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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-19

The swish-bone'' psnwiper is a clever
idea for the small boy or girl to make
for mamma or papa as an Easter gift
It is a simple little affair, but. is really
useful for the writing-desk. "A good
sized wish-bone is required for the found
alton. The head is made upon the upper
portion of her bone by applying black
sealing wax, with white beads TOR eyes.
On the head is set a cap of red cloth.
Several circles of red cloth are prepared
| edged with beads; through these the
head is thrust. the legs appearing be-
meath the edge Of the skirt. Sealing wax
! also forms the feet. On the cloth skirts,
which act as penwipers, these lines are
printed
Once / raj a wish-bone
And grew upon a hen;
Now i am a little slave
And made to wipe a pens
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-19

Robert l.. McDermott. Clerk Second
R Ressglse s9 That 50 much Of the re 81 70
tion. of December II, 1895, ordering paid
to John A.. McGrath the sum of two
hundred and fifty dollars $3.50 Tor sal
ary as Judge Of Second District Court
reason that Judge McGrath died Deeem-
Resolved, That a warrant be drawn on
the City Treasurer in favor of the estate
of John A. McGrath for the sum of two
hundred and nine 82-100 dollars (S2O9. 82) for
salary Of said John A. McGrath as Judge
Of Second District Court, from December
| to rs, 1895, inclusive.
The reports were received and the re-
solutions severally adopted by the follow
ordered and taken:-
Yeas-All the members present, twelve
in number.
The Committee on Trade Licenses re-
ported the Following resolution in petit
tons heretofore REFEREED
wares or merchandise in Jersey city be
issued by the Mayor and City Clerk UNI
der the CORPORATE seal Of the city. to r.
and James Papa on payment of the license
fee.
Resolved. That a license as a city auc-
nue., III Jersey city, be issued by the
Mayor and City Clerk under the corporate
seal Of the city to Clough & Baxter on
the bond required by law.
The reports were received and the re-
solutions adopted.
| AUDITING OF CLAIMS BY RESOLT-
TON.
The following resolutions were reported
by committees in yme of claims
| heretofore REFEREED
BY Committee on Alms:-
Resolved, That the following claims be
paid
ss7. to II. e. Bartick for groceries for
outdoor poor to January 6, 1896.
$20.50 10 ri. BosQuett, for groceries for
( outdoor poor to January 6, 1895.
S47 to Albert Datz. for stationery, etc.,
for Oversseg Of the Poor. December ],
\ 1895, to January 10. 1896.
$s999. rs TO Richard Dooley. for coal for
outdoor poor To- January IS. 1895.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-06-27
FOR CLEANING THE SCALP

Removing Dandruff, preventing the
hair from turning gray, and pro-
noting luXurianr growth, no finer
thing can be used than the electric
treatment, given by Mrs Deuarest
at HerpOlsheimer'S store
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20
ARenarkahle Cure

Mrs. H. b. Adams, 1909 Wabash ave,
Chicago, says: Il had scrofulouS
faint of the blood from childhood, which,
however, remained dormant. An ulcer
began ON the side of the nose, having
all the appearances Of Il most malignant
cancer. The agony Of mind | suffered
cannot be described as | contemplated
the PROCESS Of such il malignant disease.
Finally was induced to try Foley 5
Sarsaparilla. 1t appeared to neutralize
the pois, II III the blood. The growth of
the ulcer ceased The diseased tissues
i'm the bottom and edges Of the sore
seemed to loosen and the natural flesh
TO take its place. No part of the disease
remains. G. +. MAHAN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20
The New Party.

If all the elements that make hades a
place of discord and chaos could be
turned loose in society it would be
about as easy to bring them together FOR
a family tea party as II will bee for the
promoters of the new party organized III
Pittsburg last week to combine the isms
and functions of politics, and succeed III
securing successful results. The propo-
sition TO fuse populists, prohibitlonlsts,
silverites. gold bugs. greenbackers,
equal SufIragist> and other long and
short lived professional statesmen into
"A grand national reform organization,
is about as conducive to party harmony
as the introduction of "A horse fiddle
would be to the music Of an opera.
This country does not need new
party half so much as it does the in
lection of little more sense into the
management of the old parties already
in existence These organization rep
resent the Fundamental principles Of
politics. and as the result Of ages of eN-
periencc and Thought are all the public
requires. As matter of fact, parties
exist only i'm name. while the governing
tenets of which they are constructed are
practically interchangeable and un-
changed during the series Of years they
have eXertcd an influence over public
affairs The rciormcrs who propose TO
establish a new party are only advo-
eating off shoots of old ideas, which i'll
their eyes have become magnitied into
vital principles of government. With
the exception of Il few fallacious ''isms, y
which none but cranks could espouse,
the same doctrines they propose to en-
body in a national platform will be
found in those of the parties already or
ganized Therefore Il new party is un.
necessary.
But it is useless to argue against new
party to the projectors of the Pittsburg
political pot pDulri. Most OF them have
been in that business so long that the
idea has become a chronic mental NAL
ady. They would rather have Il new
party than general prosperity, or they
would turn their attention to reforming
the old organizations. and in that way
become public bencfactors. Let them
bear i'm mind. this time, at least, that il
would be easier 70 redeem the country
from the abuse, of bad politics through
the retaining of an old organization
than to carry ont the harlequin attempt
contemplated by the new organization.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20
Not to be Trified With
From Cincinnati Grazette1

Will people never learn that a cold -
is an accident 60 be dreaded, and that
when il occurs treatment should be
promptly applied: There is no knowing
where the trouble will end; and while
complete recovery Is the rule, the eXcep-
lions are terribly frequent thousands
upon thousands Of fatal illnesses occur
every year ushered III by little injUdi-
cous exposure and seemingly trifling
symptoms. Beyond this. there are
today countless invalids who can trace
their complaints TO colds which at
the time of occurrence gave no concern,
and We're therefore neglected
troubled with il cold use Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy. 1t is prompt and
effectual. % and 30 cent bottles for
sale by G. +. Mahan, druggist.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20

Calls are out for conventions to elect
delegates 10 the National Republican
Convention. The campaign Of 1896
promises TO be- warm one Candidates
are plenty and their praises are being
sounded by their friends-Sometimes by
the candidate himself Mayor Pingree
seems to be making the most aggressive
campaign at present and would have
people believe that ne is the man TO
nominate for Governor, and that with
him at the head of the state government
everything, or at least many things,
would be improved. Taxation is the
principal subject of his speeches. The
state tax of this year was his target
some time ago. Lately he is paying his
respects to indirect taxation. 1t is well
to call attention of people TO taxation
both direct and Indirect. The RECORD
is glad to see the matter discussed, and
later on may have something TO say on
the subject. and give some figures on
taxation, both direct and indirect. 1t is
at least four months before the state
ticket will be nominated, and the re-
publicans of Mich gan have not yet de-
cided on candidates The republican
party may be depended on to do the
right thing when the time comes to act
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20
a Valuable Prescription

Editor Morrison of Worthington
Ind, Sun writes: You have a
valuable prescription in Electric Bitters,
and | can cheerfullv recommend it for
Constipation and Sick headache and as
"A general system tonic it has no equal.
Mrs. Annie Stehle, 2625 Cottage Grove
Ave-, Chicago, was all run down, could
not eat not digest food, had backache
which never left her and felt tired and
weary, but six bottles of electric re-
stored her health and renewed her
strength. Prices 80 cents and 500.
Get Bottle at b. S. Webb's Drug
Store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20

Simon s. Hartman, of Tunnelton
West Va, has been subject to attacks of
collie about once year, and would have
TO call a doctor and then suffer for about
twelve hours rs much rs some do when
they Gle. He was taken recently just
the same as at other times, and con-
Guided to try Chamberlain 5 Colo Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy. He says
II took one dose of il and il gave me
relief in five minutes. That is more
than anything else has ever done for
me-" For sale by G. f. Mahan, drug
giSt
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20

If the press in the different parts OF
the state is any criterion, the election OF
Prof. j. w. Ewing to the Office of Super
intendent of Public Instruction, if nom
mated. is assured And if the expires.
sions of support in the numerous letters
he Is receiving from public men all over
the state have any weight in the conven'
ton, his nomination is certain. The re-
publican party Will honor itself in hon
oring him. He has always been as loyal
to the republican party as he has been tc
the profession ne has exalted and hon
ored. and greater proof of his loyalty
cannot be given.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20
Tie Finger Nails.

Many manicures cut with their sharp
curved scissors the loose scarf skin grow
ing around the curve Of the finger nail.
This practice is condemned by the best au-
thorities, ono saying In the course OF a
talk upon the subject: 1.-THE care Of che
nails should he limited strictly to the use
Of the knife or scissors to their free border,
and the ivory prcsser alone to their base.
The edge of scarf skin should never be
pared, the surface Of the nail should never
be scraped, or the nails cleaned with any
Instrument whatever saving the nail
hrnsIi -
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20
Edible TOadlsfnols.

A great many people fall into the error
Of considering every mushroom OF IA Ger
tain form and shape as being fit for food
In order to show what grave mistake
this is, we will say that there are upward
Of 5000 species of fungi, toadstools or
mushrooms and that only 1874 of that
great number can be safely regarded as
edible. In the whole of the United States
there are only eight species of fungi that
are ht for food, and 30 that are deadly
poisonous. st. Louis Republic.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20
CaucuSeS.

The renublican caucus OF Sumner township
viii be held AT Elm Hal, Thursday, March 20,
at2p. m for the purpose OF nominating town
ship officers.
The republicans of Pine River townshl Will
meet I'm caucus at Forest Hill, Friday, March
q at2 D m for the purpose OF nominating
township officers.
The peoples party and SILVER party of
Seville will meet in caucus in the town hall,
Friday March p, at p IN, TO nominate town
ship OH GERS,
The peoples party of Arcadia will meet in
the Firrmen's Hall saturday, March y, at p.
m to nominate township ofhcers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20
Mis-. France. AhduIlah.

One of the largest dairy concerns OF
iort west India is i'm Alahabad and Is
owned and managed by Miss Frances Alb
dulan the daughter of well known Arab
chief She also carries on the "Ali Alb
dullah stables" and Zoe Memorial insti-
tuto, temporary home for gentlemen
soeking employmsnt.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20
ENGAGED.

Students lag at the National gallery.
Eleanor Vincent laboriously copying The
Challenge Jack Gerard enters secs her
and bows doubtfully. She smiles. lie
besiuates, then walks up To her. she holds
out her hand.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20
Their Niew of Wnmen.

The Sandwich Islanders estimate wom-
en- by their weight. The Chinese require
them TO have doformcd feet and black
teeth A girl must be tattooud sky bue
and wear nose ring 10 satisfy south
sea islander. African princes require their
brides 10 have teeth filed like those Of a
saw.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20

What is needed is not a change in the
pension laws. bat in the officers of the
pension bureau. This will be attended
TO. soon after the fourth of next March.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20
Republican Caucus

The republicans of Arcadia township viii
meet in caucus m the Fl emen's Hall, Friday
March 81 at2 p. m. FIR the purpose OF noml-
mating township officers, ana the transactioh
of such other business as may legally come be-
fore the caucus.
BY ORDER or The CHAIRMAN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-21
W. ID. Lewis Perspective.

W. ID. Lewis will start on a large
perspective of the court house next
week. The trees in the yard shut
off all opportunity Of getting a pho
tograph taken of the building, SO
that it is absolutely necessary to
make a perspective to get a picture
OF the building. He intends to give
the public an opportunity of seeing
the modus operandi Of making per-
spective. He will secure some large
window adapted to the purpose. 1t
will be a practical object lesson to
those who are interested in the art
of drawing. Next winter class will
be organized in the Y. nj. C. A
in which he will teach gcometrical
drawing. the development of which
surpasses. as applied to mechanical
work, circle on circle, the construc-
ton of domes, and in fact a thorough
course Of construction, which will
enable the bright mechsnic to be on
terms with any problem he
may meet in his work. 1t will be
an excellent opportunity for those
who wish to study art; knowledge
OF the science of projection is essen
tial to the success of an artist. The
old masters who did such wonderful
work Cologne made some grave
mistakes in prospecting, owing to
their lack Of knowledge of perspec-
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-21
MILAN MUSINGS.

MILAN, Aug. 81 Mrs. Anna Tim
norman, Of Moline. is visiting with
her daughter, Mrs. Fred kuehl, of
this place
II. II. Baker, formerly Of Milan,
but now OF Davenport. spent Tuesday
visiting friends in Milan.
Something should be done to do
away with the mudpuddle around
the artesian drinking fountain on
Main street.
A young son arrived at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. S. +. Dean, of Black
Hawk. this week. The boy is bounc-
ing 10 FOUNDER.
Paul Buffum, son o, A. A. Buffum,
of Black Hawk. had his hand badly
maDgled in a pulley few DAYS ago,
but he is now getting along nicely.
John Lambert. of Milan. has
charge of the feed yard at camp
meeting this year and he will also
check bicycles aud baggage of all
kinds at reasonable rates.
Miss Edith Burrows, of Lime Citv.
Iowa. is in Milan on visit with her
cousin, Miss Ella Corson. Miss
Burrows formerly resided in Milan
and will be welcomed by all.
Arthur Wheeler has returned to
his home in Sterling after q few
weeks visit here. He came down on
his bicycle and would have rode home
the way he came, but his sprocke.
wheel broke, SO he took the train.
j.. l.. Wheeler and party, of Ster-
ling. together with a number Of in
vited friends from Milan, will hold
their annual picnic 3. lock 81 in a
few weeks, the exact date not vet
having been given out. This year.
gathering will probably exceed that
OF any other year in every way.
The Sunday school class of ID. T.
Robertson and few other invited
friends are having a picnic near lock
81, OF the Illinois and Mississippi ca
nal. today. They went on a hay
rack and have guns, fishing tackle,
base bali outfit aud plenty Of eatibles
and everything points to a good
| time.
The Black Hawk Mckinley club,
OF Milan, held meeting on a plat
form near the fountain on Water
street last night. The Lincoln club
of Rock Island, together with its elee
club, mandolin orchestra and fam.
beau club, was present and marched
through the principal streets Of the
town headed by the Tri-City band.
Everybody decorated whether they
believed in il or not, and the town
presented the most gorgeous sigh,
that was ever behe Id ia Milan, The
meeting opened with singing by tho
glee club followed by music, after
which Adair Peasants spoke for
about two hours, and after an inter.
val OF music c. j. Searle made q
speech. A piece of circus music by
the band ended the affair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-21

Rock ISLAND, H., Aug. 19.-To all
Military and Civic organizations and
Societies of Rock Island and Moline:
To the end that the procession on
the afternoon Of Sept. 5 may be in
keeping with the imposing occasion
and at the same time creditable in
rejecting the public spirit and pride
Of the cities OF Rock Island and Mo-
line, it is hereby most earnestly
sought that all organizations Of what
soever kind, both military and civic,
that all orders make it a pIn, to ar
range to participate in ;hc parade OF
that day. We desire q turn out OF
every organization Of men lie the two
cities. and we feel assured that by
making a special effort this sugges-
ton may be complied with on the
part of all.
1t is hoped that all orders will
take this subject into consideration
at once and al wise the undersigned
OF their purpose TO respond.
H. l.. WHEELAN.
Secretary Arrangement Com.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-21

Old people who require medicine
to regulate the bowels and kidneys
will find the true remedy in Electric
Bitters. This medicine does not
stimulate. and contains no whisky
nor other intoxicant. but acts as a
tonic and Alternative. 1t acts mildly
on the stomach and bowels. adding
strength and giving tone to the or
gans, thereby aiding nature in the
performance Of the functions. Elec-
tric Bittcrs is an excellent appetizer
and aids digestion. Old people find
it just exactly what they need. Price
so cents per bottle at Hartz s Ulle-
meyers drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-21
SUBURBAN STRINGS.
TAYlOx kID0 8 1OPICs.

TAYLOR. RIDGE, Aug. 20.-Mr.
and Mrs. Joe Heath. Of West Liberty.
Iowa, arrived last Saturday for q
visit with friends and relatives in
this vicinity and in Milan.
4. S. Kirk was q visitor in Milan
Tuesday.
William Hubbard was in Rock Isl.
and last Saturday.
A. Rush. of Edgington, was in
Rock island last Saturday.
Joseph Lloyd visited his daughter,
Mrs. Baker. last Saturday.
Mrs. Childs Wheaton was q visitor
in our little town last Saturday.
Miss Iva Johnston was one of the
excursionists at Andalusia last Tues
day.
Miss Sophia Bowes and Mrs. Frank
Badham we're visitors in Rock island
Saturday.
Mrs. A. Rush went out to Reynolds
Friday last to visit her sister, Mrs
Ella Titterington.
Mrs. o. Bruner and daughter
Mabel have returned from the hos
pital in Rock island.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Sever went to
the excursion at Andalusia, as did
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Z. Ball.
The Excelsior school will open for
the :all term the last day of August.
Miss Hattie Taylor is hired again.
Miss Nellie Hudson returned to
her home in Rock Island last Tues
day. accompanied by her c,usin,
Laura Kirk.
One of the best known citizens OF
this community left Friday evening
for Iowa. Report Gays hs will not
return alone.
Mrs. John Spickler was called
home to Atlantic, Iowa, by a tele-
gram Saturday morning. stating that
her father was dying. She left on
the evening train that dsy.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hubbard.
who have been keeping house for
their son. Henry. in Rock Island for
two weeks, returned to their home
las: week. They expect to move to
Rock Island in September.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-21
COALVALf.EY CULLfNGs.

COAL VALLEY, AUg. &c. Il.
Peters has engaged the Doxsee school
on the old Knoxville road.
The Blossom miners are working
again
Il. l.. Bollman is able to ride out
again.
Two of William Vivian's children
have diphtheria.
Thomas Corns is suffering from an
att ack Of Intermittent fever.
Mrs. j. w. Gilpin's sisters from
Yuma visited her on the 18th.
Prof. w. J. Gilpin has been prac-
ticing photography in his vacation.
Miss Irene Peters returned Satur-
day from a months visit to friends
In Bureau county.
Miss Helen Pryce will arrive ON
the Goth from 2-months' visi. in
st. Paul, Mankato, etc.
The directors are repairing the
school house preparatory to tho com
mencement Of school on the 31st.
The Eew church lamp presented to
the Presbyterian church by the Y. T..
s. c. + gives excellent satisfaction.
There was a party Of young folks
from here who spent day at Rock
river boat riding, fishing and in 9TH
er amusement.
Mrs. Matilda Freeberg having dis
posed OF the personal effects in the
harness shop. will the 2lst move to
Moline, where her two daughters re-
side; one married and the other a
teacher in the Moline schools.
ID. l.. Edwards has bought the. old
Touring mill, and has taken it down
to the foundation and is moving it..
The mill was built in 1867 when grain
was plentiful. 1t was operated 10
years, but when wheat became scarce
it was closed down and has not run
since.
Mrs. Andrew Donaldson me. with
an accident at her home on the 18th.
While picking plums and standing
on step ladder the ladder toppled
over and threw her off. She struck
block of wood, fracturing the col
lar bone. DR.. Huyett reduced the
fracture.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-21
ossTRucTlNc THEwALks.
weeds and Hay Soaring Above the Fences
In POpulous Sections

weeds apd Hay Seating Above the Fences
In Pcpulous Sections.
People are still complaining about
the weeds and grass which are grow
ing in abundance along the side
walks.
But it seems to do no good to pro-
test. There is talk OF organiz;ng
weed moving parties. In many seq
tions of the city weeds are growing
alongside the walks. presenting de-
cidedly unkempt appearances. All
this is bad enough. but when itcomes
to allowing weeds and grass to grow
on the paved streets. why that is
past comprehension.
It has always been a practice OF
the city to cut down and haul away
this crop every season; but the pros
pect looks dubious for this fall. Up
in South Park the question is becom-
irg q serious one. In some places
the weeds soar above the fences, OBJ
structing the walks and adding an
uncivilized look to that naturally
picturesque locality. People up
there are afraid to let their little
ones out, fearing that they will get
lost near home in the weedy wilder
ness.
However, it is only fair to say that
Davenport and Moline are struggling
with the same predicament-the dis
position of the weeds-but they are
not permitting them TO grow in the
middle OF the streets. The city au-
thorities are scattering notices
broadcast for the cutting Of weeds
on vacant lots about the city," SAYS
the Davenport Times. land eac
council meeting presents mum Der
of bills to be added to the taxpayers
to the amount due the city. In some
portions of the city there is some
evidence of the work of the reaper
and his scythe. but the wet weather
of the past few weeks, together with
the hot sun, has been conducive to
the rank growth of weeds, and there
is still plenty Of work for the city s
weed cutters to do, provided the
property owners do not take hand
The latter should take enough pride
in the city to cut them on their
own property, and it would seem
that fellows serving out fines in the
city jailcOuld not be put to no better
use than that of cutting the weeds
along the streets"
Nearly every vacant lot in Moline
is also overgrown with weeds, though
the city has done some work in cnt-
ting them from the bitches. cutters,
| etc