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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09
The French Naval Init.

The old distinctions of battleship and
cruiser. coast defense ship, lookout ship.
torpedo catcher and all the rest are 10
disappear utterly from the face of
French waters. The key words of the
new scheme are homogeneity and au-
tonomy. The fleet is to be homogeneous
through all its units, the units to be
self sufficing for all the various func-
tions of war. The archetype of this au-
tonOmous unit is the Dupuy dc Lone
This vessel, generally classed as an ar
mored cruiser. was launched in 1890,
but was not completed until some years
later. She is of $500 tons displacement,
314 feet long, of 81 feet inches beam
and 23 feet 6 inches draft. She steams
II. . knots an hour with natural and 90
with forced draft and is reckoned able
to make 4, 900 miles at II. D knots with
ont coaling. She is armored-and this
is her most distinctive feature-with
4. inches of steel throughout her whole
length and almost over the whole sur
face of the hull
For heavy armament she carries two
7.6 inch breechloaders and six G.3 inch
canet quick firing guns, besides numer-
Gus smaller quick firers. The heavy
guns are so mounted that she can fire
five of them ahead, astern or on either
broadside. This formidable type Admiral
Fourier proposes to strengthen and
develop into the unit Of his homogene.
Gus fleet, which is to be equal indiffer-
emily to every service demanded Of a
warship. -Blackwood's Magazine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09
A Peculiar Cough.

AT recent meeting Of one Of the
French societies u paper was read on
what was diagnosed as tonsilar cough
This cough is described as violent, spas.
modic and painful 1t was frequently
accompanied by reflexcs in the neighbor.
ing region. and particularly by u pro-
fuse watering Of the eyes. All remedies
ordinarily applied produced no effect
whatever, and as there was no expecto.
ration the origin of the cough has SEEM
cd obscure. The trouble, however, is ex-
planned by familiarity with the struc.
turc Of the tonsils. Several sets Of nerves
center and blend ut aud near the outer
surface Of the tonsils, where they form
what il described under the name of
tonsilar plcxus. The tonsils are connect.
cd by muscles with the apparatus Of the
larynx, "a fact which makes treatment
of the tonsils complicated and difficult.
IL Is common practice to cut off the
tonsils, but this has been attended with
very grave results. The hearing is some
times affected by this arrangement and
the larynN Is necessarily involved. The
best surgeons are al present very careful
how they perform any surgical opera.
tion on the throat or tongue, as it is a
fact past question that very few such
operations are successful i'll the long run.
There may be temporary relief, but it
Is almost invariably shor'. lived. New
York Ledger
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09

yer is getting cheaper every year.
II, therefore. the latter might be
used for money, notwithstanding the
facts stated above. it should be done
according to its market price. not 16
to l, but lat this momenD 80 to 1.
though that would render silver
money rather inconvenient. Silver
men had better invent some new
articles OF luxury. make them fash.
ionable and flood all markets. That
would be the proper way to get rid
Of all the superfuity OF silver and
make il useful.
IL am, otherwise. no politician
but an anarchist. and consequently
do not care for any party IN the
arena Of voting fights. which l re.
gard as a monkey theatre. good for
the amusement Of big children.
believe in revolution, and not in
humbug."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09

Pers rs afflicted with rheumatism often 8, fer
for life time. their fortunes icing almost with
out remission. The j,ints and muscles Of ouch
unfortunates are in moot cases shockipg'y con-
torted and drawn out Of shape. To afford them
even Temporary relief the ordinary remedies often
prove utterl' useless. Hostetter's St ,mach Bit.
tiers. on the other hand. is avouched BY persons
Who have used 1t To he genuire source Of re-
lief. Il keeps the blood cool by promoting a
regular hsbit OF b 'dy, and removes from 1t i'm
purities which, 10 the opinion Of all rational pa.
biologists originate thi, sgonizing complaint and
its kindred ma'ady, the govt. Peeide this the
Bit,ers remedy disorders OF the stomach. liver
and nerves, prevent and eradicate intermittent
and renittent fsvere. promote appetite and
slceP, and are highly recommended by physicians
- o desirable medicir nj stimulant and tonic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09
AN ARCTIC STUDIO.
A Little Wooden Shed Built Far Within
the Arctic Circle.

A Little Wooden Shed Built Far W'ithi1
the Arctic Circle.
At the head Ct an almost unknown
bay, beyond the waters of Inglefield
gulf, the Falcon found temporary rest
and there, under a lofty peak and in the
presence of mighty glacier, we erected
out two tiny buildings. The site was
chosen upon a terrace in the bed of an
ancient glacier and near a rapid brook
that ran down to the bay. The studio
formed a wing of the larger building,
and was built Of three inch grooved
pine. 1t was made with double walls,
and had an air space IF one foot ccIu-
pietely enveloping tops, sides and bot
tom, and an additional air space Of one
inch formed by felt covering the walls
and ceiling. On the side facing the west
were placed double doors, and on the
south u double skylight and a window.
Over three of the exterior walls was
fastened the conventional tar paper. In
this small abode. the northernmost STU
do in the world, with Il ground space
of 10 by 6ls feet, and with a height of
less than s, my comrade and were to
dwell for more than a year.
On Aug. 26. 1898, the studio was
made habitablc with two folding beds,
trunks and boxes for seats and lccepta-
Giles, and oilcloth for floor covering. A
long shelf was run along the west side
of the room, near the ceiling, and under
the skylight was placed series of
shelves. A clock with homelike voice
gave an air of habitableness to the
room, and from the ceiling was sus-
pended lamp with chain for raising
and lowering Railways an object of
wonder and delight to the childlike In
mutt, or Eskimo. Near by We're two
other dwellings, but of sealskin, the
homes of the Innuits Myo and Kashoo,
who, with their families, had been in
duced to leave the neighborhood os Cape
Parry and come with us.-Frank Will
bert Stokes in Century.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09
Safe Place.

She glided into the Office and quietly
approached the editors desk.
Il have written a pOem." she began.
WELL" exclaimed the editor with a
look and tone intended to annihilate,
but she calmly resumed:
Il have written a poem on My
Fathers Barn, and''-
oh" interrupted the editor with an
extraordinary suavity. you don't know
how l am relieved. A poem written on
your fathers barn, Ell? 1 was afraid ii
was written on paper and that you want
cd me to publish it. If l should ever
happen to drive past your fathers barn,
I'll stop and read the poem. Public
Opinion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09

Herr Most is pronounced advc-
cate OF the gold standard. He ad-
mits tina, he is an anarchist. There.
fore IL would appear on the returns
that the anarchists were for gold
and not for silver. Herr Most, how.
ever. does not believe that anything
can be settled at the polls. He calls
sn election - monkey theatre" In
a recent letter on the money ques.
ton the red-headed anarchist said:
Il have expressed the opinion that
at present gold can only be used "a a
proper stsodsrd OF value. because its
costs OF production are stable and
alike all over the world, whereas sill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09
Our Eirat CoSus

Tho first coins really deserving the
name of United States coinage were
struck of rs pattern pieces by Ben
lamin Dudley at the instigation of Rob
.rt Morris and were laid before congress
In 1888 rs specimens Of what the coin
age should be. They We're mark
and ''quint" and thus described: The
mark '-obverse; an eye, the center
Of glory. Is points cross equidistant
circle Of rs many stars. The '.auiut''
Is similar in design, the value on re.
verse being noted
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09
The New York Herald. the int,

HE New York herald, the intol-
Grant gold bug organ. says that
Bryan. the democratic candidate for
PRECEDENT. i, pauper. That Is a
fair sample Of republican "argu.
ment" in this campaign. Bryan
may be poor in pure. but he is rich
in many things that his detractors
are not. among which are brains,
patriotism. honor and love OF fellow
men. And there are enough Of the
same kind OF "paupers" in this
American republic who will vote for
and elect Bryan president Of the
United States, even at the risk OF
ole nding the gold plutocrats Of the
east and "dear old Lunnon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09
THE CHILDREN.

Only to keep them so-
Soft. warm and young.
The wee. feeble fingers,
The babbling tongue.
Tears that we kiss away,
Smiles that we win.
Careless OF knowledge,
As guiltiess Ct sin.
Only to keep them so,
Frank, true and pure,
OF our full wisdom
So lovingly sure.
Our frown all they shrink from,
Our fat their law,
Our store whence all gladness
They fearlessly draw.
Only to keep them So
Sweet hands that cling.
Sweet lips that laugh for Us
Sweet tones that ring:
Curls that we train to wave,
Feet that we guids.
Each fresh step a wonder,
Each new word a pride.
Only to keep them 50.
Women and men
Are the TIMES that circlcd Us
Lovingly then;
Gentle and good to US,
Patient and strong.
Guarding otr weaknesses.
Bearing us long.
London Tit Bits
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09

To those suffering from catarrh or
the thousands subject to severe at
tacks Of cold in the head, will not be
amiss II sure remedy can be Of
fered. Ely's Cream Balm has be.
come favorite in all sections of the
United States, because of its effec.
tiveness. Your cold in the he I'D will
be quickly relieved by it. and the
severest attack of catarrh will weld
TOO. and be perfectly cured by a
thorough treatment. Catarrh is not
q blood disease. but an inflammation
OF the nose aud throat, due to eli.
mate changes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09
Coz. Il. +. MARSH. the erstwhile

Coz. II. +. MARSH, the erstwhile
congressman from the congressional
district including Rock Island has
had time OF it reconcilipg his well
known attitude on the silver uues-
ton and his position now in support
of the gold declarations Of the re-
publican platform. He is like unto
Congressman Prince in this respect.
Col. Marsh spoke at Versailles the
other day. and the correspondent of
the Mount sterling Examiner at Yer.
sallles thus reports the occasion
The colonel appeared to be loaded
To the muzzle - but not with
straights and iizzes-but with pa.
trtotism and enthusiasm, and re.
moved his coat Mt an early stage Of
the game" According to this cor
respondent the colonel gave birth to
this pearl of speech: I'VE stand
where we stand because we stand
where we stand. and we 10 not know
where we shall stand" AT the
close OF that sentence" SAYS the
same authority. $50 early setting
forth plan to he followed TO end
the money panic. restore confidence
and insure the prosperity and hsppi
ness Of ALL adds the CORES pondest.
"a mighty shout rent the air: hats.
fans and umbrellas were tbrowp
high in the ether blue. and MANY of
the old repu blicans on the stag,
sprarg to their feet, Rugged each
other aud swore that they would
vote for n gold standard. protection
aud Col. Msrsh ss long rs they bav,
n button on their shirt"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09

THERE seems to be no longer rea.
sonable doubt as to the withdrawal
OF Gen. j. &. Black from the field OF
candidates in Illinois this year as the
democratic gold nominee for gov
ernor. The committee will in such
event choose between w. S. Fore.
man. Henry Raab and Judge Thomas
a. Moran.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09

The most striking difference be.
tween Vermont with its $4,000 re.
publican majority and Arkansas with
its $4,000 democratic majority. is
that the former has four electoral
votes aud the latter eight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09
Kid Glove Sale.

To make it lively in this depart
ment for six days we have concluded
to put out the following well known
styies-that will sell them quick.
Our four-button kid gloves in
black, tan and brown, always
csc; this week 75c
Fosters five-hook in black only
fancy backs and plain, always
$1.25; this week Csc
Bicycle and driving gloves
(gauntlets) should be 75c; this
week. 4Sc
White chamoise wash gloves,
four large pearl buttons,
should be 81. 25; this week. :. 75c
White chamoise mousquetaire.
eight button length, should
be 81 so; this week -. 49,. Csc
Undre ssed kid gloves in tan,
red and black, fancy backs,
patent fasteners, should be
$1.25; this week ...... 90
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09

The Ph,ladelphia Item dips its
pen in vitriol and remarks that
''bankers and corporation lawyers
lie awake worrying over the woes
Of the laboring man"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09
Unable to Compare.

He-Miss Kitty, I've heard it said
that kiss without mustache is like
an egg without salt. Is that SO:
She-Well, really, l don't know
can't tell-for in my life l never
He-Now, now, Miss Kitty!
She-Never ate an egg without salt
-WoOnsOcket Reporter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09

Wiru the advent Of n hotel COM
bine, which is the latest thing in the
way OF trusts, it is difficult to see
wherein the commercial traveller is
TO get along.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09
Dangerous Drinking water.

Death Turks in impure water. 1t
breeds diseases, often in epidem il
form.
The first symptom is looseuess Of
the bowels. These diseases are
checked by taking Foley's Collie Cure.
Sold by NJ. =. Bahnsen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09

If it were not for labor, men could
neither eat so much nor relish so pleas
antly nor sleep so soundly. nor be so
healthful nor SO useful, so strong nor so
patient, so noble or SO interrupted. -
Jeremy Taylor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09

Mrs. winslov's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. It
soothes the child, softers the gums.
ailsys all pain. cures wind collie, and
IS the best remedy for diarrhoea.
Twenty five cents Q bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09

The ex-empress of Prussia. tho En-
press Frederick. draws from the English
treasury as British princess the SIM
Of IS. 900 every year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09

Lars see. what will they call that
Texas fusion-popocan?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09
FOR RENT.

ElOR RENT-FOUR-ROOM FLAT IN GOOD
y location. Reasonable terms. Apply E
w. Hurst.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09

nor RENT-THE PEARSON RESTAUR-
y ant on Fifth avenue. Apply to William
McEniry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09
FOR SALE.

LNOR SALE-COMBINATION BOOK CASE
= and desk and one wood stove. Inquire
George F. Roth. ZIG Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09
Underwear Department.

SO dozen Zone case) ladies'
ileeced ribbed vests. long
sleeves, just right for fall
wear, should be Csc, this
WopE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09
Crockery Department

Commencing Monday, Sept. z. we
will place on sale the largest line of
low priced toilet ware ever brought
to this city. These sets are made MP
in s. 10 and ~ pieces and are perfect
in every respect. The pieces are
extra large and the decorations are
all first class. Note the prices as
yivpn below.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09

Gents gray knit shirts and
drawers, should be soc, this
week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09
WANTED.

"ANTED A GIRL FOR GENERAL
w housework at 3ls Sixteenth street
Reference required.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09

"ANTED-PLAIN SEWING AND HOME
w laundry at reasonable prices Work
guaranteed. 232l Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09

LNOR RENT-TWO NEW ROOM HOUSES
y including bath room. Inquire at PSI
Sixth avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09
D0mestics.

LOCO yards domet fannels,
double fleeced. per yard. 80. 4lc
1000 yards cotton flannel,
twilled back, yer yard. go. &c
1000 yards cotton flannel, the
SC kind at, per yard ........ &C
1000 yards 80 inch, double
thick cotton flannel, 124c, at
per ward ,, Sic
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09
FOR THIS WEEK ONLY

6-piece toilet sets in brown, blue
and pink. Monarch pattern.
bossed border, shapes ex-
ira large at. $l75
10-piece sets, same as above at
..............s2. 25, worth S.. 20
12-piece toilet sets, finished in
under glaze, blue, largest and
finest shapes on the market
at............S3.75. worth $500
We have just opened new line OF
globes for banquent lamps, sizes
ranging from to 10 inches.
The decorations are in Dresden and
Oriental designs and the prices are
the same as that of the regular
globes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09

WANTED RELIABLEMAN TO TRAVEL
w meet merchants and manufacturers.
McGregor lI3O Caxton building. Chicago, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09

"ANTED-GOOD RELIABLE HELP OF
w all kinds who can furnish references to
use THE ARGUS want column. Calls are re-
ceived at this once daily for domestics, ETC.,
who can come well recommended Try this
column for q situation and il you are reliable
you win get one
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09

DEVELOPMENT BY STEADY
w reliable married man as teamster. host
Ter or almost any kind of work: best refer
ences furnished il required. Address F..
ARGUS Office.
Richmond planet., 1896-12-19
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.

Mr.: James Dsbney Of Glouces-
ter called on US.
Rev. J . R, Davis, pastor of the
A. M: E. Church at Manchester, Va,
called on us.
-Peter b. Shorts, Esq has been
quite sick at his residence, 1ll3 N. LIST
street, is out again.
-Rosa A. wisher, the eight year
old daughter of Rev. ID w. Wisher,
died Thursday December 3rd.
Mr., J. T. williams of Jersey City
New Jersey, called on us He is the
guest of Chaplain George E. johnson.
in our issue OF October 3Ist con-
corning the colored bar of Chicago we
in edvertently omitted the name of T.
l.. johnson, Esq.
we. return thanks for the invita-
tion to attend the marriage of Miss
Rosa l., Webster to MIR Edward ID.
Howe at highnoon Wednesday, Novem
Der Is, 1895 at the residence of Mrs
Lewis Waller near Catlett, Va.
Mckinley will not take his seat un-
less you attend the Cantata of Queen
Esther, at the 3rd Street A. ME-.
Church Monday night, December 21,
1ooOf AOA oHo DcncuS Ot SuS OaDDaJn-
School. Admission, 1Oc.
Mrs. Rev. A Ferguson is quite
sick at her residence on State street.
Mr. H. N. Gregory, of New York
called on as.
We return thanks for the invita-
ton received to attend the marriage of
Miss Matilda Teresa Stevenson to Mr.
john ii. Williamson, Wednesday even
ing, December %. 1895, at 8 o'clock, at
34S 22nd street, N. w. Washington, ID.
O.
Esther, the Beautiful Queen, at 3rd
Street A. M. e Church Monday night,
December 21, 1895. Admission, lOc.
Don't miss Queen Esther at Sd Street
A NJ. K Church Monday night, De-
cember 2l, 1895. A good crowd is ex-
pected.
Richmond planet., 1896-12-19
CONWAY Caught.

ROANOKE, VA, December 14.-Officer
Griffin returned Saturday afternoon
from Low Moor furnace with Robert
Conway, the colored man who murder
ed his wife Thursday night. Conway
arrived at Low Moore Saturday after
noon, and had not been there long be-
fore he was arrested as answering the
description of the Roanoke murderer
sent from this city by Chief-of- Police
Dyer. When arrested he refused to
talk, but when Officer Griffin arrived
at Low Moor and identified CONWAY he
admitted his guilt to the officer. He
said he had walked all the way to Low
Moor, and. although he started TO 90
to Pittsburg, Pa +, he was so weary en-
his arrival at the first-named place
that he concluded to stop awhile there.
de had not been there long when he
found that be was an object of suspi-
eion, and before he could make up his
mind to move he was arrested.
When the officer and prisoner reach
ed this city large crowd was at the
depot awaiting their arrival, and, al
though the general wish seemed to be
that Conway should suffer for his
or me, no threats of immediate vio-
lence to him were made. He was TAX
en- TO the city Jail at once and locked
| up to await the action Of the law hs re
The crowd quietly dispersed after he
was safely behind the bars, all seemed
Ito have been satisfied with view o.
the murderer, who hardly seemed
aware OF the magnitude OF his crime.
Richmond planet., 1896-12-19
Some Facts You May Have Overlooked

A white child was painfully burned
the llth inst at 2802 K. Broad St 1t
was playing near an open CRATE and its
clothing caught fire.
Joe Scott, colored, shot at Isham
White, colored in the West End. The
police offices say they would like to see
him.
The City Engineer declares that
there has been no change in the grade
of Broad st.
Charles Neiman. white fell from a
street-car and painfully injured him
self on the 11th inst, at the corner of
18th and Venable SITS.
The application for the pardon of
Mary Barnes was delivered to the Gov
ernor at the Executive Mansion, Fri
| day morning llth inst. at about ten
O'Clock Oy Hon. George d. Wise and
Judge II. w Flournoy. A call was
made upon His Excellency the night
before at z O'clock. and the hour above
state set for the pres ntation.
captain R. s. Brock. Jr has been
| elect to the Board of Aldermen to
succeed Alderman George D. McBlake,
resigned.
| Judge L. L. Lewis. it is learned will
not make contest for the seat occu-
pied by Captain John Lamb free silver
democrat.
The salary of the City Engineer has
beenreduced from $1,000 to $4,000 per
year. The vote in the Board of Alder
men was z to 8. The pay of the Super
inteudent of the Gas Works was not re-
duced to $2750 per annum. 1t has been
$4,000 per annum.
The Board of State Canvassers bave
ldeclined to count the amended abb
stract from Buckingham County which
abstract would cause the the issuance
of the certificate of election to j
Yost, republican candidate for Con-
gress in the Tenth District. Counsel
for Mr.. Yost have applied for writ oil
mandamus compelling them 80 to do.
Mr.. William p Lawton, clerk of the
Hus.ings Court died Tuesday morning
at o'clock at his residence, 700 Wesi
Grace st He had been i'll but few
days.
Charles Fouchee and Frank Jordan
, the inmates of the white Reformation
have b en- indicted in the Henrico Co.
Court upon charge of murder. Theii
victim was their guard. Edward Tins
ley, also white
Presidene NJ. E. Ingalls, of the @ & o
Company has placed an order for sil
locomotives at the Richmond Loeomo
tive works Their value is $66, 900
i M. Massie. white, charged with strik
! ing PrOsser Taylor. colored, over tb
. head with a door~bar making a gasl
necessitating the taking of five stitch
, es by the surgeon, was sent on to tn
grand jury last Monday. 14th inst.
President Cleveland stopped 20 min
, utes at the Byrd street station on Snn
. day afternoon A large crowd greete
him.
| The white ministers have petitione
/ the council to suppress the use of tin
, horns and the firing of cannon-crAck
ers. The matter was laid over.