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Rock Island Argus., 1896-05-23
Tax Reform.

There is not one subject entering
into public policy which so closely
appeals to the people as that Of tax
alton. The proposition to abolish
the state board of equalization has
been long discussed subject and
one in which the taxpayers are
greatly interested. Among the many
wise acts Of Gov. Altgeld's admins
tration OF public affairs is the issu-
ing of the eighth biennial report Of
the bureau Of labor statistics on tax
alton. Hundreds OF letters from all
parts Of the state show that the peo-
pie are ready to put into practice the
recommendations in regard to home
rule taxation. From the farmers,
the miners. the toilers in the great
factories and on the great railroads
comes an indignant outcry against
the existing vicious system Of taxa
tion. 1t is not improbable-indeed
it is likely-that the democracy of
Illinois will be called upon to act on
this subject of home rule in taxation
The last issue Of the EigLt-hour
Herald, of Chicago, one Of the lead
ing labor papers of Illinois. has this
to say about the work of Gov. Alt.
geld's administration in the matter
of tax reform:
The democratic administration of
this state has won such conspicuous
distinction in its efforts to expose the
inequalities existing under the pres
esnt system Of taxation, that one is
apt to be at loss to know why the
administration does not make tax re.
form the issue at the coming cleo
tion instead Of pushing the sill
yer or financial question to the
front. to the great danger of
the party, and thus lose whatever
hope it may now have of bringing
about the more important reform. AS
working people we confess 10 but lit
tie interest in the fac of the demo-
cratic party or any other political
party, only in so far as their success
or defeat will affect reforms of vital
interest to workingmen. Hence the
democratic party OF this state,
through its fearless exposure OF the
injustices perpetrated under ou tax
alton laws, puts itself in touch with
the people so closely that its future
is a matter of keen interest to the
working and middle classes.
"As previously remarked in these
columns, the eighth biennial report
of the state bureau of labor statistics
lays bare a system Of robbery,
through shameful Determinations in
the assessment Of property, which
would do justice to the knavery and
cunning ofa band of Chinese pir-
atcs."
Rock Island Argus., 1896-05-23

last legislature, Warden &. L. Allen,
OF Joliet, and the commissioners have
have arranged to clothe the inmates
in accordance with their department.
There will be three different kinds oil
suits, representing that many differ
ent classes or grades Of prisoners.
The intermediate. or second class
garb will be . cadet gray, the coat,
vest. trousers and cap being all
made of this material. The third.
class will be blood red in color and
will be worn by those guilty Of in.
subordination or classed as vicious
or unruly. The color Of the first.
class uniform has not been fully de.
cided upon. but it will be either 6
dark blue or green. probably the lat
ter. This uniform will be the mark
Of good behavior and correct prison
department. All convicts will be given
q fair start, and it will be their faul,
IL they fail to reach the first class.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-05-23
A Man with a History.
His Body Covered with Lumps. Could
not cat and Thought he was
going TO dry up.
Vrom the Nashville, Tenn, Bdnne

Nrom the Nashville, Tenn. Bdnner)
Mr.. John W. Thomas, Jr., of Theta, Tenn.
Is man with n most interesting history.
1t was IN 'S4, said he 30 n reporter who
had asked him for the story of his life, when
was working in the silver mines Of New
Mexico, that my troubles began.
From simple indigestion my malady de.
yeloped into a chronic inability to take any
substantial food, and at times l was pros.
tratei by spells Of heart palpitation. on
the 1lth OF April, 1898, 1 suddenly col.
lapsed, and for DAYS l was Unconscious.
in fact ! was not fully myself until July.
On September ist | weighed but 20 pounds
whereas my normal weight is 165 pounds.
All over my body there were Jumps from
the size of a grape TO the size of a walnut,
my fingers were crampcd so that could not
more than half straightcn them. l had en-
tirely lost control of nv lower limbs and
my hand trembled so that / could not drink
without spillng the liquid. Nothing would
remain on my stomach, and it seemed that
l must dry up before many more days had
passed.
e made another round Of the physicians.
calling VA one after the other and bv the
aid "f morphine and other medicines they
gave me. managed TO live though barely
through the fall"
and lust above the elbow of each there was
large irregular stain as large as the palm
ci the hand ani of purple color, the space
covered by the mark was sunken nearly 10
the bone. That" said Mr.. Thomas. '"is
what the doctors did by putting morphine
into me.
"on the Iith of December, 1893, jus. eich,
months after took permanently to bed-I
shall never forget the date-my cousin. Joe
FoSier. of carriers Creek. called on me and
gave nie box Of Dr. Williams Pink Pills
for Pale People, saving they had cured him
Of plr:ial paralysis, with which knew he
had all but dief. ! followed his directions
and began taking the medicine, as "A result
l stand before YOU TODAY the most SURPRISED
man On earth. Look st nv hand, it is as
steady n yours; my face has healthy look
about it: l have been attending Il nv
duties for n month. Since / began taxing
the pills have gained 80 pounds. and I ana
still gaining. All the knots have disap-
pearei from nv body except this little
Kernel here in my palm. l have 9 good
appetite aud l am almost as strong az ever
was.
Yesterday I rode thirty-seven miles On
horsel,2ck, | feel tired to-day but no, sick.
I used - have from two To four s;ells O,
heart palpitaiion every night, since i beam
the use Of the pills have had but four
spells altogether.
know positively that I wss curei bv
UT Williams Pink Pills, and I keliey,
hrmiy that il is the most wonderful remsdr
IN eNlstenee to-day. and every fact I have
presented To you Is known to nv neichbor.
a. a vel as TO myself, and they will certify 70
me tr"'h Of my remarkable cure.''
Rock Island Argus., 1896-05-23
Democratic County conveus,os.

The democratic votersofRock Island county
are requested - send delegates 10 the county
convention. TO he held at the court house. In
the city 81 Rock Island In said county.
" cdne-iay. June u. i-9s, at ~ clock m.
for the purpose Of nominating candidates for
states attorney. circuit clerk. coroner and
sury cyor; also 20 select delegates to the state
convention. 20 the congressional convention.
and 10 the legislative convention, and to ap-
point democratic county committee and
select "a chairman of such committee. and to
transact such other business as may properly
come before the convention. The reprcsen-
tation wiz be one delegate for every .5 demo.
cratic votes, and one additional for every
fractional 10 votes on the presidential vote OF
Rock Island Argus., 1896-05-23
DHRENoLOGICAL SCIENCE OF

l. hand-Mnie Franks. the scientific pamst
and thorough graduate in the science OF chir-
omancy. Mime. Franks. although a palulist is
not fortune teller She thoroughly under
stands the hand, the lines with all their twists
ana turns; the texture Of the skin and also the
shape ana size. which Is "A necessity to reveal
the character the temperament and the ab-
ties Therefore she can reveal to those who
call upon her. from q scientific standpoint
whether they are best suited to mental or
manua! labor and in what occupation Dey will
be the most successful; also their proper mate
IN life. Nine. Franks has praciiced in both
Europe and America, and Is considered a very
slcct.ssfui and Interesting lecturer and reader
OF palmistry she II assisted by the world s
renowned palmist. Prof FRANKS from the IL
and OF Cyprus who VIII exhibit To the public
various paintings and sketches of hands of
different people and professions Public in
yited- Pariors 1910 Third avenue
Rock Island Argus., 1896-05-23

DIX. kiNNoN seems to be having a
hard time to induce anyone to stand
with him ms n candidate for the board
of education. The trouble 10 that no
one is anxious to be associated with
the doctor in that capacity, espcci-
ally considering the issue which he
represents.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-05-23
A NNorNCEMENr OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

A ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY-
IA Madam Desarmeaux. the famous clair
voyant and magnetic healer. has returned TO
this city for short time only. She is pro
phetess OF world wide repute, Is gifted by
nature with power that excites the wonder
and admiration of even the most skeptical.
IL YOU have lost faith and given up in despair
because of former failures feel yourself in
yited to call and be convinced that there Is at
least one true medium in your midst. By her
power she can guarantee to restore lost afiec-
tions. causes speedy and happy marriages and
your bitterest enemies to become Your 81 aunch
friends. Cures big neck. drunkenness. con-
sumption. fits. rheumatism etc. Locates lost
or stolen articles. missing friends documents.
hidden treasures. etc. Business strictly conf.
DENTAL Hours q. N. to p. m daily and
Sundays. Parlors at l5s5 Fourth avenue. Rock
Island, Ill Call quickly. 1t will pay you.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-05-23
TuE Detroit Free Press s,vs. ..Thsrs

TnE Detroit Free Press SAYS: "There
are satisfactory reasons for be-
lieving that the democrats uf illinois
are in favor Of sound money" The
Free Press is right. comments the
Peoria Herald. but the matter has
been 50 manipulated by the free sill
YER men who have managed to ge,
control of the election machinery
that IL Is very doubtful il they will
get chance to express their senti-
mcnts on the subject.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-05-23

THE Union says that The ARGUS
Is cracking its old democratic whip
over the teachers. The Union was
never accused of having the whip
hand. The most activity it ever dis
played was in crawling from under
load Of sand which was dumped
upon 1t during one Of its proverbial
snOozes
Rock Island Argus., 1896-05-23

OSE'rniRp Of the delegates to the
democratic national convention have
been chosen. and they are now n tic on
the money question 167. standing for
free coinage and l67 for sound
n(nncv.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-05-23

THE poor old Union seems to have
fallen entirely under the hypnotic
influence Of Supt. Ament. But then,
that is not to be wondered att is
so drcadfully susceptible. You know.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-05-23

MCKINLEY is evidently becoming
thoroughly impressed with the idea
that he is now importurbable. When
n public man begins to turn his back
on the newspaper men, look wise.
and say. "llave nothing to say" you
can make up your mind that he
thinks he is somebody.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-05-23

THr black-and-whi,e striped garb
sp familiar for years about the Illi-
nois state peni,eutiary is to be a
thing of the past. The prisoners are
20 have new suits ot radically differ
ent appearance. Under the provis-
ions Of the parole law adopted BY the
Rock Island Argus., 1896-05-23

WHEN Thomas Collier Platt pro-
poses to go into the private record of
Marcus Aurclius Hanna the time has
come for the Observation-Disclosures to
step in with an in INJUNCTION.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-05-23

The primaries in the city of Rock Island
cityof Moline. South Moline, South Rock Isl
and Black Hawk. coal Valley. Port Byron
Andalusitand Cordoya will he held at O'Clock
y m, saturday. June 10; all other places at
j. m. Saturday. June ~. unless such time /.
changed by township committeeman
Dated ut Rock Island May ~. \. d.. 1896
7. :. SrLvIs Chairman
WILLIAM McESIRy. Secretary.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-05-23
Graduating Material.

The judgment of Paris gave the palm of
beauty TO Venus. We have bought the
Judgment of Paris in alb the dainty acces-
sories OF lady'S toilet for the delight of our
patrons, which we are now displaying in
elegant graduating fabrics. Note the fol-
lowing: In wash fabrics, such rs dotted
swisses. mulls, India linens, batists, Per-
sian lawns, etc. and have complete
line.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-05-23

Rock ISLAND. April lin response to the
original request of many people. we have con
scented To become candidates for members oi
the board of education ON the issue of q
change in the SUPERINTENDENT.
G.. B. MARSHALL.
X. \. DpNAtIroN
Rock Island Argus., 1896-05-23

MAgK HANNA aud Rockefeller, the
almost billionaire, were school
mates
Rock Island Argus., 1896-05-23
cLAIRvoYANrs.

NLAIROYANT- REMOVED FROM CORNER
~ Sixth and Brady streets to 21i East
Seventh street. Davenport. Located perma-
nently.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-05-23

school Election Tuesday, June 30.
For Board OF Education g. u NM MARSHALi, M
Rock Island Argus., 1896-05-23

WANSCTrEEDIsr7:A. SIT. SITUATION IN TOWN OR
of reference; married Address F. D.. ARCr,s
Rock Island Argus., 1896-05-23

WANTED-TwO SMALL UNFINISHED
w rooms for light housekeeping by man
and wife: No children Address II. V. H..
ARGUS once.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-05-23

l RlSHMEN ALL WANT 4 COPY OF THE
Il famous hthograph. English Argument on
Irish Soil: Irish Argument on American Soil
History OF Ireland at a glance; = work of art:
sells on sight. Agents wanted in every city
ana town Write for terms and descriptive
circulars. Columbia Art COMPANY ~ Dear
born street. Chicago.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-05-23

TED-RELIABLEMANFO FOR STEADY
w position; SIS week: no experience
Address Shepp Co.. 1920 Chestnut street
Philadelphia. Pa
Rock Island Argus., 1896-05-23
WANTED

"ANTED-A FIRST CLASS KITCHEN
w girl at 3ll0 Fifth avenue
Rock Island Argus., 1896-05-23

w around the house mornings and evenings
for board. Address John Grimm, general de
livery. Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-05-23

LNOCND-A PAIR OF TONGS. OWNER
Office.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-05-23
MISCELLANEO

I OST-A DROP WEIGHT OF A WAGON
- Finder return TO Boulevard grocery.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-10-22
Now They Wish They Hadn't.

A big political debate occurred last
Thursday night at Greenwood school
house, in the Eighth district 1t was
an appointment of Col. E. G. Reeves,
but when he got there he found Maj
Pettibone, of Greeneyille, and Judge
Bart Lindsay, of Knoxville, two dis
tinguished republicans, wanting to
divide time with him. To this the
Col. assented and a lively discussion
followed.
1t was two against one, but those who
heard it say that Col. Reeves was too
much for the able and distinguished
advocates of the single gold standard,
and that he literally "chewed them up
and spit them out"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-10-22
Had a Gun on Him,

Sunday evening Policemen Remine
and Upton arrested John Hale, and he
was taken to the Jonesboro Jail Mon
day. Hale is the negro who shot John
Davis some time ago and made his es.
cape He came back recently and had
all arrangements made to prove that
he did not do the shooting, and expect
ed to be arrested as soon as he exposed
himself to an officer. He was not ar.
rested, however, and doubtless thought
to escape molestation.
Saturday night there was some shoot.
ing near the "Fishback" hall and John
was suspected of being the culprit.
When arrested Sunday a gun was found
on him, and it was for this offence that
he was sent to Jail.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-10-22
NONRESIDENT Notice.
In the Chancery Court at Johnson
City, Washington County,
Tennessee.
G. T. Lee, Receiver, VS.. Alfred Sully
ct al.

In this case it appearing from the
allegations OF complainants' bill which
is sworn to, that the defendants Alfred
Sully, in his own right, Alfred Sully,
trustee, Wherefore Sully, Thomas l..
Rosser, Bette Rosser, ]. G. Black,
John B. Moon, K. A. Johnson, Frank
Coke, A. T. Freddy, Conyers Button,
Abraham Barker, executor, Edward
Miller, assignee, ETC., Sarah B Hunt,
Margaret G, Barker, s. III. Barker,
Finance Company OF Pennsylvania,
A. B. Carhart, Grace Myton, Laura M.
Sully, Mary P. Myton, E. S. Brewer,
Corrinre H. Brewer, John Goldwaith,
Marion Sprague and John @. Haynes,
non.residents OF the state of Tehnes.
see; IL is ordered by me that publ
cation be made for four successive
weeks, as required by law, in THE
COMET, a newspaper published in
Johnst,n City, in said county, notify
ing said nonresident defendants to
appear before our said Chsncery court
at a court to be holden at the court
house in johnson City, on the first
Monday OF December, 1896, and make
defense to said bill, or the allegations
thereof will be taken for confessed and
this cause set for bearing expsrte al
to them.
This October 9th, 1896.
WI. You've, @. 4 M.
BY G. w. HODGE, d. c, 4 NJ.
6404t. printers fee $11.00
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-10-22
Georgia Ministries.

Contrary to general belief, the negro
ministries are very successful in the
south, being greeted by crowded houses
in all the leading cities throughout that
section. Billy Kersands is the ideal Of
fun. "Billy" has certainly held his
own in the quarter of century he has
been a star, and on his ap pearance at
the opera house Saturday night, Oct.
gath, with Richards & Pringles Georgia
Minstrels he will demonstrate that he
is as popular and as clever as ever.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-10-22
A Powerful Silver Cha NIPPON.


The largest audience of the season
packed the opera house Tuesday night
to hear J. B. Frazier of Chattanooga
discuss the money question. 1t was
the banner audience to assemble for
this campaign to hear speaker, and
Mr.. Frazier showed his appreciation of
it by making one of his best speeches.
Quite sprinkling of ladies was OBJ
served in the audience and the speaker
complimented them.
Mr.. Frazier is good looking man,
tall, athletic, and with large, well
poised head. His delivery is good and
he might be called true orator. His
speech is on the preacher order. That
is, he pleads in pathetic manner. His
sarcasm is refined and scathing. It
would be impossible to give his speech,
as it was long one, covering every
phase of the question in a very able
and convincing manner.
His references to Bryan and Bob
Taylor brought forth tremendous ap-
plause. Mr.. Frazier believes in en-
thusiasm and knows how to inspire it.
His speech was calculated to make votes
for his cause and hold those already on
that side.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-10-22
Murderer Shot to Death.

News reached the city today that q
fatal shooting occurred in Unicoi
county. The particulars were very
meager and little could be learned be-
fore going to press.
1t is said that old man Tolley, who
killed a man several years ago in that
county, returned few days ago. The
sheriff heard of it and he and two
deputies went to arerst the murderer
While searching the house Tolley
opened fire on the officers, shooting the
lamp out of the sheriffs hand. A gen.
eral fight took place in the dark.
In the melee the sheriff was shot
through the hand, old man Tolley was
killed, one of his children shot and
one of the deputies received bullet il
the neck-a serious though not fatal
wound.
Much sympathy is expressed for the
dead mans wife, who is left in poverty
with 8 or 8 children to support.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-10-22

London, Oct. 19.-The correspond
ent of the Daily News at CONSTANT
nople telegraphs to his paper as fol-
lows
'It seems. possible that the entry Of
the United States steamship Bancroft
into the Dardanelles was arranged for
before she left New York"
This correspondent also states that
Secretary Olney has telegraphed to the
Porte his thanks for its permission &C.
corded to Armenian women and child
rem whose husbands and fathers are in
the United States to proceed to America.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-10-22
Lost His Pocketbook.

George Hanna, a young man living
near the lake, was so unfortunate as to
lose his pocketbook and 500 somewhere
on the streets Monday. Mr.. Hannah
was on his way to Knoxville to take q
civil service examination and had the
moneY-two fives and ten-a short
time before the train came, but when
he went to get his ticket it was gone.
He made every effort to find it and
offers liberal reward, but some fellow
no doubt found it who don't care to
divide.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-10-22
OPERA HOUSE.
Richards & Pringles Famous Georgia Minis
tcels Next Saturday Night.

Richards & Pringle's Famous Georgia Minis
tcels Next Saturday Night.
A critic in speaking of Billy Ker.
sands, who appears with the Georgia
Ministries Saturday night, says "He
is enough to drive the dyspepsia en-,
tirely from ones system. His mouth
is certainly his fortune" Another
says HE is always funny, because
he is built that way, and not simply for
the $500 week he can make out OF
his drollery." He has been with the
Georgia Minstrels for the past eleven
years. Previous to that he was with
"Callender's Georgias," and "Jack''
Haverly's "Big Black 40" 1t was
with Callender's that he went to Eng.
land and made the hit of his life, and
returned to that country with the
"Georgias" under the management OF
the Frohmans, who made considerable
money out of the colored boys in fact,
it was their first start in the show bust
ness, where they could handle their
own money. 1t is clean-cu perform
ance from start to finish and the pa.
irons of the opera house will have q
chance to Judge of their merits on Sat
urday night, October gath.
The "Great Jalvan" is feature OF
their performance, as is also the Ores.
cent City Quartette, seen three seasons
ago with A. M. Palmer's alabama
company.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-10-22
Change Of Business.

The drug firm of Mcfarland & Co.
has changed hands. W. L. Mcfarland
has sold his interest to DR.. r.. S. Bolton
of Embreeville, and J. H. Caldwell has
sold to M. A. Mcfarland. The business
will be continued under the firm name
of Mcfarland & Bolton. W. L. Nc
Farland will have charge of the bust
ness as manager and prescriptionist.
The change took place ON the 18th inst.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-10-22
Worthy Your Confidence.

The success of Hoods Sarsaparllla in con-
Quering Scrofua in whatever way it may mani
fest Itself is vouched for by thousands who
were severely afiicted by this prevalent dis
ease, but who now rejoice over permanent
cure by Hoods Sarsaparilla, Scrofula may
appear as humor, or it may attack the glands
of the neck or break out in dreadful running
sores on the body or limbs. Attacking the
mucous membrane, It may develop into
catarrh or lodging in the lungs lead to con-
sumption Come as 1t may, a faithful course
OF treatment with Hoods Sarsaparilla will
overcome it, for working upon the foundation
OF all diseases impure blood, the system is
clarified and vitalized, and vigor, strength and
health restored to the body.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-10-22
Merchants and Manufacturers Free Street
Fair and Carnival,
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE. OCTOBER 81,
% AND %, 1896.

On account of the Free Street Fair
and Trade Carnival to be held at Knox
Vile, Tenn, Southern Railway will
sell tickets from Bristol, Rogersville,
Paint Rock, Jellico, Hartman juno
ton, Chattanooga, and all intermediate
points, to Knoxville and return, on
October 20, 81, 90 and 90, 1896, at rate
of one fare for the round trip ; limiting
tickets to October gath, for return
passage. 641-2t.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-10-22
Brush Creek Items.

I think wewill have another marriage
very soon.
Mr.. Will Leach, of Johnson City,
was the guest of Miss Ida Carr Sunday
last.
Mr.. E, H. Warrick of Sioux, N. c.,
has been visiting relatives and friends
here for the past few days.
Misses Oordie Collins and Amanda
Bayless, of Jonesboro, were the guests
of Miss Dollie Bayless Sunday.
Mr.. G. t. Bayless of Knoxville, after
visiting relatives and friends for the
past few days, returned home Sunday.
Mr.. Bayless exposed some plates max
ing some very nice pictures and views
for different persons. One OF great
Importance was the singing choir and
also view of the congregation and
church at Antioch. JANE.