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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-08
OUR SANITARY WELFARE
Annual Report of the Commissioner
of Health.
Interesting Statistics of sickness and
the Causes ThereOf--The CIty's Nor
ruary ReeOrd--The Revolving Butch
ers'IIIegaI Business--SugGestiO

Attached to none of the annual reports
of the city officials submitted to las
| nights council meeting is there so much
public interest as there is to that of the
commissioner of health. 1t will be quite
gratifying to know that DR.. Plummer
whom the mayor appointed in the inter-
ests of the rebclling antiNhealth butchers,
has probably not lived up to the expecta-
tons of his honor, as he has voiced the
same sentiments Of his worthy predeces-
sor, DR.. Craig, in the latter's fight for the
promotion of public health against the
selfish interests of few banded butch
ers. The closing paragraph of Commits
sioner Plummer's report, for instance,
reads as follows;
There is an ordinance requiring all per-
sons keeping meat markets to take out
license TO do slaughtering within the city
or at their places of business. The law
is violated by many, if not all keepers of
meat markets. They slaughter hogs.
sheep, and calves and are under no re,
straints as to their manner of doing the
work, but throw blood and offal on the
ground at their places of business. Many
complaints have been made by persons
living near the meat markets, and on inN
vestigatiOn have found the complaints
were not grOundless. The city should
require all to take out license and keep
them under restriction.
These bold utterances will probably
cause shock to the revolving butchers
and may lead TO an injunction being
placed on DIR. Plummer by the butch
ers' mouthpiece, restraining him from
further expressing himself against
the undivided interests of this much
abused class. The expressions are prop.
er, nevertheless, and will be met with
popular approval.
The report covers II period of from
January 1, 1887, to April 80, of this
year. With few exceptions, DIR. Plum
mer says the sanitary condition of the |
city has been good, and it has been in |
variance with the rule where dis
ease has developed resulting from Sc
creted unsanitary Accommodations "and |
filthy surroundings, the last resulting |
from Stops, soapsuds. etc. thrown upon
the ground in proximity to dwelling
houses and wells from which water for
cooking and dtink was obtained.
THE MORTUAlY RECORD.
The deaths from Jan. 1 to Dec. 81,
1887, are shown to be 21S; from Jan. i,
Of this year, to April 3d. last. 81; total,
'75. The reported causes of death are
rs follows;
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-08

| Il
A bill of the Gilpin Hose company fol
SO was referred to the committee on fire
and lights; a bill of Officer Long, $50
was allowed; and bill for costs in the
| Riley case was referred to the finance
committee. The mayor reported an
agreement with j. r. Kenworthy to take
charge of the Cuinely appeal case for
$75. $25 in advance, and the sum of $25
| was appropriated to pay the same.
The clerk read u report from the spe-
sial committee on the Fifth ward election
Ceferring the matter back without conclu-
rion or recommendation.
A recess of five minutes was taken,
when the clerk called the roll of the counN
Gil with the adermen-elect as follows:
First ward-Schafer Howard.
Second ward-Gray, Hampton.
Third ward-Winter, Negus.
Fourth ward-Ill Schnell
Fifth ward--Simmon, Ferguson.
Sixth ward-McConochie, Edwards.
Seventh williamson, Scott.
All responded except Alderman Will
hanson.
The mayor read his annual message at
the conclusion of which he requested that
it be embodied in the records of the
council and published in the official pa
pers.
1.-THE message will be published in full
hereafter.-Ed
Alderman Ferguson moved that the
message be received and re -ded and
that the subject matter be referred to the
several committees as shall be appropria~
ted. Adopted unanimously.
The mayor announced the following
appointments of standing committees:
Bridges-Ill, Hampton. McConochie.
Claims Howard. Winter, Scott.
Finance-Winter, Negus, Schnell.
Fire and Lights-Gray, Howard, Will
Hanson.
Health and Police--Simmon, Ill., Gray.
Licenses and Markets-Hampton Sim
mon, Scott.
Ordinances-Wi Williamson, Schafer Ne
gus.
Printing -ScLnell, Edwards, Simmon.
Streets, Alleys and Grounds-Sehafer,
Winter. McConochie.
Waterworks-Ed Edwards, Ill.
Sewers-Negus, McConoChie.
The Hon. p. O'Mara, attorney for
Charles Evans, addressed the council in
behalf of his clients claim to seat as
alderman from the Fifth ward
The mayor read communication from
Chief Engineer Knox. stating the cleo
ton by the fire department of II. L.
Baker, chief engineer, and James Hardin,
assistant chief, whom he nominated, and
who were confirmed unanimously.
Alderman Winter offered a resolution
making the chief engineer of the fire de-
partment a police officer with full pay
subject to the mayors power of removal.
Laid over
Alderman Edwards A1led up the re-
port of the special committee on the
Fifth ward election, which was read.
The council adjourned to next Monday
evening on motion of Alderman Schafer.
ROBERT KoEHLER, City Clerk.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-08

Use the surest remedy for catarrh-Dr.
Sage's
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-08

or the foregoing deaths forty stive were
impure water, and of that number many
of the cases were beyond the reach of
sanitation until the mischief was done.
Two hundred and twenty-eight OF the
deaths resulted from causes beyond the
reach of care in the way of sanitation.
Many of them were the result, directly or
indirectly, of the severe and protracted
cold weather of the last winter, while the
others were the result OF unavoidable nat
ural causes.
CASES OF CONTRACTION.
The number of cases of contagious dis
eases from Jan. /, 1887, to Dec. 81, 1887,
was 40; from Jan. 1, 1888, to April 80,
1888. was SO; total t76. The cases were
distributed according to disease as fol-
lows: diphtheria, 100; varicella, 1; scar
let fever, g. measles, 10.
BIRTHS.
From Jan. 1, 1887, to Dec. 81, of the
same year, there were 232 births, and
from Jan. /, 1888, to April 30, 1888, GS;
total 800.
EXPENSES.
The health commissioner estimates his
expenses for the coming municipal year
at $3.50, the principal items being
salary, 5000; garbage wagons, $780, and
dump boat, $500.
RECOMMENDATIONS,
In addition to the recommendation re-
garding the bringing of the butchers
within the control of the law. the health
commissioner recommends the use of
river water as the most whole
some for drinking and culinary
purposes and he advises the
placing of valves at the extreme ends of
the water mains, so that impurities may
be completely flushed out Much, if
not all, the malignant sickness in our
city is directly traceable" says the doctor
'to impure water"
He favors the adoption of the recon-
mendatons of his predecessor, DR.. Craig,
with regard to sewers.
He urges that proper attention be paid
to the prompt removal of garbage. and
he condemns the practice of casting rubr
bish into the streets and alleys.
He is opposed to further building of
wooden sidewalks, asserting that THEREON
slant decay is fruitful generator of
noxious gases, which are the cause of
much sickness, especially that of the ma.
lignant type. He recommends as future
substitute as fast as the present wooden
walks are worn out-stone, brick, tile or
cinders.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-08

VIM. Stewart. of the hat and gents
furnishing goods firm of Lloyd & Stew
art, wears a smile which envelopes his
whole countenance. Its Papa Stewart
now. and the cherub which expanded its
lungs for the first time yesterday morning
will wear the finest hats the market
affords.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-08
Tn Whnm IL May Concern.

Many valuable bolts of cloth are miss
ing from my stock of suitings, stolen on
the evening of the fire. All those having
an7 of my goods in their possession are
requested to return the same at once and
avoid prosecution. The names of several
who have my goods in their possession
are well known to me- F. G. HOPPE.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-08
The Early closing

All of our retail business houses have
agreed to the early closing movement ex
cept one clothing house and one jewelry
store, but unless the clerks, who seek to
promote general suspension of business
at O'Clock each evening, succeed in in
ducing these establishments to fall in,
their plan will fail, The clerks ask moth.
ing more than is reasonable, and it is a
safe assertion that none of our business
houses would lose by giving the scheme
hial, at any rate.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-08

A Florida town has sent petriled
ham to the Sub-Tropical Exposition, and
all the railroad restaurants have an eye
on it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-08
THE MUNICIPALITY.

CITY COUNCIL ROOM,
RorE TsTANyn NV 10 1893

VII NVN4NNII1 NNOVlft Z
Rock ISLAND. MSy 49, 1883.
The council met in regular monthly
session at s p. m, Mayor Blanding pre-
siding and all the aldermen present ex-
cept Williamson and Lundy. The min
utes of the regular, adiourned and special
meetings held in April were read and ap~
proved; monthly and annual reports of
city officers were read and ordered placed
on file The annual report of the super
intendent Of waterworks was referred to
the waterworks committee. The finance
committee submitted an ordinance, which
was unanimously adopted, allowing bills
as follows:
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-07-11

go which they cannot cure.
SYMPTOMS OF CATARRH.- Dull,
passages. discharges falling from the head
into the throat, sometimes profuse, watery,
and acrid, at others, thick, tenacious mucous,
weak and watery; there is ringing in the
ears, deafness, hacking or coughing to clear
the throat. expectoration Of offensive matter,
is changed and has a "nasal twang"; the
breath is offensive; smell and taste are i'm
paired; there is sensation of dizziness, with
mental depression, hacking cough and gen.
eral debility. Only a few OF the above-named
symptoms are likely to be present in any one
Sa q Sf t6o
suit in consumption. and end in tho grave.
No disease is so common, more deceptive and
By its mild, soothing, and healing properties.
cases of CatarTh; g Cold Z, IL &c Hcad,'
Sold by druggists everywhere; SO cents.
~Untold Agony from Catarrh.n
Prof. W. HAusNER, the famous mesmerist
/ suffered untold agony from chronic nasal
narabc My dyd sai5 me up
such a bad one, that every day, towards sun
set, my voice would become so hoarse 1 could
my Coughing ana clearing Of my throat would
almost strangle me. By the use of DIR. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy, In three months, was well
maH anu Cno cure mus DeeH permanent.
'sConstantly Hawking and Spitting.''
THOMAS J. RUSHING, ESQ.,, s9os Pine Street.
g. Louis, No, writes: 81 was great sufferer
hardly breathe, and was constantly hawking
and splitting, and for the last eight months
could not breathe through the nostris. I
thought nothing could be done for me. Luck
lily, was advised to try DIR. Sage's Catarrh
Remedy, and am now a well man. I believe
manufactured, and one has only to give 1t q
fair trial to experience astounding results and
q permanent cure"
uaole hints as to Clothing, diet, and other
matters of importance, will be mailed, post
paid to any address, on receipt Of a two-cent
postage stamp. Address,
Worlds Dispsnsary Medical Association.
No. 663 Main Street. BUFFALO. NJ 2.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-07-11
SICK HEADACHE.

Bilious Headache.
Dizziness, COmstipa.
ton, HI d igesti on
Bilious Attacks, and
all derange m ents OF
tn Q Q Q m q e h an d
bowels, are promptly
rolinvQf1 and r,npUoononf1v
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-06-25
RAILROAD TINE CARD.
p....burr. Cincinnati, and ST. Loui. R.,l

PftssburK, Cincinnati and 81. Louis Rail.
way Company-Pan Handle Route.
Under schedule In effect June 10th, 1888,
trains leave Springfield central (standard)
time for Xenis. Dayton, Richmond, st.
Louis, Chicago and all points west and
northwest and for Cincinnati. Columbus
and eastward, 6:45 .. m; for Xsnia, Day
ton, Cincinnati, Richmond and Indianapolis,
$40 d M; for Xenis, Dayton, Richmond,
Indianapolis, ST. Louis and westward, or
Columbus, Pittsburg. Philadelphia and New
York city, try our 5 o'clock evening
train. Makes connection at Xenia with
the new Pennsylvania Special, reaching
Philadelphia 1:3e p. N. and New York
p. m. next day.)
But for Chicago and points west and north
west our 7:S0 evening train beats them all.
On this train you will fnd an elegant yesti-
bule combined sleeping and chair car, with
library Of choice books, porter to wait
on you, and home like cOnveniences
throughout. You make q mistake when
you look at the old building here known as
the Pan Handle depot" and compare it
with our train service. The former 10 bad,
the latter the best ON earth.
Trains arrive In Springfield at t7:25 q. m,
$3.50 .. M, *10:20 Q. m. and <5:40 D. IN.
*Daily. tDaily except Sunday.
S. DODDS, Ticket Agent
Caevoland, O0lumbus, Cfnofnnstf nnA
lndianApolfs Railway.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-06-25
LOCAL NOTICES.


Mr.. N. 81. Frohlichstein, of Mobile. Ala.
writes: al take great pleasure in recon-
mending Dr.. Kings New Discovery,for Con-
sumption, having used 1t for q severe attack
of Bronchitis and Catarrh. 1t gave me in
slant relief and entirely cured me and l
have not been afflicted since. l also'beg to
state that have tried other remedies with
no good result. Have also used Electric
Bitters and DR.. Kings New Life Pills,
both of which can recommend.
DIR. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton. Coughs and Colds is sold on posi-
tive guaraatee.
Trial bottles free at Chas. Ludlow &
Co.'S. drug store.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-06-25
Wonderful Cures.

W. d. Hoyt & Co., Wholesale and Retail
Druggists of Rome, Ga, say: We have
been selling DR.. Kings New Discovery,
Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica
Salve for four years. Have never handled
remedies that sell as well, or give such uni
versal satisfaction, There have been some
wonderful cures effected by these medi-
cines in this city. Several cases Of pro-
nounced Consumption have been entirely
cured by the use Of q few bottles of DR..
Kings New Discovery, taken in connection
with Electric Bitters. We guarantee them
always.
Sold by Chas. Ludlow & Co.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-06-25

Warm weather often causes extreme
tired feeling and debility, and in the weak
ened condition of the system, diseases aris-
ing from impure blood are liable to appear.
To gain strength. to overcome disease, and
to purify, vitalize, and enrich the blood,
take Hoods Sarsaparills.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-06-25
Assignee's Sale Of Real Estate and
Personal Property.
will offer for sale at public auction on
Saturday, the 4th day Of August, 4.
D., 1893,

D., 1888,
following described real estate. situate In the
county OF Clark, in the state Of Ohio and in
ths city OF Springfield, and bounded and de-
scribed a. follows, viz:
Being 3 part of the southeast quarter of
section 4, township 4. range 9, N. r. S. Be-
ern avenue at the Intersection Of the west
marginal line Of the right Of way Of the Pitts
burg, Cincinnati st. Louis railroad company,
thence north 86 degrees, west 2474 feet, with
the south line of Southern avenue to a stake;
thence south 2 degrees, west lS2 feet to the
with said alley south IS degrees east 2e4A feet
to the west boundary line Of the right Of wav
of said railway company; thence with said
right of way north 234 degrees, east lS feet
to the beginning; being the same premises
which were conveyed to the Hanika Iron
dated Nov. q. 1888, recorded in volume 50.
page 511. Of deed records Of said county and
being the premises on which the shops Of the
HAnika Iron Fence company are located.
Appraised at S10.000oG.
Terms of sale-Cash.
And viii. at the same time and place, sffer
for sale at public auction the personal proper
ty OF the Hanika Iron Fence company, con-
sisting In part, Of the office furniture and nX-
lures of said company, two iron safes. one
engine, boiler and pump. q lot of line shafting
and betting, one drill press, one gang drill, two
emory wheels andreeikniyes, one boring ma
chine, one lathe. two punches. about 300 lawn
movers, two horses. one wagon, and a large
lot of iron. patterns and other materials used
In the manufacture Of iron fences and gates.
REUBEN COPENHATER, Assignee,
In trust for the beneft Of the creditors of
the Han anika Iron Fence company.
June Is, 1888. 145y
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-06-25
Notice to Engine Builders.
WATER WORKS OFFICE,
SPRINGFIKLn. O.. May l6. 1888.


Sealed proposals will be received by the
trustees Of the water works Of the city Of
Springfield, Ohio. at their once in said city.
until Il o'clock noon Of Thursday, the 18th
day Of June. 1888, for one pumping engine,
with capacity to pump five million gal
Ions Of water per "a hours. against q
resistance for current service, Of equal TO
ninety 900 pounds per square inch, with ad-
ditionsl strength 20 work against IRE pres
sure Of one hundred and fifty l50) pounds.
General specifications. forms of proposal
and forms OF contract will be furnished from
and after the 9th day OF June, 1888.
Bids will also be received at the same time
and place for one non-compound, n0n-cOn-
denstng. directacting pumping engine now at
the pump house Of said water works. either
for the purchase Of said engine separately. or
in part payment for the new engine.
The trustees hereby reserve the right TO
reject any or all bids or to accept such type OF
engine as in their judgment will be best
adapted TO the services required, even IL it be
not the lowest in price.
&C. .GWYN.
JOHN ii THOMAS,
C.NAGEL,
Trustees Of Water Works.
J. D. Cook. consulting engineer. Toledo. o.
SPRINeFIELD. o., May 29. 1883. 120tf
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-06-25
Great Men and Great Memories.

Xerxes could call by name every soldier
of his immense army. Cato had such q
wonderful memory that he thoroughly
mastered the Greek language at so years OF
age. Great memories are made by Prof.
Loisette's marvellous system, which he
teaches by correspondence. Send for pros
pectus and testimonials to Prof. LOisette,
237 Fifth avenue, N. Y. A revelation for
vO1,
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-06-25

A CARp.-To all who are suffering from
errors and indiscretions Of youth, nervous
weakness, early decay, loss Of manhood,
ETC., Twill send receipt that will cure you.
free Of charge. This great remedy was
discovered by q missionary in South Amer
lea. Send self-addressed envelope TO Rev.
Joseph T. Inman, Station d. New York
Cftv
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-06-25
Ruokleu,s Arntea,sa,v.,

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilbisins,
Corns, and ali skin eruptions, and positive
ly cures piles, or no payment required. Ii
is guaranteed TO give perfect satisfaction.
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by Charles Ludlow & Co.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-06-25

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, for chH-
dren teething, is the prescription Of one of
the best female nurses and physicians In
the Uaited States, and has been used for
years with never-failing success by millions
Of mothers for their children. During the
process Of teething its value is incaleulable.
It relieves the child from pain, cures dysen-
terry and diarrhea, gripping in the bowels
and wind collie. By giving health to the
child 1t rests the mother. Price 25ca bottle.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-06-25

Spfingheld Steam Dye works.
Lace and damask curtains cleaned and
renewed, and also tinted any desired
shade without extra cost This house
handles and cleans lace curtains costing
from IS to 5000 pair. We claim that no
other house in the city of Springfield can
compare with us in work, as they have not
the facility for doing it. Our prices are as
reasonable as any in Ohio and all work Is
guaranteed.
SPRINGFIELD STEAM DYE WORKS,
81 north Center street.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-06-25

The roey freshness, and velvety soft
ness Of the skin is invariably obtained by
those who use Pozzoni's Complexion Pow
dar
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-06-25
DR.. Albert

has attained she most wonderful
success In the treatment Of the
eases 20 which he devoses his
special attention. and through
years Of patient labor and re-
search he has Uncovered The
moss infallible method ef curanS
general weakness, involuntary
discharges. impoteney, nervous
moss, eonfasion Of ideas, PaiPss-
alton Of che heart etnad1sys
diseases Of the throat, nose and
skin, aAscdons OF the Hvers
stomach and boWels-thsse ter
rible disorders that make Life q
miserable existence and render.
lAg marriage impossihles
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-06-25

Edison Is totally deaf and the father Of
an infant, and says he would sacrifice every
thing to get his hearing back. Genius is
frequently eccentric.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-06-25

.What becomes of the old moons, PAP"
"The old moons, my son? Why, they die
of newmonia, to be sure"
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-06-25

A man with six manageable daughters
says that his house is regular court
house every Sunday night.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-06-25

There was sufficient frost in Contocook
Valley, New Hampshire, one morning last
week to nip vegetables.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-06-25
ADDENDA.
BONE OF THE uNpER-cURRENT
NEWS AT CHICAGO.

Ingalls, Views as to the Desired Nomi-
nee-Governor Foraker's explanation
Concerning the Split in the Buckeye
-Harrison's Chinese Record
The Defeat of Depew-The situation
Last Night.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-06-25

DETROIT. MICH, June 25.-General Al
ger, sitting in his comfortable library, said
of the platform adopted: The platform is
throughout AI-wit6 a star. Its reference
to our great leaders, as also its pledges to
the veterans are very touching and will be
appreciated by every old soldier. Its de-
claration for protection for home industries
has the true ring. 1t is the workingmen's
only earthly salvation. 1t will permit the
farmers TO keep their sheep. am especi-
ally pleased with the planks of our inter
nal tax system, as also that with reference
to the Chinese. l have thoroughly
investigated the latter question, and
from personal observation, am fully
convinced that the sooner this
country can legally rid itself of this
curse the better it will be for US all. The
Territories named should be admitted at
once as States The producers of silver
from their mines are, l am glad to say, to
be gifien chance. Our coast defenses and
navy now amount TO but little. Here is
the proper place for large portion of the
surplus. The Pacific Coast to-day could
not be defended against one European
shipof war. The Mormon blot should be
washed out at once. In fact, the whole
platform is one that if its recommendations
are put into practice, as they will be when
the Republican party is again placed in
power, will give the business interests of
the country such an impetus as it has
never known. On this platform we can
not fail in November. The American flag,
and not a foreign one, is what we demand
shall be carried here