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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1899-08-12

The ticket nominated hy the Democratic
State Convention on Wednesday Is a strong
one in every respect. and has received gen
eral concentration Col John Walter
smith the nominee for Governor has long
been 4 conspicuous figure in public life and
business circles, and has always enjoyed
the reputation of possessing ability, tact and
high integrity. notable qualities for the
successful administration of the office Of
Governor While possessed of great wealth,
Col Smith has shown his sympathies with
the common people by becoming the author
and earnest advocate Of the free school book
law.
Hon. lsidor Rayner, the nominee for
Attorney General, Is one Of the leading
lawyers of the State He served in both
branches of the State Legislature and filled
two terms as Il representative in Congress,
where his speeches on the questions Of the
hour won him high reputation as an ora
tor.
DR. Joshua W. Herring, the nominee
for Comptroller, comes from our sister
county OF Carroll, where he has been sue
cesSful as a business man. He has served
one term as State Senator, and was one Of
the most intelligent and progressive mem
bers of that body.
The ticket is well worthy Of the support
of all Democrats, without regard to past
differences Maryland needs an honest
and intelligent administration of its public
affairs, and the supremacy of the people
who represent its wealth, honor morality
and intelligence.
From the Laurel Democrat.
The ticket nominated by the Democratic
State Convention, in Baltimore, yesterday,
is about as strong it can be made, and
ought to receive not only the vote of every
Democrat in the State, but thousands of
- a,rJln,ns ,,bn fo,.,,. ,r,,I
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1899-08-12

on sunday trains will leave uil,en station at 9 80
"A. and 80 T. m. Westminster Ills a. m Az p.
m, arriving az Union Bridge at lI4j a. IN. and $50
p. Leave Brucevilie Gas a. m. and Union Bridge
Al 6.5S Il. m. and ass p m, Westminster 20 Il.
and 42S p IN, arriving az Hilleu Station at 907 a.
N and 6 O5 p. IN.
Frederick Division Pennsylvania X. Il. tDaily ex-
cept sunday. Trains for Frederick leave Bruce
vile At SIS. 91H and 1910 a, and h-3S and -
p Trains for TaneytOWu, LiitlestOwn and
p
Through trains for Hanover and Gettysburg and
points on Baltimore and Harrisburg Division leave
Baltimore, daily, except sunday AZ I'D a. m. and
$50 p IN Through cars for Gettysburg and inter-
mediate points leave Baltimore also daily. eNcep.
sunday, az lJ.I7 a.
Passengers for and from Cherr Run. Williams
port, 2. Y. and intermediate points, from aiid foT
stations east OF HuEeFStown, change at HagcrStoWu.
Orders for baggage calls eau Dc iefl At Ticket
OhicU, No. III East Baltimore street, Baltimore.
J. NJ. HOOD. General Manager.
JUL b, II. GgEwoLp Gen'l. Passenger Agent.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1899-08-12

With such a tieke, vr viii win our
people are tired and ii,.u>,e,l with RcFub-
hcau rule aud are clamagIue fey a change.
IL, every Democrat 10 the Ss4tc de- hi-
duty aud the State viii b. redeemed and
once more Fiac. under Democratic govern
mrul
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1899-08-12

Il !, with feeling 81 thorough conf
dcuoc and satisfaction that ve place az the
head Of oar column, toiay the name, Of
the Democrats State nominees for cover
nor. Attorney General aud Comptroller IS
selected by the resent convention Ia Btl,i-
more city. and Ia 50 doing We unhesiJat.n-iy
commend them 10 the Democratic voter,
Of Maryland As men fully qualified and
competent 20 administer the AFFAIR." Of State,
and a. Democrat, II Jryvpruaebable char
aeter aud with records that val stand the
-eyere>t te-, that they can be subjected Ia.
From the sa.s>lar, ADVERTISE.
The Democratic state convention which
met IN Baltimore last Wednesday nomi-
mated a ticket which viii prove a tower Of
strength in the fall campaign There Is
every indication that the ticket will be
elected The convention was harmonious
aud enthusiastic
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1899-08-12

The platform adopted by the pcmoera-
tic convention i g distinct declaration of
Democratic principles and no daub, Is in
accord with the sentiments Of a majority
Of the white people uf the State But
party platforms, Of late wears appear Go
have been wrongly named They ought
to he called party ladders, since they have
been merely used by candidates 10 climb
into position and forgotten Afterwards
Therefore. /; Is lo the candidates rather
than to the platform that people who want
good government must loak Fortunately
this time the Democratic party ua, only
has good platform but it has Wisely
chosen good men. who may b. relied on to
carry ou, the pledges made We onu-
graduate the convention ou the ugko, %
has presented I, Is one which viii tn
syirp the confidence 81 Democrats and for
which no apologize, need b. made
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1899-08-12
From the snow Hin Messenger.

The ticket is an excellent one II could
hardly be better 1t was nominated in
manner approved by the people No par
" man will endeavor to find an excuse to
antagonize it, and every Independent may
find in its composition the elements Of true
manhood they have contended for
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1899-08-12

Thr peulerafle state JvuycHgI1a mrt
in Baltimore oa "Wednesday aud nominated
one % ihe best State tickets ever submitted
"a the voters 1f tbc STATE. Each ean.b-
date VA, nominated by acglauia;iau The
Convention IA. remarkable iar rs harmony
aud enthusiasm The ma-t graceful feature
Of the prucy,siin-, wa. the ma-uani'aaa-
action Of Hon. Eiaiu Nardcld. IN n.gai-
mating hi, successful uyal for the I-si''nn
On the lickc,, far which he - earnestly
oou,euiei 10 ghc prmaue. only ;wo day,
before The whole proceeding, showed
an entire absence 81 cut sud dried affair
The people had spoken iu the primaries
and none dared io interfere The ticket
A. nominated meet, with unanlmoa- and
hearty appreciation
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1899-08-12

4 stronger ticket would nus be possible
than that nominated in Baltimore lat
Wednesday /, viii Command the sup
port Of the united Democracy
The opposition can pick no flaw in either
Of the candidates John Walter Smith j,
impre.nable His character Is without
blemish-his ability his integrity aud hi.
political record are an open book 70 the
people Of Maryland, with pages 80 clean
that even his political enemies admire aud
fear If they cannot support him His
business life l. also great success. ia 50
cial circles he l. the peerless gentleman
aud deserYedly popular, while his beauJi-
full home life l. the remark Of all
DR.. Joshua w Herring is the illus,ri0us
Western Marylander who stepped into the
breech at the right moment, and in that
memorable confict-when the political
control Of the State Senate was hanging in
the balance-he gained victory for Mary
land Democracy which sent a thrill Of JOY
through al our ranks from Allegany Ia
Worcester, pr Herring has every quality
needed for the Office Of Comptroller His
financial abilities are Of the highest order
and his perfect integrity Is recognized by
all, and crowning all his otherwise match
less business and political character, is
superb personally which commands uniyer-
sal admiration.
Isidor Rayner, the nominee for Attor-
ney General, Is one Of the ablest lawyers
in the State and brilliant orator tie
is without a rival in the State on the hust-
ings, and will not only make popular can
didate but will fill this high Office with
great credit to his party and the people at
large His character Is above reproach in
every respect.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1899-08-12

l. gives q, a pleasure 60 place AZ she
head of the Capital the ticket nominated
by ,he Demogra;s, State Convention NJ
stronger ticket wa ever nominated t5r the
suffrage. Of irce people in lhi, state than
the one above They are men. every ruc
Of them above reproaeh and arr worthy
Of the support Of every Ivmocra; 10 the
State Their never va, ticket noulua
ted tina, hs- gwen such universal -a,isisr
ton. and the platform i broad enough for
any conservative man t. stand upon
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1899-08-12

They are known 70 be citizens Of nn-
blcmished integrity, fine intellectual az
taiumeuts. always faithful to the Interests
Of the State and Democrats ever active
and enthusiastic in support Of the pHTtg
/; i acknowledged that the ticket Is 40
exceptionally strong one and 40 true Demo
crat will hesitate a moment 10 give u ht,
cordial and earnes, support, and NJ effort
should be spared in any quarter 10 make
its triumph certain at the polk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-07
MAJ. BLUNT IS SUSTAINED.
Advised From Washington Not to Treat
With Arsenal Employees Committee.

With Arsenal Employees Committee.
Late this afternoon Maj. Stanhope
f. Blunt, commandant at Rock Island
arsenal, received from the new chief
of ordnance, Gen. A. r. Burlington, in
structions to have no communication
with committees on matters relating
TO the transaction of business at the
arsenal. This information came in
response to queries sent by Mai.
Blunt to the department, asking if he
khad done right in taking the position
he had with reference to the stand
of the machinists.
Mai. S. Z. Blunt, when commune
Gated with today, stated that there
was nothing new in the strike situa-
that all the shops were running, and
| business going on in the even tenor
of it's way, except, of course, the force
of machinists was considerably di-
unfinished in consequence of the with
drawal.
The machinists conferred yesterday
afternoon with Congressman q. w.
Prince and j. r. Lane, the latter of
Davenport, with view to having these
gentlemen use their immediate influ-
ence at Washington to secure a modi-
fication in the rules governing Rock
Island arsenal so as to authorize Maj.
Blunt to receive n committee of the
men, and thereby open up means of
arbitrating the grievances that the
machinists now complain of.
Fifty of the island polishers also
had meeting yesterday afternoon
with Mr.. Correll, a member of the
executive committee of their national
organization. The polishers, like the
machinists, have grievances, an adj
iustment of which they seek. Their
demands have been forwarded to the
executive council of their organiza-
ton for sanction.
The machinists' press committee
issued the following statement last
night:
1--WE take exception to the state
ment of Mai. Blunt that he had never
refused to receive n. deputation of ar
senal workmen or to transmit any
statement of grievances they desired
to make to the proper authorities.
According to Webster, deputatiOn
means the person or persons author
lied to transact business for another
The committee that waited on Mai {.
Blunt was a deputation sent by the
machinists of Rock Island arsenal to
receive an audience and try and adj
Just our grievances. We are sure
that Maj. Blunt will bear us out in
the statement that he positively re-
fused to receive US as such.
&C. BERRY"
The Machinists' union has called 4
mass meeting of all arsenal employees
and union workmen at Turner hall to-
morrow night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-07
APRIL WEDDING
BELLS
NJ A. Patterson Married to Miss Dever at
Fort Scott, Kas.

NJ A. Patterson Married to Miss Dever nj
Fort Scott, Kas.
At Fort Scott, Kas., Wednesday
occurred the marriage of M. A. Pat
terson, chief clerk in the offices of the
Rock Island IL Peoria railway here,
and Miss Maud Dever, the ceremony
being performed at the home of the
bride. Mr.. Patterson and his bride are
expected to arrive in Rock Island next
week.
Ernest Wisner, of Upton, Iowa,
and Miss Tillie Brendes, of Lowden,
Iowa, were united in marriage last
evening at the home of the brides
sister, Mrs ID. Witt, 1925 First street.
Rev. ID. l.. McNary, of the United
Presbyterian church, officiating. Mr..
and Mrs. Wisner will reside at Upton.
A marriage license was issued
Wednesday at Peoria to Edward l..
Johnson and Miss Edith Behrens,
both of Rock Island. The lady is 4
daughter of Mrs. Mary f. Behrens.
1416 Seventh avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-07
Democrats Defeat Berry Bill.

In the house at Springfield yester-
day, under the leadership of Rock ISL
and's representative. Hon. f. w.
Hurst, the democrats practically ac-
complished the defeat of the Berry
appropriation bill. The democrats in
caucus passed resolutions condemn
ing the Ubiquitous features of the
measure. and when it was put upon
it's passage in the house, it was ia
bled. This bill is the amendment to
the corporation act. which it is
claimed would counteract the most
stringent antitrust law ever put on
the statute books. 1t permits the
holders of 80 per cent of the stock in
any corporation to sell the corpora
tion and to receive in exchange money,
property or things of value or stock
in other corporation, foreign or do
nestle" 1t takes away from the
stakeholder who refuses to consent to
such transfer or sale the right to en-
join, which he now has under the
common law. and leaves him power
less.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-07

9 o'clock in the evening. 1t was not
long before Burke and Cable were in
conference ut the Leland house. AL
though it was contended on both sides
that the meeting was really accidental,
there was no denial on the part of the
friends of either Harrison or Cable
that n senatorial boom for the Rock
Island man was well under way.
Harrison's Friends Admit 1t.
Two of Mayor Harrison's close
political friends, democratic members
of the legislature. made the positive
statement that Harrison friends are
for Cable for United States senator.
Cable himself only says that he has
not announced himself as n candidate
for senator. When questioned about
the matter Burke replied significantly
that Gable is not bad fellow The
only member of the party to seek to
discredit the story that Harrison's
friends are for Cable for senator was
Theodore Nelson.
Mr.. Hurst's Prominence.
Gable came to Springfield primar-
lily to see his friend, Representative
f. w. Hurst, of Rock Island, who has
done so much to help get Cable back
into democratic politics after the de-
lection from Bryan in 1896. Hurst
himself stayed with the party in 1896
and was an elector on the Bryan
ticket. Last year he was influential
at the state convention in getting Ca
bic place on the democratic state
committee. AS member of the leg
islature Hurst is influential and pop
ular, and has been an important fac
tor in bringing other members to look
with favor upon Gable as a democrat
ic nominee for SENATOR
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-07
New and Original Advert,sInr.

1t is interesting to watch the new
ideas always to be found in the adj
vertising of Hoods Sarsaparilla. The
present line of advertisements is es-
pecially unique, each beginning with
a familiar proverb and leading up to
the good qualities of this famous
medicine. The argument in every
case is clinched by condensed testi-
monials from people the medicine has
cured. 1t is gratifying to see the
continued success of an article of gen
uine merit. While other preparations
come to the surface and after short
time disappear, Hoods Sarsaparilla
has steadily maintained it's place in
public confidence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-07
Circuit Court.

The impaneliing of a jury to try
the $29, 900 damage suit of Miss Katie
Drost against the city of Rock Island
was begun yesterday afternoon. Dur
ing the paving of Twelfth street, in
1895, Miss Drost and lady friend
were riding along that thoroughfare
in buggy. The rig was capsized
and Miss Drost sustained alleged per-
manent personal injuries. The case
was tried and she was awarded a YER
dict for $4,000. The case was carried
by the city to the appellate court,
which reversed the verdict, and re-
manded the case for trial. City At
torney C. b. Marshall, assisted by
j. l.. Haas, is conducting the de-
Tense, and j. L. Kenworthy and Loo
ney & Kelly appear for the plaintiff.
The jury is composed of NJ. Nj.
Boney, Nels Paulsen, Gustaf johnson
+. j. Hester, Gus Klotz. Charles
Wulff, William Kale, Fred Hilfinger,
Fred Beck, John Ebbert, Adolph
Strohm, William Goodnow.
In the case of j. w. Stewart VS.. j.
M. Hamburger, appeal by defendant,
the jury allowed the plaintiff 1852.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-07
CABLE FOR SENATOR.
Boom for the Popular Rock
Island Democrat Said to
Be Announced.
HAS HARRIsONs ENDORSEMENT.

Arrival In Springfield Last Night and
Conference With Other Represent
alive Party Leaders Given Signih-
cance-The Guest of Representative
Hurst.
A Springfield special to today's Chi
cago Record contains the following
interesting political information
Mayor Harrison's friends are for Ben
Cable, of Rock Island, for the next
United States senator from Illinois.
Cables senatorial boom was given a
mighty impetus as a result of an 'ac-
cidentar meeting in Springfield to-
night between Ben Cable and Bob
Burke, Mayor Harrison's campaign
manager. Mr.. Burke, accompanied
by Fred Eldred and Theodore Nelson,
arrived in Springfield from Chicago
on the afternoon train. Mr.. Cable
came in from St. Louis shortly before
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-07

Foley's Honey and Tar gives quick
and positive relief in all cases.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-07
Obituary.

John II. Eley, a former old time
resident of Coal town, died recently
at Orchard, Neb.
The funeral of NJ. F. Bahnsen will
be held from the Peetz residence on
Eighteenth street at 2 o'clock Monday
afternoon. The body will arrive from
Ell Paso Sunday morning.
Edward j. Farwell, a pioneer resi-
dent of that township, died at his
home in Presumption Wednesday, OF
paralysis, aged S3 years. He is sur
vived by his wife and six children
Stephen Farwell and Mrs. Mary and
Mrs. Sadie j ohnson, of Nebraska; John
Parwell and Mrs. Flora johnson, of
Presumption, and Mrs. Mary Mccall,
of Bowling.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-07
River RlpIets.

The Verne Swain and Pilot were in
and out.
The stage of water at the bridge at
6 a. IN. was 2 80; and at noon it was
2:65. The temperature ut noon
was Al.
The Sidney is announced to reach
Rock Island Saturday evening on her
way to st. Louis from winter quarters
at Dubuque.
Several freight handlers on the
Verne Swain struck yesterday be-
cause they were refused an increase
in wages. New men were hired
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-07
HONOR TO SOLDIERS.
Reception and Banquet for Tri-
City Members of the
9th Illinois.
BIG AFFAIR AT MEMORIAL HALL

Hundreds of People go to Congratulate
the Boys Their Return Home
Speeches by q. w. McCaskrin, c. j. Searle
Jesse Hail. Lieut.. j. w. Washington and
Others-At the Festive Board.
Rock Island people expressed the
pride felt for their colored fellow
citizens who served their country at
| the front rs mem bers of the Sth Illi-
| nois in largely attended and enthus-
| iastic reception rendered last night at
Memo rial hall under the auspices of
John Morris camp, Sons of Veterans,
and the Ladies' Aid society. The
Davenport and Moline soldiers who
were comrades of the Rock Islanders
in Cuba were also among the honored
guests of the occasion.
| Upward of three hundred people
were in attendance, the capacity of
the hall being taxed. The colored
| folks of the three cities turned out in
force, and there were likewise many
prominent white people, who went to
shake hands with the boys and con-
graduate them on their safe return
home.
Henry Burris, of Rock Island. pre-
1
| begun with an address by Jesse Hall,
who, in behalf of the colored people,
extended words of welcome to the re-
turned heroes, and compIimented
| them upon the fine record they had
made for themselves and their race rs
defenders of their flag and country.
G. w. McCaskrin was the next
speaker. He said the boys deserved
| Of s., -
| in which they had served their country
and contributed to the liberation and
| uplifting of downtrodden and OPP
pressed people, proving their loyalty,
patriotism and love of liberty. G.. j.
Searle eulogized in eloquent words the
soldiers for the good work they had
performed. You have come home"
he said, land brought with you the
honor earned only by true soldiers,
and there is not man, woman or
child who does not glory in your safe
return. Although you went to take
the places of brave men who were
| taken away for fear of the dreaded
fever, and there were no laurels to be
gained in battle, you obeyed every
order given you. and stood ready to
do your duty in case of n conflict.
w Z nave "llCueu inc reports from the
Sth which with its colored officers has
exploded the impression that men of
your race would not fight well when
commanded by officers of your color"
Remarks by Lieut.. Washington.
Lieut.. j. w. Washington voiced
the heartfelt thanks of his comrades. as
well as himself, for the grand reception
accorded them. 1t was IN occasion
that would be treasured among the
happiest events of their careers. The
lieutenant related incidents of the
stay of the Sth in Cuba. some of
which were amusing, and compli-
mented the boys for the manner in
which they had conducted themselves.
There were remarks by Rev. G.. II.
Thomas, pastor of the African Meth
odist church, and Rev. Z. ID. Wilson,
of the Second Baptist church, and
music by the Waldo Mandolin orches-
ira and songs by a colored quartet.
At the conclusion of the program
the soldiers and their families re-
paired to the dining room, where a
sumptuous rePast was partaken of.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-07
The Best in the World.

We believe Chamberlain's cough
remedy is the best in the world. A
few weeks ago we suffered with a
severe cold and troublesome cough,
and having read their advertisements
in our own and other papers we pur-
chased bottle TO see if it would effect
us. 1t cured US before the bottle was
more than half used. 1t is the best
medicine out for colds and coughs
The Herald, Andersonville, Ind. For
sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-07
PAYING....
....TAXES

Is like buying many of the so called bargains.
You get but little actual return for your money
With the good solid everyday merchandising at
Shields Cash Grocery its different, however. In
saving a little here and a little there the
aggregate grows into nice round sum when the
year has rolled around. There's nothing that
saves like saving. Read below
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-07
OTTO GRoTJAN.

Not one child dies where ten
formerly died from Group. People
have learned the value of One Minute
c. ugh Cure and use it for severe lung
and throat troubles. 1t Immediately
stops coughing. 1t never fails. For
sale by L. III. Thomas, A. j. Reiss and
NJ. Z. Bahnsen, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-07
When Travelling.

Whether on pleasure bent or business,
take on every trip bottle of Syrup
of Figs, as it acts most pleasantly and
effectually on the kidneys, liver and
bowels, preventing fevers, headaches
and other forms of sickness. For sale
in so cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Manufactured by thu Califor-
MIA Fig Syrup company only
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-07
Have You Had the Grip.

If you have, you probably need a
reliable medicine ike Foley's Honey
and Tar to heal your lungs and stop
the racking cough incidental to this
disease.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-07

We, the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on So
cent bottle of Greene's Warranted
Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure your
cough or cold. We also guarantee a
25-cent bottle to prove satisfactory or
money refunded.
HORST Won KoECKRITZ.
nr,~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-07

Arnold's Bromo Celery cures head
aches; 10, IS and so cents. Reiss'
drug store,