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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08
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Natural Healing the Mar
vel of The goth
Century.

II CAUSES DISEASE AND PAIN TO
DISAPPEAR AS IF BY MAGIC.
IT HAS CURED HUNDREDS OF
CASES WHEN ALL OTHER REM
EDIAL AGENTS HAD FAILED.
Call at the Illinois Infirmary and
School of Natural Healing, Mitchell &
Lynde Building. Rooms 40. so and 81
and see the many testimonials of many
people who have been cured by the
most marvellous of all therapeutic
agents. The physicians az the ILL
nois Infirmary are experienced spec
ialists in all chronic, nervous and spec
ial diseases as varicocele, hydrocele.
loss of vitality, weakness of men, blad-
der troubles. rupture, tumors. blood
and skin diseases, catarrh and deaf
ness, liver and kidney diseases, syph-
ills. rheumatism. sciatica. constipa-
ton, stomach troubles, heart and lung
diseases, asthma, goitre, spinal curv-
allure, tender spine, sick headache,
neuralgia. ovarian and womb diseases
and all chronic diseases. We guaran-
tee a cure in all cases. Incurable
cases not taken. II we cannot cure
you we will kindly tell you so. In
order to demonstrate their ability to
cure diseases, these celebrated ply
sicians will give absolutely free one
weeks treatment to all who avail
themselves of this grand opportunity.
Consultation, examination and adj
vice free. Take elevator to fourth
floor. Office hours 9 to u m; to 5
and to s p. m. Sundays 9 to 10 q. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08
Notloe Of speelsl areet,ng.

To the stockholders of the Rock Island Plumb
ing Heating and Roofing company.
You will please take notice that q special
meeting of the stockholders of the said Rock
Island Plumbing, Heating and Roofing compa-
ny viii take place Monday, the 4Lh day of
March, A. D.. 1901, at l O'Clock D. m, at the
place of business of sad company, No. 22l,
near Twentieth street, In the city of Rock Is
land, Illinois. for the purpose of submitting to
the vote of said stockholders the question of
changing the name of said company from the
Rock Island Plumbing. Heating aud Roofing
company TO the Rock Island Roofing company
ana for the transaction OF such other business
as may como before said meeting.
CHARLES AANSGEN,
HUGO y. TEUscHER,
WILLIAM +. HANsGEH.
A majority of the directors of said Rock Is
land Plumbing, Heating and Roofing COM
pany. .--s- 49, .---->
Rock Island, III, Jan 81, 1901.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

HERE are the senator's who, by tenn
porarily baking the ship subsidy
hold-up, must come under the sur
veillance of the administration
ieutenants in Washington for the
next few days: Allison, Bard, Bever-
idge, Debal. Dolliver, Fairbanks,
Foraker, Mcmillan, Perkins, Spooner.
The probabilities are, however, that,
as was the case with the Porto Rican
'splain duty proposition. the ma
iority of them will come around to
the Hanna. way in time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

SPEAKER SHERMAN has announced
the following committee on the rights
of the minority in the legislature: F.
j. Sullivan. chairman; James z. Far
rell, Benjamin M. Mitchell. Clayton
Z. Crafts, Dennis E. Sullivan, James
E. Wilson. Michael E. Hunt. Cyril r.
Jandus, Thomas Tippit, Francis Z
Donoghue, Col. j. II. Heffernan, John
ston, Purdunn, William H. Warder,
James M. Gray and Charles G. Craig.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

IT is not difficult to believe that
Edward VII. of Great Britain, and
William III, of Germany, now stand
upon terms of kin-friendship, which
must of necessity and tremendous
potency affect the political relations
between the two peoples of whom
they are the crowned representatives.
The first development on the Euro
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

The administrations plan to pre-
vent Cuba from getting out of the
clutches of the United States is be-
ginning to leak out. Such conditions
as to the rights of this country are to
be imposed before the Cuban consti-
tuition is accepted as to stay indefi-
nitely the absolute independence of
the island. Cuba will not realize the
dream of her years while Mark Hanna
lives
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

For the weakness and prostration
following grip there is nothing so
prompt and effective as One Minute
Cough Cure. This preparation is
highly Endorsed as an unfailing rem
edy for all throat and lung troubles
and its early use prevents consump-
ton. 1t was made to cure quickly.
B. II. Bieber and Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

pean chess board. following the re-
moval of Victoria, brings Edward
and William side by side in exeep-
tional friendliness. This develop
ment cannot but powerfully affect
those to come later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08
Notice of Final settlemen {.

Estate OF John Powell. deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that the un.
designed. w hi am H. Kstler. has this day filed
his final report and settlement as such IN the
county court of hock Island county, and that
an order has been entered by sa court ap-
proving the said report, unless objections
thereto OF cause to the contrary be shown on
or before the End day of March. A. d. 1901,
and upon the hnal approval of said report
the said william II. Kistler win ask for an or
der of distribution and will also ask to be dis
charged. AL persons interested are notified
to attend
Rock island, H.. Feb. 3 1901.
WILLIAM H. KIsTLER, Administrator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

SENATOR JONES applied an apt term
to the ship subsidy haul, when he
styled it "A jimmy to force entrance
to the treasury"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

BRYAN, it is understood, has Sc
cured Charles A. Windle. of the Cat
ling Gun, to do the chief pen work
for his. paper, the Commoner. Windle
is an imitator of Brann, the dead edi-
tor of the Iconoclast. He is juggler
of cutting phrase, but the sharpness
is of the order of the axe rather than
the stiIetto.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

MARK TWAIN has ideas about poets.
At q recent university settlement
meeting in New York City he told
story about a poet who shot out his
brains and lived.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

Gypsy FORTUNE TELLER WISHES TO
" announce to the public her wonderful
powers IN reading the history of human lite
by examining the hand. telling the past pres
emit and future; the initials of your future hus-
part of the country Is most lucky for you;
what business you are most adapted to. Ad-
vice given in all business matters and family
affairs Private consultation Call from q. M.
to p. ~. at Ais Eighteenth street. Call sun
day also.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08
10 Cure : Cold in one Eay

take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
If it fails to cure. E. w. Groves sig
nature on each box. Price % cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

Mothers write US that they have
solves the problem of keeping their
childl en- well. Give them Rocky
Mountain Tea each week. A blessing
to mother and child. I. H. Thomas
pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

The prize fighters threaten to keep
Yates too busy to attend to mere af-
fairs of state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

The snow storm may have had
something to do with Carrie Natio ms
showing the white feather.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

EVIDENTLY Gen. De Wet has come
to the conclusion that the only way to
get out of the war is to fight it out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

ElOR SALE-MODERN RESIDENCE WITH
Il lot SOxl5O. nine rooms bath room and
laundry, between Eleventh and Twelfth streets
on Fourth avenue. Inquire At Donaldson 8
Saw factory
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08
Announcement.

desire to announce my candidacy for the
democratic nomination for the ONCE OF town
ship collector at the next election, and solicit
the Endorsement and help of all my friends
who believe me deserving.
Ii. H KIMBAII.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08
The Doctors Extend Their Time


Owing to the Vast Numbers Who Have
Been Unable to See the British Doc
TORI, These Eminent G.ntIemen
Have Extended the Time for
Giving Their Services Free
for Three MoDths to All
Who Call Before
Feb. &c.
Owing to the large number of in
valids who have called upon the Brit
ish doctors at their Office, 100 Thil d
avenue, Cover Tremann's meat
market) and who have been unable
to see them, these eminent gentle
men have, by request, consented TO
continue giving their services
free for three months to all in
valids who call upon them, before
Feb. 26. These services will consist not
only of consultation, examination and
advice, but also of all minor surgical
operations.
The object in pursuing this course
is to become rapidly and personally
acquainted with the sick and afflicted,
and under no condition whatever will
any charge be made for any services
rendered for three months to all who
call before Feb. &c.
The doctors treat all forms of dis
ease and deformities, and guarantee
cure in every case they undertake.
At the first interview thorough ex-
animation is made, and il incurable,
you are frankly and kindly told SO;
also advised against spending your
money for useless treatment.
Male and female weakness, catarrh
and catarrhal deafness, cancer, with
out pain or cutting, rupture, all skin
diseases, and all diseases of the rec
tum are positively cured by their new
treatment.
DIR. r. j. Nate, the chief consult
ing surgeon of the institute, assisted
by one or more of his staff associates,
is in personal charge.
Office hours from 9 a. m. till 8 p.
m. No Sunday hours.
Special Notice-H you cannot call,
send stamp for question blank for
home treatment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08
wANTED-MALE HELP.

WOOD CHOPPERS. APPLY
w 10 East Mo inc company, East Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

EoR sALE-FINE LOTS IN sINNET,S
n addition; also in College Heights aud
Guyer's addition by F. NJ. Sinet, 317 Forty
fourth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

NYANTED-BOARDE CHOICE ROOMS
w and board at 2226 Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

EoR SALE-ST. JULIAN LUNCH CoUN-
II ter. $40 Fifth avenue, opposite c., R L &
p. depot. Best paying counter In Rock Island
Have enough other business to look after. j.
E James, proprie tor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

U,OR SALE-CUTTERS AND FINE Bust
rage shop, Forty-ffth street and Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

WANTED HUSTLING AGENTS TO
w sell a rapid-seIling article. Cali before
$50 a. o. after p. m. at 27l6 Fifth avenue
Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

TOR SALE--BARGAIN IF TAKEN SOON.
II 35-room, well furnished hotel doing q
good business In q live town. Two blocks
from railroad station. For sale cheap s. s..
Hun q co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

NyANTED-A IS OR 17-YEAR-OLD BOY
w at the Rock Island .Regana company,
Carse building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08
The Ober-Ammergau Passion Play.
FOR sALE-PRoPERTY.

E,OR SALE-A CHOICE 10 ACRE FRUIT
y farm for sale in South Rock Island. Fine
ly improved. See Reidy Bros.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Y OR SALE-A TWO-SEATED SLEIGH AT
T. one-ffth the cost, at 700 Twenty-second
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08
LOST AND FouNn.

r .osT-A ROLL OF BILLS TO THE
Ii amount OF $40 between the arsenal
bridge and Fifteenth street and Sixth avenue
Finder will be literally rewarded by returning
to ARGUS ONCE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

TOR SALE-TWo DESIRABLE BUILDING
lots on Nineteenth street. east front,
brick Sidewalk sewer, etc. For particulars
address e e Wycoff. I7l2 Wilton avenue,
Station W Philadelphia, Pa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08
cLA1RvoYANT.

GLAIRvOYAN FUTURE AS TO
~ business, love sffairs. journeys, whether
lucky or unlucky, and all AFFAIRS of life truth
fully told. Prices reasonable. Can at COS
Seventh street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08
I5A2-Philhert De Chalons.

l544s- William of Nassau, styled the Gre at
and he Silent: cousin to Rene; recovered the
priBcipality of Orange ain 1850; made stadt-
holder 10 1897; killed by an assassin hired by
Philip IL. of Spain. 1854.
University of Louvain; died 1918.
16Is-Maurice. famous general; s adtholder in
I625-Frede lex Henry. his brother
I647-Wilian IL. stakeholder married Mary,
daughter of Charles l.. OF England
.1660-Willam Henry, son, stakeholder IN 1875
married Mary, eldest daughter of James III. OF
i7Os-John William. nephew OF William III
lost the principality of Orange, which was an
1747-Winiam Henry, hereditary stakeholder.
succeeded by his son.
l75I-Wi lam "; retired on French Invasion
in 1895; died 1906
IsI3-House of Orange restored and Prince
William Ere derrick. born in 1772; proclaimed
his son October, 1910; died 1913
W. Ia II 5orn Dee d,a l9i sue
Il, 1879 ard was Icceeded by his son.
1919 William: I'LL, born February. 1917 mar
mont, 1873; succeeded by his daughter, VIII
helmiaa
claimed Aug. 81. 1898: married. Feb Z, 1901, to
Grand Duke Henry of mecklenburg- Schwerin;
first ruler of her sex in the house of Orange.
Holland is little country when it
is compared with the great nations of
the world. but the empire over which
young Queen Wilhelmina rules is by
no means insignificant. The area of
the Netherlands is nearly IS 900
square miles, and the population is
nearly 5000 600. The Dutch colon
les are considerable. These possess
ions are mainly in the east and west
Indies. and are highly valuable. The
following table shows the extent of
the Dutch empire:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

TF YOU WANT TO BUY, SELL, TRADE
4 or rent anything, engage help or secure .
situation, the Mail Is the one paper In Moline
that can do It for you Mali wants are popu-
lar and Mall wants bring results One-hRlf cent
per word is the price 20 all alike, cash In ad-
Sunday Mail. Moline. IL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08
wANTED-FEMALE HELP.

"ANTED-GIRL FOR GENERAL HOUSE
w work at 1872 Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

WANTED GOOD GIRL FOR GENERAL
w housework at 1880 Third avenue. Good
wages.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

nor SALE-SPECIAL INDU CEMENT IN
dwelling lot, good locality, nicely stu
ated-no hlling-S450. $3.50 down and balance
mortgage. Lot cost owner $3.50. Investigate
quickly of Goldsmith s. Mckee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

w NAN FOR OFFICE
W work. Good mathematician Address
I'M a." ARGUS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08
PERSONAL.
MISCELLANEOUS.

p. WILLIAMSON BUYS, SELLS, AND
- exchanges all kinds of second hand goods
win pay more than any other dealer and sells
cheaper. All kinds OF stove repairing and
Second avenue. Telephone number 1884
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

ENOK SALE ga FINE MODERN TWO
II story residence of seven rooms also base
ment rooms, cellar and good barn. corner lot
40xl50 feet, on Third avenue. three blocks
west of court house. Price $500 Call at lilo
Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

"ANTED-To RENT A HOUSE OF SEW
w en- or eight rooms between Seventeenth
and Twenty-htth streets and Fifth and Fourth
avenues. Address 3D." ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08
QUEEN wILHELMINA AND HER DO
NaTgTnN

The following are the princes of
Orange, ancestors of Queen Wilhel-
nina, who have ruled over Holland
since the beginning of the sixteenth
century. The list shows the young
queens descent from the great Will
liam the Silent and the date of access
sion:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

UYANTED-A Girl. TO DO GENERAL
w housework. Cali at 61S Twenty-third
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08
MONEY TO LOAN.

MONE1 10 IUAN.
MONEY TO EOAN-N ANY AMOUNT,
1AI on any kind of security Also choice
property for sale and rent. W. I. Coyne,
$50 Seventeenth street. up stairs.
MONEY TO LOAN-CHATTEL MORT
Il gage loans BY W. a Eastman, 17l2 Sec
cnd avenue without publIty or removal He
also makes coliections-hard ones specially.
vTTANTED-To LOAN MONEY ON DIA-
musical Instruments. bicycles clothing. dry
goods, furniture, etc. Highest cash prices
paid for second hand goods OF AL kinds also
The above goods for sale at half the usual
store prices. All business trans actions strictly
confidential His new number and location,
1873 Second avenue Don't forget t. J. VI
Jones. Two rings on 1347
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

"ANTED-GooD RELIABLE OIL SALES
w man, on commission OF salary. Addres
Quaker OIL and Implement company, Clevt
land, Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08
THE.rARGUs.

IN THE NAME OF ). ". rorrEn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

WANTED LADY CANVASSERS FOR
w best selling article on the marKet. In
quire after p. m, at 32Slz Twentieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

NOR RENT TWO FURNISHED FRONT
y rooms, team heat and bath. All modern
conveniences; three blocks from poston1ce
$50 Sixteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

ElOR SALE-TWO MODERN COTTAGES;
IL new: now rented for SIS per month each.
Good locality. Excellent investment. Nets
9K per cent. Each contains fiue porcelain
bath and closet, gas, hot ard cold water, new
make fine home for small family. Cottages
can be purchased singty or together. Investi-
gate of Goldsmith & Mckee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

UyANTED-ATHARPER HOUSE STENO-
w grapher Excellent opportunity for
making money. Apply at Harper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

NOR SALE-LOTS IN MoENIRY'S AID
n dltion by E. J. Burns, room L. Mitchell &
Lynde building. These lots are on Sixth ave-
nue., between Twenty eighth and Thirtieth
streets. Convenient 70 Fifth avenue or Elm
street street car lines. Terms to suit pur-
chaser.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

EOR RENT-THREE MODERN HOUSES
II Apply to John N. Boro, corner Eighteenth
street and Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

lEl ANTED-BRIGHT MAN FOR PERMA-
w pent petition. advertising and trave LOG
in Hinois $40 monthly and all expenses TO
art. advancement; self-addressed envelope
for particulars. Edward WINNER, 358 Dear
born, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

ANTEo-ENERGETIC MAN TO MAN
w age branch Old established house. No
soliciting; once duties wholly Salary SIPS per
month and extra comm issions. Yearly en-
gagement;s chance rapid advancement for
man of ability Experience not necessary.
Must furnish good references al $500 cash.
Manager, Drawer "A. New Haven, Conn.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-09

are not to be included in this world glass
glass trust. 1t was wisely considered
that any man with a goblet and bottle
as his stock in trade could not be trust
ed. AS a consequence of these w. c. T.
q. ethics, the bottle will be left to blow
itself as has been it's habit, and the
goblet will be left to cut what figure it
pleases, and TO depend upon the tips
which the frequenter of the bar chooses
to bestow.
AS long as the trust is confined to
window glass, there will be no falling off
in crystal weddings, the trade in arti-
fetal eyes will not be affected, and man
will remain most ignorant or what he's
most assured-his CLASSY essence"
Take it all in all we have very much
to lie thankful for. We see many things
as through a glass darkly, but we have
well established trust in Providence
which happily is protected by law and
pays large dividends.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-09
sTRIk Es AND STRIKERS.

Pittsburg-The National Chainmakers'
union, in session in Allegheny, succeeded
in completing it's wage scale today.
This scale will be presented to the manu-
facturers throughout the country. and
the men believe that it will be signed at
once. If the employers should refuse to
sign the scale the men say there will lie
a strike.
Cleveland, Ohio-At the Crescent Tin
Plate works today, carpenters were en-
gagged in erecting a large building, which,
it is said, will be used as a boarding
house for non-union men to be employed
at the plant.
Haz,eton, Pa.-The three district exec
utive boards of the United Mine workers,
called in special meeting to consider min
erS' grievances, got together here this
afternoon. None of the leaders, thirty
three of whom were present, would give
lions that are to be considered at the
conference
New York-The Times says: When the
United States Steel corporation was
formed, a number of not entirely desira-
BILE properties We're taken over and not
discontinued, so as to avoid inviting pos
sible litigation and inimical legislation 1t
Is now intfmated that such of these plants
as are closed may never be reopened, the
company picking some of the men for
work elsewhere and gradually removing
machinery to other plants.
New York-ReSolutionS adopted at q
meeting of 200 clothing manufacturers, cf
this city, were to the effect that the
agreement with the tailors not to employ
non-union men. The manufacturers say
the tailors stopped work without notice.
statement, cause or request of any kind
The resolution concludes: This is not a
question of wages or hours, but of prin-
ciple and we must maintain our position.
We will not in any way discriminate be-
tween union and non-union men,"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-09
TO DowN14 TOILETTE.

The Republican party of Wisconsin is
laying plans to commit suicide. This is
to be regretted, because there were
growing symptoms Of a disposition on
behalf Of the majority of that party to
live useful and respectable life in the
future. Last fall the machine was run
into the shed with the understanding
that it would be of no use for a few
years at least. During the winter, how
ever. it was pulled out, oiled up and put
in working order by the old crowd, who.
initiating the Conklingites of New York,
styled themselves stalwarts. A sys-
tematic fight was made against the re-
form measures Of Gov. La Toilette and
especially the primary election bill. This
was defeated, to the great surprise and
disgust of the majority of the party
which had staked it's political future on
the passage of that measure.
1t does not seem to be generally known,
but it is fact nevertheless, that Wis
consin has for years been as thoroughly
boss-ruled as is New York or Pennsyl-
0ania. For six years the younger ele-
ment of the dominant party. led by Rob-
ert La Toilette. has tried to break the
power of the machine, but not until last
fall We're their efforts crowned with sue
cess. La Toilette was elected by MAJ
jority of 100000 on a platform calling
for number of drastic reforms The
condition of public opinion was such
that it was thought the stalwarts would
take their medicine, accept the verdict
of the people and mount the band wag-
on These men, however, were not made
of the nd of material that surrenders.
Backed by the national administration
with its patronage they at once went
to work en- the old machine which was
supposed to have been smashed into
scrap iron. repaired it with weli-pIaced
appointments, creased it with liberal do