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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-16
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Ex- County Attorney w. NJ Cham.
berlin has been retained BY County
Attorney fischer to assist in the
prosecution OF the murder cases 10
which Mrs Behrens and Henry Beudt
are defendants; and Mr.. Cham ber-
Inns initial appearance in connection
with the cases will be made 1t pre-.
liminary hearings, which it is stated
will occur this week.-DAvenport
Democrat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-16
DAzED AND DUMB.
Strange Case Of w. s. Man.
ming, Who Occupies a Cell
at the Police Station.
SON OF An IOWA BANKER

Found LyisG In the Ssr sse as Night Wieh
Iiis Pockets t. rasd Isolde Oss. as Bir.s
Led to the Sespicioa Tass He Hsa
Bsea Dopsa and R.bbs sd Re olives aee
NOTIFIED.
The police have . strange case in
the person of q middle-aged man,
who has given his name 40 W. s.
Manning. He was iosnd on Second
avenue and Nineteenth street Friday
night. He displayed all the symp-
toms OF man who had INDUCED too
freely in intoxioants. being helpless
and apparently unable to srticulase.
He was hustled to head q uarters and
locked up. 1t was noticed that his
pockets we're turned inside out, aud
the police naturally concluded that he
had been either held up or drugged
and robbed. An attempt to rouse
him and learn his story proved fruit
less. So he was allowed to slumber
on.
Drs. j. p. Ccmegys and s. b. Hall
were finally called in. and have been
treating the man since. He has
eaten scarcely any thing since being
brought to eadqd.rters. He is
always sleepy-dszed. Yesterday
he frightened somewhat. He num-
b!ed. but he could not be under
stood. Paper and pencil were given
him, and he wrote that his name
was W. s Manning; that his father
was banker at keossuqua. Iowa;
that his brother, Calvin Manning.
was cashier in the National bank at
Ottumws. and that he had An aunt.
Mrs. Mary Mason, on Perry street,
Davenport.
Mrs. Mason was communicated
with. and while admitting her rela-
tionship to Manning. would not offer
advice rs to what to do with him.
Chief Fender then telegraphed to
Manning's brother at Ottumws
The man at the station is about 40
years old and fairly well dressed. 1t
is said that his present trouble 10 q
periodical affection, aud that he has
been an inmate OF an asylum.
Thief Taken Back.
i AACAi AuA hc5Ss oIkcstcu OhtuI.
day afternoon by Chief Fender, was
turned over to Deputy Sheriff Theo
l.. Acheson. OF GAINESVILLE, Wis,
where Hammess is wanted for horse
stealing, and whittier he has been
taken to stand trial. Hammess had
team ard buggy when arrested.
and WAS visiting his brother on
Fourth avenue Just east Of Seven.
teenth street. Hammess has q young
wife at GAINESVILLE. He has served q
term in the penitentiary.
A. johnson, OF Moline. was fiued
IS and costs by Magistrate Stafford
for riding his wheel without Q Ian.
tern.
A Keithsburg man with Q jsg. q
team of mules and a shot gun.
blocked traffic near the toll gate for
quite awhile last night. He laid
down in his rig and signified his in
tention OF making i: warm for any
one who disturbed him. Chief Pen
der and Officer Archer went out and
gave him q talking to. after which
he started on his way peacesbly.
Henry Hancq. the Fourth street ss-
loon keeper. had several down town
young men arrested for assaulting he
and his wife, but when the hour for
their trial arrived this morning he
refused to appear against them, and
they were discharged by Magistrate
Stafford.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-16
A Linen Sensation.

Plain linen H. q. DoyIies. Trays
and Scarfs. four sides fancy Mexicsa
drawn YORK. Note both sizes and
prices:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-16

that Foley's Collie Cure 10 an instant
relief for collie, summer complaint.
cholera morbus. diarrhoea. bloody
fux. chronic disrrhoes. cholera in.
fantum, bilious collie. painters collie
and all bowel complaints. Sold by
NJ. +. Bahnsen and T. H. Thomas.
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-16

CAscsrets stimulate liver, kidneys
and bowels Never sicken, weaken
or gripe. 10 oonss
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-16

To give you an opportunity of test
ing the great merit Of Eiy's Cream
Balm the most reliable cure for ca.
tarrh and cold in the head, Q gener-
Gus 10-cent trial size can be had of
your druggist or we mail it for 10
cents. Full size so cents.
Sharp County record., 1897-08-27
A LITTLE MONEY

Invested in the great Lead and
Zinc mnlng region Of Missouri and
Kansas .Galcna, Empire City,
Joplin, Webb City, Cartervlle--is
very likely to make you a fortune.
That il n common experience in tins
rich mlnlng section. New mineral
strikes are being made daily.
Good mineral lands are vet cheap,
No other mines of any character
offer ~ sure a road to wealth.
The Kansas CITY, Fort Scott and
Memphis railroad is the ouIy lne TO
all of these great mining camps,
For map and time table folder, ad-
dress.
J, Il. LOCKWOOD,
Gent Pasc'r Agt,
Kansas City, Mo.
Sharp County record., 1897-08-27

says, 81 am your humble serv-
ant "
Iudeed these qualities are es-
sential to successful life, yet be-
hind them all is in him something
eternal and sublime. He is in
heart, and in life, a devoted
Christian. He Delights to obey
the commands Of God. Even
while Prime Minister, he has
been found in the rural home
reading "consoling passages" of
scripture to the dying peasant.
His cultured soul is elevated by
the richness of noble thoughts.
AS a politician, he is ever ready
to sacrifice self and self interests
for the advancement OF Christian
civilization. He delights to ap-
peal to the heart, and not so
much to the head, of his fellow
citizens. He is loyal to his con-
victions, loyal to humanity and
loyal to his Creator.
Gladstone may be charged
with being ambitions. Indeed
he is. But his ambition is for
noble and righteous ends. He
has never defended a low and a
debased cause. His name is a
synonym for greatness.
The ex-Premier is now in his
eighty-ninth year, and yet he
stands today as an ebullient
youth. His versatility and
vitality are not possessed even by
the youngest of his contempor-
aries, but "envied by all"
"The Grand Old Man" is now
retired to private life, but his
ideas and principles are still in
the race. They are overthrowing
monarchy, establishing democ-
racy; subduing wrong, promot-
ing right; elevating mankind
from the ignorance of Africa tc
the enlightment of America.
So long as English statesmen
are honored for the good deeds
they have done, so long will
Gladstone be honored. So lone
as tue poets sing the praises O.
the typical men of English histo-
ry, just so long will they sing o
Gladstone.
On the mouldering records o.
modern history, Henry W. Grad,
will occupy a prominent place az
a popular orator; Ralph Wald'
Emerson, as philosical writer
Sir Robert Peel as an admins.
traitor and financer; George
Washington, as an idolized pa
triot; Martin Luther, as a relig
ious reformer; but above all thes
will be inscribed the name o.
William Ewart GLADSTONE, the or
ator, writer, statesman, patrio
and devoted Christian. IS. c
Reynolds, Conway Log Cabin,
Sharp County record., 1897-08-27
AMONG THE OZARkS,

The LANp OF BIG RED APPLES, is
an attractive and interesting book
handsomely Illustrated with view,
of South Missouri scenery, ,ncud.
ing the famous O'dcn fruit farm of
5000 acres IN Howell Co, II per.
,a,ns to fruit raising in that great
fruit belt Of America, the southern
slope of the OSarkS, and will, prove
OF great value, not only ~ fruit.
growers, bat to every farmer and
home'seckpr hooking (or . Sarw
aud homv, " WV W.
Sharp County record., 1897-08-27
letter, Salt.Nheum and Eczema.

The intense itching and smarting, Incl,
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by applying Chamberlain = Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bud cases
have been permanently cured BY Il, II
Is equally efficient for itching piles and
a favorite remedy for sore nipples,
chapped hands, ohilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. 25 cts. per box
Sharp County record., 1897-08-27
For
BOYS
And
Girls.
LIFE AND CHARACTER OF
WILLIAM E. GLADSTONE.

The morning Of the Nineteenth
century dawned upon England,
troubled both at homo and
abroad; commerce was paralyz-
ed, the French Revolution had
brought upon England an enor-
nous debt; the people were not
united; injustice and inequality
ruled. The supreme need Of the
times was q man to surmount
these obstacles and to give to
each incividual the rights of
justice and equality. But to do
this an evolution of political ideas
had to be brought about; mon
archy, dethroned; and democracy
established.
To whom could England look
I'd effect this herculean task?
Could Fox, as a popular orator
and debater, direct the move
ment? No, he had not the ad-
ministrative ability. Could
Bright, who was ever appealing
to the heart Of man, successfully
take the leadership? No, he had
not the intellectual attainments.
1t was not until 1909 that England
was given her destined lea ler,
William Ewart Gladstone.
AT Liverpool, he obtained mis-
financial education; at Eton, his
erudition; at Oxford, his rever
ence for religion. From his
father, William imbibed his
political ambition and tenacity of
purpose; from his mother, his
susceptibility to impression"
AS the principles of Claiming
were indoctrinated in him in his
youth, it is no surprise that he
began his pu bic life as a tory.
But to enumerate even the most
important events Of his life, and
to dwell extensively on his
character, would occupy too
mitch space His fame is so
widespread that almost every
aspiring school boy or girl knows
something of his career. Our
greatest politicians show their
respect for his abilities and
keenness of intellect by seeking
to know his position on state
issues. And our preachers are
ever pointing with pride to him
as an example of noble Christian
character.
Gladstone's political ideas in
the first twenty years of his
public life are, in many respects,
in opposition to American polit-
ical ideas. He argued that the
nation may support q State relig-
ion and thus encourage it with
out infringing on the rights OF
dissidents; and that the en-
couragement of religion is the
chief purpose Of government. He
was also misled as to the proper
way to help the poor. llo was at
heart q friend TO them, but he
seemed not to know how to work
to their advantage.
II Gladstone was u royallst ut
that time, we, who enjoy the
priceless liberties of democracy
and are naturally prejudice to
our form of government must not
get the opinion that he was not
controlled by the highest motives
For until he was convinced OF
the nobleness of q cause, that 1t
is excellent in itself, and that its
establishment is the means doa-
tined to u righteous end, he
would never support it, 1t IS
this principle that controlled him
while n Tory and has since car
rled him victorious over the
corruption and pettinoss OF public
life.
Just when Gladstone had
reached great prominence 10 the
Tory marty. lust whom ho had
Sharp County record., 1897-08-27

Dr. Cady's Condition Powders are
just what u horse needs when In bad
condition Tonic, blood purifier and
vermifnge. They are not food but
medicine and the hest In uso to put u
horse In prime condition, Price 30
cents per package.
Sharp County record., 1897-08-27

Of those stern, unbending Tories
he changed from the Tory part!
to the Liberal. He has beer
censured for this change il
politics: he has been charged
with di8lOyalty he has beer
condemned as a traitor; bu
realizing the fact that this change
was directed by God, and no
by the hope of worldly honor.
and lucrative emoluments, the
unbiased student sees in this
something worth a life'S toll ant
struggle to attain.
But however much he may be
criticised for this it has pu
the world to thinking, wrought
changes in governments, and glVeE
liberty to oppressed humanity
1t shows his loyalty to his con-
victions. 1t shows that he will
do what he thinks is right, even
if the world opposes him. 1t is
this that has made him TODAY
unsurpassed in true greatness
unrivalled in honOrs.
But while he has apparently
been absorbed in politics, and
has seemingly turned a deaf ear
to other professions, yet he has
buried himself in the ancient
mysteries of Homeric poems and
given to US an unequalled treatise
on the "Studies of Homer.
As liberal leader at home,
| Gladstone has been foremost in
the reform of the tariff, in the
establishment Of free trade, and
in the extension of franchise.
He taught democracy in the
emancipation of the Jews and in
the Irish Land Act. 1t was in
| his administration that the first
educational act was passed and
that the common laborer was first
acknowledged as the peer of the
rich man.
1t may be asked if his worb
has been limited to the British
Empire? No, it has not stopped
there. Like Judson who went
from the United States to teach
the gospel to idolatrous Burmans,
so has Gladstone gone from
Great Britain to teach democracy
to despotic people. 1t was the
magic spark of his mighty orato'
ry that kindled the fires of patri'
otism and saved the Turks from
Russian thralldom. 1t was under
the influence Of his "kindlins
summons" that restless Italy rosC
from the serfdom Of monarchy t
the freedom Of democracy.
AS a result of his marvellous
career, Great Britain stands il
the light of a brighter day
Thousands of the thrifty peasant
of Ireland now own the soil the,
till. The Tenant is paid for tn
improvements he makes on the
landlords farm. The common
people control domestic affairs
Indeed, Great Britain has done
great work in the past, but witt
the present advancements sh'
promises to do even q create
work in the future.
Why is it that Gladstone ha
had 50 much influence in admin
istering governmental affairs
Is it just because his ability i
unequalled by that Of his con
tomporaries? Is it because hi
career has been swayed 70
selfish, ambitious ends? Alas
no. The true cause lies in tn
fact that he has been an &C
knowledged friend to justice AM
equality. 1t is this principl
that moved him when he advocat
ed the disestablishment Of tn
State Church. 1t is this tha
controls him when he addreset
-
Sharp County record., 1897-08-27

Men and Boys Wanted 10
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Good live men and boys c'a
money painting Signs v,'' w
patterns N every town a""
muni,y, experience uonrcv"'
my Patterns do the work Il.
For patterns and p'',,,I NJ
send 10 cents N SILVER u
Il, b, Thompson Monroe :
Sharp County record., 1897-08-27
"Snap Sh0ts JGs
NISSC.

Is a magnificent hoaA t..
more photo>engravg"
varied scenery IN Sou.. a'.
From these views
knowledge can be o:#a"
the productions AID ...'
topography of that r'Lr ..-.e .,
section that l. now a;lr-'iH' D.
attention of hOmt>se ,,t,~ .n
vrSt0rs the rnnn'rv nvrr.
Address J. Z. LOCK " WOOn,
q. =. A. Memphis RH.e,
Kansas City, Nj.
Sharp County record., 1897-08-27

No other firm enjoys the advantage OF being ato
reentativ. sell first class instruments at equal price
. co,sidered or on As favorable terms We can
Sharp County record., 1897-08-27
Headquarters
For 43 Years,

w hro heen recognized leaders in the Piano and Organ
in Arkansas for the long period mentioned aeo'e ana orc Justly
proud of the roputao, we have made.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-05-20
A PLEA FOR MERCY.
Theodore Durrant Makes His Appeal to
Governor Eudd.

Sacramento. May IAN appeal for
the life of Theodore Durrant. the con-
demned murderer OF Blanche Lamont
was today heard in the court of last
resort. Governor Budd sat in final
Judgment in the case, and Eugene
Deuprey, attorney for Durrant. argued
eloquently for the life OF his client
The governor listened to the argument
in silence. and only once did he show
any sign of being Impressed. That was
when Attorney Deuprey asked him to
compare certain writing of Rev. DR..
Gibson with the writing on the pack
age sent by the murderer to the mother
OF his victim. The governor scrutin-
lied the writing closely and asked to
be given the originals for comparison.
Durrants attorney had come pre-
pared to spring n sensation in the case
by producing n document purporting
to be confession of San Quentin
convict named John Rosenberg, that
he was the murderer of Blanche La
mont. and Durrant had nothing to do
with the case. The alleged confession
was introduced, but was devoid Of in
fluence, owing 10 the fact that the gov
ernor had learned of the matter. and
had ascertained positively that John
Rosenberg did not arrive in California
until seven months after the crime was
committed.
The governor said nothing that would
give an intimation OF what he would
do in the case. nor did he show that he
was particularly impressed by any ar.
gument that was advanced.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-05-20
GUNBOAT NASHVILLE.
Averaged Nearly Seventeen Knots on
Her Trial Trip.

Bridgeport, Conn. May 17.-"The
fastest vessel OF her class in the world. :"
was the verdict accorded by the officers
at the conclusion Of the speed trial of
the new gunboat Nashville today on
Long Island sound.
The speed required by the govern
ment was 1907 knots. The average
speed made by the vessel was TO- IS
knots. making an excess OF speed very
near three knots. With a bonus of
100000 for each excess knot, this
means a total OF $50, 900 for the build
ers.
The time for the thirty miles out
was l:35:36. The elapsed time for the
second run was l:4S:l6. The gunboats
Nashville. Wilmington and Helena
were provided for by act of congress
approved March 3. 1898, and in Janu-
airy of the year following their building
was awarded to the Newport News
Shipbuilding Company, of Newport
News. Va. So thoroughly have they
carried ont their contract that, not
only have the vessels Won the highest
praise for their workmanship, finish
and performance, but their excess de-
velopment of speed has already Melted
the contractors the snug bonus OF
1l5l 452
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-05-20
FIGHTING IN EpjRuS
"'rrhs suddenly Eccuwr Actiy, In III.
West Kerorts Conai,tiur.

l.ordon, May l;.-Exccrt for tho
hShtlnS IN Ep,tus. the Turkn-ucllcnic
situation is unchanged.
IL Is i"lerahlv certain that only a few
wreck troops remain in Domokos. tn,
oN'k OF tonstantinc's army having
Withdrawn Ia lamia, where il will bc
IN closer communication with General
Smo'ensk' This probably explains
'he reported movements of the Turkish
army, rs n number of Edhcm Pashs's
troops have been marching from Trik
hala 10 Nolo. Without doubt the re-.
spite ol the feast OF Rairam is very well
come IL the fatigucd men.
The fighting in Epirus has been I'M
decisive. 1t is believed that Nicopolis
Is not yet captured, but only the
heights commanding the town. The
treeks made apretext of giving protec-
tion To the peasants, but they evidently
rad information AS to the reasons for
the apparent inactivity of the Turks in
Eplrus. This is the seventh time the
Greeks have attempted to advance to
Janina and have met with n repulse
which the Turks have never followed
up
Evidently there is something wrong
with the Turkish forces at that point.
Inc recent report that number OF
officers were taken from .Janina to Con-
stantinople III chains may perhaps ex-
plain it. Possibly Turkey is holding
her forces there through fear of u move
ment from Bulgaria.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-05-20
ROu1ht the Island.

An amusing incident occurred during
the last cruise Of the English ship Roy
alist in the neighborhood Of the New
Hebrides. The time arrived for the
holding of the annual prize shooting,
but no suitable place could be found
for the erection Of target except n
small island in Southwest Bay. This,
however, was tribal property, and as
the natives had been taught to fear the
power of big guns, they bargained that
they should be paid for the island, as 1t
was sure to be blown to pieces. Elab-
crate negotiations ended in chief 60
ing off to the ship, when the requisite
agreements were entered into, and
Capt. Rason, Of the Royalist, became
the owner Of the island. the considera-
ton being FIVE sticks Of tobacco. A tar
get was then erected and some excel
lent shooting took place.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-05-20
He Wanted Little.

Representative Ellis. of Oregon. had
an amusing visitor at the Capitol the
other day. a young man from Eastern
Ohio called to see the Representative,
and after sending in picturesque lit
tie card managed to corner Mr.. Ellis in
the lobby, says the Washington Star.
What can do for you to-day" said
Mr.. Ellis. smilingly
Mr. Ellis" said he. 1--WE come n
good distance to see you and ask
small favor: my family is we'll con-
nected in Ohio: we are friends of Maj.
Mckinley and personally acquainted
with Mr. Hanna" proceeded the young
man. with serious air about him.
which aroused Mr.. Ellis curiosity.
"Now. thought that as am anxious
to go to Oregon to begin building up
my own fortunes would ask for
helping hand"
II will help you all can" said Mr..
Ellis.
WELL" said the Ohioan. Il thought
perhaps you would recommend me for
the postmastership at either Portland
or Astoria, which are in your district,
as a starter l think l could make out
with such start"
Mr.. Ellis mouth opened at least two
inches, his eyes watered, he put his
hands across his head in a bridge fash
ion and looked at the young man for
fully five minutes without uttering
syllable, so great was his amazement,
and the young man walked off won
dering at Mr.. Ellts-silence.
Mr.. Ellis district contains but two
postmasterships OF great prominence
In the State. and they are Portland and
Astoria and the scramble of his con-
stituents after the places Is something
terrific when there is vacancy at
either; In fact. coupled with the Ohio
ans request, was more than he could
stand, and he was too dumfounded to
talk
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-05-20

Salt Lake, May IA special to the
Tribune from Helena, Mont, says:
Secretary of the.Senate John Bloor was
convicted today by Il jury OF having Sc
creted the "ualaiy bill'' TO prevent its
passage the LEST rlig&t OF the session,
and the punishment was fixed at one
years imprisonment. He was denied
further bail and is nov in Jail. The
bill in questions mad passed both houses
the last day, but was never signed by
the speaker of the house. 1t would
have cut down the salaries of the coun-
ty officers and the 1runlDer and salaries
OF the deputies so per cent.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-05-20
The Situation Complicated,

London. May 1.-THE correspondent
of the Times ut Athens says: The re-
sumption of offensive operations in
Epirus greatly complicates the situa-
ton and tends to hamper the negotia-
tions for peace. The evident intention
of the Greek commanders is to capture
the Turkish positions there in order to
show that they have not been defeated
In an interview today. NJ. Ralli, the
premier, repeated his statement that
humanitarian motives are responsible
for the advance in Epirus, but he did
not deny the advantages which might
be hoped'f Tor from the capture of Pre-
versa and the occupation of the adjoin-
ing Turkish territory.
1--WE are still at war;" he said, land
until an armistice is concluded Greece
retains her liberty of action. We cam
not allow our activity to be confined to
Thessaly. where the Turks are predomi-
nant. The powers have hindered us
from acting in Crete, but Greece cannot
be barred everywhere nor compelled to
restrict her operations to a limited area.
1--WE have done our best to obtain an
armistice, and until it is accorded us,
we must act where and when We can.
Ii we have not already prosecuted the
war at various points and among the
islands of the Egean, it is only because
We have taken into consideration the
sufferings to which the Greek popula-
ton might be subjected. "
The government apparently thinks
that a renewal of the war will hasten,
instead of Ietard, the armistice. This
calculation may prove to be correct;
but it is more likely that Turkey will
seize on it as an excuse for delaying
the armistice and will deal q crushing
blow in Thessaly.