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Rock Island Argus., 1897-02-08
A Po,sss1 Word Of wsr.,px.

The Chicago Tlmes-H Herald, the
editor Of which Is - deep-dyed q re-
publican as there 10 In the state, and
one, by the way, whose influence io
national and state affairs since the
November election has been quite as
potent as that Of any other repre-
sentative party man, has this some.
what sensational double loaded edi-
torial appearing In its issue OF today.
Ii speaks for itself OF what IL hap
peuing at Springfield:
ITO the street railway companies,
the railroad companies, the gas com.
panies. the elevator companies, the
sleeping car companies. the ell. ctric
light companies. the telephone COM
psnies. the telegraph c,mpauies, the
beef companies. the warehouse com.
panies, the oleomargarine com pau.
les. and all other corporations doing
business under tho laws OF the stat.
OF Illinois. greeting: The general
assembly OF Illinois, now in session,
has been organized with o plant
speaker OF the house Of representa-.
tives on lines dictated by a corrupt
machine with q manifest purpose to
put e,ery corporation in the state
under tribute. II your charter
needs amendment you are es.
pected to pay for it. II you need
. new charter you are expected to
pay for it. II you wish to be let
alone you are expected to pay for il.
The money SO pad will 60 In part to
the associated lobbyists. popularity
known Is the machine, in part for
the corruption Of the primary and
other elections in the interests of
that organization, and in part to line
the pockets Of individual boodlers.
II 10 for you to say whether this
scheme Of Wholesale plunder shall
be carried out. Now is the time to
decide whether you will be accessor.
les before or after the fact. II YOU
submit to the proposed levy Of black
mail you will become . party to The
crime, and cannot escape the respon-
sibility to your stockholders, to
the public and to the law
OF the land. The briber and the
bribed must take passage in the
same boat, and in the present tenn.
Per Of the public will will share the
same fate. A majority OF the mem.
bsrs OF the legislature are hon.
est. There is hardly . committee
on which there Is not at least one
honest man. These people will moi
knowingly rob you or stand BY and
see you robbed. II you are in need
Of honest legislation. put your cas-,
in their hands. II an attemps i,
pade to blackmail You advise then
Of the fact, and they will see that yor
ave protected. IL You do rot know
Who these honest men are the Times
Herald will be glad to put you IL
communiation with them. We asl
Rock Island Argus., 1897-02-08
A Valuable Prescription.

Editor Morrison, of the Worthing-
ton, Ind. Sun, writes: "You have q
valuable prescription in Electric
Bitters. and l can cheerfully recon-
mend it for constipation and sick
headache, and as general system
tonic it has no equal" Mrs. Annie
Stehle. 1925 Cottage Grove avenue,
Chicago. was all run down, could
not est nor digest food, had q back
ache which never left her and felt
tired and weary. but six bottles OF
Electric Bitters restored her health
and renewed her strength. Price SO
cents and 81. Get q bottle at Hartz
& Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-02-08

One of the happiest and most
gratifying revelations Of the ear is
the political death of the despotic
and domineering Tillman. OF south
Carolina. The rule of the southern
statesmsn was short but erratic. and
bis end 10 a popular pronunciation
against the ideas which he repre-
ssnts. The venomous blatherskite is
short lived in American politics.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-02-08
WHAT the United States of Am,

WHAT the United States of Amer.
lea and the natioL now require above
all is rest and chance t. attend to
their legitimate business. We do
not require any tariff legislation. aud
therefore any legislation on this or
any other folly cannot fail to disturb
the business Of the country and de-
preston will ensue. An extra ses-
sion OF congress would b . pu blic
nuisance.-New York Herald.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-02-08

The recently elected populist sem
ator from the state OF Washic gton
was one Of the faithful '3O6" who
stood by Grant in his famous cam
paign for third term in 1880. Such
are the possibilities of modern poli-
tics,
Rock Island Argus., 1897-02-08

CHARLESTON, s. c., has commits
sion on shade trees. In four
years it has planted more than 1000
trees in the city sire. Is. 1t is u
good thing; at least it is better than
Arbor Day improvement as practiced
in Illinois.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-02-08

WITH q princess. q duchess and q
countess dlvort ed 10 one day across
the water, speed and not lasting
qualities would seem to be the main
requisites for blooded entries in the
European matrimonial swt epst ,kes.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-02-08

In Europe the number of inhabi-
tants to the square mile Is 95; in
Asia 1t 10 48; in Africa it is is; in
America 1t 10 8; in Oceanica and the
polar regions it is 8; in Australia it
Il only /.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-02-08

Every man will find his own private
affairs more difficult to manage anG
control thar any public affairs in which
he may be engaged. Melbourne
Rock Island Argus., 1897-02-08
IucOngruity.

The Mississippi river flows up hill.
Its mouth is higher than its source
that is, farther from the center of the
earth, OF account of the bulge of the
earth toward the equator-Pittsburg
Dispatch
Rock Island Argus., 1897-02-08
Before the Elects Wore on.

Say, you're the fourth feller that
has come here to try to trade hosses to-
day. said Farmer Shortcrop. "Whut' s
got into you all?"
IVY" said the visiting farmer
shoepishly. "the story got out someways
that you'd got religion at the revival
las night. t.''-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-02-08

TIE Siberian railway, which will
be completed toon, will be 700
miles long. the longest continuous
railroad track in the world.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-02-08

Away.
II you want 20 quit tobacco using
easily and forever. be made we'll,
strong. magnetic, full Of new life and
vigor. take No-T0 Bac. the wonder
worker that makes weak men strong.
Many gain tan pounds in ten days.
Over 10000 cured. Buy No-To-B Bac
from your own druggist. who will
guarantee q cure. Booklets and sam
pies mailed free. Addres Sterling
Remedy company. Chicago or New
York.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-02-08
Crockery Department.
(sPECIAL)
TOILET SET SALE.

We have q few more of those Mon
arch Toilet Sets. large fancy shapes.
assorted decorations, worth $3.50
per set, that we will close this week
at $193. Come early as there is only
a limited number left.
Only a few of those Excelsior
Toilet Sets, ~ pieces in brown and
pink. you pay for the same set $50.
but we will put them in this sale at
f3.95.
Special prices on all of our high
grade sets. We can save you from
20 to 80 per cent.
We have in stock Q fine line of
White Toilet Ware, new and attrac-
tive shapes at bottom prices:
Large Ewers. new shape. st.. s5c
Large Basins. new shape. at. -. SOC
Large Slop Jars At. Csc
Soap Slabs at SC
Mugs ot DC
Chambers at. 25c
Rock Island Argus., 1897-02-08
Piiss! Piles! Pi,ss.

DR.. williams Indian Pile Ointment
will cure blind. bleeding. liberated
and itching piles. It absorbs the
tumors. allays the itching at once,
acts as a poultice. giving instant re-
lief. DR.. Williams Indian Pile Oint.
ment is prepared only for piles
and itching Of the private parts. and
nothing else. Every box il guaran-
teed- Sold by druggists or sent by
mail for so cents aud 81 per box.
WILLIAMS M'F'G. Co., Props Cleve.
land, Ohio. For sale BY all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-02-08

"ANTED-SOLICIT EVERYWHERE
w in Illinois north of Springfield New
form of insurance Active men and women
are making big profits. w. A Thomas gen
eral sgent. 5H West Sixty-third street. Chi.
cago IL.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-02-08

The next United States senate will
have two Plstts, two Joneses and two
Harrises.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-02-08

"ANTED-BOARD AND LARGE FRONT
w room. .welheated and furnished by Young
couple; M children: will pay S45 per month
permanent: must be north of Seventh avenue
and west of Twenty-fifth street. Address,
*. Y. T." ARGUS
Rock Island Argus., 1897-02-08

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys
and bowels Never sicken. weaken
or gripe; 10 cents.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-02-08

"ANTED-AGENTS IF YOU ARE EN-
W ergetic and wish to make money it will
pay you to call at Hotel Gordon
Rock Island Argus., 1897-02-08
A WISH.
WANTED

ENOR RENT-A COTTAGE on FIVE ROOMS
Il In good repair, sos Fist avenue. Inquire
at 9l2 First avenue
Rock Island Argus., 1897-02-08

Vestige of those impurities which have
been developing, perhaps for years, in
the blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla cures
nervousness by feeding the nerves upon
pure, rich blood. 1t absolutely and per-
manently cures when all other medicines
fail, because Hoods Sarsaparilla
Rock Island Argus., 1897-02-08

WANTED-BY A FIRST CLASS. Ex-
W penenced bookkeeper and mathemati-
clan, books to open and close. deranged books
to rectify, partnerships to settle. Small sets
of books to take care of. Expert work done
at reasonable rates. Address. Expert Ac-
count ant, ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-02-08

Children Cry for
Pitchers Caotorta,
Rock Island Argus., 1897-02-08

WANTED-TO LOAN MONEY ON Ola
w monds, watches, jewelry. hardware,
musical instruments. bicycles clothing dry
goods. furniture, etc. Highest cash prices
paid for second hand goods of all kinds also
The above goods for sale at half the usual
store prices. All business transactions strictly
cOphdentiaL His new number and location
lts Eighteenth street. Don't forget it. j. W.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-02-08
=iirst

Last and all the time Hoods Sarsaparills
has been advertised as a blood purifier.
The great cures by Hoods Sarsaparilla
have been accomplished through purified
blood. Scrofula, salt rheum, eczema,
rheumatism, neuralgia, yield to Hoods
Sarsaparilla, because it eradicates the
Rock Island Argus., 1897-02-08
Always

Strikes at the root of the disease, which
is in the blood. Thousands testify that
they have been absolutely cured of blood
diseases by Hoods SarsapariIla, although
they had become discouraged by the fail
ure of other medicines to give any relief.
No other medicine has such a record of
cures as Hoods Scrsaparilla, because
Rock Island Argus., 1897-02-08
CONSULTATION FREE.

CONSULTATION FREE.
NERvOUe NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. sepnsss thrsesened
o
Asthma Rheumatm serofua syphs Blood
and I'm diseases
VARICOCELEls the
araeaseans
we ns cured m.ny ,ss his
OUk Testimonials
9aes d.
& % :.s II S: SS:s in .:
No 0hss spsehisas
ONLY CURABLE CASES TAKEN-o
l36i3a '' 49, - ~ - sose
oFTIcE-ls4 w. Third st. nscu,ousA pund., p.,.,,o+ r
The Somerset reporter., 1897-02-11
THE BOLD ENGINEER.

He sprin g to his post when he hears the bell
toll.
And seizes the valves which the engine con-
trot;
He looks Mt the gauge; | Ut. II stranger to fear,
Away flies thofJrain With tho bold engineer.
The night Is advancing, and darkness and rain
Hide mountain and meadow, stream, valley
and plain.
No sound but the sleet driving wind does he
hear,
But thinks not of danger. the bold engineer
A curve he apprenticeship speed Is the same
He glories in thinking his spirit is-gamel
"On, onl" in AN instant tbs far to the rear.
"Well donel" to himself says the bold en-
gineer.
He comes to a lighthouse, but sees not the
light
The signal to show that the track is all right
The drawbridge is swinging away from the
pier.
"Jump, jump, for your liyes!' shouts the bold
engineer.
A jury next morning examined the ground.
The verdict they rendered, by accident
drown'd,'
And one thing they settled. from evidence
clear
"No blame is attached to tho bold engineerl"
New York Ledger.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-02-11

;.
view ol IT, comes ,n'o pain1ul contract
WIN inc patent hathef zoe oi some
oooy ioo'' anu turning 10 Deg pardoh'
meets me eyes oi me young man Oh INC
gray coat ana pi''A mn 7arhe uh'on
selou'Iy. on' ieis one ei9f' 'Ilp down u
'he moor. ne si9el'-' pr ~ ]" up ana
po'' II mo i''a l's.''' non IL "a4k7
away VIM "'i AT 81 am "I"'He uli'1h.
eeih' ~, .''A7 a'.'-''' i'ai i.'.i companion
ana mn MIN sa-i's isH.z.E hsai 10 d
CORRECT li''" p43''''4 z'1ii'I' .oo'' Il
pi"'' u pi''i@'. s'.i'i'd MI. In o'''tt
youn6 i,l'' - .. i'I -. i'' -'itiy Ih
seai''' GP9 h,'/.aa - -'i9hi bdi
"ii'i' i l''' 4'iis. Ai'l'.'5 VH i9ia me
9oul P' 19i' - MI ~ - On me I'M
The Somerset reporter., 1897-02-11
Mrs. Liyermore Reelected.

Mrs. Mary A. Livermore has been re.
elected president of the Benefcent So
ciety of the New England Conservatory
of Music. During the year ending In
June, 1896, the society lent 81, 288 to
"a students, of whom 20 were women.
These loans, in small sums, are made
ing that the money is to be returned as
soon as the beneficiary is self supporting.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-02-11
First Written Laws,

The first written statutes are COM
prised in the law of Moses, 1871 B. c.
The first Greek laws were systematized
by Draco 623 b. c. The laws of Ly-
curgus We're made about S44 B. C. The
Roman laws We're first compiled by
Servius Tullius and amended by the
Twelve Tables in 449 b. c. The Pan
dects of Jnstinian We're compiled in 633
Blackstone'S Commentaries were pub
lished at Oxford in l165 and 1769
The Somerset reporter., 1897-02-11
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE.

whereas, Louis Vigue OF Bingham, Somerset
County, State of Maine, by his mortgage deed
dated the 4th day of Sept 1885. and recorded
in Somerset Registry Of Deeds, Rock 229, Page
70. conveyed to me the undersigned. certain
parct Is of real estate situated IN said Sing
ham. described as follows, to wit: the south
half Of lot numbered eleven in Range seven.
Also the south half of lot numbered eleven in
Range SIX. Also the north west quarter of lot
numbered eleven in Range seven All con
tanning two hundred and fifty acres more or
less and being property conveyed TO Louis
Vigue by Arno Padham by deed recorded in
Somerset Registry, Book 2lS, Page a.
Now whereas the condition of said mortgage
has been broken. therefore, by reason of the
breach of said condition claim foreclosure
of said mortgage Sw5
Dated this 18th day OF January, ls91.
c. A. PAUL
By W X. Jordan. his attorney
The Somerset reporter., 1897-02-11

indiscriminateu use of the knife. Read
ing of the many cures made by S. S.
S, determined to give that medicine
trial, and after had taken it few
days, the cancer became irritated and
began to discharge. This after awhile
ceased, leaving a small scab, which
finally dropped off, and only a healthy
little scar remained to mark the place
where the destroyer had held full sway.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-02-11
IS A CLASS OF PEOPLE

Who are injured by the use OF coffee. Recent
ly there has been placed in all he grocery
stores new preparation called GRAIN-O
made OF pure grains, that takes the place Of
coffee The most delicate stomach receives it
without Distress and but few can tell it from
coffee. 1t does not cost over Il as much
Children may drink it with great benefit. IS
cts and Is cts. per package. Try it. Ask for
GRAlN-O.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-02-11
Too
Much Knife!

The use of the surgeons knife is be-
coming so general, resulting fatally
in such a large number of cases, as to
occasion general alarm.
Mr.. William Walpole, of Walshtown,
South Dakota, writes; "A o ut
three years ago, there came under
my left eye a little blotch about the
The Somerset reporter., 1897-02-11

Jones-Mrs Robinson is an ideal
wife She says nothing and saws wood.
Snith-Docs she bring il in?-New
York Sunday Journal
The Somerset reporter., 1897-02-11

size OF a small pea.
1t grew rapidly, and
shooting pains ran
i'll every direction.
l became alarmed
and con S Il Il e d a
good doctor, who
pronounced it cam
Ger, and said that it
must be cut out.
This I would not
consent to, having
little faith in the
The Somerset reporter., 1897-02-11

A cubic foot of distilled water weighs
very nearly 900 ounces
The Somerset reporter., 1897-02-11
Great Premium Offer.
JOHN 9. GRIFFIN i,
INSURANCE AGENCY,
Water ST.,
SkOWhegan, Maine.
ORIENT INSURANCE COMPANY.


1867, commenced business in 1872. CHARLES L.
WRITING. Pres, JAMES Y. TAUNTON. Secy
capital paid up in cash, $4,000.
ASSETS DECEMBER 81 lsq6
Real Estate owned by the company
unIncumbereo, s..-....s....... 49, IS, }55 .
Loans on bond and mortgage.
rst llensl,.. ........-..s rs, 10 -
Stocks aud bonds, market value, i. 596 .6o t3
Loans secured by collaterals.. .....= ll5o 90
Cash in office and N bank, .......-.. l24.osl 4
Interest due and accrued, 80 e.. 49, IA }ss II
Premiums n due course Of couec-=
ion, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 2fo,o7a "a
Aggregate assets At actual value 2.2,s.,3a s
LIABILITIES DECEMBER 81. 1895
Net amount of unpaid losses aud
claims, E. .......... $3.50. 1853, 2S5 3
Amount required to safe re in
sure all outstanding risks.......-. aS4, o25 is
All other demands Wis. commissions
etc.,................. ..........=.. 63,25a IS
Total liabilities, except capital-----
stock and net surplus, ...........s l,2l6 564 $
Capital actually paid up in cash, 100000 90
surplus beyond capital, ....... - 5t2l65 b
3w4
Agents in Somerset county
JoHs c. GRIFsIS, Skowhegau.
PARKS BROTHERS. Pitysdeld
The Somerset reporter., 1897-02-11

they don't yoa know. -
"No, / suppose he sometimes doesn't :, -
he says, Wijha sideloug glance from un=
der his lash s.
"Oh You LIloW what ! mean know
of one art museum director Who never
painted a stroke III his hfe, She says,
while the wonderful green and yellow
mooubran~ tll across the stage on
Leighton summer Moon
Then thcrr i, a little farce. reprint
from ill., ol domestic micluity. IN
which all thc ,tetor, dowhat they ought
not to do aud leavs undanc what they
ought to dc, aud tbcro Is NO ,cn~e an IT..
The curtain man, as usual drops the
curtain III the middle ri the act and
raises it while the actof- are staging
themselves
shall We "a up .ud looh at the art
exhibitions; She asks when IL Is over.
"Oh, | suppose one Is expected to,
he says with the an of Il modern job.
They JOIN the thruug up the winding
stair, past the hig painting of ever and
ever so many chickens Wading up n
muddy slope to their dinner while tho
wind blows their tails all to one side,
past bronzcS and marbles of handsome
Apollos, winged PsycheS and armless
Ycnuses, while some one inquiries Sc
riously: "Why will they be SO careless
with their statuary? l don't believe
ever saw Venus that hadn't one or
both her arms broken off,
Now II head n charcoal attracts her
attention. She steps bael, to get a better
The Somerset reporter., 1897-02-11
# quincy, Mas s.
Incorporated and commenced business

har 4 Rowland pres William Il Fay. sec
ASSETS. DECEMBER 31>H. 1s9r
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-26
The Modern Summer.

The American summer marches on,
steadily deteriorating each year, with
more hot waves, of longer duration and
greater intensity. Summer after sum-
lner the record is broken and a new
one made. The towns have become
mighty ovens, storing up heat by day
to emit by night, and even the rural
districts have become infected, and this
phenomenal summer heat seems to find
its way into the most quiet and seclud-
ed hooks. We have our weather rec
ords to prove that these hot spells are
growing worse, and it is becoming a
more serious question every day wheth-
er they, with the suffering, sickness and
death they cause, are not worthy of
investigation to determine the posi-
bility of some mitigation. Are these
waves due TO the modern architecture
of our cities, to forest destruction-the
cause of so many Of our present ills
or to the change in our methods and
mode of living? Or Is II, after all, mere
ly hallucination on our part, and is
the weather no hotter, but the sun
strokes due TO too many stimulants,
fast living and other excesses2 The
subject is worth looking into on the
part Of the meteorologists and other
Bcientists.-N. o. Times-Democrat e
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-26
ROYAL SUCCESSION.
How II Is Governed I'm Various Euro
pean Countries.

How II Is Governed I'm Various Euro
pean Countries.
: The empress of Russia has presented
the car with another daughter. The
car is said to be elated as father, but
to be disappointed as a sovereign. This
is but way of saying that his next
brother, Grand Duke George, is still
heir to the throne. The grand duke is
probably no less disappointed than the
head of the house. His health is very
delicate, and he has to pass most of his
time on the Mediterranean. The two
infant daughters have but extremely
remote chances of the succession They
are not wholly excluded, but all posi-
BILE male heirs take precedence of
them; that is to say, in the present in
stance the cars two brothers, and any
male children or children's children
they may have, to say nothing of the
possible male heirs of the car. At
present, however, neither of these
princes Is married. On the extinction
of the last male line, the throne passes
into the female lines, according to
their degree of proximity to the en-
peror who reigned last. This was the
system established by Emperor Paul,
and It is one of the three existing in
contemporary European states. I'm
der the Salic system, which prevails in
Belgium, Sweden, Norway, Italy, Den
mark and Prussia, females are COM
pletely excluded. In England male
heirs in the same degree of relation to
the sovereign exclude females, without
any regard to priority of birth. Thus,
though the son of king may be
younger than a daughter, the son sue
ceeds, as being In a closer degree of re-
lationship. This is also in practice in
Spain and Portugal, and it is called
the cognate or CASTLE system. The
Russian system also prevails in Hol'
land, Greece, Bavaria and Wurttem'
burg. Peter the Great discarded the
system under which he assembled the
throne in order to dfsinherit his disc
bedient son Alexis. He decreed tha'
the succession should be determined by
a testamentary disposition of the SOW
ereign. Unfortunately, however, h
forgot to make q will, although thu
quidnuncs of Europe fastened to repai
the omission for him by publishing I
spurious will of Peter the Great, whicl
is supposed to govern Russian policy I,
this day. His nearest successors, how
ever, adhered to his plan, until 1t wa
found that in bequeathing an heir I
the throne they generally bequeathe
civil war at the same time.-Londo
News.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-26
A Few Feminine Fancies.

Hats and bonnets are now made to
match little girls coats and jackets Of
colored pique and linen.
Very narrow black velvet ribbons
trim the latest frocks of cotton can
vas, fashioned over colored foundation
Innings.
Black lawn dimity and foulard form
fashionable shirt waists for those In
mourning; stylish afternoon and even
ing gowns are of black China crepe.
The girl who has colored linen for an
eton suit should trim 1t with heavy
blonde or white lace and binding Of q
contrasting shade, for Dame Fashion
favors this style.
To be right in vogue you must have at
least one gown of green muslin, and II
should be embellished with velvet rib
bon and black lace insertion, either
Valenciennes or Chantilly.-ehicago
Record
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-26
PLACES OF INTEREST,".

The Alamo. built In 171s, Alamo
plaza.
Cathedral de San Fernando. Main
plaza
Mission Conception, built in 1874.
miles from city.
Mission San Jose, built Ills. 31zmiies
from city.
Mission San Juan Capistran. miles
from city.
Mission San Francisco de Ia Espada.
miles from city.
Mission de las Cabas.
Aqueduct at Mission San Juan.
San Pedro Springs, Park and Muse
UNI. 1 mile from city.
United States Arsenal on South Flo.
res street.
United States government post, Gov
eminent hill. mile from city.
City hall on Military plaza.
New Court House. south side Main
plaza.
New Postoffice. on Alamo plaza.
Alamo Heights.
Jockey Club. River avenue.
West End and its colleges.
Lake View and Convent.
Chapel OF the Miracles, Ruiz and
Laredo strets.
Old Veramendl palace. SOledad
street.
Old palace OF Gov. Navarro, corner
Commerce and Flores streets.
Lone Star Brewery, Grand avenue.
City Brewery, River avenue.