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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-27
THE NEW COMMANDMENT.


Capt. Stsnhspo Z. Bians. II tAs AFsoaa',
snd Hh Record.
An ARGUS representative who
called on Capt. Stanhope E. Blunt,
the new commandant at Rock ISL
and arsenal::y esterday. found the Off
Ger absorbed in his duties. but he
paused to give the visitor cordial
reception. Capt. Blunt is an officer
Of exceedingly pleasant address and
manner, and while he seemed favor
ably impressed with the arsenal, he
declined to discuss any OF his plans.
Capt. Blunt IL . native of Boston
and is Al years of age. He gradu-
ated from West Point in 1872; served
as first and second lieutenant in the
Thirteenth infantry at various points
in the territory west Of the Missouri
river; was transferred to the ord
nance department in 1874 and was
stationed at Frankford arsenal. Phil
adelphia. aud as instructor at the
military academy in mathematics
and in ordnance until 1887; was pro-
NOTED to . captaincy in the ordnance
department in April 1880. and in the
following September was ordered to
the staff Of Gen. Terry. IS chief of the
ordnance Office and inspector of rife
practice Of the departments Of the
Dakotas. While stationed there
Capt. Blunt prepared, under orders
of the secretary Of war, . book oil
Instructions for the army in targe
practice, which under the different
titles in its several revisions o
''Rifle and Carbine Firing" and "Fir
ing Regulations for Small Arms.
continues in the use of the army t,
the present time. From 1854 to 1873!
Capt. Blunt was stationed at arm,
headquarters. Washington, as in
spector of rifle practice for the arm,
and as aide de camp to Gen. Sher
idan with rank OF colonel. Econ
1889 until 1894 he was at the nation
al armory. Springfield, Mass, AM
during this period was a membe
and recorder OF the board of officer
which selected the magazine riff
with which the army is nov
equipped. For the past two and one
years he had been at Watervliet al
senal, Troy. N. Y.
Capt. Blunt's family will arrive i
several weeks. He has with his viii
three daughters, the eldest of whor
is q junior at Vassar college, Pougt
keepsie; N. 7.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-27
One On Johnoy.

Johnny Rinck was on . campaign
ing tour of the lower wards the other
night.
In one OF the saloons he ran acros.
. delegation of the "boys." who gen.
fly reminded him that election day
was drawing nigh and that they wsrt
dreadfully dry.
Johnny prsnced up toward the bar
mounted the foot railing, and with q
wave Of his right wing ordered the
bartender to tap key for the fellows
The bartender looked at JOHNNY
good haturedly. Then . grave sx.
preston came over his face. He
called Johnny to one side, 90 tn,
story goes.
"Have you IN order from your
father?" asked the bartender.
Johnny snickered, told him how I,
was; and 20 everything WAS lovely.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-27

The best Salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt
Rheum. Fever Sores. letter. Chapped
Hands. Chilblains. Cornf. and all
Skin Eruptions. and positively cures
Piles. or no pay required. tlguar-
snteed to give perfect satisiaasion or:
noaey refunded. Price IS cents Der
box. For sale By Harris = UllsmsysE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-27
Old People.

Old people who require medicine
to regulate the bowels and kidneys
wiz find the true remedy in Electric
Bitters. This medicine does not
stimulate. and contains no whisky
nor other intoxicant. but acts - .
tonic and Alternative. It 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-
trio Bitters is an excellent Appetizer
and aids digestion. Old people hnd
|it Just exactly what they need. Price
50 R19Rsy bottle At Harris 4 Ulle-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-27

Cascarets Candy Cathartjo, the
most wonderful medical discovery Of
the ago. pleasant ant rsfrsshine "a
the taste, ct gsetly and positively
on the bowels. cleansing the entire
system. dispsl colds, cure headache.
fever. hshitaal constipation and bill
iousness. Please buy and try . boz
Of c. G. G. today; 10. =. 80 cents.
Sold and guaranteed 70 care By III
|dsucgiots
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-27

Hoods Pills are the only pills r
take with Hoods sarseparilla. Easy
and yet efficient.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-27

And % on through the entire stock
Of goods at Sutclife's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-27
AZ 0uecn6s'

Remember the place. opposite the
new court house-Sutcliffe has the
only complete line Of all grades of
wall paper kept in the west. and 10
making prices that will make them
move. We quote You . few Of the
prices that are being made.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-02-24
SOLDIERS BUDGET.
Grant and the Confederate.

While riding about the field General
Grant stopped at a house and expressed
desire to prepare some despaches. A
number Of wounded were lying upon
the porch and in the rooms; they had
made their way there in accordance
with the usual custom of wounded men
to seek a house. 1t seems to be
natural instinct, as house CONVEYS
the idea of shelter aud of home. /
walked with the general into a back
room to see whether there was dry
spot which he might take possession Of
Tor short time to write messages and
look over the maps.
As we entered, there was seen sitting
in the only chair Confederate lieuten-
ant of infantry who had been shot in
the left check, the ball passing through
his mouth and coming out near the
right ear. A mass of coagulated blood
covered his face and neck, and he pre-
sentee shocking appearance. He
arose the moment we entered, pushed
his chair forward toward the general,
and said, with q bow and smile,
Here, take my chair, SIR" General
Grant looked at him, and replied: "Ah,
| you need that chair much more than l;
keep your seat. see you are badly
hurt" The officer answered good
naturally: " II you folks let me go
back to our lines, think l ought to be
able to get leave to go home and see
my girl; but I reckon she wouldn't
know me now" The general said:
81 will see that one of our surgeons
does all in his power for you," and then
stepped out of the room, He told one
of the surgeons who was dressing the
wounds of our own men TO do what he
could for the Confederate. We did not
hear what became OF him afterward.
He probably never knew that he had
been talking to the general in chief Of
the Yankee armies. The dispatches
were afterward written in another
room.-The Century.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-02-24
Wedding Invitations.

The wedding invitation is no longer
engraved on the sheet Of note paper,
which folds to fit square envelope.
The folio sheet now used for that pur-
pose is six and one-half inches long
and five and one.fourth inches wide,
and requires an 0blong envelope.
While the paper itself was smooth,
dull finish like parchment, instead of q
glazed surface, as formerly, the script
is about the same size as it was last
year, q trifle smaller, if anything, and
the words and lines are brought rather
nearer together, so that the invitation
compactly occupies the center of the
sheet, with wide margins about it Civ
ing simple, even artistic, effect, some
what after the manner of an etching.
Some very smart people even use what
is termed the paragraph" form, in
which the wording runs straight along
instead of being arranged in lines of
varying lengths, and the result is very
good.
The wording of wedding invitation
is quite an important matter, which
does not always receive the attention
it should. For a church wedding the
parents of the bride request the "honor
of your presence" whereas for home
wedding the "pleasure of your COM
pany " is asked, the distinction being
obvious. Moreover, for a home we'd
ding, the name of the guest is often in
serted-for instance, "Mr. and Mrs.
George Mowbray request the pleasure
of - company at the marriage
of their daughter" etc, AS this form
more closely approaches personal in
vitation, it is, of course, more of COM
pliment to the guest. AT one very
smart wedding recently the parents of
the bride simply requested the honor
of your presence at the marriage of
their daug hter at st. Thomas church,"
etc., her name being omitted, but the
calling cards OF both bride and groom
being inclosed.
The special invitation to the wedding
breakfast or reception is about the same
az last year, save that the cards are
trfie more oblong. The wedding an
nouncement is printed on the same
kind of note paper as the wedding in
vitation, the simple card no longer be-
ing considered absolutely good form;
if, however, it is used, it must be
oblong, about five and One-fourth
inches wide and three and one.fourth
from top to bottom. 1t is, perhaps,
worth noting that, contrary to the or
binary usage, "honor," when 1t APP
pears upon an invitation, is always
spelled "honour."
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-02-24
An Enemy Of Yankees.

"When recrossed the river and re-
turned to headquarters in the evening,
found General Grant sitting in front
of his tent smoking cigar and anxious
to hear the report as to the extent of
the damage to the railroad. About the
time / finished relating to him what
had been accomplished, an old woman
who occupied q small house near by
strolled over to headquarters, appar-
emily bent upon having friendly chat
with the commander Of the Yankee ar
mics. The number of questions she
asked showed that she was not lacking
in the quality of curiosity which is sup
posed to be common to her sex. She
wore an old-fsshioned calico dress
about six inches too short, with the
sleeves rolled up to the elbows. She
had nose 90 sharp that it looked as if
it had been caught in the crack of the
door, and small gray eyes that twinkled
and snapped as she spoke.
"She began by nodding a familiar
How do you dor to the general, and
saying in voice which squeaked like
the high notes Of an e fiat clarinet with
soft reed: Il believe you command
all these h'yah Yankees that are comm
down h'yah and cavortin' round over
this whole section of country The
general bowed an assent, and she con-
tinued: Pm powerful glad General
Lee has been lickin' you all from the
Rapidan cl'ah down h'yah, and that
now he's got you jest wh'ah he wants
you.'
"Then she drew up q camp-chair
alongside the general, seated herself on
it, and finding that her remarks seemed
to be received goodnaturedly, grew still
more familiar, and went on to say:
yes, and afo' long Lee'll be a-chasin'
you.all up through Pennsylvany ag'in.
Was you up than in Pennsylvany when
he got aftah you-all last summer The
general had great difficulty in keeping
his face straight as he replied: Well,
no; l wasn't there myself. I had some
business in another direction He did
not explain to her that Vicksburg was
at that time commanding something Of
his attention. Said she: notice our
boys got away with lots of 'em Cones
toga HOSES up than, and they brought
lots of 'em back with 'em. We've got
pretty good show of 'em round this
section Of country, and they're jes the
best draft horses you ever see. Hope
the boys'll get up than ag'n soon, and
bring back some more of 'em.'
"The general kept on smoking his
cigar, and was greatly amused by the
conversation. After little while the
woman went back to her house, but re-
turned later, and said: See h'yah; I'm
all alone in my house, and am kinder
skeered. l expect them Yankee SOL
diers of yourn'll steal everything
have and murder me afo' morning if
you don't give me some protection
'Oh,' replied the general, 'we'l see
that you are not hurt;' and turning to
Lieut.. Dunn of the staff, he said:
Dunn, you had better 60 and stay in
the old lady's house tonight. You can
probably make yourself more comfort
able there than in camp anyhow; and
l don't want her to be frightened.'
"Dunn followed the old woman
rather reluctantly to her house, and
played guardian angel to her till the
next morning."-Gen. Horace Porter,
in the Century.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-02-24
Foreign.

VARIOUS reports indicate that Turkeys
quiescence regarding the progress of events
in Crete, arises from Indifference. She is
tired OF bOthering about a distant island and
the latter would undertake not to meddle
in Macedonia.
THE belief prevails at Athens that dip
lomatic conference will shortly be held in
Berlin for the purpose of settling the ques-
ton of the union OF Crete with Greece 1t
is expected that the matter will be decided
in favor of Greece, and that Prince George
will be chosen prince of the island.
THE Russian diplomatic agent has in
formed the government OF Bulgaria that
the car desires that the Bulgarians should
not help the agitation in Macedonia against
the Turks, and that the Bulgarian authori-
ties should not allow bands to cross from
their country into Macedonia to aid the
malcontents there.
THE London Times last Wednesday pub
lished a dispatch from Canea stating that
the Greek commodore has not replied to the
ultimatum OF the commanders OF the fleets,
presented to him, requiring him to with.
draw. The dispatch adds that firing was
heard all day in the western districts. The
situation at Retimo is alarming. The con-
suls urgently demand that troops disem-
bark to save the houses OF Christians from
pillage.
A SHORT time ago the Deutche TdgeSzie-
tung, published at Berlin, had an article as.
sorting that paragraph stating that the
car, on the occasion of his late visit to
Germany, was dissuaded from visiting
Prince Bismarck by advice from the high
est government quarter had been in
spired by the foreign office. Last Wednes-
day the editor of the paper, Herr Wagner,
was sentenced to two months imprison-
ment for having published such an assertion.
THE Spanish government will release
Julio Sanguilly, the American citizen ar
rested in Cuba two years ago. Secretary
Olney has notified the Senate committee on
foreign relations that Spain has agreed to
his immediate release. The committee will
therefore postpone consideration OF his case
until to-day, and II release Is not granted by
that time unanimous report OF the resolu-
ton instructing the president to demand
his immediate release will be made to the
Senate.
MANY refugees are arriving at Canea
from all parts Of the island. Most of them
are Moslems who have fled from their
homes, fearing the vengeance of the Cretan
Christians or the Greek soldiery. They all
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-02-24
THE ONLY WAY
To Settle 1t Is to Get Down to Causes.
Read this. 1t Tells You How.

Everybody talks back nowadays.
The subject is serious.
A mistaken idea has cost thousands of
lives.
Bad backs are 80 common.
You find them in every walk of life.
They are lame, weak or aching.
A burden by day, a torture at night.
Many remedies relieve, but don't cure.
The longer used, the less their effect.
Plasters and liniments help at first,
But don't reach the cause.
Only one way to do that.
That way is through the Kidneys.
The Kidneys are the blood filters.
Keep the filters going.
If clogged, the back is affected.
The A. B. G. of Kidney knowledge is,
Nine times out of ten:
Back Ache Means Kidney Ache.
Lame Back Means Lame Kidneys.
Weak Back Means Weak Kidneys.
Cure the Kidneys, thus cure the Back.
Doan's Kidney Pills are doing this
every day in every city, town and
hamlet in our Republic. Ample proof
of this will be furnished shortly in our
oWu IoWn III Ino ouhpc VI cuuoreeHtntS
of the claims made for Doan's Kidney
Pills by our own residents.
Doan's Kidney Pills are sold for 80
cents per box, or six boxes for So 50,
by all dealers, or sent by mail on
receipt of price. Foster-Milburn Co.,
sole agents for the United States,
Buffalo, N. Y.
Remember the name, Doan's, and
take no other.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-02-24

Sarsaparilla
Is the best-in fact the One True Blood Puriher.
-, =, -, are the only pills to take
IMPORTANT TO INVESTORS.

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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-02-24
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

ESTATE OF LEONARD X. FOSTER.
The undersigned, having been appointed by the
honorable Probate court tor the Dstrict OF wash
Just all claims and Demands OF al persons against
Waterbury in said District. deceased, and all claims
exhibited In offset thereto hereby give notice that
will meet for the purposes aforesaid at the dwell.
ing house of Liva Ann Foster, in the town Of
waterbury; IN said District, on the 18th day OF
o'clock p. N. until four O'Clock p. M each Of said
days, and that six months from the eth day Of Feb.
ruary. A. D. 1891. Is the time limited by said Court
for said creditors to present their claims to us for
examination and allowance.
Dated at Waterbury this 10th day OF February. A.
ID. 1881. FRANK N. SMITH, Coro m,as,oners
n t0l2 w, E. MARSHALL. Soo'e''o"oA''
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-02-24
Domestic.

GIN. ALFRED PLEAsANroN, one Of the
most distinguished cavalry officer In the
Union army during the Civil War died last
Wednesday at Washington. His death re-
suited from q system worn ont with activity
and work. He has no relatives nearer than
years he has lived the life Of recluse sur
rounded by his books, and enjoying the so
ciety of few friends of his army DAYS.
Gen. Pleasanton was born June 7, 1924, was
graduated from West Point In 1874, and
served in the Mexican and Civil War with
distinction. In 1888 he was placed on the
retired list.
tn. special train from Chicago to Denver
over the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
railroad, chartered by Henry j. Mayham Of
New York, made the run OF 1,026 miles in
eighteen hours and fifty.two minutes, and
goes into history as the greatest railroad
feat ever accomplished. The best previous
railroad long.distance record was nineteen
hours and fifty.four minutes for 1854 miles
over the New York Central snd Lake Shore
railroads from New York to Chicago. Mr..
May ham, who left New York on the Penn
sylvaHia limited, chartered Q special train
at Chicago in order to reach the bedside OF
his dying SOD, VIM. Mayham, Is quickly
as possible. The Burlington officials agreed
1t was at first thought the trip might be
made In twenty-one hours. Every resource
of the Burlington system was brought into
play. and over two hours were clipped of
from the best running time which was
thought to be possible. On straight
stretches of track the train covered more
than sixty miles an hour. The mountain
climb from Akron, Col, to Denver, 118
miles, was made in 1914 minutes. the train
running an even mile a minute over much
of the distance. Mr.. Mayham arrived too
late, his son dying during the night.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-02-24

BUCKLEN'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. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price twenty-five
cents per box. For sale by G. Blakely,
Montpelier, VT.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-02-24
ION E ~'.
Minute
COUGH CURE

cures quickly. That 10 what 1t was
made for. Prompt, safe, sure, quick
relief, quick cure. Pleasant to take.
Children like 1t and adults like IL.
Mothers buy 1t for their children.
Prepared by e. O. Dewitt 4 Co., makers OF
RSWitt's Little Early Rissrs, the famous
Vetle pills.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-02-24

BY the law of Scotland the bushes or
shrubs planted in the garden belong to
the landlord, and the tenant cannot re-
move them at the end of his tenancy.
The English law is the same on this
point.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-02-24

PETER BALES, a celebrated callig-
rapher of the time of Queen Elizabeth,
wrote the whole of the Bible on piece
of vellum which was so small that it
could be hidden in the shell of hens
egg.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-02-24
For.
FARMERS AND VILLAGERS
For
Fathers AND MOTHERS.
For
SONS AND DAUGHTERS.
For.
ALL THE FAMILY.

With the close of the presidential
campaign, THE TRIBUNE recog-
nizes the fact that the American peo-
pie are now anxious to give their at
tention to home and business interests.
To meet this condition politics will
have far less space and prominence,
until another State or National &C.
casion demands a renewal of the fight
for the principles for which THE
TRIBUNE has labored from its incep-
ton to the present day, and won its
greatest victories.
Every possible effort will be put
forth, and money freely spent, to make
THE WEEKLY TRIBUNE pre-
eminently a NATIONAL FAMILY
NEWSPAPER, interesting, instruc-
tive, entertaining and indispensable to
each member of the family. We furnish
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-02-24
CastIetOn
al was all run down ~.
by overwork and was Cure
trou bIed with innan-

matory rheumatism. was IN such con-
dition that could not walk or leave my
bed for weeks, and | could not turn over
in bed without help. was persuaded to
try Hoods Sarsaparilla, and after taking
few bottles of this medicine / was
stronger, and was able to do my own
housework on large farm. ] have not
seen sick day for three years since taxi
ing Hoods Sarsaparila and never felt
better in my life. 1 am able to eat
heartily, work hard and sleep well. My
son had the hives, but he has been per-
fectly cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla."
MRS. DAN. ]. BALLARD, Castleton, VT.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-02-24
For Sale at a Bargain!

On Mortified street; House and small Building
Lot Firstclass investment. A. j. HOWE.
RealiEstato AEeat
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-02-24

and George II. Guernsey was declared the
nominee. The only other Office over which
there was q contest was for overseer Of the
poor. George o. Stratton nominated George
w. Parmenter, the present Overseer, and
II. A. Huse nominated George Wheeler.
The tellers were George o. Stratton, FL. A.
Huse, Peter Badord and Fred Blanchard.
The result Of the vote WAS as follows: