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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-02
Known By His Walk.

A tutor Of one Of the Oxford colleges
who limped in his walk was some years
ago necosted by a we'll known politician.
who asked him il he was not the chap
lain OF the college at such a time. nam
ing the year The doctor said he was.
The interrogation observed. Il knew you
BY your limp WELL" said the doc
tor. lit seemed my limping made a
deeper impression than my preaching. -
'Ah. doctor" was the reply, with
ready wit. lit is the highest compli
ment we can pay a minister to say that
he is known by his walk rather than By
his conversation. st. Louis Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-02

ANOTHER Of the beautiful laws OF
the last republican legislature has
been declared void. It Is the idiotic
dag mandate. for the alleged viola.
ton OF which Gov. Altgeld and the
trustees Of the state university were
indicted. the Judge at Cham psiQn
Diminishing the case. It don't take
ajudge to know that such an enact
ment 10 without merit, constitutional
or otherwise. Patriotism in this
country 10 national heritage. 1t is
born In the blood and springs eter.
nal from the true American breast.
Laws concocted to enforce patriotism
are artificial. the work OF cranks and
hence have no standing in court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-02

MCKINLEY is IS; Hobart is 81,
Mckinley WAS married in 1871;
Hobart was married in 1869. Nc.
kinley WAS 90 when he married
Hobart was rs. The candidates upon
no previous ticket nominated bv
either political party In the United
States In recent years, says the New
York Sun, have been so often candi.
dates for elective Office before the
people ~ Mckinley and Hobart.
Mckinley was first . candidate in
1868 when elected prosecuting attor-
ney OF Stark county. Ohio. and be.
ginning in 1876. he Was contInuousl '
. candidate for congress in the Can
ton district, and always successful.
He was defeated in 1890. and was
elected governor Of Ohio in 1891,
and reelected in 1898. Hobart be.
gan his political career 40 q candi.
date for elective Office more than
twenty years ago rs q republican
nominee for the Trenton senate In
Patterson. Afterward he was sent
TO the New Jersey senate from his
district, and in the several contests
in which he was engaged he was gen.
orally successful. President Hsrri.
son when nominated In 1888 had
been candidate for elective office
but once previously (tor governor Of
Indiana. In 1870; had been de-
feated. General Arthur In 1880 and
Mr.. Reid In 1892. republican candi.
dates for the vico-Presidency. had
never previously been nominees for
elective ONCE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-02
Free Pllls.

Send your address to H. E. Buck.
lin & Co., Chicago, and get . free
sample box Of DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. A trial will convince Jbu Of
their merits. These pills are easy in
action and are particularly effective
IN the cure Of constipation and sick
headache. For malaria and liver
troubles they have been proved in
valuable. They are guaranteed to be
perfectly free from every deleterious
substance and to be purely vegetable.
They do not weaken by their action,
but BY giving tone to stomach and
bowels greatly invigorate the sys-
TEN: Regular size IS cents per box.
Sold BY Harris d Ullemeyer, drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-02

An inmate Of the Illinois state re-
formatory was killed q day or two
since BY an officer by the name of
johnson. The convict made q des.
pcrate assault on johnson and sue.
ceeded in giving him q black eye.
During the scufiie the officer hit him
on the head with q billy, from the
effect Of which he died two hours
later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-02
PnsteuP Resu1ts,

The last report issued by the Pasteur
institute in Paris shows many crafty.
ing results. In the year 1895 1870 per.
sons suffering from rabies or incipient
rabies were inoculated. and only 2
died. OF the patients l. 263 were French.
i7S English. S5 Swiss. 20 Anglo Indian,
II Spanish. 6 Belgian. 6 Dutch, Egyp.
tian. Q Greek and Turkish.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-02

"Mystic Cure" for rheumatism
and neuralgia cures in 1 to s days.
Its action upon the system 10 re-
variable and mysterious. It re-
moves at once the cause, and the
disease Immediately disappears. The
nrst dose greatly relieves. IS cents.
Sold BY Otto Grotjan. druggist. Rock
Island. and Gust Schlegel 4 Son, go
West Second street. Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-02

" Hon. Thomas b. Reed 10 to take
the stump for Mckinley, as he ought
to do, he might take q short Euro.
pesn trip this summer and make q
free silver talk before he goes, as he
did three years ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-02

w. A. NoRrHCorr. republican NOM
inee for lieutenant governor, has
been seriously i'll with malarial fever
ut his homo in Greenfield. His con-
dition 10 improving.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-02

&10M TO ANY MAN OR WOMAN WE
WV cannot teach to draw a crayon
R3rtrait oy our patent method in three lessons
we pay our pupils $40 to els per week to work
Tor work and particulars. Hermann q Sew
mour, 2l3 South Sixth street, Philadelphia pa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-02

pROPOsALS FOR ORDNANCE sU2PLIRs.-
/ Rock Island Arsenal. Rock Islam, Ill, june
~. 1895 Sealed pr 'posals In triDlcate. will be
received until O'Clock 2. NJ, JULY 20, 1885, for
Copper and Brass Rivets and Bure; Iron, Brass
and Copper Wire; Tacks. Leather, Thread, Rooe.
Duck. Paints Oils. Chemicals, Paper. Cleaning
ana folisbing Materials. Files Lumber etc dur.
ing f.cal year ending June 30. 1897 Informs
Ton furnished on application to Col. A. r. BUN
JUNCTION, Ord. Dept. Comdg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-02
Fourth of July.

Cut prices on fire works-15 pack.
ages fire crackers, full count, 81
crackers to pack. will go in this
sale for Csc.
IL boxes toy pistol caps for &c.
two-ball Roman candles for 1c,
and many other items such as can
non crackers. fancy wheels, pin
wheels, triangles, flower pots, exhi.
bition candles, electric spreads,
meteor candles, union candles. exhi.
bition rockets, parachute rockets,
Trilby whistles, mines, serpents.
balloons, punk, etc.. at lowest prices.
Flags and Bunting.
dozen No. muslin flags for &c.
l dozen No. 2 muslin flags for &c.
l dozen No. muslin flags for 70
and up. according to size.
Bunting flags, all sizes. firmly
sewed on wood stick, also a complete
line of Chinese lanterns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-02
CLAIRVOYANTS.

M KS. A. SEYMOUR, CLAIRVOYANT,
4NI and business medium is permanentiv 10
GATED at ga East Seventh street, Davenport.
Satisfaction guaranteed. "
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-02

WANTED RELIABLE HELP OF
" all kinds who can furnish references to
use The ARGUS want column. Calls are re-
cgiVeo At this once daily for domestics, ETC.,
who can come well recommended. TRY this
column for situation and If you are reliable
you win get one
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-02

,OST-A FEATHER BOA BETWEEN SIX.
- teenth and Fifteenth streets on Third
avenue Finder win please return to this once
and receive reward. ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-02

General Maceau was not the orIy
soldier Of the rsvplutiop against whom
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-02

HARRY B. IRWIN, DEALER IN NEW AND
- secondhand goods also goods handled
niture. Before buying give me a call-iSIl
Second avenue, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-02
WANTED.

WANTED-AN AGENT TO CANVASS
!! with IN article that yields big profits
ana sels readily. Inquire at this ONCE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-02

"ANTEDLEAG BY BOY OF
w 10 year, Has had experience in gro
Gerry store. Can At ARGUS for particulars
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-02

WANTED DRESSMAKING AT III SEC.
W ond avenue; all work guaranteed Also
scholars 20 learn the Kellogg French tailor
system. Mrs. A. Dyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-02

WANTED MEN WHO Will. WORK FOR
40 month salary or large commission
seuing staple goods BY sample 70 dealers Ex.
Perence unnecessary. Write us Household
Specialty company, "a W. Fourth street, Gin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-02

"ANTED-SALESME TO SELL A
w firstclass speciality to the bicycle trade.
An entirely new article which sells on si9ht.
statesmen can make from SO to s25 per day.
Write for particulars. Garland Novelty Man.
ufacturing company, Cleveland. Ohio
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-02

ENOR SALE-A FIRST CLASS LOT, EAST
- 'front.': new brick walk. shade trees Il
'front.'. Fruit trees and shrubs on lot water ana
sewer. Apply at 3OO6 Fifth avenue or n,
premises COZ Thirty-eighth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-02

kNOR RENT-FCRNISHED ROOMS, NEW
and clean. Call and see. go Thirteenth
street. ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-02

EOR SALE-A 2-STORY FRAME BUILD
= ing at 800 Twentieth street. Inquire OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-02

NOR SALE-A LADY'S s55 WHEEL. GOOD
- as new. A big bargain if taken immed.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-19
wEppEn coMcERr coMrANY.
Coming Musical Treat at Fishers Opera
House January n.

A. Fishers opera house on Tuesday
evening, January n. the Webber Concert
Company will appear IN what promises
10 bc the best musical entertainment ever
given In this city Mr Webber Is him
self an old Astorian. and this IN itself
N a guarantee Of his ability! This gem
ileman has n national reputation as
mandolin e0l0isi. and also as an orchestra
leader. He is graduate OF the Balatka
Academy Of Musical Art. Of Chicago ana
led the Electric Park Orchestra OF that
city last year. The press speaks In the
highest tormE ~ his ability. the following
from the OregoniAn being one VI the nu-
merouR compliments received by him:
~ II not often that n Portland aud1-
ence hears so varied and pleasing a pro-
gram Of the higher style OF music as that
rendered at the Unitarian Chapel last
Monday evening under the direction Of
Mr. H. a. Wcbber: and II one mignt
Judge from the generous applause and re-
poatcd encores. The concert vas attistlcal-
ly a success. Better mandolin and gull
tar music II seldom heard than that rem
dcred by the Webber Mandolin and Gui-
tar Club. In the opening number. the sew
erai Instruments blending together and
harmoniEing beautifully"
Tho company consists Of fifteen Iacm-
hers. among whom are the following:
Miss Susie Gamble. n Portland fayorite:
Mr. Ray Youngman. banjolst NJ. b. Pal
acious. bandura soloist: John ", Mey.
ers, basso. Don Drlscoll. the boy cornet-
list. Mcclure and Rosebrook. cornct and
trombone Boioiats. and W Pangie. Xylo-
phone sololst. The other members OF the
company are all artists, and the enter
talnment will no doubt be well attended.
Tickets are now on sale at the New
York Novelty Store. on Commercial
street. between Twelfth and Thirteenth
Secure your seats early.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-19
FINANCIAL MATTERS.
Money Gain in New York for the Week
Just Ended IL t5,0O0,0OO.


New York. Jan. IS--,fhe Fjnancier this
week says:
The element Of the Associated Banks
OF New York city for the week ending
January Is reflects the contrast which has
been going on for the past month, and,
incidentally the preparations which are
being made 10 meet the new bond issue.
Money continues to now TO this center
without interruption. and movements re-
suited In gain Of $4,000 for the week
Just ended. The advance In exchanges
al several Western points Is an indlca-
ton that New York funls are In stronger
demand. The liquidation which has re-
suited In the past months, or since the
nrst noticeable effor. Of Venezuela, may
be estimated when II is stated that the
contraction In loans OF the New York
Clearing houses and banks has been fully
s5,'es'O0. and the total is now the lowest
since the previous panic. The gain IN
cash as reported In the statement FOR the
week was $5,4ss.200 II has been generaIIv
assumed as the Inevitable result OF the
bond loan that the stringency In the
money market could be felt next month
but prominent New York bank preaI-
otnt' received telegram a day or two
ago from Secretary Carlisle in which the
latter gave assurance that not the slight
est FEAR need be felt In that regard, ana
that the treasury would exercise its ut
most power and authority 10 prevent
such contingency.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-19
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ALIENS IN BOERLAND.

London, Jan. 1s.-with a view to as
certaining from authentic data the ratio
OF British and German interests in the
Transvaal, the government caused the
board of trade officials to prepare a re-
port on the immigration into that re-
public during the period covered by the
returns In the boards possession. The
Inquiry of the board has resulted in the
establishment Of the remarkable fact that
during the last fifteen years only twelve
thousand foreigners, exclusive Of the
British, have gone into the Transvaal.
The returns include Americans. French
men. liollanders. Italians and Germans
but do not give the ratio OF each. The
report will be submitted 20 parliament
as soon as It meets, and will doubtless
be used as an important factor in dealing
with the German pretensions of a right
TO interfere in the South African Repub-
lie
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-19
MARRIED IN A JEST
The Conclusion Of a Joke That Mas
Not All a Joke.
Mss Iner Mercer. Who Mas Unintentionally
Married in fcrtland. Granted Divorce
BY a San Francisco Judge.

San Francisco. Jan. iS--Mlss Inez Mer-
Ger, who was unintentially married in
Portland, Or, last May. was granted a
divorce today from r. 3. Wescott. a
theatrical man.
Less than a year ago Miss Mercer was
soiourning in Portland. and fell into a So
cial circle OF which Wescott was a lnem-
Der. Like her, he was only a visitor in
Portland. In the round OF pleasure which
both were pursuing, private theatricals
afforded some OF the merrymaking. and
on one occasion when the performance
was in progress, scene was enacted In
which the principals in the court proceed
ings Of today were principals in a we'd
ding ceremony. After IL was all over
Miss Mercer was Mortified to find that the
ceremony had been performed according
to the requirements of the law. wescott
had secured a license and the person off,
ciating was duly qualified to tie the
knot. She rebelled then and there from
the man she had married only as a Jest
Today she took the stand. and briefly
related the facts, and. as wescott's at
torney admitted all that was necessary
in five minutes she had secuerd an annul-
ment Of the marriage.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-19
A BOLD. Rad MAN.
What Spain's New Commander In Cuba
IS Cracked Up 70 BE,


IS Cracked Up 10 Be
Washington, Jan. lS, The announce
u nj Of the appointment OF General Vale
raine Weyler as captain-general Of Cuba
was received at the Cuban headquarters
here as conhrmatory of the view they
had already expressed upon the news OF
Campos' retirement, that there had been
radical change IN the policy Of the
Spanish cabinet, and that henceforth
there is TO be reign of blood and terror
In Cuba, A change In tho cabinet itself,
In the retirement OF the Duke Of Tetuan
and the succession Of Senor lcl Suayen
as minister of toresa affairs, is regarded
as stlll further confirming this idea Gen.
Weyler Is " veteran soldier and has had
his own experience in Cuban revolutions,
for he followed the fortunes of the Span
ish army in Cuba for years during the
last revolution, with the rank of colonel,
and earned for himself dreadful reputa-
ton as a man of blood and iron,
Moreover, Cuban leaders here hint at
actions of cruelty to women and defense
less prisoners in his past In fashion
that augurs III for the rebels who come
within his power, md they predict thai
he will soon become involved In trouble
with the United States government as a
result of III treatment of American citi-
2ens who may he unfortunate enough to
fall under suspicion. General Weyler
quilted Cuban ground soon after the sup
preston OF the last rebellion, and has
since dwelt In Spain, holding the import
ant position OF cap.ain-gen aral of the
province of Catalonia
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-19
IN NO WAY IMPAIRED
British Feeling IN Regard to the
Transyaal Situation.
FRENCH PRESS DECLARATIONS
Matters Not Regarded Ia raris as Being So
Smooth. in View Of the siam Agree
ment Just Made.

Copyrighted. 1855. by Associated Press. }
London. Jan. is.-It seems 10 be the
general opinion here among the English
that the events OF the past week have in
no way impaired the prestige Of Great
Britain. The agreement arrived at with
France regarding Slam. II. for instance,
grayely looked upon In some quarters as
being an excellent reply to Emperor VIII
liam's dispatch to President Kruger on
the result Of the Transyaal invasion, In
spite Of the utterances 10 the contrary
Of the French newspapers. La Liberte
Of Paris. on Wednesday had an interview
with ". Berthaut, French minister OF for
eign affairs. In which he was quoted as
saying:
THE (MekonRj convention does not
modify our external policy English news
papers are wilfully mistaken In declaring
that England has obtained Frances CO.
operation In the settlement OF the Eng
lish foreign difficulties"
Yet in the face OF this. the newspapers
here look upon the Mekong agreement
as being triumph for British diploma "
ond slap al Emperor William.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-19
EXCITEMENT HDYTNG
German Newspapers Say Transyaal
Difficulty Will Be Adjusted.
THE ANTI.ENGLrsH SPIRIT
Will. However Be FOIIoNsd by Germany ia
Colonial Afiaifs--The Emperor at
the Head Of the Coalition.

Copyrighted. 1896. by Associated Presa1
Berlin, Jan. B.-The week has ended
with everyone's thoughts directed TO the
imperial anniversary The excitement
caused by the Transvaal Incident Il grad
uaIly abating. and the newspapers uni
formly express the opinion that this difII.
Guilty will be adjusted by diplomacy. al
though there may be critical stages OF
the negotiations. The anti English splrit.
however, which was aroused by the in
Vaslon OF the Boer Republic. survives
with full vigor. and 1t Is significant that
those In political circles who are in touch
with the government have the idea that
an open anti-Engiish policy viii hence
forth be followed by Germany, especial
ly In colonial affairs. conservative
leader, discussing the recent complica-
tons. said that. in a conversation which
he had with the emperor, the latter said
ne had put himself at the head OF the
Britain, and that the threat OF the latter
Britain. and that the therat OF the latter
OF joining the Zwiebund (the so-caIled al
lance between Russia and France) was
laughable, since both OF those countries
stand closer to Germany today than Great
Britain TO them.
Great Britain's interest in no part OF
the world. his majesty is said to have
cOntinueu, Would tally with those OF Rug
sia and France. Besides, with the un-
certain tenure Of power on the part OF
the English cabinets, and the shifting
of party control in England, It would be
foolish to effect a binding entente with
that country. This fact has been re-
peatedly assigned by the representatives
of Great Britain for her not joining the
Zwiebund, and It was further asserted
the reason works both ways.
The Indignation aroused In Germany by
the statement published in the English
newspapers that the emperor wrote a
sort of excuse of his recent Transvaal
attitude to his grandmother, Queen Vic
toria. Is easily imagined. The German
government newspapers have fully de-
MED the statement during the last few
days. although II Is not denied that let
tiers have passed between his majesty and
the Queen. But a court official who
was Indirectly in communication with
the emperor. is authority for the asser-
tion that his majesty expressed regret,
but not for having sent his memorable
dispatch to President Kruger; 1t was
for the manner In which Il was received
and commented upon in Great Britain.
The oleomargarine and Kanitz bills In
the reichstag both touch upon American
interests Count Podbieiskis chief argu-
ment against the oleomargarine bill was
that stearine and cotton seed oil are i'm
ported largely from America to adulterate
thus rendering II unfit
for food. He therefore urged that a
heavy import duty be placed upon 1t.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-19
RESCUE CLUB.

Instead Of the regular program as he
fore announced, there was lecture by
Deputy Grand Chief Templar OF the Ore
gon l. o. G. T., II. c. Trlpp The audi.
ence was moved to laughter or tears at
the VIII OF the speaker, who uses both
wit and wisdom well, A particularly
pleasant feature was the spirited recita-
tlon Of several original poems. Mr..
Tripp speaks this afternoon at O'clock
In the Methodist church and at 1880 this
evening IN The Presbyterian church Ev-
erybody is cordially invited. and NAV
be sure of treat IL present. There were
eleven s!gners to the pledge last night
after the lecture
The committee on program for next
week is Mrs, W. II. Warren. Miss Cone
land and Mr.. Oscar Thompson.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-19
RESOLUTION OF THANKS.

January L. 1876.
Whereas, The Astorian Publishing Co.
has shown the Upper Astoria Social Club
many favors from time to time. and be-
ing desirous OF expressing our gratitude
and appreciation for same, be Il
Resolved, That the thanks Of this
Club be extended to said company, and
that a copy OF this resolution be for
warded to the Astorlan, and that an in
Vitation bo extended to its staff to at
tend eur gatherings; that copy OF this
resolution be spread upon our records
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-19
CUT RATES FOR BAPTISTs.

Chicago, Jan lS-A ruling was handed
down by Chairman Caldwell today to
the effect that the rate of $50 agreed to
west of the Eastern gateways of the
transcontinental lines for the Baptist an
niversary, TO be held in Portland Oregon.
next May, will be available from Duluth,
St Paul, Minneapolis, and Missouri river
points and other gateways. II will not
apply from ST. Louis. Memphis and New
Orleans, and. moreover, these points are
not included in the territory from which
the regular one way SO-day first class
tickets are to be sold.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-19
CONDITION OF STOCKS.

New York, Jan. N-rhe stock market
today opened irregular. but almost at
the outset heavy tone was apparent and
general weakness quickly developed.
The arguments advances against the
prices were familiar tones Of the uncer-
tainty regarding the immediate financial
and political outlook. The bear profess
sionals fully approved the misunderstand-
ing prevailing, until after the close of
business, regarding the alleged destina-
ton OF the British flying squadron for
American waters.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-19
ENGLAND AND JAPAN.

St Petersburg. Jan. 1S-A special dis
patch from Seoul to the Novoe Vremya
states that England IS seeking to enter
into an alliance with Japan. The Japan
ese have forced the king to leave the
palace. Two Coreans Implicated In the
assassination OF the queen have been
hanged
A scheme is said to exist for placing the
Tai Wun Kun. the favorite nephew OF the
king. on the throne Only the minimum
number OF troops required TO guard the
palace are maintained. the rest having
been withdrawn.