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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-27
A French Art Departure.

Tho first nots Of sincere dissent was
struck by Gericault when he sent his
Raft OF tho Medusn" to the Salon of
1919. Gros, indeed, had in some of his
Napolecnic pictures shown an inclina-
ton to express natural passion, but had
not pursted il far. so this picture OF
Gericault's really marks n turning point
sn French art. Tho intense feeling en-
bodied in 10 forms n wonderful foil to
tho impassiveness Of David's "Sabine
Women" which hangs In the same
room in the Louvre. There also reap
pears in 1t the emotional element of
chiaroscuro, which bad been almost
banished by the classic school. and the
color strikes n chord in complete SYM
patty with tho tragedy Of the situation.
The whole incident is well conceived (;
the elements Of nature, tho wild heaving
OF the sea. tho lowering sky. with its
bright riffs. are attuned to the mingled
despair and hope Of the forloru creatures
on the raft.
A few years later EelacToix exhibited
his first picture, and the battle between
romanIicism and those in authority be-
gan in grim earnest One can easily
imagine tho CONSERVATION, the angry
wrangling. the wordy war. which the
appearance Of this picture stirred. The
passion Of the color and the drama II the
light and shade. the vigorous and sug.
ecstive drawing and the full yet fiuens
impasto were new and startling 10
painters trained in n school where a con.
Vention Of form and certain restricted
range II emotion and subject were en-
forced. The classic. movement inaugu-
rated by David and continued by Ingres
purged French art Of the vapid trivial.
ties IN which it had sunk and set up
higher ideal, but 1t was ut the expense
Of Liberty, in Whose sacred name /,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-27
70 Oner . Reward OF 100 Dollars

for q case of catarrh that cannot be
cured. creates the suspicion that the
article so advertised is q hum.
bug. Do you know of any
such reward being paid? Ely
Bros. do not promise q reward in
order to sell their well-known Cream
Balm" They offer tho most effec-
tive medicants. prepared in conven-
lent form to use. and at the loves,
possible price. 50 cents per bottle.
An honest and effective remedy,
which is absolutely free from mel
curials or other harmful drugs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-27
Fog Horns.

In a communication to the French
Academy Of Sciences an explanation is
given Of some Of the hitherto unaccount-
able phenomena pertaining to gor horns.
1t has been found in regard to acoustic
signals, or sirens. TINT they are sur
rounded by u neutral zone in which the
sound is not heard at tho sea level-a
zone more or less distant, according to
the height Of the siren ON the coast
and it has u mean width Of about s. 400
feet. On the nearer side of this zone the
sound is of course heard perfectly. but
when it Is traversed the sound weakens
gradually until it becomes. scarcely per-
ceptible, when it increases again, and,
ON the zone being left behind, the sound
resumes its full intensity. Experiments
have been made on This line with a
steam vessel, by causing it to approach
OF recede from lightship In different
directions and In straight line. In each
course, according to the account. pub
lished. tho sound was deadened almost
completely in zone whose central line
was about 10, 900 feet from the siren.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-27

THE people In addition to contend
ing with a droutb, have been sorely
oppressed by high tariff and other
taxes and all sorts Of public extrava-
gance, and they are demanding that
these unjust ard uncalled for gov
eminent burdens be lightened. To
this demand this reply is sent back
from the republican congress at
Washington: more tariff taxes"
In Illinois the state democratic ad-
ministration makes far different re.
ply to the peoples demand. 1t says
Tighten the taxes" In one branch
OF the state government alone. in
the railroad and warehouse commits.
sion. so marked is the observance oil
this reply-''lighten the taxes"-that
in one year the saving to the people
from n Reconsideration amounts &c
the enormous sum Of 81 .696,647. As
taxpayer which do you say is the
better replyp
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-27
why GALLON .. Coming to IiI,aoi.,

Senator Cullom's egotism in view
Of his presidential aspirations is al
most sufficient to create the impes-
sion tina. he is in his dotage. Ex-
planning his purpose to leave his
duties Mt Washington to be present
ut the republican state convention ut
Springfield this week. he said:
I'll propose to be on hand even
though IL should result in the defeat
Of the cherished plans OF my friends
rs we'll as myself. In view OF the
fact that was one OF the supporters
Of an adjournment OF congress by
MAY Is in the recent caucus on this
subject the suggestion may be made
that ought TO stay in Washington
and look after affairs here before the
breakup comes. I am pretty we'll
convinced, though, that congress will
not got away from the capitol before
the first of June. even IL it does it
then. and consequently have no I'M
asiness about neglecting business
in the meanwhile. have made
all the necessary arrangements to
have my public interests looked out
for during my absence at the Illinois
convention. and as soon as that body
concludes its deliberations shall re-
turn TO Washington" Further he
said his visit was ''to show nv
friends | appreciate the efforts they
have made in my behalf. Il would
hardly be the fair thing to let the
men who have borne the brunt OF the
battle be alone when the crucial ties,
comes" Cullom will not find any.
one losing any sleep over the miscnr.
riagc Of cherished plans" in his be.
half or any Illinois republicans bear.
ing distinctive scars from having
borne the brunt OF battle for him.
The Illinois republicans are not bull,
that way this year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-27
An All NIGHT Scare.

Young Englishmen visiting the Unit
ed States have as many absurd and
amusing experiences as Americans have
when in foreign countries. The Wash
ington> Star tells Of an English traveller
who had been assured that west Of the
Missouri river the entire country was
infested with bears, some Of which were
go bold that they came into the towns.
He stopped in a Kansas village, and
in the evening started out for a walk.
The stores were closed, but the moon
was shining brightly. He rambled
about the place for q couple of hours.
and started down the business street for
the hotel. Suddenly he saw before him
on the sidewalk a big bear, sitting on
its launches, with open mouth and
paws extended. awaiting his coming.
In a, moment he was on top Of a
porch. crying for help, but no one heard
him, and the bear sat and watched him.
All night long he staid there. trembling
for fear bruin would climb the post, but
comforting himself with the idea that il
was too small to be used BY bear.
At daybreak some men came along,
and one of them wheeled the bear back
to the doorway with the remark. 81
wonder who put that sign in the middle
of the wall"
The Tourist descended from the porch
without detection. and had he not sub
sequently enjoyed the story SO much
that he told it himself it would never
have been known.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-27
Mr.. AMENT ANDTEAcHERs
8. ". MeMaster ewfisss Of His Observ-

8. W. MeMaster 0Writes Of HIS Observ-
ancee.
Rock ISLAND, April 25-Editor AR
GUS: Two or three months after Mr..
Ament entered upon his duties as
superintendent of our public schools,
met our teachers either socially or
in their school rooms from nearly
every school house in the city. All
without any exception, with VIII ON
conversed about the new superintens
dent, were outspoken in their oppo-
sition to his manner and methods;
| said that he was ci;tatorial and over
bearing in his manner; repugnant in
all his WAYS. This was not only the
general sentiment Of the teachers,
but of many of the pupils in the
higher grades with whom / con-
versed. Now there must have been
some foundation for this feeling Of
intense disgust against Mr.. Ament.
It could not have arisen at this early
date from "lies and misapprehen-
sion," as has been stated.
1t is unfortunate for the best in.
terests of our public. schools that
this controversy has arisen. ! said
to one OF the directors last fall soon
after heard of the general feeling
| against Mr.. Anent that the directors
il they were obliged. legally, to pay
him his years wages for the best
interests Of the schools had better
quietly dismiss him, and get along
without any superintendent. DR..
Kinyon's suggestion that the teachers
be required to make individual spe-
cific charges, is simply preposterous.
The charges that The 80 teachers
make in their card to the public
should think sufficient.
Granting that teachers, pupil:
and parents are mistaken in their es-
innate of Mr.. Ament, his usefulness
as superintendent Of our schools il
destroyed. Self respect. If nothing
else. should induce him to resign al
once. S. W. MCMAsTER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-27
Sound and Electricity.

A curious circumstance illustrating
the difference in speed between sound,
which travels through the air. and elec-
tricity, through wire ns it's guide md
conductor. occurred in California. A GER
tain powder works blew up in town
while railway telegraph operator was
telegraphing to another in neighbor-
ing town. At the instant Of the occur
renee he telegraplsd the news to the
operator. who, 90 seconds afterward,
heard tho report Of the explosion. he
knew It had occurred by wire just one
minute before ne heard the report.
Sound travels at about the race of l, 14O
feet per second, while electricity accom-
plished 1856, 200 miles in the same short
period of time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-27
The Peasant and the Baby.

4 funny little true story comes from
the Frankfurter Zeitung. A peasant was
carrying his newborn child, swaddled
in the German fashion and we'll packed
between two cushions, distance of two
hours. to be baptized by the parish
priest, when he turned into the house OF
a friend who was to act: as godfather.
The latter naturally asked to have look
at the baby. The father opened his pre-.
cious bundle, but no baby was there. II
had slipped from between the cushions.
The anxious father and would be god
father hurried back and fortunately
found the baby in an elder bush, safe
and sound and kept warm by the bright
Sunshine. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-27
LEGAL.
ADMINISTRATORS Sale.

Administrative Sale.
SfATn OF ILLINOIS. u.
Rock ISLAND COUNTY.
In the county court. April term A. D. 1893.
Minnie Schultz adminiss.atrix Of the sststs OF
Henry Hakker, deceased petitioner. vs Annie
MARKER, Mary Hakker the Rock Island Mutual
Bui'dins. loan aud Savings sesociation; ana
Conrad A. Spiedel ae guardian Of Annie Hakker
and Mary Baker defe sdants.
Petition to cell real estate to pay debts.
10 WON 1t msy concern. notice is hereby
given that By vtr.ue OF an order end decree Of
me county coun OF Rock Island county. IllinOie.
entered on the petition Of the undersigned. Min
ME schuitz, - adDinistrafrix Of the eetate 81
real estate OF said dseeassd at said April term,
a. 1885. ~ said court. the undersigned Will on
the 18th day OF ext May, The same being the 25ih
day OF May. A. D., 1895, between the hours Of 10
O'Clock In tue forenoon and 4 O'Clock In the AZ
eernoon OF said CAV, to-wit., at The hour Of
O'Clock p. M. FELL at public ssle at the south
DOOR OF the court house. in the city OF Rock Isl.
and 10 said comfy AID state. to The highest aud
best bidder the real estate described a. foliows,
toAif:
Lots twelve (ls) and fourteen u4) in block
three 90 in 50 I'm Park addition to the city OF
Rock island in the city OF Rock leland. in the
county OF Rock Ielaudehd state OF Illinois. tub-
lare etill due upon q mortgage lien executed in
favor Of the Rock leland Mutual Buicing. Loan
q Savings association on the 2Sta day OF June
1eS9 and craving Fix (6) per cent per anrum in
tereet; said sale to iuciude wi lows dover and
homestead. Terms Of ra,e each.
dated this soth day Of April. 1895.
Administrative Of the Estate Of Henry Rakker
Decreased
CD. sKAnLE, Attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-27

Electric Bitters is q medicine suit.
ed for any selson. but perhaps more
generally when the languid ex-
hausted feeling prevails. when the
liver is torpid and sluggish and the
need Of tonic and alternative is felt.
A prompt use Of this medicine has
often averted long and perhaps fatal
bilious fevers. No medicine will &C,
more surely in counteracting and
freeing the system from the malarial
poison. Headache. indigestion, con-
stipation. dizziness yield to Electric
bitters. soc aud 81 per bottle q,
Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-27
CLAIRvOYANTS.


MADAM DESARMEAUx. THE CROWNED
~ queen OF al clairvOyants-not u sOrcerer
or fortune teller only as clairvoyant medium.
her power excites the wonder and admiration
OF even the most skeptical She will foreten
your DESTINY TO certainty. Scores who have
Consulted her consider her advice and assist
ance most valuable She has made fortunes
Tor many finding for them through her clair
eoyant power Investments that returned them
great profit. People in all walks OF life have
been benefited by the services of this eminent
medium She never fails 60 give warning of
the snares that await you in the future and
point out the way by which they may be avoided
Love anairs and all matrimonial entanglements
are satisfactorily Strengthened out. In a word
whatever may be your troubles. suspicious or
desires, can on this gifted woman for there IS
nothing within the aim of human power, intel
hgence or ambition. that she cannot do for
you. or place within your reach. She locates
and DIAGNOSES disease. cures fits. big neck.
ETC. also gives massage and magnetic treat
ment. Business strictly private and conflden-
tai hours y a. m. TO Q. p. m daily and Sun
day. Cali at once Private apartments. I62s
Fourth avenue. Moline. Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-27
Thought Of 1t Herself.

A friend of the Saunterer has a de-
cidedly original little daughter. One
day the teacher discovered her in hand
to hand combat with child Of her Own
sSe.
Don't You know you are doing very
wrong?" said the teacher rcbukingly,
"and that such evil actions are caused
by the promptipgs of the devilt"
WELL" was her answer, maybe the
devil did tell me to pull her hair. but
thought Of splitting in her face alrmy.
self. Boston Budget.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-27
What He Wanted.

In the midst Of stormy discussion a
gentleman rose to settle the matter in
dispute. Waving his hand nsjestically
he began, Gentlemen, all I want is
common sense"
Exactly" interrupted another.
"That is precisely what you do want. "
-London Tit-Bits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-27

SUCCESS, no matter at what price.
is the motto of the leaders to whom
Illinois republicans are indebted for
the existing condition Of affairs. and
IL the democratic press does not
make this. not only painfully, but
disgustingly apparent before the ides
Of November, then there is abso-
lutely nothing in the signs Of the
times.-Peoria Journal (rep).
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-27

Dr.. williams Indian Pile Ointment will cnrs
blind bleeding. liberated and itching piles. Il
sbeorbs the tumors, allay. the itching at once
acts se poultice, gives instant relief. Dr.. vii
lame Indian Pile Ointment is prepared only 70,
piles and itching Of the private parts and nothing
else. Every box Is guaranteed. Sold by drug
gists. cent BY mail. for 50 cents AM. 81 per box
Williams Manufacturing company, Proprietors
Cleveland, Ohio. Sold by r. b. Thomas,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-27
A Theatrical View.

'Wbat do you think of that act Of
congress?" asked the lawyer.
"Too much comedy in it, and not
enough business, replied the theatrical
manage. promptly.-Washington Star
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-27
For Over Fifty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. II
sof hes the child, softens the gums,
al.ays all pain, cures wind collie. and
is the best remedy for diarrhoes.
Twenty-Five cents bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-27

claimed the right to reign. It was
against the cold Journalism Of this school
that tho men Of 1880 had-to contend.+
Blackwood's Magazine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-27

THE republican clans are gathering
at Springfield for their state conven-
ton. Tanner was the first to arrive
on the field.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-27

A GENTS-LOCAL OR TRAVELLING: OUT
IA fit free; exclusive territory: no capital
one agent cleared one day 1910 so can you
our safes sell at sight: city or country Alpine
Safe company, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-27

LARRY b. IRWIN, DEALER IN NEW AND
IL secondhand goods: also goods handled
on commission. Cash paid for all saleable fur.
niture. Before buying, give me u call-15l1
Second avenue, Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-27

DHRENOLOGICAL SCIENCE OF THE,
L hand-Mme. Franks. the scientific PIANIST
and thorough graduate in the science of CHR
ornancy. Nine Franks. although palmist, is
not fortune teller. She thoroughly under
stands the hand. the lines with all their twists
and turns: the texture of the skin and also the
shape ana size. which is a necessity to reveal
the character. the temperament and the abili-
ties therefore she can reveal to those who
call upon her, from q scientific standpoint.
whether they are best suited to mental or
manual labor and in what occupation they will
be the most successful: also their proper mate
IN HE. Nine. Franks has practiced in both
Europe and America. and is considered a very
successiui ana interesting lecturer and reader
or palmistry. She is assisted by the world S
renowned palmist. Prof Franks from the Isl
and OF cyprus, who will exhibit to the public
various paintings and sketches of hands of
oinerent people and professions. Public in
Vlted- Pariors 1910 Third avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-27

WHO WILL WORK FOR
w s75 a month salary or large commission
selling staple goods by sample to dealers Ex-
perience unnecessary. Write us Household
Specially company a W. Fourth street, Gin
cinnati. Ohio
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-27

E1OR SALE-A FIRST CLASS RESTAU.
Il rant doing q business of 81 500 month. a
5-year lease on same. Inquire of Robert Ben
nett. at Hess Bros.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-27

|"ANTED-MENT TO ACT AS LOCAL AND
w travelling statesmen. Experience not
necessary. Salary commission as preferred
good chance for energetic men. Write for
particulars. The r e. Chase company. the
Chase Nurseries, Geneva n. y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-27

0100 TO ANY NAN OR WOMAN WE
PlOO Cannot teach to draw crayon
portrait by our patent method in three lessons.
W e pay our pupils $40 to sis per week to work
Tor US AZ home, evenings spare time. Send
for work and particulars. Hermann q Sey-
mour, 2i3 South Sixth street, Philadelphia Pa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-27

"ANTED-TOBUYF FOR CASH. SECOND
w hand goods of every description. Money
TO loan on chattels and all articles OF value.
Goods stored and sold on commission. Leave
your order at 1872, Second avenue. W.
Jones
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-27
MISCELLANEOUS.

I OST BROWN SILVER MOUNTED
IL pocket-book. Finder please leave al
ARGUS office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-27
WANTED.

WANTED-GooD TABLE BoARDERs AT
w 1900 Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-27

WANTED - EMPLOYMENT; STEADY
w places to work at ironing or second
work two or three days week by competent
girl: references given Address M. b AR
GUS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-27

"ANTED-DIST LADIES OR
w gentlemen in every town and city in
the United States to pass free samples of tea;
big money. Address with stamp. Thomas &
Anderson. South Bend. Ind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-27

WANTED A FIRST CLASS CAKE BAKER
w at Strassen's Union bakery. Twenty
first street and Fifth avenue. None but union
men need apply.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-10-01

tidiOus, but he will get an appetite
from ozone and the iodine Of the sea
breezes which will make pork and
potatoes taste like a dish from the
table Of Lucullus. The passenger is
always a person in whom the officers
and crew take lively interest. He
comes to them as a rule like a creature
from another world. With all that
pertains to the daily life Of the sailors
he is usually profoundly ignorant or
possesses just enough Of knowledge to
make his ignorance paIpable.
He is interested in the vessel and the
sailors, and the sailors are interested
in him, while the ship says never a
word, but bears him day by day further
away from his old life and every wave
crest that slips by him browns some
care or veXation until he is ready to
swear that ''the earth is a desolate
place; a garden Of rest is the sea-
The money received for a passeng
is perquisite Of the captain, so most
captains are perfectly willing to put
up with the inconvenience of having
a landsman bothering about and ask
ing fool questions" If a man is mar
ried and wants to take his wife on one
of these trips there is trouble in getting
permission. Scarcely any skipper
takes his wife on trips, only at rare
intervals, being thoroughly imbued
with the idea that a woman has no
place on board a ship. STILL a captain
of a coasting vessel is a thrifty person,
and money can accomplish a great
deal
On the big California clippers things
are different, but even on these a we-
man passenger is hardly persona gra-
ia. The captain of one of these big
ships frequently has his wife and
family along, but he is not eager to
have anybody's else wife and family
aboard. These vessels have state
rooms and cabins fitted up in a way
that would do credit to TRANSATLANTIC
liner and the captains table is a good
one
Scarcely a California clipper leaves
this port that has not on board at least
one, perhaps several, passeng ers-men
who want to escape for awhile all the
temptations and cares of the world
One going on a trip in a sailing YES
sci should remember one thing if he
wants to have a calm and unruff1ed
trip, and that is that the captain is an
absolute autocrat on board his own
ship. Do not dispute him or treat any
thing he may say with levity. He is
used to being respected and obeyed,
his own quarter deck or in his own
cabin, that he is monarch Of all he
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