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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-16
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident of which Mr..
John Oliver, of Philadelphia, was the
subject, is narrated by him as follows:
Il was in most dreadful condition.
Ny skin was almost yellow. eyes
sunken, tongue coated, pain contin-
uaIly in back and sides. no appetite
gradually growing weaker day by day.
Three physicians had given me up.
Fortunately. a friend advised trying
Electric Bitters. and 10 nv great Joy
and surprise. the first bottle made a
decided improvement. l continued
their use for three weeks. and am now
well man. l Know they saved
my life, and robbed the grave of an
other victim No one should fail to
try them. Only so cents per bottle
at Hartz ~ Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-16

Cradles appointments. and in the
connection INDUCES in bit of labored
sarcasm to the effect that Mr..
Cralle really ought to have consulted
The ARGUS about the matter of Civ
ing all ths appointments to Rock Isl
and, and then The ARGUS possibly
would have been satisfied" etc. In
view of the fact that the sherifT-elect
consulted The ARGUS about a much
as he did the over-am bilious Moline
paper, which has thus spoken, its
eagerness TO say something in his de-
tense, is amusing, to say the least.
However, The ARGUS pleads to be ex-
cused from being satisfied with any
appointments Mr.. Cralle could have
made in Rock Island-even to the
whole bunch-if they had been on a
par with the individual selected to
play second fiddle in the official or
chestra about the Jail building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-16
DIAMONDS IN AMERICA.
Half = HiIIion Dollars Worth Owned
HSre-AmOunt Rapidly Increasing.

In 10 country are there more dia-
monds TO be found than in the United
States, according to the population. 1t
is estimated by leading Maiden lane
New York; diamond dealer that there
are upward of $500. 900, 900 worth of
diamonds in this country. Moreover,
this vast amount is increasing year by
year.
Until quite recently diamonds were
rarely cut in this. country, but Amer
lean inventors have developed process
for diamond cutting which is vastly su-
periOr to that done abroad
The loss in weight through cutting is
| sometimes fully one half, but the value
| is increased probably more than two
fold.
The Dutch city of Amsterdam has
| been the great diamond cutting center of
! the world from time immemorial and
up to a few years ago over IL, 600 peo-
pie IN that place We're directly or indi-
rectly dependent upon this trade.
But it was not reasonable TO suppose
that Amsterdam should continue to hold
a monopoly of diamond cutting. As one
of the greatest importing cities of the
world, New York gradually offered in
ducements to diamond cutters, and an
industry has been gradually built up
here that is now very hourishing and
profitable. In 1858 Henry D. Morse of
Boston invented d machine for cutting
and polishing diamonds, and since then
improvements have been made upon it
that are very important. The foreigners
continue to polish their stones by hand,
but in this country machinery is large
ly used.
\ famous gem expert places the total
value of all the diamonds in the world
at over 81, 900, 900, 900, of which $780,,
600, 600 worth are in the hands of deal
ers, carried as stock. All of the other
diamonds are i'll the hands of private in
dividuals, and the question naturally
arises, who owns them? This is not so
easily answered, except in the case of
large and world famous gems.-Godey'
Magazine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-16
Pearls in Illinois.

For a good many years the pearl
industry along Green river, t-ibu-
tary of Rock river, in Illinois. has
attracted some spasmOdic attention,
principally from those out of regular
employment. The Geneseo News
says the largest and finest pearl ever
found in the river is worn by James
Kerr, of that place, in a ring, Ii is
nearly as large as Il haZelnut, md is
almost perfect in shape and lustre.
1t is interesting TO know that these
pearls are formed by an accretion of
nacreous juices. which cover grains
of sand or other foreign substances
that get within the shell of the clam.
Pearls can be manufactured, with the
help of this biyalvc, by introducing
shot within the shell and returning
the clam to the water. Perfectly
round pearls can thus be produced in
from six months to a year. The
longer they are allowed to remain.
the deeper the nacreous coating, and
the finer the luster of the pearl. The
reason so many pearls are oblong and
misshapen rests in the fact that they
are formed about oblong and mis-
shapen objects. BY MASKING the shot
flat, fiat pearl is produced, very nice
for brooches or pins. Other sub
stances may be used as well as shot.
The Chinese insert a small image Of
their god, Buddha. and in a year have
the little statuette in pearl. They
cut all sorts of fantastic images in
tin, and thus produce all manner of
pearls stars. discs, crosses and any
other shapes that fancy suggests.
h,u la fal NJ n
| teresting article, setting forth the
operation, in an Iowa exchange:
Experiments of like nature with
the rough-shelled unios of the Cedar
river Uowa) have been practiced for
the last few years with fair success.
An average sized shell or shells from a
section OF the river bed known to pro-
duce brilliant lustered shells were al
lowed to remain in the sun until the
valves parted. With a quickly in
serted wedge in the opening the shell
is Immediately dipped in water to
sustain life. The operator then care
fully lifts the mantle from the shell,
| and with pair of tweezers drops in
pellet of wax, glass bead or other
small article that he is DESTROYS of
having coated. Care is taken not to
strain the muscles by forcing the
wedge while the clam is resisting the
intrusion. After objects are placed in
that parts of the clam showing the
best color. the maatel is drawn. to
place, the wedge removed and the clam
allowed to resume its normal condi-
ton. With Il sufficient number liked
in the above described way they are
placed in a pond or bayou that will
not freeze its depth during the winter.
At the expiration of six months or
one year at the most. the unto will
have thrown covering that securely
fastens them to the shell. Usually
about two-thirds of the object thus
fastened remains above the shell,
though it is presumed that in time
the natural growth of the shell would
entirely effect this
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-16
PAYNE'S DESERTED TOMB.
"Reminiscences of the Author of "Home.
Sweet Iome.r

"reminiscences OF the author OF "HOne,
Sweet Home"
The old Christian cemetery at Tunis
IS one of the strangest sights in that
strange town. Just off a busy thorough
fare, under an ancient archway, is a
heavy wooden gate, much worn by the
lapse of time, thickly studded with fan
tastic nails and provided with a prodi-
gious knocker. The latter, however, is
not needed, for the gate yields to an
energetic push, and yOu find yourself in
large, walled Enclosure, half garden,
half graveyard, where an italian wom-
an Is hanging out clothes among the
gaunt white tombs. 1t is II years since
any one was buried here, and the place
is beginning to look neglected. The
modern cemetery is now outside the
walls, and its guardian told me that
many people came to him to inquire for
the monument of IAN American poet"
or IAN American consul, and he had
to send them TO the old graveyard. The
monument in question is that of the
author of Home, Sweet Home, !" and
it bears the following inscription upon
its sides:
I'm memory of John Howard Payn,
author of Home, Sweet Home Born
June 3, 1871; died April 9, 1852.
Erected a. ID. 1867
American Arms-eagle surmounted
by motto "E Pluribus Unum. "Died
at the American consulate in Tunis.
Aged so years and 10 months
In the tomb beneath this stone the
poets remains lay buried for 80 years.
On Jan. ., 1888, they were disinterred
and taken away to his native land,
where they received honor and final
burial in the city of Washington June
9, 1855. Then be content, poor heart. 3"
"Sure when thy gentle spirit fed
To realms beyond the azure dome
With arms outstretched Gods angel said,
Welcome to heavens home, sweet home 1"
There is a certain appropriateness
about the fact that the author of the
exile's most pathetic anthem should
I.have died so many thousand miles away
from home.-London Sketch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-16

Gov. ALTGELD finds that practically
every democrat elected to congress
last election stood squarely on the
silver plank of the Chicago platform
in making the canvass. The governor
SAYS: The gold democracy will now
pass out of existence and the demo-
cratic party from the Atlantic to the
Pacific will line up on higher ground.
it will assume the aggressive, and not
only fight for the mighty principles
enunciated in 1896, but will make it
self the champion of struggling hu-
manity. 1t will pull this country
out of the pool of corruption into
which the republicans have dragged
it, and will lead our people toward a
higher civilization. The election
will make Mr.. Bryan more formidable
than he has ever been, for il is going
to bring to the front the great princi-
pies which he has advocated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-16

EXHAUSTIVE investigations are being
made by Spain to determine the cause
and place the blame for the destruc-
ton OF her fleets at Manila and at
Santiago. These Investigations are
being conducted by the supreme coun-
Gil of war and marine, according to
information received. and they are
expected to cover at least ten months.
Some good Samaritan ought to send
the Spanish supreme council of war
and marine photographs of Dewey and
Sampson.-Keokuk ConstitutiOn-Dem-
OCrat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-16
Wei RebuEed.

1t is recorded of young fop who
visited one Of the Rothschilds that he
was so proud of his malachite sleeve
buttons that he insisted upon exhibit
ing them to his host.
The latter looked at them and said :
YES, it is q pretty stone. L have a
mantelpiece made of it in the next
room."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-16
The DI.covery ottb.Dax.

Aug. J. Bogel, the leading drug
gist of Shreveport, La, says: DIR.
Kings New Discovery is the only
thing that cures my cough, and it is
the best seller l have" j. +. Camp
bell. merchant of Stafford, Ariz,
writes: DIR. Kings New Discovery
is all that is claimed fo- 8. it never
fails. and is sure cuIv -Or consump-
ton, coughs and colds. l cannot say
enough for its merits" DIR. King S
New Discovery for consumption,
coughs and colds is not an expert
ment. 1t has been tried for a quar-
ter of century. and today stands at
the head. 1t never disappoints. Free
trial bottles at Hartz & Ullemeyer' s
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-16
Infiammatory Rheumatism Cured in
3 DAYS.

Morton L. Hill. of Lebanon. says:
MY wife had infammatory rheuma-
tism in every muscle and joint, her
suffering was terrible aud her body
and face were swollen almost beyond
recognition: had been in bed for six
weeks and had eight physicians but
received no benefit until she tried the
mystic cure for rheumatism
1t gave imue..I..e relief and she was
able TO walk bout in three DAYS.
am sure it saved her life.r Sold by
Otto Grotjan. 1901 Second avenue.
Rock Island, and Gust Schlegel * Son,
22O West Second street. Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-16

A new invention is one to make tele-
graph wire out of paper. The interior
cable is lead covered, and thin spirals
of paper are wound around each interior
wire. The cost is said to be one fifteenth
of rubber insulated cable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-16

one Of the most notable incidents
of the last election was the defeat of
Representative Joseph II. Walker, of
Worcester, in the Third Massachu-
sets district, by John r. Taylor, a
district that is rock-ribbed in it's
fidelity toirePublican principles. Mr..
Walker was elected two years ago
over his democratic competitor by a
ma iOritv of II 500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-16

Beware of the man who smiles when
he's angry; he's dangerous. And be-
ware also of the man who looks glum
when he's glad; he's probably humor-
iSt-Exchange.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-16

ROOSEVELT has already SHE'D his
castor into the ring for 1900. He will
prove 4 formidable opponent to Nc
Kinley and his immediate political
friends are well aware of the fact.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-16

THERE lives in Sedalia, Mo-, an old
gentleman who was tutor to the late
King Alfonso MI, of Spain. His
name is Col. Van b. Wisker, an
American. born of English parents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-16
Ui.con.In Ranking Law Beaten.

Madison. Wis. Nov. 16.-Returns have
been received from only forty counties
on the banking law. but those returns
indicate that il is defeated by a large
majority.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-16

Overcome evil with good. Over
come your coughs and colds with One
Minute Cough Cure. 1t is good. Chill
dren cry for it. 1t cures Group, bron-
chitis, pneumonia, grippe and all
throat and lung diseases T. H.
Thomas, A. j. Riess and NJ Z. Balm
sen, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-16
New Subscribers Since Last Book Was
Printed.

New Subscribers Since Last Book Was
Printed.
1002-Apple, J. s., grocery.
Hutchinson, +. W, res.
92-Burkhart & Burkhart, doc
tors Office
4371-Collum, John & Co., whole
sale liquors.
42S3-Ellenwood, l.. w, residence.
41Sf-Gregg, Mrs. Sarah L, res.
4043-Healey, John, res.
4142-Keller, Charles. res.
4343-Kerns, George NJ, res.
1336-LOckney, Rev. j. F., res.
4093-LoOney & Kelley, attorneys.
1956-McCaskrin * McCaskrin, atys
4472-Palace of Sweets, 31S TWEEN
tieth street.
4104-Reed & Bollman, city steam
laundry.
4144-Robinson NJ. B. Il Co., gro
Gerry.
1882 Summers, r. G. & Co., stove
store.
1332-White, /. S., res.
n. B.-Cut out the above and paste
on inside front cover of your telephone
directory for ready reference.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-16

The leyee improvement goes march
ing on-and the aldermen who pre-
vented its slaughter at the last mo-
ment are very much on top.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-16

When you ask for De Wits Witch
Hazel Salve don't accept counter
felt or imitation. There are more
eases of piles being cured by this
than all others comb ined. T. III
Thomas, A. j. Riess and NJ F. Balm
sen, druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-16

QUEEN VICTORIA favorite song is
said TO he And Ye Shall Walk in Silk
Attire
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-16
pon,t Tosaeeo spit ana snoka rosr nc Ar.r.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic. full OF life nerve and vizor, take SoiTo
Bac. the wonder-EorSer. that makes weak men
strong. An druggists, soc 81. Cure gua-zn-
teed Booklet and sample free Address
Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-16

a MOLINE Paperhas felt constrained
to rush to the defense of Sheriff-elect
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-16
No-ro-Rac for Flftx cent?

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure. makes weak
men strong, blo01 pure SOC. a. AL druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-16
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly At 1924 Second
Avenue, Rock kland. Ill Entered At the
Postofice as Second-class matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-16

Nv THE NAME OF j. W. POTTER.
The herald., 1898-06-17
A REPUBLICAN SILVER

|. General Harrison Gray Otis Is out Of
town and Mr.. Hervey Lindley is In town
The tall pines of Siskiyou, among which
Mr.. Lindley has been spending his re-
tirement from public and political life
since his Knockout four years ago, have
been singing to him "Otis is gone, Otis is
gone" Time and tide being right, Mr..
Lindley has returned to US; he is safe;
General Otis is gone. No brass bands or
drilling brigades turned out to meet him;
he came unannounced, and he is here.
The boys" knew he was coming, and
know he is here. Just where he is located
is not known save to the elect. He has
come back to his old camping ground to
do politics, to resume his old trade of
planning, organizing and scheming for
the men who have sent for him.
Mr. Lindley's coming is at propitious
moment for the utilization of his political
genius. If he ever succeeded In anything
it has been in keeping the Republican
party of this county and state split into
two factions, the Lindleys and the anti
Lindleys. His success has been solely
along this line, for he seldom. if ever,
succeeded in getting his men nominated
or elected, or in electing himself after
having been nominated.
Mr.. Lindley is sharp fellow, however,
as Republican politics go. The finest
piece of work he ever did was in the
last county convention, when he had his
candidate for county office come out
as AN antiLindley man, and SO capture
enough of the anti-Lindey vote, which
added to that of his own, secured his
candidates nomination. This is speci
men, merely, of 1894. His four years of
sojourning in high attitudes and his
daily practice in log-rolling may have
restored his health and sharpencd his
wits. What Mr.. Lindley has now in
stock in the way Of improved machinery
for handling primary logs and conven-
ton timber Is unknown, but it is probably
something new and forceful.
Mr.. Lindley will find here a rich and
spacious field for his labors, but one which
has been somewhat disturbed by Waves
of volcanic force which at Times" "Ex-
press" themselves in thunderous roars
and rend the smooth surface of Repub-
lican serenity, unity and success.
Mr.. Lindley is here, the breach in Re-
publican ranks is daily becoming more
serious, the hopes of Republican sue
cess are already blasted and the real
fight is just beginning.
The herald., 1898-06-17
THE IMPORTANCE OF COALITION

On the more important questions the
elements opposed to the administration
party are in accord, and their differ
ences are in regard to minor questions.
The differences are not such as should
prevent cordial union.
All the opposition elements are pro-
gressive, and stand ready to support
every practicable measure of reform. 1t
is inevitable that, sooner or later, the
bulk Of Democrats, Populists and Silver
Republicans will be consolidated into one
party. Fusion in the impending cam
paign is a long step towards that much
desired contamination. There ought not
to be difficulty in agreeing upon salts
factory platform.
Something else, however, is absolutely
essential to cordial cooperation, and to
success in the election, and it is that nom
nations shall be made in such manner as
will furnish no ground for the charge or
suspicion that they are the work of
cliques or juntas, or that they have b,ep
made as matter of traffic. From top to
bottom the ticket must be made up Of
the names of men of unexceptionabln
personal character; men fitted to perform
the duties of the offices to which they
shall be designated and on every ground
deserving the support of the intelligent
and honest masses.
What all should strive for is success
in the election that thereby the best in
terests Of the public may be promoted.
Success on honest lines, and through
honorable methods, will develop affinities
between the elements opposed to the ma
tional administration, and will draw sup
port from those whose inclinations are
in the right direction, but who are timid.
There are many men who are prone to be
on the strong side, and a victory will
make an impression on them.
The situation requires the practice of
forbearance and Of wisdom. The ap-
preaching campaign may be the decisive
battle, so far as California is concerned,
between the friends of popular rights and
the supporters Of monopoly and trusts.
1t will have an important influence upon
other states, and may be the entering
wedge to victory in 1900.
The herald., 1898-06-17

At the recent proofreaders' dinner In
London Mr.. Courtney said he once ven-
tured to remark in an article that "the
great objection to the extension of women's
rights was'-so and SO. 1t appeared 1.-THE
objection to women's tights"
The sequel to "a little knowledge is a
dangerous thing" appeared drink deep, or
taste not the aperient spring"
A very amusing mistake was that discov-
cred by proofreader in work written by
Dean Stanley. The latter wrote, to use d
colloquialism familiar in printing establish
ments, the 'vilest hand" that ever puzzled
the compositor. In one chapter the dean
was describing journey to Jerusalem, the
frequent recurrence of the name Of the Holy
city causing him to use the contraction
'Jers." Narrating the approach Of this
party to Jerusalem, Dean Stanley described
their ascent UP the hills overlooking the
city. He pictured in glowing language and
striking phrases the effect Of the setting sun
as it gilded the hill-tops in go:1en haze,
concluding, as the compositor put It, In
these words: "And as we slowly turned
our faces to the east our eyes met with the
glorious sight of Jones. "-New York World.
The herald., 1898-06-17
A BIT OF HISTORY

The present war with Spain lends new
interest to the historic fact that Cuba and
the Philippine Islands once belonged to
England. In 1852 England declared war
against Spain. Early in that year an
English fleet captured the West Indian
islands Of Martinique and ST. Lucia. On
the 9Th of June following the city of
Havana was besieged by a fleet Of two
hundred ships of all classes, assisted by
$4,000 troops. The siege was vigorously
prosecuted, though the strength of Moro
castle was proof against the smooth-bore
guns of that period to the extent of bonn
bardment of fifty-four days, after which
it surrendered. July 30,1762. The city of
Havana capitulated fourteen days there
after.
About the same time the Philippine
islands were captured by an English feet
under Admiral Draper.
Mainly through the laundering policy of
King George-the same stupid intoler-
ance which lost to England the American
colonies-bcth these valuable possessions,
including the small West Indian islands
The herald., 1898-06-17
BoNDPRocEss1oNAL

Lord God of Bonds, thine aid we crave
Thine aid that war may last apace;
Thine aid that men may dread the grave
Full sanctified by hostile grace.
Grant us the fullness of thy prime,
Lest we forget the passing time
Lord God of Bonds, let them repent
For per cent-for Q per cent.
The tumult and the shouting dies;
The senate drags to fearsome strength
The victory or the sacrifice
OF all our millions boarded length;
Grant that our gold may yet persuade
Grant that our votes we be repaid
Lord God of Bonds let them repent
For per cent-for 3 per cent.
Lest victory mount the eagled helm
Too soon and end our chance of gain;
Lest blooded volunteers o'erwhelm
The dear destroyers of the Maine
Hold thou them back until we feel
The issued bonds and win the deal
Lord God of Bonds, let them repent
For per cent-for per cent.
The strife is measured but by days,
Nor can it last II they but act;
Then grant us bonds that we may praise
The backbone which our rulers lacked.
So grant us bonds-or sue for peace;
Without our bonds the war must cease;
Lord God of Bonds, let them repent
For 8 per cent-for per cent
washington Times. after Kipling.