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Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-14
Manufacturer. Against rar,n nun.

One of the most striking indications
of the growth of sentiment against high
protection and of liberal sentiment
upon tariff matters is the movement
against the pending tariff bill by the
Manufacturers Association of the
United States. Mr.. A. B. Farquhar, an
extensive manufacturer of agricultural
machinery at York, Pa, is at the head
OF the movement.
It is well known that in the manu-
facture of agricultural implements and
machinery Americans are far in advance
of their competitors in any other land
and that the products of their factories
may be seen in the fields all over the
civilized world. These people need no
protection and are well able to take care
of themselves. All they ask is to have
untaxed raw material, SO that they will
not be placed at a disadvantage.
A great list of aother industries are
practically in the same position and de-
sire free raw material more than they
desire protection. 1t is also significant
that the manufacturers. in their petit
ton to the senate. declare that their
ability to employ American labor will
be greatly impaired by the passage of
the tariff bill. They ask that the Chi
nese wall that is obstructing the foreign
trade and crippling American enter
prise shall be broken down.
The plea which has been used for
years by the protectionists-name
that protection is in the interest of
American labor-is shown by census
figures to be a sham. OF the 5000, 900
persons employed in manufacturing in
the United States it is shown in the pc
tition that less than 200, 900 are en-
ployed in occupations subject to active
foreign competition and 616,OOO in
occupations subject to moderate for
eign competition. The remainder, over
100000. do not come at all in compe-
tition with foreign labor.
1t is very plain that the Dingley bill
is not designed. any more than any 9TH
cr high protective measure was de-
signed. to protect American labor or to
produce revenues for the government.
1t is designed primarily to protect the
trusts and to foster monopoly.-Balti.
more Sun.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-14

MONMOUTH township is so we'll
pleased with the paving put down on
q country road q year or SO ago that
il has decided - pave one-half .
mile more this year. and the con-
tract was let Wednesday night. The
enterprise Of Monmouth township
Is to be commended. and it is setting
an excellent example to GAlesburg
wnship.--Galesburg Republican
Register. And this 10 worth looking
into by the twin cities, too. in talk
ing about permanent drives and
boulevsrds in the park district.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-14
The Bloomington Paragraph says:

The Bloomington Paragraph says:
"Mi.s Meldora Ice, OF Clifford, ILL.,.
who graduated from the University
Of Illinois on Wednesday. is the first
woman to receive diploma from
that institution for completing the
course Of the college Of engineering.
There is no reason why this talented
young lady may not survey her en-
pire and behold her home.' 1t will
certainly be cold day when Miss
Ice gets left" She would find many
opportunities to EN- brace today.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-14
How the Nssioas, Hous. Does Busi.ess.


II Is with pleasure and profit that
many persons both in and out OF pol.
itics will read Hon. Thomas B. Reeds
article on "How the House Does
Business. Mr.. Reed recounts the
difficulties which wait upon legisla-
tion. and shows how 1t came about
that out OF 14,1l4 bills intr oduced
into certain congress only . few
more than 900 passed. 1t 10 evident
from this. however, says . Chicago
paper, that Mr.. Reed is generaliz-
ing, and does not mean mis- remarks
to apply to the session now pending.
It is to complete this deficiency that
observers Of the present congress
will be glad to fill out in detail the
description Of show the house is do.
ing business" Reduced to the form
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-14

"Mystic Cure" for rheumatism
and neuralgia radically cures in one
to three days. Its action sPon the
system 10 remarkable and mysteri-
ous. 1t removes at once the cause
and disease Immediately disappears.
The first dose greatly benefits. IS
dents. Sold by Otto Grotjan. 1901
Second avenue, druggist. Rock l..
and; Gust Schlegel & Son, 220 West
Second street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-14
THE governor has appointed Etha

THE governor has appointed Ethan
Allen Snively as the democratic
member OF the state board Of par
dons. Snively was for years clerk
Of the supreme court at Springfield.
and is one Of the best known and
most popular citizens in the state.
II Tanner were as successful in select
ing all his republican appoin:ees as
istration would not be 80 harshly
criticised.-Quincy Herald.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-14

The mayor Of Toronto was 10 con-
fused by the tremendous enthusiasm
evoked by Bryan's presence. that he
introduced the distinguished Ameri-
can to the crowd as William Bryan
jennings. No none enjoyed the mis-
take more than william Jennings
Brvan
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-14

Careful estimates show that nearly
one-hah cent a pound profit is given to
the trust on every pound of sugar re-
fined profit which means tens Of
millions ofdollars. Such duty assures
for it as great a power over the con-
sumner as it now enjoys over the pro-
ducer, and no single duty in the senate
measure requires fuller explanation
Of the motives leading to it.-Harper's
Weekly.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-14

The domestic manufacturers in whose
interests these changes are supposed to
be made have stated that they do NOT
desire over 50 per cent. duty on linen
goods, and one of the principal manu-
facturers of linen and cotton handker
chiefs in America (of Acheson. Harden
& Co., Passaic, n. j. states that he does
not desire any advance of duty on his
goods.
The gross injustice of these duties
can be appreciated when it is remem.
bered that, owing to climatic condi.
'tions, good fiber fax cannot be grown
or linen manufactured successfully in
this country, and when il is further re-
membered that the kind of linen taxed
is the kind that is used by the poorest
classes, while a much lower duty 10 put
ON the finer grades.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-14

Cascarets Candy Cathartic. the
most wonderful medical discovery Of
the age. pleasant and refreshing 70
the taste. oct gently and positively
on the bowels. cleansing the entire
system. dispel colds. cure headache.
fever, habitual constipation and bill
iousness. Please buy and try . box
Of c. C. c. today; 10. IS. 50 cents.
Sold and guaransosd e. sars By Ill
druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-14

Cor. BRADLEY. Of Kentucky, one
Of the national republican leaders.
ha, clear idea Of the political situa-
tion in Ohio this year. In discussing
the outlook Gov. Bradley says: "The
democrats will carry Ohio and elect
n senator. ranna will be defeated
and he VII! =. worst despised man in
America"
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-14

TnE portraits Of William McKin-
ley. Leo XIII. and Andrew Carnegie
are hung on line together in one Of
the rooms of the new Corcoran art
gallery in Washington. Frequenters
OF the gallery speak Of them as the
three P's-the President, the Pope
and the Plutocrat.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-14

The monkey could pull its own sugar
out of the fire, but prefers to use the
paws of the cats. Poor cats. how it
must hurt them! Yes, it does hurt
them little, but they can stand it for
the sake of their good friend the mon
key. Perhaps they will get share of
the sugar, or il not that something else
which they like better. Perhaps! It is
certain that they have long been fast
friends of the monkey and that they
like him for his sly and cunning tricks.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-14

The best Salve in the world for
Cuts. Bruises. Sores. Ulcers. Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter. Chspped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns. and all
Skin EruPtions. and positively cures
Piles. or no pay required. Il 10 guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction OF
money refunded. Price Is cents Per
box. For sale BY Hartz 3 Ullemsyse.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-14

Az m honest remedy Foley's Honey
and Tar does not hold out false hopes
in advanced stages. but truthfclly
claims 70 give comfort and rso1sf in
the very worst cases, ssd is the
early stages 10 effect cure. Sold
BY n. 2. Bahnsen and T. H Thomas,
druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-14

The New York Journal publishes 0
list VI 1O6, 900 idle mechanics in New
York City at this time. This is .
greater number than was ever known
before At this season Of the year in
the city's history.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-14

TIVE veteran journalist. Charles A.
Dana. is the latest convert to the
wheel. An editor will get on to all
:hat's going. although some Of them
must be given time.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-14
OF No ConsesuenSe.

The brewers are good campaign con-
tributors. Therefore they are to be ex-
cused from their proper share of taxes.
The wearers of clothes are of no par
ticular account to the Mark Hannas Of
our time. Why shouldn't they and the
consumers Of sugar and shoes be made
to bear the whole burden?IN. r.
World.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-14

Mrs.. winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teethipg. Il
soothes the child. softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie. and
10 the best remedy for diarrhosa.
Twenty-6ve cents Q bottle.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-14
Weeping and Crying.

Don't cry" he entreated.
Then he perceived that her handker
chief was edged with the most exquisite
lace.
Don't weep" he said, correcting
himself. f.-Detroit Journal.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-14
Striking.

"Aunty." said Polly, ruefully rub
bing her forehead. THAT big photograph
Of you is striking likeness, isn't itl"
do you think SO, deary?''
"Yes, said Polly. ut just fell OF
the mantelpiece and hit me on the fore
head. '-Harperis Bazaar,
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-14
FOR MANCFACTC

These buttons are not made here, nor
are they likely to be made. First, be-
cause little or none of the raw material
required has been found here; second,
because the total sales being limited to
this country would not warrant the
investment of the necessary capital in q
plant needed to make the various styles
wanted. 1t is evident that the intention
is to exclude these goods in the interest
of some higher-cost goods. The pro-
posed duty would be real hardship and
bear heavily on the class of people who
buy "china buttons" as well as on the
manufacturers of cheap shirts, under
wear, etc.
Bone Buttons Ito sew on)-Present
duty, IS per cent; Mckinley bill, SO
per cent; proposed duty, from log to
1914 per cent. These goods are mostly
sold to manufacturers of cheap under
wear, children's waists, corsets, CLOTH
ing, etc. O..
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-14

Cascarets ssimulsts liver. kidneys
and bowels Never sicken. weakes
OF grips; 10 esnts.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-14
Rival Attraetfens.

The sugar schedule and scandal ara
Fagning attractions in Washington q
the present time.-Philadelphia Prean.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-14

Now where 10 the fellow who was
kicking about the weather not being
hot enough?
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-14

When the tariff bill was about TO be
framed the republican leaders stated
that they desired to be moderate and to
avoid anything like excessive rates.
Mr.. Aldrich, when introducing the
amended measure into the senate,
claimed that his rates were generally
lower than those of the house bill. The
linen schedule, however, is q notable
one of many exceptions. In it the sen.
ate rates are higher than those of the
house and much higher than anything
ever before known.
Under the Mckinley bill of 1890 lin.
ems were assessed 35 per cent, with q
few exceptions as high as so per cent.
ad valorem. Under the rates proposed
by the senate large proportion of the
goods in everyday use will be assessed
from 65 to s5 per cent. and in some
instances over 100 per cent The fol.
lowing table shows some of the changes
in the cost of medium and low grade
linens:
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-03-14
C~HASDLER's ~HINDsIGHT.

What is this the country hears
from Senator Chandler, Republican,
and lately a vehement enemy OF
Democracy? aThe United States
should not acquiesce permanently in
the single gold standardF' The de-
probation Of property in the United
States since 1890 has been 30 per
cent and this fall Of values and the
fall OF values in Other countries @has
been due to tho progressive steps in
the decentralization of silver?' Such
Continuous shrinkage OF property
aud such an increasing burden OF
debt cannot be long endured without
widespread bankruptcy?' III it had
not been for the fortunate balance OF
trade in favor Of the United States
in 1896, there would Lave been a
cataclysm in this country which
would have Frustrated all i~nterests!"
%To the system Of bimetallism from
which we have departed?"
Well, well! What ia the country to
think Of this? Don't we all know
from McKinley's speeches. .he Sound
money S~pellbinders, the newspaper
defenders OF the nations honor, that
the gold standard is what we need
and must have, and il we abandon it
we shall sink from among the most
highly civilized nations, Turkey in
cluded. to the level Of Mexico and
China? Haven't they told us often
enough that ii return to bimetallism
would be dishonest; that it would be
reputation and robbery, and that
those who advocate it are anarchists?
Haven't they settled it once and for
all that the falling markets since 1873
have been due to improved machinery,
to increased competition, to an over
balancing Of the demand for by the
supply OF labor, and that prices
haven't fallen since 1873 anyhow?
Haven't they proved conclusiyely
that we shouldn't have had any hard
times but for the destruction of COLI
fidence by public discussion Of what
ais usf
And yet here comes Senator
Chandler, who last year was shouting
and working against bimetallism, and
says that Bryan and Democracy were
right after all, and that tho only
thing that will a v the country is the
very thing he helped to make i'm
possible last November New York
Journal.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-03-14
His Scheme Failed.

y Phoenix man tells u good joke
on himself. The Gazette says: He
came home from lodge" just at day
light the other morning, and finding
the wife OF his bosom sound asleep,
undressed with great care and tried
to slip into bed without disturbing
her. just rs he had donned his
night shirt his vile opened her eyes
and asked him what he wa getting
up so early for. He had to make the
bluff good, and in order to do so was
obliged to dress himself again and go
down town to his place OF business. He
paralyzed the clerks by having Il fire
built in the store when they came
down. He is thinking up a new
scheme for the next time he coca
homo "early."
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-03-14
AN OBJECT LESSON.

The great steel raiI pool is dis
solved for the time, and there is bot
competition between the consollda-
ton interests Of which j. PieTpont
Morgan is the head and q similar
consolidation headed by Rockefeller
and Carnegie, says the st. Louis
Post Dispatch, This great battle in
the industrial world will DO watched
with interest. II will doubtless re-
suit in n single pool or monopoly
moro binding and moro lasting than
the n that has just Como to pieces.
Meanwhile the temporary breaking
Of this trust has furnished an object
lesson ON the influence OF trusts up
on the labor market and upon pros.
perity in general. Owing to tho now
competitive conditions, the steel III.
dustry has been 80 stimulated that
on Monday next every mill in ILL
nois will be opened and the Pennsyl-
vapia mills will be put on full time.
This wLlb!so w)fk 20 thousands OF
mon and will stimulate many other
branches OF industry aud trade. II
will probably have an effect that will
be felt oil over tho country.
ThiA shows what an enormous i'm.
potus would DO given TO business IL
tho trusts could be broken down.
Closed mills would open in all
directions, los enterprises would DO
started, and the opportunities for
labor would DO correspondingly in.
creased.
II the temporary disruption OF a
single trust has tho effect OF starting
scores OF mills and furnishing work
10 thousands OF men, what would he
the effect OF smashing nil the trustsY
They must DO smashed and the
country eaycd from tho paralysis
which they have brought about.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-03-14

CARSON CrTY. New, March s, 1897.
To the Honorable, tho Assembly:
Your Honorable body having re-.
ceived and spread upon the journal
OF your proceedings my message OF
March Ord. 1901, approving Assembly
bill No. 40 and having also received
and spread upon said journal a com
m~uoication designated IL petition
from Mr.. J.E. Rtubbs, President OF
the State University, containing tho
grayest insinuations respecting my
motives IN transmitting said message
70 your Honorable body and further
: rniAing a serious question OF voracity
between the President OF the Uniyer-
Rity and myself to not mention the
grayer sugRestion made by inc OF tho
illegal and serious misuse Of funds
the result OF tho actioh OF the Regents
Of the University or it's admitted OK.
ecutive officer, now, in behalf OF the
hsst interests OF the public service, |
respectfully recommend That your
Honorable body appoint a committee
to investigate the entire matters and
report the facts 10 your Honorable
body and ask that such committee DO
Invested With authority to send for
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-03-14
Opposed to Youthful Marriss-..

The editor Of the Union, OF st
Charles, Mimi, is bitterl. opposed to
youthful marriages, aud Is as sarcastic
Us he is bitter. His comparisons in
IN editorial are so extremely faceti-
Gus, that they are reproduced:
"Nine-tenths Of the unhappy mar
riages are the result Of green human
calves being allowed to run at large
in the society pastures without any
yoke on them. They marry and have
children before they do m~ustaches,
they are fathers OF twins before they
are proprietors Of two pairs OF pants,
aud the little girls they marry are old
women before they are twenty years
old. Occasionly one Of these gosling
marriages turns out all right, but is
a clean cas- OF luck. II there was n
law against young galoots sparkling
and marrying before they have cut
all their teeth, We suppose the little
cusses would evade it some way, but
there ought to be a sentiment against
it. 1t is time enough for these
bantams to thing Of finding a pullet
when they have raised money enough
IN buy a bundle OF laths to build u
hen house. But they see a girl who
looks cunning, md they begin to get
il their work real spry, and before
they are aware Of the sanctity Of the
marriage relation they are hitched
for life, and before they own a cook
stove or a bedstead they have to get
up in the night and so after a doctor.
30 frightened that they run them
selves out OF breath and abuse the
doctor because he will not run too,
and when the doctor arrives there is
not enough linen in the house to
wrap up 4 doll baby"
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-03-14

persons and papers and examine wit
nesses as l am prepared to substan-
tate every charge made by me by
competent proof.
Respectfully presented,
REINHoLD SADLER,
Lieutenant and Acting Governor.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-03-14
Young Bulls for Sale.

1 have NJ my ranch in LIRmoille
Valley u number OF thoroughbred
White Face and Durham Bulls for
sale. These bulls were sired by the
celebrated bulls Operator" LEFT
Behind" and "Saxon Night" Ad
dress or call on G. b. LEDDICk,
Elko, Nevada. 3-l2tf.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-03-14
General Appropriation Bill.

Following is the general apropria-
ton bill for tho support OF the State
government for the years 1897 and
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-21
A Strange Feeling.

''Iphigenia," exclaimed the infatu-
ated man with trembling voice, "a
strange, wonderful feeling comes over
me that we have gone through this ex-
perience before. Can the doctrine of
the transmigration of souls be truet
Are we merely reincarnations of beings
that lived ages ago? If not, how is
this to be explained? Oh, Iphigenia.
does not this marvellous consciousness
impress itself upon you? Do you not
remember now that far back in the dim
and misty past l told you of my love.
even as l am doing now, and you lis
tened favorably to my
why, surely, Roger" interrupted
the lovely Iphigenia. have you forgot
ten that we were married and divorced
ten years ago? was your fourth. you
know.'-Exchange
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-21
A Change In His Queen.

A captain in a regiment stationed al
Natal. when paying his company one
day, CHANGED TO give man Trans
yaal half-crown. which, as one would
naturally expect, bears the image and
subscription" of President Kruger.
The man brought it back to the pay
table and said to the captain: Please,
sir, you've given me a bad half
crown"
The officer took the coin, and, with
out looking at it, rung it on the table.
and then remarked: 1T sounds all
right, Bagster. What's wrong with
it?"
you luke at it, sir" was the reply.
The captain glanced at the coin.
saying: "It's all right, man; IL will
pass in the canteen."
This apparently satisfied Bagster.
who walked OFF making the remark.
"If you say it's a right. sir. it is a.
right; but it's the first time I've seen
the queen wi whiskers on!"-An-
swers.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-21
The Matchmaking Mamma.

Judging by modern fiction, the moth
er. as such. does not exist in English
society. says Munsey's Magazine. The
female parent is not extinct, but her
attitude TO her daughter seems TO be
that of business manager or advance
agent rather than guardian angel. The
ambition which In the American moth
er might be labeled My daughters
happiness" becomes. in the practical
code of the British matron, My daugh-
ter's establishment" One seldom picks
up a novel of English society that one
does not meet the scheming. lynx-eyed
mamma. working diligently at the
matrimonial grabbing with one hand,
while with the other she pushes for
ward her gentle little ladylike daugh-
ter. who is some day to be metamor-
phosed into British mamma herself.
She Shoes of the detrimental and
gathers in the heir with unabashed
frankness. asking intentions and bus
Ting around very much like steam
tug at a launching. And when a parti
suitable in the matter of lands and
family has finally been secured, she
heayes a sigh of relief and prepares 10
do her duty by the next.
This picture is not merely the Carl
eatnre of few cynical novelists. Near
ly all fiction that deals with social life
in England shows the same figure,
with more or less circumstantial evil
dence 10 prove that she is reality
rather than carelessly accepted type.
The syndicated Mysteries of some writ
ers testify to this coId-blooded. mate
rial view of the maternal relation, and
CRY down the shameless marriage
market" of modern society, blaming
most OF It's evils TO parental greed.