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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-17
A STEEL STEAMBOAT.
n New Packet which is 10 KevOIu-
tIonize Things on the.Upper sIissis-
aipDI.

tIOnize Things on the.Upper Missis-
sippI.
The coming river season proposes to
witness II revival of old time inland
water commerce. The Diamond 10
company is putting all its magnificent
steamers in good repair for the coming
season, while the old st. Louis & st. Paul
Packet company is making unusual prep
arations for whooping it up from the
word go. Then in addition to Capt.
Davis scheme for a fast packet, GENES
word of highly important project for
Rock Island and other towns.
A dispatch says two prominent capi-
talists in St. Louis propose to revolu
tonize passenger freight business on the
upper Mississippi, and have filed an
order with the Iowa Iron works Of Du,
buque for the construction Of steel
steamboat, the first one eyer built for use
on the upper river. The boat will be
ego feet long 34.fOot beam, and 53~foot
hold. and will cost $4,000 All its ap>
pontments will be fret class, and 1t ia
proposed to make the trip from ST. Louis
TO st. Paul in half the time consumed by
the slow packet wooden steamers. Work
will begin on the boat at once.
A Dubuque paper in a further descrip~
ton of this boat, says the cabin is to be
as fine as can be built and contains TWEEN
ty eight rooms on the boiler deck with a
fine large Texas above. All the glass In
the cabin Is to be stained or frosted, ex>
cept that in front which is to be Cathe'
dral glass, The skylight is to run the
entire length of the roof. so as to be of
use in hot weather to ventilate the boiler
deck forward the cabin. Her frame is
steel plate 10X4, with reverse bar top
aud bottom. Her bottom from stern to
point aft the midship is to be thick
plate steel, Her deck is to be white pine
laid in the usual way and secured to the
deck frame by lay screws from the unde r
side. Her bits are to be oak put in in
the usual manner. Her machinery and
boilers are the usual type used on west
crn rivers. Engines TIKI feet stroke. the
wheel is to be 20 feet in diameter and "a
foot bucket. Boilers three in number,
40 inches in diameter. and twenty>sx
feet long, with 14.inch fues
When she is ready she will be taken
down to st. Louis where she will be fitted
out with all the latest improvements in
the way of steamboat furnishing and also
the Thompson Houston electric. lighting
system, including arc and incandescent,
thereby lighting the cabin in every room,
office, kitchen, pantry and Texas as well
as engine. room and signal lanterns on
the chimneys.
Each officer is to be provided with a
separate room lighted nv electricity using
the storage battery lately adopted by the
Thompson, Houston Co. arc and incaudes-
GEM from the same current.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-17

The staid town of Port Byron is just
now greatly agitated over shooting con-
test which occurred there last Saturday,
and a prospective one for the same day
of this week. The contestants are DIR.
Merryman. of Port Byron and Squire
Swank, the seer of Yuma. They are both
handy with the gun. The match last
Saturday was for $25. at fifteen pigeons
each. Everybody seemed to think that
Swank was the best shot, but when Mer-
rYman hid his intellect under four feet of
hat and blazed away at the birds, he ass
tonished the natives. His score was 8
birds to Swank's 6, so he walked off with
the prize money and several side bets.
But this did not settle it, and immed>
lately another match was arranged for
$50 side. and the friends of both par
ties commenced to back their fayorite.
AS a result, nearly every one in the town
has been down into the meshes of the
pool, and Saturday is awaited with much
anxiety. Meanwhile Merryman is taking
ounce doses of bromide of potassium,
and Swank is being coached by Bill
Payne. Verify, Port Byron is becoming
exceedingly giddy.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-17
SONS OF SOLDIERS.
The sixth Annual STATE EncAmpment
which Is 20 be Held In Rock Island
Next June.

The sixth Annual state Encampment
Next June.
The sixth annual encampment of the
III inois division of the order of Sons of
Veterans is to assemble in Rock Island
in June next for five days session at a
date sometime between the LIST and 10Th,
the exact time to be fixed later by the
colonel commanding. BY order of the
last encampment held at Peoria 1t is to be
a strictly military encampment as well as
convention. The present prospects are
that it will bring to this city not less than
800 representative young men of this
state, as in addition to the regular delegate
there will be many uniformed and equip
ped camps represented in full, and in adj
dition many other military organizations
are expected to be present as visitors
quite a number having already sig>
nitied their intention of attending.
E. |. Beardsey camp has undertaken
and promised to manage this encamp>
ment and for that purpose general com
mittee of arrangements to take charge of
the matter was selected, consisting of
Capt. L. Eckhart, James B. ladders, E.
s. Bowman, f. w. Rinck, J, X. Jordan
and George w. Willis.
The committee held meeting last night
and organized by electng James B Lad.
ders, chairman; e. S Bowman, secretary,
and f. W. Rinck. treasurer. The COM
mittee decided To invite the corporation
of Moline in the matter and also to secure
the requisite number of tents at once.
The committee also considered the mat
ter of grounds for the encampment. and
although number of available sites
were suggested, the location was deferred
till later on. Moline is anxious to have
the encampment located Gu Sylvan Island
if possible, but the committee feels that
Rock Island has earned the encampmeut
and are DESTROYS of giving our people all
the benefit to be obtained from it, and to
that end wish to locate it as Lear town as
possible, and it is understood that if the
necessary funds can be secured here. that
the grounds will be selected on that
basis
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-17
WAR TIMES BRIDGE BUILDING.
How Gen. %. NJ. Mitchell Rebuilt the
TrestIe Work Across Stone River in 1863.

How Gen. %. NJ. Mitchell Rebuilt the
TrestIe Work Across Stone River in 1869.
In the campaign of 1862 it became the task
of Gen. Mitchell division commander, TO re-
build the trestle work across Stone river, near
Murfreesboro, With two companies of Mich
igan mechanics and engineers assisted by de-
tails from among the other troops of the
division, the work was accomplished in a re-
markable short time. A private letter writ
ten by Cen Mitchell to a friend thus tells the
story:
"On Friday large force was put TO work
on three railroad bridges near this town-No.
l, $50 feet long; No, 2, 800 feet long; No. 3,
go feet long. These formidable bridges must
be rebuilt before we could advance as with
out the railroad we could not feed the army
for lack of transportation. On Saturday
morning learned that we had framing tools
for only two gangs of trainers, when | wished
TO set twenty gangs to work. | at once
mounted my horse, went to Nashville, pur-
chased all required, returned the same day,
and on Sunday morning at daylight tho
wagon arrived with the tools My journey
was seventy five miles. Sunday everything
was grooved up Monday we framed and
raised four butts. Tuesday five butts went
up on No, and four on No. .. Timber out
on No. 8. Wednesday five butts went up on
No. l, six on No 2 and the framing COM
mcnced ON No. 8. Thursday finished raising
the butts on Nos and ., and this morning
two bridges are finished and the third ono
nearly ready for the iron. Thus in ten days
work has been accomplished which has no
parallel in the histories Of bridge building,
and which Gen. Buell. pronounced absolutely
impossible
OF this same work Col. Paul afterward
wrote: II was with Gen. o. NJ Mitchell in
1862 when he rebuilt the bridges at Murfrees-
boro, Tenn, and | was afterward commits
sary Of subsistence on the staff of Gen.
George II. Thomas, commanding the four
teenth army corps Of the Army Of the Cum
berland, under Gen Rosecrans, commander
in chief. After the battle of Stone River
and the retreat of the Confederates these
bridges were again burned, and it was es-
sential that they be again built us soon as
possible, in order to transport ratous into
Murfreesboro across Stone river. The work
was under the charge of Gen. Morton, of
the engineer corps, u regiment of engineers
and mechanics, and with the Army Of the
Cumberland to draw from for workmen;
and they We're engaged for period of six
weeks before tho bridge was completed. The
bridge was made much more substantial
than the one constructed by Gen. Mitchell.
But the first bridge answered the purpose as
well as the last. life of O. NJ Mitchell,
Astronomer and General
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-17

"The superstition that the opal is UNI
lucky" said jeweler, lis dying out, and it
is becoming very fashionable stone 1t was
always the favorte jewel of the Empress
Eugene, and that added something to its
'unlucky' reputation; but on the contrary, it
is the favorite of Queen Victoria, which
should have weight with the superstitious.
Colored stones of aH kinds are coming more
and more into favor, though nothing ever
has or ever will approach the diamond. Clus-
tiers are generally preferred to solitaires this
season. Philadelphia Times.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-17

at seeing her charms of face and form
departing, and her health imperiled by
functional irregularities, at her critical
period of life. was turned to joy and
gratitude after brief self-treatment with
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. Ii
purified and enriched her blood, gave 8
healthy activity to the kidneys, stomach,
bowels, and other organs, and her re-
turn to robust health speedily followed.
1t is the only medicine for women, sold
by druggists, under a positive guarantee
from the manufacturers, that it will give
satisfaction in every case, or money will
be refunded. This guarantee has been
printed on the bottle wrapper, and faith
fully carried out for many years.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-17

In speaking of the superstitions of mari
ners, Capt j. W. Hall, one Of the oldest and
most experienced lake-faring men in Detroit,
said the other day: Did you ever notice
that there is no vessel on the lakes named the
George Washington The first vessel that
ever bore that name was a steamer launched
in 1888 She went down during the same
year with the loss of one life Another was
built about 1887, and in 1883 foundered with
the loss of sixty-eight lives. The idea that
there is bad luck in the name has never been
overcome, and l doubt whether you could
now induce an underwater to take risk
upon a boat bearing that name7-Detroit
E-.,o I-rns,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-17

met messenger boy the other day lug
ging big eyed and very much astonished
baby, evidently not a family connection of
his, which, on questioning the boy, l learned
he was to deliver at a certain house not far
distant. For him this was all in the regular
line of his business, and he went about it in a
solemnly practical way that was quite adj
mirable. | do not think he loitered with this
burden on his hands As for the parent who
entrusted the baby to this method of car
riage, he or she must have confidence in
the security of the messenger service that is
nothing less than heroic. Yet | do not doubt
that the hahY got there safe.-Boston Post
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-17
AnQInk IN nnTRERR.

Arc you disturbed at night and broken
of your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain OF cutting teethf II so,
send at once and get a. bottle of Mrs.
Winsow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, Its value is incalculable.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer I'M
medately. Depend upon it mothers,
there is no mistake about it, II cures
dysentery, diarrhoea, regulates the stom-
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
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gives tone and energy to the whole sya-
TEN. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for Children Teething is pleasant to the
taste, and is the prescription Of one Of
the oldest and best female nurses and ply
sicans in the United States, and is for
sale by all druggists throughout the
world Price 25 cents per hottie.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-17

The best on earth can truly be said OF
Grgg's Glycerine Salve, which is sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts, bruises,
scalds, burns wounds and all other sores
Will positively cure piles, letter and all
skin eruption. Try this wonder healer.
Satisfaction guaranteed or money refund
ed. Only 25 cents. Sold by druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-17
Saved NV Motner's I'fs.

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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-17

There is nothing to hinder the bursting on
the world of a new pestilence at any moment
out of the unsanitary conditions of masses Of
human beings. The germs of our worst
dreaded diseases are not transmissible
through pure air. But in impure air
there are constantly going on the crossings,
Interpretations or naturalization of poison
germs that involve the possibility of new
forms Of disease worse than our worst foes
Globe Democrat.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-17

with j. E. Loosely Il Co., Successors to
Hayes 81 Cleaveland) general insurance
agents. Fire, tornado, cargo, life and
accident insurance policies written al
lowest rates given by any reliable com
pany. Ocean steamship passage tickets
for sale. Office removed to No. 1913
Second avenue. next door east of Nc
Intire & Co.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-17

To the taste. more acceptable to the
stomach, and more truly beneficial in its
action, the famous California liquid fruit
remedy, Syrup of Figs, is rapidly super
seding all Others. Try it. One bottle
Will prove its merit. Hartz & Bahnsen,
Agents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-17
County Building.

ThAEsFEns.
15-Phil j. Wagner to Henry Ruosr
lots and 4, block SO, Lower addition
Rock Island, $1,000
Ed. LIE Quatte to Ed. LIE Ouatte. ri
WI net and e3, nw4 and lots /, 8 and 4
in 81 set and pit net sw4 and pit swi sci
and pit lot l, 8, 10, 5w, IS, 900.
John Linn to John S. Holland, Hol.
land, pit lot 1, block 81, Old Town, Mo.
line, 81, 500.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-17
Drunkenness

Or the Liquor Habit. Positively Cured by
Administering DR.. Haines' Golden
Specific.
1t caa be given in cup Of coffee or tea without
the knowledge of the person taking ft 1t is abso-
Iutely harmless, and will effect y ornament and
speedy cure, whether the patient is mod crate
drinker or an alcoholic wreck. Thousands of
drunkards have been made temnerlte men WIN
have taken Golden Specific in their coffee with
ont their knowledge and to-day bel eve they quit
drinking OF their own free will. IT NEVER
FAIL. The system once lmpregn tted with tho
specific, It becomes utter impossibility for til.
liquor appetite TO exist. For sale by T. H. Thomas
and Marshall & Fisher, Druggists, Rock island
Ills. feb 2-iPIy
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-17

A man at Mechanicsville, Ga, has
buried two wives and married third
within three months.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-17

If you let trouble sit upon your soul, like a
hen upon her nest, you may expect the
Matching of Il large brood. Good Housekeep-
ing.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-17

The remains of a prehistoric animal
which bears some resemblance to q gi-
gantic hippopotamus have been unearIhed
near Bowie, Tex.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-17
HOsFORD'S ACID PHOSPHATE


IMPROVES NUTRITION
Dr. A. Trau, Philadelphia. says: at
promotes digestion and improves general
nutrition of the nervous system.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-17

Miss Eunice Hoose, of Elkton. KY.
has just completed quilt that contains
"a $50 Iieces.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-17

Among the curiosites of the New York
Historical Society is Dutch Bible print
ed in 1477.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-17

Hands that the rod of empire might
have swayed, now in the snow drifts
WELD the ready spade.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-17
A Great Victory
A Terrible Case of Scrofula
Cured by
Hoods SarSaparilIa

" In the winter of 1879 was attacked with
Scrofula in one Of the most aggravating forms.
At one time had no less than thirteen large
assesses over and aroundmy neck and throat
continually eXuding an offensive mass of
bloody matter disgusting to behold, and
almost intoerable TO endure. II is impossible
to fully describe my suferlngs, rs the case
was complicated with Chronic Catarrh. After
three years OF misery, having been treated by
three physicians, | was worse than ever.
Finally, on the recommendation of W. j,
Huntley, druggist, OF LockpOrt, was induced
To try Hoods Sarsaparlla. And now, after
having taken twelve bottles, within the last
twelve months, the scrofulous eruptions have
entirely ceased, and the assesses have all
disappeared, except the unsightly sears which
are daily becoming smaller by degrees, and
beautifully less | do not know what IL may
have done for others, hut do know that In
my ease, Hoods Sarsaparilla has proved an
my gratitude l send these facts unsolicited
and am ready To verify the authenticity Of
this cure, by personal correspondence with
any one who doubts it," CHARLES \. Ron
ERTs, East Wilson, n. Y.
This statement is confirmed ly w. j. Hunt.
ley, druggist, of Lockpurt, \. y, who calls The
cure a great rictory for Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Send book giving statements ofmauy
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists. sl six for s5. Mado
only by Q. l. HOOD s. CO., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-17

The smallest inhabitant of Burlington
N. j., is Joseph Lippincott, who is three
months old and weighs less than two
pounds.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-17

Ellen Spellman. the Oldest woman in
New Hampshire, died at the age of one
hundred and four. She lived in Concord
and Two years ago walked four miles day
easily.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-17
LOCAL NOTICES.

Insure in the Boylston Insurance Co. of
Boston, Mass, organized 1879. Assets
nearly 81 ,OOO,0O0 Il. w. Hurst, agent.
Office over Rock Island National Bank.
Hard Coal Market.
All sizes and best grades of Anthracite
coal SO, 90 per ton, delivered to any part
of this city, usual discount for cash; cans
mel coal for CRATES So.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-17
Advertised List of Letters. No. Al.

Liet of letters uncalled for at the Postofiice al
Rock Island, Rock Island county, Illinois, Feb
IL, 1855
Berg1trom Charles Lengfeld V
Clayee Chas Lndquist Melee
CAyens Peterson Charles
Green Della Swngle II NJ
Hacket Fred N Shondy G
Hubbard W Walker Mrs Anna
Jacobson Re WIN Harvey
bidder " White
FOREIGN LIST.
Hydren Carl Jonson In
jacobson U + Nelson q
syard August care Aug College
MERCHANDISE.
Roseen Oscar pax
Give the humble OF the list when calling for
advertised letters. C. W. HAYES, P. NJ.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-17
Sueeziup Cntarrb.

DlNPLE5, Blackhcads, chapped and oily skin
I'M prevented by CUTICURA MEDIC 'TEn soar
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-17
WILLIAM II. WADE

A TTORNEY AT LAW-SOlicitor in Chancery
Haui Notary Pnblic; Collections promptly at
tended to; flee in Dimick's new block. TWEEN
tieth ST., Rock Island. Ill. feb l3dWbm
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-28
IMpaovED CITY PROPERTY.

@85OO-2-story house of IL large rooms.
bath and closets, hot and cold water, Is
new, complete and immediate possession
will be given. Was built carefully by own
er for home, but must sell. Seven min
utes' ride from Temple Block on Cable
Cars. Large lot. 1t is decided bargain.
Terms easy. Bee 1t.
81, ,000-Elegant story house, Main
street, nearly opposite mammoth hotel
$780, Cottage on Booth street, hard fin
$33O0-5 room cottage, Jewel street, nearly
new.
S55OO-H House, Orange avenue, 8 rooms.
$12,OOO-Large 2-st0ry house on Temple
street, close to business
$7OOO-Elegant 2-st0ry house, Santee, near
$300O-Pine street, near Main, lot 5Ox15O,
clean side, room house.
$6OOO-Santt st near Washi ngto. 2-stDry,
8-room house, modern Improvements.
Fenced, lawn, stable, etc. Large lot. Very
cheap.
$300O-Furnished house and lot, 5sxI4O,
Pacheco street, second lot from Hill street
CHOICE BUILDING SITES.
&170O-Pearl street, near Bellevue avenue,
two lots, clean side of Water
street; easy terms.
avenue, Angeleno Heights:
S500-Per front foot, Main street, near
Eight street. Paying all paid.
$2O,00O-Bunker Hill; four fine, large lots.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-28
MISCELLANEOUS.
w. P. MCINTOSH,
1s South Main Street. Los Anqeles.

414,000-C0rner Hill aud Pico; 122x10H
$16, 00O-Corner Hill and Twelfth 4 O0xi1o.
$4OOO-For four lots, College and New DoD65
streets; cheap.
$500 street. near Bsaadsy
evenue; easy terms.
$20O0-Court street, between Beaudry ave-
nue. and Figner0a-
$3.50 Beaudry avenue, west side; ohoau.
$30OO-For two lots, Water st.: nne view.
$75OO-Fine lot 5Ox160, west side E1gus ron
st.. north Of Washington.
$10OO-COrner lot, Kuhrts It,; car line.
$lO0O-Corner lot, H0wland IT., botWoGn
Adams and Washington: cheap.
$l700-Each for lots on Myrtle avenue,
$7OOO-FOr two lots on west side Ssntoos
each 50x202 feet.
$3lO0-L1s Angeles street: chespeot N
north of Washington street.
$90O-FOr lots In Waverly tract
$500-F0r lots on Jefferson street.
$2O0O-Lot on west side Los Angeles gtrecG
$45OO-For two lots ON Los Angeles stro06:
clean eide;% block from Washington.
$25O0-Fipe lot on Beaudry avenue. nooR
Temple, below Market.
L0tb IS and 66, Los Angeles street. noaR
Consuelo street. Make an ofCer; oWn6r
anxious to sell.
ACRE PROPERTY.
Several pieces In the city suitable fos
subdivision.
Lots In the Highland tract, between ~
Temple and Diamond street cars. Hi9he
ground, In plain view OF ocean and noun
tains. Price from 500 to $500 each; eaaY
terms.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-28
FOR sALE-CIty Property.

EOR SALR-2 CHOICE LOTS NEAR THE
new Rapid Transit Railroad, clean side;
2 good lots In UrmstOn tract; lot on
BeAudry near First, and First aud Dia-
mond, near Beaudry. The above at less
than surrounding property, by owner, W.
II. TUTHILL. SO N. Spring 1T. feb23 tt
EOR SALE AT A BARGAIN--THE WELL
Il known E. G. Neidt soap and Chemical
mandatory with good established trade,
etc, etc. Well arranged Tor doing a large
business, or would sell machinery, stock and
fixtures, and rent the building, also lot of
land on line of A. 7. q 8. F. b. B., fne To-
cation for large warehouse, several lots 50x
company foot of Chavez street near river or
address P. o. box 1706, Los Angeles. fist