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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-22
Pictorial Fiction Of Cinnamon.

Under the heading, Pictorial Lies, I"
the Shangtung correspondent Of the
North China Daily News says: "Not
long since l found in Chinese inn q
set OF highly colored pictures, such as
the natives are wont to use as wall dec
orations, setting forth the events Of the
late war with Japan. The superscrip-
tions narrated in very bad Chinese how
that the petty king of Japan had re-
belled against the constituted authority
of the Dragon throne, and in the pride
Of his heart had constructed navy and
troops to harass his imperial majesty
withaL But at Ping Yang the rebel
lious king, even after hiring the Koreans
to fight for him, was completely routed
without the loss of single Chinese
banner. The terrible havoc at Ping
Yang is depicted with much display of
gore among the japanese ranks. Next
scene, great victory of the Chinese
troops in Manchuria. General Sung is
represented as issuing forth from a city
gate and chasing the panic stricken en-
envy pell nell over stone bridge. Then
comes the storming Of q fortress on the
sea coast. A dozen impossible warships
arc belching forth fire and shell. The
flags at the mastheads are inscribed with
the common Chinese names of Japan,
England, France, Germany and the
United States. Notwithstanding this
unequal contest Of all the world against
China, the soldiery of the fortress are
watching the onset with the utmost
complacency, not even deisning to return
the fire. London News
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-22

the inheritors OF great fortunes and to
marry into the peerage. Small space is
allowed in her system for imagination,
passion or religions enthusiasm. The in
ternal struggle which their strength ere.
ates would only have disturbed her SIM
pie balance between right and wrong.
Previous novelists had based morality
on feeling. She ascribes it to the un-
derstanding. She allows no amiable
weaknesses, no sudden impulses, no un-
comfortable emotions. Even Cupid, king
of men, is elbowed from his throne and
in exchange for his kingdom is offered
sinecure as the keeper of ronconform-
ist consciences. A large tract of life is,
in fact. to Miss Edgeworth terra in
cognita Of which she knows nothing be-
cause she feels nothing. -Quarterly Re-
view.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-22

PRoHIBITIoN does not appear to
prohibit to any great extent in Iowa.
either. Cerro Gordo county is said
to be one Of the strongest prohibition
counties in the state. There is not
saloon in the county, and every eff.
fort TO establish one under the
Martin mulct law has been over
whelmingly defeated. Yet, during
1895, according to the official report
of the state auditor, 6,12l gallons of
liquor were sold in the county at a
valuation of $4,000, and of this only
six gallons were credited to DOCTORS
New York Sun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-22
The Ideal Panacea.

James l.. Francis, alderman. Chi.
cago, says: 81 regard DR.. Kings
New Discovery as an ideal panacea
for coughs, colds and lung com.
plants. having used it in my family
for the last five years. to the exclu.
sion of physicians prescriptions or
other preparations"
Rev. John Burgus. Keokuk, Iowa,
writes: IL have been minister OF
the Methodist Episcopal church for
80 years or more. and have never
found anything so beneficial, or that
gave me such speedy relief as DR..
Kings New Discovery" Try this
ideal cough remedy now. Trial bot.
ties free at Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug
store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-22
Glad r,aing. to Asthma sunerer..

Lawson Elvidge, of Darlington,
H.. states he was cured of chronic
asthma of long standing by Foley's
Honey and Tar. 1t gives positive re-
lief in all cases Of asthma, so that
this disease. when not completely
cured, is robbed of all its terrors by
this great remedy. No sufferer
should be without it. so cents.
Take no substitute. For sale at NJ.
Z. Bahnsen's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-22
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL r

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL Il.
j. SCoFIELD is red hot after the
building associations, and those not
well managed and operated under the
strictest phases Of the law are likely
to be suppressed. The National as
ISOLATION at Bloomington is the es-
pecial object of attack at this time,
and the courts have been asked to
wind up its affairs. The president
Of the concern drew n large salary,
contrary to law. and his son received
$1,000 year as m ornamental but
not useful secretary. The affairs
have been recklessly managed and
the shareholders are likely to lose
much they have put in. There are
too many safe and serviccablc organ
izations OF this class to have their
reputation and interests endangered
by the wild and extravagant manage
ment Of others. The bad cannot be
siftcd out too quick.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-22

A MINNEAPoLIs reporter has sue
ceeded in accomplishing what others
have sought in vain to do for some
time. He has found out that Jerry
Simpson does wear socks, and what
is more. Jerry says he always did
wear socks, furthermore gratifying
the public curiosity by stating that
in cold weather he wears good warm
wooden ones.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-22

At recent sale of lands lying on
both sides OF Bull Run and Black
burns Ford, Va, the greater portion
was sold ut an average of something
less than &c per acre, while some
went at 81 and $3.50 per acre. There
ore 55l acres in the tract and it en-
braces large portion of the historic
Bull Run battlefield.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-22
Rheumatism Cured in . D.y.

"Mystic Cure" for rhematism and
neuralgia cures in 1 to 8 DAYS. Its
action upon the system is remarka-
bic and mysterious. It removes at
once the cause, and the disease
Immediately disappears. The first
dose. greatly relieves, IS cents. Sold
by Otto Grotjan, druggist, Rock Is
land and Gust. Schlegel & Son. 900
west Second street. Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-22
Bucklen's ArnIca Salve

The best salve in the world for
cuts, bruises, sores. ulcers, salt
rheum, fever sores. letter, chspped
hands, chilblains. corns and all skin
eruptions, and positively cures
piles or no pay required. II is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price IS cents per
box. Forsale by Hartz G. Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-22

DR.. williams Indian Pile Ointment win cnre
blind bleeding. liberated and itching piles. II
sbsorbs the tumors, ailsys the itching at once.
acts as poultice. gives instant relief. DR.. vii.
iiAns' Indian Pile Ointment lie prepared only for
piles and itching OF the private parts, AID nothing
else. Every box is guaranteed. Sold By drug
gists. sent BY mail. for 50 cents and 81 per box.
williams Manufacturing company. Proprietors,
Cleveland, Ohio. Sold BY T. h. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-22

WILLIAM BLACkMAN, the Oldest
resident Of Sonoma county, Cal, died
Mt Healdsburg last week shortly af-
ter passing his hundredth birthday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-22

EIGHT big bears were killed re-
Gently during one hunt by a party of
sportsmen on the Union river, near
Machias, Me.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-22

Mucn Of that part of the sunny
south comprised in the limits of Vir.
ginia was out of sight under 5-foot
snowdrifts last week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-22

Gov. ALTGELD is at present enjoy
ing himself at Hot Springs, Ark. by
taking daily walks over the hills.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-22

THOMAS Il. REED recently acted as
the escort Of Sir Henry Irving dur
ing the actors first visit to the cap.
itol.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-22

MIS-. HUST, OF Merrimac, n. H.,
celebrated her Tooth birthday n few
days ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-22
A Lady Attorney.
Her career threatened by an
lnsidiOus foe. How it
was vanished.

Mrs. Alice Koon, was the FIRST ,,dv ,+t,r
ney IN hutchinson. All admire the crere
and cleverfiess that have given her pron1iIi-
ended by troubles peculiar to her ser wlr;ci,
PANIED ner physicians Here is a portion o.
her statement When 1 began the nee oi
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-22

The worst cases of rheumatism can
be cured by Kidneykura. We guar
antee it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-22

WANTED-SCHOLARS TO LEARN THE
" French kellogg system at 1911 Second ave
nue.. IRE comp etc system embraces the model,
complete instructions in cutting. fitting, French
basting and hcnng for only $40 Usual price for
system complete. S25 Mrs NJ. E. Lawson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-22

WANTED TO RENT-GOOD COTTAGE
W within TWO miles OF the rostnffic-, will
range for Loo chickens D. p X, ARGUS OF ce
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-22

EOR RBNT-NINE ION HOUSE. 7sS FTP
teenth street. Apply to Mrs. j. ". Jones,
1879 second avenue.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-04-16
growth Of the silver sentiment in that

growth of the silver sentiment in that
part of the country.
Here in Utah the cause of silver has
a double claim upon the people. With
US It affects not only the general well
fare of THE country, but a great local
interest, and for that reason, whatever
advances the cause of bimetallism
should receive a hearty support from
our people, and some of them should
toned enthusiastic silver advocate who
sent the 500 with the list of names ito
whom he wanted the paper sent. He
sent to the publishers the names of
Frenchmen, which was all right
enough, but anxious as we may be to
have Frenchmen see right in this mat
ter, we are still more anxious that
our own people should have correct in
formation on the subject, and become
intelligently converted to the great
doctrine of bimetallism; and one of the
best methods of achieving that result
will be by sending among them the
right kind of literature. The National
Bimetallist is of that kind, and being
a periodical it is up to date both as to
fact and argument, and should re-
ceive the support of all to whose hearts
the cause of the restoration of silver
ITO its proper place in our monetary
system is dear.
The people of Utah should be alive
to the great cause of silver, and be
prepared ITO aid it, not only by lfp-con-
fession of faith of 1T, but also in
more substantial way-by subscribing
for this organ of free silver, not only
for one copy, but a hundred or five
hundred TO be sent to friends in the
east. Any such financial aid in this
cause is a good investment; help the
cause, friends.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-04-16
pRAyE MEN NEEDED.


The effect of practical politics upon
men seems to be to make towards of
them upon important issues. The
cause is not far to seek. They are
towards because they fear that if they
put forth any positive views they may
not be in harmony with the popular
view, and for a trimming politician to
find himself in opposition to the pre-
vailing opinion on any matter of great
concern is to find himself forever lost
to popularity.
In this presidential year above all
others the Democrats Of the west want
no such a man as described above
nominated at Chicago. All Democrats
are agreed on the tariff. but all Demo-
Gratis are not agreed on the money
question; in fact there is very strong
division of opinion on that question
Few will contend that it is not the one
important question of the day, the
one about which the fight for the presi-
dency will wage most fiercely. To lead
that fight the Democrats want brave
and fearless man, a man who is no
straddler but who will not hesitate to
declare his views to the whole world.
TO secure such man there should
be sent as delegates to Chicago none
but brave men, men who have clear
and positive views and who will never
hesitate to urge them in all places and
at all times. In the past there has
been too much straddling on import
ant issues, too much compromise, too
much makeshift. Men have been
elected on platforms that could be
made to mean anything or nothing as
expediency required, while all the
time they followed their own sweet
will. If national convention exhibits
coWardice in framing a platform no
one can blame candidates ambitious to
stand upon it for exhibiting cowardice
in expressing their views
There is no danger that the Demo-
Gratis of Utah will send any but brave
men to Chicago; they will be uncom-
promisingly for free silver, and they
VIII accept no straddle plank upon the
financial question. If all the silver men
who will go to that convention will
do the same, their will will he done in
the matter of declaring out and out
for free silver with no ifs, ands or
butts about the declaration.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-04-16
TALES OF THE DAY.
a Recrennf Son.

One beautiful morning in June. 1888,
Luigi Bombazino left his native home
in sunny Italy and came to America.
Following the crowd. ne found HIM
self a month later in Chicago.
Being young. healthy and ambitious.
and having been trained to habits OF
frugality he had right to hope that,
by judiciously investing his savings IN
a stock of salable goods and giving per-
sonal attention TO business, ne might
prosper ais a merchant:
He did prosper. While not becoming
Immediately wealthy in a city Wnere
competition is keen and compettors are
many, he had his share of trade, and
the profits amply sufficed for ms wants.
But there came a time when dlsaster
overlook his native land, and the voice
of Italy was heard calling upon all her
sons TO rally to her support.
Several of Luigi'S comrades one morn
ing urged him to join them in returning
to the old home to fight under the glor,
ious banner that Garibald1 SO OFT hao
carried to victory.
He asked for an hours time. He wished
to reflect.
At the end of the hour a deep sigh
burst from his bosom. He set his jaws
firmly, packed his valise and went down
town.
When seen shortly afterward at his
place of business on a prominent street
corner and asked what his determine
ton was he looked sternly at the ques-
toner and uttered thsse words in reply:
"Colla' buttoni Shoe less! Five cent
a pair!''-Chicago Tribune.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-04-16
THE NATIONAL BIMETALLIsT.

In the city of Chicago there is pub
lished weekly paper devoted TO the
complete restoration of bimetaIlism in
the United States. 1t is published by
the American Bimetallic Union, edited
by H. F. Bartine, the noted free sill
yer advocate, a man thoroughly fanlil-
lar with his great theme, and as earn
est in its advocacy. as he is intelligently
acquainted with it.
The publication was begun about six
months ago, yet already it has cir
culation of over 10000 copies in the
states of Michigan, Illinois. Indiana,
Ohio, Iowa and Missouri alone. Over
1000 go to the state of Vermont, and
all of the other eastern states have
large number of subscribers.
It is attracting considerable atten-
ton, too, in England. France and Ger
many. One enthusiastic silver advo-
cate and admirer of this missionary of
the gospel OF bimetallism recently sent
to the publishers $1OO with a list of
names Of prominent French men ito
whom he desired the paper sent.
1t is having wonderful influence
in the Mississippi valley; and to its
clear presentation of the subject as
much as to any other single circum-
stance may be attributed the steady
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-04-16
RELIEF For COLONEL COLT.

The Ohio legislature has done one
or two exceedingly. foolish things dur
ing it's present session, but it has done
one very meritorious and proper thing.
This is the passing of bill appro-
priating 1900 to pay the expenses in
Cured by Colonel Colt in the defense of
his famous trial
1t will be remembered that he was
ordered to Washington Courthouse
with his regiment to suppress mob
and prevent lynching In the per-
Torrance of his duties he ordered the
troops under hum to fire upon the mob,
which they did, with fatal results. He
did but his duty, but for doing it he
was arrested, indicted, tried for muir
der, but fortunately acquitted. But to
secure his acqufttal 1T was necessary
for him to stand a long and expensive
trial. and the final verdict was by no
means sure at first. He was simply
bounded and prosecuted.
The Ohio legislature in voting him
this money to make him whole has
done its duty, and nothing more. It
also preserves the states good name
and its reputation for justice. Not to
have done as it has would have been
for the state to encourage mob violence
and lawlessness. How can any state
expect its militia to respond to the call
of duty and uphold the law. if, when
it has done SO, it is to be tried, perse-
cuted and made poor in purse in con-
sequence? To pursue an officer as Col
onel Colt has been is ito invite an
archy.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-04-16
WHAT OF THIS MANIFESTO.

Gentlemen of Salt Lake City. busi-
ness men in particuar-When President
Auerbach of the Chamber of Com
merce issued his manifesto, declaring
that if you did not come to the as
slstance of the Chamber of Commerce
as set forth in said communication. he
said that he would recommend to the
stockholders the surrender of the char
ter and the disincorporation of the in
stitution." In closing his manifesto,
he said, 1.-THE names of the public
spirited who respond to this appeal
viii be published in the daily papers. >,
1t was four days ago since that
was said, and we have not yet seen
the names of any one published as go
ing to the rescue of the Chamber of
commerce. Are we to come to the
conclusion that the business men of
Salt Lake have concluded ito let the
Chamber of Commerce go out of exist
ence? That there are no public spir-
tied men in Salt Lake? Gentlemen,
what is the meaning of this silence?
Have you become Indifferent to the ad-
vertisement of the resources of your
city and state abroad? Or become so
absorbed in the vain discussion of
manifestoes and alleged juntas, of fos-
tering bitterness and specializing on
airy political complications that NAV
never arise, that the progress of the
city and the development of the state.
on which we ought TO concentrate our
effonts, has become a secondary AFFAIR.
or one wholly neglected? 1t is time
that we set ourselves more earnestly
at work upon those things which con
Germ our temporal welfare, than that
we waste our time in vain imaginings
about difficulties that we may never
encounter. or, if we do, with them will
come their proper solution.
The Herald stands ready to publish
the names of the public spirited who
respond to President Auerbach's mani
festo.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-04-16
"RETRENCHMENT, IN CITY Az
FAIRS.

AT a meeting of the city council
Tuesday night Councilman O'Meara,
during the course of some remarks,
said that the attempt at retrenchment
was sham and a farce He then went
on to criticise the mayor He declared
that while the mayor had urged econ
omy in his message he had practised
extravaganza, charging that during the
past month he had used 1000 out of
the contingent fund as against $6S for
the same month last year, when Mr..
Baskin was mayor. Mr. OMeara then
referred to the adjustment of the
office of police court clerk, saying it
was done to get the then occupant out
and then another man was put in. He
should have stated that this man was
the nephew of James Glendinning,
mayor of Salt Lake city.
Councilman Romney took some ex-
ception to these statements, particu-
larly so far as the finance committee
was concerned. He said he was sorry
to admit there was some truth in Mr..
O'Meara's criticism, and acknowledged
things were drifting back to the stat
US Of the financial condition of the city
before the retrenchment ordinance was
passed.
No taxpayer or citizen has charged
more against the present administra-
ton than has Councilman OMeara,
while Councilman Romney practically
acknowledges all that is charged
Isn't this all a fine commentary on
this great reform(?) administration
that came in with banners waving
and drums beating! All recognized
the pressing need of retrenchment and
reform, and in his message the mayor
had 1t all figured out how he would
save so many, many thousands of dol
lars to the city. 1t was a beautiful
plan, with its estimates, figures and
facts, so beautiful indeed that it would
have adorned the walls of a celestial
palace in that city where the streets
are paved with gold and run with milk
and honey. And Councilman O'Meara
says that this plan of retrenchment
was sham and a farce! And now
everybody thinks the same.
But the people should not get dis
heartened, and when the future of their
city looks dark financially, all they
have to do is to read anew the may
or's famous retrenehment message.
That will make an optimist of any pes
simist.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-04-16
BENEFITS OF ADVERTISING

Among the people who do business it
is a recognized axiom that as their
advertising increases so does their bus
mess, and chiefly because of it. The
great display ads. necessarily draw at
tention, but THE small personal ads.
draw i'll Also
The Baltimore Sun of recent date
gave an instance that is almost re-
markable in the history of advertising.
A personal ad. was inserted in that
paper asking information of one John
Weaver, who some forty years before
was in the grocery business in Balti-
more and subsequently enlisted in the
United States navy. Mr.. Nicholas
Lynch, who inserted the adj, had been
looking for Weaver for nearly forty
years TO settle a bill contracted at his
store before the war. He tells the story
as follows:
At the time the bill was contracted,
Me. Weaver was engaged in the gro
Gerry business at Cough and Eden
streets. AIT the breaking out of the
war / was appointed master sailmaker
on the old Albany. Weaver about that
time closed ont his business and en-
listed on the same ship as a fireman.
Our positions in rank being different,
saw very little of him, and money on
board ship being almost an unknown
quantity could not pay him. At the
close of the war, 1 understand, he was
transferred to another ship, and l re-
turned to Baltimore
Many times during these years have
thought l could find him, but all eff
forts proved useless until the adver-
tisement was put in the Sun. Friday
morning a young man called upon me
regarding the advertisement. He stat
ed he was Weaver's son, and that his
mother was living at 1910 East Monu-
ment street | called on Mrs. Weaver
and found she was the widow of nv
friend. She knew nothing of the bill.
l owed her husband, and was very
grateful for the money. l am growing
old and did not care to remember that
l owed a man money for food received
in my younger days. Mr.. Weaver. his
widow tells me, died at sea- from yell
low fever very soon after the war.
We know of somewhat similar case
that happened a number of years ago.
A gentleman of this city wished to
get information concerning his moth
er's relatives in England. Nothing had
been heard of them since his mother
had left England about 1916. Forty
years after he inserted a personal ad
in the Liverpool Mercury and the
Manchester Guardian, and within
week after their insertion he had OBJ
tanned all the information sought, even
as to the location of various branches
of the family in America.
If such cases as this one in Balti-
more and the one we have related do
not prove conclusively the benefits to
be derived from advertising, what
could?
The man who neglects to advertise
his business or his wants fails to in
crease his business and to satisfy his
wants,