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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04
The Spirit of Two Nations.

When the first news reached Spain
of the sea battle at Manila, it was to
the effect that the Spaniards had won,
and the populace thereupon became
intoxicated with Joy. The people
were uncomfortable. They were like
so many lunatics. In the southern
portions of Spain the excitement
knew no bounds. The reaction from
such rampant feelings of Joy can be
Imagined. When the Spaniards
found that the result was the other
way from what they had originally
learned, they went to the opposite
extreme. They became enraged with
each other, attacked theatres and
other public gatherings, threatened
to overthrow their government, and.
in fact, do other desperately bad
things. This is the spirit of the Span
ish people, eXeitable and without re-
straint, either in imaginary victory
or in actual defeat.
How great is the contrast with the
American nation at all times. The
comparison was made by The ARGUS
at the time of the loss of the Maine.
Dark and devilish as from the first
appeared the plot which resulted in
the Names loss, yet the people of
this government were calm until
they knew all the circumstances.
They awaited with patriotic patience
the investigation-then they were
ready to strike. Imagine. if posi-
BILE, the attitude of Spain had
one of her vessels been blown
lup in American waters in time of
peace. even with the proof of acct
dent absolutely positive from the
first, as it must have been under such
circumstances. Yet the same ma
tional characteristic so distinctly at
variance with Americans is notable now
after the first victory. The Spanish peo-
pie. equally demonstrative whether the
news he joyful or disastrous to them,
are under martial law to keep them
from precipitating their own ruin.
The American people, patriotic al
ways, but no less overjoyed over the
news of the first battle. are going
about their business, just as they did
when they heard of the Maine, and
knew in their own minds the secret of
her loss. Sustained and comforted
and inspired by the righteousness OF
their cause, they are confident that this
nation under Gods guidance shall al
ways triumph over wrong, and rule in
right. So shall it always he.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04
The Greatest Discovery Yet.

W. NJ. Repine, editor Tiskilwa, H.,
Chief" says: I'VE won't keep
house without DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for consumption, coughs and
colds. Experimental with many
others, but never got the true rem
edy until we used DIR. Kings New
Discovery. No other remedy can
take its place in our home, as in it we
have a certain and sure cure for
coughs. colds. whooping cough, etc. .
1t is idle to experiment with other
remedies. even if they are urged on
You as just as good as DIR. King
New Discovery. They are not as
good, because this remedy has rec.
ord of cures and besides is puaran.
teed. 1t never fails to satisfy. Trial
bolt les free at Harris 4 Ullemever's
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04
Self Made Men of Other DAYS.

The self made man is by no means
solely the product of modern times. Co
lumbus was weaver, Franklin was a
journeyman printer, Pope Sixtus V was
employed in his young days in keeping
swine, Robert Burns was a plowman,
Asop was a slave, Homer was beg
gar, Daniel De Foe was apprenticed to a
hosier, Demosthenes was the son of a
cutler, while Virgil was bakers son.
Ben Jonson was bricklayer, Cervantes
was common soldier, Canova's father
was stonecutter, Captain Cook com
menced life as cabin boy, Haydn, the
musician, was the son of poor wheel
wright, Pizarro, instead of going to
school, was sent to keep hogs. Kirke
Whites father was butcher, and
Keats father kept livery stable. New
York Sun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04
Democratic County Convention.

AL democratic voters and those who
favor the Chicago platform, are requested to
send delegates to a county convention to be
held ut the court house in the city OF Rock
island on the 25th day of May, 1893, ut o clock
p. m. for the purpose of electing q
delegates to the democratic congress
sional convention, and to select % del
egates to n senatorial convention and IL 1t
be the pleasure OF the convention to express a
preference for n candidate for minority repre-
sentative. To nominate candidates for county
officers, Judge, clerk, sheriff, treasurer and
superintendent of schools also to select a
chairman of county central committee The
representation will be one delegate for each
y votes, and one additional for every major
fraction thereof in each ward of the cities
town or voting precinct Of the county at the
presidential election OF 1895 for Bryan and
Sewall
The caucuses are advised to be held Friday
May ~, 1895, ut O'Clock pm, in Rock Island
and Moline, South Rock Island and South Mo-
line, Black Hawk. Coal Valley, Port Byron and
Cordova, and In all other towns at pm of the
same day At caucuses In each ward OF the
cities and voting precinct of towns those
present should select precinct chairman to
be ex-oflicio n member of the county central
committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04
Piles! Piles! Piles!

DR.. Williams Indian Pile Ointment
will cure blind, bleeding and itching
piles when all other ointments have
failed. 1t absorbs the tumors, allavs
the itching at once, acts as poultice,
gives instant relief. DIR. Williams
Indian Pile Ointment is prepared only
for piles and itching of the private
parts, and nothing else. Every box
is warranted. Sold by druggists or
sent by mail on receipt of price, SO
cents and 81 per box.
WILLIAMS MANUFACTURING Co..
Proprietors. Cleveland Ohio.
Sold by NJ. F. Bahnsen, Druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04
AT DAWN OF DAY.
Unbroken silence, brilliant eastern skies,

Cnbroken silence, brilliant eastern skies
Without a stirring leaf,
incense from celestial chaEces,
Ahoat in midair brief,
Giving TO mortal sight and sense
New beauties, rich and rare,
To the thoughtful mind q moment
For reycTent praise and prayer.
Praise for our great Creator,
Prayer for our wayworn hours,
Hope for fulfilled promises,
Trust in henig,Gnt powers.
Mid awe inspiring silence,
As night shades pass away,
New life in SOW procession
Proclaims the dawn Of day.
Clark W. Bryan in Good Housekeeping.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04

TRADE between the United States
and Spain and Spanish colonies dur
ing the last fiscal year amounted to
$50, 2l2,0 900. We lose this by the
war, but so does Spain. Yet in 1898
the trade of the United States with
Cuba alone amounted to $102, S64, 900.
The United States has already lost
more than it has vet to lose.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04

The advance in wheat and corn is
the advance of the procession of good
things that war is pretty certain to
bring to the farmer. Hay and pork,
oats and beef are certain to advance
with wheat and corn. Farming is
getting profitable after quarter of q
century of loss.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04

AT the beginning of the present
century Spain owned three-fourths OF
what is now the territory of the
United States, and all the western
hemisphere south of what now repre-
sents the territory of its enemy. Its
weak grip on Cuba and Porto Rico is
all that now remains of the once great
empire in America.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04

THE Chicago Chronicle pictures
Uncle Sam as having Manilas to burn.
Meanwhile through the courtesy of
the same valiant and farseeing old
gentleman, his Satanic Majesty has
Spaniards to burn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04

IT is reported that prize of sl0,-
600 is offered by the Belgian govern
ment for the discovery of chemical
that will take the place of phosphorus
in the manufacture of matches.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04
To CONSERVATIVES.

As an honest remedy. Foley's Honey
and Tar does not hold out false hopes
in advanced stages. but truthfullv
claims to give comfort and relief in
the very worst cases, and in the early
stages to effect cure. Sold by T. H.
Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04
d W. MATTHEWS

The undersigned wishes TO announce him
self q candidate for the democratic nomins-
ton for sheriff OF Rock Island county, and so.
hcits the support OF his friends
BENTON DAVIS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04

COMMODORE DEwEY's Manila en-.
gagement and triumph is conceded by
diplomats the world over, the most
daring and brilliant military exploit
in naval history.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04
EREE-TEA sET. LADIEs. sENn r-l

EREE-TEA SET. LADIES. SEND Us
II your full address plainly written and we
VIII express you - OF our sweet and exquisite
Arabian Perfume packets dn powder form. Ia
scent gloves. handkerchief, clothing. etcD 30
sell among friends al 10 cents each. When
sold, remit u the money (after deducting ex-
press charResl and We viii send YOU for your
trouble q lovely decorated English tea set OF
80 pieces tfull size for family useD. Each set
Il artistically decorated In cOlOrs tasteful leaf
and Hover pattern. The shapes are OF latest
style, which every lady will appreciate. Order
AT once and name nearest express Office. Nd
dress. arabian Perfume company. Bridge
water. Conn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04

Yielding 70 the wishes OF my friends / have
consented TO become q candidate for the dem
ocratic nomination for sheriff subject to the
decision OF the democratic county convention.
G. W. NEGUs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04

Acquiesins to the requests OF Q number of
my friends hereby announce myself candi-
date for the shrievalty nomination, subject to
the decision OF the democratic county con
veutiou. A. ID. HUEING
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04

thereby announce myself . candidate for
the office OF shcrin OF Rock Island county, sub.
jcct to the decision OF the democratic county
convention. NJ. NJ. BRIGGS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04
Announcements.

thereby announce myself a. Q candidate
for the once OF county superintendent O,
schools, SUBJECT 70 the decision OF the demo
cratic county convention.
d W. MArrHEvs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04

Having determined to become q candidate
for the democratic nomination for county su.
pertntendent OF schools, hereby solicit the
support OF my friends looking TO that end
o. I AnDIrnv
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04

I hereby announce myself as . candidate
or the democratic nomination for county
superintendent OF schools, subject TO the de-
cision OF the democratic county convention.
CHARLES &. SwIsHER
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04

announce my candidacy for the county treas
uryship nomination. subject to the will of the
democratic convention. &C. CoyNE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04
n 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. % cents and
90 cents. Sold by I. H. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04
MISCELLANEOUS.

INSTRUCTION GIVEN on VIOLIN. CALL
or address, NJ. Florence Chamberlin. lois
Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04

c1S-s25 WEEKLY. FIVE Statesmen
Plc wanted for our new patented
Decent consumers article. Only whole
sale TO sell at sight to every store and barber
shop. si5-S25 weekly salary by contract.
Send for particulars and 81 value samples only
. cents 50 value II :; sl2 only 81 Money order.
Davenport Consumers Manufacturing com
pany, Davenport, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04
A GENTS WANTED ! urR.r

A GENTS WANTED 80 MURAT HAL
"a steads great war book. Our Country in
War. All about Cuba Spain. Maine disaster.
armies navies and coast defenses of United
States. Spain and all nations. over so pages.
MAGNIFICENT Illustrations. One agent sold 70
In one day, others making SO per day Most
liberal terms guaranteed, 20 days credit price
low freight paid. Handsome outfit free.
send IL 2-cent stamps to pay postage. I'd.
vocational Union, 32i Dearborn street, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04

Arnold's Bromo Celery cures head
aches: 10. % and 80 cents. Reiss'
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04

fNRiTE TO FULTON & YEAGLEY,
w Denton, Tex, If you have accounts,
notes or judgments VS.. Texas parties that you
desire settled or compromised
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04

LyOR SALE-WELL ESTABLISHED BCsI.
II ness; doing about $4,000 per annum; To-
Gated on the most prominent corner IN the
city OF San Antonio; 900 cars pass the store
every day: ore-third 6rst-class farming lands
In Missouri or Kansas. balance cash or its
equivalent. Address Col. J. A. Bradley, 512,
z. Houston street. San Antonio, Tex.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04

WkNTtD-TO LOAN HONEY ON DIh
w moncs, watches, ,egeiry, hardw are,
nralcGi Instruments, bicycles. clothing dry
goods furniture, etc. Highest cash pricet
psta Tor second hand goods of ali kinds also
The ABOVE goods 10, sale ct half the usu al
sore prices. All boslnesE transactions strictly
confidential. His new number and locsllcn
, 1921 Second Avenue Dont forget = W
Jones Two rings on 1917
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04

In accordance with the wishes OF q number
of my friends throughout the county, hereby
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04

A GENTS OUTFIT FREE; NO CAPITAL
- needed: experience moi necessary. ex-
elusive territory. Our own make of safes.
desks and bicycles sell at sight. City or coun-
try. New agents actually getting rich. SO can
you. one agent, one day cleared ga. and first
month siI2. paAer Safe Co, Chicago, H..
| Dept. Sc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04

ENOR RENT-A NICE 5-ROOM COTTAGE
Il in South Rock I-lsnd. W. Z. Maucker
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04

ENOR RENT-THE STORE ROOM AT Isle
Il Third avenue. Apply V. Dsuber
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04

"ANTED-A DINING ROOM GIRL At
w the Delmonico restaurant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04

L,OR SALE-COAL IN ANY QUANTITY
Il of 50 bushels or over At ESQ per ton, de.
dvered c. 0. D. TO any part OF the city. Leave
orders At Commercial house barber shop, Rock
Island, or Enos James, Milan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04
FOR RENT.

E'OR RENT NICELY FCRNIS HE'D ROO,
l. at 1870 Sixth avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04
WANTED.

WANTED-A COMPETENT Girl. AT la0C
w Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04

"ANTED-GIRLF FOR GENERAL HcCSF.
w work at 1872 Fourth avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04

ENOR SALE-FIVE ACRES FOR SALE
Il cheap. Near town. Gordon & Bowman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04

"ANTEO-A COMPETENT GIRL AS
w cook at sl4 Second avenue. References
required. al"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-04
The Aztec Blood and
Nerve Tonic.

A pure vegetable compound. free from
all mineral poison. IL cleanses all bill
ious arrangement and impure blood
from the system.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-10-22

On Monday morning about Q o'clock
the residence of r. S. Clegg, on Second
street, was discovered to be on fire.
The flames which started in the rear
of the kitchen spread rapidly and soon
the whole building, large two-story
structure, was enveloped in flames with
no hope OF being saved.
The fire department and citizeus
rendered all possible aidaud considerable
furniture was removed.
The loss is heavy one for Mr.. Clegg,
The building which is total loss, was
insured for 81 900, and the contents for
$500 in the @. A. Powers agency.
The general supposition is that the
fire wac OF incendiary origin, as the
flames when discovered, were on the
outside OF the building and so far dis
tant from the stoves as to preclude the
possibility of their having ignited from
the inner part OF the house.
The Cook residence near by wal
sayed from destruction only by the
hard work OF the tiremen who rendered
valuable services, considering the very
poor equipment with which they were
supplied.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-10-22
Heavy Equipment.

The Baltimore & Ohio railroad is
experimenting with an $4,000 pound
coal car between Cumberland and Bal
timore where the heavy movement of
coal will justify an increase in the ca
pacity OF the cars. The present cars
in use have so per cent greater
capacity than those used three years
ago, but with the changes in the line
and the relaying of the track with S5
pound steel and the erection of modern
steel bridges the receivers believe it
possible to increase the car capacity to
$4,000 pounds. Plans are also being
made at the Mount Clare locomotive
shops for locomotives to weigh between
225, 600 and 23O, 900 pounds, the cylin-
ders to be 23x30 inches, and the rest of
the engine in proportion. If this en-
gine is built it will be used on the
heavy grades between Cumberland and
Grafton.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-10-22
DOWLING.

Rev. r. 1. Champion, who has been
elected pastor of the Bowling circuit of
the U. B. church tor the coming year,
preached his first sermon at Bowling
last Sunday evening.
Last week a new side walk was built
from Mr.. Walkers residence, east OF
the railroad to the U. B. church, west
of the railroad, a distance of about As
rods. IL was built by contribution, and
is great Improvement.
Mrs. Alex. Beard is visiting relatives
in Kansas this month.
An entirely new system in pipelines
for the northern division of the Dow
ling oil field has been completed within
the past few days. The Oil is no longer
forced around the road, but directly
from the wells to the pump station. Cd
A box social was held at the home OF
Mr.. Beard, about one mile north OF
town last Wednesday evening. The
proceeds were given to the U. b.
church.
Tho schools are running along nicely
The two rooms have already an enroll
ment OF seventy pupils.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-10-22

President Mckinley is, no doubt,
very anxious that the Republicans
shall have a majority in the next Con-
gress. It will stimulate the negotia-
tions at Paris by showing to the world
that the people of this country approve
of the Presidents manner of conduct
lug the war with Spain. The Spanish
people would regard Democratic vic
tory as rebuke to the President and
the effect would be to stimulate their
resistance to the demands of the United
States. Every voter has duty to per-
form In this case. Let all personal
matters be laid aside and for the gen.
eral welfare OF our country send Repub-
Iicans to Congress. Every Republican
i'm the Ninth district owes to President
Mckinley vote for a Congressman
who will support the President. Vote
for Congressman Southard. He will
support the President.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-10-22

Judge r. S. Parker during his long
residence in Wood county has conducted
his private and public affairs in such a
manner as to draw to himself the uni
versal good opinion of the people. In
his profession, in politics and in private
life his record is such as to entitle him
to the hearty support of not only the
Republicans, but the fair minded un-
prejudiced Democrats of the county.
Since his appointment TO the Circuit
court be has proven himself the peer
OF his associates and his reelection to
the office he now holds is but an act OF
justice to worthy Judge.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-10-22

Manager Denman of the electric rail-
way company is making all necessary
arrangements to extend the Bowling
Green line from that city to Mermill,
live miles distant. The Portage village
council have been playing waiting
game and have been holding up the
road by delaying the granting of a
franchise through the village. The
company, however, are prepared to go
around the town If the city daddies are
too frosty and don't cone to time very
soon. The extension of the line beyond
b. G. will be sad thing for the Trib-
une which has long enjoyed the priv
lege OF growing about the extension.
The EDITORS occupation will be gone.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-10-22
Mary Anderson's Little Boy.

Mary Anderson, who is now Mrs. de
Navarro, and lives Ia England, allowed
herself, her new English home and her
two-year-old baby to be photographed
for the first time for publication. Some
twenty pictures have been made, and
the best of these will appear in an early
issue of The Ladies Home journal
The baby's picture is, of course, the
central one OF interest.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-10-22
Au editor of one of Toledo's Dem,

An editor of one of Toledo's Demo-
cratic dailies {not the Beel who went
20 Omaha on the Gales excursion is
reported as hayIng taken great interest
In the country and was close observer
of the people, their condition and pros
poets, and while on the homeward trip,
after deep thought he turned to one of
his fellow passengers and said:-''There
is no use trying. Free silver stands no
chance against such crops as tney are
growing in the West this fall"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-10-22
TOLEDO ADJUSTMENTS.
Valentine Theatre.

Andrew Mack, the singing comedian,
will be surrounded by a company OF un-
usual strength when he appears at the
Valentine on Friday aud Saturday eve-
nings and Saturday matinee, in The
Ragged Earl. 1t has been selected
with great care and each actor has been
chosen for the part he is to play.
Annie Ward Tiffany, who last year
starred in Lady Blarney, is one OF tho
principal members. Josephine Lowell,
Mr.. Mack's leading woman, is said to
be young actress OF excellent meth ods
and charming manner.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-10-22

Fred Brand has made reputation as
Commissioner of Wood county that en-
titles him to second term. He has
been careful of the peoples interests in
every branch of the business connected
with his Office; has proven himself cap
able, honest and hardwhorking official
aud his experience OF one term has
made him thoroughly conversant with
the needs OF the county. No Republi-
eau can have any good reason for refus-
lug to vote for him, and many Demo
Gratis will also give him compliment
ary vote.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-10-22

There is such a thing as being too
sure of success, aud thereby losing the
election. Let all Republicans bear in
mind that the Democrats are conduct
ing still-hunt campaign, which is
their most successful plan, and that
with the large soldier vote out of the
State, every Republican should be on
the alert, and see that he gets to the
polls early and that his neighbor is
there also.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-10-22

An item in Wood county paper
states that an effort will be made dur
ing the last few days of the campaign
to turn down e. l.. Kingsbury for
Sheriff. There is no doubt that every
effort will be made to defeat him, but
it will be lost labor. There is no com.
biuation that can be worked that will
result in his defeat.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-10-22
People'a Theatre,

Next week with the usual Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday matinees the
Turner Stock Company will produce at
the Peoples Theatre, the celebrated
play my Partner"
Prices-Evenings-10c, zoe, 30c and
SOC. Matinees-10c, 15c and 25c.