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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-21
Young Baptist. Go to the Expo.

Nashville. Tenn, July 21.-Yesterday
was Baptist day at the exposition.
Among the visitors were $500 delegates
from the national convention of the Bap-
fist Young Peoples Union at Chatta-
nooga. President Thomas and Rev. ].
o. Rust, of Nashville. delivered address,
es of welcome. and President Chapman
and Rev. NJ. Williams, of New York, re-
SDOnded
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-21
HIS GENERAL BANKING PLAN.

Government to Have No Authority Over
1t Except Visitorial Powers.
In general he believed in a general un-
ion of the banking interests He said:
1T is my contention that a proper or
ganization OF the vast capital of this
country through the instrumentality of
system Of banks would make loaaable
credits SO plentiful. and therefore the
rates Of interest so cheap, that CONNER.
ciai banks would no longer find profit
in savings deposits. This would leave
such deposits for the savings bank.
which. when organized on the New Eng
land plan, has mutual relations with
each depositor. 1t might be advisable
for the government to organize govern
ment savings banks
His general plan was for a central
bank with branches, and Of this organic
cation he says: LAS to the constitution.
powers and privileges Of the bank, I
think the government should have no in
terest whatever in it's stock or control
over its affairs, except the visitorial
powers which the sovereign has over all
corporations Its head office should be
In New York, and 1t should establish
branches in the present reserve cities
and in such others as it might see fit. It
should be depository Of the govern
ments funds, act as its financial agent
and do general banking business.
The percentage Of reserve which ma
tional banks are required to keep should
be reduced, and they should be author
lied mot completely to keep any part
of their reserve which they may see AT
in the bank, or in the branch bank. To-
Gated in the same city. The bank should
have the right to issue paper money
in denominations Of $40 and upwards.
free OF taxation. and secured by deposits
in its issuing departments Of United
States bonds, Of other securities and of
gold. and be entitled to the government
deposits free Of interest.
THE usual balances which show the
condition of banks at the close Of each
day. Of each branch bank, should be
telegraphed to the head office, SO that n
complete and comprehensive statement
Of the banks affairs should be known
at the head Office each day. and at least
one Of such statements should be made
public on a fixed day Of each week. !
regard such frequent publications as the
best safeguard which the law can throw
around the business Of banking. As dis
tinguished from the ub-treasury plan
the bank plan presents two advantages
which cannot be too often referred to.
When the government revenues are ex-
cessive 1t allows the excess to remain in
circulation. When revenue is temporar.
lily deficient 1t affords an opportunity to
borrow on short plan instead Of selling
longtime bonds"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-21
Administrators Notice
Administrators Notice.

Estate Of Rebecca Ramscy, deceased.
The Undersigned havina been appointed I'd
ministrator Of the estate Of kebecca Ramsey
sto Of the county of Rock Island, state o
Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice that b
will appear before the county court Of Rock Islsnt
county, a. the county court room in th,
the frst Monday In September next, ct which TIM
all persons having claims against said estate art
notified and requested to attend, for the pufpoo,
of having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted 10 said estate are REQUEST.
Cd 30 mako In mediate payment 70 the under.
signed.
Datei thi. ID day Of July A, D., 1897.
GEohaG II. RICHMOND, Administrator.
SWEENEY d WALKER, Attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-21
Cotton Nills Dectd. to Close.

Salem, Mass, July 21.-The Naum-
baug cotton mills here have decided to
close for a number of weeks and the
1000 operatives have been so notified.
The mills have been running on forty
two-hour per week schedule for some
time. The curtailment is due to an I'M
satisfactory market.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-21

Niles, Mich. July 21.-Carrie Prescott,
OF Berrien county. is establishing a re.
markable matrimonial and divorce rec.
ord. While not 16 years of age she has
just procured bill of divorce from John
McGinnis. who is the second husband
she has been divorced from.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-21

Ann Arbor, Mich, July 21.-It Is
learned that about thirty nurses and pa.
tients at the university hospital were
poisoned by tyrotoxicon in milk last
Saturday night. The cause Of the trouble
was traced to a can which had been used
without being scalded and was left in
the hot sun. The victims are reported
to be out of danger
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-21
Dnbaqne Club Reorxani.eti.

Dubuque, Ia, July 21.-The Dubuque
Base Ball association has been reor-
ganixed, with Joseph s. Morgan presi-
dent. and Joseph K. Skemp secretary.
Money was raised to finish the season
and the club u to be strengthened.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-21
STICKNEY'S BANK.
FAULTS OF THE PRESENT SYSTEM

A Seen BY tAs Need Railway Man and
Finaneier-Breaks Up Too Many Privsss
Concerns to save the Banks, He say,
When They Are In Trouble Thinks
Jackson Was Mistaken About That Bank
in His Time.
Waseca, Mimi, July 21.-At the Chau-
tauqua encampment here yesterday A.
B. Stickney. president Of the Chicago
Great Western railway, and well known
as the author Of a number Of works on
financial and other problems, read q
notable paper on "A Programme of Ma
tional Finance" He called attention 10
the strong and weak points Of the vari-
Gus banking systems Of different ma
tons. as he viewed them, arguing
rather for the establishment of the
old United States bank. which he con-
sidered killed by prejudice, than for the
present system. In speaking of the pres
ent national banking system Stickney
said: Its localization impairs its
usefulness inasmuch as when a local
mishap comes, like the failure of q
locally important commercial house. at
the very time when the remaining SOL
vent houses most require bank accom-
modations the bank finds itself not only
unable to extend its credits but COM
PEELED to call in loans. Thus too fire.
quently are whole communities en-
barrassed by the failure of a single
house.
Another Pertinent Question.
"And it adds to the peril of the sit
uation in time of financial distrust that
in one locality there are several such
independencies each struggling to take
care of number one. The fact (if it is q
fact, as frequently claimed,) that the
national banks have made a good record
for solvency during the troubles of the
last few years seems to me to be due
to the sagacity of the management
rather than to the perfection of the
system. Admitting for the sake Of argu-
ment that the record for solvency has
been good, is that the sole test of the
system? What has such solvency COST
is equally pertinent. OF course, it is of
the very first importance that the
banks. which hold in their possession
to such a large extent the capital of the
commercial classes, should remain SOL
vent; but it is also important that their
customers should remain solvent.
His Objection to the System.
And an argument which only gives
the statistics of the number of banks
which have remained solvent, without
stating how many business houses have
been closed. their proprietors ruined
and their employees reduced to want by
the means it was the necessary to adopt
in order to maintain such solvency, is
not. to say the least, conclusive. OF
course it was the duty Of the banks to
remain solvent, and there can be no
doubt that even much greater distress
would have resulted from their insol-
vency; but am not prepared to give
unstinted praise to a system" which
necessarily produces widespread individ-
ual insolvency and almost universal
stagnation in order to avert the greater
disaster Of the insolvency Of the banks"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-21

Detroit, July as. G. Carter, nation-
al secretary OF the Metal Polishers, Plat
ers and Buffers union, announces that
the eighteen months strike Of the pol
tshers employed by the Overman Wheel
company at Chicopee, Mass. has been
settled and declared off. The cause Of
the strike was alleged discrimination
by the company against union men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-21

Corn-23a24c.
Oats-15M20c.
Hsy-Timothy, s70s7. 80; wild, s50se
Straw-A.
POtatOes-15G90c.
HHc.
Eggs-Fresh, Sc.
Chickens-5c; spring chickens ESQ per
dozen
Coal-Soft, loo.
Csttle-Butchen pay for corn fed steers -.
@4Ec; COWS and heifers, 2h03hc; calves, al
@5hc.
Hogs-e2. 75Qe3.
Sheep-3Kc.
Spring Lambs-o2 50 and q Q head.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-21
THE fRAvELRRs' GUIDE

n0Ao0, BOOZE IoLAHD . PACIFIC
Da0vel-rehsog ean - purchased O, VA.
~ $1,000 6 = 2 Twsntietn street o-ra'
49, o1snas mn svs1ue 80
r@Yezse e0osG 4soak q. Rlunnsf. Aeert
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-21

Springfield. Ills, July 21.-Dwight c
Morgan, consulting engineer Of the rail
road and warehouse commission Of Illinois
resigned yesterday. his resignation {,
take effect Aug. 1. William L. Tarbett
Of Chicago. has been appointed to sue
coed him. Morgan was appointed b,
Governor Altgeld about four years ago
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-21
TROUBLE BREWING IN ILLINOIS

Strikers af Bloomington Say Work Shall
Stop, Operators Say It shan't
Bloomington, Ills, July 21-An the
miners here went to work yesterday as
usual. By tonight they will have fin
ished putting the mine in order for the
strike beginning tomorrow morning.
The union men have notified the op-
orators that they will remain idle until
the general strike is successful and un-
til the Bloomington operators pay 73
cents. third vein, instead of 60 cents,
now paid. The union men declare they
will not allow any men to work after
today. The operators assert that they
will fully protect all desiring to work,
no matter what the cost. A conflict is
probable tomorrow morning. The Lake
Erie and Western railroad. unable to
obtain coal here, has abandoned threa
construction trains and one way freight
by which 100 men are made idle
st. Louis. July 21.-There has been no
disorder of any kind at Belleville, Ills
The marching strikers from O'Fallon
and Connellsville, 800 in number, ar
rived at Belleville last evening. They
had two six-horse wagons and half a
dozen four horse-teams decorated with
flags and banners and flowers The pro-
cession went up High street and halted
in the court house square. Here the
marchers were fed from the commits
siary wagon, supplemented by sup
plies contributed by citizens. The
marchers declare their intentions are
eminently peaceful. and that the only
methods they will use are argument
and persuasion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-21

hopes Of being able to have them Join
the general suspension. AZ near n can
be learned q concerted effort will be
made in the near future to bring out
the men at Turtle Greek, Sandy Creek
md Plum Greek. just what procedure
Will be resorted to has not vet been
decided.
The officials feel that In order to make
the strike q success In this district
these miners must be brought out. They
admit that they have . difficult. job
on their hands. a. De Armitts men
seemed deteruined to remain at work.
The mines are running to their fullest
capacity and are supplying q large
quantity Of coal to the trade. The coal
market was quiet yesterday. Much coal
was offered At $1.25 a ton. Slack took
q big jump and sold for IS cents q ton.
Before the strike it was sold at 10 cents
a ton. There are hundreds of tons of
slack coal at the mines in the Pittsburg
district, but the miners officials viii;
not permit any Of it to be loaded.
A number Of strikers interfered with
men who were loading from barges into
cars coal that had been purchased by
w. H. Simmons, dealer, from c. lutte
& Co. The men were compelled to quit
work. Miners Secretary Ward disap-
proved Of the action and issted orders
to the strikers to modest no men who
are handling coal that was mined be-
fore the strike was inaugurated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-21

Athens, July 2L-It is stated here that
Italy has proposed coercive measures
against Turkey.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-04
TOASTS.

Not by bread alone, TO-DAY.
shalt thou be fed and sent way.
pomarls Of Magister Epuarum,
heIiiaINS "a Roy F. Mcclure
"There was a sound Of revelry by, night
Initiatory Address 10 me OI Va II ~ ctey,ar,
a uttIs learning is a dangerous thing,
Drinly doom or taste not the Plerlan
Tbc SPr's Shallow draughts intoxieate the
And drinking largely sobers us c again: 20
i'sS P" - am monarch Of all ! survey.
rho rar f. L. McCombs. ESQ.
The first thing we do let's XIII all '"'
Letter eTS of # iReminisence. - c,.,,,.. rso
liberalization is the only paradise from
HT NIicb W. W. cannot be turned out;
5,,ii'tr- Days 90. Miss ora Rooms
,.Iovs seasoned high. and sometimes ldsI-
ing strong OF quit ;..;o,
Inc Mooel Robert BlacKford
- do not give you to posterity as a Up pa 70
tern to initiate, but as an eNdH'Pie ~
deter" Edward Meek
The Ladies'. 49, -
o nTt o M,l" Of natures agreeable hunders;
" ii'e'S''' Here in the sands
the III rake up. c...
GU. james sweeney
,.Taugh at your friends anu II SoU'
.. IriehGS ,b are het,er. laugh the more"
>" .,Yo ,% plaved. and loved, ana ate' anu
drank your I'LL.
Walk sober on
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-04

the Things Which are Caesars Heller
Dunleyy had for her topic "Life's Sun
ny Side" in which the brighter side
of life and its enjoyments were fully
discussed. Mary Matilda Donahey fol.
lowed with an Grafton on the subject
"A Truce" in which talent Of merit
was displayed. Politics" the topic OF
the day was presented in its various
forms in a manner that was appreclat-
ed. The programme was brought to a
close by Kate Frazier, who dwelt upon
the topic of Spring for few moments
in a very appropriate manner.
The presentation Of diplomas by VIM
Alexander, president of the Board OF
Education, followed, after which the
benediction was pronounced. The in
strumental music for the occasion was
furnished by Meister's orchestra, while
the vocal music was furnished by
ladies' chorus consisting OF the gradu'
ates.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-04
AN INTELLIGENCER YARN.

The publication in the Intelligencer oil
Wednesday, purporting TO give the facts
of an alleged postoffice trouble at Roneyi
Point was about as close TO the truth as
the Intelligencer ever gets in anything po-
litical or from which political capital can
he made. Neither Mr.. Blayney nor his
son ever solicited any Democrat or other
person 10 allow them to get their mail;
they never kept said mail in pigeon-holes
at the Blayney store; there are no postof-
flee fixtures at the Blayney store; and SC
on. A number of people voluntsril> anc
unsolicited asked Mr.. Blayney to get then
mail for them as matter of convenience.
and that is the whole story. Some OF
these people were Democrats. and others
were Republicans. Yet the lntelligencer
seeks TO serve a political purpose in the
matter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-04
enthusiastic and each graduate was

enthusiastic and each graduate was
roundly applauded.
The programme was a long one, but
each performer had an interesting sub
ject and acquitted themselves in most
creditable manner. The teachers of
the schools are to be greatly credited
for the interest displayed by them in
their scholars and for the manner in
which the programme was rendered.
The Board of Education also comes in
for share of praise for the progress
and advancement of the schools, which
is gratifying in the extreme TO the pub
lie eye.
The evenings programme was opened
promptly at eight o'clock. AS the cur
tain went up the audience was greeted
with a very pretty sight. The gradu-
ates were seated on the stage, which
was beautifully decorated with flowers
and potted plants. Overhead the colors
of the class were draped in very
tasteful manner, giving the stage
very pretty and attractive appearance.
The first number on the programme
was the chorus, Anchored" rendered
by the entire school. This was fol-
lowed by the invocation by Rev. j. j.
Friffhorn.
Progress" was discussed in manner
by Louis F. Frederick that showed
keen study in the advancement OF re-
cent years.
Marjirie Adolph followed with bright
and pleasing address on "Circum-
stances" which brought forth merlted
applause. Perseverance" was dis
cussed in the true sense Of the word
by Eva Nayome Cass, in which she
thought that it overcame all things.
"A Legend" was the subject of Lyde
Brightwell Branum's exercise, in which
she displayed excellent abilities. Alice
Ella Jones came next with very inter-
esting discourse on the subject OF
weaving" in which comparisons OF
a very admirable nature were made.
OBSTRUCTION" was made the subject G!
an interesting Grafton by Ernest Sum
mers. which was followed 10y Marie
Cook. in a very pretty descriptive ad-
dress on "Our Country's Scenery
Blanche Adolph is to be complimented
on the excellent manner in which she
handled the very odd subject, Keep
Your Grip" The ladies' chorus fol-
lowed with very pretty song, entitled
Voice of the Western Wind" after
which Viola Baker held the attention
of the audience with a well-prepared
Grafton on 1.-THE Outlook" Ida Isabel
Davis followed with very interesting
discussion of the subject, And Still
It Keeps Crumbling." Claire Morrell
Sharp came next with mastery effort
on the subject OF Solitude" This was
followed by an overture by the orches-
ira. which was succeeded by r. j. Biggs
in en- excellent Grafton on the subject
of "Arbitration. Mamie Campbell dis
cussed Our Mistakes in a manner that
was interesting. after which J. E. Cox
proceeded to impress upon the minds
of the audience that Labor is the Key
to Success" The Old Brass Candle
stick" was made the subject of an ora
ton by Jo Douchey that pleased the
audience. Red. White and Blue was
the patriotic subject that was handled
in an excellent manner by Estella Pau
line Mcmahon, after which Gertrude
McConnaughey engaged the attention
of the audience in a mastery effort on
the subject, Render Unto Caesar
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-04
SECOND SIGHT.

whom Won feel you have tried everything
~ everyone. consult us. A daily occur.
rs,I is the surprise shown by benefited
natients at our office;
DO you have headache? DO your 6 Sces
VI, run together when reading? Feel 20
T y ecum before your eyes? Do things APP
II Mar 5rU double or mixed up? Have desire
70 rub the eyes, twitching? Do you have
~ anv trouble of your eyes consult us.
nUring this month we devote much time
70 'c,hfildren's eyes. We make glasses, 1t
popular prices zone reason Of our Id popular
nSS99rga The best proof OF our success IL
me lumber of recommendations from our
old patients.
PROF. Shelf,
Scientific Optlcian,
Corner Main and Eleventh Streets.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-04
TWENTY THIRD COMMENCEMENT

or the Bridgeport High School he'd Las
Evening.
The twenty-third annual commence
mont Of the Bridgeport High School
took place last evening at that place
in the Union Opera House, and the
class that entered upon the more serious
duties of life numbered twenty-one, the
largest in the history OF the school.
Tho onera house was packed to the
doors with friends and relatives OF the
graduates. as we'll as those who always
manifest an interest in the progress OF
the public schools. They were very
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-04
ANNUAL COMMANDMENTS
Of the Martins Ferry and Bridgeport
High Schools

Took Place Last Evening Before
Large and Interested Audiences.
The Martins Ferry Glass Num-
bered Twenty, and the Bridge
port Glass Twenty-One - The
Martins Ferry Alumni Banquet.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-04

Miss Lipphardt. in a very charming
and entertaining manner described
scenes in the vicinity of the town which
every school boy and girl is familiar
with.
Miss Ella Barr cane next her sub
iect being Jewels that Sparkle Miss
Barr touched upon her subject with
history of precious jewels and in con-
cIusion compared man 70 them in an
admirable manner. A noble character
she ukened to the purest of gems.
MANI are like diamonds in the rough
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-01-21
DEADLY PLAGUE
BUSINESS In BOMBAY PARALYZED
BY THE CONTRACTION.
Citizens Flee From PInEue-Strlekcri
bonn IA Doctors Dread che Com
Plague Cases-Corpses Unburicd
Because No One WIZ Touch Them.

Bombay. Jan. 15.-OveF bali the pop
ulation of this city, estimated 10 he
about 100000. has He'd from the
plague, and the orstwhile crowded
streets, docks ard bazaars arc not
recognizable. Many OF the native doe
tors, graduates Of the colleges, have
fed, and those remaining refuse 10 at
tend plague cases, or when they do
attend 10 them VIII not touch the suf-
ferefs, dreading c~OJitagion.
1t is estimated that 100000 persons
are encamped at Andheri, from
whence they will seon be forced to
migrate, owing to the lack Of water
and sanitation, threatening to breed
cholera. The cemeteries are already
filled TO o~veriowing and the wind is
spreading the contagion.
A large number of plague corpscs at
the Tower of Silence, the Parsce
burying place, have not been eaten by
the yuitures i%nhabting it. Corpscs
have been found ia the street.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-01-21
rasents Issucd.

List ~ patents issued last week 10
NorthTcTtern inventors.
John III. Becker, Courtlan1. Minn..
corn harvester; Samuel Eioomcr. Still
water. Mimi. folding table; Milo Car
rie,, 81 Paul. MIN. steer Sweeper: &.
w. Davidson. Minneapolis. Mii;i. BOT
tie and seal therefor. e.. w. IIia olson.
Minneapolis. MINI, seal for b%ptilsS: L..
Eddy aud II. Phillips. Ncrnda:c. Mimi,
stump extractor; &. :. Gilman. Mime
apolis, Mimi. arm rest. Joseph X. aud
j. a. Jacques. -. Paul. Mimi. ear
fender; Lars q. Larson ana G. I.grpd-
quist, Minneapolis, MINI. noIrrchilahir
bottle: Charles A. McCulloch and ~. r..
Corneaby. Minneapolis. Mimi, chain
brush TOR bicycles Charles y. Shear
wood. -. Paul, Mum. air brake piston
remover; Duluth Brewing ana Mating
company, Ttuluth. Mimi, ftrade-IuarE),
porter and lager beer; Towie Syrup
company, ST. Pail, Mimi. ttradc-marzi.
preparations of cercl!s, preserves and
j~ellies.
4. -. Merwin. Patent Lawyer, 9lG.
Pioneer Press Building. 81. Raul. MINI.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-01-21
How's This!

Fe oner One Hundred Dollars reward
any case OF catarrh that cannot be
'ed by halls Catarrh Cure.
. Y. j. CHENEY 81 CO., Toledo, o.
re, the Undersigned, have known +. J.
ehey Tor the last Is years., and believe
4 perfectly honorable in all business
Fisactions and financially able to carry
any obligations made by their firm.
20 Iruax, Wholesale Druggists, To-
palng, Kinnan g. Marvin, Wholesale
Fnggists, toledo, o.
aus Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
lhg directly upon the blood and mu-
! surfaces of the system. Testimo-
u sent free. Price 75c per bottle. Sold
|all druggists.
|aiFs Family Pills are the best.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-01-21
Signs Of Gcnius.

oh, doctor, l feel so discouraged
cough, measles, humps and
up, one after the other, and now he
again"
'octor-Why, the boys a genius,
A geniusP'
>octor-Yes-infinite capacity for
ling pains, you know.-Truth.