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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21
Taking Advantage of the Times.

In these times, when the war fever
is rampant, it requires a sturdy band
of vigorous conservatives in the house
to expose and defeat all sorts of
schemes for raiding the treasury and
enacting questionable and vicious
legislation. The lobby is active, and
many selfish interests are seeking to
entrench themselves at the public eX-
pense. The Missouri democratic dele
CATION has been foremost in assault
upon all pernicious schemes. Last
week Bland and Dockery were among
the leaders in a successful fight
against a bill unanimously reported
by the committee on election of presi-
dent and vice president, proposing to
repeal the century-old statute requir-
ing the electoral vote of the states to
be delivered at the national capitol by
messengers selected by the electors.
After a hot fight the bill was de-
feated.
Since then Bland and Dockery,
joined by Cochran, Bailey and Savers,
of Texas. and other democrats. have
made furious onslaught on bill
Unanimously reported by the CONF
mittee on military affairs, which, in
effect, imperiled the liberty of the
press. 1t prohibited any person OF
newspaper from printing any infor.
nation as to the strength of any
Notifications. The bill bristled with
pains and penalties, but after caus'
tic debate it was recommitted to the
committee by an overwhelming vote
These are times requiring sound judg
ment and cool-headed. experienced
Representatives, and Missouri is to b.
congratulated that her delegation il
both house and senate fully measures
up to the demands of a situation
which always develops during an.
lwar DpriOd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21
Mice Feed q Disabled Cas.

The story Is rather strange. To begin
with it is strange that q wide awake,
agile, up to date cat should permit it.
self to be run over by wagon. That is
wi;at happened to fine Maltese owned
by Jones. Mr.. Jones, when he heard
that the cat had been disabled, chucked
1t into the cellar. Nobody cared for the
poor thing, and in few GV;s Jones
went to the cellar to remove what he
believed was dead cat He was aston
ished to find the animal still alive, and
more astonished to see heap of fish
and meat bones in the corner in which
it lay. The cat was unable to crawl,
nobody in the house had supplied it
with food and the windows of the Gel
lar were tightly closed.
Mr.. Jones was puzzled, but he deter.
mined to investigate. Placing some
scraps of bread and meat ON a plate, he
laid 1t in the center of the cellar, and,
taking position at the near window,
he awaited developments. He had not
long to wait. In a minute or two he
saw mouse creep cautiously toward
the plate, and then another. Selling q
large piece Of meat, they partly dragged
and partly rolled it to where the cat
lay, and, squatting themselves on their
launches waited until the hungry pussy
had eaten it. They then brought anoth-
er piece In the same way, and then
piece after piece until the plate was
cleaned. When the cat had finished, the
mice nestled alongside her and were
fondled as tenderly as if they were a
pair of kittens. Mr.. Jones told the
strange story to his neighbors, and now
people from squares around 60 to see
the two mice care for the helpless. but
evidently grateful cat.-Philadelphis
Times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21
Objected to the Motion.

Lord Chief Justice Cockburn was ex.
tremely fond of going down to the sea
in ships, and it was his custom to spend
from Saturday to Monday ON board bis
yacht. On one occasion he invited one
Of the puisne judges of the queen
bench to accompany him on a cruise.
At the start the sea was as smooth a.
glass, but during the night the wind
freshened up and caused the little craft
to toss and roll in . manner which af-
fected the puisne judge most unpleas-
antly. Lord Cockburn, hearing Of his
sickness, went into the cabin and. lay
ing a soothing hand ON his shoulder,
said:
my dear c., can I do anything for
your
"Yes. your lordship," he replied, in
. panied voice. lyon will greatly oblige
me by overriding this motion. LAW
Notes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21
Application For Sale of Real Estate.
William I. Ludolph. ATTORNEY.

To all persons whom II may concern:
=. Notice i hereby given that the undersigned.
Henry Giesenhagen. guardian of Edward Rel
mers and Mary keimers minors. will make ap-
plication to the county court of Rock Isl and
county. al regular term thereof. to be held
at the court house In the city OF Rock Island
In said county. ON the first Monday of June
A. ID 1895. being the sixth day thereof. for an
order and decree of said court. directing him
as said guardian. TO sell the following real
estate belonging to said minors or SO much
thereof a. shall seem to said court To the in
terest of said minors. situated In the county
Of Rock Island and state of Illinois. towit:
The two-twelfths (2-l2) undivided interest In
lots number seven 90 and nine C9) Ia block
number -four HD 10 that part of the city of
Rocx Island. state of Illinois, known as and
called South Pork addition. for the support
and education of said minors. and for the pur-
pose OF investing such of the proceeds of said
s'le AZ shall not be Immediately requisite for
said support and education Ia other real es
tate. or OF otherwise investing the same.
HENRY GI EsESHAGES.
Guardian of said Minors
WILLIAM L. LUDoLPH, Attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21
Special Taxation Notice.

Notice Is hereby given TO all persons inter.
ested, that the city council OF the city OF Hocs
Island having ordered that Twenty.sixth (2sth)
street be paved from the south line OF Fifth
(5th) avenue to the north line Of Seventh 9TH
avenue in the city OF Rock Island. county OF
Rock Island and state of Illinois
Said ordinance for said Improvement i on
file In the Office OF the city clerk of said city
and said city has applied TO the county court
of Rock Island county. Illinois. for an assess
ment and levy OF the costs OF said improve
ment, according to benefits. and upon and
from the lots and parts OF lots and tracts of
land contiguous To the line of said improve
ment in said ordinance ordered TO be con
structed In proportion to the frontage OF such
lots. parts OF lots and tracts OF land upon the
Improvement 30 ordered tn be constructed a.
aforesaid; aud an assessment thereof IN five
Instruments. which unpaid installments vii
draw per cent interest per annum. having
been made and returned TO said court. the
final bearing thereon will be had at the Juue
term of said court commencing on the Sixth
toth) day Of June. A. ID 1895
All persons desiring may tle objections he
fore said day. appear and make their defense
Dated al Rock Island. Illinois, this 10th DAY
OF May, A. d.. 1888.
CHARLIE BUFoRD. Commissioner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

AS as result of the meeting of Illi-
nois citizens. held in the house of
representatives, Springfield, last
week, what will be known as the Hi
nois Army and Navy league has been
organized. The object of the league
is to assist and comfort Illinois SOL
diers in our armies, and sailors on
our warships, and their families and
dependents at home. The league is
non-partisan and non-secretarian
Judge P. S. Grosscup, of Chicago, was
elected president. Charles H. Deere,
of Moline, is member of the execu-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21
Literary

McClure's Magazine for June will
be a special war number, with articles
by Gen. Miles and Gen. Fitzhugh Lee;
an account of the first cruise of the
blockading fleet off Cuba, written by
Stephen Bonsal, who was on the flag
ship, New York; description of the
marching of the volunteers. by Will
liam Allen White; some Songs of the
Ships of Steel" by James Barnes; an
Americans account of his life in
Manila; and other timely articles, and
a great many pictures relating to the
war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21
The republicans of Madison county

The republicans of Madison county
held convention the other day and
refused to endorse the administration
of Gov. Tanner. They also declined
to instruct their delegates to the state
convention for Floyd X. Whittemore
for state treasurer because they
thought he is favored by Gov. Tanner.
The republican brethren of Illinois are
not doing the Damon and Pythias act
to any great extent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21
The democratic congressional con

The democratic congressional con-
vsntion of the Eighteenth district will
be held at Litchfield next Tuesday.
The convention will consist of 113 del
egates apportioned among the coun-
ties as follows: Bond, 8; Fayette,
IS; Madison, 80; Montgomery, p;
Moultrie, 10; Shelby, "a. All the
counties have endorsed the present
congressman, Thomas M. Jet, and
his nomination seems therefore as
sured by a unanimous vote.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21
THE COUNTY TEMPLE.

May 20-Catherine McQuaid to
Elizabeth McQuaid, lot II. block 2,
Schnell's add. Rock Island $500.
Mary and W. H. Conner to Elmer
E. Vanderveer, und II mel mel %,
II, 3w, nj lot 8, swi 10. II, 2w; part
nwl 10, II, 2w; set sci "a, II. 3w; ST
lot swi 10, tract my metes and
bounds 80, II, Wv; tract by metes and
bounds 80, II, 2w, 81 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

MADRID is easily elated these days.
The rejoicing over the arrival of the
Spanish armada in the harbor of San
tiago de Cuba shows this. If Ad-
miral Sampson and Commodore
Schley do their duty, this will prove,
before it is through with, the most
dismal rejoicing the Spaniards have
ever INDUCED in.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

ADMIRAL CERvERA's success in fe-
line tactics is due to the employment
of characteristics of his race. The
American people have national char
acteristic, too, which is humiliation
to their foes, as the Spaniards have
already had slight taste of.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

The torpedo boat Winslow which
bore the brunt of the fight in Car
denas harbor when Ensign Bagley
was killed, will be easily repaired.
There are also other men to take the
place of the five who are gone, but
this fact is not as encouraging as it
MIGHT he
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21
A Warm Friend.

Foley's Collie is very hot, but when
diluted it is warm friend indeed to
those suffering from bowel COM
plants. 1t never fails. Is cents and
0 cents. Sold bv T. H. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21
Beauty IL Blood Deem,

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar.
tic clean your blood and keep 1t clean, by
stirring up the lazy. liver and driving all i'm
Danish pimples, boils, blotches, blackheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,- beauty for ten cents. All drug.
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, lOc, sc, Soc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

For the benefit of the uninitiated.
it may be said that Commodore
Schley, of the flying squadron, pro-
nounces his name as if it were spelled
Sly" 1t is hoped that as in the
case of Sampson, he will be all that
his name implies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

To the delegates of the democratic conyen.
tion for the nomination of candidates for
county omces Ut the coming November cleo
ton: oentlemen-After2 3 years successful
teaching as principal Of graded schools, and
having been chosen by the democrats In other
counties at two different times IS nominee for
the ONCE Of county superintendent Of schools,
hope you viii not think mo too presumptuous
In asking such nomination at your hands,
which do. Respectfully,
w. II. SHERMAN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

DEwEY's men will have fresh meat
for some time. His fleet has just cap.
tured ship load of cattle bound fol-
Manila. Spain is paying much OF
Uncle Sans war expenses as the
struggle proceeds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21
LEGAL.
Administrators Notice.
Estate NJ John II winning deceased

The undersigned having been appointed ad-
ministrator of the estate of John II. Winning.
late of the county of Rock Island. stale
of Illinois. deceased. hereby gives notice that
he will appear before the county court OF
Rock Island county. ut the county court room.
In the city OF Rock Island at the July term
on the first Monday In July next. NJ which
time all persons having claims against said
estate are notified and requested TO attend
for the purpose of having the same adjusted
All persons indebted TO said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment TO the
undersigned.
Dated this 18th day of May. A. ID. 1908
RICHARD :. SILvIs. Administrator
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

MERCER county democrats at their
adjourned meeting Thursday selected
Cooke, of Aledo, as their candidate
for the nomination for representative
in that district,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

The Spanish fleet may have evaded
Admiral Sampson and Commodore
Schley. but it took pains also to evade
the path where rolls the Oregon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

If the republicans of Rock Island
get through today without calling out
the fire department, to say nothing of
the police patrol, it will be surpris-
inp.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

IT is gght for political existence
with the Prince contingent in Rocl
Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

In difference to the wishes of my friends.
have determined to become q candidate for
the democratic nomination for county treas
urer, subject to the decision of the county
convention, and solicit the support OF those
who deem me worthy. TR. LEES.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

II !OST-PAIR OF GoLD-RIM SPECTACLES
IL between Young 4 McCombs' store and
Harper House. Return TO ARGUS and receive
reward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

No man can cure consumption.
You can prevent it though. DIR.
Woods Norway Pine Syrup cures
coughs, colds, bronchitis. asthma.
Never fails. Sold by Marshall &
Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

hereby announce myself a candidate for
the nomination for the ONCE of county treas
urer, subject to the decision Of the Democratic
county convention. ApaN SravM
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

from kidney diseases, why not try
Foley's Kidney Cure, a guaranteed
medicine. For sale by T. H. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

Arnold's Bromo Celery cures head
aches; 10, Is and so cents. Reiss-
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

WRITE TO FULTON & YEAGLEY,
w Denton. Tex, IL you have accounts,
notes or judgments VS.. Texas parties that you
desire settled or compromised.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

I OST-ON FOURTH AVENUE BETWEEN
IL Eighteenth and Twenty-second streets. an
envelope containing papers valuable only to
the owner. Kindly return to this Office
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

announce my candidacy for the county treas
uryship nomination, subject to the will of the
democratic convention. &C Covur
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

The undersigned wishes TO announce him
self . candidate for the democratic uomins.
sion for sheriff Of Rock Island county, end %.
ncin the support Of his friends.
BIvrou DAVE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

Acquissing 70 the requests OF number OF
ny friends, hereby aanosnes myself candi
date for the shrievalty nomination, subject q
the decision Of the democratic county con
vention. A. D. HUBuNo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21
Announcements.

thereby announce myself - Q candidate
for the once OF county superintendent o.
schools, SUBJECT 70 the decision Of The demo
cratic county convention
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

thereby announce myself . candidate fol
The once OF sAerin Of Rock Island county. sub
teot 70 the dsoisioa Of the democratic county
ooovoasiou- n. ~ BBIcCS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

"ANTED-A COMPETENT GIRL AS
w cook at 9l4 Second avenue References
required.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

EOR SALE-A RESIDENCE OF SEVEN
Il rooms; well appointed. with modern con-
veniences. A good location 70 physician
or comfortable home for a business man
Good yard and convenient to street cars. Ad-
dress g. -, THE ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

Yielding 70 the wishes Of my friends havs
consented TO become candidate for the dem
0efatio nomination for sherin subject TO The
aecisiou Of the democratic county convention
CIV. NRuS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21
MISCELLANEOUS.

INSTRUCTION GIVEN ON VIOLIN. CALI.
L or address, NJ Florence Chamberlin. 1918
Second avenue. .s
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

TOR SALE-A NEAT OFFICE CABINET
= with about 90 different Slides suitable for
filing legal blanks or any description OF papers
In fat form TO be kept In shape for writing.
thing for any once with contracts, etc, to
die. Address b. T. c.. care OF TIE ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

This seems to be the period of per-
ilous plight with the Prince push.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

LNOR SALE-wELL ESTABLISHED BUsI
II ness; doing about 10000 per annum; To-
Gated on the most prominent corner In the
city of San Antonio; 900 cars pass the store
every day; one third frst-class farming lands
In Missouri or Kansas. balance cash or its
equivalent. Address Col J. A. Bradley, 5Oex
E. Houston street. San Antonio. Tex
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

Having determined 70 become . candidate
for the democratic nomination for county So
per!ntondent of schools, l hereby solicit the
support of NY fdends looking 70 that end.
o. L ADDITION
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

hereby announce myself - candidate
for The democratic nomination for county
superintendent Of schools. subject 70 the d.
sisloa Of he dsooerssie county eoaveatioa.
CHA1LD @. oWnulR.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21
SAD FATE.

The New York newspapers recently
published the details Of the suicide of g
society woman who became crazed by
headache and drowned herself in the
harbor. What q sad end to q life that
ought to have been completely happy!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

A GENTS WANTED FOR WAR WITH
"A Spain. including battles on sea and land.
Contains all about armies. navies. forts and
warships of both nations and graphic story OF
the great victory of the gallant Dewey; tells
everything about Sampson. Schley. Fitzhugh
Lee and leading commanders by Hon. James
Rankin Young. the intrepid leader for Cuba
libre in the halls of congress The greatest
war book published; 600 large pages: 100 superb
Illustrations, many in richest colors. Has large
coored maps Biggest book highest commits.
sions lowest price; only si15. Each subscriber
receives grand Al premium free. Demand
enormous; harvest for agents: 30 days credit:
freight paid: outfit free. Write today. Ad-
dress the National Book Concern. Dept IS
$50 Dearborn street. Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21
WANTED.

WANTED-A GIRL FOR SECOND WORK
w at 1lO9 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

TOR SALE-A SWELL UPRIGHT PIANO,
nearly new, at a bargain. Cash or pay
ments. You will be sorry II you don't come
and look at this special bargain. Johnny Jones'
second hand store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

"ANTED-TOR RENT AN 8 OR I0ROOM
w modern house May I or before. Address
4 ARGUS once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

In accordance with the wishes Of nunber
Of ny frieads sheoueheat thsoeounty, IAsFsby
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

NOR sALE-A NUMBER OF VACANT
II lots In 9innets addition; very central;
within easy reach OF the government ar.enal,
most OF the large shops In Moline and the
cifc railroad. Anyone having the ready cash
can buy one or al Of them At bargain. Also
few cottages. Apply 70 r. n. Sinnet, sos
Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

EyOR SALELCOAL IN ANY QUANTITY
Il OF 80 bushels or over at e2.60 per ton, de-
uvered G. o. D. 70 any part OF the city. Leave
orders st Commercial house barber shop, Rock
Island or Enos James, Milan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

"ANTED-I0O LADIES WISHING EN-
w ployment. Please call on Mrs ID. L.
Armstrong, 3OiS Fifth avenue from to p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

NOR SALE-FOUR FOX TERRIER PUPS
Il Full blooded. Johnny Jones' second
hand store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

L1OR SALE-ss5-ACRE Farm; ROCK ISL
II and county; ss6 per acre; will take part
trade in a small farm, or other realty. w.
CLAUssEN, Davenport, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-21

LNOR SALE-A FINE SHETLAND PONY.
Il cheap, ut Johnny Jones second hand
store.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-05
SATURDAY MORNING. MARCH ,, lSs'

other side between the hay wagon aha the overturned wood wagon the staea was wedged in with a crushed ton The driver of the hay wagon crawlsd d off his load, cursed the Black canyon stage management and profanely of fered prize to any one who would furnish solution of the situation That cussed stage" said he, struck my load of hay on the right side an here it is on the left. There's only three ways it could a got where it is The mules had to either climb over the hay. crawl under it or go through 1t. They didn't climb over it. because l was up there and never seen 'ero They didn't go through, because you see there ain't no hole in the load There want room for 'em to go un- der, but there they are"
 It was as much of a puzzle to A hundred other citizens as it was to the hay owner. Andrew Barry sub sequently made diagram of the To- cality both before and after the col lision and arrived at solution. which is the only possible one, though the owner of the hay wagon has not vet accepted it.
 According to MT. Barry's theory the stage having struck the hay wagon at a sharp angle ricochetted and struck the wood wagon, which was then overturned. The hay wagon horses having room enough to escape past the rear of the stage, turned, and in doing so pulled the front of the hay wagon just past the stage. That s very simple solution and what is more, there seems to be no other.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-05
MORE HIGH TREASON.
It Isn't Polite to Denounca the Elm
 perOr in Shorthand on a Post Card.

Berlin, March 1.-The carnival brought the usual crop of lese majeste convictions wherever tipp,ers' tongues wagged indiscreetly about Emperor William. Their neighbors or police spies secured them at least two months in prison. A journeyman baker named Melms got six months for reasonable language when drunk.
 A Griefswald man in Llandudno, Wales, recently sent a pest card to a business firm in Germany On the way somebody wrote on the card in shorthand: Damn the Emperor"
 The card passed the eagle-eyed Ger man postofice undetected, but the ad- dressee happened to employ an Eng fish shorthand writer and asked him to explain, whereupon the addressee wrote an indignant letter to the Ilan- dudno man demanding that he dis cover the offender, otherwise the mat ter will be referred to the imperial