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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-01-19
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

measure of values, and that gold is the stand
arc. of measure. Much gold, or little, must
measure. The universe weighed on hundred
pound steelyard If the gold supply should
fail sometime, then, from McKinley's stand
point, we must go right ON using the old stock.
Labor, invention and discovery may vastly
increase the worlds wealth, but the process of
dirtrbution will be on the basis of a continual
ly-diminishing medium of exchange.
We might indulge in little facetiousness
here, if we were like Republican editors, but
ridicule is not argument. The gold supply
may have been sufficient in the dark ages,
when the human race was emerging from bar
barisn.
Vast changes have occurred since the dawn
of civilization. In all else but money, the hu
man race is casting off its swaddling- clothes,
In our own United States, our commercial
transactions for the past year amounted to 500
900, 900 900. To make the necessary exchanges,
we had about 1000, 200, ,ooo and of that
amount, according to the Hannaites' theory,
we had only 500, ,ooo, 900 real dollars. 1t is
all rot, this talk that ''everv dollar is as good
as every other dollar" We had just $40, ,ooo
900 good dollars. Next year, our commercial
transactions will probably increase, and our
gold supply may decrease--will decrease to the
extent of 500, 900, 900 if the Boer British war
continues, unless there is an increase in some
other locality.
Hannasm has no remedy for a decrease in
the supply, except the simple one of increasing
the weight of the pounds.
1t is estimated that there are enough bonds
issued, expressly payable in gold, to absorb all
the gold in the civilized world if the bonds
were all paid off in day; and ii the gold
was all absorbed, the Hannaites would issue
more bonds. Remedy the disease with another
and larger dose of poison is the theory, and
also the practice, OF the Hannaites. The word
''coin" is 10 be stricken out of existing con
tracts, and the word ''gold" is to be substitut-
ed. This is simply governmental spoliation.
The masses are to be robbed by the govern
lnent thal is supposed to afford them protection.
Virtually, the gold syndicate holds all the gold
of the world in the hollow of its hand.
Every few years, Hannaism liqudates in
panlcs and bankruptcy-the big fish at the top
and the suckers at the bottom.
Out of the depths painfully and slowly climb
the toilers, to be hurled back at the pleasure of
the golden deity.
Bryanism could not possibly be worse than
Hannaism. There is no conceivable theory of
finance that can be worse than the single gold
standard. No blunder could be more dsas-
trous to labor than the actual fact OF "no money
but gold" No system of finance in the histo-
ry of the world that has bankrupted more peo-
pie entailed more misery than the Zone
money of final redemption" No lie so trans
parent as the lie that "money measures values"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-01-19
THE COSMOPOLITAN.

This is one of the older magazines, and 1t is
one of the very best. John Brisben Walker,
the editor, is also reformer. While he may
not claim to be a socialist, he puts socialistic,
or co operative, ideasIinto practice. The office
of publication is situated at Irvington-on-the.
Hudson, one of the most beautiful suburbs OF
New York. 1t is far away from the noise and
hustle vf the great city. The Cosmopolitan
ranks with the best magazines. Its contribut'
ors are the best the country affords. Its stories
are of the highest class and its illustrations are
gems of the engraver's art. One beauty anout
this magazine is that it is an AMERICAN Amer
lean, and believes in OR own Institutions hrst
last and all the time. The price OF the mag
azne is low--only 81 year. 1t should be In
every American home.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-01-19
THE MAGAZINES.
THE COMING AGE.


B O. Flowers new magazine, The Coming
Age, has entered upon its second year. This IS
without question one OF the most excellent
publications in the United States. Mr.. Flower
is known by every reformer in this country. He
is one of the most forceful writer's of the age.
He was, for years, The editor of The Arena,
and made of that Que of the leading magazines
of the country. He was fearless and lndepend-
ent-too independent to suit theArena company,
so he was forced out. For some time, his time
was occudied in writing for various reform jour
mails, but he was not satished-he aspired to
something better-so he started The Coming
Age. It seemed that no improvement could be
made in the first number of the magazine, but
this was not true. Indeed, each succeeding
number was better than its predecessor. The
January number is exceptionally good. ltstable
of G ,ntents shows wonderful array OF talent.
Son- Of the deepest thinkers and most brilliant
writer's have contributed to this number. Not
only is it we'll filled with the choicest literature,
but the engraver's art is employed, and the
magazine is profusey illustrated by the finest OF
pictures.
Mr.. Flower has associated with him, in the
editorial department, Mr.. c. X. Reifsnder'
most talented writer, who adds much the IN
terest of the magazine. The Coming Age has
fairly jumped into popular favor, and it has
gained phenomenal circulation. "Success"
is written on every page. Those who would
keep abreast of the times should take this mag
azne The price-$2 is within the reach OF
all. Send direct to the office at Boston, or or
der it through yonr newsdealer.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-01-19
When AguinaldO Catches Otis.

EDITORS AGITAToR: When Aguinaldo cap
lures Butcher Otis, he certainly will do in The
near future Cn fact, l would not be surprised
to hear of it before these lines reach their des-
tnation), l hope he will not, in the heat of
passion, kill the old varmnt in just revenge for
the thousands of helpless women and children
and defenseless old men that the old brute has
caused to be slaughtered, but will just dress him
up abreech-clout, and put him in a steel cage
and exhibit him throughout the world as the
most ferocious butcher of women and children,
and the second biggest liar on earth.
Essex, Iowa. VIM. J. TABER.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-01-19

BRYAN very sensibly declines to take any part
in the fight IN Kentucky. He should have
acted likewise during the lateI,campaign, and
staid out of Kentuckys
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-01-19

SHALL the black man feast at the young Re-
publicans of Kansas City. The committee will
have trouble either way the question is decided.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-15
DEATH OF A TEACHER.
Miss RandeIine Requa Falls a
Victim to Quick Con-
sumption.
HAD BEEN AILING SINCE LAST FALL

Passes Away at Her Home on Third Ave
nue. Sunday MornIuG-One of the Promi-
nent Instructors in Pablo Schools, In
Which She Had Taught for go Years
Other Obituary.
Miss Randeline Requa, one of the
popular and most efficient teachers in
the Rock Island public schools. with
which she had been identified in the
capacity of instructor for 20 years.
died at Z o'clock Sunday morning at
her home, 1900 Third avenue. of quick
consumption. She had been ailing
since last fall.
Miss Requa was a native of New
York City. where she was born in
1896. When a child her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Louis b. Requa, came ives t
and settled in Rock Island. Miss
Requa devoted her life to educational
work. She had been especially sue
cessful as primary teacher, and many
of the Younger people of Rock Island
received their earlier schooling under
her direction. For the past 10 years
Miss Requa had served a principal of
Washington school.
She was a noble, sympathetic, char
liable woman-one whom the chill
dren loved, and one whom all es-
tcemed and respected, and whose TAX
ing of will be deeply mourned.
The survivors are two brothers. l..
H, of Norfolk, Neb., ana Louis Re
qua, at home. Miss ReqUa's parents
died wears ago.
The funeral services will be held ut
, n lnpl- nffnrnnnn the
Central Presbyterian church, of which
Der. Rev. Ira W. Allen, Jr, will
officiate. The public schools will
close for the afternoon out of respect
to Miss Requa's memory.
other Obituary.
Thomas, 22-months-oId son of Mr..
and Mrs. Eugene Doyle, 1916 Fifth
avenue. died last night of brain fever.
The funeral occurs tomorrow after
noon at O'Clock.
The funeral of Mrs. Eliza NJ. Brook
was held from the residence at 4434
Seventh avenue this morning at 10
o'clock, Rev. w. 5. Marquis, of the
Broadway Presbyterian church, Off
ciating. assisted by Rev. j. l.. Muir
ply, of Grace Lutheran church. The
Broadway choir rendered hymns. The
pallbearers were: S. S. Davis, j. r
Warner, II. z. Hull and James Nc
Namara, of this city, and c. F. Hem
enway and II. q. Paddock, of Moline
Enterment was at Chippiannock.
The aged mother OF F. +. Lam
phere, of this city. died yesterday at
her home in Washington, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-15
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Miss Jennie Mcmahon is visiting in
Peoria.
Mrs. F. Rice has gone to Richmond,
Va, to visit her daughter.
d. F. Kracke and daughter, Mrs
Tile Schill, are in Clarence, Iowa.
Lothar Harms and Charles Buford
have returned from their hunting trip
in Mexico.
William Stewart continues to hold
his own, although his condition is
still critical.
W. f. Burns has returned home 10
Dubuque after q visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. =. j. Sala.
Prof. b. c. Hall left Rock Island tc-
dav in the interests of the Globe Pub
fishing company.
Miss Mae Kyle has returned from
relatives and friends.
A bright faced baby girl has arrived
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. 1. I.
Myers, 1921 Second avenue.
Louis Schnitger has been called to
DEBORAH, Iowa, by the sad announce
ment that his mother is at the point
of death there.
NJ NJ. Sturgeon has returned from
the south. Mrs. Sturgeon and son
Rollin will remain there for the bal
ance of the month.
Charles W. Lund. of Moline, and
Miss Clara NJ. Burk, OF Rock Island,
were married Saturday at the parson-
age of the Swedish Lutheran church,
Rev. C.. +, Slatt officiating.
The marriage of Meyer Roscnfeld,
formerly of this city. and Miss Frank
Ell, a prominent young lady of Dcs
Moines, occurs in the latter city at 6
o'clock tomorrow evening.
Miss Mabel CahaIl was pleasantly
surprised at her home, 1905 Fifth
avenue. Saturday afternoon by a num-
Der of schoolmates. Those present
were: Gertrude Beselin, Agnes
Maucker, Anna jenkins, Anna lyle
hart, Lizzie Iglehart, Grace ShiiIer,
Norma Archterman, Gertrude Nolk,
Emma Moeller, FTida BGrg, Mollie
Moeller, Pauline Ohlweiler. Cora OIL
weller, Lillian Cameron, Cora Cam
eron and Bessie Cahall.
troll D L. DoNleE juvenile piano
class held recital at j. b. Iimmer's
residence Saturday afternoon. The
following pupils took part: Paul Bru-
ner, Maud Young, r. d. Bullock,
Theodore Bleuer, Earl Bowlbv, James
Johnson. Maud and Clara Zeitschel,
Milan; Ray thinner, Evangeljne Cas-
teel, Maurine Enwlin. Louise Flem-
ming, Paul Young and Pearl Ander-
son, rendered three songs. among them
Marching Thro' Cuba" by Prof.
Bowlby. Light refreshments were
served. The young people showed
marGed Improvement in their work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-15
Girl browns.

Last Friday the two children of Mr..
and Mrs. Schnoor were return ing
home from the Sycamor school, near
LeCiaire, Iowa. One of the girls was
II or II, and the other years old.
At one point the road followed by
them runs toward the river and then
follows its meanderings for some dis
lance So when they reached the
river the girls ran down on the ice
with the intention of walking and
sliding on the ice As far as the river
paralleled their road. They were not
on the rapids but on the slough be-
tween the tile works and an island
vet it proved that the ice, weakened
by the warm weather, was not suffi-
cient to sustain them. The ice first
thrcate ned to break beneath the older
girl and her younger sister sought to
help her to safety. She got there,
but the ice broke under the brave lit
tie 7-year-old, and she sank before
The ewes of her Mortified sister and
was seen no more. Her body is
somewhere beneath the ice, and has
not been recovered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-15
RELIEF FOR RAILROADERS.
Insurance Department That Is Operated
Successfully on the q.


Successfully on the q.
Copies of the regulations of the
Burlington Voluntary Relief depart
ment, the insurance branch of the
Burlington system, has been received.
They contain several new features of
insurance which are of distinct adj
vantage to the members of the depart
ment, who in last September num-
bered II, $50 out of st. 2O9 employees
of the system.
The new features are those decided
upon at the last meeting of the advi-
sorry board of the department. They
relate especially to injuries received
by the mem bers, providing for mate
rial increases over the former benefits
allowed in cases of sickness or acct
dents. Relief societies, as conducted
by some of the railroad companies in
the east, pay less per day for sickness
than accident, while by the new re@u-
lations of the B. V. K. ID. the depart
ment will pay precisely the same.
The indemnity for accidents received
by mem bers of duty are now classed
the same as those incurred on duty,
the relief department to pay the sur
gical and medical expenses in either
case.
An important new feature is in re-
gard to accidents. In the case of a
member of the department receiving
an injury neccssitating the amputa-
ton of hand, foot or other member
ne may either receive daily benefits
with surgical treatments, also an ar
tificial limb when such can be worn,
or he may receive the sum of 5000 for
medical expenses and further sum,
according to the amount he is insured
for, as follows:
For members of the first class,
$500; second class, $1,000; third
class, 81, 500; fourth class. $4,000;
fifth lass. 81 800. Ia case q mem Der
loses both hands or both feet or one
hand and one foot, he receives double
the amounts named. These new pro-
visions are being very generally APP
proved by the employees in the relief
Il ;partment. and. it i said, are
resulting in the material increase in
the number of memb ers.
Among other provisions in the re-
vised regulations is that by which any
vacancy in the advisory board is filled
by the succession TO the position of
the emplove in the same electoral po-
sition who received the next highest
number of votes at the previous cleo
ton. Hitherto the vacancy has been
filed By appointment.
The present head officers of the re-
lief department are: superintendent,
J. c. Bartlett; assistant superintend-
ent, J. N Redfern; medical director,
Dr.. j. A. Denny.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-15
ARRESTED FOR FORGERY
Mrs. Jennie Coopmau Indicted by the
Grand JUICY.

Mrs. Jennie Coopman, indicted by
the grand jury for forgery-the in
dictment having been suppressed for
service-was arrested Saturday night
at her home in the east end of
the city and locked up in the
county Jail, being unable to furnish
bail. Mrs. Coopman is charged with
passing forged receipt for S15.72 on
Dibbern & Sons, of Milan. Mrs. Coop
man was indebted to the firm in that
amount, it is claimed. and when
bill was presented She produced re-
ceipt, which, it is alleged, she forged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-15
[. 8. MCCabe 6 CO.
January SIS Jacket Sale.

There is one January sale which the
tri-city public looks forward to and
that is ours. Cost and value are
absolutely lost sight of. Last year
we sold 200 jackets at this sale.
Read carefully and be right on hand
ut the hour. E:ery afternoon this
week at three o'clock we will sell 25
jackets worth from $40 to $50
at. ............... IS. 90
SO values at So, $3.50 values ut So.
$lS 50 values ut SIS, SIS values at
So, $1,000 values at SIS, SIS
values at s., $50 values at e. 5. 90
It's just what we say $40 to $50
jackets at s. apiece. It's your own
fault if you have to regret that you
did not get $40 jacket for So. Re
the hour 3 o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-15
Rev. Newton Here.

Rev. a. p. Newton, financial agent
of the Illinois Manual Training school
farm at Glenwood, is in the city on his
annual visit in behalf of that excellent
institution which was esta bished over
twelve years ago for the saving of des
titute boys of the state from vagrancy
and criminality and helping them to
live lives of honor and usefulness.
Over $500 boys have been received
during the first twelve years OF the
institution which ended May l, 1899.
Of these ,, 533 had been placed in
christian homes. Twelve years ago
the farm of 800 acres with good farm
buildings was donated for the purpose
to which it mas since been devoted.
Mr.. Newton says that the contribu-
tions increase year by year in nearly
every town he visits. He should meet
with a hearty response to his call for
aid for the grand institution which he
represents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-15
Try Grain-o. Try oraIn-o.

Ask your grocer, today to show you
package of Grain-O, the new food
drink that takes the place of coffee.
The children may drink 1t without in
jury as well as the adult. All who
try it like it. Grain-O has that rich
seal brown of Mocha or Java, but it is
made from pure grains, and the most
delicate stomach receives it without
distress. One-fourth the price of coffee.
Is and p cents per package. Sold by
all grocers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-15
Snaps to Make You Step Lively.

This week every day from o'clock
all afternoon till closing time, best
American indigo prints per
yard NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. &c
Every day this week at 10 O'Clock
lot of Tennis flannel at,
ward ....... SIC
Every day this week at , o'clock silk
hose supporters for children,
misses and women, a pair. &c
Every day this week and all day, our
leader in box papeteries GA sheets
paper and 81 envelopes) all in neat
boxes, &c per box, not over
three boxes TO one buyer. &C
Ali day each day this week, the cell
ebrated cutaueous toilet soap D
cents per cake.
This is the well-known competitor to
the cuticura, only three cakes
to one customer at.... sc
Our invoice disclosed SO dozen wo-
mems black fleece lined hose. the
regular 1Sc kind; we let 'em go
this week At Toe n pair. go. zoe
Also big lot of mems SIC. 40c and
I5c undershirts and drawers,
out they 60 now at......... CSC
During the sale of the above this week
we sell our 25c shirts and
drawers at. ..........-.-.. 100
Other lines much reduced in prices |
wherever the invoice disclosed any |
extra quantities.
We find numerous items in this de-
partment in women's As well as mems |
wear where piles are too large and we
reduce prices to correspond with the |
excess stock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-15
A FrIEhtfuI BIunder

Will often cause a horrible burn
scald, cut or bruise. Bucklen's ArniCa
salve, the best in the world, will Kill
the pain and promptly heal it. Cures
old sores, ulcers, boils, felons, corns,
all skin eruPtions. Best pile cure on
earth. Only % cents box. Cure
guaranteed. Sold by Hartz & Ulle-
meyer, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-15

/
Reserve Opinions Until They Report to
the Council. But the Argus Succeeds In
Gaining an Idea OF What They Saw and
What Some of Them Think.
The municipal telephone committee,
Mayor William NcConochie, and
W. Aster, II. l.. Wheelan and john
Freed, returned Saturday night from
its junketing tour. At first approach
1t was apparent the members of the
committee had agreed among them
selves not to discuss their trip in any
phase. In fact different of the alder
men admitted this course had been
determined upon. THE ARGUS, how
ever, was able, by conversing with
some of the municipal statesmen, who
appear less rigid than others, to gain
something of the ideas gathered and
the observations made during the
trip.
All the mem bers of the committee
who were seen tried to look pleasant
as well as wise when anything about
the trip was suggested. and his honor,
the mayor. had even more fetching
smile than ever. He only said that where
two systems were found in operation
the service was about equal, but de-
clined to discuss the details officially.
He did not convey the inference that the
jaunt had involved anything like a
severe orde al 10 any of the mem ers
of his party.
The committee visited Chicago,
South Bend, Toledo. Cleveland, Be
lott and GAINESVILLE, then returned to
Chicago and then home. In each city,
so those whom The ARGUS talked
with stated the committee sought
of both the Bell and independ-
ent systems, first by inquiring into
the mechanical operation of the
plants, and secondly by conversing
with the patrons of the competing
companies. The committee declares
it was free from any influence on the
part of the Bell company. and was
not accompanied by representative
of that corporation.
At South Bend what Is described as
one Of the finest independent systems
in the country-but it has been bought
out by the Bell. nevertheless
seen. At Beloit and GAINESVILLE the two
systems were about equal in atfOrding
satisfaction to the public. 1t is as
serted by different members of the
committee that the Bell is giving bet
ter service here than in any of the
cities visited during the trip and that
the rates are as low. The committee
speaks well of the independent plants
as whole inspected, and the results
attained by the operation of the same,
yet if there is one thing that some of
the aldermen do not hesitate to voice,
it is their opposition, as one of the
outcOmcs of their investigation, to
two different telephone systems.
Refuse to be Interviewed.
All the aldermen were admittedly
aversc to talking on the subject. The
fact is, as they say among corpora
tons, they refused to be inter
viewed" On the return of the COM
mittee it was generally agreed that
further investigation was to be made,
but it is understood this has since
been abandoned.
While no definite conclusions
have as yet been reached, as near
as can be asccrtaincd, from the
present stage of the proceedings, it
looks as though there would be two
different reports.
From this distance it is difficult to
Judge of any extensive benefits that
will come from a tour of such limited
opportunities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-15

Would quickly leave you if you useG
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
of sufferers have proved their match
less merit for sick and nervous head
aches. They make pure blood and
strong nerves and build up your
health. Easy to take. Try them.
Only % cents. Money back if net
cured. Sold by Hartz Il Ullemeye-,
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-15
The D.. RIA y. W. Railway.

Has opened city ticket Office at 1908
Second avenue for the accommodation
of the public. Tickets TO all points
can be purchased at this Office also
reservations in sleeping cars. The
short line TO Chicago.
w. r. JAFFRAY, c., 7. & P. i.
1903 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-15
DROPS DEAD AT HIS HOME.

Sudden Ending of William johnson, OF
Edgington.
William Johnson, aged so years,
dropped dead at his home two miles
north of Edgington this morning. 1t
is supposed heart trouble was the
cause. Johnson's mind gave way
recently, but he wasiharmiess. Coro-
ner l.. V. Eckhart has been notified.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-15

Subscribe fo- TIE ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-15
BACK FROM THE TRIP,
Municipal Telephone Committee
Returns After Tour of
investigation.
AVERsE TO DISCUSSING SUBJECT.

Members Agreeing Among Themselves to
Reserve Opinions Until They Report to
the Council, But the Argus Succeeds In
Gaining an Idea OF What They Saw and
What Some of Them Think.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-15

4 Flyer in Mems Shirts.
% dozen mems fine colored laundried
negligee shirts made of Garnet's
best percale, collars and cuffs at
tached, all new and fresh from the
manufacturer, 81 shirts to start the
early season with II rush we
place them on sale ut 62C