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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-11
BILL TO TAX MORTGAGES.

Proposed I'm the Wisconsin, Legislature-A
Statute Against Trusts
Madison, Feb. lin the assembly
Overlook introduced a new steamboat
bill which makes large increase in
the rate of taxation, Hall introduced
a short, but important bill for the taxa
ton of mortgages. 1t provides that
mortgages and like evidence OF debt
shall. for the purposes of taxation. be
considered and treated as an interest
in the property covered by it and the
property, less the value of the debt, shall
be taxed to the owner The value of
the mortgage shall be taxed to the hold
er of 1t, but in the county where the
property covered by it is located.
McGillivray presented bill aimed at
trusts It provides that any outside
company belonging to a trust shall not
be allowed to do business in Wisconsin,
and the attorney general Is to investi-
gate all complaints under the act. If q
company organized within the state Joins
q trust 1t is made the business Of the
attorney general to declare its charter
forfeited. a flood Of bills came in both
houses yesterday morning and there
were many important in each. In the
senate ninety-six bills were introduced
and in the assembly 14S bills. In the
assembly a number of bills were in
| troduced which are of particular i'm.
pCrtance to the city of Milwaukee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-11
Illinois Central Buys Rails.

Chicago, Feb. 1.-THE Illinois Central
Railroad company, taking advantage of
the recent break in the price of steel
rails, has place orders with different
mills for sc, 600 tons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-11

E1OR RENT-THE SALOON PROPERTY,
II corner of Fifteenth street and Second
avenue two floors, all refltted and furnished
with new fixtures One of the Oldest and best
known locations. on reasonable terms. Apply
TO Chicago Brewing company or Beardsley &
Bailey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-11

TNOR RENT-THE STORE AND BARN AT
II coo Twelfth street. Inquire of j. D.
Beecher, Seventeenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-11

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys
and bowels Never sioks1. weaken
OF gripe; 10 esnta
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-11

IyOR RENT - SEVEN ROOM HOUSE ON
II Second avenue; modern conveniences;
also six room house, by E. w. Hurst.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-11

Nor RENT-TWO NICELY FURNISHED
II rooms. centrally located, hot water heat,
gas. access to bath, suitable for two persons
who could come as room mates with or with
out board. Address "A Z c. care ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-11

LSOR PENTHOUSE OF FOUR ROOMS
II and kitchen in good order, and location.
Inquire at ITO Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-11
Dress Goods Department.

Dress Goods Department.
46-inch black English jacquard
Lusters, beautiful patterns,
opening price. per yard oSc
SS-inch black 'Brocade Soliels, new
designs, opening price. Peroo
42-inch Priestley's Black Fancies.
elegant patterns. opening price, %,
per yard, 81 and ............. .f5c
25 pieces of Imported Serges, all
colors and black, opening price, mr.
per yard,.. ................ .Zoc
4O-inch Bulb effects. all the new
colors. cheap at SOC q yard,
opening price,. SOC
So inch Black Brocade Mohairs,
beautiful patterns for skirts,
opening price, per yard ...... .Z6c
S6-inch German Checks, exact pat
terms Of the Soc cloth, opening ~,
price, per yard .ZIac
800 yards Double fold Plaids, lace
over shot effects, etc., opening an,
price. per yard. .IZsC
DRESS PATTERNS.
LOT Consisting of new spring
colors. opening price, per an m
LOT 2!Consisting Of better designs,
and well worth double the
price, choice. S3.4Z
LOT 3-Embracing many of the
choicest designs. cheap al IS, 49,.
opening price. ............. ..$5.f+
Aside from the above we have Just
opened up some SO pieces of the eel
ebrated Broadhead Dress Goods, that
will 60 ON sale q correspondingly
cheap. ........-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-11
FOR SALE.

NOR SALE-THREE HOTELS BY GORDO,
II & Bowman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-11

JOHN r. kENwORTHY should get
that $50 IL for no other purpose than
to deposit with himself as retainer's
fee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-11
ELY'S
CREAM BALM

Opens and cleaneee the
Nasal Passages. Allays
Pain and Inflammation,
Heals the sores, Pro-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-11
MADE ME MAN
AJAX TABLETS

PosIIIvELH CURE ALL
Nerv0us Dt~easoa-FaiIino
Mtmnfy. lmpoeencJ. SIeep:eFs,
LIE etc. caused By Abuse and
aber Excesscs and r,d,fcrr.
,ciis. They quickly and
surely RESTORE Lost Vitality IN
OH % young. and TT q man for
stloy. business or rnaFriaCe.
rrewnl insanity and Cnlssumn-
tion u taken IN tjme- Ihetr use
: sI ,ess linn. .,,nmsdi 46eeiinRe.vssneus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-11

TlOR RENT-A COTTAGE OF FIVE ROOMS
II in good repair. COS First avenue. Inquire
at 912 First avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-11

] t0o III 80 ~ 2
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-11
WANTED.

UYANTED-A COOK AT 22O1 SEVENTH
w avenue. No laundry work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-11

UTANTED-AGENTS; FOUR GOOD HUS
w tiers. Apply at once 1918 Second ave
nue..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-11
FOR RENT.

TlOR RENT-A GOOD STORE IN A GOOI
II location. Address "A b. ANGUS office.
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N. Y. DENTAL PARLORS,

For painless filing with the electric
cataphone. Painless extracting. All
work at one-half the usual prices.
Guaranteed for 10 years.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-12

somewhat Of verdis build, with 4 81
rious, kindly face, no artist-like vivaci-
ty in look or word. very simple man
ners, the imprint of great sincerity In
every fleeting manifestation of feeling
and thought, the language, the bearing.
the manner Of dress of man who con-
siders appearances OF absolutely no ac-
count.
My first sensation after the pleasure
Of seeing him was one of stupefaction.
Apart from the friendly look and the
affable demeanor could recognize
nothing in common with the Verne who
stood before me and the one that had
a place in my imagination. My wonder
even increased when, induced to speak
about his works, he spoke Of them with
an distracted air, as he would have
done Of some else's writings, or, rather.
Of things in which entered no merit OF
his, as he would have spoken of collec-
ton Of engravings or coins he had ac-
quired and with which he occupied
himself from the necessity Of doing
something rather than from any pas
sion for the art.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-12

TENDER. ffter covering 1887 miles, some
OF it on horseback, but most Of it in the
same carriage that he used in his New
England trip.
John Adams spent much OF his time on
the road between his Quincy home and
Philadelphia As soon as Congress ad.
journed he would get into his carriage.
and the long journey would be made in
very fast time for those days. In 1899,
when President Adams was summering
at Quincy. yellow fever became epidemic
in Philadelphia, and the capital was re-
moved temporarily to Trenton. Urgent
public business made it necessary to re-
call the President, but it was good
week before the messenger reached him.
and another week had passed before the
President could reach the scene Of action.
Jefferson never ventured further away
than his Monticello home, in Virginia. He
was splendid horseman, and when there
was hurry call from the capital he could
make the journey by many changes Of
horses in Il very short time.
President Polk made record by stick
ing to the White House winter and sum-
mer, and the hottest weather could never
drive him into the country. Not much
was known about sanitary matters in
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-12

successful in the history of the organiza-
ton. in attendance, enthusiasm and gooa
racing. Several State records were
smashed and Arthur Gardiner of Chicago,
the crack, came within 2-5 Of second Of
breaking Hamilton's worlds record for q
mile paced. He succeeded in lowering the
fast mile made by johnson at Chicago
last year by 4-5 Of a second. Gardiner,
paced by quads, crossed the line like q
flash and the time was caught. He never
ceased his pace until the finish WAS made
in 80 80, breaking the State record OF
1:45 80. held by Kiser. Starbuck also
took trial ut the record, paced by :. quad
and triplet. His time was 1:44A, also
breaking Kiser's record.
Both these events followed the sched-
u.ed races for the day. In the latter the
honors among the professionals were won
by Loughead of Sarnia. Ont, who cross
ed the tape winner in three trials, two
finals, and second man in third final. In
one Of these finals, the mile professional,
he broke the State competition record OF
200 40, by covering the distance in
BOB 80. He captured the quarter mile
championship in 30 seconds.
Among the amateurs honors were more
more evenly divided. with the best racing
done by Peabody, johnson, Middendorff,
Shrade, Krick and Miller. During the
entire day there were but two or three
spills, and nobody was hurt by these.
At night Willow Grove Park was given
over to the ,wheemen and the visitors saw
exhibitions of trick and fancy riding. q
display Of fireworks and a general good
time
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-12
spain Mourns Her Prem

spain MOufu0 nCH ETe mACfs
Senior Antonio Canovas del Castillo,
prime minister OF Spain, was assassinated
hy Michele Angina Coli, Ncapoltan an
archist, at Santa Agueda, Spain, at
O'clock Sunday afternoon. He was shot
to death. The murderer fired three times
1T the aged Spanish minister. Two bull
let's passed through his forehead and an
other penetrated his chest. He fell dying
ut the feet Of his wife, who was with him.
For two hours he fingered in terrible
agony, struggling against the rapid ap-
proach of death. With the cry Of Long
live Spain on his lips, the grim old pa
triot, the fierce monarchist and leader
Of the Alfonsist party. and the head of the
government that tried to crush the Cuban
rebellion by policy of determination,
passed away.
Spain was his love and his life. His
Country was his idol and it's progress his
pride He fought for the monarchy that
now rules Spain. He fell by the hand
of one to whom all monarchies are detest-
able and all men in power are tyrants tit
only for the knife or the bullet.
Assasainated by an Alien.
Like President Carnot Of France, he
was assassinated by an alien. In each
case the murderer came from Italy. and
followed the victim from the seat of the
government to spot where the crime
would be made easier by the absence Of
guards. In each case the crime was COM
mitted on Sunday.
IL killed him in accomplishment of a
just vengeance" exclaimed the assassin
of Canovas. boastingly, when arrested.
Coli declared his deed was the outcome
tof a vast conspiracy to assassinate the rul-
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-12

FRS OF Europe. He spoke of Cesare Santo,
the Italian assassin Of President Carnot,
as hero who belonged to a band Of SINH
aar heroes devoted to the work OF de-
stroying tyrants."
Europe shaken by the News.
The terrible news swept over Spain and
the people went into mourning for the
victim of the awful crime. Europe was
shaken by the story OF the assassination.
and words of sorrow and sympathy were
flashed from every court. The revolution
lists in Spain were silenced and the liber-
ais, who had fought the monarchist lead
err were Mortified at the crime.
Senior Canoyas passed through the
storm and stress OF n ministerial crisis
only two months ago. His cabinet was
again in the saddle. He had won vic
tory over his political opponents. His
plans for the suppression of the rebellion
in Cuba and the re-establishment of Span
ish supremacy in the Philippine Islands
were strengthened.
Sought Rest and Met Death.
The Spanish premier determined to take
rest and three weeks course of the
baths at Santa Agueda. He was to re-
turn to the summer residence Of the Span
ish court at San Sebastian to meet Uni
ted States Minister Woodford, who was
to be presented and officially received by
Maria Christina. the queen regent.
He sought rest ut this time so that he
would be able to take up the Cuban prob
lem with the minister from the United
States and learn the attitude Of the latter
country toward Spain and the Cuban
struggle for independence.
The murderer was well dressed and did
not attract particular attention. 1t is
remembered now that he often wandered
about the passages and corridors in the
bathing establishment. His actions were
suspicious, but. as he was attired like the
fashionable frequenters of the Santa
Agueda baths, nothing was ever said to
him.
The Neapoltan had wandered around
the establishment OH his usual search for
the Spanish prime minister. He saw him
in the gallery. and. walking slowly so as
not to attract notice from the attendants.
he stepped up to the premier.
Without a word he fired at Senior Cano-
vas when only one pace from him. The
first bullet passed through the body and
came out behind under the left shoulder.
The prime minister uttered cry OF
agony and ciutched at the wound in his
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-12
At Bluff Point.

President Mckinley is now installed III
the Hotel Champlain in the picturesque
Lake Champlaln resort, Bluff Point,
where he will pass his summer vacation
free from the wearisome opportunities OF
office seekers. Those who accompanied
the President and Mrs. Mckinley to their
summer resting place were Secretary and
Mrs. Alger, Secretary Porter. Assistant
Secretary A. l.. Pruden, Executive Clerk
Cortelyou, Mrs. McKinley's maid, the
White House steward and several IT tho
White House employees. In short time
several other members of the cabinet, to-
gether with their families, will join the
party at the lake. So will Vice President
Hobart and his family. A son and daugh
ter of Secretary Alger are already at the
lake.
There arc five cottages in the grounds
surrounding the hotel, but all of them
were taken, and the President and his
party have rooms in the hotel annex. A
corner room and the one adjoining were
prepared for the President. When the
manager was in Washington he learned
of Mrs. Mckiniey's liking for decorations
in blue, SO he sent to New York for a
paper in delicate robins egg blue, light.
ed up ny Il snail pattern in pink. With
this paper the room was decorated. Al
though the Presidents suite of rooms is
not private, they are cut off from the other
rooms in the annex by hanging portieres
along the hall. For further privacy q
boy is stationed at each entrance to the
annex. He has orders to kee? any but
the guests Of the hotel away from the
hallway. The President does not have q
private dining room. The public dining
hall has four rows Of tables from one end
to the other. On each side of this hall
extends the broad hotel piazza. At one
end. cutting of the piazza on the lake side
is circular room containing about ten
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-12

tables. At one Of these the President
and his party eat. Secretary Porter and
his family have another. The other ta-
bles are used by the regular guests Of the
house.
While the President is away from
Washington all public business will be
transacted, as usual, through the White
House. A daily packet Of mail will be
sent between Washington and Bluff
Point containing executive papers and
announcements. The President says that
he does not expect to work much at Bluff
Point. He says he is tired out and pro-
poses to take 4 good rest.
One of the principal diversions at Bluff
Point, aside from bathing and boating,
is to fish, and, although MIR. Mckinley is
not the luckiest man in the world when
it comes to fishing, he occasionally tries
his hand ut the sport. In following the
fish as a summers diversion the fresi-
dent is doing what many Of the Presi-
dents of other days have done during the
heated term. In Washington's time, how
ever, the President did not have much
leisure for fishing or any other pleasure.
Washington spent his first presidential
summer in touring the New England
States and healing the many political
dissensiOns which existed at that time.
Travelling about in those days was very
tedious matter. and the journey from
New York to Boston. in a small carriage
over the rough New England roads con-
sumed II week. At every small town he
stopped to- mike a speech. and he return
ed to New York by circuitous route, so
as to cover IL new district of disaffected
places.
Later. when the nations capitol had
been established mt Philadelphia, he un-
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ton. Epidemics were Of frequent occur
renee, and the danger to life and health
was tenfold compared with the present
day. Every one who could manage to do
it lived in the country, simply as matter
Of necessary precaution.
President Buchanan never stayed in
Washington more than he could help. and
coincident with the adjournment of Con-
gress he would start for Bedford Springs
and enjoy life surrounded by the bellies
Of the period. Sometimes he would leave
for Bedford Springs while Congress was
still in session. and his political enemies
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-12
The Old Gardener.

do you remember" asked the own
er of Il large country place. "a man In
one Of Stockton's stories whose great
ambition was to own q dictionary!
Well, have just that fellow in my en-
ploy now. My gardener might have
furnished the original. in that respect
ut least, for the character the writer
was describing. I always noticed MI
chael's passion for long words, but It
was by accident that he revealed to me
one day how much he would like to
have a dictionary of his own In which
he might hunt up his beloved polysyl-
tables. gave him one and after that
his conversation was more reSplendent
than ever. He was not always quite
sure of his ground, but he invariably;
succeeded in producing an impressive
result. On one occasion, remember
my next neighbor had quietly appro-
priated several bushels of my early
bough apples, which grew unfortunase-
" near to the boundary line between
the two places. 1t was not matter
worth making much fuss about. vet I
should have liked to stop it, and in
talking 1t over with Michael l said,
half to him and half to myself, I won
der what would be the best thing to
do?'
Well, SIR said he, this is what I
think: You'll just do nothing whatever
at present. You'll wait till them late
russell apples of his is ripe and then
you'll gather heap O. them some night
and r-r-retaliate the compliment
Michael always had grudge
against this particular neighbor any
way, and held his gardening ideas in
especial contempt. So one day, when I
CHANGED to be the first to discover that
Mr.. - had cut down one of his most
beautiful hedges to make room for
something else, fastened to tell MI
chael and get his opinion upon the des-
ecration. He had deep, genuine af-
lection for all growing things, and his
eyes glowed wrathfully when he heard
of the murdered laurel bushes, even
though they grew outside Of his do
main.
What do you think of the perform
ance?' asked.
MIR. - replied the old fellow,
speaking slowly and emphasizing ev-
cry word, the man that would do that
ought to be communicated from the
church and denied Christian burial
Coming from good Catholic like MI
chael, think this will stand as a pref
ty severe sentence."-New York Tr!b.
une
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-12

never tired Of berating him for this, charg-
ing him with the neglect of public duties.
The war kept Lincoln in Washington
winter and summer. The insufferably hot,
days he spent in cottage ON the grounds,
OF the Soldiers Home, on the outskirts Of
the city, but a prolonged stay at any place
distant from the capital was out of the
question.
The first hot weather during Gen.
Grants term was always the signal for a;
family move to Long Branch, where the
admirable roads gave him a splendid
chance to enjoy his favorite sport, that
Of driving pair of fast horses. The
ocean, .n which his house fronted, also
gave him immense pleasure. Like Blu
chanan, his political adversaries took ad-
vantage Of his prolonged stays at his sum-
mer home and charged him with all kinds
Of misdemeanors in regard to his duty to
the nation.
President Hayes consumed his summers
in touring tho country on the finest trains
that had ever been seen up to those times.
In the summer Of 1877 he journeyed
through New England in vain effort to
subdue the feeling which had been arous-
ed by the events Of the election the pre-
SiouS ycuE. y EOH 1NSW CuSlAnO MI.
Hayes went to the Middle States and
then to the South as far as Atlanta. Com
ing back. he stopped at all of the impor-
tant towns before reaching Washington.
Strangely enough, the Southern people
were more cordial to him than those of
the North. and the pleasantest part Of the
trip was the Southern end Of it. Succeed
ing summers for the most part were spent
by Mr.. Hayes in travelling to different Sec
tions Of the country to open State fairs,
preside at monument dedications and sim
liar functions. In this respect he was the
record President.
Garfield would probably have been Z
patron of the seashore, as he was going to
Long Branch when he was shot. Presi-
dent Arthur made the longest trips OF any
President in vacation times.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-12

White House rocked with malaria in the
summer months. This had no effect upon
Polk, and as result, when his term ex-
pired he was the next thing to physical
wreck.
Right here it should be stated that the
custom Of the President leaving the cap
ital during the summer did not originate
for vacation purposes, but for the pres
ervation Of life. All Of the American
cities century ago were anything but
healthy, because OF their lack Of santa
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-12

For few minutes only did the prime
minister recover consciousness. Then he
opened his eyes, dulled with agony, and
murmured the words:
Long live SPAIN
The assassin offered no resistance to
arrest. He is Neopolitan, and gave his
name as Rinaldi. 1t is believed this il an
assumed name and that his real name II
Michele Angina Coli.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-12
BUST OF M'kINlEY.

To Be Placed in the Capitol at Column
bus, Ohio.
The State House in Columbus, Ohio. is
soon to have bust in marble Of President
Mckinley. II is a very strong work Of
art by noted Italian sculptor and is
chiseled from white marble taken from
the Carrara quarries Of S. a. Mcfarland.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-12
BICYCLE TAX is VOID.

Judge Tulcy Holds the Chicago Meas.
ure TO he UnconstitutionaI.
Judge Tuley has decided the new Chica-
go city ordinance establishing a vehicle
tax to be void. The ordinance permitted
the city to collect 81 year license from
each bicycle owner and for other vehicles
proportionately. The court held that the
city had no right to license bicycles. but
only an occupation, and could not impose
a license upon specific property when not
used in business or in an occupation.
Counsel for the city took an appeal and
the case will be heard in higher courts.
The ordinance was passed for the osten-
sible purpose Of raising permanent street
requiring fund. The new law aroused
much opposition, especially among wheel
men. An injunction suit was brought
against the city and the enjoining bill was
sustained in Judge Tuley's decision.