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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-27
The wilkes Family.

A good many horsemen do not favor
what they call the George Wilkes craze"
and seem disposed at the same time to dis
courage the disposition very generally mani
tested to breed too closely to the Wilkes
stations. This disposition is not borne out
by the cold facts. 1t is a wonderful show
ing that the Wilkes family has been making
this season, and the month of September
promises to considerably argument it.
From hasty examination of the records
made this month, for the purpose of noting
the fast time made the following is found:
Guy Wilkes, 2:151l; Oliver K, 2:16H, with
Prince Wilkes forcing Oliver out in that
time; Eagle Bird. three-year-old record
2:23H, f0ur-year-old 2:214, was
second to Jerome Turner in
2:21, 2:181l, 2:1S; Queen Wilkes 2:23$l;
Favorite Wilkes 1864, being the fourth
heat in three minute class. When, fifteen
years ago, the chestnut gelding Joe made a
record of 1854 in a three-mnute class, it
was looked upon as wonderful. During the
past two or three weeks George Wilkes
sons, Guy Wilkes and Henry Wilkes, have
displayed the highest rate of speed. but in
the matter of records Red Wilkes can claim
the blue ribbon, for he has two new per-
formers, J. r. Shedd 2:2SA. and Oriana
1923, besides the PAGER Ernestine. 2:24.
while Prince Wilkes has given notice that
he will, next year, claim the highest record
of the family. Such facts as the above are
not calculated to cause any breeder of trot-
tiers to hesitate in breeding to the Wilkes
family
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-27
The Great Race at Chicago.

Probably the most remarkable trotting
race of the year will take place at Chicago
on Wednesday next. On that occasion
Belle F 2:15L, owned by W. r. Merriam,
of ST. Paul, Harry Wilkes 2:1454, and
Oliver < 2:I64, will meet for a contest of
speed These animals have proven to be
the fastest of the season. Belle T and
Harry Wilkes are better known than is
Oliver K, horse which has proved to be
the sensational one of the year. He ap-
peared Oh the track in 1884, and as four
year-Old, obtained record of 2:2415.
Last year he was off the turf, but this year
has returned and has demonstrated that he
was not merely brilliant meteor but star
Of more than usual magnitude. He has
trOtted this year at PittSburg, Detroit,
Cleveland, Buffalo, Rochester. Albany and
at Hartford, where he captured the
SIS, 600 stake. During the season he has
been gradually reducing his record till at
Hartford he placed it at 2:16H. After The
great Hartford he was sold to Charles
Schwartz. of Chicago. and has since won
the special stake offered by the Illinois
state fair. This, in brief. is the history of
this great horse. The other two, Harry
Wilkes and Belle F. have trOtted in public
in many Of the leading cities this season.
This trio will give the people of Chicago a
great race, and an opportunity to see the
three leading animals of the year in
struggle where the conditions are such that
the race will probably be won on its merits.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-27
The East Stations.

OF all the fast trotting stations in the
United States, five only have beaten 2:16,
viz MaxY Cobb, Phallas, Guy Wilkes.
Smuggler and Jerome Turner. Tracing
these five noted animals in the line of male
descent it is found that three belong to the
HambletOnian family, one to the Mambrino
Chief line, and the other partly to the
thoroughbred. MaXy Cobb by Happy
Medium. son Of Hambletonian, heads the
list. He receives the trOtting inheritance
from both sides. Phallas, who is one of
the wonders of the trotting world, is all
over Hambletonian, still the Mambrino
Chief branch OF the trotting family has a
very large interest in him, for his dam and
grand-dam were got by sons of the
founder of that family. The Hambletonian
and Manbrino families have almost an
equal interest in Guy Wilkes, for
h S dam was got by Mambrino Patchen.
The statements above set forth are suffi-
cient to guide any breeder as to what lines
produce the trotters. If the standard should
be fixed at $50 instead of 2:16. the con-
clusion to be drawn from the facts deyel-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-27

oped would be precisely the same, differing
only in degree. Here and there, perhaps,
would be found stallion. part thorough
bred, that had trotted inside of 2:20, but
the great majority of the stations that will
be found to have trotted within these fig
ures would be found to draw their breeding
from the trotting sires. Theory cannot
stand against fact. Figs do not grow on
huckelberry bushes, nor do running or
thoroughbred horses breed trOtterS.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-27
Rysdyk,s HambIetcuian.

The statement has often been made and
by horsemen too, who ought to have known
better, that Rysdyk's HambletOnian was
not trotter and Notwithstanding the proof
to the contrary, many still hold To the same
opinion. The question, however,. is more
interesting than important, for the ''Old
horse" is dead and all know what his sons
and grandsons have done and are now
doing. The following evidence furnished
by David Bonner ought to be conclusive
upon the subject:
| knew him we'll, and, I believe, Mr..
Rysdyk, Harmon Showers (his groom) and
myself were the only persons who ever drove
the old horse. / first saw him in 1863. One
day was in the office of George Hopkins,
who owned Hopkins Abdallah, and was at
tracted by an advertisement in the Spirit,
headed: ITO the Lovers of Fine Stock" 1t
went on to describe Hambletonian, with the
terms of service, etc. | asked Mr.. Hopkins
opinion of the horse, aud he spoke so highly
of him that determined TO breed mare to
him. l did so, and subsequently became
quite intimate with Mr.. Rysdyk. l frequently
visited the old gentleman, and one day, while
at Chester, was agreeably surprised by his
inquiry f | would like to drive the stallion
My assent was not reluctantly given, and
l drove the horse a few miles at the gait
they always kept him at, an easy jog.
NedflDR NOME Spl6u Tue Oiu geuIleuldu Out
IN the road leaning on his cane, with the ever
present cigar in his mouth AS we came
within speaking distance he called out:
Start him up little 1 did so, and as we
came in line with the old man, he called out
sharply: "Tako care, there. Ham Squatted
instantly, and struck a smooth, pure trOt,
taking me along at something better than
2:40 clip. He moved as strong and true as if
he had been speeded every day in his life, in
stead of receiving slow, regular exercise to
keep him in health. Had ne been trained he
would have been very fast. l have been fire.
quently asked why it WAS that Hambletonian
got trotters when he could not trot himself,
and always stopped the questioner right
there: He got trotters because he was
trotter.' If his speed was not highly devel-
oped the latent power was there, and that was
the secret of his success"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-27
OUR FACILITIES FOR DOING A FIRST-CLAss
Proposals for Building Material.
UNITED STATES INDIAN SERVICE,
ROW CREEK AND LOWER BRULE AGENCY, DIT,

UNITED STATES INDIAN SERVICE,
CROW CREEK AND LOWER BRULE AGENCY, DIT, ,
Sept, 4. 1896.
Sealed proposals. Endorsed Proposals for Build
ing Material and addressed to the undersigned,
will be received at the Crow Creek and Lower
Brule Agency, d. T., until O'Clock of 3Oth Sep
TENDER, 1886, for furnishing building materia! to
be delivered at the Lower Brule Agency, as fol-
lows 1l5O pieces 2x6, is loot joists; $500 pieces
2x6, IL foot rafters; 80 pieces 2x6, Is plates;
1900 pieces 2xi. IL foot gable ends; l.15o pieces
2x4. IA foot ceiling josts; 100 pieces 2xs, 10 foot
window and door sills $4,000 foot 7-S common
boards IL feet long: $3.50 feet of 7-sx6 matched
flooring, I'd clear l6 feet $4,000 feet l8x6 siding.
first clear, l6 feet; 1900 lbs building paper, good
quality; 800 feet O. G. door and window stops, is
feet 1000 c. stock boards 7-Sxl2, l6 feet; $4,000
shingles Xxx or choice \ in quality; 1000 feet B.
stock boards 7-SxI2. Is Feet long; 5000 feet S8x6
matched end beaded ceiling IL feet long; s, 700 lbs.
1Od nails; $500 lbs Sd nails; 1000 lbs. cd nssi
75o lbs I'D single nails 1000 lbs. 20d spikes;
1900 lbs best white lead on oil; IS gallons inseed
oil: IS gallons turpentine.
The right is reserved by the Government to re-
iect any and all bids or any part of any bid, II
deemed for the best interests of the service.
CERTIFIED CHECKS.
Each bid must be accompanied by certified
check or draft upon some United States Deposit
ory payable to the order of the undersigned, for
at least FIVE per cent of the amount of the pro-
posal. Further information may be obtained upon
application to w. w. ANDERSON,
250-70 u. S. Indian Agent Grow Creek, ID, 7.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-27
LOCAL MENTION.

Smokers headquarters at Fetsch's.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-27
Thursday RICHELIEU
Friday - FOOLS REVENGE
Saturday Matinee HAMLET
Saturday Night OTHELLO
MIR. Booth as Iago.

Reserved Seats $3.50 and So, gallery 81 and
80 cents. Sale opens tomorrow morning.
Parties out of the city can secure seats
by mail or telegram.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-27

SyTATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAM
~ sey, IS. In Probate Court, special term,
Sept. Is, 1886.
In the matter of the estate of Elwood T. Pussy,
deceased.
Whereas. An instrument in writing, purporting
to be an authenticated copy of the last will and
testament of Ewood t. Pussy, deceased. and Of
the probate thereof in the county of Philadelphia,
state of Pennsylvania has been delivered to this
court:
And Whereas Clara G. Pusey has fled here
with her petition, representing among other things
that said Elwood II. Pusey died Ut said +hiladel-
phia Pennsylvania, testate, and that said petit
TONER is the sole executrix named in sSid instru
lnent, and praying that the said instrument may
be admitted to probate and that letters OF admins
traton with the will annexed be to the ST. Paul
Trust Company issued thereon.
1t is ordered, that the proofs of said Instrument,
and the said petition, be heard before this court
at the Probate Office in said county, on y eGnes-
day the 9Th day of October, d. 1886 ut 10 O'Clock
in the forenoon, when all concerned may appear
and contest the probate of said instrument.
And it is further ordered, that public notice OF
the time and place of said hearing be given to all
persons interested, by publication OF these orders
Tor three weeks successfully previous TO said day
of hearing in the st. Paul DAILY GLOBE, news
paper printed and published at st. Paul, in said
county. BY the Court
Julge of Probate
Attest: FRANK ROBERT, Jr.. CLERK.
HARVEY OFFICER Attorney Tor Petitioner.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-27
Cheap FaresIo the Exposition.

All the Northwes tern railroads VIII sell
excursion tickets Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
and Saturday of this week to those desiring
to attend the Minneapolis exposition. This
extension of the excursion privileges is
granted by the railroads i'll order to give all
residents of the Northwest an opportunity
to visit the great Exposition, which posi-
lively closes at midnight Oct. 2. All
rumors that it will remain open after that
date are entirely without foundation.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-27
Local Horse Notes.

T. B. Marrett, of st. Paul, has just had a
bay horse colt dropped, by Prince Dictator,
out of Clyte, by George Sprague, first dam by
Enchanter, the sire of Ensign, 2:27, by Ad-
ninistrator; second dam by Washington
Hambletonian, grandson OF Rysdyk's Ham,
bletonian.
Mr.. Hamilton Brown, of Des Moines, Ia,
has sent his large chestnut mare, by Rollins,
to L. B Barrett's Fairvew stock farm to be
bred to NutWOOd MambrinO.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-07
The New Route to 81. Jo.sph. Nh.

The through line from Chicago to st.
Joseph, Missouri, over the Chicago, Rock
Island & Pacific railway will be open to
public use on and after May end, 1886.
The extension west from AItamont from
which point the main line DIVORCES to St.
Joseph has been constructed with the
utmost care, and in all respects compares
favorably with any of the older portions
of the Rock Island system. Through
express trains run as follows: Leave
Chicago 1910 p. m. and II: 100 p. M, ar
rive in st. Joseph 6:15 a. m. and 755 D.
m, respectively. Returning. leave St.
Joseph 1885 p. IN. and 7:55 a. M. arriv,
ing in Chicago at 2:35 p. m. and 6:25 a.
m. The passenger equipment of these
trains, consisting of day coaches, Pull
man palace and parlor and sleeping cars,
reclining chair cars and dining cars, is
and will be characterized by the same
comfort, luxury and splendor which have
made the Kansas City route of the Rock
Island SO universally popular. The new
line opens up a new and independent av-
enue of transportation to and from one
of the most fiourishing, go-ahead cities of
the west-a city of $4,000 inhabitants,
commanding an immense trade that Gov
ers vast area included in the states and
territories contiguous and tributary to it.
Success to the through line to St. Joseph,
and may the Chicago, Rock Island 3 Pa
cific management harvest that full meas,
ure of reward which their superior energy
and enterprise have so fairly earned.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-07

Many will be the regrets which will
removal from the city of Captain J. J.
Parks, of the law firm of Parks & Pleas
ants. Captain Parks went west a few
weeks ago, and was compressed with the
outlook at Wichita, Kansas, where many
former Rock Island citizens are located,
that he has decided to make that city his
home, and he is arranging matters to
move there in very short time. Captain
Parks is one of the most gifted and sue
cessful practitioners at the Rock Island
county bar, has always been one of the
city's most public spirited and influential
citizens, and though he is TO seek fame
and fortune which he is sure to make
anywhere-elsewhere, he leaves record
which is seldom obtained, and which he
may be proud of. Capt, Parks depart
ure will necessitate dissolution of the
firm of Parks Il Peasants, and the junior
member has formed partnership with
Mr.. E. W. Hurst, the Office of the new
firm to be in the pleasant quarters at
present occupied by Mr.. Hurst. A strong
team; success to them here, and to Cap>
tain Parks in his new western venture.
1t is understood, too, that another
brilliant legal light is to cease shedding
its rays over the county of Rock Island
and estern Illinois, and that Chicago is
to gain at Rock Islands expense.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-07


There arrived at the Harper last night
party consisting of Drs. E. d. Swain
and wife, Charles E. Koch anu wife,
George Fl. Cushing, and j. Frank Marri-
ner all of Chicago The gentlemen are
all dentists, and have come to attend the
state convention of the Dentists Associa-
ton, which assemblies in this city next
week. Their arrival in advance Of the
convention is to spend few days in rest
recreation and pleasure, They have
brought fishing tackle, etc, for angling
at Rock river and other places They
declare Rock Island TO he adjacent to the
most delightful summer resorts in the
country. DIR. Swain Isl prominent mem
her of the Chicago militia. being colo
mel, and DR.. Koch is also connected with
the state militia. Delegates to the cons
vention will arrive daily now until the
calling of the convention.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-07
Furniture Goes IN,

A number of the parlor frame manufac
turers of Chicago, consisting of Schneider,
Knaak g. Sturm, the Poths Manufactur.
ing Co., r. & A. Hausske, the Zangerle
Manufacturing CO., Hermann Barth &
Co., N. Jacobson, Northwestern Pallor
Suit Co, II. 2. Mallen & Co., A. Haerle
81 Co., Klewer Bros, August Hausske,
Rhon d. Kolberg, Carter s. Co have de>
cided to advance twenty per cent on pres
ent prices, AMI corresponding raise by
retailers in Rock Island and throughout
the west will very naturally follow. The
advance grows out OF the additional ex-
pense in paying ten hours money for
eight hours work.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-07
Saville Johnston.

| have for sale number of farms in
Rock Island. Henry and Mercer counties
as follows; A farm of 172 acres in Canoe
Greek township, with new improvements,
at $50 per acre, part cast and part
time, all tillable, and bargain. Thirty
three acres of timber land in Henry coun-
", near Joslyn station, 1875 per acre A
farm of 1876 in Whiteside county, %
miles from Hillsdale, 81 miles from Erie,
a fine farm and good bargain at 1876
per acre, the privilege of 100 acres ad-
joining grazing land and meadow, with
this place if desired. A farm of so acres
in Coe township, miles from Port By
ron, cheap at $40 per acre, has fine new
improvements, fruit, and all conveniences
of a home farm. A farm miles north>
west of Hillsdale, in Canoe Creek, with
fine improvements, fruit, and buildings,
1870 acres, will be sold cheap if taken soon.
Also a beautiful residence property in
Port Byron, with or without 40 acres of
land adjoining, for sale at less than cost
of improvements, and good reasons for
selling. | also have other residence prop
critics in Port Byron, list of which will
be furnished on application, A good
residence on Second avenue near Tenth
street, in Rock Island, cheap, for a
short time only, and for cash. Also 80
acres of timber land 8 miles from Rock
Island at $40 per acre; must be sold
soon as owner is forced to sell.
Remember, please, that | offer none
but bargains and furnish good title in
every case.
In lands in Kansas and Iowa l always
aim to offer the best bargains in the mar.
ket, and visit to my office will pay you,
if you want to buy. Office over Ameri-
can Express office, Seventeenth street.
Telephone No., 1858.
SAvILLE JOHNSTON.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-07
BRIEFLETS.
Ice cream. at Birkenfeld's.
Fresh strawberries at Lamps.

Pants makers wanted at Liberman's.
Samuel Heagy, of Hampton. was in
the city today.
Fresh vegetables of all kinds at Lamps.
The Central Shoe Store is the boss
place for boots. shoes and slippers
DR.. Criswell postmaster Of Hamlet,
ILL.,. was in the city today.
Summer underwear in great variety at
Liberman's.
The musical treat of thy year at Har-
pers theatre Sunday night
A good compositor TAINTED at this Of
fee.
ton of all citize.s{
Gilmore's famous band at Harpar's the
atre Sunday night.
A new and elegant line of fine French
candies just received at Krell & Maths.
Try pound box.
Stove, safe and platform scale, for sale
at the bankrupt store, under the Harper
House.
Supervisor Goodlow. of Rural, and Mr..
John Fitzpatrick, of this city, left for
Chicago last night with car of cattle.
The event of the season at Harper's
theatre Sunday night.
For boots, shoes and slippers. give the
Central shoe store a trial. You will find
their goods all right and prices low.
At Trinity church there will be Sc rvices
tonight at 730, and the annual meeting
OF the Missionary Guild.
Straw hats, straw hats, light colored
hats and jumbo hats for summer wear, at
Liberman's.
Lost, at Hsrper's Theatre. last Mon
day evening, lady's white shawl; finder
will please return to C. c. Knen
| Sheriff Reticker sold the Eureka Coal
property under an execution this after
noon, to Mr.. l.. Marks. of Davenport,
for SO 500.
Mrs. John Murray and Mrs. Hannah
Haley were sent to Jail by Justice Cooke
this morning in default of 5000 bonds for
poisoning domestic animals.
1t isn't quite so funny to be police
man in Chicago as it is I'M Rock island
just now. Dynamite bombs, are TOO
plentiful.
krell & Math furnish parties and well
dings with a complete outfit of ice cream
fruit ices and fine cakes. Wedding
cakes made to order for low prices and
fine goods. Give us a call.
The funeral of little Alec. the colored
boy, occurred this afternoon from the
Second Baptist church, Rev r. G. Pearce
officiating. There was large attends
ance and many floral offerings were no
ticed from friends of the bright little lad
krell Il Math are the only ice cream
men who have large assortment of
brick, pyramid and melon forms for serv-
ing ice cream and ices. You can have
as many flavors in form as you NAV
wish. We guarantee them to turn out
all right and frozen hard.
! Charles NJ Wheaton has resigned his
position as prescription clerk in r. F.
Wits drug store and accepted similar
Office in T. H. Thomas pharmacy. John
Swiler, who is serving in that capacity at
present, has given up the position with
the intention of looking after fortune in
the west.
| In Gilmore's band, which appears Sun
day night, are many representatives from
the most celebrated bands in Europe.
His tour through Europe resulted in many
important additions from all countries he
visited. Every man in the band is a
soloist capable of taking his place upon
the platform in that role.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-07

Dan OLeary, the great pedestrian, has
arranged for walking tournment "a rs
hours contest for the cham pionship of
the northwest, to be held at the Banner
rink, Davenport, commencing June Q,
"wednesday ami ending Saturday even
ing following. The pedestrians are to re-
ceive one half the gross receipts, divided
as follows: 30 per cent to first, 25 to
the second, 90 to the third, Is to the
fourth and 10 to the fifth. The winner
will also receive an OLeary medal
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-07
LIGHTING THE ISLAND.
The Government Domain to be lllu.
minated by Electricity.--A Great
Improvement.

Men in high places. in offices II digni>
ty, honor and responsibility, aye often
in fact generally -reticent ahbut giving
tothe public their plans. venfhough they
pertain to public welfare, uytil they have
been fully consummatedf But things
slip out and an inkling ofiwhat would be
otherwise kept for the time being Sc
cret, reaches the ears yof|the ever watch
full scribe, much to the reporters delight.
but to the disappointment of those cons
cerned. The pkople, however. have a
right to know all they lean. and they look
to the newspaper to keep them posted.
Just now there isla v ell founded report,
though it has not eo4e direct from head
quarters, or the paAues being negotiated
with, that the Government island and
bridges of approach thereto, will at no dis
tant day be illuminated by electricity. Oft
has been the complaint of persons obliged
to pass over that thoroughfare between
the two cities at night, of improper light
and protection. II the former were pros
vided the latter would not be so neces>
sary. Col Flagler should not be Obliged
to shoulder the full burden of blaine for
the failure of the government to care for
the public welfare in this regard, but it
has nevertheless been intimated that he
should seek a remedy for the annoyance.
Therefore it is natural that any rumors
concerning changes on the island
looking to the lettering of its pres
ent condition, should receive some
credence. 1t is understood that Col
Flagler has opened negotiations with an
electric light company i'll Davenport for
lighting the big bridge and with cor
poration here for illuminating the little
or wagon bridge at this end. and the long
stretch across the island A tower is to
be erected at the intersection of the main
avenue and the avenue leading up to the
headquarters which will light the entire
stretch, while burners supplied with light
from the plants in the two cities will
brighten the bridges, If such are Col.
Flagler's intentions, and we trust they
are, he will receive the thanks OF the en-
tire community for miles about
The island Illuminated by electricity at
night, with the belt of brilliancy extend>
ing out on each side would be one of the
grandest and most imposing sights
imaginable. 1t would give people com,
ing up the river on packets impress
sions OF the vicinity that would
never be forgotten. 1t would increase the
popularity of the colonel, and the six
ty thousand residents hereabout would
be prouder of it than ever and, rejoice in
its brilliancy at night as they do in its
wonderful works which they delight in
showing by day now.