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The herald., 1896-07-19
Empress Eurenis's Carriages

The state carriage used by the French
ENJOYS In the cZar's coronation have a
curious history. They were constructed
for the prince imperiars baptism in 1856,
and bore the imperial arms. They were
the work Of Ehrler, the court coach
builder, and were very costly and i'm
posing. They had not been used sec
ond time in 1868, when they were sent
back to Ehrler to be renovated. They
were still at his factory in 1870, when the
war broke out and remained there. The
empress repeatedly asked Ehrler to de- De
Idea of their coming down to be used
py wedding parties in the Bois de Bou-
longe. But Ehrler evaded her request.
telling her that they might eventually
find a worthy purchaser. and that mean
Wh1le they were no incumbrance to him
When parliament recently voted .Ooo. :
600 francs for the republic to be properly
represented at the Moscow coronation
tne question of carriages arose. Two
very nne horses were found, with some
olWculty, as were also two coachmen.
one of whom had just left the services
OF an american millionaire. The har-
cess was speedily made, and there only
remained the carriages. but these could
not be built In time. The prince imper-
aals baptismal carriages were then re-
membered. There could be no idea of
puying them-indeed, they were scarce
~ on saie-Dut the empress Eugene was
asked If she would let them.
she refused to do this, but offered to
lend them. The offer was accepted
They were repainted, and the imperial
arms being effaced by the ambassador's
arms, and the one intended for General
de Boisdeffre having the body blue. tho
wheels red and the padding white. and
thus showing the tri-color. The en-
press has declined an offer to restore
them on their return to their former con
dition and to avoid any mischance has
given positive orders that they shall
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ment II supposed to qualify him, measur-
ably at least, for the discharge of his
duties and responsibilities as convict
After the court has tried the first GRIM
inal cases on the docket, and the con-
victed parties are safely immured in the
Jail, corporal punishment Is in order.
Saturday is the day set apart for such a
performance, and the duty devolves upon
the sheriff. The punishment is witnessed
by as many spectators as may see fit to
be present within the spacious Jail yard.
1t Is supposed to have a salutary effect
upon those who witness 1t, and therefor
to operate as deterrent to criminal con-
duct On every such occasion q crowd of
men and boys, varying in age from three
score years and ten to children of and
years. witness the punishment.
In order to see for myself l attended
one of those interesting performances.
The victims on that occasion were two
colored men, one of whom had been
found guilty of attempted burglary, and
the other of an assault on a lady school
teacher This last offense being felony
the court had sentenced the negro to be
pilloried, whipped, and then confined
in prison for period of ten years.
The sheriff ad the chief jailer politely
furnished me with the best accommoda-
tions which the place afforded. Seated
on pile of rocks surrounded by Curl
GUS crowd, had an opportunity Of wit
Messing every action.
The pillory, which stood in the center
of the Jail yard. consisted of high post
firmly set in the ground, and about
twelve feet from the base was square
platform six feet each way. through
which the post projected. Four or five
feet above the platform a board about
six feet long and fifteen inches wide was
fastened vertically in the center Of the
upright It was originally one board,
but had been split in the center after two
round holes had been made, each near
the end. Each hole was Of the size to
surround a mans neck.
The victims ascended the ladder and
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now BRYAN heard THE NEWS
Writing Against a Second Term
for President
AN ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE
The Euthuslasm Of the Friends With
Him
Would Not Accept Congratulations Untii ne
Finished Statement Saying he Would
Refuse denomination II Elected

his nomination for president in truly
Democratic fashion, according to the
Chicago Times Herald.
He was in his room at the Clifton
house, writing the following statement
for the press: I'm order that may
have no ambition but to discharge faith
fully the duties OF the office, desire to
announce that if elected 1 shall under
no circumstances be a candidate for re-
election"
The door was thrown open and man
shouted: Bryan, you are nominated"
Two men in the crowd pressed forward
and shook the hand of the nominee,
while the statement was but half writ
ten. To the others Mr.. Bryan said:
you will have to excuse me now.
must finish this work"
When the sentence was completed he
said: IT must go and get shaved"
The herald., 1896-07-19
AN ABSENT.MlNDeD TAN

I will tell you while can
or an absent-minded man.
And an absent-minded man was ha
Who forgot an unkind word
Just as soon as 1t was heard
Such an absent-minded man was he.
In political debate,
Now. can most truly state,
Such an absent-minded man was he.
HIS opponent on the street
With hand-shake he would greet
Such. an absent-minded man was he.
Once he left a goodly store
At poor old widows door.
Such an absent-minded man was he.
And, although twas all the same,
Quite forgot to leave his name,
Such an absent-minded man was he
You see "
such an absent-minded man was he.
Caroline F. Needham in July st. Nichola,
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pressed whoop. 1t was the forerunner
of Mr.. Bryan's nomination beyond any
doubt. Every eye was turned toward the
stalwart Nebraskan who lounged in the
easy chair. 1t was general look of in
terrogation. His friends wondered
whether he understood the reading Of
the bulletin when they failed to see
the slightest show Of emotion. Mr.. Bry-
an looked calmly out of the window,
with far away gaze. He was looking
south, and perhaps his minds eye car
ried him down to the convention build
ing and pictured the wild scene that
was being enacted there.
illinois will go for Bryan on the next
ballot" was the next bulletin read by
Mr.. Riggs.
Mr.. Bryan's head turned quickly, and
his big black eyes took on an added lus-
ter. He could no longer repress his sat
isfaction over the favorable news, and
at his request the bulletin was read
again. A long wait ensued. 1t seemed
long, at least. to the group In the little
room. Mr.. Hryan affected to read q
newspaper, and he held 1t high enough
to conceal his face. It's columns were
uninteresting judging by the manner
in which he handled the sheet. He grip
ped it with his powerful hands as though
it were an enemy. 1t was Democratic
newspaper, but it's coulmns contained
no word of praise for the Democratic
platform.
Another perspiring messenger boy
came rushing into the room with
sealed telegram, and Mr.. Bryan threw
down the newspaper with an air OF re-
lief and opened the yellow envelope. 1t
was one of hundred or more that had
reached him while sitting In the red
upholstered rocking chair. The en-
velope went to swell the hear of paper
at Mr.. Bryan's feet. The telegram
went into one of the capacious pockets
of the black alpaca coat, already buig-.
ing with similar messages. Most OF
these kilograms were from the conven-
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tant points. A few Of them seemed to
amuse Mr.. Bryan, for their reading was
accompanied by many quiet smiles.
TRIBUTE OF JUDGE HURLEY
The room became unusually. quiet as
the time between bulletins heightened
Nothing but kilograms for Mr.. Bryan
were coming in, and his friends became
restless under the delay. An elderly
! man, with gray hair and mustache, and
eyes that were heavy for want OF sleep,
got up from his chair, and paced back
and forth. 1t was Judge Hurley of Bal
timore, an old friend Of the "boy ora
tor from the Platte
This is the most wonderful thing in
our history" said Judge Hurley, plus-
ing in his walk between the two beds
that stood on either side Of the door. II
have attended many national conven-
tions, but never before have I seen the
Will of the people so clearly expressed.
Here is man who has made his way
alone. He didn't have a single leader
on the floor of the convention to aid his
cause. He was not even spoken of as a
possibility two weeks ago."
Mr.. Bryan showed traces of embar-
rassment as he heard himself lauded so
warmly, and loked appealingly toward
the loyal adherent from Maryland.
That's all right, judge" he said, with
a smile of depreciation. Save all that
until the campaign opens, and then go
out on the stump.
II will-you bet WILL" was the warm
response, and Judge Hurley sat down.
evidently relieved by having made
speech.
At last a bulletin came and Mr. Riggs
unfolded it with as much earnestness
as though the nomination of Republi-
can candidate was at stake. The expec-
tation was that the fifth ballot had be-
gun, even Mr.. Nryan Strengthened UP
in his chair a. few inches.
Demonstration still continues" said
Mr.. Riggs, reading. Mrs. Bryan is re-
tanning her composure admirably
A moment of disappointed silence fol-
lowed, which was broken by Mr.. Bryan,
his strong face lighting up with funny
smile.
1.-THE country will be delighted" he
said, ito know that Mrs. Bryan Is retain
ing her composure.
Another bulletin, scarcely any more
satisfying, quickly followed, and the
secretary of the Republican state CEN
trail committee of Nebraska, proceeded
to read it. 1t gave the votes of feN
of the first states on the roll call, and |
told nothing, after ALL
That's something like one of these |
continued stories, 1 suppose" Mr. Bry- |
an said. you've got to wait until the |
last chapter to learn what becomes of |
the hero"
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LIGHT

The night has a thousand eyes,
And the day but one;
Yet the light Of the bright world dies
With the dying sun.
The mind has. thousand eyes,
And the heart but one:
Yet the. light of whole life dies
When love is done.
Francis w. Bourdillon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-12

Hcation until he had conferred With esv-
eral men who were waiting to sec him.
Platts arrival has been quite anxiously
awaited on account Of the manner in
which the southern contests have been
going, and especially on account Of the
statement of Marley To his friends Plat
expressed the greatest surprise that such
Q statement should have been made by
Manley at this time.
Platt announced, however, that tho
fight would be carried on against the
nomination Of Mckinley Just as if no
statement had been made by Reeds man
ager.
Mrs Whitney, chairman Of the Equal
Suffrage club Of St. Louis; Mrs. Clara C.
Foltz, anda delegation of women suffrag-
lists, called on Sergeant-at-Arms Byrnes
OF the convention and requested an hours
time in the convention to make an argu-
ment in behalf of a woman suffrage plank
In the platform. They also asked for fifty
seats in the convention hall Mrs. Lille
Devcreaux Blake will present the case Of
the equal suffragists to the committee on
resolutions
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-12
Special Masters Sale.
STATE OF ILLINOIS. T..
Rock ISLAND COUNTY.

Rock ISLAND COUNTY.
In the circuit court, in chsncery. Bill for
Partition.
William Frey. complainant vs.. Peter Frey AID
Catherine DindI ger, defendants.
Notice IL hereby given that by virtue Of Q de-
cree OF raid court. entered IN the above entitled
cau.e, on the All day Of June. A. d. .sgS,
shall. On Sat rds ~. the 18th day Of July, A.
d. 1896. at the hour OF oclock In the afternoon,
OF Rock lsl.nd, in said county of Rock Island.
cell at public vendue, TO the highest BIDDER,
thos- certain parcels Of land, situate in th-
county Of Rock leland and eta,e Of Illinoia known
ard described as follow:
Lot number four az in block number two (2) In
that part Of the rIty Of Rock leland known and
called Lynde's addition. eiiuafed ip the county Of
Rock lei md and state OF Illinois.
AlfO the west ten n0D feet Of lot one (l) IN
block number cne 90 in said Lynde's addition
and lot number four az In block numpcr two fsl
in Howard's addition to the said ctr Of Rock
leland, the last two pieces Of properly being used
rs One piece OF property eituaied in the county Of
Roc .land ana state Of Illinois
Also lot number four "a In block numb = five
go In tbnt part OF the city OF Rick ls land called
Briggs Place. ft:usted IN the county OF Rock Tai.
snn ard state Of Illinois. on the Glowing terms,
to- wit.
Onefhird Q-s) cash in hand and the balance in
two equal payments 10 b. secufed by notes and
morfgaees ON the premises sold. "a note. 80
bcar interest at the rate Of per cent per annum
and to be due In one Cd and two e., ycarr from
the date Of said ssle and pay, BILE 70 said special
COMM. aioner.
Dated at tock Island, Illinois. this 9Th dl, Of
June A. ID. 1886.
EUGENE BURNS. Special Master.
SWEENEY d WAlKsR, Solicitors for complainant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-12
Sale Of Real Estate.

By vi.tus Of an order and decree Of
the county court Of Rock Island ooun-
~. Illinois, made on the petition q
traitor Of the estate Of OLAF A. Andrea deceassd.
for j. ave TO sell the real cs'ste Of said decsaeed.
1T the Nay term. A. D.. 1876. ~ eaid court. 10
Wit: on the 1T h day of hsy lsSc. I shall on the
18th day Of June next. between the bours 81
afternoon Of said day. TO Wit: NJ the hour of :
O'Clock IN the afternoon Of eaid day. sell at pub
lie sale. af fpe south door Of the court housc IN
fhs city Of Rock leland IN said county. ali the iu-
time Of his disesse. and slso The homestead and
dover interest," Of Tie widow 10 and 10 the real
tsse deecsihsd as follows. fowff:
Beginpi. At the northeast corner Of the eouth
half 90 Of the noss.ssst quarter ca
ship nurobe. scvs1teen (i7I north, range
number one ID wet Of the fourth (D principal
meridian, thence eouth on sectirn line fry (sc)
feet for q starting pciu;: thenss wcst one hon.
dre1 s-d twenty-tizht dsD feet thence south
fifty GO, feet. Ih-nce eaa one hunr red twenty.
eight es) feet. thence north 1ry (5G) feet 20 tie
place cf begsnnir9- Al lines to run parallel With
the oorre-I onding - ten lises. rsse1ving strip
twerty-eight feet Czs) feet vide on The east side
described - lot rum yer two %, N block punr
fifteen fl5J In Orisnco Ctid's addition The cify
Of ollre. as deeiRpafed on the recorded plat Of
said addidsn. subject 70 two mortRAyee a. fol-
lows: One for three hondred sixty-fye dollar
lty6S CO. with interest ~ seven per cent from
July 2. 1926 owned by Juliefte Ludineton. ami
one Tor fifty dollars tf590O with icf<reet tbere0a
II the rate seven per cert per annuu and
Owned by Seis j. Melon. ssid above descri bed
pre rDises being situsted in Rock Island co1nfy.
nliIois. on the following terms. to-vif: Cssh In
hand. Dated this lsth DAY Of MAJ A. u 1895
CHAkLks scRRxr.ER-
Adminietsstor Of The estate Of Olaf A. Andernoa,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-12
Fairbanks for Temporary Chairman.
SLOW PROGRESS WITH CONTESTS.
All Those Decided, Except Two, Go to tn
Mckinley Men.

All Those Decided, Except Two, Go to the
Mckinley Men.
The Republican national committee
made such poor progress that the menu
bcrs of the committee are beginning to
feel that there is danger Of very great pro-
longation of their work. There are conse-
quently many suggestions as to the neces-
sity of finding means of reducing the
time. Up to IL o'clock last night the COM
mittee, after sitting for twelve hours, had
decided contests affecting thirty seats in
the convention. These included the four
delegates-at-large from each of the states
of Mississippi and Florida and scattering
district delegations from California, Ala
bamn, Kentucky, Florida, Mississippi and
Missouri. All the delegates seated, except
two from Florida, are Mckinley men.
With reference to second place on the
ticket there are all sorts of rumors. One
Is that Morton will accept it; another that
Cornelius n. Bliss, Of New York, is the
man-this to placate New York Senator
Gear, of iowa, has been given second place
also in q wild sweep of Imagination,
which has conceived a necessity for placat-
ing the state Of Iowa, because Allison
could not be nominated for president. The
fact appears that there are a number of
rather eager aspirants for the vice presi-
dency and for several ofthem there is very
warm feeling in the Mckinley camp.
General Henderson and General Dodge,
Of Iowa, managers for Allison, arrived last
night and expressed surprise that Manley
had given up the fight. There was y ru-
NOR that Platt's arrival had stiffened up
the opposition to further efforts against
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-12
Publication Notice.
g NooT I.S or ILLINOIS 6oIss11 },..

In the county court at the Ma, term. A. D.. 1895.
Refnhold Letsch, vs. Thomas b. Silvie, Richard
Q. Siivis, Willism s. Brooks.
Affidavit that the residence Of the defend
ant. William 8. Brooks lie not known and that
upon di igent inquiry his place Of residence can
not e found, impleadsd with the above defend
ants, Thomas 3 silvis and Riohsrd 8. sflvis hsv-
ing been filed In the clerks ONCE Of the Giro nit
court Of said county, notice lie therefore hereby
given TO the said non residert defendant that the
complainant nled his bill Of como.sinf in said
court. on the ch1ncery side thereof on the
18th day Of April. 1886. and that thereupon . sum-
mons issued ont Of raid court, wherein eaid emit
is now pending. returnsble on the first Mondsy
In the month Of September next, As Is by law re-
quired.
Now, unless you the raid nonresident de-
PENDANT above named, William s. Brooks.
shall personally be aud appear before said c.rcuit
court, on the first day Of the next term thereof.
TO be holden ut Rock leland in and for the said
county, on IN nrst Monday in September next and
plead. an -wer or demur 10 tie ead complainant--
bill OF complaint, the same and the matters and
things & erein charged and stated will be taken
a. confessed, ana a decree entered against you
according to the prayer Of raid bill.
Rock Island, H., April II. 1896.
GEORGE W. CAMILLE. Clerk.
SfuRaBOx q MARSHALL, ComplainanfS SOLICITOR.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-12
lNp.AN Araocrr.es ON mAsons.

Principal OMcers Of . Lodge I'm Mexico
Burned Alive.
CRY OF MEXICO, June Eft is report
ed that in the Indian revolt in Oaxnca
Free Masons were attacked, particularly
at Jaquila, where the Indians committed
awful atrocities, burning prominent Ma
sons alive. This has been denied, but the
news is confirmed. Masens from Jaquila
solicit aid for the families Of victims and
will interview President Diaz, himself n
Mason. Among the victims are: Octavi-
no Jigon, master of the lodge; juan Es-
camilla, senior warden; Carloa A. Mo-
rales, orator, ard Jose Villavicencio, treas
urer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-12
Judge Caldwell Would Not Accent.

GLENwooD SPRINGS, Colo, June H.
Judge Henry c. Caldwell, Of the United
States circuit court, who is here, was
asked If he would accept a nomination
for the presidency from the Populist and
silver conventions at st. Louis. He re-
piled emphatically th-t he would not He
said he wanted to vote Tor a silver man at
the coming election, but he was afraid no
might have to choose between two. He
thought that If all friends of silver could
be brought together they could win the
greatest victory for the people since the
days of Lincoln.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-12
DecIsIon Against Governor Altreld.

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, June 12-The SUI.
preme court handed down an opinion yes
terday in the case Of the people ex rel. Nc
Dougal VS.. James ]. O'Toole, involving
the right Of the governor to appoint jus
tees Of the peace for Cook county other
than those recommended by Judges of the
circuit, superior, and county courts Of
Cook county. These judges recommended
O'Toole for appointment to succeed him.
self, and the governor appointed Edwin j.
Rhodes, which the senate confirmed.
The court holds that the governor had .
right to refuse the nomination Of O'Toole,
but no right TO nominate another man
without the recommendation Of the judges.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-12
THE Markets
New York Financial.

NEW YORK, June II.
Money on call nominaily llsa: per cent;
sterling exchange firm. with actual bust
ness in bankers bills at ASIA for de-
mand and 4S1I@ for sixty days; posted
rates. 1850 4ssJs and ISG4>9ls; commercial
bills. 1864.
Silver certificates, 6s5s95o; no sales; bar
silver, 6S,a; Mexican dollar, 53ls.
United States government bonds steady;
new As registered, ll6ls; do coupons. ll6ls;
SIS registered. 1874; do. coupons lex; AS
registered. les: do. coupons r9il; rs regis
tered, 941s; Pacific IS Of 30. 1OO,a.
Chicago Grain and Produce.
CHICAGO June II.
Following were the quotations tho
Board of Trade today: wheat-June. opened
55t4c, closed 5.lsc; July, opened 56itc, closed
57ssc; September, opened 5!;sc, closel sstsc.
Corn-June. nominal, closet exc; July,
opened 213sc, closed :.slc; September. opened
2ss4c. closed ssJsc Oats - June. nominal,
closed l7i4c; July, opened 11;sc. closed l7ssc;
September. opened l7ssc, closed ls3tc. Pork
June, nominal. closed Sis: July, opened
500, closed S7.22gs. Lard-June. nominal,
closed S4.l5; July, opened Si.1n, closel x4.Z,ls.
Produce: Butter-Extra creamery, I4lsc per
h.; extra dairy, 12c: fresh packing
stock &c. Eggs-Fresh stock 909l.c per
dozen. Live Poultry Turkeys. 60sc per
H.; chickens Qicns). 7IAc; ROSTERS. "a 4Isc;
uuckS. 5QStsc. geese, ttWG4cJ per dozen.
Potatoes-Good to choice, l5919c per bNsli-
el. New potatoes, Sl.50d2.0 per barrel.
Apples-Fair to fancy, S3.5o14.50 per bar
rel. Honey - White clover. l3dl4c per H.;
broken comb. 9110c: extracted. Soto. Straw
Observation-Disclosures, 5cc0l.0o per 16-quart case.
Blackraspberries. Sl.5o per 24-quart case; red
raspberries, Sl.Ot5l. so PEI 24-.int case
Chicago Live Stock.
CHICAGO, June H.
Live Stock-Prices at the Union Stock
Yards today ranged as follows: Hogs-Es-
timatel receipts for the day. 4l,o)); sales
ranged at Sl.7013.45 pigs, S305a3.4o light,
81. 7od2.9o rough packing, Sj.00n3.3J mixed,
and $z.8J@3.l5 heavy packing and shipping
lots.
Catt,e-Estimatei receipts for the day.
$50; quotations ranged at Si.l004.49 choice
to extra shipping steers, S3.S)llf..9 good to
choice do, <3.65G4.G fair to good. 50 SOC :. 50
common to medium do, $3.35G3.So butchers
steers g.. 6Ol,3.50 stockers, 81. 25a3so feeders
81. Acc 800 cows S2.49G39o heifers. ss.oJs,3. %
bulls, oxen and stays, S2.6oSS.S5 Texas steers.
and S3OoQD5.S veal calves
Sheep and Lambs-Estimated receipts for
the day, 1000: sales ranged at 81 90.139 80 west
erns, S2.25034o Texans. s2.25I4.lo natives and
$200G6. 20 lambs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-12
LEGAL.
Executors Notice.
stste of James I. Dixon, deccasea,

Estste Of James I. Dixon. deccaeed.
The undsrigned having been appointed sxscu.
tor Of the last Will and testament OF Jamt .
I. Dixon. late OF the county OF Rock Island,
that be will appear before the county court Of
Book Island county, At the once Of the clerk Of
said court, in the city OF Rock leland, at the
Jnly term, on the frst Monday in July nexI.
al which time ali perrons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested to attend
Tor the purpose Of having the same adjusted.
All pereore indebted 70 said estate are re-
queeted TO make immediate payment TO the nm.
derr.gned.
Dated this sth day OF May. A. d. 1895
PATRICK DIXON. Executor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-12
Administrators Notice,
Eetate OF John F. Bollman. deccascd.


istrStfix OF the estate Of John r. Bollmsn
late OF the county OF koce Ieland
etate Of Illinois, deceased, hereby give. notirc
hat she will appear before the county court
OF said court, In the city Of Rock Island, at tie
August term. on the hrst Monday in August
against said estate are notified and ysuaeeted &c
attend, for the purpose Of having the same ad
justed.
All pefrore indebted TO said estate are re-
queeied to make immediate payment 70 the up-
dereiencd.
Dated THE 96th day OF May A. D., 1898.
ARs. HANNAH BOLIVIAN, Administratrix