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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-14
A GOOD ONE ON COOK.

1t is getting so now adays that person
has to be mighty smart if he is not ''sold"
by some of the many jokers who infest
the community. He might be wary and
cautious, but he is invariably caught in
the end, and the joke is all the more en-
joyed by the wag who perpetrates it.
John F. Cook, the good looking agent of
the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific load
in this city, was the victim of practical
joke yesterday. We would not give John
away, but the joke is so good and John
is so good natured, that we venture to
make it public.
Well, to begin with, everybody knows
that Mr.. Cook is wide awake and eff
cient agent. always working hard for the
interests of his road, and that he seldom
gets ''seooped" by his alert rivals, is also
known This, however, does not relate
to the story. Yesterday there was gang
of forty-fve Italian railroad laborers,
arrived in the city. They had been
working on the railroad near Sigourney,
and were on their way to Chicago. They
were hard looking crowd, and were in
charge of boss, who was the only one in
the party that could speak English. They
came over from Davenport in the ferry,
and first called at the Peoria depot, where
they showed free passes over the Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul road for Chicago
They were directed to the proper depot,
when the thought entered the noodle" of
one Of the wags at the Peoria offices, to
telephone Agent Cook, which he did, and
ringing him up. said:
lis that you, Cook?"
Yes"
"Well, there is forty five passengers
for Chicago, that have just gone over to
the Milwaukee depot, and you might be
able to catch them for your road, If you
should see them in time"
"All right, l will go right down this
minute
! 1t is safe to say that John made the
fastest time yet on record to the Milwau-
kee depot and arriving all out of breath,
he sized up the crowd. His spirits dropped
somewhat at sight of the miscellaneous
gang as he thought how they would par
alyze dining car on the cannon" ball
He approached them, however, and COM
menced his address, telling them of the
many advantages of the great Rock Island
route, easy riding cars. steel rails, beauti-
full scenery and the accommodating
conductors, who would smuse the passen.
gers by telling them funny stories. All
this he told and much more, while the
swarthy sons OF Italy gathered around
him and listened as though they under
stood what he was saying. The man who
had charge of the party walked up te
John at this point of the proceedings, and
informed him that those he was talking tC
could not understand the English Ian
guage, but that he could impart hi;
information to him. John, nothing
daunted, started over again, but about the
time he had got half through tht
man pulled out free pass for himself ant
forty five men over the Chicago, Milwau
kee & st. Paul road. This staggered thu
enterprising agent, and without word, hi
started for his own Office, mad at himself
and furious at the fellow that had set the
trap into which he had so neatly fallen
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-14

The engine was standing on the track and
the engineer standing beside it, but no ore
was touching any part of the machinery,
when the bell commenced ringing and
continued for several seconds. Several
persons standing by witnessed this. and
say they would swear that it was fact.
Engineer Platt says that he is not natur-
ally superstitious, but he doesn't know
what to make of it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-14
DENIES IT.

The following item appeared in this
mornings Union:
There will be trot at the fair grounds
on Sunday morning to decide the step
ping qualities of four or five Of Rock
Islands delivery horses.
Mr.. o. j. Dimick, the proprietor of the
fair grounds, wishes us to state that he
will not allow any such proceedings on
his grounds on the sabbath, and whoever
contemplates using his track on that day
will be compelled to change their minds.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-14
TAX MATTERS.

The finance committee of the board of
supervisors, Thursday afternoon, submit
ted a report which was adopted, directing
the county clerk to extend on the tax
books a levy of IS cents on the 800
valuation for county purposes The
committee on town and town accounts
recommended town and road and bridge
taxes as follows, the report being adopt
II
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-14

In the road and bridge column the large
sums represent the total tax and the small
sums COCO for instance) the amount on
each 800 of valuation.
The board adjourned until the 10th of
December
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-14

Disease, Propensity and Passion, bring
mankind numberless ailments, foremost
among them are Nervousness, Nervous
Debility, and unnatural weakness of Cen
erative Organs; Aliens Brain Food sue
cessfully overcomes these troubles and
restores the sufferer to his former vigor.
@1.-At druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-14
HARD COAL MARKET.

The best Is the cheapest. have large
stock, best quality of all grades and sizes
of all rail coal Also blacksmith coal,
coke and charcoal Office at E. d. Fol
SONS flour and feed store No. roo Third
avenue Telephone No 156.
Aug 23-tf VIM NEvIN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-14
NOTICE.

We, the undersigned, have agreed to sell
milk from this date at the following prices
64c per quart; to all parties taking 4
quarts per day, II quarts for 81; to par.
ties taking 8 quarts per day, Is quarts fol
81.
Simon Dexter, Geo A Darling.
Jacob Scherer, Fred Matthey,
Pilgrim & Bender, Ed Jens
Robert Geiger, J. Schenk,
Anthony Reuth, Chris Sulser,
A F Jensen, M. Voss.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-14

OF the many remedies before the public
for Nervous Debility and weakness of
Nerve Generative System, there is none
equal to Aliens Brain Food, which
promptly and permanently restores all
lost vigor; it never fails. 81 pkg, for
Sat- druggists
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-14
REDuCEn RATES

The Rock Island & Peoria railroad is
selling tickets to Cincinnati and return at
reduced rates, to accommodate those de-
string to attend the exposition For tull
particulars enquire at the companys
office, corner of First avenue and Tween
tieth street, s4tf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-14
AMONG THE Ran.

VIM Burial was arrested for stealing a
flower pot and flowers from residence in
the lower part of town. He was fined s5
by Squire Cropper.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-14
HARD COAL.

j.. Wylie, whose office is with the
Coal Valley Mining company, will furnish
the best quail 7 of genuine Cross Creek
Lehigh coal, clean and bright at same
prices as other grades. aug31tf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-14
HARD COAL MARKET,

Pea coal $500; CRATE and egg $3.50;
range So rs; nut and No 4, SO 90 per ton,
screened and delivered. Brookfield (for
grates) 5000 Blacksmiths' coal, Con
nellsyille coke and charcoal at 1903 Sec
ond avenue. E. G. FRAZER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-14
HARD COAL.

Call on E. B. Sargent at the office of
Port Byron Lime association, 1917 Sec
ond avenue. for prices IN the best hard
coal in the city. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-14
FOR SALE

400 acres of IA and 81 foot veins of
coal land near Terre Haute, Ind
If ]. G. BANEs, Agent
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-14
LAND EXCURSION.

T. B. Olshausen. No. 228 Main street,
Davenport, gets up excursions to EN-
metsburg, Iowa, every three weeks.
Round trip tickets So. 19tf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-14

Mr.. James R. Hawley. 1877 Hinman
Street, Chicago, Ill.,, says: Browns Iron
Bittsrs cured dyspepsia that troubled me
years.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-14
WANTED.

Ladies or young men TO take nice pleasant work
at their own houses s. to S. day easily made;
work sent by mall no canyassing, no stamp for
reply Address F. Rid & Co, box 1884, Du-
buque, 10. sept-12-2w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-14
Geo. W. D. HARRIS,
Real Estate
Insurance Agency.
FOR SALE.

Il
beautiful place of Go acres. good bufdipo. IN
acres IN fruit, balance in good crops miles fror
Milan, cheap ''''
The best paying Meat Market in the CITY has
been established IS years and has inp ngviD5
custom, If not sold soon, will rent for ttTIo ~
years TO responsible party.
A nice residence on 23d street with corner lot
Nice residence and y acre on the bluff.
Ten acres good level land. with house. on baa
-Four acres on bluff, cheap.
Nice brick residence, with an acre or NOR, of
ground, on Elm street.
Brick residence with fine grounds, ON line .
Milan street railway.
ST. 800 will buy good house and lnr convenient
to upper saw mills, depot and round house
$1,000 will buy good room house in 6rat-clss.
order, good well, dry cellar and barn: lot 5Oy1O5
easy terms.
$500 will buy good one story house and lar
with barn.
Fine lots in Lynde's addition, high and DRY. win
good water, convenient to business and in Fl r0ai
neighborhood; prices and terms easy.
Lot 80x24O, through block, cheap, easy terms
can be divided into 40 foot lots.
INSURE your property with Geo. W. D. HAIR.
kISi Standard. Reliable Companies represented
No. 1920 SECOND AVENUE,
apl9-dly Under Harper House
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-14
CAUGHT ON THE FLY.

BY AnsUs-EYED REPORTERS FOR TIE Argus.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-10-12
1illian Russell and the Prince.

New York Graphic
The prince Of Wales is said to be delighted
with Lillian Russell. He summoned her to
his box the other evening, and she showed
her teeth, courtesied and snapped her eyes at
him. During an interval in the succeeding
conversation the prince levelled his glass at
Solomon and remarked with what appeared
to him TO be great good humor, Zach! mine
lofely frien', els vas Peauty an dot vas de
Peast, hey!'
''Sir Albert Edward, or perhaps your
gracious majesty, or whatever they call you. u
said lillian, swapping her eyes still more,
1.-THE gentleman to whom you refer is my best
friend and won't have him abused SO
there now! I consider your remark quite IN
gentlemanly, and there is more German than
Jew in it, anyhow. What do you think of
the several Georges, and how doyou account
for the fact that your Ma loved Mr.. Disraei
better than all of his political predecessors
put together! You may be the heir apparent,
but you shan't abuse Mr. Solomon.
"Hawl by Jove!n said the prince, wiping
his bald head with his handkerchief. "That's
good, y'know. Haw! Are all pretty ladies
of America historians, y'know? Hawl 'Pon
me word, aw-didn't mean to offend, y'know.
Mr.. Solomon is a very decent kind O fellah,
y'llnow. Let me-!law!-let me apologize by
paying you the dnesT-aw compliment that
could be paid-aw an American woman"
Thank you in advance, SIR said Lillian,
turning her eyes to the floor; ''and what is
that?n
why, aw, it is, y'l1now, that y'don't look
Ike an American woman at all"
''Oh, thank you again, said Lillian, look.
ing very much pleased. ''It's very pretty and
very gratifying"
''My bleeding country, she exclaimed after
she had gone to bed. at was an insult tc
| every American woman that ever lived, and
thanked him for it, Well, didn't think.
never do. But hope Mr. Frelingeuysen vii
| get up q war with England right away.n
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-10-12
GREAT BRITAIN.

DUBLIN, Oct. 1.-The national league
announces the receipt of thousand pounds
from Australia and a like amount from
the American league. 1t condemns the
partisan conduct of Earl Spencer, lord
lieutenant of Ireland, in proclaimiDg the
league meetings in the county Glare while
tolerating the addresses of Northcote in
Ulster, which resulted in the assault upon
a convent.
LONDON, Oct. 11.-IrYing and Ellen Ter
ry sailed for the United States.
LONDON, Oct. 1.-THE prosecution in
the case of O'DonneIl, murderer of Carey,
have dispositions from all their witnesses,
and have placed the whole case before the
solicitor for O'Donnell. O'Donnell has
expressed hope that he will be acquitted,
not so much for his own sake as for the
sake of those who have so kindly subscrib-
ed for his defense.
DUBLIN, Oct. 1I.-Informer LAME has
been committed to prison, the authorities
learning that he was about leaving the
country to evade giving testimony against
his brother-in-law, Poole, to be tried fol-
the murder of Kinney. Lamie has already
testified that Poole gave him a full account
of how the deed was done.
LONDON, Oct. 11.-Missionary Shaw in
al address before the Congregational
union stated that he wanted redress fol
himself and for the Madagascar churches
France should compensate them for theil
losses.
The outburst of land spring on tht
Monmouth side of the tunnel under the
river Severn caused the workmen to flee
The n,rnDs failed to check the rise O
water.
The cotton operatives of Lancashire ar
voting against the proposed reduction o
wages ten per cent. and also contributing
to fund for use in event of strike.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-10-12
FRANCE AND SPAIN.
Especial Cablegram to the Globe

Especial Cablegram to the Globe.)
LONDON, Oct. ia special cable from
Madrid last night is of a character calcu-
lated to create grave apprehensions con-
corning the peace of Europe. The Marquis
De La Vega De Aruijo, minister of for
eign affairs, has, in defiance of the wishes
of his colleagues in the ministry, recalled
the Due De Fernan Nunez, Spanish am
bassador to France, ordering him
to return to Madrid at
once. This action will either bring out
an abiect apology from France or place
the two countries in hostile attitude. The
absence of the Duo de Fernon Nunez, the
Spanish ambassador at Paris, was partic,
ularly noticed and generally commented
upon at the weekly reception of NJ. La
Cour in Paris last evening. A dispatch
from Madrid says: ''The impression pre-,
walls here that France considers that she
has made sufficient reparation for the in
sultipg treatment OF King Alfonso in Paris,
and is not disposed to insert in
the Journal Official the full account of the
interview between President Grevy and
arrival in Paris"
The Correspondence believes that at the
cabinet council last evening the Marquis
De La Vega De Armiio, minister of for
eign affairs, proposed that the Duo Dc
Fernon Nunez, the Spanish ambassador at
Paris, be recalled if the French Govern
ment persisted in its refusal to give the
repargtion desired by the Spanish
H. 10,
says that the Marquis De La Vega De
Armiio threatened to resign If his col
leagues disapprove3 the step taken. The
other members, though dissatisfied with
the attitude assumed by France, considered
that it would be Inconvenience to recall
the Due De Fernon Nunez, whereupon tn
Marquis De La Neigh De Armijo declared
he would resign if the result of the negc-
tiations between the two governments were
not such as the nation and the king had
right to expect.
A Paris correspondent states that Gen.
LEVEL declined the war portfolio because
he had in view a scheme for the reorgani-
zation of the French army, which Prime
Minister Ferry was unable to accept. Gen.
Compenon, the new minister Of war, is a
man of great military ability, and is on
SOOU loFulS Win nearly OH pEOLnluSGb Mt
publicans and radicals. Gen. SaUssiar re-
fused the appointment because he was IN
willing to surrender his command in
Alaiors.
Paris, 0oT.10.-It is said said the Chinese
ambassador intends to request the media
ton Of England.
PARIS, Oct. 10.-The Indignation meet
Ing to-day, attended By 800 persons, and
over which Laisant, member Of the cham
Der of deputies, presided, vas held to pro
test against tbs retirement of General
Thibaudin from the Office of minister of
war, s resolution declaring that Thibau-
din deserved well Of his country was passed
unanimously.
PAz1s, Oct. 1o.-The report that the
Spanish ambassador to France, Due de
Ternan Nunez, would withdraw unless
France should grant further reparation for
the insults to Alfonso, is formally denied.
This ambassador awaits final orders from
Madrid.
1t is stated no convention with the
black flags will be signed until Sontay and
Ducninhuse are occupied by the French.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-10-12
ROW IN ALASKA.

ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. IA dispatch
Vladivastock announces that the steamer
Kamtschatka arrived yesterday. She re-
ports eleven trading schooners, nationality
unknown, after driving off the American
guard ship Leon, belonging to the Alaska
Commercial company, stationed at the
island of Tjulenij landed sixty armed men.
including some Japanese, and took pos
session or the island. The Leon imme-
diately proceeded to Kovsaccowsky sta
ton, on the island of Saghalin, and de-
manded assistance. Owing to the small
number of the garrison, there was no as
sistance available. When the Kamtschatka
passed Tjulenij, the. captain saw eight
schooners lying off the island.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-10-12

or Dymphna got clear of ice the second of
August, but the vessel afterwards lost her
propeller and became ice bound in the
Straight Karow, on the 10Th of September.
When released she proceeded to Vardee,
where her arrival was greeted with
great rejoicing.
STsPETERsBURG, Oct, 1.-THE governor
of Ekaterinoslar has issued a procla-
nation declaring if anti-Jewish outrages
are renewed they will be suppressed by
force of arms. This action is owing to
the fact that the instigators of the out
RACES asserted that the government dare
not employ arms against the people.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-10-12
st. Paul Proper.
Supposed owner and

Supposed owner and
description. Benefits.
w Yandes. Commencing at a point on
the SLY line of Third street Is feet WHY
from the N w corner of lot 4, block W
st Paul Proper: thence Ely to point
in the prolongation of the line of said
lot 4, 81 feet WHY of the 3 corner of
said lot 4; thence Ely on said prolonga-
ton feet; thence My parallel with
the E line of said lot 4 to Third street As
feet from the said E'ly line; thence WHY
to beginning. $50 5O
Julia Moffitt. Commencing at a point on
s line of Third street, 80 feet w of NV
corner Of lot 4, block 80, st Paul prop
er; thence SLY parallel with Ely line
of said lot 4, 1913 feet; thence WHY par
allel with Third street to Jackson street;
thence My along Ely line of Jackson
street to Third street; thence Ely to be-
ginning ...$6l 5U
All objections to said assessment must be
made in writing and fled with the Clerk of said
Board at least one day prior to said meeting
JOHN HARRINGTON, President.
Official: r. l. GoRMAN,
Clerk Board Public Works. 28486
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-10-12

A II Porter. Commencing at point of IN
tersection of Summit avenue with w
line of Portland avenue, as described
in agreement between W Carpenter and
VS. Wright, dated Jan 10, 1872, and
recorded Dec 8, 1878, thence W on Sum-
NIT avenue 48 fit, thence N w at right
angles with Summit avenue to s line of
Portland avenue, thence easterly and
southerly on line of Portland avenue TO
beginning, being part of block 20,
Woodland Park addition to st. Paul .$l9 20
L Carpenter. Comm rcing on N line of
Summit avenue at po Mt SO it w from
intersection of Summit avenue with W
line of Portland avenue as described in
agreement between w Carpenter and W
Wright, dated Jan 10, 1872, and re-
corded Dec 8, 1873; thence s WHY along
n line of Summit avenue 50 TT; thence
N W at right angles with Summit avenue
100 3-l2 it to s line of Portland avenue:
thence on S line of Portland avenue,
1873 4-l2 fl; thence at right angles
with Summit avenue l16 2-l2 fit to be-
ginning, being part Of block 20, Wood
land Park addition to st Paul. .......s7S 60
e " Winter, commencing on the My line
OF Summit avenue at s " correr of land
conveyed by W Wright to B Breck-
e1ridge; thence Ely along NW'ly line
Of Summit avenue, 125 It; thence at
right angles to Summit avenue, N Why
to line of Portland avenue; thence W
along Portland avenue, so fit;
thence Sly at right angles
to said Portland avenue 81 # to-
point 80 # from Ely line Of this tract
and lsO fit from N line of said Summit
avenue: thence s Ely to Summit aye
nue. at a point 80 it from beginning;
thence to beginning; being part of
Block 20, Woodland Park Addition to
st. Paul Observation-Disclosures. S32 %
J Wheeloclz, commencing at h cor
ner of Lot 2, DriscOlls subdivision of
part Of Block 20, Woodland Park Ad-
oition to st. Paul; thence N Ely along
line of Summit avenue 35 fit; thence
My at right angles with Summit ave-
nue. $50 #; thence N Ely along W line
of land heretofore sold By Marshall to
EW Winter IS fit to line of Portland
avenue; thence WHY along = line of
Portland avenue to E corner of said
subdivision; thence to beginning; be-
ing part of Block 20, Woodland Park
Addition to st. Paul. $22 so
DriscolPs Subdivision of part OF Block 90,
Woodland Park Addition to st. Paul.
Supposed owner and
description. Lot. Benefits.
J A Wheelock. ........... 3 1854 90
Subdivision of Blocks 10, 81 and part of Block
20, Woodland Park Addition to st. Paul.
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CONTRACT WORK.
Grading Cedar Street.

OFFICE OF T HoanD OF MINI rgDI1 Oct |oA1 5ss
Sealed bids will be received by the Board o.
Public Works in and for the corporation of the
city of st. Paul, Mimi, at their Office in said city
until IL M, on the 18th day of October, A. d.
1885, for the grading of Cedar street from Twelfth
(12th) street to Bluff street, in said city,
according to plans and specifications On file
in the Office of said Board.
A bond with at least two ~ sureties, in a sum
of at least twenty (20) per cent. of the gross
amount bid must accompany each bid.
The said Board reserves the right to. reject
any or all bids.
JOHN HARRINGTON, President.
Official: r. J.. GoRMAS,
Clerk Board of Public Works. 276-286
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MISCELLANEOUS.

CAIRO, Oct. 11.-All implicated in the
late war have been granted amnesty, ex-
cept those convicted of murder and out
rage.
PARIS, Oct. 11.-Rsvised estimates of
the French budget are said to show de-
Fl it Of 100000 francs which the minis
ter of finance proposes to cover by reduc-
ton of government expenses.
COPENHAGEN Oct. 1.-THE Polar Steam
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-10-12
Euyied an Alligator,
Boston Pos

Boston Post.
Two gallons of good whisky were poured
down the throat of captured young alhga-
tor in Mississippi to see how it would affect
its organization. He uttered chic" or two,
wanted to fight an old scow, giggledi in a silly
manner, and finally rolled over and went to
sleep. Over 100 tranps and citizens stool
about and envied him."
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-10-12
Confirmation Of Assessment for Steps in
the Sixth Ward.
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
CITY OF ST.. PAUL, Mimi, Oct. 4, 1883.

OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
CITY OF ST.. PAUL, Mimi, Oct. 4, 1883.
The assessment of benefits, costs and expenses
arising from the construction of wooden steps
on the alley between lot 1, block 7, and block
"'W, Robertson's addition to West st. Paul, in the
Sixth ward of the city of st. Paul,
Minnesota, having been completed by
the Board of Public Works in and
for said city, said Board will meet at their
Office in said city at q p. m. on the 22d day of
October A. D. 1888, to hear objections (if any
to said assessment, at which time and place I'M
less sufficient cause is shown to the contrary,
SAID assessment will be confirmed by said Board.
The following is a list of the supposed owners
names. description of the property benefited
and the amounts assessed against the same. TO-
wit:
West St. Paul Proper.