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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-28

Mr.. Frank Christaner, representing
Gilmore's famous band. is in the city ar
ranging for an entertainment of this
grand musical organization in this city.
the latter part of November, under the
auspices of local society. This season
being the twentieth anniversary of the
gigantic peace jubilee which WAS held in
Boston, at the close of the war, Mr.. P.
s. Gilmore, the originator and executive
of that monster festival, will celebrate
the grand event by making it jubilee
year; and reproducing in various parts of
the union, the pertinent features of the
original jubilee For this purpose he
will go through the country with spe-
cial train of four or five cars, carrying
his famous military band, which is every
where acknowledged to be the finest in
the world, several eminent vocal artists,
a battery of six cannon to be fred by
electricity IN time with the music, an
anvil brigade. etc. to wildly reproduce
these features as they were originally
given in Boston. This great touring en-,
terprise will be personally directed By
MIR. P. S, Gilmore, the greatest band
master the world has eyer known, and
the most popular and Successful of al
leaders
The great musical organization is a
present playing in the exposition at St
| Louis where it remains until the middl,
of October, when it goes to Kansas City
| for eleven nights stand, and then en-
tiers on its tour of the northwest, includ'
| ing Rock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-28

1t would appear that the morning or
gan retained hopes to the last minute,
even after the council had unanimously
and without a dissenting voice, granted
new enterprises deserved rights, that
there might be ghost of show for the
cause it unmanly but steadily cham
pioned iu vain Witness the following
from its columns this morning:
Mayor Blanding has signed the bridge
railway ordinances. A motion to recon.
slider would have been in order on Mon
day and the mayor didn't propose TO
leave that sort of door open.
Does the Union take the members of
the Rock island common council for a
set of nonentities? Does it think that any
one of the aldermen would move to re
consider what he and every one of the
other councilmen had voted for. after
having had ample time to consider and
act wisely uponf Such reflections must
be pleasant for the Rock Island aldermen,
even coming from defeated quarter that
has manlfestly entertained warming
that there yet might be glimmer o.
hope. The Union is fool to think such
things, much less express them.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-28

The bean bag game. which was crude
novelty year or two ago, has ''evoluted"
to the dignity of highly ornate society
pastime. Bean bag parties promise to be
popular this winter among young people.
Each player is provided with a fancy
bean bag, the colors of no two being
alike. A board about three feet long and
two feet wide, with hole in it six inches
square, is placed 81 snting against the
wall. The bags are thrown from the end
of the room, and whoever throws through
the hole the greatest number of times
gets the prize bag corresponding in color
to his or her own. The greatest fun con-
sists in opening the prize bags. Some
times they contain peanuts and some
times bonbons, or even lace handkers
chiefs, or almost ANYTHING.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-28

The steamer Helen Mar put into port
Yesterday from the north, having a nota-
BILE party of excursionists on board. They
left Reeds landing, at the foot of Lake
Pepin, the first of last week, the steamer
having raft of lumber in tow for Fort
Madison. The steamer Lotus accompa-
MED as tender. The Helen Mar is fitted
luxurousls by the Knapp-Stout lumber
company and their guests on excursions.
The head of the party is James Stout, son
of the junior partner of the firm, who is
one of the wealthest young men in the
northwest, beside being one of the bes,
business men his branch of commerce
knows. His companions on the trip are
A. fainter, P. B. Wilson, Mrs Messen
ger, Mrs. La Point, Mrs Mead, Mis-.
Aggie Wilson and Philip Wilson, of Me
nominee, Wis.,; Mrs. Cassidy, daughte
and son, of Reeds Landing, Iowa; Mis-
Susie Morgan. of Eau Claire, Wis Johr
Gilbert and sister, of Burlington. Yes
terday afternoon they drove about tn
three cities, finishing by tour of tht
island of Rock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-28

HAVEN, Iowa, Sept. 25.-When we ar
rive here last Thursday it was raining
and consequently we could not look
around very much before we wrote our
letter concerning our trip. The farm OF
E. W. Wilson is twelve and one-half
miles south of Haven and consists of
eighty acres, which is devoted TO con-
siderable extent to raising small truck.
Wilson, with the assistance of his half
brother E. E. Camp, have some of the
finest vegetables that we have ever seen,
and although the rye may look fishv. yet
the dimensions are correct. There is
about three fourths of and acre of onions
and they expect to have 800 bushels.
We measured some of them which meas
ured sixteen and three>fourths inches
around and down to thirteen and one
half inches; there is 300 bushels of this
kind. The beets are simply young Jum-
hos. They measured from twenty one to
twenty.four inches in circumference and
some long reds were twenty-eight inches
long and twelve and ne-half around.
We measured one small reddish which
was fifteen inches long and eleven inches
around. 1t was q scrub that had been
eft in the garden. There were also some
small carrots which measured from eleven
to three inches around and fifteen to six
teen inches long. Mangoes measured
thirteen and fourteen inches around and
twenty one to twenty-three inches long.
There is one squash on poor ground
which measured fifty>six inches around
and weighed over eighty pounds. 1t is
the largest we have ever seen Of the kind
The potatoes are the best ever raised in
this or any other state for the size of the
patch. They have about six acres, from
which they expect to dig 1900 bushels
They have one patch from which We dug
few bushels and they averaged ten hills
to the bushel. They are a uniform size;
will average seven inches long and the
same in circumference; smooth and nice
as any we ever saw.
Corn is good crop. Wilson has one
| piece which IS so large that W. D. Camp,
six footer, can not jump and reach the
ears; they will average twelve and four
teen inches long.
We visited VIM McEnnis, former
business man of Hillsdale He has one
of the finest farms in Tama county. His
crops are good. He has some gourds
which he uses for catching sap of the
maple trees. some of which are five feet
around, and will hold five or six gallons
This section of the country is billy and
the farms are cut up some by small
sloughs which furnish good hay.
IRA MARTIN.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-28

The Coal Valley democracy INDUCED
in a regular jubilee last evening, there
being the largest outpouring of people
the town has ever experienced at polit-
ical meeting. Ex Supervisor John Bar
ten, presided, and able speeches on the
great issues which are agitating the pub
lie mind were delivered by City Attorney
VIM. McEniry, of this city, and Mr..
Eugene Lewis, of Moline.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-28
NOW FOR THE VlADUCT.
The Next Move in the Interests of
Progress.
Let the Council Continue its Good
Work and Order the Needed PrOtec.
ton at the Bridge Approaches.

When asked by Democrat Gazette re.
porter at Davenport the other evening,
if he had arrived at any determination as
to the mode of crossing the railroad
tracks near the government bridge, Pres
ident Holmes, of the street syndicate, re
piled;
"Oh, yes, there will be no trouble
about that"
"Will you build a viaductf"
mo, there is no need of that-not Just
yet. | can arrange it with Mr. Cable
There will be no difficulty about crossing
there in perfect safety. Why, see how
our lines cross tracks in Chicagol AT the
place over the river you refer to. there
are how many tracks? Well, there are
places in Chicago where we cross twenty
to thirty tracks have been doing it for
years, and have never had bit of trou-
BILE. OF course there is delay of a car
now and then, but our business is not in
terfered with materially, neither is the
public incommoded much. @. no. the
crossing at the place oyer the river will
be all right"
Mr.. Holmes then referred to the enter
prise in which he had engaged here as
something which will not only be made
to pay the company, but will tell for the
prosperity of the three cities. Why, if
the people are not here to make our bus
mess pay, We must bring people here and
make it pay, that is all. There is no
other side to that question. There IS al,
most unlimited means behind the COM
pany | represent, and if further invests
ments are necessary for our benefit here
they will be made. No-not in more
railroads, but in business enterprises of
another kind That is the way We did in
Indianapolis. Look how that city has
grown since. The better facilities you
have for intercourse the more your town
/ will grow Look at suburban places all
about Chicago Englewood, for instance.
Until that place obtained cheap amp plen'
tiful street railway facilities, how dead it
was. Now look at it. There are other
places which were like it, but we gave
them railway facilities. and they are
growing fast"
The ARGUS favors viaduct ovel
the tracks TO the bridge approach
as the only absolutely safe way o
getting over the tracks. The ARGUS ha,
urged this. now necessary Improvement
for some time, and the city council cal
in its wisdom, do nothing better than Il
order its construction. The city will no
be obliged to pay for it, but the steam
railroads which cause the danger SHOULD
aud will. The ARGUS urges the buildin!
of the viaduct for several reasons:
1t will do away with ali possible dan
ger.
1t will prevent the delay constantly Oc
curing on account of switching in tn
different yards.
II will make the union depot an as
sured thing.
1t will remove any obstacle to the c.
R. l. & P road running its trains dow
town as it should.
1t will add one more evidence of enter
prise and progress to the appearances c
the city.
The ARGUS urges that the council TAX
action looking as to what course to pun
sue in having this much needed improve
ment provided, and until such day as
is provided order gates placed on eitht
side of the tracks.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-28
when Grover Goes In Again.

" hen 6fONtr UOcs AH Ae
rusE-when Johnny Comes Marching Home.
In eighteen hundred and eighty-four,
Hurrah, hurrah:
Cleveland swept the white house moor,
Hurrah, boys. hurrah;
And again he II man the ship OF state,
With the grand Old Roman as his mate;
And well all feel gay, boys,
When Grover goes in again.
In eighteen hundred and eighty eight,
Hurrah. hurrah;
The reps are for free whisky straight,
Hurrab, boys, hurrah:
And tho they may raise the free trade cry
We're going to knock them sky high;
And wen all feel gay, boys,
When Grover goes in again.
They nominated Chinese Ben,
Hurrah. hurrah;
Who said, just shoot the laboring men;
Hurrah, boys, hurrah;
But now he pnt on his grandpa's pants,
And for protection loudly rante;
And we'll all ieel gay, boys,
when Grover goes in again.
The reps are getting very thin,
Hurrah, hurrah;
They are hungry and they're wanting in,
Hurrah boys, hurrah;
But while they for free whisky shout,
You bet we're going 10 keep them out;
And well all feel gay, boys,
When Grover goes il again.
The republican party's gone to rack,
Hurrah. hurrah;
The whisky plank has broke its back;
Hurrah. boys, hnrrah
Now, Democrats, come In your might,
And well bury the old wreck out of sight;
And we'll all feel gay, boys,
When Grover goes in again.
Warren Co. Qll.) Record.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-28
BRIEFLETS.
Campaign candles at MAYS.

Shmp5lSD Cduults ut may ).
The famous Templetons tonight.
Quite heavy frost this morning
Dressed chickens at F. G Young's.
Choice bananas at C. C. Truesdale's
Choice cranberries at F. G. Young's.
California peaches and pears at Mays.
Nice sweet potatoes at F. G. Young's.
Crawford Michigan peaches at Mays
THE Mikado" tonight by the Temple
tons
Nice Crawford peaches at c. C. Trues-
dale's.
Chickens and turkeys dressed 10 order
at Mays.
Choice Michigan peaches and grapes at
Longs.
Fresh oysters and celery at F. CO
Young's.
Caulilower, spinach and head lettuce
at Mays only.
Mr.. and Mrs. E w Hurst are expected
home this evening
The famous Templeton Opera company
of thiriy-three people at the theatre to-
night.
Mr.. James Taylor, of Taylor Ridge,
was caller at the ARGUS Office today.
Hon VIM Prentiss and NJ. J. McEni-
~, ESQ, speak at Taylor Ridge tonight.
Hon. II. V. Fisher. of Geneseo, was
in the city today looking after his politi,
cal fences.
The motors were abandoned on the
Union street railway by the Holmes syn
dictate yesterday.
VIM. Bell, whose home is in St. Louis,
and who is Rock Island county pioneer,
is visiting in the city.
The republicans may capture the city
tomorrow, but the democrats will have il
all right on election day.
The Island City club meets tonight an d
President Looney urges large attend
snce, as he has some good news 10 i'm.
part.
Tomorrow being the Festival of st
Michaels and all Angels. there will be ser
vices at Trinity church in the morning a
9 o'clock.
Messrs. c. B. Holmes and R. S. Denis
of the street car syndicate, left for Chi
cago last evening. They will return
again in few days.
The most beautiful colored fires for Il
Eliminating are those made by Frank Mad
Ter. the chemist They are cheaper. burr
longer and brighter than the ordinsr,
fires.
Mr.. James S Robertson. the forme
steward of the Rock Island county poo
farm, has gotten quite enough of kansa
already, and has changed his iocatio
from Wichita to Council Bluffs, Iowa
e The Dsvenports play benefit gam
e with Omaha tomorrow and all on this sic
d of the river who desire to see good ba!
ir ball maintained in this vicinity next ye'
10 with a good club in the field should a
is tend.
In another place on this page can
" seen the advertisement of Champion
he Co., who have received their annu
tn stock of novelties for the fall trade; ais
,g the latest books of every description. !
wall paper Champion can show you
large stock to select from.
,s Mr.. Geo. Ssvsdge has purchased d
h "Tivoli" sample room. formerly conduc
a ed by NJ. Magrum, and will continue 4
10 business in first class style, always ha
ne ing the best wines, liquors and cigar
he Mr.. Ed. Hill, for many years the gen
a manager of the St. James hotel bar
at Davenport, will assist Mr.. Savadge.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-28

Mrs. Theresa Hartz died at her resi-
dence. 1910 Fourth avenue, at O'Clock
last evening, after years suffering.
Mrs. Hsrtz was born in Germany in 1888
and came to Rock Island fifteen years
ago. She was widow and the mother
of eight children-Ben c., of the firm of
Hartz & Bahnsen; Mrs. Buettner. Adolph,
Augusta. Julius, Willie, Emma and Dora.
The funeral will take place from the res
idence at . p. m. on Sunday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-28

The great Templeton Opera company
which appears at Harper's theatre tonight
with its well drilled chorus and full orr
chestra in the ''Mikado," played to the
largest weeks business recently in the
Criterion theatre at Chicago it ever had.
Rock Island theatre-goers should appre-
cia,e this fact and govern themselves ac-
cordinol
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-28

The average length OF life is on the in
crease. The science of medicine has made
great progress; many diseases are now
controlled that were formerly thought in
durable The greatest discovery is DR..
Bigelow's Cure, which cures consump-
ton in stages that other remedies are of
no benefit. Coughs, colds, Group, whoop-
ing cough, bronchitis, and all throat and
lung diseases speedily and safely Price
80 cents and 81. of druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-28

The Burlington route. G., B. & Q. R.
R., will sell from principal stations on its
lines, on Tuesdays, September 18th
and 25th, and Oct 9th and 23d, harvest
excursion tickets at half rates to the
farming regions of the west. southwest
and northwest. For tickets and further
inform alton concerning these excursions
call on your nearest c., B. & @. ticket
agent, or address p s. Eustis, Gen. Pass.
and Ticket agent, Chicago.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-28

The Lshiff case. which occupied the
larger portion of the present week in the
circuit court. is said to have eliminated
in decidedly unpleasant affair
in the Lahiff domestic circles, which is to
be Investigated in the police court this
afternoon.
Charles Miller. Joseph Huber, Andrew
Brady and A. Studer were all in the
police court last evening charged witt
violating the ordinance pertaining to dos
taxes. Each was fined "a and costs.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-28

1t has now become the general belief
that c. Ii. Read. the Fifth avenue grocer
who has been missing for about week,
has gone TO parts unknown and that his
wife will, in the course of time, follow
him. A number of the local creditors
have attached the store. and various of
his customers have been garnished for
the amount of their accounts with him.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-28

The mother and brother of Mary NJ.
Patten, deceased. (whose maiden name
was Nettlebush) supposed to live in or
about Rock Island. are requested to write
to Fry & Babb at "a LaSalle street, Chi
cago, who desire information to aid them
in proving her heirship and finding her
property so as to close up her estate in
the probate court of Cook county.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-28
LOCAL NOTICES.
Oysters at Krell & Maths.


Ice cream at Krell & Maths.
Oysters served in all styles, also by the
can. at Kreli & Maths.
One, or suit Of rooms for rent. Enquire
at 1925 Second avenue.
Standard pianos for sale cheap by G..
r. Housed, e404 Vine street.
Step in to Krell & Mathis and get a
dish of fresh oysters. They serve them
upfn all styles.
Six room house to rent on Sixth ave-
nue., between Nineteenth and Twentieth
streets. Enquire of E. W. Hurst.
]. H. Yore offers his desirable resi-
dence property. at 1104 First avenue, Tor
sale or rent Good barn on the premises.
For terms inquire of ]. NJ. Buford.
Insure in the Boylston Insurance Co. of
Boston, Mass. organized 1879. Assets
nearly 81, 100000. E. W. Hurst, agent.
Office over Rock Island National Bank.
Barth 4 Babeoek, Dentists.
No, 1874 Second avenue. Special atten
ton paid to saving the natural teeth and
inserting teeth without plates,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-28

A ChaIIenge.
DEMOCRATIC HEADQUARTERS,
ROCK ISLAND, Ill Sept IS. 1888.

DEMOCRATIC HEADQUARTERS,
Rock ISLAND, Ill, Sept Is. 1888.
To Howard Well, Chairman Republican County
Committee. Rock Island, Ill.
By authority of the democratic county
committee, herewith offer to the repub.
lican county committee through you, a
challenge for joint discussion of the
tariff and the fifty three cent state
tax in the following places: Cor
dova, Port Byron, Hampton, Car.
bon Cliff, Moline, Rock Island, Coal
Valley and Reynolds, or at such other
places as may be agreed upon.
This discussion to be between our cans
dldate for states attorney, VIM. McEniry,
and your candidate, Patrick OMara, the
time to be arranged by the respective
county committees.
GEO. W. VINToN,
Chairman Democratic County Com.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-28
Chairman Democratic Coun


The hospital guild acknowledge with
thanks the following donations in mon
ey: Mrs. Cornelius Lynde, S25; Mr.. P
L. Mitchell, $50; Deborah Society, SEQ
M. C. HOFFMAN, Sec.
Union please copy,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-28

Mr.. C. Schreiner has furnished plans
for enlarging and improving the Ninth
street NJ. e. church and putting it on a
more solid foundation, so to speak. The
specifications call for handsome stone
basement, twelve foot extension in the
rear and trust roof, giving the edi6ce a
much more churchly appearance than at
present. The cost of the Improvements
will be about $4,000, and the congregs-
ton meets tonight to act upon the mat
ter
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-28

Among the dead letters this year was
one addressed to Charles Dickens, the
lecturer, requesting copy of your
latest novel. Cricket on the Hearth. >"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-28

The delicious fragrance, refreshing
GOODNESS. and soft beauty impaired TO the
skin by PozzOni's Powder, cOmmends it
to all ladies.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-28

A New York street merchants sign
roads ''Lemenaid."
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-28

List Of letters uncaed for at the Postoffice at
Rock Island. Rock Island county, lllnois,
SEPT. %, 1888.
Babcock Geo S Pattin VIM
Davis Mary Park j G
Hallers Albert Perkins James L
Heelmander Mrs Maud Petersen " Trans Co
Hendersee Mike Perine Capt Saliva A
Holden August Price Geo W
Immelk Henry Reid rs
Irvine " Richtman Mrs VIM
Irving II Rohrs Sophie
Lewis KIP Saxton q Oliver Messrs
Mcdonald Charlie A Sydenstricker Mrs NJ
PoREIaN.
Nelson Heinrich
Give the number Of tue list when calling for
advertised letters. A. HUESING. P. II.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-28

"And how is your littls brother George,
FlossieT'
Hes dead, thank yous1Harper's Bazaar.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-28

Six Per Cent Loans
By the Rock Island Building association
Tuesday, Oct. 2, 1888
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-28

Union please copy.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-27
The Red Adam and Eve.

Intimately associated with Manitou's
Landing, Gate and Wigwam, in the leg
end of creation, stands one more OF these
natural curiosities Of Mackinac island.
1t is known as Lovers Leap and has
been the subject Of more %romancing than
any other of the island celebrities. The
prettiest modern conception is that which
represents M Indian girl watching here
for the return of her lover from the war
path. His comrades appear without
him, saying that he was slain. His
faithful maiden sings her death song here
upon this pinnacle, and leaps into the
lake to oyertake her lover in the land Of
spirits.
But the ancient legend of creation has
the most natural and comulote eXplana-
ton ever given of the origin OF Lovers
Leap. The red Adam was driven from
the island by IN evil minded angel, who
was enamored of the red Eve, and she,
having denounced the angel rs devil"
with whom she could not be compelled
to remain longer than to express her hate
Of him. fled like wind as it wantons
down from far Waugoshanee,n and
leaped from the cliff. Her banished
mate, who was padding sorrowfully
along the shore and saw her fall. urged
his canoe forward and saved her life: and
Manitou restored them to the island
and banished the angel from heaven.
He fell to the under world of bad spirits,
and there became a great leader and the
father of the white race Of beings called
men, who, filled with the hatred of their
father toward the red Eve, have never
ceased to work for the ruin of her de-
scendants. This remarkable legend of
creation has made ''the Island a holy
land to me, and shows more plausibly
than anything l have ever found, a re-
l~ationship between the North American
Indians and the ancient inhabitants Of
the eastern hemisphere: while Lovers
Leap stands as prehistoric evidence that
love is as old as the human heart
Charles Ellis in American Magazine.