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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03
She Got an Answer.

The son Of IN English earl, staying in
Vienna, was one evening at dinner to
which also had been invited some of the
most distinguished ladies and gentlemen
Of that city. One of the ladies', noted
even among her intimate friends for say
ing shrewd but ungracious things, con-
sidered the Englishman worthy Of her
somewhat embarrassing observations
and smilingly asked him how it was
that the English people generally spoke
French SO indifferently.
"Why, my lord" she added, Cncour-
aged by the smiles of some Of the 9TH
ers, 1--WE Austrians use that tongue with
the same freedom as we do our native
language.
Madame, was the biting rejoinder
she had little anticipated. Il can only
account for it by the fact that You have
twice entertained the French army in
your capital, and we have never permit
ted them to enter ours!"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03
Squaring the Circle.

One of the problems that are as old as
the science of mathematics is that of
"squaring the circle BY squaring the
circle is meant the problem of finding
the sides Of a square exactly equal in
area to u circle Of given diameter. TO
do this, either by elementary geometry
or by expressing it automatically in
commensurate numbers, has been found
to be an impossibility. In other words,
the ratio between the diameter and the
circumference of circle cannot he ex
actly found, even though in the division
the decimal be carried out to lG, 900
figures. The above being the exact facts
III the case. we will say that the problem
of ''squaring the circle" is one that has
long been given up by the mathema-
ticians as insoluble. Louis Repub-
liz.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03

FRoM New York comes the report
that Mckinley's agents have thrown
aside discretion and have decided to
invade the sacred precincts OF the
Empire state in their skirmish for
delegates. A large Mckinley club.
il is said. has been organized in
jamestown. and the movement has
been extended throughout Cattarau-
gus and Chautauqua counties. and is
expected to soon lap over into ALLIE
gany county and gradually work its
way along the southern tier and
throughout the state. II this &C.
count Is true. it is not without sig
nificance. The Plat republicans do
not believe that Mckinley will gain
anything by q move Of that kind, as
it will prevent, they say, New York's
going to him under any circum-
stances.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03
Pasteur's Carefulue,a.

Once when Pasteur was dining with
his daughter and her family at her home
III Burgundy he took care TO dip in a
glass of water the cherries that were
served for dessert and then to wipe them
carefully with his napkin before putting
them in his mouth. His fastiGiousness
amused the people at table. but the sci
enlist rebuked them for their levity and
discoursed at length on the dangers in
microbes and animacula A few mo-
ments later, in a tit Of abstraction, he
suddenly seized the glass i'll which he
had washed the cherries and drank the
water, microbes and all, at Il single
draft.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03

George W. Prince is reported as
making some peculiarly irrational
remarks that would not naturally be
attributed to him. After fastening
to give assurance to his belief that
the war scare in Washington is over
and that perhaps as he said in re-
ferring to congressman as whole,
1--WE all lost our heads" except Con-
gressmen Boutclle, of Maine, then
Mr.. Prince seeks TO compliment the
fire eater with being the coolest,
most conservative member of the
house, cautioning moderation and
deprecating any hasty attitude. MIR.
Prince goes further and accuses the
president Of having made money out
of the panic that followed his famous
message. 1t would be more remark
able and difficult CT comprehension
that Mr.. Prince should abandon him.
self to such idle utterances. especi-
ally after having telegraphed to the
mass meeting in Rock Island his en-
tire sympathy with the govern
ment's position, were it not that he,
with Congressman Marsh, gained
distinction by opposing the Reed
bond measure, and doubtless his late
utterances of alteration for Boutelle
and reputation of his former posi-
ton on the governments attitude
are intended to regain the friendship
of Reed. 1t is such unwarranted as
sertions rs MIR. Prince makes con-
corning the president and otherwise
that attract the attention and win
the love of the Maine demagogue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03
Pure Olive Oil.

If olive oil congeals in freezing
weather, it is a sign that it is adulter-
ated with lard. Very few of the expen-
sive bottles Of so called oil will stand
this simple test. In fact, we seldom get
the pure thing, and, if we did, the
chances are that we could not eat it.
At least, that was the experience, once
upon time, of one woman who used a
great deal Of mayonnaise dressing upon
her table and had supposed that she
dotted on olive oil. An Italian friend be-
slowed upon her flask of the peculiar
" green fluid. To her surprise, not one
Of her family, herself included, could
bear its taste. There was tang to it
which showed them that they had never
eaten olive oil before and that they
never wanted to eat it again. so they
gave the flask away
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03
Did You Ever

try Electric Bitters as remedy for
your troubles? II not. get a bottle
now and get relief. This medicine
has been found to be particularly
adapted to the relief and cure of all
Female Complaints, exerting won
derful direct influence in giving
strength and tone to the organs. II
you have loss of appetite. constipa-
ton, headache. fainting spells or are
nervous. sleepless. excitable. melan-
choly or troubled with dizzy spells.
Electric Bitters is the medicine you
need. Health and strength are guar
anteed by its use. Large bottles
only SOC at Hartz & Ullemeyer's
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03

Tine republicans have 245 members
Of the present house. the democrats
1O4 members and the populists 4.
The republican majority over all is
1874. The Reed bond bill-a republic
can measure introduced by Dingley,
Reeds factotum Of the ways and
means committee-had3 "a majority,
an even hundred less than the re-
publican majority over the demo-
Gratis and populists combined. The
harmony Of the republicans in con-
grcss is beautiful to behold.-Spring-
field Register.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03
1t All Depends.

$50 you and Miss Brown have been
married." said the st. Paul man pleas
antly.
Eve lave" replied the Minneapolis
man, with just shade Of suspicion i'll
his tone.
"Made one, as it were
What" The Minneapolis man was
more suspicious than ever.
Il say you have been legally made
one
mot fo- the purposes Of census emu
merators, sir. - returned the Minneapolis
man quickly. Il looked that up myself
before l proposed. We count AS two i'll
the census. and don't you forget it. -
Chicago Post.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03
Glad Tidinss to Asthma Sufferers.

Lawson Elvidge, of Darlington,
ILL.,. states he was cured of chronic
asthma Of long standing by Foley's
Honey and Tar. 1t gives positive re-
lief in all cases OF asthma, so that
this disease. when not completely
cured, is robbed of all its terrors by
this great remedy. No sufferer
should be without it. so cents.
Take no substitute. For sale at NJ.
F. Bahnsen's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03

"A ADAME DRUSILLA, THE SPANISH MIND
Hl reader and fortune teller, the ony S.anish
mind rea that ever visited this city; Seventh
daughter Of the third neratiOn. Madame Dru-
gift of nature revesl the mysteries OF yonr fu.
tnre. She tells the pasi, present and future by
the planet you were born und r ; also tire names
OF your frien"s and en-" mics. ana Of your fut IRE
companions; aiso Whist business you are adapt, 4
to-. She car tell on where IN find anything lot
or s'olen She can tell you about absent frierds,
whel her living or dead. She can tell wht thrr
companions are false or true; also Whist part OF
the country ia luckiest for Jon Thorough satis.
faction given. No 1O1I Fourth avenue, Rock
Island. Hours from to 10 D. m
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03

\ THE boom for Gov. Bradley, of
kentucky, for president will. it is
not unlikely, have disastrous effect
on .he Mckinley pull in the southern
oates. where the high tariff apostle
Expected to have his strongest inilu-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03

The market is full of cough mix
lures. but one trouble with most of
them is that when they do little
good the patient has to take so
much that he gets to loathe the taste.
The Pineola Balsam is superior to
other cough remedies because it is
agreeable to the palate and its good
effects are immediate. In a few
days an ordinary cough is gone alto
gether. Bronchitis and asthma are
more stubborn, lint they, too, are
cured by Ely's Pineola Balsam. A
remedy worth trying. Twenty-Five
cents is all it costs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03

VENEZUELA imports from the
United States each year about *4,-
100000 worth of goods. mostly man.
ufactured articles. and exports to the
United States about $4,000. 900
worth. She does more business
with this country than with any
other
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03

As nation we have an interest
bearing debt of about 5000, 900, 900.
England has a bonded debt OF about
"a, OOO, 100000, while France has Il
bonded debt of about $4,000, 900, 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03
BGcklen's Arnica Salve

The best salve in the world for
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt
rheum, fever sores. letter, chapped
hands. chilblains. corns and all skin
eruptions. and positively cures
piles or no pay required. It is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price rs cents per
box. For sale bv Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03

HIsToRY records that once in an
Asiatic war. Portugal captured the
tooth Of sacred monkey from Siam.
and refused to return it until q ram
som Of IS, 500, 900 was paid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03

CHARLES LEDERER. the famous
cartoonist. has joined the staff OF the
New York Mercury, one Of the front
ranking journals of the Empire
state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03

JOHN SHERMAN is not so powerful
rs he once was. In 1873 he put a
coinage bill through congress, but
now he cannot put bond bill
Through the senate.-Peoria Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03

The London Truth defends Presi-
dent Cleveland's attitude on the
Monroe doctrine. and says it is as
Legitimate as the "concert" OF the
European powers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03
is Australian agriculturist named
ehaun has called attention to
fatt that the potato will celebrate

ehauff has called attention to
q faSt that the potato will celebrate
Il S0Oth anniversary OF its intro
ddetion into England in this year of
our Lord, 1896. 1t was in 1896 that
Sir Walter Raleigh returned to Eng
land from America with the first to-
bacco and potatoes. which originally
grew in Peru. Although the potato.
it is estimated, now furnishes one
sixth of the nourishment Of the
human race. for long time it was 3
delicacy for the rich alone. Even at
the beginning Of the 18th century
noblemen paid 9 shillings a pound
for potatoes and seasoned them with
sherry. People often visited the
gardens Of the botanist Gerard. at
Holborn, to See the plants in bloom.
There is talk Of celebration in
honor of the anniversary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03

DR.. Williams Indian Pile Ointment viii cuie
blind bleeding. liberated and itching piles. Il,
absorbs the tumors, allays the itching 1t once.
acts - poultiee. gives instant relief. Dr.. vii.
hazns' Indian Pile Ointment il prepared only for
piles and itching OF the private parts and nothing
else. Every box ie guaranteed. Sold By drug
gists, cent By mail. for so cent? and 81 Per box.
Williams Manufacturing eompany. Projectors,
Cleveland, OHIO. Sold By T. h. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03

A WOMAN broker is making a good
living and building up considera-
BILE business in GAINESVILLE. Ind.
She is broker in sugar, coffee and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03
For Over Fifty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoee.
Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03

WATEHMELoNs of good size and
1ucious quality were on sale on the
streets OF Augusta. Ga. the day be.
fore Christmaa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03

A VETERAN OF the war of 1912. and
only one. lives in New Hampshire.
lie is Eleazer Smith, OF Alexandria,
and is 80 years old.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03

Gov. LEVI p. MORTON, OF New
York. has in his own way announced
his candidacy for the republican
nomination for president.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03

WANTED -ARELIABLE WOMAN ~ Ey-
er, county TO establish corset parlor for
the sale OF our Celebra ed Spinal Supporting Cor
asbestos lined bust protector. Every pair war
ranted not to break or rust; absolutely imperyi-
Gus to mO'rture or perspiration A new pair
given for every pair that breaks. Guarantee
printed on each corset. Recommended nv over
49, 90 physicians. We furnish complete stock on
consign" ent and pay salary of $40 to S65 per
10 cents postage for sample and terms. Hyeeia
Manufacturing company, 37S Canal street, New
York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03

WANTED-SCHOi AIRS TO LEARN THE
w French kell Vg system at 1911 Second ave
nue.. TIE comp etc system embraces the model
complete instruc ions ia cutting. fitting French
basiing and boning for only SO Usual price for
system complete. SIS Mrs N. z. Lawson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03

0100 TO ANY MAN OR WOMAN WE
p1OO csnnot teach to draw . crayon por-
trait by our patent method in three lessons We
pay our pupils SO to SIS per week to work for
ne at home, evenings or spare time. Send for
work and particularA Hermann g. Seymour, ga
Sonth -ixth street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03

WANTED - HOCSEKEEPERS TO KNOW
w that Crystal marble enamcled preserving
Kettle also Acme cake bea er and star $ Ivcr
polish, is sold by agents pcrman. ntly located ut
BIS Twenty fourth street. An quart kettle in
Gliding e'rainer, patent cover, price 81 80.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03

WANT|D-A TOW BOAT. A PRACTICAL,
W tow boar man with tow boat; engioe not
less than l4A5 or larger than l6y6. to lin me In
organizing company for towing. Trade occurred
Give lowest price with age. siz. al d condition
Address Tow Boat. care OF this paper
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03

WANTED-ENGAGRMENTS BY A CERT
" fled professional nuree, late Of Manchester
Engiand. Trims very reasonable. Apply i5iS
Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03

N ANTED-MEN WHO WILL WORK FOR
W $.5 a m nth salary or large c ,mmiss ion
selling staple gods by sample to dealers, Ex-
nerience unnecessary. Write us. Household
Specially company, - ". Fourth street. Cincin-
natl, Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03

NALESMAN TO CARRY SIDE LINE SAMPLE
~ case containing 30 articles free, sni,ahle for
a. business, easy selling, b. commi sion. l.
y. Company, Station L., New YORK.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03

HARRY Il IRWIN. DEA .ER IN KEW AND
u secondhand goods, lso goods handled on
commission. Cash paid for all taisabie furni-
tnIe Bef re buying give me n call-l5ll Second
avenue, Rock Island,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03

WANTED-TO BUY FOR CASH SE,
W hand goods OF every description. Money to
losh on cna tells and al articles OF vclue. Goods
stored and sold on commission. Leave your or
der at 16ss second avenue j. ". jones'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03

1.oJND-A ST. BE2NAsD DOG. OWNER
1 please call snd identify within five DAYS
II. d. Eiwell, Rock Je anu brewing company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03

WANTED-A COMPETENT GIRL. APPLY
~ at once 10 Mrs. Samuel Edwaris, als
Ninth az 1nue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-03

EOR RENT-TnREE HOUSES OF FIVE.
l. four and three rooms, in good conGitiou and
neighborhood. Apply at !il0 Third avenue
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-29
SENATORS FOR CUBA
Resolution Reported by the Foreign Affairs
Committee Adopted.
ONLY SIX VOTES CAST AGAINST THEM
All Amendments Except that of Senator
Cameron Laid on the Table.
GALLERIES CHEER THE ANNOUNCEMENT
Sherman Bitterly Arraigns the Spanish
Authorities.
GALLERIES CHEER THE ANNOUNCEMENT
PAINTS WEYLER AS A BLOODY BUTCHER
Several other Senator's Make short
but No Less Emphatic Speeches
Foreign Representatives
Listen to the Debate.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.-By the over
whelmng vote of ca to 6 the senate today
adopted a concurrent resolution favorable to
Cuban belligerency and independence. The
resolutions adopted are as follows:
Resolved, By the senate Uhe house OF
representatives concurring) that In the opin-
ion of congress a condition of public war
exists between the government of Spain
and the government proclaimed and for
some time maintained by force of arms by
the people of Cuba; and that the United
States of America should maintain a strict
neutrality between the contending powers,
encv in the he ports W and ND tesrterIes m Of he
United States.
Resolved, That the friendly offices of the
United States shall be offered by the presi-
dent to the Spanish government for the
recognition of the independence of Cuba.
The final vote on the adoption of the reso,
Int ions was follnwc.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-29
ENGLAND WAS CORRECTLY QUOTED
German Minister'S Statement Only
Told u pnrt, However.

German Minister'S Statement Only
Told Part, However.
LONDON, Feb. 2S.-The under secretary
for the foreign office, Mr.. George N Cur
zon, replying to Mr.. Coddington. conser-
vative, member for Blackburn. in the House
of Commons today confirmed statement
made in the German Relchstag on Feb
rrary % by the German minister of for
eign affairs, Baron Marschall Won Bieber-
stein, regarding the reopening of the Indian
mints. Upon that occasion Baron Won Bic
berstein said that the German ambassador
at London, Count Won Hatzfedt, had been
directed to inform Great Britain that the
chancellor was about to announce in the
Reichstag that it regarded the opening Of
the Indian mints as a necessary precedent
to international negotiations regarding BIZ
metallism and that it understood that the
reopenng of the mints was not anticipated
within measurable period The minister
also added that the government of Great
Britain had acquiesced in this statement.
Mr.. Curzon however, explained that the
marquis of Salisbury's reply to Count Won
Hatzfeldt was confined to a statement Of
the facts then existing, and not intended
to apply to possible intentions in the fu-
ture.
The statement made by the first lord of
the treasury Mr.. A. j. Balfour. in the House
of Commons or February 20, was, Mr.. Cur
zon added, an expression of the views OF
the government on the subject. Mr. Bal
four then said it was not true that Germany
had approached Great Britain with view
to the conclusion of monetary agreement.
The British government, he also remarked,
was willing to consider the matter of re-
opening the Indian mints If such action
could be made part of a satisfactory scheme
Of currency reform.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-29
znLAYA TAKES VIGOROUS ACTION.
President Shells and Captures n
Rebel City.

Copyright, 1896, by the Associated PressD
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, Feb. 2S.-(via Gal
veaton).--The campaign against the insura
gents is being pushed with the greatest
vieor by President Zelaya. As predicted in
these dispatches yesterday afternoon the
president decided not to wait for the
Leonisty to attack Managua, but ordered an
advance upon the enemy and captured the
town of Nagarote on the western shore of
Lake Managua, about twenty-five miles from
here and OH the way to Leon. Nagarote is
now held by small body of-the government
troops and column is pushing forward in
the direction Of Leon. Early this morning
Momatonbo ION Lake ManarrtS 'fr'''ts
barded by a gunboat after ArtF pia~A i,si
been called on to surrender. Ii5lf ahells were
thrown into the town and firing ceased when
the inhabitants fed in terror. Less OF rebels
and the amount of damage done are not
known.
Momatombo has declared in favor of Gem
erel Ortiz, the leader Of the insurrection.
Reinforcements of men, arms and ammuni-
ton have arrived from Grean1da and a saconl
column will be sent to the front during the
day. The successes OF the government troops
up to the present have had the effect CT
making the Presidents supporters very con-
fdent of ultimately suppree.ng the rebel
lion.
Very little information Is ebtainab.e con-
corning the doings of Genera Oribe and the
Leonsts; but according to report they have
succeeded in placing over 1000 men under
arms and are advancing to meet the gov
ernment troops. If this is he case de-
cisive engagement should shortly take place.
There is great rejoicing here tonight over
news that has just been received from Tegu~
cigalpa, the capital Of Honduras that Hon
duras will send 1000 troops 10 aid the gov
ernment OF Nicaragua to SUPPRESS the revolt
Of the Lson.sts. President Polycarpo b nilla,
the ex-president Of Honduras, is a warm per-
sonal friend of President Zelaya, and he
has made himself the most popular man in
the hearts Of the people of Managua by this
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-29
NO INDICATIONS YET OF A STRIKE
Companies All Over the Country Deny
the RumOr.

Companies All Over the Country Deny
the RumOr.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 2S--Offcials of the
all the street railway lines in this city with
one exception, say today that they know moth
ing of the contemplated strike of the COM
panys motormen and conductors for ten
hours day with pay at the rate of 20 cents
an hour. President Mahon Of the Amalga-
mated Association of Street Railway EN-
ployes, who annornned last night that a
general demand would be made in several
of the large cities for uniform hours and
wages, could not be seen today. The Trac-
tion officials say no fresh demand has been
made for a revision Of the present schedule,
and that as far as they know the employees
satisfied
NEW YORK. Feb. 2S.-Relative to the re-
port that general strike Of street railway
employees is impending in the cities of New
York. Philadelphia, Baltimore. Detroit. Mil
the Metropolitan Traction company and the
Metropolitan Street Railway company said
today that as far as the companies knew
there were no indications Of such a strike.
They had not yet received any notice of
such strike. No labor organization whether
composed of street railway employees or of
men in any other trade, had made demands
of them. There was every reason to be-
lieve that the men employed ON the system
were satisfied. Only recently they were
given a voluntary increase in pay by the
companies. These two companies control,
outside of the Third Avenue company, prac-
tically all the street railway lines below the
Harlem river