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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-06
RIVER IMPROv EMENTs.
contracts Let Covering the Appro-
priations of the Last Congress-
What Is to be Done.

contracts Let Coveriux the Appro-
priations of the Last Consress-.-
What Is to be Done.
At the last session of congress an APP
preparation was made for the improves
ment of the upper Mississippi river. OF
this appropriation, 100000 was set
apart for that portion of the river be-
tween Keokuk and the mouth Of the IL
linois river. Ala one-fourth Of that
amount went to the repairing of the Sny
levee, which is now being worked out.
The remaining $500 is the amount
with which Captain Raffner's corps OF
United States engineers is allotted for re-
pairing old and building new rock and
brush dams and stone projections on the
Mississippi river from the Des Moines
river to the mouth of the Illinois, includ-
ing the Missouri and Illinois shores, DUR
ing 1859.
Captain Ruffner, some time since. con.
cluded to let the work. out by contract
for the next year and advertised for bid
ders in the Quincy. St. Louis. Davenport,
Pittsburg and Chicago papers. and in re-
Spouse to the advertisement the follow.
ing gentlemen arriyed'at and. presented
their bids at the Office of the captain in
Keokuk: Christ Messenger, Fountain
y City, WISH D Dellicke-. Parkersburg,
> W. Va; N W Tucker, Parkersburg. W.
Va; Isaac T Lust, St. Louis; Sid Small;
Hastings, MINI; A ] Whitney. Rock ISL
: and, III; Alonzo G Ames, Zach Fielder
. and Michael F Langdon, Quincy, Ill, a
u partnership bid; Albert Kirchner, Foun>
u tain City, Wis; Jacob Richtman, Foun-
,, tain City, Wis. James Collins and Perry
u Munday, Canton. Mo; Henry s Hopkins
10 and William E Hopkins. St Louis, Mo; b
S Brown, Quincy, III; Patterson Bros
Keokuk. Iowa.
'e The district over which Chaplain Raft
. ner has charge. is divided into three divis
ne ions, viz Keokuk TO LA Grange, La
III Grange to Hannibal, and Hannibal to tn
Illinois river. The division between Keo
IN krk and La Grange will receive $50, 90
a in improvements the ensuing year. Th
second division will receive the same an
as the third VIII receive $4,000 worth {
improvements. Consequently it will
p' seen that sos. 900 worth of bids have bee
80 let.
" A j. Whitney, of this city. was awar'
ei' ed the contract for the lower division
He will use Coal Bluff and plant to do ii
work.
The Quincy division is not yet decide
'A upon. Mr. Whitney's bid was the 10y
'0A est and best. but as one man can ha'
only one contract, it is likely the Mt
n.y. lowest bidder to HIM will get it.
Patterson Bros, of keokuk, we
awarded the contract for the upper di'
sion.
The government boats are LAID up
the winter, but will undergo repairs q
start early next spring.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-06
A UNIFORM RANK.

A Higher Branch of the X. r. Order TO
BE Organized in Rock Island---sr.
Paul Lodge.
St. Paul Lodge, No. 107, K, of P, held
largely attended and important meeting
at its Castle hall last evening. The first
business was the election of officers for
the ensuing six months. which resulted
as follows;
Coco Stebbins.
VC-W Stewart.
Prelate---U NJ Whiffen.
NJ of A-Chas Bloom.
Kof R and Sc Fl Bowman, Jr.
NJ of &c F Gsetjer.
Moi F-A D Huesing.
Trustee T Dixon.
Sir Knight Geo. Spencer, of Blooming
ton, assistant inspector general OF the IL
linois brigade of the Uniform Rank
knights of Pythias, was present and mad'
detailed explanation of the objects ant
benefits of the higher degree of the order
it being in some degree similar to thu
Knights Templar rank of Masonry. TIL
Knights took kindly to the idea and ap
pointed a committee composed of S. r
Wright. E. H. Bowman, Jr. and A. L
Huesing, to arrange for an organizatio
| of a rank in Rock leland.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-06

Capt. and Mrs. Robert Koehler's
daughter, Ella, died at S:15 this morning
after an illness extending over four years
and growing out of an accident while at
a political demonstration. The unfor-
tunate girl had suffered untold miseries
during her many weary months of suffer-
ing. and death came to her like a bright
and peaceful awakening after long and
agonizing dream. The deceased was IA
years 2 months 10 days and of age.
The funeral will be held from Capt.
Koehler's home, SAT Twenty-frst street,
at 2 O'Clock tomorrow afternoon.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-06
EARLY MORNING MELEE.
A serious Fracas in Davenport IA.
loon - Reckless and Murdereus
Txxa Men Iaid Ont

A serious fraeas in Davenport IA.
loon - Reckless and Murdereus
shootirx-..Two Men Laid Out.
A sensational and what may develop in
to a very serious shooting affair, occurred
In Ford's saloon, on East Second street,
Davenport. this morning. 1t was about
8 o'clock that Ed. Reupke, Zeck Muir.
dock and Frank Robinson, were in the
saloon, when Chas. Hermann and Henry
Winner entered. The five men had
scarcely congregated about the bar. when
Murdock and Winner engaged in an alter
cation concerning young lady acquain-
lance of both. Murdoch finally made a
pass at Winner, but missed him. and
the latter thereupon drew a revolt
yer and commenced deliberately FIR
ing at his would-be assailant. Several
shots were fired, but only one struck
Murdoch, finding Judgment in his hand.
One of the leaden messengers. however,
struck Reupke in the right side few
inches below the nipple. and passed clear
through the body. but remaining just be-
meath the skin, directly opposite the poin,
where it entered. Hermann also pro-
duced revolver, but was prevented from
using 1t. Reupke was conveyed to the
81. James hotel. where DR.. Middleton
extracted the bullet. 1t is not known
how serious Reupke's wound may prove,
but it is not regarded as one causing
great alarm at present. Murdoch is a
his home in Davenport, having receive'
simply flesh wound.
Winner fed after the fracas. but tn
other participants are still in Davenport
where they all live. 1t is understood ths
Moline was ia some way implicated il
the trouble. No arrests have as yet bee
1 made.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-06
The Homsl,sss Nan in Rock 1,,.nd

AS well as the handsomest, and others
are invited to call on any druggist and
get free trial bottle of Kemp's Balssm
for the throat and lungs, q remedy that is
selling entirely upon its merits and is
guaranteed to relieve and cure all chronic
ana acute coughs. asthma, bronchitis and
consumption. Large bottles so cents
and 81.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-06

As wish to engage in other business, l
will sell my entire stock on ressona.
BILE terms. Everything running in first
class order. E. W. KuBrrz.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-06

The only complexion powder in the
world that is without vulgarity. without
injury to the user, and without doubt u
beAuGifier. is Pozzoni's.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-06

4-Robert Salkeld, Miss Isabella Nils
Ter, Gable; John A Hovey, Miss Cassie
M Gilbert, Andalusia
Edward W Ssllow, Miss Anna A
Pettett, Coe; William G Lucklum, Miss
Caroline f J Paulsen, Moline.
6-Fred Schuett, Mrs. Johanna A F
Westphsl, Rock Island; Christen Ferkel-,
sen. Moline, Miss Anna l. Olson, South
Moline; Jacob A Rake, Miss Ella E Ecke.
berg, Cordova
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-06

Do you suffer from catarrhf You can
be cured If you take Hoods Sarsaparilla,
the great blood purifier Sold by all
druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-06

It Is proposed in Toxic, Japan, to erect
. large monument to the memory of Gen.
Grant.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-06
County Building.

ThANsfhNs.
5-John Longenbsker to Robert Cum
mlpgs, lot and nj, lot 8, block s. Stew
arts subdivision out lot 8, 5. II, W,
5000.
Jacob Ross to job Ross. 40 #, lot 5.
block 8, Spencer & Cases addition, Roc
Island, 81.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-06

A woman of Huntington. Conn., who
is only thirty-hve years of age, has mad
nine husbands.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-09-19

SO GOOD a democratic journal as the
FL Paso Evening Tribune, says of the
Chinese restriction bill:
1.-THE most disgraceful piece of leg
islation that has ever been rail-roaded
through congress for many years was
the Chinese restriction bill. There Is
nothing specially wrong about the
bill. 1t is law that should have been
OH our statute books long ago, but 1t Is
the indecent manner in which 1t was
rushed through the house, before the
action of the Chinese government on
the treaty was known. 1t was unanl-
mously passed by the house without
reference to a committee or debate,
simply because no member III the
many of both parties who are opposed
to any such methods had the courage
necessary to object, for fear the ooJec-
ton would lose votes for his party III
the coming election"
Does not the Tribune know that the
bill was so rushed through in accord
ance with the well known and prl-
vately expressed wish of Grover
Cleveland, the infallible head of the
democratic party. The republicans
are not engaged in the special bust
ness of saving the president from dis
playing his stupidity, at this particu-
lar time, otherwise the bill would
have taken the regular course. The
measure is an administration one, and
for it the democratic members ar
alone responsible.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-09-19
Very important

| To all having, or suspecting to have
tape-wprms, or any other kind of in.
festival parasites. Mr.. Edward Ibarra,
doctor in medicine, surgery and
obstetritia of the school of Mexico,
and professor during four years of in
ternal pathologie at the university OF
Guadaiajara, Mex, and Mr.. A Colon,
possessors of the famous Mexican
secret, which has caused so much SEN
sation amongst all classes in the
neighboring republic for finding out
by simple inspection who has worms
of any of the kind mentioned hereaf,
ter and for having them eXpuIsed
with an inoffensive treatment, beg TO
inform the public that they will give
consultations Oh this and any other
medical matters from $50 to Il a. m.
Also consulta tons free for poor classes
from $3.50 to 6 p. IN.
The principal symptoms of the ex-
istence of intestinal parasites are: IT.
ritatiOn of the mouth, salvation, vom-
it's, ravenous hunger, followed by
fainting, disordered digestion, collie
cramps, feeling of uneasiness in the
abdomen, colic-like pains around the
navel, boring and tearing pains in the
abdomen, initiation in the region OF the
stomach, diarrhua alternated with
constipation grinding the teeth during
sleep and starting out in a
fright, disturbed sleep, Nightmares,
headache, neuralgia, cough, mental
depression, dizziness, commissions,
fain ting Ats, hysterical and hypOcon-
driacal affections, epilepsy, st. Vitus'
dance, an9Alia, cardialgia, palpita-
tions, perspiration, ringing in the
ears, itching about nostrils, irregu-
farity of menstruation, pains in the
limbs, etc.. etc. The intestinal para
sites most generally found in tt
human body are: TGina solium, id
medlocanellata, id cucumerina, id
mana, favo-punctata, id nigra, aid
several other varieties. BothrioceE-
halus latus, id cordatus, etc. Ascaris
lumbricoides distintissimus, id mys-
tax, Oxyuris :vermicularis, Crichofep-
halus dispar. Anchylostomum duo
denale, etc., etc.
The specific medicine we administer
is perfectly harmless and works in
very short time, having no unpleasant
taste.
Children and invalids may take it
without fear.
We respectfully invite medicine
doctors to call on US and see our treat
ment.
AVENUE C.. No. S24.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-09-19
A SAFE INVESTMENT.

/ one which is guaranteed to bring you
satisfactory results, or in case of failure a
return of purchase price. On this safe plan
YOU can buy from our advertised Druggist a
bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption 1t is guaranteedtO bring relief III
every case, when used for any affection of
lion. Inflammation of Lungs, Bronchitis,
Asthma. WhOOping Cough, Group, etc, etc.
1t is pleasant and agreeable to taste, per
fectIy safe, and can always be depended
upon. Trial bottles free at all drug stores.
DreisS and Thompson & Co.'S, wholesale.
Q)-9-13-1y
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-09-19
Things You May Have FORGOTTEN.
-.....o ,,;ln 40, G "a nnrns

Things You May Rave FOrUOlISn.
A square mile contains $40 acres.
A barrel of rice weighs 800 pounds.
The first steel pen was made in
1880.
a barrel of -four weighs 1856 pounds.
\ barrel of pork weighs 200 pounds.
A hand (horse measure) is four
inches.
Watches were first constructed in
1916.
A span is ten and seven-eights
inches.
The first lucifer match was made in
1899.
The value of ton of silver is $751;
704.Si.
A hurricane moves eighty miles per
hour.
The first IRON steamship was built
in 1880.
The first horse railroad was built in
1887.
Modern needles first came into use
in 1915.
Coaches were first built in England
in 1868.
The average human life is thirty-one
years.
One million dollars of gold coin
weigh 1855 pounds avolrdupois.
One million dollars of silver coin
weigh 58,S2O.9 pounds avoirdupois.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-09-19
AVENUE C.. No. S24.

The Opera House Programme
For the coming theatrical season will
be printed at the LIGHT job office. 1t
will be printed in two eolors and got
ten up in an elegant manner, and
will be an attractive as well as most
valuable advertising medium. Bust
ness men desiring space will please
apply early. S-l6-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-09-19
MERIT WINS.

We desire to say to our citizens, that for
years we have been selling DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, DR.. Kings New
Life Pills, BuckIen'o Arnica Salve and Elec-
trio Bittprs, and have never handled RENE
dies that sell as well, or that have given
such universal satisfaction. We do not hest
tate to guarantee them every time, and we
stand ready to refund the purchase price, if
satisfactory results do not follow their use.
These remedies have won their great pOpu-
gistS DreiSs, and Thompson u Co.'S,
wholesale. U-9-l3-ly
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-09-19
BuCKLEN'S ARNICA SALvE.

The BEST SALE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter. Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
CornS. and all Skin EruDtiOno, and positive
ly cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price ,. cents per box.
For sale by all druggists, DreiSS, and
Thompson u Co.'S, wholesale. U-9-13-ly
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-09-19
Dissolution of Partnership.

The firm of F. w. McAllister &
Bros. has this day been dissolved, by
mutual consent, Joe McAllister con-
tinuing the business, assuming all
liabilities and collecting all out
standing accounts.
F. w. MCALLIsTER,
JOE MCALLISTER.
San Antonio, Tex, Sept. l5t 'SS. st
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-09-19

THE judges commission to inquire
into the charges of the London Times
against Parnell and the Irish party
met yesterday and adjourned until
October 22d in order to examine books
and papers. There was lengthy
discussion as to the right of the COM
mission to call for papers, Parnelps
counsel insisting that all papers in
tine hands of the Times be produced.
The judges claimed the power but de-
cided to use it at their own discretion
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-09-19
The Reputation

OF Ragland & Co.'s City Drug Store,
for accuracy and reliability, coupled
with the polite and courteous atten-
ton which they bestOw upon their pa
irons are the factors in their increas-
ing success. 6-l-tt
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-09-19
TERRIBLE FOREWARNINGs.

Cough in the morning, hurried or
df1t bF9 n fba cb raising Rhkgm5
pulse, chilliness in the evening or
sweats at night, all or any Of these
things are the first stages of consump-
ton. Acker's English Cough Remedy
will cure these fearful symptoms, and
is sold by RAGLAED & Coz C10)
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-09-19
For Sale at Auction.

will offer for sale at auction on
Monday, October 1st, the following
property: Either one of the two lots
and two houses at pa and 220 Blum
street.
9-l2-4t NJ. MAYNARD.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-09-19
BETTER THAN SrICIDE.

Professor Arnold says: AN incur
bile dyspeptic is justified in commit
ing suicide" We will guarantee to
cure any dyspeptic within three
months by Acker's English Dyspepsia
Tablets For salesby RAGLAND &..Co,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-09-19

Collars and cuffs done up at 20
cents a dozen (by the dOzen), at the
San Antonio Laundry. 9-15 If
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-09-19
Wood andCOaI.

Best dry post-Oak wood, sawed and
split, anthracite and bituminOus GOALS,
Cumberland smithing Goals.
Telephone No. 4SS
J. J. OLSEN & SON,
7-tf 4l0 East Houston st.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-09-19

Collars and cuffs done up at 20
cents a dozen by the dozen at the
San Antonio Laundry. 9-l5 If
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-09-19

THE Texas Iron News, which has a
capacity for irresponsible misrepre-
sentation unequaled and unapproach-
ed by any other journal in Texas says:
s'Gen. Harrison has sent in his let
ter of acceptance. He favOrs free
whisky, high clothing, trusts and
monopolists."
If the News believes what it says,
its editor is fool; if not, then he is a
liar.
THE Demo cratic Exponent, of Car
sicana, goes for Mills and the Mills
Gratis, of whom the Exponent says:
"They care about as much for a
crippled confederate private as a
snake does for the toad he swallow 3.
John Cooley is evidence of that.
When a Mlllscrat talks about war
records, it makes honest people feel
like they had swallowed a little tar
tar emetic."
The Exponent will give aid and
comfort to Col. Jones in his race
against Mills.
WHEN the New York Times, in the
interest of Cleveland, was fighting
against the denomination of Hill, the
Times said:
''The worst result of the renOmina-
tion of Gov. Hill will be that it will
afford rational basis for the objec-
ton that many worthy people enter
tain to voting for democratic candi-
date for any office"
Now that Governor Hill is renom-
mated by reclamation, will the Times
eat crow or will it have the courage OF
its pro-convention opinion and de-
nounce Hill as man whom no ra-
tional democrat can vote for. How
does the Times like Hill's method OF
eondoning the offences of Cleveland?
He says "Our success in the nation
overthrow all personal consideration"
Cheaper than Housekeeping
Room and board. private family, $50
per month single; TOR two $50 per
month. Address NJ, this office. If
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-09-19
MINOR MISCELLANY.

A new loan of S5,0O0,000 is said to
have been negotiated in England to
complete work on the Hudson river
tunnel.
Little Willie, when he first saw his
baby cousin, gazed in awed silence
and then whispered: mamma, is he
a her?n
There are at present 100 less prison
ers in the Kansas penitentiary than
there were a year ago, although the
population of the state has been large
ly increased.
The pastor in the northwest, much
beloved by all his people, recently an
nounced his resignation, and immedi-
ately the choir struck up: "Rejoice
and be glad"
What is claimed to be the longest
chain ever made is in the imperial ar
senal at Vienna. 1t has 5000 links,
and was used by the Turks to OBJ
struct the passage of the Danube in
1923.
General Edward c. Darlington, of
MARYLAND, a veteran of the Mexican
war as well as of the union army, and
for several years district attorney
for the District of Columbia, under
Lincoln, has resolved to take the
stump for the republican ticket this
season. General Carrington's father,
an officer in the war of 1Sl2-l4,
was a devoted admirer of old Tip
pecanOe.n
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-09-19

Cheaper than Housekeeping
Room and board. private family, $50
per month single; for two $50 per
month. Address NJ, this office. If
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-09-19

~Au contracts or bills must be approved by
the Secretary and Manager.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-09-19
-,-cn sI 5os 5OOIs OOslS 90 $50 OOIs5 90

Announcements for State and County officers
Ten Dollars in advance.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-01-01
ATerrib,e SeaVoyage.

LONDON, Dec. 31.-The steamship
Lord Cough, which arrived at Queens
town to-day from Philadelphia, had at
terrible passage, full of danger and
hardship. The vessel was sixteen days
at sea, during eight of which the pas
sengers were battened down below
deck and tossed about in wretched
manner. The heavy seas, which con-
tinually broke over the ship, penetrated
below. causing much suffering among
the passengers. The supply of oil for
the Steerage lamps ran out and darkness
was added to the general misery expert
enced. When the Lord Cough came
into port, she was listed heavily on the
port side, the coal being entirely ex-
hausted from the starboard bunkerS.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-01-01
Golden JUBILEE,
1t Is Fifty Years Since Pope
Leo XIII. Was Ordained
as a Priest.
A Brilliant and MomentouS
Pageant in the Imperial
City.
The Jubilee USheped in by a
Festival High Mass at st.
Peters.
Precious Gifts Sent the Pope
From Every Corner Of
the World.
Brief Reference to Lec's Mas
terly Work as Head OF
the Church.
Allan Of ExQuisitely Cultured
Mind--The Pontiff's s Daily
Routine.
Copyright Cable 10 The Globe.

LONDON, Dee. 3l.-To-mOrrow will
see great sights at Rome. The enthron-
ing of the pope will be an imposing Ger
emOny. He will be carried on the
shoulders of his attendants to the high
papal altar in st. Peters, where he will
celebrate mass. All the cardinals pres
ent, and 30 bishops, will precede him
in the march to the altar. The spec
tacle will be exceedingly brilliant with
the gorgeous veStments of the throng.
To-day Rome is cfilled with pilgrims,
1900 being present from England alone.
Cardinal Newman did not go, as he is
too iniirm. The present aspect of this
city cannot fail to wildly recall to the
students of history some sense of the
grandeur of imperial Rome when in
the zenith and glory of its power. Not
only generations, but centuries might
well be considered to lave elapsed since
the world has witnessed so
MARVELLOUS AND RESPLENDENT
a spectacle as that trahspiring in the
capital OF the Christian world to-day.