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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-20
THE CHANGE OF THE CAPITAL.
Other Papers Agitate the Question
of Location OF the National Seat
af -Arguments.

Other Papers Agttate the Question
of Location OF the National Seat
OF Observation-Disclosures
The Burlington Ha,ckeye has nearly a
column article headed Capital Remov-
air which gives good and strong reasons
for the removal of the capital from the
banks of the Potomac to some place near
the center of the union, and says "the
only real argument against removal is
simply inertia. That is to say things are
as they are because they are. That, of
course, is fatalistic, and is not really in
telligent argument, but when taken in
connection with the pecuniary consider
atoms involved in the change. the enor-
nous expense of abandoning the present
capital and erecting of public buildings
elsewhere-the fatalistic argument is on
vantage ground--and things are likely to
be, because they are"
To this the Davenport Tribune re-
plies:
Our contemporary says some ambitious
up-river towns are distressing themselves
over this question and want the capital.
1t could say good word for Burlington,
and all that, but does not seem hopeful
of removal of the capitol. Well. that
is a mere question of time. The removal
will be made one of these DAYS. and just
so soon as the west demands it. and can
unite on point where the capital shall
go. IL is in our power even now. The
Tribune has already changed the ques,
ton from one of ridicule to serious con-
sideration, as even the Hdlokeye'S able
article proves, for il does not treat the
subject in a vein of levity. In advocate
ing Davenport or this Rock Island local
ity as the most desirable spot should n
change be made, aside from the facts
we have given to sustain the posi-
ton, il was an object to call out just
what has happened the support of
papers in other localities for their advan-
tsges. etc. This makes talk. and discus
sion keeps the question Of removal alive.
1t chokes off ridicule. and gets people TO
thinking why not remove the capital?
The Hasokeye's idea and ideal of west>
ern capital is Nauvoo. I'll. The town is
almost gone. only village survives. the
once prosperous young city. but the
site is left, and there is not a more de-
lightful, more desirable place on the Mis-
sissippi river for a great city, or for the
seat of government of great republic.
1t is truly the ideal place for a
magnificent seat of power of the best
government and the greatest country on
the face of the earth" All very correct,
but this locality can ego it one better
all the same. Yet this shows the whole
subject is an open question, and not one
to be swept aside either by sneers or rid
icule.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-20
THE CONTRACT LET.
The CITY Council Entru SITS the Paw
ing of second Avenue 60 Atkinson Il
Ol0f-.-The Special Meeting.

ing of second Avenue 90 Atkinson 4
Olor-.-The speeiai Meeting.
CRY COUNCIL Room, Rock ISLAND
June 10 The city council met in spec
ial session at 8 p. M. Mayor McConochi,
presiding and all the aldermen presen
except Scott, Edwards and Corken.
Alderman Hampton, from the commit
tee to whom was referred the bids for III,
paving OF Second avenue. reported il
OlOf, without indicating which of the
different kinds of brick specified should
be used. The report was adopted unan
imously. 1t is as follows:
"Your committee to whom was re-
ferred the bids for the paving OF Second
avenue, would beg leave to report we
have carefully considered the same and
recommend that the contract be awarded
| to Atkinson & Olof. whose bid is fol
Galesburg BRICK $1.64 for square yard
Bardolph. 81 So. Cuba, $1.75: Bloom.
ington, 81 "a; Louisiana limestone 5s
cents per lineal foot; Berea sandstone
So cents The committee makes no rec
ommendation as to what brick shall bt
used. The Cuba brick is the lowest; we
have but one sample aud that was pro-
cured after the committee met. The com.
mittee differed in opinion as to the merits
of the bricks. We would therefore SUBJ
nit the question to your honorable body
for your action. We will also refer the
curb stone bids for your action"
Alderman Schnell moved that the prop
osition for Galesburg brick or brick equal
in every respect to the samples of Gales,
burg brick submitted. be adopted. Al.
derman Negus off, red an amendment,
limiting the choice to Gslesburg and
Bloomington brick. in the discretion OF
the street and alley committee. Amend.
ment accepted.
Mayor McConochie called on William
Atkinson, of the firm of Atkinson &
Oloff. for information as to the differen,
kinds of brick mentioned in their bids
Mr.. Atkinson vouched for the excellence
of all the bricks mentioned except the
Cuba, which he knew little about.
Alderman Hetter moved as substitute
that the committee haye specimens of the
Galesburg. Bloomington and Bardolpt
bricks tested at Rock Island Arsenal. ant
that they designate to the contractor the
best brick.
After discussions, all motions and
amendments were Withdrawn, and AL,
derman Lsrkin moved that Galesburs
brick he named. Alderman III moved
as amendment"or brick equally as good.
which was lost. Alderman Schroede,
moved that the brick be either Gales
burg or Bloomington. This amendment
was adopted unanimously.
Alderman III moved that the limeston,
curbing proposed in Atkinson 81 Oloff'
bid be formerly adopted. Carried un
animously.
Alderman Schroeder moved that tn,
city attorney and street and alley com
mittee be instructed to draw up con
tract with Atkinson & Oloff, to be sub
mitted to the next meeting, and that At
kinson 81 Oloff be notified to presen
bonds, etc, at that time. Adopted.
Alderman Schnell moved that tn,
check, ETC., of the unsuccessful bidder
be returned to them with thanks. Car
ried.
Adjourned.
RosERT KoEHLER, City Clerk.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-20

The usual treatment of catarrh is very
unsatisfactory, as thousands of despair.
ing patients can testify. On this oint
trustworthy medical writer saws:
Proper local treatment is positively nee
cessary to success. but many, if not most
OF the remedies in general use by physi.
clans afford but temporary benefit A
cure cannot certainly be expected from
snuffs. powders, douches and washes. -
Ely's Cream Balm is remedy which
combines the important requisites of
quick action. specific curative power
with perfect safety and pleasantness to
the patient.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-20
CROCKETT'S CHALLENGE.
Him Against TIMBER for S5OO-His
Money Posted.

Rockford Register.)
Mr.. Crockett, owner of Star Hamble>
tonia, has become stirred up by the talk
among horsemen as to the respective
merits of his horse and TIMBER, owned by
Mr.. McKesson. He now comes out with
a challenge, which, if accepted, means
that big crowd will witness a good race
and that worthy institution, the hospital.
will receive a nice donation Here Is the
business like way Mr.. Crockett writes:
heard yesterday that TIMBER wanted
to trot Star race this coming Fourth of
July. Now / will endeavor to accommo-
date the hackers of this horse and will
agree to trot him threesin-five race, ac>
cording to the National trotting rules,
over the Rockford track for a purse of
$500, $3.50 aside and gate money, and
will donate 90 per cent of the gate money
To the city hospital. l will leave $3.50
with Mr.. George Woodruff, at the Second
National bank, for Mr.. McKesson and
his hackers to cover until Thursday of
this week. As there has been so much
said about the speed Of these two horses,
/ hope now we will have a put up or
shut up" p. NJ. CROCKETT.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-20

In the p lrsuit OF the gooa things OF
his world we anticipate too much; we
eat out the heart and sweetness of world.
ly pleasures by delightful forethought OF
them. The results obtained from the use
OF DIR. Jones' Red Glover Tonic far exceed
all claims. 1t cures dyspepsia, and al
stomach, liver, kidney and bladder
troubles. L is perfect tonic, appetizer
blood purifier, sure cure for sgue and
malarial diseases. Price, SO cents, OF
druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-20
100 Ladies w.ntsd.

And 100 men to call on any druggist for
q free trial package of Lanes Family
Medicine, The great root and herb remes
dy. discove red by DIR. 6ilas Lane, while in
the Rocky mountains. For diseases of
the blood. liver and kidneys it is q posi-
tive cure. For constipation and clearing
up the complexion it does wonders.
Children ike it. Everyone praises it.
Large size package. SO cents. At all
druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-20
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals will be received at the Git,
CLERKS office. city of Rock Island, till 6 O'Clock
p M the first day of July, A. ID. 1885, for the fill
ing and grading furnishing and setting curbing
laying sidewalk around Spencer square. ALA
furnishing and laying twenty inch tile along tn,
sonth 81 e Of said square connecting with sewe
at the corner OF Third avenue and Nineteenth
street and back and fill the same To grade Tn,
sidewalk to be eight feet wide, the inside line o
walk To be on the let line.
Bids will be received for brick laid on edge. OF
their fiat, tile or cement
Also for the furnishing and laying brick side
walk on their fiat, eight feet wide. without curb
ing, around Gurnsey or Franklin square. Specifi
cations on file at the City Clerks Office The 1,
reserves the right to reject any or all bids
Rock Island, ILL.,, June IL, 1889
ROBERT KOEHLER City Clerk
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-20
SHERIFFs SALE.

By virtue of an execution and fee bill No. 625l
issued out OF the clerks office OF the circuit conr
OF Rock Island county, and state Of Illinois, and
10 me directed. whereby am commanded to make
the amount OF q certain Judgment recently OBJ
tanned against Bernardus Vankirkhoye and in fayo,
OF 8. W: Wheelock for use OF Gustaf Swensson
ont OF the lands. tenements, goods and chattels
OF the said defendant, Bernardus Vankirkhove
have levied upon the following property to-wit
All that certain tract or parcel OF land situated
IN the county of Rock Island and in the state of
Illinois known and described as follows, to-wit
bee1nning on the west side Of lot No. seventeen,
90, In Woods third (Srd) addition to the town
OF Moline at point which 1898 chains (263k
Ieep north OF the southwest corner Of said lot
NO. seventeen, 40; thence west war. Q 48 east
one hundred and fifty t150) feet; thence to the
highway; thence south along said highway fifteen
sl5) feet; thence east one hundred and fifty 15O)
rect; thence north fifteen (l5) feet to the place
OF beginning. being the same premises conveyed
to Bemardus Vankirkhove by Consistent Van VAN.
Deke and Elizabeth Van Wambeke, his wife, by
their deed dated December 10, 1860, and rec rded
IN the registry OF deeds of said county of Rock
No. 80.
Therefore, according to said command 1 shall ex-
rose Tor sale at public auction all the right title and
interest OF the above named Bernardns Vankirk
move In and TO the above described property on
saturday, the 29th day of june 1885, at 10 O'Clock
a. m. at the north door of the court house in the
city or Rock Island, in the county of Rock Island
and state of Illinois, for cash in hand 10 satisfy
said execution and fee bill
dated at Rock Island this 5th day of June,
q ID. 1883 Il. s. SILVIS,
Sheriff Of Rock Island county, Illinois
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-20

Who OF us are wltnout trouble be they
small or larger The blessings of health
are best appreciated when we are sich
and in pain. A hacking cough. q severk
cold, or any throat or lung disease are
very troublesome; but all of these may be
quickly and permanently cured by DR..
Bigelow's Cure. Safe and pleasant for
children. Price 90 cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-20
FOURTH OF JULY
Black Hawks
Watch Tower.
GRAND HOLIDAY
Display Of Fireworks
in the evening, including the fol-
lowing pieces:

in the evening, including the fol-
lowing pieces:
Sigual Maroon. exploding at great height with
tremendous report,
Pilot Balloon % feet in circumference. carry
ing powerful magnesium light
10 Prismatic Lights, giving varied and charmin Q
effects.
Battery OF Roman Candles, colored stars.
II Rockets colored stars
Rockets, Nanhatten Beach tints
Rockets, Asteroids, detaching Dating stars
Rockets, Pains Prize Asteroids each uetach-
ing three floating stars, changing color several
times, and finishing with silver star
Golden Tonrbillions, forming cascades of fire
. Jack-n-the Boxes. with eruptions of varied
amusing fireworks,
Nests of Fiery Cobras
Batteries, exploding mines of crackers
"A Roman Candles, emitting stars of latest
Pains Special Shslls, ~ inches in diameter
Pans Special Shells So inches in diameter
with lasting novelties and effects.
Blazing sun, centered with a revolving iris
wheel.
/ True Lovers Knot
Caprice Wheel, with continuous and eccentric
reversible mutations.
/ Revolving Wheel, surmounted by coronet
Of golden gerbs.
l Flying Pigeon, with rapid flights from place
10 place, and returning.
jet of Jewels, throwing a column of color
high in the air.
Huge Golden Fountain forming an immense
column of fiery spay
Motto Device lselected
dozen Port Fires, for lighting.
Flying Fish.
The Devil among Tailors, very exciting.
Elephant Balloon.
Air Balloon
Bird Balloon.
100 Prismactic Fairyland Lamps.
All seats free.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-20
The Hoststter Stomach Butter People Score
Another Victory.

In the United States Circuit Court for
the southern district of New York, Judge
Shipman handed down an opinion few
days ago in the suit of the owners of the
trade marks covering Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters against Arnold Theller and
Cornell Theller, the compounders located
on Vesey street, New York City, IN
which 1t was decided that, although the
defendants made use of their own names
on the labels affixed to the bottles con-
tanning bitters prepared by them,
yet as they were evidently designed to
initiate the Hostetter labels, they were
infringers. and perpetual injunction
was granted and an accounting of dams
ages ordered, together with the cost of
the suit 1t is the evident intention of
the Hostetter people to protect their
valuable trade mark against all infrin-
Oera
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-20
II 10 Abominable!

to 60 through life with "snags" in the
mouth. Accountable not more to the suf.
ferer than his friends. Buy Sozodont
and cleanse the teeth which remain. or.
better still, use it now and save your
teeth. Sozod ont is economical.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-20
LOCAL NOTICES.

For Rent-Two rooms over my mer-
chant tailoring establishment
j. T. DIXON.
A. ID. Huesing, real estate and insur.
ance agent. Office No. 1908 Second ave,
nue., Rock Island.
The Royal Insurance company, of Eng
land, has the largest surplus of any fire
insurance company in the world. A. D.
Huesing, agent. Office No. 1908 Second
avenue, Rock Island.
Insure in the Boylston Insurance Co.,
of Boston, Mass. organized 1872. As
sets nearly $1.OOO.OOO E. w. Hurst
agent. Office over Rock Island National
bank.
Collins Bros, the contractors and
builders, have moved their shop into the
rink building, on Sixteenth street and
Fifth avenue. where they will be ready
to receive orders for all kinds of carpen-
ter work.
Barth Babcock, Dentists.
No. 1724 Second avenue. Special atten.
ton paid to saving the natural teeth and
inserting teeth without plates.
Surety on Bonds.
Those who are required to give bonds
in positions of trust, and who desire to
avoid asking friends to become their
sureties, or who may wish to relieve
friends from further obligations as bonds
man, should apply to the agent of the
American Surety Co.. of New York.
ED. LIEBERKNECHT,
General Insurance Agent.
Rock Island, III.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-20
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

Estat. of Patrick H. Egan, deceased
The undersigned having been appointed admin
istrator Of the estate Of Patrick II. Egan, late
OF the county of Rock Island. state of Illinois de-
ceased, hereby gives notice that he will appear
before the county court OF Rock Island county, al
the office Of the clerk Of said court in the city OF
Rock Island, at the September term, on the first
Monday in September next at which time al
persons having claims against said estate are no
titled and requested to attend for the purpose OF
having the same adjusted. All persons indebted
to said estate are requested TO make immediate
payment TO the undersigned.
Dated this 18th day of June, A. D. 1889.
MICHAEL j. HIGGINS, Administrator
juee 19-3w
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-20

Fourteen dry lots on four years time,
with six per cent per annum, to any one
wishing to build this summer.
B. DAVENPORT.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-20

A Syracuse IN. " newsboy wants
$4,000 damages because q man called
him q sw ndler for exchanging an old
paper for new one.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-20

A western journal communicates the
interesting fact that pie parties, much in
vogue in that section, are usually fol-
lowed by pepsin picnics.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-20

What Is more attractive than q pretty
ace with fresh, bright complexion Re
For 1t use Pozzoni's powder.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-20

The judges of the Lackawanna county
PENN court recently adjourned to the
roadside to try case. The judges sat on
a log.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-20

II all the telephone wires in this coun-
try were stretched in continuous line
they would reach seven times around the
earth
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-20
SCHooL ELECTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday the a5tl
day OF June, A. ID. 1889. an election will be bel,
at the Wide Awake Hose House in Court Hous,
square in the city Of Rock Island for three mem.
bers OF the Board of Education, viz: Two mem
bers for the term OF three years. and one member
Tor the unexpired term Of j. H Yore removed
which election will be opened at O'Clock in tn,
morning and continue open until z O'Clock in tn,
afternoon of that day
ROBERT KoEHLER, City Clerk
Dated June II, 1889.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-20
Intelligence Column.

A YOUNG MAN WITH GOOD RECOMEN
1Adatlons wants a situation in private family (,
take care OF horses, etc. Address John Ellison
Mohhe. june 13
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-20

For Rent-Two rooms over my mer-
chant tailoring establishment.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1889-04-10
"A Question with Two Sides.

Mr. Sheppard. the president of the
Philadelphia board of education. says:
1T is. in my estimation, a mistake to
put a woman in. charge of school Not
that l would cast any reflection upon
those who now hold such positions, for
their duties are performed as we'll as they
can be by woman; but in the very ma
ture of things a man would be better
qualified to hold the position, and to
bring up the pupils in the way they
should go. not only from an educational
point of view. but from moral one as
well. A man can reason with a boy
about matters that some female teachers
would not care to talk about" But, OH
the other hand, a woman can reason
with girl about some matters that
male teacher would not care to talk
about.-True Flag.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1889-04-10
"Green.s Funeral Tune."

The Listener knows a distinguished
musical critic who has a plSyful side to
his character and, who, for instance, had
the performance of 'Verdi's Requiem
Mass" down on his budget of memo
randa the other day as Green's funeral
tune" At the hall the Listener encoun-
tered the great critic as he was coming
out.
"How did you like it?" asked the List
ener.
sit was great; | think never heard
the tune played SO we'll in my life.
And he passed on Just behind the
Listener were two good looking girls,
who had been in state of perfunctory
rapture over the performance. One of
them whispered to her companions:
"Did you hear what that man called
the requiem? A tune! How perfectly
shockingl should think people so ig-
norant as that would stay away from
concertsy Boston Transcript
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1889-04-10
They Got the Pig.

Speaking of the toll gate near the
pool, which was the last on the old Bos-
ton and Albany line to be torn down, re-
calls to memory an amusing incident
which old DIR. Shaw. its keeper, used to
relate.
Shaw used to travel with an old ven
triloquist by the name of Potter some
years before he began to tend the gate,
apd he was pretty clever magician, the
doctor was. so the two hitched up well
together.
Well, the story goes that Potter and
Shaw were riding m 'Reub' Underwood's
coach over the Monsoon and Southbridge
line, and the vehicle was crowded with
passengers who considered themselves
pretty high toned folks, and guess they
really were.
At any rate when the stage arrived
at Southbridge they all got out and went
into the tavern there to get dinner. The
party sat down at the table and Potter,
the ventriloquist, who was a stranger to
all excepting Shaw, came in after taking
a sip of ''toddy" and sat down also at the
same table. A roast pig was brought in
on platter by the servant and set upon
the table, and just after one member Of
the party had finished saying grace and
began carving the pig, it squealed ter
rifically, and the majority of the mem
bers Of the party not knowing that
Potter was ventriloquist, as l said,
thought for moment that the pig was
alive, and after screeching and scream
ing, the carver simultaneously throwing
his knife and fork across the dining
room, got up and left the table, leaving
Potter and Shaw to finish the pig
Boston Globe
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1889-04-10
He Still Lives.

He stood on the steps of the City Hall
yesterday and blew his nose and wiped
his eyes and steadied himself by one of
the stone columns, and when he was
asked if he were ill he replied;
''You bet I'm fill Tain't in the body,
but right here-right here in the hearth
"Are you subject to heart trouble?"
"You betl Hearts allus been troubled.
That's why drink"
"Have you been drinkingY'
"Course | have. I'm three drinks
high. That's why l cry. When get
about half drunk feel SO sad and lone.
some that wouldn't give frozen ba-
mana to live another day."
"Do you feel that way now?"
Il do | don't care to live another
minute. I'd welcome death with out
stretched armsr'
Poor mani!
"Don'tl Sympathy allus breaks me
down. Three drinks and few kind
words make child of me. Please go
away and let me stand here and freeze to
death. I'm no good on earth. want
to die"
The policeman on duty in the lower
corridor was informed of the case, and
he went out and gave the man the col
lar Presto change! He had scarcely
got hold of him when the sorrowful
hearted began to resist in the most Wig
orous manner, and as he was finally
landed in the patrol wagon he called
out: "Old fel, I've got my eye on you,
and want to live thousand years to
get evenl"-Detroit Free Press
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1889-04-10
Complete Rest.

Frcd's mamma was not at all well, and
the doctor said she must 'take com
plete rest ct once. So presently the
family took wing for Northport, in the
wilds of Maine. The first night of their
sojourn there mamma was putting Fred
to bed. and, as usual. called him to her
side to say his prayers. The little fell
lows face was an interrogation point of
establishment and dislnay, and no per-
suasion could induce him to pray Nam
ma looked puzzled and grieved; where
upon her little son, with an unlifting of
his slnallpu nose suggestive of infinite
disgust, proceeded to erlighten her mind
"Why, mamma! the doctor said we must
take q complete rest!''-New York Trib-
unc.