned on Monday.
Supervisor 10 Fitzpatrick was a
caller in our village Monday, and
went on to Andalusia on business.
Miss Emily Spickler went to Anda-
lusis Thursday last to spend few
days with her cousin, Stella Spick-
Ter.
Mrs. George Spickler, Of Andalu-
STA. has been visiting friends and
relatives in this vicinity for few
days.
Mrs. r. S. Kirk was in the city
over Sunday. She brought Miss
Nellie Hudson home with her to
spend couple of weeks with her
cOu sin Iaura Kirk
The farmers are having a bad time
threshing. So much rain is spelling
the grain and makes it in bad condi-
tion for the machine. Some think it
will not pay to thresh ut all.
The Baptists of Reynolds and Tny-
lor Ridge are going to give a union
Sunday school picnic the Goth of
August. They intend to use the
grounds at Zion church for the pur-
pose.
There is a report that the second
lot of potato bugs are doing more
damage than the first ones. They
certainly are doing some harm in
places, but it is hoped they will not
last long.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-06

BIps were opened ut the war de-
partment for the construction OF one
Of the largest guns in the world. It
Is to be 10 inches in diameter
on the inside, and will shoot pro-
jcc.ile larger than the body Of o good
sized man, and weighing over i 500
pounds. The gun will be about fifty
feet long. and will weigh about sew
enty-iivc tons. II will be placed in
New York harbor, and General
Flaglor says that one wcll-directed
shot from it would destroy or stop
any vessel known ut the present
time. Tho bethlehem company which
bid "a cents per pound for making
the gun, was the lowest bidder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-06

ernor voicing the demands of thou
sands Of the poor throughout the
state, and of humanity elsewhere.
urged legislation amending the fac
tory inspection law, and regulating
the sweat-shop system in our large
cities 90 as to prevent the employ
ment Of children in such q manner
as to stunt their development phys
ically, intellectually and morally,
yet no legislation has been enacte d
or bill even considered in this house
upon that subject.
6. The proclamation of the gov
ernor urged some legislation to solve
the prison labor problem in accord
ance with the demands of organized
labor throughout the state, and the
promPtings Of humanity elsewhere,
yet no Legislation has been exacted or
bill considered in this house upon
that subject.
The general assembly has been in
session for five weeks, long enough
to have enacted wise and judicious
laws upon all these subjects. and the
minority have ever stood ready to
use their best efforts to procure leg
islation, but have been prevented
from so doing by the republican ma
jority.
We. therefore. respectfully protest
against the sine die adjournment
without legislation upon the very
important subject for which the
governor convened the general as
sembly.
Thomas Tippit, James a. Teel.
George Wendell. + y. Poindexter,
II H. DE Lany. j. Edwin Black.
Simon Shafier, r. J. Nell.
James u. Ownby, Bernard J. Mahoney.
T.. r. wallecs. G. A. Rondeau.
Angelo ;. Celia. George NJ. lie Crone.
James Brancn. Luther VI. Dearborn.
&. II. woolsey. stephen MAY
VI. Stoskopf. James II. Farrell
j. s. Schwab.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-06

The ARGOS feels personal sorrow
in the death Of Thomas Sharp Silvis.
None knew him better, no one more
highly estimated his true personal
qualities and inward character, or
esteemed him more tenderly. Every
body liked Sharp Silvis; but he was
n man who wore well. He was best
beloved by those who best knew and
understood him. His untimely TAX
ing away means n loss to the com.
munitv.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-06
BucAien's Arnics ss,vs

The best sAlve in the world for
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt
rheum, fever soros, letter, ohspped
hands. chilblains. corus and all skin
eruptions. and positively cures
piles or no pay required. 1t 10 guar
snteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price Is cents per
box. For sale BY Harris d Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-06

Down In New York the other day
man was fined s. for kissing a girl.
lie threw down q $40 note and told
the judge TO keep the change as the
kiss was cheap at that price. The
Girl ought to be willing to throw in a
few more for the neat compliment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-06
Rheumatism Cured In . D.v.

"Mystic Cure" for rheumatism
and neuralgia cures in l to 3 days.
Its action upon the system is re-
markable and mysterious. 1t re-
moves at once the cause, and the
disease Immediately disappears. The
irst dose greatly relieves. IS cents.
Sold by Otto Grotjan, druggist. Rock
Island. and Gust Schlogel & Son, 22O
West Second street. Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-06
You Can Depend On 1t

that Folcy's Collie Cure is an instant
relief for collie, summer complaint,
cholera morbus, diarrhoea,. bloody
flux. chronic diarrhoea. cholera in
fantum. bilious collie. painters collie,
and all bowel complaints. 25 cents
and SO cents. Sold by NJ. +. Balm
SEN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-06

The town Of Brunswick, Me-, a
heretofore republican town at all
times turned over yesterday, and in
the election gave the democratic
ticket a good msjority. The money
question did il. The result is a
fair criterion for Maine, aud as Maine
goes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-06

IT is now learned that Hanna has
his watchword designed for McKin-
Icy In the west. The legend reads:
"Protection and BImetallism."
Think OF IL,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-06
MISCELLANEOUS.

Q100 TO ANY MAN OR WOMAN WE
p1OO cannot teach to draw a crayon
portrait by our patent method in three lessons.
W. pay our pupils $40 to SIS per week 20 work
for US at home, evenings or spare time Send
Tor work and particulars. Hermann g. Sey-
mOur, 2i3 South Sixth street. Philadelphia Pa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-06

"ANTED-I3T ROYAL NEIGHBORS A
w second hand, upright piano in good CON
dition. Cali or address sos Twelfth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-06

SUPERINTENDENT, OF SOME
w kind by an intelligent, temperate man.
"A good penman and bookkeeper Can give
satisfactory reference. Address II. V, ARGUS
ONCE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-06

"ANTED-GOOD RELIABLE HELP OF
w all kinds who can furnish references to
use THE ARGUS want column. Calls are re-
ceived at this Office daily for domestics. ETC..
who can come well recommended. Try this
column for situation and II you are reliable
you will get one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-06

IGOR SALE-BY PARTY LEAVING CITY,
Il his entire household goods consisting OF
parlor, bed ana dining room furniture. hard
coal stove, etc. all almost new. at one half
value and less Can at 1884 Seventh avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-06
WANTED

"ANTED-TWO KITCHEN GIRLS AT
w $40 Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-06

LYOR RENT-FOURROOMF FLAT IN GOOD
location. Reasonable terms. Apply Z.
w. Hurst.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-06
FOR SALE.

EfOR SALE-A FIRST CLASS LOT, EAST
front, new brick walk. shade trees in
front Fruit trees and shrubs on lot, water and
sewer. Apply at 1908 Fifth avenue or on
premises, 50s Thirty-eighth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-06

NOR RENT-A GOOD HOUSE At 60;
Il also a second story, nice, large, airy
rooms, at g. at 1Oli Third avenue
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-03
SUPERVISORS SUMMONED
They Must Tell Judge Seawell
All About the Folsom.
Street Contract.
The Jordan Bituminous Rock Company
Claims It Was Disseminated
Against.

Judge Slack yesterday issued writ of
certiorari commanding the Board of
Supervisors of San Francisco to appear
before Jud, Seawell on July 81 in order
tnat their action in awarding the Folsom
street paving contract to the City I'M
provement Company may be reviewed.
Ihls is simply a new phase of an old
matter. The Jordan Bitumnous Rock
and Paving Company entered a bid with
the board for the paving of Folsom street,
when the contract was awarded to the City
Improvement Company. The Jordan
company claims that it was Disseminated
against in the matter, by means of pecu-
lar specifications, which prevented it
using its bitumen, because it is brought
TO this city in sea-going vessels instead of
on the cars of the Southern Pacific Com
pany, and because it uses open instead of
closed kettles, such as are used by other
contractors.
A further claim is made that the action
OF the board in awarding the contract was
illegal, because the proceedings leading
up TO 1t were void, inasmuch as the speci-
hcations adopted were twice vetoed by the
Mayor and not since passed upon by the
Supervisors.
The Jordan company some time ago
prayed Tor writ OF prohibition prevent
ing Auditor Broderick from passing a
warrant for $20,0 in favor OF the City
improvement Company. on account of the
work already done on Folsom street, and
the same company has ceused the writ of
certiorari to be issued by Judge Slack.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-03
.LEPERS STILL WAITING,
Sixteen Unfortunates With but
One Ray of Hope for
Them.
Watching for DR.. Goto's Remedy,
Which the Customs Authorities
Will Not Give Up.

In the foothills at the base of Twin
Peaks, among nodding and bending tall
eucalyptus trees, is the ramshackle home
of the lepers.
The place is lonely in the wide expanse
OF dreary waste surrounding it and high
board fence shuts out the world
The lepers are morally, if not physically,
sensitive. A finger or ear might be
twisted off and not give them pain, but
they do not care to be gazed at.
"Old Chinese Anuie," as she is called,
the only woman in the settlement, hideous
to an extreme from the ravages of the
dread disease, greeted her visitors yester-
day with q coarse laugh. 1t was painful
not only to look at her but to hear ber
croaking tones.
Il don't want to have my picture in the
papers," she asserted. at don't do me
any good and they make fun of me-"
The woman, although but 36 years of
age, might be twice that, judging from
her bloated and scaly face and limbs.
The fence around the Pesthouse is only
to keep strangers without. The lepers
them selves appear contented enough to
remain within, where they care for each
other, are comfortably bedded and we'll
fed. They would lot leave their grew
some home TO mingIe with a world that
would spurn them in disgust. They sim
ply lie about, eat, sleep and drink and
wait for death to put them out of their
misery.
There are sixteen patients, and the only
ray Of hope they have had in years came
to them a short while ago, when Super
visor Benjamin procured DR.. Goto's rem
edy for leprosy.
"Will it cure them?' Superintendent J.
?. Keating, who has charge of the unfor-
tnnate sixteen, said. 81 cannot answer
that. What I do know Is that the poor
fellows are happier now than they have
been in long while. They have some
thing to hope for, something to think
about, and that is great deal"
Superintendent Keating expected that
me remedy would reach him yesterday
afternoon from the Custom mouse, but it
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-03
IN Ell DORADO PARLOR.
an Enjoyable Entertainments Given by
Native Sons on Tuesday
EVENING

Ell Dorado ParJor No. 81, N. S. G. W.,
gave an entertainment and dance last
Tuesday evening at Native Sons Hall,
Mason street. The programme was as fol-
lows and was much appreciated by the
large audience present:
Overture, Rosner's orchestra; address, Pres
Ident John G. Jolly; shadowgraphs, operated
Dy V. A. and j. F. Hancock; vocal solo, Mrs.
4. w. Burns: recitation, Eddie Sweeney; bur
lesque roller skating, G. l.. Morgan; whlstling
solo, Miss Olive Truett, accompanied by Miss
Gertie Payson; San Francisco Company's Ha-
waiian sextet, Bert Hawks, Birdsall Hawks,
John G. Hawks, Harry Turton, Frank Turton,
John F. 0'Connor
This parlor has secured old Pioneer Hall
at Stockton for the coming celebration,
September g.
At meeting held last evening the fol-
lowing officers were installed to serve for
the ensuing term:
Past president, John G. Jolly; president, NJ
H. Raker; first vice-president, e. C. Gunther;
second vice president, Lew B. Mayer; third
e-president, F. 7. Norton; treasurer, r.
Horber; recording secretary, L. n. p. Phelan;
financial secretary, NJ. T. Arey; marshal, C.
Roster; inside sentinel, George Stroecher; out
side sentinel, d. McKibbin; surgeons-Dr Z.
G. Frisbie. DR.. W. ]. Hawkins: trustees-Wil-
liam Samuel, Frank Smith, A. f. Wettig.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-03
devoted to the sick and death benefit fund

devoted to the sick and death benefit fund
of the Letter-carriers Association.
This association was organized in this
City, January 20, 1888, the objects being
mutual beneft-especially to furnish aid
to members when rendered incapable by
sickness of protecting and providing for
themselves, to encourage the spirit of
union and brotherly love among its men,
bers.
The association is incorporated under
the laws of the State of California, and
has mem bership of 100 carriers, almost
the entire letter-carrier force of this City.
The relief fund has been greater than re-
ceipts from this source, and to make up
this deficiency is the purpose of the an
nual picnic. The committee of arrange
ments is composed of the following
carriers: G. w. Spiller (chairman), R. NJ.
Roche, K. H. Morse, James II. Smith. H.
M. Locke, J. J. Brown, d. T. Dougherty,
r. Donovan and L. Russell, who have
worked hard In providing for the enjoy
ment of the picnickers.
Three hund red gate and game prizes
will be orrered, many of which are ofvalue
and utility. The list comprzes stoves.
sewing machines, articles of everyday
nousenoIo use, leWelry, etc. The music
will be furnished by the famous San Fran.
cisco Letter-carriers' band of thirty pieces.
This band was organized January /, 1894.
by l. @. Levey and w. Inwood, appointed
at that time as a committee of two by the
Isetter-carriers' Mutual Aid Association.
The band is distinguishing feature CT the
association and is a great success Follow
ing are the officers of the band: Presi-
dent, d. I. Dougherty; vice-president, ].
8. Sullivan; secretary and manager, /. C.
Levey; treasurer, P. J. Whelan; librarian.
II. de Landresse; leader, Herman Schafer:
instructor, Professor L. von der Mehden:
directors-B. F. Ames, L. Nunan, G. de la
Fontaine.
Boats will leave the S. F. and N. P.
Company's slip at 8 and IL A. NJ, 1885.
1:50 and 1880 P. NJ. for the accommodation
of those desirous of attending the picnic
The last train returning to the CITY will
leave the park at 6 80 p NJ A diversity of
amusement has been provided for the
day, including games, jumping, races,
sports OF all kinds, music and dancing.
With this attractive programme, the
popularity OF the carriers and the patriot
ism of the day it is certain that Schuetzen
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-03
UNDER A FLORAL CANOPY
Clare M. Burkhardt and Alfred
c. Ledeme Welded Last
Evening.
Only Re atives and Intimate Friends
Attend the Ceremony-Trip
II Del Monte.

Only the relatives and intimate friends
witnessed the nuptiais of Miss Clare M.
Burkhardt and Alfred G. Ledeme, receiv-
ing teller of the London, Paris and Ameri-
can Bank, solemnized last evening at the
residence of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Burkhardt, 220 Thirteenth
street.
Simplicity. combined with rare good
taste, were the characteristic details OF the
wedding. Choice blossoms were used to
decorate the drawing-rooms of the resi-
dence, and in the apartment where the
ceremony was performed an immense in
verted Japanese umbrella completely hid
den beneath trellis of roses and ever
green's formed a canopy under which
the young couple stood while the Rev.
j. M. Buehler read the impressive Luth-
eran service.
The bride was attended by her sister.
Miss Amelia Burkhardt, who officiated as
maid of honor, and Miss Dora Westphal.
who acted as bridesmaid. Henry Colom-
bat was best man and Edward Burkhardt,
groomsmen.
blonde, was attired in a modish travelling
gown of silver blue silk, elaborately
trimmed with lace and jeweled trimming.
The maid of honor wore dainty gown of
delicate gray silk and the bridesmaid was
prettily attIred in pale blue silk gown.
After the ceremony an elaborate bridal
supper was served. Mr.. and Mrs. Ledeme
will leave this morning on bridal trip to
Del Monte, and on their return will go to
young people received many beautiful and
costly presents.
Ask your newdsealers Tor The Star, out to-
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-03
THE LYCEUr1.
TRINITY SCHOOL (FOUyDED 1870.

BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR BOYS
ID and young men. Prepares for university and
COLLEGE. Boarders limited to 35. Accredited
school with the universities Easter term opens
Monday, August 3.
REV. DR. E. B. sPALDING Rector.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-03
Park will be crowded by the very best
people from San Francisco.
a MUCH mixed CASE.
Mining stock That Has Passed Throug

Mining Stock That Has Passed Through
Many Hands Sued For.
Charles Ashton and julius Jacobs, ex.
ecutors of the will of Solomon o. Heyden-
feldt, have sued Charles ]. Heggerty. Sun
shine o. Heydenfeldt, Elizabeth A. Hey
denfeldt and the zeila Mining Company
for the return of 4674.64 shares of Zeila
mining stock which was left by the will OF
Solomon Heydenfeldt to his wife Elizabeth
Heydenfeldt
After the stock was transferred to Mrs.
HeydeDfeldt the Supreme Court decided
that it was subject to claim as part of the
estate of the deceased, he owing $40, 600 on
mortgage.
The executors have brought suit against
its present possessors to recover the stock,
in order that 1t may be used to satisfy the
mortgage
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-03

Ask your newdsealers tor The Star. out to-
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-03
O'DONNELL OWES RENT.
The Perennial Candidate Sued for I
Hire of His Office

The Perennial Candidate Sued for the
Hire of His Office.
DR.. G. G. O'Donnell has for some time
dropped out of sight, but yesterday
he bobbed up again, and in q way that is
undoubtedly little to his liking. He was
sued for four months rent of his offices at
Kearny and Washington. streets.
1t has been popular supposition that
the peoples perennial candidate was a
man of considerable means, and the fact
that he is unable to settle bill of $40 per
to his friends.
The complaint was filed BY Henrietta
Roullet, ct al, owners of the property, suit
being brought for four months rent from
March 1.
q. w. O'Donnell is also named as de-
fendant in the action.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-03

did not. As soon as it does he will imme-
diateiy commence administering it to his
wards.
The remedy consists of little pills the
size OF barley and of tea. One of the
lepers has box of the pills which was
sent to him by friend some weeks ago,
and he takes teaspoonful of these pills
every day. The tea, however, be has not
yet been able to obtain. He fancies that
there is slight improvement in his con-
dition, but the superintendent fails to
notice it.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-03
Excellent Programme and Many
Prizes Offered for Com.
petition.
THE PosTMEN OFF DUTY.
Freed From Care, They Will Enter
tain Their Friends Roy.
ally.

The letter-carriers picnic at SchuetzeD
Park tom orrow will be a feature OF the
National holiday, and will no doubt at
tract big crowd. The receipts are to be
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-03
Father Yorke viii preach.

The feast of st. Peter will be celebrated in st.
Peters Church, Twenty-fourth and Alabama
streets. next Sunday with solemn high mass
at 1890 O'Clock. Rev. Peter C. Yorke, chan
cellor of the archdiocese win preach.