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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-21


Washington, Jan. 21-The proceed
ings in the house were enlivened yester-
day by a wordy duel between Grosvenor
Of Ohio and Lewis of Washington. Dur
ing the debate on private bill to refer
TO the court of claims the claim of
Cramp & Sons, the Philadelphia ship
builders. for damages from the govern
ment for delays incident to the building
of the warships New York. Massachu-
sets, Indiana and Columbia, due to the
failure of the government to deliver
arrnor plate and other materials for
these ships on time. Lewis got the floor
and made the bill the text for a general
attack on army and navy contractors,
whom he charged with being traitors
for taking advantage Of the necessities
of the government in time of stress.
Lewis in reply to remarks by Grosvenor
made one of the wittiest speeches that
has been heard in the house for months.
Grosvenor did not make an extensive
rejoinder. though he intimated that he
had plenty of reserve ammunition in
store for Lewis. and also that what he
had to say would mix Lewis up in the
beef question.
Charges Against Beef Contractors.
In speaking of the beef contractors
Lewis said that in some casec they had
furnished rotten and decayed food
which had been prepared for the Chin
ese-Japanese war" 1t was messed and
blue, putrid and corrupt, but it was
sent to our soldiers at the front and
they persisted from it as from the
plague. These men had earned the
ignominy, reproach and contempt of
congress. If he were attorney general
he should arraign before the grand
turies of his country those who had fur
nished poisoned food to the army. those
who had sold armor-plate to the enemy
and those who had sold coal for the use
of the enemy's fleets. and he would con-
vict them of treason and have them
shot as Napoleon did or have them i'm
prisoned as Grant did.
Peace Treaty Gets into the Debate.
During the debate Grosvenor spoke
of the effect of the rejection of the
peace treaty. 1t would. he said plunge
the country again into a foreign war.
I'VE have not had quite graves
enough" said he, Ito suit the ancient
methods nor widows enough to satisfy
the feelings of those who desire to
precipitate us again into a bootless
war"
Does the gentleman contend that il
the treaty fails we will be at war with
SPAIN" asked Carmack of Tennessee.
II do" replied Grosvenor. "A truce
now exists The failure of the treaty
would leave us exactly where we were
the day before the protocol was signed"
Carmack recalled the fact that the
treaty with Mexico was not adopted as
1T went to the senate and he tried to
force from the gentleman from Ohio the
statement that the failure Of the treaty
would be followed by a resumption of
hostilities. He centended that Spain
would accept any terms we made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-21
DENOUNCED BY LEWIS
Statesman from Washington Ac.
'cuses Beef Contractors of
Infamous Crime.
HOUSE has A DAY OF WORDY WAE

Treaty OF Paris Comes into the Talk with
the Question of the Philippine Policy
Carmack Proposes an Easy Solution of
the Difficulty Over There-Lively Ex-
change OF Repartee-Payne Takes Ding
Iey's Place-Daly on Beef -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-21
No Chinese In Porto Rico.

Washington. Jan. 21.-By request OF
the secretary of the treasury the war
department has ordered the American
officials in Porto Rico to enforce the
Chinese exclusion laws of this country
III Porto Rico.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-21

Inc renning building of the Burrell
Chemical company's plant at Man
istique, Mich. was almost totally de-
stroyed by fire. The fire was caused by
the explosion OF a refining tank.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-21
. r. BURKHART, N.
=. . MRS HADA N. BURKHART. H. d
DRS. BURKHART & BURKHART,
Physicians.

once Tremann block. once hours to II
n m / TO and TO Q D. m 'Fhone No. 4O92-
Rock Island, Ill. Night calls answered from
ofdce.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-21

Corn-34G35
Oats-25ss2cc.
Hay-Timoihy. E.5f@ss; Wild, $685..
Straw-4 5O6S5
PotatoeS-New Csc.
Buiter-Fsir TO choice, nc; flesh creamery
22c
EZgS-l1c
Chickens-Spring &C per pound
Ducks-6c per pound
Turkeys-Aive &c per pound.
Coai-Soft- IOc
C.ttle-Butchers pay for corn fed steers
4l=G5c: cows and heifers- 3I<Q4c; calves
ff5c.
Hogs-34G3Ic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-21
DIR. S. II. MILLER,
Veterinary Surgeon and Dentist.

Alldiseases of horses and cattle treated on
approved principles. Surgical operations per
formed In q scientific manner Dogs treated
All calls promptly attended to- Residence
1925 Fifth avenue. Telephone on 1857 once
and Infirmary. l6l5-i6l7 Fifth avenue Dame
MHucker's stab.e), opposite No. IRE house
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-21
DIR. CORA EMERY REED.
Homeopathic Physician.

Special attention to disc asses OF women and
children also diseases of eye, ear, nose and
throat. once hours-e:30 to IL D. M, to p
10. 32I Sixteenth street, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-21
THE TRAVELLER ~ GUIDE.

CHICAGQ, ROCK ISLAND q PACIFIC RAIL
~ way-Tickets can be pu CHASED or baggage
checked at r d p Twenti'sth street depot, or
X d p depot, corner Fifth avenue and Thirty
drst street, Frank Plumme'. Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-21

Immediately after applying It you
feel its soothing, warming. strength
ening power.
It quiets congestion; draws out
Inflammation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-08-16
He Held ON to al. Knafe.

On the afternoon of June 1, 1872. an
old painter named William MoCul
Tough while painting the bridge above
the falls between the first and second
Sister islands fell into the rapids. In.
stantly he was swept furiously toward
the cataract, but whirled into. leBse,
waves so that he struck against and
seized rock not far above the brink
Hundreds quickly gathered on the
shore and watched, all eager to help
but ignorant what to do. Among them
was Thomas Conroy. who secured a
coil Of rope. fastened one end to a tree
on shore and with the other end in his
hand waded out as far as he could and
occasionally swan, the water being
from 1S inches to six feet deep.
He aimed far up stream to allow fol-
the power of the current and at last
with great difficulty reached the unfor.
tunate painter and bound him to him
self with the rope. They were swept
of their feet several times on the way
back to shore. but the rope had been
firmly fastened, and they finally landed
safely. When they reached shore, /,
was found that Mccullough still clutch
led his putty ;aisc fisinly In his hand
having held 1t during the three hours
he had been on the brink of the falls
+. A. Acland In Adventures at Mag
ara" In Youths Companion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-08-16
A Nice, obYir,na sfan

While good many of the funny sto-
sies Of "She asked me to hold the ba-
by" have been written and the subject
consequently is somewhat frayed, still
the scene that occurred in Madison
square one night was funny. A jovial
looking old gentleman was sitting on
bench beside a portly. well dressed
woman who had a baby in her arms.
The two got in conversation by the old
gentleman remarking, How well the
baby Behaves" for the little thing lay
and slept peacefully wrapped in nu-
merous yeilings.
Presently the woman said she was
going over to Fourth avenue to buy a
bottle of milk and requested the old
man to hold the baby. Why, certain
ly," said he. "Pve been a father and
grandfather to so many that know
how to handle them" The woman
went away and didn't come back. The
old gentleman became nervous, but as
the baby still slept on peacefully he
waited until long past his own bed
time for the mother to return.
II was nearly midnight when be
walked into the police station and
handed over the bundle. Then he bare
ly escaped arrest for trying to hoax
the sergeant when the wrappings were
thrown aside and there was disclosed
papier mache doll, one of those
Jointed things from Paris which ad-
mirably reproduce an appearance Of
life.-New York News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-08-16

AS you are always glad to hear about
haunted houses In Ireland, writes a
correspondent, may add a curious
story with regard to the home Of the
late Irish leader? The story Is made
more credible by the fact that there
was something in the late Charles
Stewart parnell's majestic isolation
which reminded one strangely Of the
gloomy grandeur of the mountains sur
rounding his home. In the square en-
trance hall there is a billiard table, and
the story is that the ghosts of the old
house amuse themselves In this spot
after nightfall. No matter how the
billiard balls are left upon the cloth at
the time the household retires, they
will be found in n different position the
next morning.-M. A. p.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-08-16

The interesting aspect of the transit
of William Waldorf Astor is its likely
influence on others of our so.called
moneyed aristocracy. Already the re-
port comes that Anthony j. Drexel, of
Philadelphia will annul his rights of
American citizenship and take the
British oath. There are very likely to
be others, 80 that we shall see a pretty
little hegira of rich men. But why
shouldn't they go? If they have ceased
to be American in spirit, what good
American could wish to keep them
here? The presence of un-American
Americans has been one of the threats
in our body polite. In small way, it
is publication process which seems
about to set in. But it won't 20 far,
because Americans, even those who
have inherited great wealth, know very
well that in England, even as sworn
subjects, their social standing is far
from being at the top. 1t is said that
there are seventy -four classes of British
subjects who outrank William Waldorf
Astor. Still, there is counter con.
sideration. We should say, offhand,
that there are more classes than that
who outrsnk him In America. .-Buf.
falo Express.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-08-16
Land.eer ana .ae ..sx Tax

On one Of Landseer's early visits to
Scotland the great painter stopped at
a village and took great deal Of no
tice of the dogs. Jotting down rapid
sketches of them on a piece of paper
Next day, on resuming his Journey, he
was Mortified to find dogs suspended
from trees In all directions. or drown
ing In the rivers. with stones around
their necks. He stopped q weeping
urchin. who was hurrying off with q
pet pup in his arms. and learned to his
dismay that he was supposed to be al
excise officer who was taking notes q
all the dogs he saw in order to prose
cute the owners for unpaid taxes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-08-16

A Des Moines surgeon cut three fin
gers off mans hand the other day
and thought be would have little fun
with them. Going into barber shop
where colored BARRIERS are employed,
he dropped the fingers into the pocket
of q coat belonging to one of the bar
bers and awaited developments. Soon
the barber took off his jacket, put on
his coat and went ont to his dinner
with his hat on one side whistling
"The Darkey's Dream" He had not
gone far till he was seen to put his hand
in that pocket. He stopped and-no,
he didn't turn white, but he did the
best he could at it. Off came the coat,
which the terrified coon held at arms
length till he reached q convenient
place to throw 1t away. No power
could ever get him back into that shop,
nor would he wear the coat again. He
declared the place was "Hoodooed sure
-fndin' fingers In my pockets, s,"-Ex,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-08-16
They Consider Tuberculosis.

A convention of physicians has been
held lately, in Chicago, for the purpose
of considering the subject of sanitary
milk supply, and especially the adoption
of methods for preventing the sale of
milk from herds infected with tubercu.
losis, and for devising some practical
method for putting IN operation a sys-
tematic system of examination Of
dairy cattle.
Legislation will be needed providing
for partial payment to owners of cattle
which may be condemned. Five thou.
sand dollars was provided by the last
legislature of Illinois for this purpose
which will furnish partial indemnity to
owners of such cattle as are condemned
while the best methods for future work
are being devised
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-08-16
DAIRY AND CREAMERY
Water Food and Salt supply

By f. l.. Vincent.
BY this 1 mean the attention we give
our dsiries during the heated period.
Simply turning the herd to pasture
twice day and milking at regular
period is not all that is implied by the
word "Care.'
Are you sure your cows have all the
fresh water they will drink? Springs
need cleaning out often. If they are
neglected, a dirty scum often gathers
upon the surface and the water is not
pure. If the source of supply is q pond
it is doubly essential that care be used.
The weeds and bogs should be kept
well scraped out, so that there may be
as deep body of water as possible; and
as such reservoirs quickly dry up in
time of drouth unless they be fed by
springs they must not be forgotten or
soon the milk supply will be shortened.
Cows need more water than many of
us think. They must have it, or we
suffer the consequences.
The feed supply must also be main
tained. When running at pasture, cat
tie will socn exhaust q large range.
There may be grass enough, but they
have trodden upon it as they went
along, and the next time they come
that way they will pass over large
quantities of good feed. like the
plan of having two pasture lots for this
reason. After running upon one field
for, say, q week, turn my cows into
another field. There the feed seems
much fresher, and it is, in fact The
dew and perhaps shower Of two have.
washed sac grass 50 that It is sssocs and
clean. How the cattle do enjoy the
changel And there is no question but
that they do much better than when
confined in the same pasture all the
time.
Again, did you ever try it to see how
much salt your cows will consume, if
they get it? If not, you would be sur
prised upon making the test Under
the basement of my barn, where the
COWS go in and out to be MIXED, / have
nailed board along the side of one of
the stills forming long box open at the
top. In this l intend to keep salt, 80
that my cows can have it all the time.
They almost always stop to take bite
on the way in OF out. They are health
ier for it, and / am sure it adds to the
quantity of milk produced.
Shade is an essential to the comfort
OF stock. In the heat of the day they
spend many hours resting under the
trees. OF late years, the horse fly has
made life burden anywhere unless we
use means to keep it away. Some good
preparations are now on the market,
and we can ourselves mix oils and
certain acids very cheaply SO that we
are able to do away with great deal
of the misery which would otherwise
be caused by the flies.
Broome Co., New York.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-08-16

Cattle condemned under the laws of
Illinois in the tnberculin tests now be-
ing made there are paid for in whole or
in part, according to the condition of
the cattle. The cattle are appraised at
from $40 to $50 per head to begin with,
the latter figure being the maximum.
Full compensation ls made it cattle are
condemned that upon postmortem ex-
animation show no signs of tuber-
culosis. If they have been affected
by the disease for year OF less IS per
cent of the appraised value is paid; if
the disease has been in progress for a
year and not to exceed two years, so
per cent of the appraised value is paid,
and if the disease has been prevailing
for more than two years nothing is
paid, 1t icing held that such cattle
have no value.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-08-16
Whittier viii He Flyp

A tax.paying citizen of Chicago,
Mr.. j. r. Francis, whose assessable
personal property is rated S10,245 by
the assessors, has appended to his
schedule sworn statement in the shape
of a declaration that if the assessors do
not assess the possessions of the "miser-
able, lying, selfish Goldfish aristocracy
and millionaires of Chicago" on the
same basis, he will "leave Chicago in
supreme disgust and probably spend
the remainder of his life among more
civilized people, where corruption is
not known
1t would be hard to imagine more
hopeless attempt to escape the injustice
of unequal taxation. Whittier would
the Chicagoan flee in his supreme
disgust" New York, with $500 ,OOO,-
600 "sworn off," certainly is not more
successful than Chicago in rounding up
the millionaires for the assessment Of
personal property. And where is the
large city which can boast of equal and
just taxation?
Cowardice is no remedy for the evil
of unjust taxation, nor for any other
public evil. If Mr.. Francis really
wishes to accomplish anything he will
stay at home where he is known, aud
presumably has some influence, and
help the assessors of that city, who
have recently shown a commendable
diligence in moving on che tax-dodging
mtllionaires of Chicago.
We may add that for New York and
for other cities the remedy for the
assessment injustice and for sll other
municipal evils lies in the hands of the
citizens. They will always have as
good government as they deserve.
New York World.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-08-16
Give the Children a Drink

called Grsin-O. 1t is delicious, appe-
tizing. nourishing food drink to take the
place of coffee. Sold by all grocers and
liked by all who have used it because
when properly prepared it tastes like
the finest coffee but is free from all its
injurious properties. Grain-O aids di-
gestion and strengthens the nerves. 1t,
Is not stimulant but health builder
and children, as well as adults, can
drink 1t with great benefit. Costs about
M ~ much % coffee. 10 and 25c.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-08-16

The acetylene gas plant installed
eight months ago by the Logansport
and Wabash Valley Company in Wa
bash Indiana, the first in the world to
utilize acetylene for public illumina
tion, was destroyed by tremendous
explosion. George Courtier, the super
intendent, and Duncan Edwards, an
employe, had Just stepped outside and
neither was seriously hurt. The large
building was reduced to mass of brick
and mortar, the roof, followed by pillar
of flames, being hurled 100 feet sky
ward. Edwards had a few minutes
prior charged the tanks with calcium
carbide and water and 1t is supposed
the pressure .increasd too rapidly.
Scores of plate glass windows over the
city were broken.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-08-16
Homeseekers, Excursions

Aug. Is and September 5th u 10th, the
Chicago Great Western Ry. will have
on sale Homeseekers tickets to various
points in the South West and North.
west at one fare plus $500 for the
round trip. Tickets limited for twenty
one days from date of sale returning.
For full information as to homeseekers
points, rates, time of trains etc. call on
any Agent "Maple Leaf Route" or ad-
dress, F. H. Lord, Gen. Pass. & Ticket
Agent, 113 Adams st. Chicago. 24w12
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-08-16

Probably the reader has heard voices
which the following will recall to
mind:
y know Mr.. Pldgerly is a good
man." said one of the members of the
family after the caller had gone, but
It makes me 30 tired to hear him talk"
y. know why it is" said another
member of the family. "You feel like
clearing your throat all the time to
help him out"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-08-16
Dairy Notes.

Mr.. II. b. Gurler, the well-known
Illinois dairyman, who sells milk IN
Chicago at l2 cents quart, on a scale
that requires eighteen men to milk the
COWS in his herd, will make an exhibit
of his methods of handling dairy farm
at the Paris Exposition next year.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-08-16

Black Sheep,
From their folded mates they wander far,
Their ways seem harsh and wild
They follow the beck OF q baleful star,
Their paths are dream beguiled.
Yet haply. they sought wider range,
Some l0ftier mountain slope,
And little rocked they of the country strange
Beyond the gates OF hope.
And haply bell, with a Turing call,
Summoned their feet to tread
Midst the cruel rocks, where the deep pitfall
And the lurking snare are spread.
Maybe, In spite of their tameless days
OF outcasl liberty.
THEY'RE sick at heart for tile hOmely ways
Where their gathered brothers be.
And oft at night, when the plains fall dark.
And the hills loom large and dim,
For the Shepherds voice they mutely hark,
And their souls go out to him.
Meanwhile BLACK sheep. black sheep.' '
cry,
Safe in the inner fola;
And maybe they hear, and wonder why,
And marvel, out in the cold.
Richard Burton, Atlantic Monthly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-08-16

EXCURSION TICKETS are on sale
daily at all stations of the Chicago
9ret Western Ry to Denver, Colorado
Springs, Pueblo and Glenwood Springs
Colo, at 9 very low rate. Apply to any
Agent "Maple Leaf Route" for full par
ticulars OF address F. FL. Lord, General
Pass. Il Ticket Agent, 113 Adams ST.,
Chicago. 25wlb
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-08-16
Then He Didn't Eat.

An English merchant was invited by
q Chinaman to dine with him. Neither
could speak the others language, and
q conversation was carried on by
means Of gesticulations and signs
Among the dishes was one which seem
ed very savory. The Englishman had
an idea 1t was duck. but to make GER
tain he pointed to the dish and pleas
antly insinuated. "Quack, quack"
The Chinaman wagged his head and
said: "No-ey, no-ey! Bow-wow-wow!
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-08-16

Antony Hudson, the first white set
tier in Pierce county, Wisconsin, is still
living, having just passed his one hun
breath milestone in life. He is active
ly engaged in farming and cultivates
thirty acres without employing help
his aged wife lending hand in harvest
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-08-16

A chinaman now enjoys the dis,
tinction Of being enrolled among Uncle
Sans pensioners. His name is All Yu
and he served as landsmsn with
Dewey, on the Olympia. He has just
been granted pension of $50 month
for disability caused by consumption.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-08-16

Among scientific authorities the
chance for communicating this disease
in the milk of infected cows has been
considered remote, but the opposite
view seemed to prevail among the
members of the medical profession at
the late congress of specialists in Ber-
lin and much interest was manifested
in the meeting OF physicians in Chi
cago.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-08-16

Dear Tim, Pm sending you my old
coat by parcel post, so I've cut the but
tons Off to make 1t lighter. But you
will find them In the inside pocket.
Yavss truly. Pat"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-08-16

MRS. Smith. you don't seem to mind
your two boys quarreling."
mo. When they're quarreling, 1 know
they're too busy to hatch up mischief" !"
Chicago Record.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-08-16
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.
The Democrats of Iowa will meet in delegate
convention at DeS MOines Iowa

IUWh
convention at Des Moines. Iowa.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18th, 1899. at 10 O'Clock
q. m. for the purpose Of nominating candidates
for the following offices:
Governor.
Lieutenant governor.
Judge supreme court.
Superintendent public instruction.
Railroad commissioner.
And for the transaction of such other business
as may be brought before the convention.
Each county will be entitled to two delegates
and one additional delegate for every 200 votes
and fraction OF 100 or over cast tor Fred K.
White for governor In 1897.
Counties will be entitled to delegates as