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The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-02-22

fume, has that delicate get refined and
lasting Odor, much desired by the conf
sumner. Riggs, the Druggist. is head
quarters for all the latest Toilet art
cles, corner T,celffh and o streets.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-02-22

Courier readers should know that the
Northwestern line makes twenty five
minutes the fastest time to Chicago,
and has superb dining and sleeping car
service. City office III South Tenth
street.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-02-22

queen Victoria" Ladies FdrOrite
Her Mdestys Perfume, is the latest
most delicate and refined opera Per
fume, At Riggs Pharmacy. corner
T,reIfth and o streets.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-02-22

Trilby's Truthful pills" is a specific
in all cases of kidney and liver toubles.
JUS. one pellet at night does the work
At Riggs pharmacy cor II and o.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-02-22

Purple Pansy, Her Maesty's Per
fume, is the gentlemen.s fdrOrite
amongst the latest OdOrs. At Riggs
drug store. T,cetth and o SITS.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-02-22

You'll never realize what real good
bread" is until you have made it Of
Shogo" -four.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-02-22

Queen Victoria" Ladies' FdrOrite-
Her MUesty's Perfume, is the most
lasting and perfect Perfume. Ask
iggs' the Druggist" for a sample.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-02-22
Under new managemec:
MERCHANTS HOTEL
OMAHA, NEBR

PAXTON, HULETT . DAvkNPOB1,
Proprietors.
Special attention to state trade, s1sss ~
0o6mogoial travellers. Farnam street eloe1x1o
oen pas the door to and from al partD a ~
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-02-22

Purple Pansy, Her M0esty's Per
Rock Island Argus., 1896-09-12

These figures do not correctly show in
all cases the actual Populistic increase or
decrease. In Colorado, for instance the
Populist vote of 1892 shows the fusion
Democratic and Populist vote In 1894
(the congressional clection) the Democrats
had no candidate and divided their votes
between the Republicans and Populists. In
Idaho the Democratic and Populist votes
were punched together in 1899 and sepa-
rated in 1884,. The Kansas vote of 1892
shows the combined Democratic and Popu-
list vote, while in 1898 they were divided.
In Nebraska in 1s92 there was bitter
fight among the Democrats over the ques-
tion of fusion on the Populist electoral
ticket, the local Democratic leaders fearing
they might lose their power in their or
ganization if fusion prevailed. The COM
binatlon was defeated, but the Democratic
vote, which had been so,,I52 in 1858 and
al .3Sl in 1890, dwindled down to ~. 9i3
In 1884, on a union with the Populists on
governor, 1t was 9T.Sl5. and g. 9s5 votes
were cast for silver Democratic candidate
The Dcmocratic Populist governor carried
the state.
In North Dakota the Democratic and
Populist votes were counted together as
Populists in 1892 and separately in 1894.
In Nevada in 1894 the vote Of 5.523 WIS
cast for Governor Jones, the silver candi-
date. Seven hundred and eleven votes
were cast for a PopuliSt.
In arriving ut the total Populist vote Of
| ]. 1868, i52, in 1894, some Democratic votes
are therefore included in cases where Dem
ocrats supported Populist candidates. But
this is offset by the fact that in North Caro-
! lima. where the Republicans fused with
the Populists in electing a chief justice of
the supreme court, and in other states
where the Republicans combined with the
| Populists in electing judges and congress
men the votes were counted as Republican
| and no enumeration was made of the Pop
ulist votes Hence the total of /, 363, i52 is
as nearly accurate as possible.
The extent and enthusiasm OF the Last
ST. Louis convention, rs well as the proof
! given by these figures, show that the Popu-
Rock Island Argus., 1896-09-12
NO Way TO
BEAT BRYAN.
What Electoral College
Figures Show.
FIFTEEN STATES CERTAIN.
Populists Cannot Fail to Add
Four More.
4 FAIR FIGHT FOR THE REST.
FIFTEEN STATES CERTAIN.
4 FAIR FIGHT FOR THE REST.
Changes In Political Sentiment That In.
sure Democratic Saccess-Accuratc Com.
putations Based on Assured Data-Great-
er Part of Doubtful States Lean Toward
York. Illinois and Indiana.
From the New York journal. |

From the New York Journal
1t has been said that the political fgurer:
may as well give up their calculations this
year, as the election is one in which the
issues are novel, party lines broken and
new deals made in the game of politics.
While this is in a measure true the con.
clusion reached is incorrect. Except in q
few states the Democracy is rs powerful as
ever, and in some parts of the country
where it has formerly for years had barrel;
standing, its strength has greatly in.
creased. The marked enthusiasm Of the
large majority of the Democratic national
convention means something. 1t indicates
IA Democratic revival in the west and south.
The POpulist power is shown by the elec
tions of lSJ2 and 1894. Its union on the
Democratic candidate is just so much solid
gain. Ii the bolting Democrats should put
third candidate into the field, its only eff.
feet would bc to draw to the ballot box the
few Democrats who, dissatisfied with the
action at Chicago, lHlt not prepared t.
swallow protection, plutocracy and pater-
nalism in Mckinley, might otherwise re
main away from the polls.
If no third candidate should be in the
field, some dislffected Democrats NIGH,
vote for Mckinley, but quite as many
would vote with their party rather than
lose their votes Hence there is good
ground now for an intelligent judgment on
the outlook, based on former votes and the
ascertained strength of parties.
The questions that present themselves
in considering the chances of success are:
l. Have the Populists lost or gained
strength since the election of 1892?
9. Will the Populist support Of the Dem
ocratic candidate for president, William j
Bryan, be general?
3. Will the detection from the Demo
cratic party, caused by the action of tn,
Chicago convention, be great enough t.
offset the increase of strength gained from
the Populist vote:
1. Are the Popr!ists growing:
The total popular vote in 1892 was a:
follows:
Republican. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 5,l16 10
The Democratic and Popuiist vote com
bined was 6,59. ,9i6, or l, ,42l, ,S3S in excess
Of the Republican vote.
The total Popu!ist vote in 1894 wa
1853, i52, or 322 i24 larger than in 1892.
In view Of the large Populist vote, it il
significant that the Democratic vote il
1892 showed an increase of Is. GSJ over tn,
vote of 1883, while the Republican vote de
creased 26i, los from tlc Vote at the elec
zion of four years previous.
In the states which will he the battle
ground Of the election the increase or de
crease of the Pcpulist vote IN 1894, as com
pared with 1892, is as follows:
Rock Island Argus., 1896-09-12
CKTARRH

A particle IL applied directly into the post-ils
and Is screeable. Frce 5cc at druggists or by mall
ELY BROTHERS, Sc v arren street, New York
Rock Island Argus., 1896-09-12
LEGAL
Executor's Notice.

Estate OF AmsZiah Thornton, deceased.
The undersigned hsving been appoi, ted execu
tor OF the last will snG testament OF Amszia b
Thornton, late CT The county Of Rock leland
stste OF Illinois. deceased, hereby gives notice
that he will appear before the county court of
Rt ck Island couuty. At the ,fi e cf the clerk OF
ssid sonit, IN the city Of Rock Isani, n, the No
vcmhtr ferm. II the fret Monday in November
a'an-t said c,tite aie notified and rcq1sstcd {,
attend for the purpose of having the eame nd
iusfed. All erson- indebted Ia said estate are
requesis to make immediate pay nett TO the un-
Ger<igred
Dated tins 26ih day Of August, A. D., !ss6.
j. e. REID. ExCCutor
Rock Island Argus., 1896-09-12
Executors Notice.

Estate of Patrick Mcdonald, deceased
The undersigned having been appointed execu.
rix OF the las; will ard testament OF Patrick Nc
Donald, late Of the county OF Rock leland, state
of Illinois, deceased. hereby gives notice that ebs
all appear before the county court Of Rock Island
county, al the Office OF the clerk Of said court IN
the city OF Rock Island, at the November term, OF
tie first Monday in November next, AT which time
] persons having claims against said e.tate art
q 4 fed and requested TO attend, for the purpose
Of having the same adjusted
All persons indebted to said estate are re-.
iuert 4 TO make immediat pa yInent 10 the IN.
designed.
Dated this eth dav of Augnst. A. H., isA
BRIDGET MCDONALD, Bx.cuyrix
Rock Island Argus., 1896-09-12

Conceding to the Republicans the states
likely to be affected by Democratic bolt.
although the surrender of New York at
least is strongly and vigorously protested
Rock Island Argus., 1896-09-12
Administrators Notice.
Estate of I Ihoma- 8 Silyis. deeens,d-

Estate of Thomas 5. Silvis, deceased
The undersigned having been appointed admin.
etrat0fs of the estate Of Thomas s. Silvis late Of
he county OF Eock Island, stale Of Illinois, de-
ceased. hereby give notice thst they will appear
before the comfy court Of Rock island coun-
y, At the Office OF the clerk OF ssid court. IN
the city OF Rock Island, at the October term. on
the nrst Monday III October, next. ai which time
al persons having claims against said %.
purpose OF having the same adjusted.
An persons indebted TO said estate are request.
d 10 make immediate payment to the under
-ignsd
Dated THE I2th day OF August, A. d. 1895.
EMMA SILvIs, l.s;
RICHARD S. SILvIe, 0seso's'
Rock Island Argus., 1896-09-12
THE 1BAVELER5' GUIDE.

Hi0Aso, soUs isLAsD . PAoIBsc
~ ksnv,y--Tresete esn be purchased OF tae
gAse ehee Red AZ " . . p Twssttsth street Der a
or Mo y deyo, errnsr Yifta avenue Az
r-'rJy etst st:est, Prank II. PirnmeY, Agg1t.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-09-12
DR.. j. D. Unan9st,
DENTIST.

Office. Room %. Whitaker Block, corner Tn rd
ard Brady streets, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-09-12
ELY'S
Crsam Balm

Is quickly absorbed.
Cleanses The Nasal
Passages. Allays
Pain and Inliamma-
tion. Heals all the
Sores. Protects the
Membrane from Ad-
ditiOnal Cold. Re
stores the Senses of
Taste and Smell.
Gives relief at once
and il will cure.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-30
0WHERE ARE WE ATsv

Verify, times change and men change
with them. Down at Washington we
have a Republican congress pension
ing deserters ,, from the Confederate
army and navy, and here in Mime
sofa we have a Republican attorney
generally insisting, in a contention
with the federal government, on the
sovereignty Of the state. 1t is not the
province of Minnesota humbly begging
recognitionsof her rights of a subordi-
nate Of the general government, but
it is the sovereign, Minnesota, demand
ing Of that other sovereign, the United
States, the treatment one sovereign ac-
cords another in all negotiations. AS
stoutly as did ever Calhoun does At
torney General Childs insist on the
doctrine of states rights This matter
of the ownership of the famous sec
ton 30 'fs matter of the adjust
ment Of a grant between two sove-
reigns," he asserts in his brief.
And the attorney generalei is right,
though it sounds strangely to hear
an officer of the party that spells ma
ton with a capital "N," which, for
years after the war, made states rights
a synonym for treason, and which,
by law after law, has denied and dis
regarded the rights of the sovereign
states. Who does not recall the abuse,
the vials Of wrath, the deluge of con-
tempt poured out on Democrats who
dared enter objection that acts pro-
posed were in derogation of the rights
of the states? And even today, what
would not be the outburst of the old
flames should some Southern member
in congress object to a bill that con-
gross was violating the right of the
states to regulate their own internal af-
fairs. One can easily imagine some later
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-30
LATE SEEDING.

The abundant rainfall Of the last
thirty days has been both a blessing
and bane to the Northwest. With
out an excess Of moisture at this sea-
son the country would have been in a
bad way. The soil seemed to have
been so entirely drained Of the last
drop of moisture that the most favor
able conditions could scarcely have
assured us a reasonable crop without
ample rains during the whole period
of the termination and maturing Of
the grain. Nature has way, however,
frequently, of OVERRIDING good thing.
Meteorological conditions are seldom
ideally adapted to the farmers needs,
and both drought and rainfall are apt
to be too long continued and excessive
The latter has now become true of the
Northwest. There has been scarcely
intermission enough between storms
and heavy showers to allow farmers to
put in their grain. Some seeding was
done before this rainy season set in,
and more or less has been finished in
lOCdilll6S III the SnOrL
walls between wet days. For the most
part, however, especially in the North
western portion of Minnesota and Da-
kota, the ground has been kept too
wet to permit agricultural operations
To a very large extent the farmers Of
that section are still waiting for favor
able weather to get in their crops.
This. lends uncertainty to the agri-
cultural outlook for the season of 1885,
While the great rainfall that we have
had has been a wonderful boon in other
respects, and will replenish the ex-
hausted supplies of moisture through
out the Northwest, and while it will
doubtless bring a much speedier growth
to the grain that is now planted. it has
put the whole crop behind. Seeding
will be completed later than usual, and
harvesting will be correspondingly
postponed. The best advice that can be
given to the farmers now is not to
neglect g. single moment of fine wealth
er that offers, but TO get every acre
sowed at the first opportunity. AS a
rule, the sooner the4 grain is in the
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-30
JUSTLY REBUKED.

The Mankato Review, which has
been following with impartial interest
the course Of the local campaign as
set forth in the daily newspapers Of
st. Paul, says:
1t does seem as if a gentleman of the
personal reputation and honorable public
record of Mr. Cullen ought at least receive
respectable treatment from the newspapers of
the SANITY City. Municipal politics has be-
come so lowered that it is difficult to induce
decent man to accept a nomination for even
the highest position, and knowing this fact
journals that pretend to favor decency and
honesty in public affairs ought not to throw
their influence and use their columns to aid
the curbstone and gutter politicians to drive
worthy men from the field. This is the way
we look at the present fight from disinter-
ested standpoint.
This is the way in which every de-
cent man looks at it. Why should
not a campaign be conducted in this
spirit? What advantage Is there in
the opposite course? Do the Repub-
licans who have been lying about Mr..
Cullen, and misrepresenting him ev-
cry hour in the twenty-four since he
was nominated, think that the game
is worth the candle? 1t has certainly
brought him more friends than enc
mics. There are enough Republicans
in this city who know personally the
sterling and admirable qualities of
Mr.. Cullen to be made indignant by
the attacks to which he has been
subject. There are great many more
such persons than there are ignorant
voters who would believe what they
read Of him in the Republican organs
Not day passes in which, by type
or cartoon, one or both Of the Repub-
1icans organs in this city does not
utter against Mr.. Cullen what it
knows to be an atrocious falsehood,
This Is not only crime against
the man. it is a sin against the cause
Of good government. AS the Review
says, it does deter able and honest
men from accepting nominations. Who
cares to run the blockade of these mud
batteries for the doubtful privilege Of
serving the people for two years in an
office which has enormous duties and
responsibilities and little honor or
emolument? Every such campaign
makes good government more difficult
or impossible. There is not a news
paper in the state which does not hold,
as many of them have expressed, the
opinion here quoted about the pres
ent campaign. 1t is the common senti-
ment Of honorable men, when they
see another unjustly attacked. and we
believe it is strong enough in st. Paul
also to so react in Mr.. Cullen's favor
as to secure his election by a great
majority.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-30
AT THE THEATERS.

Frederick Warde closed his engagement at
the Metropolitan opera house last night
with an admirable performance of Sheri-
dan knowles noble tragedy, ''Virginius"
such presentation as Mr.. Warde offered
OF this beautiful work merited a crowded
house. Mr.. Warde's portrayal of the title
role was brilliant and powerful. It was a
masterpiece of histrionie effort In the, TO-
rum scene the actor rose to the exalted
height to which parental love elevates a.
noble nature-and that is indeed the loftiest
The pride. the dignity, the passion, the an
guish, the despair of the stricken father
were depicted by Mr. Warde in vivid colors
and with powerful stroke. His impersona-
tton of Virginius. in point of deep sincerity
and close fidelity to nature, is most elo-
quent. 1t is clear and vital embodiment
of the highest, noblest manhood. To behold
1t is to be inspired with the matchless
grandeur Of a noble soul, the supreme
sacrificial spirit Of fathers love.
The support was satisfactory in the main
Charles d. Herman impersonated the vii
famous Appius Claudius effectively, and
Miss Laura Moore was satisfactory in the
role of Virginia.
In the afternoon Mr.. Warde presented
"Julius Caesar" in a worthy manner. Mr.
Warde appeared as Brutus, Mr.. Herman as
Cassius. and Charles Sutton as Antony
Mr.. Warde's Brutus is a scholarly, dignified
impersonation, replete with the delicate,
sympathetic touches which render the noble
Brutus so lovable. The Cassius of Mr.. Her
man was adequate.
At the Metropolitan opera house tonight
the John Stapleton company will begin a re-
turn engagement Of seven nights, with
Saturday and Wednesday matinees The
company will be the same as when It sp-
peared at the Metropolitan In February, and
the favorable impression created on that
visit will undoubtedly assert It's force in at
tracing during the present engagement all
those who were fortunate enough to witness
their performance at that time, as well as
hundreds of new admirers. The company is
an evenly balanced and efficient organiza-
tion. Tonight they will present Americans
Abroad" Saturday night and for the bal
anee Of the engagement, ending Wednesday
evening. they will appear in The Charity
Ball. one of the most popular and success
full high class comedies ever produced In
this country.
John ]. Burke in "The Doctor" is pleas
ing large audiences at the Grand this week.
The play isl amusing one and the star has
q style ara originality that never fails to
make an infptession with every class of
theater-geeTs.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-30
WITH INTENT TO AMUsE.

MISUNDERSTANDING, but my wife aIwavs
wants me to remember her birthday. but to
forget her age.-Fliegende Batter
At the Palais RoyaEJack Cwho has just
treated his friend to the dinner of the esiab-
lishment)-Pretty good dinner for two francs
and a half, Ell? s9T 10o1
His Friend-First rate. Let's have anoth-
er.-London Tid-Bits.
Mrs East-And what did you think of Mr..
lnkwell. the novelist?
Mrs. West-Why. his clothes are SO very
oid-fashionedi And l understood that ha
was. celebrated for his style-BrookIyn
Eagle.
Teacher-James, what makes you late?
James, was pursuing knowledge
Teacher-Pursuing knowledge? What do
you mean?
James-Why. my dog ran off with my
spelling book. and 1 ran after him.-Harper's
Round Table.
poorly clad village girl went into a
stationer's shop the other day. She wished
Francisco Examiner, and finally was shown
some at 10 cents qure.
How much will half quire be?" she in-
quired, in a plaintive little voice.
'Ten cents" replied the assistant.
IF you please, I'll take the other half"
Her fance is pronounced brunette, is he
not?" said one young woman. No." replied
the other. "he is Russian. He can be
spelled, but not pronounced. ."-Philadelphia
Press.
"You are looking rather cast down." re-
marked an acquaintance of Jonah.
Am briefly responded Jonah who had
parted company with the whale only half an
hour before. well, am feeling a good
deal cast up"
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-30
GET BACK TO SANITY.

While the G o b has no particular
admiration for Senator German, to
whom more than any other leading
Democrat the recent misfortunes of
his party are due, 1t will give him
credit for telling some plain truths in
regard to the present situation in the
debate on the navy bill In the SEN
ate. One item Of this appropriation bill
calls for the construction of four new
battle ships at cost Of $15,000,0 900. Mr.
German moved an amendment that the
number be reduced to two, and Mr.
Quay that it be increased to six. The
tendencies and motives that lie be-
hind these propositions are worthy Of
careful study by our people. There
is no earthly reason why the govern
ment should at this time construct six,
four, two or any other number of men
of-war. 1t has navy amply adequate
for all emergencies now existing or
likely to arise.
The suggestion for such an addition
came with the war craze that settled
down upon theacopntry few months
ago, and from which it is high time
that we were now recovered. There is
not going to be any war to which the
United States ii. q party. and there
never will be epless we become
willful aggressFs against some other
nation. The ara,i1hent that more ships
are needed as apart of our national de-
fense is insincere and worthless. The
proposition that we should spend from
$15.o0o,oo0 to s2O0oeQOO at time like
this in the corstTAction of these ex-
pensive and waf-prbvosIng toys could
originate only in the minds of those
with whom everything else is subordf-
nate to the desire. to create a need
for greater taxation. It is appalling,
it is unpardonable, it is unpatri-
otic and un-American TO propose TO
saddle upon a depleted and exhausted
treasury an enormous appropriation for
new ships of war
When we find that Senator Quay not
only objects to any reduction of the
amount. but desires to increase it one
third, we can understand the game.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-30
PEARS WILL BE SCARCE.
Trees Killed by the Thousand in
New York State.

New York State.
Rochester Democrat.
That the winter has proved disas-
trous to thousands of pear trees in
Genesee county is now only too ap-
parent. A note of danger had been
sounded by the Geneva experiment sta
ton, and Director Van Slyke late in
March sent out a circular letter ask
ing about the comparative hardness
of varieties as shown by this winter,
and its unprecedented cold in many
sections. In the town of Byron are
some Of the finest Dutchess pear or
chards in Western New York. The
pear-growing industry has been profit
able, and the past two years many
thousand trees have been set. The
most injury is to the Dutchess variety,
and this kind has been the most set
out, not always with the intention of
growing Duchess, but the trees were
set to use as stocks to bud other va
rieties on. The trees grown are al
most wholly dwarfs--that is, pears on
ounce roots. Some varieties do not
make a good union with the ounce,
and, as the Dutchess does, the buds of
Clargeau and other kinds that are
now most in favor are worked on the
Dutchess, thus making what is known
as a "doubie-worked' tree The small
one or two-year set Duchess are to a
very large extent dead to within two
or three inches of the ground. l. w.
White, of Byron, estimates that out Of
1,6O0 trees not over 100 are alive. N. H.
Green and son, who have over 5000 Of
these young trees, think their loss near,
ly as great. q