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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-02
Notice Of final Settlement.
H-tsse of Patrick Brennan. deceased =.

Public noticc 10 hereby given tina. tue uLdcr-
gnod, Thomas Is. Reidy. administrator. has this
.'sy n,ed HE In repovt And settlement ~ such
inths county court of Rock Island county, an c
thst an order has been en'crcd by said cou,t ap.
proving the said report. utlcss ohjeoiiors there.
20 or Cause to the contrary be shown gu or before
the opening % court ON the :cth day Of April. A.
D., 1898. and upon the final approval Of ,aid re-
port the said Thomas n. Reilly. administrator
win ask for an order Of distribution, and will
lso asked TO be discharged. All persons inter
ted are notified to atteud.
Rock Island. ILL.,, AprI 4 1875.
Z. =. RrDY,
Admin,skasor Of tho estate Of Patrick Brenpan,
deceased.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-02
A MusicAl Freak.

Professor Black Of Vienna has pupil
peculiarly susceptible to the sound of n
tuning fork. When certain chords are
struck, his arms swing like pendulums.
Another chord in the scale causes his body
to sway and turn. and still another has the
effect Of making his ears wag.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-02

A physician Of Pocahontas county. Va,
tells a story Of a patient who one night rc-
Gently swallowed two 80 calibcr cartridges
in mistake for two five grain capsules Of
medicine. No serious harm resulted,
though tho patient had an anxious time
for some heurs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-02


US country. Thousands have
visited her, and her humble
apartments In the Rue Paradis are
throngcd with curious crowds.
Dr. Charcot said short time before his
death, "In 60 years you will see trials for
sOrcery reappear under another name"
This prophecy is recalled by the case Of
Mile. Couedon, for the tickle Partisan
populaco that is now at her feet may in q
moment turn and rend her, and the fate
Of Joan Of Arc may yet befnll this inspired
young woman.
She appears to go into frances Of SON.
nambulfstic character, in tho course of
which her utterances are stated to be those
Of the archangel. Mile. Couedon declares
that Gabriel first manifested himself to
her In August last, when he explained to
her the mission with which she has been
intrusted by Providence. She adds that
since then whenever she is in state of
trance It is the archangel who Is speaking
through her mouth, and who permeates
her whole being to such an extent as to
extinguish her own personality and indi-
viduality.
1t will scarcely be believed that this as
founding tale finds innumerable believers
among all classes of the population. All
sorts of people have been to consult her
concerning her future, and the cardinal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-02

Nearly everyone requires tonic
blood medicine in the spring. There
is nothing so good as Foley's 50-cent
Sarsapariila. For sale at Nj. f.
Bahnsen's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-02
LEGAL.
Executors Notice.
RststS Of Jaeob wulms, dece ssed.

The undersigned having hecn appointed execn-
trix OF the lsst will aud testament OF Jacob wilkins
late Of the county Of Rock Island, state
Of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice that she
win appear before the county ooYrt Of Rock Island
county, at the ONCE OF tho clerk Of said court, N
he city OF Rock Island, ut the June term, on
he FIRST Monday In Juno next, at which time
III persons having claims against said eetate are
potided and requested 70 attend. for the purpose
- having the -ane adjusted,
Al persons indebted to said estate are reQuee-
ed N make immediate payment to the under.
signed.
Dfed this "a day Of April. A. D.. 1ss6.
ANNA wilkins, Exseutfix.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-02
Low Rate Excursions.

March 10. April and 2l and
May 5; excursion tickets at the
rate of one fare plus 81 for the round
trip to points in IL southern states
and territories; also to q number OF
western and northern states. An
opportunity to reach almost every
city in the south and southwest and
& large number of important points
in the northwest. Tickets are good
to return any Tuesday or Friday
within the final limit, which is &c
days from date of sale. Call on B.,
c. 3. & N. agents for further infor.
nation, or address the undersigned,
j. MORTON. G. P. & T. A.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-02
B.r,i.er. Drive Around In B.shtub..

A cab shaped like a bathtub, in which
the passengers either sit OK recline as II in
bed, Is in use in Berlin. It has three
wheels and is propelled by q naphtha mo-
tor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-02

In Russia the principals in q duel par
take Of breakfast together before going out
70 Eight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-02
Horrib,. pup,.h-c... n. Euxl.nd.

OsHAoso NonDnncoss ~ GoSh1oOs
Women were for certain offenSes publicly
burned to death in England by law
which was not abolished till 1890. Press
ing to death was carried out In 1871 and
again in 1135.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-02
lost

Appetite, lost ambition. lost inter-
est in affairs can be recovered
covered by taking that splendid med.
icine. Foley's Sarsaparilla. Trial
size, SO cents. For sale at n. F.
Bahnsen's drug store. =
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-02

wAO Baby vsx xcx. We s.se nes C.9cRA.
WIN - ~ Chfid. she cnsd Tor osAoeA.
wa - bsmns NJ. ne chung 70 oasaRa3
w - I'D Andr.a, shs gave Nm ossass1A
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-02
4 Partisan SOfC6r6SS

LIE. HENRIETTE COU-
EDON. the representative
Of the Archangel Gabriel,
In Paris, is a prophecies not
without honor in her own
cprrntrv TbOy1cardc havo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-02

DA GOMAS, Partisan Aerialists.
LANDAUERS, Picturesque
PoserS.
NILE IRWIN, the Human Top.
AND HrNnRrnS nC nrupD urC
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-02
ONE OF BRYAN's ADVANTAGES,

Mr Bryan, the brilliant and consistent gentleman who heads the democratic ticket in the great contest now on, has several advantages of the candidates who are opposing him, not the least of which is the records those candidates have made during their public career on the silver questionable paramount issue in this campaign.
 Both Mckinley and Palmer have taught the people in the past that the doctrine Bryan now breaches is the true doctrine on the silver question. Having never taught any other doctrine than that which he now proclaims MT. Bryan has consistency on his side and is not called upon to unteach and teach anew those which he had taught in the past.
 Not so with Palmer and Mckinley. They have taught in the past that free coinage Of gold and silver was the true doctrine and that until this country re- turned to that principle prosperity would remain away. Fortunately for MT. Bryan and unfortunately for Mir. Mckinley and Mir. Palmer, the people have learned by actual experience that prosperity will not return under the gold standard. But for the fact that what they taught tho peo- pie has been by time demonstrated to be true, these two new converts to the gold standard might say, yes, we told you that unless we had free coinage prosperity would not return, but we were mistaken. When they take that position now the people say no, you could not have been mistaken, because we have now been un- der the gold standard twenty years and every year prosperity gets farther away. Certainly you were correct when you as- sured us that we must have free coinage before we could expect prosperity to re- turn.
 MT. Bryan Is not encountered with such
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-02
PALMER ON SILVER AND BoLrING

It happens that Senator Palmer, the nominee for president of those who want to aid in the election of Mckinley, but are lacking in the necessary courage to come out squarely for the republican ticket, has a record both on the silver question and the question of bolting, as well as a war record
 In 1878 MT. Palmer was the owner and editor of the State Register, newspaper published at Springfield, III. In the spring of 1878 many of the papers published in Illinois were prodding the senator because as the papers charged-he was lacking in the necessary courage to bolt his party, which had adopted platform with which he was not entirely in accord.
 On Sunday morning, the 21st day of April, 1878, the senator replied to the taunts of his contemporaries in an edito- rial about column and half in length. In that editorial he had the following to say on the silver question and the ques- ton of bolting:
 Bolt the democratic ticket because of weakness or a fault in platform? The Register has not so learned democracy. The only hope of a re-esta blishment of @ constitutional currency in this country
 
 and the defeat of the republican party. Bolt the ticket? The democrats who stand by the ancient faith are not of the bolt ing kind 1t is only those who have be- come infected with the diverse and strange doctrines taught by the spawn of the old federal party who bolt. The suc- cess of the silver dollar, the original con- stitutional standard and unit of value. the money of the democracy, is proof of the value and vigor of democratic doc Urine. The issue of the silver dollar has done more to restore the constitutional system of currency and to aid returning prosperity than all the schemes, games and bidding tricks which republican eau cuses and republican cabinets could look up in a generation A democratic house of representatives passed the silver bill, and with the aid of public sentiment con- verted to democratic theories, forced it through a republican senate and over the veto of a republican president, and the good effect is already seen.
 "Tt would be mean enough to desert in action, but it is doubly craven to sneak off when we are marching to absolute and assured victory"
 Thus it will be seen that only few years ago the man who now heads the boltocratic ticket was an anarchist and a repudiationist-that is, according to what his supporters now say of the nom- inee of the democratic party.
 In 1878 General Palmer scorned the idea of "boiting the democratic ticket because of weakness or a fault in a platform. He had not up to that time ESQ learned democracy" He thought then that "IT WOULD BE MEAN ENOUGH TO DE- | SERT IN ACTION, BUT TT IS DOUBLY ! CRAVEN TO SNEAK OFF WHEN WE ARE MARCHING TO ABSOLUTE AND | ASSURED VICTORY"
 What General Palmer said in 1878 is true today, and should bring a blush tc the cheeks of those who have sneaked of
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-02
DO YOU WISH ID SEB DEMOCRACY WIN? Q
/ # So, How Earnestly Do You Wish It?-Here \ Is Chance to Put Yourself on Record.

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Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-02
AT O'BRIEN'S.

Frotessor Ella son, the well-known Nor-
 mon Wizard. will on Monday and Tues- oay nights give his first entertainments ln this city at O'Brien's. Although a. young man, he is said to be the equal in
 legerdemaln of Herman, and even better Tn. Illusions than Kellar. At any rate his programme is entirely new from start to
 nnish, and even those tricks which he did hlmself last season have been so altered as not to be recognized by even those old time theater-goers who think they have seen all that is to be done in black art Besides perfect avalanche of small work, Professor Eliason has several new illusions which will startle the most cal- lous. One of these is a bicycle trick Mile. Edmunda will ride bicycle in mid air and suddenly vanish without leaving, the slightest trace of her disappearance The "Beggar's Dream" is another of his
 marVels. It represents a young girl sleeping at a ruined wall who is touched by Mephisto. Her rags instantaneouslN turn into greenbacks of large denomina- tions, while her arms, fingers and ears
 are covered with blazing gems. So much
 that is novel and bright is promised by this clever young magician that to men-
 tion them all would be to print the pro4 gramme in full. One thing, however iS
 sure to be of more than usual interest to the feminine commungty-thati is the eX~ quisite dresses which she uses; they ara perIect 1ndfVelS, m which the mllliner and
 the costumer have brought all their abil-
 ities into requisition. She makes more than a half dozen changes, and in Mad- anne sans Gene appears in particularly handsome costume. The skirt of this is trimmed with white brocade, with @ de- sign of trailing vines with a cluster of crimson blossoms. The waist is decol- 1ette, and is covered with moss green velvet, strapped with white satin. In the wonderful mid-air bicycle ride she ap- pears in a perfect symphony of scarlet, a beautiful suit of satin in that shade making her most bewitching vision. Della Fox Coming.
 One of the choicest of travelling compa-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-02

this year when we are marching to ab- solute and assured victory"
 In the opinion of General Palmer in 1878 IT WAS ONLY THOSE WHO HAD BECOME INFECTED WITH THE DI- VERSE AND STRANGE DOCTRINES TAUGHT BY THE SPAWN OF THE OLD FEDERAL PARTY WHO BOLT." How true! How completely that deserip- tion fits the bolters of today. Where can you find a bolter in this contest who has not become infected with the teachings of John Sherman, whom we all know as the leader of the party that is the spawn of the old federal party.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-02
THE COURTS.

The case of W. D. Richardson vs. the Birmingham Cotton Manufacturing com pany is being tried in the circuit court. During the proceedings yesterday three jurors were put on the stand to testify as to the value of a child's services. IShis was done because the suit was to recover damages from defendant company for injuries received by a child of plaintiff while in their employ. The proceeding was a novel, though entirely legal one, Judge Banks so ruling.
 The jury in the case of F. A. Proutz vs. Susan Lunsford, eXecutrix, ct als., rendered a verdict for $400 for plaintiff.
 City Court.
 The jury in the city court with whom was left the case of Woodruff Vs. the Standard oil company reported mis- trial. and was dismissed from further ser vice in said cause.
 John Nicholas vs. William Smith; on In the second division the case of A. K. Shepard vs. the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company is still on trial Inferior Criminal Court.
 The following docket was disposed of in the inferior criminal court: Boo Lyman, minor visiting saloon; 70 Walter Cooper, an assault; 50. Neal Johnson, asleep while in charge Of a hack; $5. s,o
 Tom Glenn, loitering; 50.
 Charlie Dent, John Nolan, Wilson Nals and Jesse Johnson, violating section 594 of the city code; $5 each.
 Probate Office.
 The following. land papers were filed in inc probate office yesterday for record: J. B. Glenn and wife to James smith lots 15 and 16, block ?, in northeast quar- ter of northeast quarter, section 20, lown- ship 9, range west; Sl25.
 George W. Harrell and wife to A. E; Martin, lot 15 in northwest quareerr roSo 0l section 3, township IS, range west; SS2S. A. E. Martin and wife to G. W. Harrell, as above; $32S.
 Theresa Hooper Evans to R. D. John ston nert of block 776, Eleventh avenue and Eighteenth street, south, 19Ox2l2 feet; $10,
 Jim Ellison Bound Over.
 Jim Ellison, thesnegro who was arrested on s1,snicion of being the assailant of Miss Cora Moore at East Lake at her fathers residence on Sunday last. was hound over to the grand jury by Justice Williams of East Lake in the sum of $500.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-02
Eve2yb0ay M0wM Near CoIoyed Shirts For Bnslness ------e'a@aaA Everybody Can Weay 7hem
 Atthe Prlces.
 (. HOGAN & co.

nies this season has been engaged by the management of the opera house for an early date. The queen of comic opera, Miss Della Fox, will appear in connection with her large and talented organiza ton in one of her most successful operas, and a large number of her many admirers in this city will be well pleased, as the little lady, wlthout-exception. entertains an au- dience as no other lady star does, inas- much as she is entirely free from egotism, acts solely to the audience, is consistent in demeanor, and yet so full of chic and grace, that all become fascinated with her. The fair Della must be seen to be appreciated and she will certainly justify all that has been said in her favor.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-02
Died Among Strangers.

MT. John Comedy of Marion, O., arrived in this city some time ago in search of work. He was taken sick with typhoid fever, and being without means applied to MT. Syl Daly for relief. MT. Daily, at the man's request applied for and ob- tained permission to have the man en- tered in the aims house. There every thinr possible was done for the unfortu- nate man, but yesterday he died. Rela- tives of deceased are being eommuni- cated with, and it is thought the remains will he shinped to Ohio.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-02

a record. He began the advocacy of the doctrine of free coinage before he entered public life and while Palmer and McKin- ley were yet preaching that doctrine. His record is consistent. No man can say to him, how am to believe that you are right? Only last year, as it were, you were on the other side of this ques- tion.
 Elsewhere we print this morning an ex- tract from an editorial written and pub lished by Senator Palmer advocating free silver. Below will be found a letter writ ten by Mr. Mckinley in 1S9o in which he proclaims himself an advocate of free coinage.
 Being as they are, absolutely unable to give any good reason for the change that has come over them, how can these two political turn coats expect the people to have any confidence whatever in them as leaders. It is simply presuming upon the ignorance of the masses to put them up for such an exalted position as presi- dent of the United States. Hear McKin- ley in 1890, September r:
 Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives. Washington D. C.. Sept. IT, 1890.
  Dear Sir: l have been so busy for the past three weeks that it has been impossi- ble for me to give any attention to mat ters in the district, which fact I believe my friends will appreciate. I have only been waiting for a moments time that might answer two or three letters here tofore received from gentlemen in Medina county in relation to my position on the silver and other questions.
 q have always been in favor of the free and unlimited coinage of the silver product of the United States, and have so voted on at least two occasions during the time I have been'in public life. I was not willing to extend this coinage to the silver of the world and open our hints to them without a charge; as proposed by gentlemen on the floor of the house. My purpose was to secure immediate legisla- tion that would credit and dignify our silver coin.
 q believe the law which we enacted this session will accomplish that result. It utilizes every dollars worth of the sil- yer product of the United States, and even more. The value of that legislation has already been apparent in the en- hanced value given to silver. "You may remember as indicating my position on this subject, that I voted to pass suffrage. I seek to know exactly what they are. Very truly. "WM. M'KINLEY, JR."
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-02
LINCOLN,S PROPHESY.

see in the near future a crisis ap- preaching that unnerVes me and causes me to tremble for the safety of my country. As a result of the war, corporations have been enthroned and an era of corruption in high places will follow, and the money power of the country will endeavor to prolong it's reign by working upon the prejudices of the people until all wealth is aggregated in a few hands at this moment more anxiety for the safety of my country than ever be- fore, even in the midst of war. God grant my suspicious may prove grOundleSS.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-02
JOHN J. INGALLS, ON GOLD.

"No people, in great emergency, eyer found faithful ally in gold. It is the most coWardly and treacherous of all metals. It makes no treaty that it does not break, it has no friend it does not betray Armies and na- Vies are not maintained by gold. In times of panic and calamity. ship wreck and disaster, 1t becomes the agency and minister of ruin. No na- ton ever fought a great war by the aid of gold. On the contrary, in the crisis of the great peril 1t becomes an enemy more potent than the foe in the field, but when the battle has been won and peace secured. gold reappears and claims the fruits of NfpfG1.Y"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-02

address. It inculcates the noblest of all lessons, being based on the divine prin- ciple of charity, and applies equally not only to the citizens of Alabama in this juncture of our political affairs, but to those of every state and country, of every belief and cult, and to questions and con- tentions of all orders and descriptions in church or state, from the hovel to the mansion. It reflects in every line the manly character of it's author, and, as our city dailies say is just Ike General Shelley. We commend it to the attention and careful perusal of every reader of the ITOToP
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-02
Tho l adiae.

The pleasant effect and perfect safety with which ladies may use Syrup of Figs. under all conditions. makes it their favorite remedy. To get the true and genuine article, look for the name of the California Fig Syrup Company, printed near the bottom of the package. For sale by all responsible druggists.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-02
The First From Alabama.

Miss Maude Brizendine, daughter of Officer Brizendine of the police force, has gone to Washington, D. C., where she will enter the Columbia Institution for Deaf and Dumb. This is national institute and only thorough graduates of state in- sttutes are admitted there. Miss Brizen- dine is a thorough graduate of the Ala bama Deaf and Dumb institute, and the first to enter the Columbia from Ala ha
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-02
A Chan ga of Positions.

Mr. R. L. Newton, who for some time past has been travelling passenger agent of the Alabama Great Southern railroad. with headquarters in this city, has been transferred to Bessemer. where he will act as agent of the road
 Mir. c. NJ. Bilheimer, wh,. -Ves agent al Bessemer, will assume the duties former ly performed by MT. Newton.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-02
Popular Young Man to Wed.

Cards are out announcing the betrothal of Mr. Henry c. Loebsa and Miss Tillie Bauer both of Memphis, Tenn. MT. Loeb will be remembered here as having been interested with his brother-in-law MT. Louis Gelders, in the Opera House hotel. During his stay in this city MT. Loeb, by his courteous actions and strict attention to business, made many friends who val ue him as such for his real worth. His friends wish him much joy in his coming nuptials
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-02
DIVIDEND OF 4 1-2 PER CENT Declared on Six Months Earnings by Alabama
 Building and Loan Association.

The annual meeting of the stockhold- CTS of the Alabama Building and Loan as- sociation was held last night
 Reports showed that the assoclatlon was in a highly prosperous condition. A dividend of AZ per cent. was declared on earnings of the past six months. The following officers were elected
 Henry B. Cray president
 George B. Bates, vice-president.
 J. H. Heineke, secretary and treas
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-02
ANNOUNCER

The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce A. c. lowrey as a candidate for the office of Mayor of the city of Birmingham, subject to the will of the people at the gen> eral election, first Tuesday in December.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-02

We know it makes the Advertiser'mad to see Kolb supporting the democratic nominees. but when that paper went out of the party it lost it's power to keep Kolb out of it.