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The record-union., 1898-03-04
Booming Grant for Senator.

SAN DIEGO, March 3.-About thirty
Republicans gathered tonight to dis
cuss the ACCESSIBILITY of forming cldp
to support Ulysses S. Grant for United
states Senator DR.. Gochenaur pre-
sized. Mayor Reed and others made
speeches eulogizing Mr.. Grant. 4 COM
m:ttee was appointed to arrange ( n a
public meeting at which the Grant Club
Will be formed
The record-union., 1898-03-04
BIackman Convicted.

Los ANGELES. March 3.-Willialn
X. Blackman was tonight found gull
ty by jury in Judge Smiths court Of
embezzling the funds of the Los Ange-
les Electric Company The amount CT
the shortage was fixed by the jury at
S3,44.S. The court set next Monday
morning as the time for passing SEN
tence
The record-union., 1898-03-04
Santa C1aras Won.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY. March g
The Santa Clara and Varsity base
ball teams played game on the cam
pus to-day. the visitors winning by q
score of to 4. The University team
was clearly outplayed. Kelly of the
Santa Clara's pitched an even game,
while Wingley, StanforG's man in the
box, gave the visitors many chances 10
score.
The record-union., 1898-03-04
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DISQUALIFIED.

"Oh, yes: Miss Birding is cultivated
singer. but she will never pass for a
great artist. you know"
And why not. pray?"
Because she can sing in nothing but
English,
oh dear. Is that 500"
Eyes; and it's such abnormally good
English, too. Why. you can understand
every word she says" Philadelphia
Bulletin.
The record-union., 1898-03-04
Reclaiming Marsh Land.

SAN RAFAEL. March 3.-Tne
Mackay- Flood estate IS engaged IN re-
claiming a large tract of marsh land
between San Rafael Creek and Point
San Quentin. i is thought that grain
can be grown to advantage on the
property.
The record-union., 1898-03-04
Condition of the Treasury.

WASHINGTON, Mar 3.-To-day's
statement Of the condition of the treas
ury shows: Available cash balance,
$22o, 5o2, 195; gold reserve, S1G1, 941,:Io1.
The record-union., 1898-03-04
Never.

Il have fear that baseball may yet
sink to the level of priZefighting.
Never. We will keep it up to the
present high level of lynching bee. if
1t takes every umpire in the nation
Indianapolis Journal.
The record-union., 1898-03-04
South Carolina Has Some Fighters

COLUMBIA. March 3.-One thousand
militiamen of South Carolina rendered
their services to Governor Ellerbee to-
day in case of war. The offer was made
through Colonel Robertson, colored, OF
Charleston.
The record-union., 1898-03-04
Epidemic of BLACK Blister

BOMBAY. Mar. 3.-An epidemic of
"black blister has broken out in the
State of Hydrabad. Fifty deaths are
occurring daily.
The record-union., 1898-03-04
Mercilcss.

Your majesty will not consent to re-
duce the war indemnify" asked the
Turkish official
No" Numbered Abdul Hamid, "Tll
fleece those Greeks like a summer hotel
proprietor. Puck.
The record-union., 1898-03-04

II stood there in the silent night
said the poet. wrapped in thought
Dear me-" murmured Miss Cayenne.
how chilly you must have BEEN"
The record-union., 1898-03-04
Reason in Her Choice.

What on earth did she marry him
for?"
Nothing on earth. He's ship own
er"-Life.
The record-union., 1898-03-04

Yes.
It's Cady the contractor that has
bought Keet's wood and coal yard, o15
L. Tel. 35o Red.
The record-union., 1898-03-04

The Pinta Sails for San Diego.
SAN FRANCISCO. March 3.-The
The record-union., 1898-03-04
No Fault Of the NAVY Department.

the effort of the Poles to shake off their
Russian conquerorS.
The record-union., 1898-03-04

An epidemic of measles is spreading
over England. the disease growing more
malignant as it spreads.
The record-union., 1898-03-04
A Beauty in Shoes,
ST 95.
New Nesting Top,
Lace, 81 SO.

Chiidrcn's Extra Quality
Chrome Kid Lace Shoes, in a
beautiful chocolate shade, hand
some silk vesting top to match,
6 to 8, 81 SO; sizes 81. to IL,
So; sizes liz to 2, SO so.
The record-union., 1898-03-04
Book Department.

LATEST BOOKS - Simon
Dale" by Anthony Hope; Cor
leon," by Marion Crawford;
The Lion of Janina," by Jo-
kai. All OF the above in beau
tifuily bound library editions.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-20

asked for seven years to make a real"
instead of an Imaginary" line, have all
the modern improvements desired, as
long as they are ready to pay for them.
And Templeton, with its historic com
mon and it's traditions from the early
settlement of old Worcester county, re-
mains on the map intact
There was hint in this correspond
ence early in the session, relative to a
thorough investigation into the work at
the Massachusetts Hospital for Dipso-
maniacs, at F'oXboro, and the results
as compared with the expenditure of
money. This Investigation has been in
progress, very informally, yet very
thoroughly and while the ways and
means committee has reported in favor
of the regular appropriation for the
maintenance of the institution, it is ex-
tremely doubtful if any Of the recon-
mendations of the trustees for money
for extraordinary purposes are regarded
with favor.
The trustees have asked for extra ap-
pfopriations amounting to 100000. Half
of this amount is for the purpose OF
erecting a chapel and gymnasium,
and the other half is for tine erection
of a new hospital building for the &C
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-20

commodation of 20 or 80 patients" This
matter was considered by the committee
on public charitable institutions on We'd
nesday last, and Henry H. FaXon, the
temperance and no-license champion of
the commonwealth, took the trouble to
come UP from his Quincy home to OPP
pose the expenditure of money for either
of these purposes. Mr.. FaXon was very
positive in his statements to the COM
mittee and contended that it was time
for the state to stop spending money
for the charitable work. so-calIed, of re-
forming drunkards. "Dipsomaniacs," by
the way, is another term-a more deli
cate expression-for common drunkard
hut Mr.. Faxon didn't choose to indulge
in its use. He called spades spades, and
from the way he talked to tine commit
fee. spades were trumps. Mr.. Faxon
has tried an experiment similar to that
obtaining at the Foxboro hospital He
blew in a cool hundred thousand in the
establishment Of a reforming home in
Quincy furnished it with bowling alleys
and billiard tables and card rooms. and
attempted to reform rum-soakedA in
dividuals who had los not only their
self-respect, but their will power. He
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-20
THEN THIS

is to examine closely through the ave
nue. Of our editorial and reportorial staff,
without the knowledge of any
manufacturer interested. and. further,
without making any charge, accepting
any gift or soliciting any advertisement
from any one whose wares we pass
upon. This policy we are enabled to
pursue owing to the large profits from
a high subscription price and rated cir
culation greater than any other paper
Of its kind in the west.
Our representatives have, therefore,
given close and critical attention to the
claims of all the leading makes Of
wheels as found in their catalogues, and
as presented by agents and interested
wheelmen AS a result of thorough
and practical tests and examinations,
the unanimous verdict of our reporters
was in favor of the Lowell Diamond" "
manufactured by the John P, Lowell
Arms Company, Boston. Massachusetts,
and was based upon general and sym
etrical excellence in every part of a
bicycle, coupled with correct and scien-
tific design
Space ferbids the publication of the
details of the character Of that investi-
cation, but we remark in passing, that
great stress was laid on the opinions OF
a large number of practical worlumen
who have examined the mechanical
features of it, and to the well-known
preference given to it by thousands of
the best wheelmen in the country; also,
to the fact that the manufacturers Of
this wheel have reached the acme Of
perfection in the art Of bicycle building,
and again, to its great and growing sue
cess as demonstrated by the sales of the
same, which promise to break the rec
ord before the season ends.-W estern
RAVieW of Commerce.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-20
A PRACTICAL BICYCLE TEST

y i IAfAN L INlAlI IDIAy ClJH 1 G1kD
To thousands of cyclists and hun
dreds of dealers who are readers of this
paper, the above subject will, no doubt,
be of unusual interest. 1t is, however,
not the intention of this article to give
a glowing description of the benefit to
be derived from the use of the wheel;
that question has been conclusively set
tied not only by the practically
unanimous voice Of the American people,
but by the whole of the civilized world.
1t is intended, however, that the infor-
nation herein contained SHALL in keep
ing with the general policy of this pa
per- be of real practical value to each
reader, and especially to those who an
ticipate buying bicycle.
To the latter, a question of consider
able importance to decide upon is
(Which is the best bicycle?' We appre-
ciate fully the great difficulties the
prospective buyer finds in obtaining a
truthful and correct answer to that
question.
In the first place, he himself is not
acquainted with the relative merits of
the various wheels manufactured, and,
therefore, cannot decide for himself.
Second, he cannot rely on the opin-
ions of other bicycle riders, as they, like
himself, may be unacquainted with the
merits of other wheels, or may be pre-
JUDGED in favor of the one he rides, or
may have a selfish interest by means of
commission from a dealer or manu-
facturer.
Third, he cannot take his choice by
reading advertisements of printed mat
ter of manufacturers, since one and all
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-20

determined not to let the matter drop,
and that the doings of the big gas con-
Germs will be looked into by one means
or another
1t is to be deeply regretted that the
house order failed of passage in the SEN
ate on Tuesday. If those who were OPP
posed to the order had offered anything
as a substitute, there would seemingly
be some condoning feature to their ac-
ton. But they didn't. The argument
that the committee on manufactures had
measures enough on it's docket to bring
about the same results aimed at by the
ORDER was not only silly, but 1t was the
argument offered by the counsel of the
gas companies as a reason against the
report by the committee on rules on the
order. for investigation. There was an
other silly argument from the same
source. and this was that the gas COM
11lissioners had authority OF their own
to prosecute an investigation.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-20

where she can be repaired for summer
business. but the inhabitants of the
city are said to favor the blowing up
of the wreck
BOSTON AND MAINE BILL SIGNED.
Gov. Wolcott varied his usual custom,
and spent most of the forenoon on Bea-
con Hill this morning. He usually takes
Saturday for other duties. Before leav-
ing he signed the Boston and Maine
stock purchase bill He also signed Sen
ator Morse's bill to permit the shooting
of Scooters or coots.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-20
II.

Boston, Feb. II, 1898.
George G. Carter, President of the West
ern Review of Commerce. Chicago, Ill.
Dear Sir-Your letter of Feb. received
In reply, will say that we want to thank
you for same, and viii also say that this
is the first time we ever knew of pa
per of your class having the courage to
come right out and state fact, and we
want to say right here that we don't
think You have made any mistake, for
the goods villa back you up in the state
ment. We are willing to stake our bust
ness reputation of over 81 years that the
Lowell Diamond is the best bicycle built.
not only in this country, but in any
other.
Just as soon as you issue the papers with
this article in, which you sent us unso-
licited and unknown to US, and in your
letter We're kind enough to say that it
would be printed, and that you asked no
advertisements gifts or anything of the
kind, we should be pleased to have you
send us few copies by mail.
Again thanking you for your kind letter.
and always wishing you the very best of
success, we remain yours respectfully,
JOHN p. LOWELL ARMS co.
70 tod NV T.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-20

of Leominster, on Thursday, against
further expenditure of the states money
in the so-called determination OF the
gypsy MOTH was a notable incident In
the legislative happenings of the week
Mr.. Paton's speech was his maiden ef-
fort and with the natural temerity OF a
new member, he had fortified himself
with copious notes and followed them
pretty closely, but the speech was well
delivered and held the attention Of the
house from the first word until the last
MIR. Patton Is q Well-to-do comb and
jewelry manufactures of LeominSter,
and is a Scotchman by birth. This was
evident from the peculiar but pleasing
accent in his speech. He was serious
indeed, but the dry humor of his SEN
fences and the quaint accent to his
words caught the house as something
novel, and won for the seeker we'll
merited applause and sincere apprecia-
ton of the funny aspect of the case.
The contention Of the member from
| I,eominster was that the entire work
should be abandoned. He was con-
WINGED, after careful inquiry into the
matter. that the state was not getting
an adequate return for the money eX-
pended. If the determination of all the
bugs and pests in the state was to be
undertaken, and all the money appropri-
dleu uia. SOuiu ~ - -.z,I ,:i;4.
would fail, because on us lnlpossipillly
He reminded the mouse OF tae olq say
ing-and mere the pecuiar ocolcn NJ
NOR began to assert ltseI as d feature
| of the speech-that
..17,,or,, 1o,,sa has other lice rpon his
back to bite them;
GO "a inf;niturn y
-
The harbor and land commission has
on it's hands at the present time a rath-
err curious wreck in Fall River. 1t is an
obstruction to water travel and trathc
about Thomas wharf IN that CITY
1t Is the wreck of a shoot-the-chutes
vessel owned by the Paul Boynton com
pany.
Some time ago, when shooting the
chutes was a craze at it's full height, the
Paul Boynton company bethought itself
of the novel idea of rigging up a hoatlng
shoot the chutes,
The company got hold of an old hulk,
300 feet long, which was formerly the
Elm City, running between Hartford
and New York, and transformed 1t into
a shoot the-chutes floating ark. The end
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-20
THE LEGISLATURE.
Another Move Expected in Gas
Investigation Fight.
End of Tempeton's Division War-Mr
Paton's Maiden speech-Dipsoma-
MAC Hospital Appropriation.

Special correspondence of the spy
Boston, March 19.-With the exception
of the discussion in the senate over the
gas investigation order, there has been
httle of extraordinary moment in either
branch during the week just closed. The
coming week promises more of interest,
for there are not only several matters
on the calendar that are to be disposed
of in one way or the other, but there are
likely to be further developments on the
gas investigation question.
While nothing definite has as yet been
decided upon by those who have been
active in the direction of an investiga-
ton, it may be stated that these men are
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-20
Chicago, Feb. 1883

OnlCdBO, T 90. I ,IoJ0.
John P. Lowell Arms Co.. Boston, Mass:
Having lately received nu-
we have decided to publish an editorial
on the question in which we have men
toned your firm. We enclose you copy
and ask you to give the matter careful
consideration. If you have any cuts to
illustrate it, we shah appreciate the loan
of them.
Pray do not consider this an advertise
ment, as it is not in any way, not cost
strictly editorially. We have placed your
firm on our list of reference firms, and all
future inquiries in your line we shall he
pleased to refer to you direct. Please do
not delay the return of this article more
than is absolutely necessary, as time is
short before publication. Awaiting your
reply we are very truly yours.
WESTERN REVIEW OF COMMERCE.,
George C. Carter, Editor-in-chief.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-20

believing they are right and justified in
saying so, claim their respective make
as the very best. AS only one can be
best" all the others are, of course,
mistaken.
Fourth, he cannot expect to have his
question answered by any cycling jour
nal, because in so doing, such journals
would commit financial suicide, since
all the other manufacturers except the
one given the first place as the best"
would withdraw their advertising pat
ronage. He could, of course, receive
from such a paper an opinion couched
in the non-committal terms, such a
make of bicycle is one of the best" AS
this answer would apply in turn to per-
haps all the wheels manufactured, if
the question were submitted sufficient
number of times to the large number of
cycle publications, the information
thereby obtained would be of no bene-
fit
In view of such difficulties to cor
rect decision, this paper decided to make
thorough and exhaustive investiga-
ton, the result Of which would be a
definite and decided answer as to which
was the very best bicycle manufactured
We realize the responsibility of making
such decision, since We are aware our
readers will accept it as final and
worthy of fullest credence. For the
benefit of new readers. we state such
faith on the part of our readers is
caused by their knowledge Of the inva-
riable method pursued by this paper, by
which we can conscientiously give an
independent and unbiased report upon
any article manufactured. This method
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-20
III.
C,I,;oo no IToh * 1909


John p. Lowell Arms Co, Boston, Mass:
Gentlemen-Your esteemed favor Of the
11th inst. to hand, and contents noted We
thank you for your kind words of appre-
citation. We mean Just what we say, that
LOT careful ana Sclentihc construction 1l ana
is undoubtedly the best wheel made. In
our investigation we examined 81 lead
ing makes, and we were satisfied after
most thorough tests that we were iusti-
fed in giving the palm to the Diamond"
Considering we were not influenced in
any way by financial considerations, not
even in the form of advertising patron
age, you may rest assured that the de-
cision was unprecedented.
Wishing you success in the coming sea-
son, we are yours very truly
WESTERN REVIEW OF COMMERCE,
George c. Carter. Editor
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-20
LOWELL POINTS OF SUPERIORITY

Superior quality of help, machinery and
materials.
Practical, absolutely dust-proof bear
fitting into groove in the cone to keep
out the dust.
A strong, simple, elegant fork crown.
Flush taper joints, making handsome
frame with no unsightly raised parts;
each joint tapered out to minimize vibra-
ton.
interchangeable chain saving of wear,
and preventive of irregular stretch. fric-
ton. loss of motion, rattle and uncom-
fortableness.
Larger sprocket wheels, as they have
been found TO be of practical value.
A lower drop frame to the hanger, fiat
cranks for grace and narrower tread for
comfort.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-20

Andrew Swan, one of the best known
citizens of Everett. Mass, committed
suicide Saturday He has heen suffering
from insomnia for some time. He was
IS years of age.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-20

every louise has other lice upon his
back to bite them;
And they in turn have other lice, and
so ad infinitum."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-27
Americas seea,issss Abroad.

ras ssles % American .eean ,iss have been,
soecrllrs 70 L,edoa sdviees. very large asrt "a
Of late. std there spears to be tendency toward
ire-sass In the sales. " this siate Ct thir q
holds. there ~in he a. increasing irh1x Of Brit
lsh ssd itto this market. This IL good nest
snd demon s.rste. the faifh abroad In the stsoll.
ny % oar credit. There 10 smother point OF faith
TOT ~hica the people 10; only Of this hut foreign
eoaniris. have good groanes for eredenee. and
that is belief IN the efneaey % Hoste,ter'. stom
seh Bitter. for inofganie msladies which aScc,
The -touieh, liver, bowels. kidney. ard nerve.
Dyspep-is, blioa-nt--, constipation. rheuma
item, ard tendency 20 insomnls. are counter
acted and eonqaertd BY 10. II rsiles falling
appetite. hnssn. eouvale.oenee. ard difu.e. Z
ss,ero1s warmth and sensation q ply seal CON
for: throass the system. A wine slAssfll bsfors
retiring r-sno,es health yielding .lumSer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-27
fAyLOR RIDGE TOPICS.

Taylor Ridge, Jan. 26-Mr. and
Mrs. J. a. Sever have fiue new boy
ss their home.
II. r. Webster was Q Rock Island
visitor last Monday.
Protracted meetings continued q,
Zion church last week.
Mrs. John Spickler visited Rev.
and Mrs. Houck in Reynolds las,
Saturday.
7. b. Tspp went to Quincy last
Monday ss delegate to the meeting
OF the supreme Court OF Honor. j.
Z. Wilson. Of Orion came down to
take his place - agent ut the depot.
The Court Of Honor Vas entertained
Thursday eyeaing at an oyster sup
per at the homo Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles johnson. A nice program
was carried out, and all enjoyed
themselves till . late hour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-27

few seats left, and arrangements have
been made for sccommoda atoms for
all Who attend. The entertainment
will be repested tomorrow night.
The Galesburg Republican. Regis.
ter says that the pottery in that city
Is fguring on Q new location. snd
sill move either to Rock Island.
Lewiston or Nashville. Rock Island
wants ell the manufactures she can
get. and II the pottery folks like the
city. the people here will, no
doubt. DO what 10 right toward max
Ing u IN object for them to locate
here.
Mayor J. c. Adams, Of Phoenix.
Arr. continues his journey to. Wash.
ington this evening. John is pros
pering finely in his new western
home. and enjoys the confidence and
esteem Of the representative men Of
his city and Of the territory. He 10,
in . word, climbing rapidly to the
front. IS his friends here predicted
hs would.
Gen. 4. NJ. Wilcox. OF this city.
organized . command OF the Union
Veterans Union ct Gslesburg last
night with mem bership of31. twas
named Philip Sidney Post command
No. 10. The Gslesburg veterans a..
sured Wilcox that they would bring Q
large delegation TO tae national en-.
campment which is to be held in
Rock Island next summer.
Hans Schroeder has. owing to i'll.
health, disposed Of his meat market
at 81 Twentieth street to his father,
Chris Schroeder. o retired meat
dealer in Davenport, who will coz.
duct 10 hereafter, his sons. Peter and
Gus, who are familiar with the bust.
neess. being in charge. MIR. Schroe.
der will remain In Rock Island, and
10 10 the hope Of his friends that with
needed rest be will regain his health.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen
Ayres were held ct the residence Of
W. ]. Harold on Twenty.third street
yesterday afternoon. Rev. W. s.
Marquis. Of the Broadway Presby.
terian church. officiating. Hymns
we're rendered by the Broadway
choir. The remains we're consigned
to the vault 10 Chippiannock. The
pallbearers were: G. X. Mixter, A.
ID. Walker. William Stewart, Louis
Kohn, J. II. Reeves and Frank Col.
Inns.
County Supt Of Schools E. B. Nc.
keever announces that the annual
session Of the teschers institute
OF Rock Island county will be
held 10 the High school Of
this city, March 2l.25. The
instructors will be Prof. Arnold
Tompkins. Champaign; Miss Leila f.
Partridge. Lsnsdowne, Pa and Prof.
8. Y. Gillian. Of Milwaukee. Mr.. Nc.
keever says superintendents from Q
number OF counties will attend the
institute.
James Barnes and Miss Hannah
Ramsey, Of Presumption, were mar.
ried yesterday atSt. Joseph's church.
Rev. Father Thomas Mackin per.
formed the ceremony. Miss Mary
Barnes and Michael Bar es. sister
and brother Of the groom, were the
attendants. The groom Is one OF
Preempsion's thrifty and we'll known
farmers. and with his bride shares
the esteem Of . large circle Of &C.
quaintsnces, Who will wish them
much happiness In their new life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-27
Cougas and Colds

in themselves are not serious mala.
dies. The most trivial cough or cold
IL neglected. may lead to asthma,
bronchitis, or consumption. The
right time TO treat cough or cold 10
right away. Delay means danger.
DE-. Bells Pine.Tsr-Horey /, . quick
cure, . sure ours. ard . safe cure.