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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-14
ENGLISH IN CHICAGO.
Discussion on Grammar Between . News
paper and Q Citizen.

paper and . Citizen.
The Chicago Inter Ocean becomes
both sarcastic and indignant when any
one questions the purity of it's diction.
So when reader named Campbell VEN
tured 10 criticise expressions used by its
society editor the captious one found
that he had caught Tartar. This is the
way The Inter Ocean puts it:
InclOsed with the following letter,
received few days ago, were two clip
pings from the society columns Of The
Inter Ocean:
Here are three barbarisms that caught nv
eye in this mornings issue Of your paper
There u no such word as .sgowned"-it is
nearly Cockney vulgarism that had its
origin in. London, England-''Swellest'' is of
the same sort-and same origin-No American
having any regard for purity Of language can
use such slang-As ell these words appear in
so called "society items take it your Society
editor is male or female dude and needs o
lesson in language-The harm done BY the use
Of such words in your paper is very great as
thousands of children read it and absorb its
words-Do stop this Cockney vulgarity-
JAMES CAMPBELL.
There is no doubt you mean we'll,
Jim, but term in night school would
be beneficial even to You before you be-
gin to give lessons in English. To begin
with, you would be taught there that
our grandfather, Lindley Murray, al
ways told us to use periods. You ought
to have known Lindley, Jim. He was
distinguished gramInarian, you
know. or perhaps you don t know.
And then, Jim, there was Tennyson.
He said of a heroine in one of his poems
that she was "gowned in pure white. {"
So You see Lord Tennyson found the
word "gowned" to be useful long be-
fore you learned to walk steady ON your
hind feet or to eat with your front
hoOfs. Webster says "gowned" means
dressed in a gown; clad.
You say that these barbarians caught
your eye" and you fail to mention
which eye they caught How is the
other eye?
You are fight when you say that our
society EDITOR is either male or a fe-
male. Do you belong to one Of these
sexes? We suspect not When you write
again, spellE' merely" as it should be.
The way yon spelled it is like spelling
your name "camel" instead of Camp
bell" See that hump?
We don't like to offend your sensitive
ear, or the other one either, Jim. Buy
Webster's Dictionary and fourth read
er. Start right, and your sensitive ear
may outgrow its affection.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-14

You Can Get Tickets t. ludian. p Ills
At low rates. Anybody may take
advantage Of low rates to Indianspo-
lis Aug. IL and .l8. on account Of Inc
Y. p. C. U. convention via the Penn
sylvaDia Short line. the officisl route
from Chicago. and the only line
directly through the great natural
gas belt. Special train leaves Chi
cago 10 q. m. Wednesday, Aug. 10.
after arrival of trains from west and
northwest. Full particulars free BY
addressing George Jenkins, travel
ing passenger agent, Des NJ ines.
Iowa. or H. r Dering. A G. P.
agent, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-14
Not Discouraged.

A duffer of a sportsman went out
partridge shooting. accompanied by an
Irish keeper who was good natured
enough to make all kinds Of excuses 70,
his patrons bad shots. At last the
shooter, made reckless by i'll success,
perceived a covey of birds quietly feed
ing on the other side of hedge and re-
solved to have slap at them on the
ground. He fired, but to his mortifica-
ton they all few away untouched.
"Oh. faith" cried Pat loyfully, "be-
CORA, sor. you made them Pave thai
anyway. "-Household Words
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-14
His Connection.

Bannister, the comedian, was present
ed to proud old Scotch dame. "Who
are the BannisteSs?" she asked peevish-
ly Il do not recollect meeting with
them before" Madam" replied the
actor gravely, 1--WE are closely connect
ed with the Stairs" "Ah, there il q
good and ancient familyr' cried mad
am. "Mr. Bannister, am delighted to
make your acquaintance. "-Household
Words,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-14

From Chicago. via Michigan Gen.
trail. the Niagara Falls route. good
going Aug. 1928. A rare opportu-
uity to 20 east at very low rates
over 80 tirst-class line for first class
travel" Reserve your sleeping car
accommodations early by writing to
l.. d. Heusner. general western pas
senger agent. liz Adams street.
Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-14

n your dealer tells you that some
thing else is "just as good" a.
Do,n's Ointment for hives. pin
worms. itching piles. or other itchi-
ness Of the skin. tell him you want
tho original. 1t is safe; never-fail'
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-14

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. II is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price rs cents per
box. For sale by Harts & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-14
Danger on. blinking Water.

Death turks in impure water. II
breeds diseases often in epidemic
form.
The first symptom is looseness OF
the bowels. These diseases are
checked by taking Foley's Collie Cure
Sold by NJ. +. Bahnsen and +. Ii.
Thomas, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-14
Plants From Buds.

There are certain varieties Of noun
tain plants which have singular pro-
vision Of nature for perpetuating their
species. The duration of summer in
those elevated regions is too short to
permit of the ripening Of seeds, and the
top buds fall Off and take root as would
the seeds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-14

that Foley's Collie Cure is an instant
relief for collie, summer complaint.
cholera morbus. diarrhoea. bloody
flux, chronic diarrhoes, cholera in.
fantum, bilious collie. painters' colo
and all bowel complsi0ts. Sold by
n. F. Bahnsen and T. H. Thomas,
druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-14

Il was completely covered with
sores. Every muscle in my body
ached. Had been been sick for Eve
years. Doctors could do me no
good. Most of my time was spent
in bed; was a complete wreck. Bur
dock Blood Bitters have completely
cured me in three months" Mrs.
Annie Zoepen. Crookstown. MINI.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-14

A swallow is considered one of the
fastest Of flying birds, and il was
thought until recently that no insect
could escape it. A naturalist tells Of an
exciting chase he saw between q swal-
low and Q dragon fly, which is among
the swiftest Of insects, the latter finally
escaping.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-14

Csscsrets Candy Cathsrtio, the
most wonderful medical discovery OF
the age. pleasant and refreshing 70
the taste, act gently and positively
on the bowels, cleansing the entire
systsm. dispsl colds, cure headache,
fever, hAbitual constipation and bill
iousness. Please buy and try . box
OF G. c. c. today; 10. %. so cents.
SOLD and guaranteed TO cnrs By al
druggists-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-14

"Oh, MaudY" said the other girl.
Maud is the sort Of girl that every fell
low who courts her has his arms full
and the man who marries her will have
bis hands full. "-Indianapolis journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-14

You ought to know that when SUI
feripg from any kidney trouble that
a'esfe, sure remedy is Foley's Kidney
Cure. Guaranteed or money refunded.
Sold by N. r. Bahnsen and T. II.
Thomas. druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-14

When biiions or cossive eat Cas-
csres. candy cathaStio, cure guaran
toed, 10 cents, g esatsL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-14

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys
and bowels Never sicken, weaken
OF gEiPe; 10 cents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-29
GAZING FOP AN INVESTIGATION
,,,A~,s CHARGES AND MR. ALDRIcHS DE

MAI. OF THEM.
u,s,,r,ton. May @-In the Senate to-day Mr..
r3llran rose TO question OF prlVhesc aiiN Pr
.n,oa resolution for another sugar investigation
-, o,,,,,o, recites the work OF the last inVesti-
-,,or committee the present imprisonment OF Eli
r.r,on r CHAPMAN the acquittal yesterday NJ
11enrv A Eavemeyer ION a techhlcaH'y' '-e i0-
norts IN the last thirty days that senators HdVe
eneculated in Sugar stock and that advance Reports
M the sugar schedule had reached New-NorK spec
,,,,tors II proposes the appointment OF d lie"
.omr,,ttee of investigation, to be made up OF hve
Senators who are empowered 10 summon "ltHesses
and cali for papers. Mr.. Frye VINO piesueu' iuieo
that the resolution should go TO the committee
on Contingent Expenses but MT Ihliha'i was NOT
IN he stopped He asked consent TO make STATE
,an, an the resolution and this being granted. the
south Carolina Senator began a speech which
proved to be one Of the most Sensational! inc sen
ate has heard in recent years
we have arrived at a time" he declared. when
.h. Senate can no longer afford TO rest under the
dannipg accusations made against Senators IL
,bero are men here debauching the Senate then we
should be purged Of them. IL these reports are
sanders then the press galleries should be purged
We cannot afford TO lay back on our dignity any
longer and say we will not Investigate
THE BANNING ACCUSATIONS"
Tho former sugar investigation sought to learn
whether members Of the Finance Committee, then
Dorocra,ic were bought and sold like cattle"
That investigation involved the President the Sec
retarv Of the Treasury and the Finance Committee.
Now he added. eve have the same question. bu'
the parties are changed. and nothing but cowardice
would prevent Senators from energetic action to
r,o,ect our good name" 1t would be recalled. he
said that 1t was charged that President Cleveland
met the sugar magnates on yacht ana discussed
d,i,s ~ the schedule Of the Tariff bill then pend
to- rhere was nothing TO faston that "damnng
accusation' on the President. Nh Tillman SAID bur
senator Jones Of Arkansas. had recently furnished
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-29
RADICALS WIN IN THE POSTAL CONGRESS,

LARGE REDUCTIONS IN MAII~CARRYING RATES
MADE-WORK On TIE GENERAL TREATY.
Washington. May 2S.-The radical element in the
Universal Postal Congress decisive victory at
the meeting of the full Congress to-day when tho
report OF the principal committee on the subjec, Of
transit postal rates adopted. The report was
presented by the committee reporter, the principal
delegate from Belgium. and adopted by the Con-
gress makes a sweeping reduction OF - per cent on
the rates for carrying mai. across intermediary
countries ana OF ~ per cent for carriage OF foreign
mail BY water The reduction is graduated one,
covering period OF six years The United States
and the South and Central American countries led
IN the movement for reduction. while BEGUN aad
Holland headed the opposition TO any change. The
vote was close.
Sixteen other measures. forming portions of the
general convention treaty, also passed upon
al the morning session rne principal one was a
proposition brought up by the South African Re
bubble for an absolute embargo on sending immoral
ard obscene literature in the international malls.
MIR Van A.phen, the Postmas ter General OF the Re-
public made an eloquent speech depicting the neces-
civ OF the step and received material support. the
United States Belgium and Sweden being among
thc delegations voting for ii. Many countries. how
ever REGARDED the measure too sweeping de-
nounced it as leaving much discretion 10 people
who know nothing OF art. and pictured the power
thai would thus he given postmasters. Tho opposi-
lion finally prevailed and the proposition voted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-29
cUlycE FOR YOUNG SCHNfTTBERGER.

TIL. BULLET ~ HIS HEAD FOUND BY MEANS OF
y RAYS.
The condition Of Max SchmittberSer. tr. the ponce
captains fifteen ear-old son. VINO was accdehtay
shot AZ the Dominican fair on "wednesday night
charged for the better yesterday. An N-ray photo-
graph OF the lads head taken yesterday after-
noon 10 assist the doctors in finding the bullet wnicn
When the negative developed last evening
the experiment was found to have been successful
The photograph showed the brain to be laceTated'
beginning al the left temple, where the Duiet en-
tered From the left temple the bullet had ploughed
a wav backward and downward and lodged ABOUT
an inch from the back Of the skull The attending
physicians have not yet determined whether they
Will attempt to remove the bullet Its distance
from the surface will make an operation hiShy
dangerous the patient being extremely weak Ihey
have no great hope of saving the boy : hie unuer
any circumstances but may take the small chanGe
an operation would give them 10 pun MIN tnroush'
Dennis Sheehan OF No 1876 East Sixty-sXth-s
the proprietor Of the shooting gallery in when inc
accident occurred. arrested yesterday on, q
charge Of criminal negligence in not having proviae
proper safeguards in the pace, and was ned In s'V
ball TO await the result Of the lads injuries
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-29
THE SpECIlL JTBILEE EMBASSY.

Washington May 2S-The President has added
another member to the Special Embassy which
will attend the celebration OF the accession or
Queen Victoria to the British throne In the person
OF ogden Mills. OF New-York. Mr.. Mills goes In
the capacity OF secretary and attacha to the Special
Embassy The commissions for the members will
be beautifully engrossed, and altogether the oc-
casion IS n notable one In every respect. far as
the State Department is concerned Whielaw
Reid bears the title OF Special Ambassador as the
representative OF the President, and General Miles
ard Admiral Miller will also have commissions
The Ambassador himself will carry for presenta-
ton in person 10 the Queen letter from tho
President. which In general terms Will be similar
TO that addressed TO her upon the occasion OF her
Jubilee celebration ten years ago. II Is formal yet
kindly I'm tone. and Expresses the Presidents APP
probation ~ the great good that has resulted from
the long. reign OF Her Majesty and hopes for Il
continuance Of her health.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-29
UrrTINGS AND ENTERTAINMENTS

Tho Junior first and second classes at the Teach
ers' College, Observation-Disclosures and
Mornngsido Heights gave a reception last night
for the members of the senior classes. The rooms
were decorated with plants and flowers and an
enjoyable evening was passed. MISSES graves
Rl0ssom Cleaves and Calhoun received the guests
Among the senior members Were Misses Patnin,
Amber De Cou. Foveral. Greene. cornish and
Hroadwell There was n dance after the reception.
The annual reception OF the Male Art Department
Of Cooper Union was held last night at Cooper
Union IL was largely attended. and those present
examined the work Of the members of the class
with great interest. There were examples of form
drawing cast drawing. decorative and ornamental
designs and mechanical drawing. In the main
room of the school there was band which played
natriotic airs during the evening. There also
exhibited the work Of prize winners Walter Sandi-
ford Theodore f. Kliosroth, William koellcr and
August Canzana; and OF those who received hon
orabIe mention Alexander Fischer Michael Eagan
and Joseph BoursoiSnon, jr
The Rev Dr. Madison c. Peters. OF the Blooming
dale Church, Boulevard and West Slxty-eghth-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-29
Pennsylvania
RAILROAD.
New Gao and Omnibus Service.

A complete service OF Hansoms, Vic.
torias. Coupes Four-Wheelers), and
Omnbuses has been inaugurated at the
NEW 23D ST. FERRY STATION
of the Pennsylvania Railroad, foot OF
West 2ad Street, New York.
These vehicles may be engaged at the
cab stand in the 23d Street Station a:
reasonable rates.
Orders by telephone to cali at hotels
or residences in New York to carry per-
sons to the Twenty-third Street Station
will be promptly filled.
7i!tohon< No I174-TSM 81.
J. b HUTCHINSON. r. WOOD.
General Manager. Cfnl passenger Agest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-29
NEW FOURTH CLASS POSTUASTERS.

Washington. May 2-The total nuinper OF
fourth-ciass postrnasters appointed to-day was
ona hundred or thcse thirty-slx were due to
designations and deaths ffty-scven TO removals
after four years service and seven to other causes
The changes include:
Connecticut owayton. G. W. Bryan, vice NJ. r..
Gibbons. removed. -, -, II, .t.o
York-Carpentcrsvills W. II. Calvin. vice ).
d. CARPENTER, dead: Whitehouse station, j. v.
Stiwell vice Marcus la Roe. resigned; Grcycourt'
f. g. Iittell. vice J. r. Proctor removed; HswiSLt,
T. S. Cheshire. vice G: T.. BroWer. rcTnov,Jd M
chancstown W r. Holden, vice j ID. Wood. dea1
Roscoe w. w. gregory, vice j. J. Mayhe, resisned'
West Sayvle. Richard Tucker, vice s. T. Hreeh'
removed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-29
AN INQUIRY LIKELY TO BE MADE
pPoBAp1E ACTION OF THE SENATE ON TILL
MANS RESOLUTION.

pROpAPIE ACTION or THE SENATE w '
MANS RESOLUTION
WASHINGTON, May Ex-senator Jones. OF Ne
rada chairman Of the Committee on Contingent
r,xnenses of the Senate has not We: called
meeting Of his committee for the purpose OF con-
.idering the Tinman resolution making senSa-
t,onal charges in relation to the sugar scheauie
n. the Tariff bill 1t 10 believed to be prooapie
that the resolution will be reported back TO the
Senate. and that an investigation VIII De orueieu
There may be some delay on the part Of the COM
,nittee in acting on the resolution. but the pre-
sumption is that If report is not soon ioLthcoli
Inc q motion will be made to discharge tne coul-
,nittee and bring the resolution before the sen
ate That would mean direct vote, anu q II -
Relieved that on such proposition the Senate
would vote TO consider the resolution ana oroer
tha investigator An effort to discourage an III.
s 1,,,ry &c being made and 1t is apparent mat
many Senators do not want any out II the.e rs
an insistence upon an INVESTIGATION IL scdIcey
oan he avoided The declaration or senator
x1dr,ch that the members of the sub-Commlttee
an FINANCE courted the fullest inVesteatlon, Is
ragarded by some Senators rs a chalenge WhlCn
must be met. and which can be met only WIFE an
Investigation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-29

beer a tax on bank checks, deeds, mortgages ana
other ronveyances which vii. make up for the loss
Of revenue which those two articles would pr1Gucs
The first proposition to provide a tax only on
bark checks but this has been broodened so az TO
include other instruments indicating money trans
action. The committee has not dehnitely decided
upon the substitution. hut inquiry Is asked as 10
the amount of revenue that could be counted upon
from the source indca led. ard Senators familiar
with the situation predict with the utmost confidence
that the change viii he made. There is no DOUBT
that III" bill will carry some reciprocity provision,
but the terms OF IL are not yet determined. The
friends OF Hawaii are n.so confident that the treaty
VIII be protected In some WAY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-29
CONSIDERING AMENDMENTS.
A SUBSTITUTE PROPOSED FOR THE BEER AN
TEA TAXES.

4 SUBSTITUTED pEOPOSED FOR TIE Btf.N IND
TEA TAXES
Washington. May 2s.-The Republican members Of
the Senate are generally pleased with the success OF
their plan for considering amendments to the Tarlt
bill at night and are beginning to think that they
vii be able 10 complete the consideration OF the
measure without any serious disagreement IN theH
ranks The Finance Committee is generally con-
cediny amendments which insisted upon III the
interest of party harmony. 1t has. however be-
come apparent that many amendments VIII be neces-
sary "a progress is made ana the tendency Is IN a
general way 10 ncrease the rates Among the more
imDortant changes under contemplation are those
affecting the Hawaiian treaty The general reel
nrocty treaty tea, beer. etc. The proposition IN
connection with tea and beer IS TO substitute for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-29
TIE CHESS MATCH TO BEGIN MONDAY
PLAYERS WHO WILL REPRESENT THE HOUSE
AHp THE COMMONS.

Washington, May 2s.-The international ches"
match between the teams Of the House OF hepre-
scntatlveg and the House OF Commons VIII pes",
next Monday The American team VIII consist OF
Representatives Pearson, OF North Caroiiha' on"'
ROTH Of Colorado: Bodlne. OF missouri hanus. y,
noi,woro and Plowman of Alabama. The British
team will consist of Horace {. Plqnket' mcm6er
from South Dublin I.leweyn n Jones mm ernoe,Ir
member for South Meath; Howa1rd S WiIsSn
member for Norfolk Tho American team VIII play
in the room of the House Committee on fore ,S
Affairs and the British team in the lobby OF INC
uouqe Of Commons The moves will be transmit
ted by Western Union and Anglo American cno able
The rules governing the contest were aRfneu uyoI
he Denresentatjye Pearson and John Henniken
Ueaton member from Canterbury ar 'n nrasl
pouncefote the British Ambas sador will be pres
ont 10 look after the interests or the Ens1sn pay
ors and Colonel John Hay. tho American Ano's ~,
r,Gor NJ London will look after the interests vi
the American players the other size me aus ,
trian Minister Baron Won iIen6cinuiler viii WI, a.
as referee hera Representative Shannon VIII act
as captain IF the American team
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-29
IN INVESTIGATE MISSISSIPPI FLOODS.

Washington. May Ex-senator Frye. chairman OF
the Senate Committee Commerce. to-day ap-
pointed a subcommittee to investigate the over
flow Of the Mississippi under the terms OF the
resolution which was recently passed by the Sen
ate The subcommittee consists OF senator's Nest;
Ciallinger, Mcbride Nelson, E!!iins' Berry an"
(annrY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-29

At Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church. one
hundred-and twenty -ninth-st. and Seventh-ave to-
morrow the morning service will be taken up with
the Sunday schools Childrens Day exercises. for
which an interesting prosramme has been pre-
pared In the evening the Rev. DR.. Ensign Nc
t'hesney the pastor will preach. taking for his
subject Peace and War" a Memorial Day dis
course
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-29
THE UNITARIAN MEETINGS.

Boston. May 2s--The Unitarian meetings FOR the
day began with a devotional service In Kings
Chapel. conducted by the Rev Francis tiffany. Inc
annual meeting OF the Massachusetts, Evangeicai
Missionary Society was held AZ 10 a. m. In tho
Ch,pn,nr building In Beacon-st. The usual allow
ances for the work OF the society were voted Inc
officers OF the society elected for the coming year
are: President the Rev. DR., George NJ Bariol wee.
nresIdent the Rev Henry r. jerks; secretary ths
hey Nathaniel Seaver. jr.; treasurer. the Key
LANES De Normandie; trustees. the Rev. George .
pau Tho Rev Edward Hale. the Rev. Ii. X. Bu.ke'
Low the Rev A. s. Garner. the Rev Pitt Dillingham;
the Rev Arthur Brooks and the Rev. G. s. Deahs