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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-27
Could Not Eat,
THE STATEMENT. OF AN INDIANA
WOMAN WHO WAS 4 DYSPEPTIc,
One Box Of Dr.. Williams Pink Pills Afforded
Relief, and Five Effected Cure.
Mr.. 0. S. DRoKE ALSO FINDS THEM 1 VALUABLE REMEDY
From The Journal, Logan.por,, Ind.

From The Journal, Looansport, lad.
The alarming prevalence of dyspepsia and
kindred disorders of the digestive organs
among the people of this section of the
country has caused inquiry TO be made
among the physicians Of this city as to the
cause, and the remedy which is being ap-
piled thereto. Leading physicians assert
that three-fourths OF the patients who come
under their care are affected in some degree
with stomach trouble arising from bilious
ness, indigestion, Irregularities q the liver
md bowels. While these eases are common,
the remedies applied have, in most cases
been but temporary measures of relief.
A report came from Idaville, Indiana, of
number OF eases where sufferers from the
causes mentioned had found welcome relief
Pills for Pale People A reporter was sent
to investigate the matter and returned witt,
the following statement of facts:
Druggist Reed, of the village, was first
visited and from him was obtained the names
Of people who had purchased the Pink Pills
and who had spoken of the benefit they had
received from the use of the medicine. The
druggist cited to the reporter Mrs. Louisa
Elder who lived in the village. Mrs. Elder
was found at her home, busily engaged ia
sewing. When asked il she could say that
the Pink Pills had benefited her, she said :
"Yes, sir, / am sure that ] have been
greatly benefited by them. Before I began
using the medicine / was troubled with my
stomach. ! had to be careful what ate,
and then ! was sick most all the time witt,
my stomach. would nave iainting spells,
am whlle walking about the house ! would
suddenly be seized with spell OF dizziness
anu iali 70 tne floor. could not go out Of
uoois unIeSs soTic one was WIKI nc 10 Iioid
me, when the dizzy spells came on me. ]
tricd all oil our doctors here and they could
90 ,ne no good; l went TO Monticello and
trl"i motel doctor there, but he helped me
put very NIUE.
rinaily my husband nohced the adver-
tisement OF Or. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People. and he got box TO try Them. i had
not finished the first box before felt better.
i was able 10 eat, aud my sleep was undis-
turbsu by the bad dreams that had bothered
me before. When the hrst box was gone
felt as though ! must have some more of the
medicine, for the Improvement in my feel
ings was SO great that ! seemed like n new
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-27
CHAMP CLARK WANTS FREE SOAP.
Once for All Unloads s'That Old Man OF
the Sea-" Grover Cleveland.

Once for All Unloads ''That Old Man OF
the Sea-" Grover Cleveland.
Frequently the discussions drifted Off
into political questions. Appropriations.
the money question, and general party
policies furnished topics for ample ar
guments. Bromwell and Grosvenor got
into controversy over the protection
accorded in the bill to soap. 1t was lis
tened to with considerable interest and
when it closed Clark Of Missouri made
1t the text for a characteristic speech.
You call us the unwashed Democracy"
he proceeded. "Give US free soap. IGreat
laughter.1 Once for all want to un-
load the old man Of the sea- democrat
ic applause.] Grover Cleveland is not
Democrat and never was"
WAS Thomas Jefferson a Democrat ?"
put in Cromwell.
HE was. and don't you forget it,"
responded Clark in his stentorian voice
1T Is you and those who are with you
who are forgetting it," returned Brom-
well. Mr.. Jefferson stopped the COIN
age Of silver and supported protection"
IRepublican applause.1
That is a historic lie," said Clark
1t Is on par with the statement that
Madison was a Federalist. The trouble
IS the histories are written by New
England people. There will never be
any truth in history until the Yankees
quit writing history and the southern
people begin" IUproarious laughter1
IN reply to taunt that the Demo-
Gratis were seeking delay Dockery said
that no such tactics were being pur-
sueo on his side. ION the contrary"
saio ne. we are very anxious to reach
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-27
LOGAN SEES SOME HOPE.
Chicago Lawyer Thinks the Joint Tramc
Association IL Safe.

Chicago Lawyer Thinks the Joint Trome
Association Ii Safe.
Chicago, March 27.-Judge James A.
Logan. general solicitor Of the Penn.
sylvania railroad, said yesterday that
the Joint Traffic association was not
necessarily determined to be illegal by
the recent decision Of the supreme court,
senator George F. Edmunds," said
Judge Logan, who has been the coun-
Sci for the interstate commerce commits
sion in most of its important cases. and
Is therefore especially well posted, has
examined the contract Of the Joint
Traffic association and pronounced it
lawful, although he does regard the
trust act as applying to railroads I
don't by any means think that the de-
cision of the supreme court in the de-
Trans-Misscuri case necessarily governs
the Joint Traffic association, and have
read Judge Peckham's opinion in full.
He gives three reasons for his belief,
the one most Ineligible to laymen being
that the third point decided Thy the su-
preme COURT was that the Trans Mis-
souri, agreement did violate the trust
act apparently because the association,
rather than each company composing
The joint traffic agreement gives no
power to the association to adopt rates
except subordinate to the continuing
power of the boards of the several COM
panies. The doubtful applicability Of
the decision must be apparent
You do not think then that the de-
cision will have the same effect on the
Joint Traffic association as on the West
ern Freight and Passenger associa-
tions?'
On that subject Of course I cannot
speak. 1t seems to me though that the
western roads were q little hasty in
withdrawing"
Two more roads withdrew from the
Western Freight association yesterday,
the Rock Island and Sioux City and
Northern. The rooms Of the associa-
ton were practically closed all day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-27
Fish Law for Michigan.

Lansing, Mich, March 27.-The long
fight between the state fish commission
and the commercial fishermen over
pending legislation has ended with a
compromise bill. This bill provides a
license fee of SIS per year for tugs with
steam hoists, $40 for pound or trap nets,
IS for seines and gobble nets and for
sail boats. No white fish or trout weigh
ing less than two pounds are to be
taken, and the close season is to be
from Nov. 1 to Dec. 1, except in Lake
Erie, where it is to begin and end two
weeks later. The bill making it a mis-
demeanor for a person to unlawfully
use or wear a badge Of the Grand
Army or Loyal Legion was vetoed by
Governor Pingree.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-27
THAT TANGLE ABOUT COMMITTEES,
Silver Men Want to Organize the Senat
on a White Metal Basis.


on White Metal Basis.
Washington, March 27.-The senate
spent considerable time in executive
session yesterday in the consideration
Of the status of the committees in which
vacancies exist. The discussion arose
over a point Of order made by Allen
against report which the postoffice
committee attempted to make favor
able to the confirmation of Hon. Joseph
L. BriStow as fourth assistant postmas-
ter general. Attention was called in
this connection to the fact that the
postoffice committee was entirely with
out Democratic representation. This
point brought out a statement of the
position Of the various parties in the
senate. The Republicans commended for
majority representation if they were
to continue to be held responsible for
the conduct Of the committees, while the
Democrats held out for the privilege of
filling the vacancies caused by the re-
tirement of Democratic senators.
Cannon stated the position of the sill
yer Republicans to be favorable to a
coalition Of all the silver supporters in
the senate for the organization of the
body on silver basis, but he said that
they did not desire to make this at
tempt until after the passage of the
tariff bill. because of differences on that
question. The subject was dropped
without action to take up the arbitra-
ton treaty, but the steering committee
took it up again after adjournment with
the hope of reaching an adjustment.
All parties realize that the present Grip
pied condition Of the committee is likely
to work much Inconvenience if allowed
to continue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-27

Washington. March 27.-It is said to
be probabl that formal application for
ANNEXATION to the United States will
be made soon by the government of
Hawaii through its minister to the Uni
ted States. The application will be pre-
sented to the state department and 1t
is expected will be transmitted to con-
gress. Mr. Hatch. the Hawaiian min
lister, and Mr.. Smith saw the president
Friday, and Mr.. Mckinley listened at
tentively to the arguments they had to
present in favor of the annexation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-27
SENATE AND CIVIL SERVICE.


6allinIer 0kn1 On the Trail Of the Reform
Other Transactions.
Washington, March 27.-Tne senate
adopted resolution asking the presi-
dent for Information as to the death Of
two American sailors at Santiago de
Cuba; also resolutions asking the attor-
ney general for information of any pro-
position to sell the Union Pacific rail-
road. 1t was determined to print the
supreme court majority and minority
opinions on railway trusts as a senate
document. A memorial from the Mich
igan legislature was presented by Nc
MILAN protesting against the executive
srder at the close Of the last admins
t-Se:cE coGsoN1h ting pension agencies.
After an executive session the senate
adjourned until Monday.
During the open session there was an
other brief discussion Of the civil ser
vice. Gallinger presented several forms
issued by the civil service commission
to substantiate his recent statement
that certain applicants for Office were
required to hop on one foot for twelve
feet. He said his statement had been
challenged by several "penny-a-liners''
and by one member Of the civil service
commission. The senator read the hop
ping" provision and several other ques-
tions as to the weight and height of the
typestters, which he characterized as
absurd. referring to the size and
weight requirement Gallinger said:
Phil Sheridan could not have served
the government if the civil service COM
mission had got at him." The matter
was referred to the civil service COM
mittee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-27
CALL TO GOOD CITIZENS.
Nashville Men Send an Invitation to an
Odd Convention.


Odd Convention.
Nashville, March 27.-Rev. r. w.
Binkley, chairman, and S. Nicholson,
secretary of the provisional executive
committee, have issued a call for q ma
tional good citizens convention, to be
held in Nashville, Tenn, May is, ai-
dressed to "all lovers of liberty, pros
perity, truth, righteousness and good
government" desiring to unite and
work for good government. good times,
and the uplifting of humanity and to
form a good citizens league.
The call is signed by citizens from at
least twenty-four states, including the
names Of Neal Dow, Maine: Josiah
Strong, D. D., New York; Bishop w. X.
Ninde, Detroit; George c. Lorimer,
Boston; Theodore L. Cuyler, D. D.,
Brooklyn; Kerr Boyce Upper. Phila-
delphia, and over a hundred others.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-27
Amendment to the Cotton Schedule.

Washington. March 27.-An amend
ment to the cotton schedule of the tariff
bill has been agreed upon by the Re-
publican members of the ways and
means committee. and doubtless will
be adopted by the house. Underwear
valued at less than $1.50 per dozen has
been rated at s. per cent. ad valorem
in the Dingley bill, which is the McKin-
ley rate. The present rate is so per
cent, and on representations that
quantities of these goods cheaply made
in Switzerland are being imported into
the country the so per cent. duty will
be retained.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-27
Too Good a Place To he Reserved.

Washington. March 27.-It is stated
that President Mckinley Undetermined
to retain for some time yet Claude NJ.
johnson, chief of the bureau Of engrav-
ing and printing, on request Of Secretary
Carlisle, based On Johnson's work as
gold Democrat. but that the issuance
later Of a special order excepting the Of
fee from the civil service rules, where
1t was placed under Cleveland's orders.
Is CONTEMPLATED.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-27

sdsns u thS schedules Of this bin before
the final vote Is taken. We understand
that there e an incipient revolt over
there among some Of the Republican
members from the prairie states who
want lumber left on the free list
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-27
NEW CIVIL SERVICE POLICY.
''Onensive Partisanship" Not q Cause Of
Removal in Postal Positions.

''Ohensive Partisanship" Not a Cause Of
Removal in Postal Positions.
Washington, March 27.-Another fac
tor in the policy of the postoffice depart
ment was announced yesterday by First
Assistant Postmaster General Heath. 1t
is that offensive partisanship will not be
considered provocation for removal un-
less such action is shown to have been
detrimental to the administration of the
postal service.
Fully half a dozen such charges were
made to acting Postmaster General
Heath yesterday, including the offices
at Hastings, Neb., where Thurston
made complaint. and at Ashland, Ills.
Every case, however, lacked the essen
tial requirement Of specification of dam
age to the service. This policy, when an
nounced by Colonel Heath, created some
surprise among those who had pushed
the charges
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-27
They Are Loyal tsUncle Sam.

Washington, March 27.-Hon. John
w. Foster, formerly secretary Of state,
lectured here last night on the subject
Of Hawaii" He is for annexation and
in the course Of his speech he said that
the Americans" Of Hawaii are loyal
and patriotic sons Of the fatherland,'
the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-27
MY SICK SISTERS.

want to tell you what Lydia Z.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has
done for me. For twenty years 1 had
suffered with loss of appetite. nause,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-21
NEW COUNCIL MEETS.
MAYOR Rack INSTALLED FOR
ANOTHER YEAR.
The First Business of New Administra-
ton Was Voluminous-The Mayors
Message-His Appointments to Office
and Committee Assignments-Street
Commissioner Abolished.

The first meeting of the newly-elect-
ed common council was held last even
ing, with Mayor Rack in the chair.
The council chamber was elaborately
and handsomely decorated, and the
sight presented was one that would
have done credit to high social tunc-
ton. A lavish display of bunting and
flags was made, the entire ceiling and
walls being festooned, while on either
side of all the desks were stationed
beautiful Easter lilies. Palms were
also shown and above the mayors
chair there was perched an American
eagle, which, however, had no chance
Meg wonderfully well for an opening.
Each alderman wore a large pink rose
on his coat lapel and was reSplendent
in smiles. The work Of decoration
was done under the supervision OF AL
derman A. Meyer, chairman OF the
public buildings committee.
After City Clerk Bieber had admin
istered the oath of Office to Mayor
Rack as his own successor and to the
fourteen aldermen, the council pro-
ceeded to the election Of a president.
Unexpectedly there was spirited
contest for the honor, resulting in the
choice of Alderman John Kessler on
the ninth ballot.
The mayorread his annual message,
which follows:
Gentlemen Of the Common Council:
Complying with an established custom and
provision of our city charter, submit 10 you
my message, Offering such information and
recommending such measures as deem ad-
vantageOuS to the city.
l favor public Improvements and commend
a reasonable continuation of the merltor-ous
progress made in that direction since the
settlement of our railroad Indebtedness.
1t will be my aim to favorably consider and
carry out the wishes of our citizens, whereby
existing conditions could be improved.
Let US enter upon our duties with deter
minatiOn to court harmony and see that the
money of the taxpayer is judiciously ex-
pended.
FINANCES.
Statement showing the various accounts
March 81, 1897, as reported TO the council BY
the finance committee:
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of the act. I commend 81 furtherance of tn
| provision and hope tho grounds will be con
verted into beautiful park in the near fu
| ture, surrounded so bOuntiiully by romantic
| scenery nature provided.
LII conclusion, permit me to say that it will
be your duty to deliberate on the recOmmen
dations [ have made, so suggestive tt
betterment of existing conditions, 3nt
adopt measures to perfect thoae you may
deem most requisite for the welfare of ou1
city, and not over -burdening with taxes
those who sent you here to legislate fol
them.
L have used due diligence to assign mem
bers to committees where they can do the
most good and where the most important
work is done and prepared for the council
The success OF this administration depends
largely on harmony and the help given me
by this deliberative body, which I will be
only too glad do reciprocate at all times.
MAYOR.
A communication from the publish
ers of The Daily Times, offering to do
the city printing the ensuing year at
20 cents per folio, was on motion of
Aid. Prendergast placed on file.
Aid. Skinner introduced an ordi-
nance, the intent of which is to
adopt Chapter 139, Laws of Wisconsin
for 1897, relating to the amendment
of the general charter law which pro-
vides for a water commission, per-
mits more than one assessor and
affects the terms of aldermen. The
ordinance was read twice and ordered
printed.
A resolution was introduced by
Aid. Prendergast designating The
Gazette as the official city paper and
providing for the publication of the
council proceedings in German in The
Weltbuerger, the remuneration in both
cases to be 80 cents per folio. Re-
ferred to the finance committee.
Aid. Kessler introduced a resolu-
ton dispensing with the Office of city
engineer and providing that the duties
of the office be performed by the
board of public works, with instruc-
tlons to engage an engineer By the
day whenever necessary.
The office of street commissioner
was dispensed with on motion of Aid.
Wertheimer, the vote standing II to
3. Began, Glaser and Meyer voted
no.
A resolution was passed authOriz-
ing the appointment of special com
mittee to investigate the matter Of
street sprinkling and report to the
council. The mayor appointed Aid.
Skinner, Hartwig and Began.
The Office of comptroller was on
motion dispensed with and the clerk
instructed to perform his duties.
On motion the city attorney, city
clerk and one alderman to be appoint.
ed by the mayor were designated tc
constitute the board of public works
The following officers were elected
to serve one year from May l.: City
clerk, Henry Bieber; city attorney
Edward F. Wieman; chief-of-police
Herman G. Block; engineer of Silsby
engine, David Emerson.
The mayor appointed the following
officers, which were confirmed: G.
Butzler, janitor city hall; J. Reich
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-21

ardt, city auctioneer; +. Biefeld, seal
er of weights and measures for cas-
side: Thomas Brooks, sealer of
weights and measures for west side;
night policemen f. Justmann, c..
Pieritz and Luke Dunigan; special
day policeman Jacob Eif1er.
The following standing committees
were named by the chair:
FINANCE Wertheimer Kesser, Mulberger.
JUDICIA3Y--Skinner Schmidt Prendergast
ATERWORKs-Schmidt, Skinner, Mayer.
STREETS AND BRIDGE GEs-Kessler. Began,
Hartwig.
SEwERAGE-Sk Skinner, CHASER, Kunitz.
PUBLIC BUILDINGS Meyer, Prendergast>
Needham.
FIRE Observation-Disclosures Meyer,
Began.
STREET LIGHTING-Hartwig, Glaser, Vert
heimer.
GRIEVANCES Needham, McGolrick, Null
berger.
LICENsEs-Schmidt. Mayer, McGolrick-
CLAIMs-Wertheimer Kunitz, Hartwig.
A sewer on Fifth street from Wis
consin to Milwaukee was ordered con-
structed.
The clerk was instructed to adver-
tise for sealed proposals to haul the
hook and ladder truck and hose
wagons the ensuing year, bids to be
received up to May 4.
On motion of Aid. Needham the
board of public works was instructed
to grade and seed the grounds sur
rounding the waterworks powerhouse-
The sewerage committee and board
of public works were instructed to
investigate the condition of Main
street sewer and empowered to engage
an engineer for the purpose.
We do O. money loaning, lnsur-
ance and real estate business.
/ Prompt attention given to probating
estates, correcting titles, and collect
! ing accounts.
SKINNER & THAUER,
Lawyers and NoSaries Public.
Office in Wisconsin National Bank
building.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-21
THE FAIR.
A POINTER ~ ~
For Bargain Hunters.

Every article that was passed by our
customers last week is going on our
bargain counters this week, with the
biggest part of the price left off.
Everybody who saw the large assort-
ment of bargains in every department
at this store last week, will appreci-
ate the value of this offering.
Buy as many, or as few goods as you
choose; there is no limit on the guam
tity. Early comers will get the best.
n. B.-Remember our ESPECIAL
SALES DAYS, Tuesdays and Saturdays.
v. F. GruetZmaChGr,
313 Main St., WATERFOWL, Wis.
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The waterwOrks bonds were issued Sep
tember 8, 1896, and the proceeds thereof used
in part payment for waterworks; are bearing
six per cent. interest, and principal is made
payable in five annual payments of 81 COO,
first bonds maturing September 5, 1898.
The city is authorized to issue bonds in an
amount not exceeding five per cent. OF the
assessed valuation of the city at the last as
sessment making the limit for bond issues
S14 GOO
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have used due diligence to assign mem
bers to committees where they can do the
most good and where the most important
work is done and prepared for the council
The success OF this administration depends
largely on harmony and the help given me
by this deliberative body, which I will be
only too glad do reciprocate at all times
MAYOR
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-21
PUBLIC SCHOOLS

First ward high school has been provided
with thorough system of water supply on
the various floors, at an expense of $4,000.
The attendance in our public schools is
continually increasing and more room will
have to be provided for in the near future,
and schools should be literally dealt with.
am Informed there are about $50 scholars
attending our public schools.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-21
Total amount in in all funds,
Mn,,nI d 1SQ- Q20
Total estimated expenditures. S15,575 OG
CITY INDEBTEDNESS AND FINANCE.
,hn nreSnnt bonded indebtedness is.

TIC pTeseuI DOnutu lnueDt6une5S IS:
Sewer bonds, first 1Ssue...... 49,. S3l 900 90
Sewer bonds. second issue. ~ s 900 90
WaterwOrks bonds ............. 10 600 90
Metcalf judgment. go. ...... . 26 400 90