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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-28
NOTICE To CONTRACTORS.
CITY OF Rock ISLAND. Rock ISLAND COUNTY.

CITY OF Rock ISLAND. Rock ISLAND COUNTY }
STATE OF ILLINOIS (
Sealed proposals will be received at the CITY
Clerks Office of said city, until Monday the nth
day OF June A. ID. 1889, at six o'clock p M for
constructing the Improvement ordered by an or.
dinance of said city, which adopted May 90
1889, and is entitled An ordinance for the i'm.
provenent of Second avenue from the west line
or Fou -teenth street, TO the east line of TWEEN
tieth street, and for the evying of a special tax
therefor" and for furnishing the materials and
doing he work according to the plans and speci.
hcatioIs therefor. The said improvement order
ed by said ordinance consists of curbing with
curbstones, excavating, grading, improving and
paving with paving brick of good quality, six
set out
The said improvement must be constructed.
and the materials therefor furnished must be in
accordance with the plans and specifications for
said in provement on file in the said city clerk s
office, ut which said office said plans and specica-
tions are open to the inspection of all persons in
terested therein. Contractors to furnish sam
pies CT brick with which work is to be done
Brick used in the work must correspond with the
accompanied with a certified check in the sum of
Five hundred Dollars, payable to the order of the
City Treasurer OF said city, which shall become
forfeit ed TO said city in the bidder shall fail TO
enter iato contract, with approved surelies to
ecute the work for the price mentioned in his bio
and &C cording to the plans and specifications in
the event that the contract should be awarded to
him. Blank bids will be fu nished on application
at the city clerks Office. All bidders and other
persons may attend at the opening of said bids
The right to reject any and all bios OF proposals.
received is hereby expressly reserved.
ROBERT KoEHLER, City Clerk
Datet this 18th day OF May, 1889
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-28
Lillian as a Hammer

The following from the New York Sta,
is interesting, as it pertains to the emo.
tional actress, Miss Lillian Lewis, who q
few years ago was one season under the
management Of the late G. G. Knell and
became quite well known in Rock Island
Some actresses take to horses, some to
literature, some to collecting brio a brac
and few to drink, but Lillian Lewis has
the most novel fad of them all. She is
an Oklahoma boomer. More than that,
she has been down into Indian territory
penetrated the Oklahoma country on
horseback, piloted by the late notorious
Belle Starr; staked her claim, and plant
ed long haired cowboy on it, with a
winchester repeating rifle and bootleg
full of bowie knives.
Miss Lewis, up to a couple of wears
ago, was pretty well known to New York
theatre goers as handsome. we'll formed
young woman, with good voice and at,
tractive stage presence and considerable
ability. Then she dropped out of sight.
She had taken to the road as the chief
stellar attraction in a play written for her
by Lawrence Marston.
She is now visiting her aunt, Mrs. Alb
bolt, at No. 121 Waverley place, where a
reporter found her yesterday afternoon.
Yes, suppose I'm boomer" she
said with little laugh that shook her
blonde bangs like a western zephyr
through the sage brush. Then she got
serious. Its just the grandest country
IN the world. I'm going to live there
when I'm not on the road. It's too love.
ly."
"How about Belle Starr"
"Oh, how did you hear about that?
This with a deprecatory giggle and shrug
of the shoulders. but she is really not
so bad as she is painted. She called on
me at Fort Smith. l was at the hotel
one day looking out of the window when
up rode woman at full speed. She slid
down from her horse as easily as a man
would. handed the bride to the stable
boy and then stepping up to bOotblack
put up her dainty boots and had them
polished just like q man. She wanted to
talk with me about the Younger broth.
ers, the three brothers sent to prison for
life in the Mortified bank robbery. 1
was q Minnesota woman and knew them
through their friends. Belle Starr
claimed to have been married to Cole
Younger, the eldest brother.
Senator Washburn, OF Fort Smith,
who represents the district in the Arkan-
sas legislature, and is full blooded
Cherokee Indian, had put the idea of pre-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-28
ADVICE To EurHEHs.

Are you disturbed at night and broken
OF your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teeth7 If so,
send st once and get a bottle of Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. Its value is incalculsble.
1t viii relieve the poor little sufferer i'm,
mediately. Depend upon it mothers.
there s no mistake about it. 1t cures
dysen tery, diarrhoea, regulates the stom-
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums, reduces Inflammation. and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
tenn. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for Children Teething is pleasant to the
taste. and is the prescription of ore OF
the Oldest and best female nurses and ply.
sicians in the United States, and is fol-
sale by all druggists throughout the
world. Price 25 cents per bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-28

The quantity of alcoholic spirits extracted
in France by distillation from wine has been
gradually diminishing, owing to the effects
of phylloxera and mildew on the vines, and
in consequence the production of spirits from
molasses, beet root juice, grape skins and
from farinaceous substances, especially maize
and potatoes, shows an increase The consul
general of the United States at Paris states
that the spirits produced in Frai>e are nov
for the greater part distilled from molasscs
and the annual production reaches Is, 492 600
gallons The distillation of beet root juice is
also very important, producing alcohol of a
good quality The quantity is about 1900,
600 gallons, but the production is decreasing
slightly. and is being replaced by spirits
made from grain The production of grain
spirits is close on l5,OO0.OOO gallons. -San
Francisco Chronicle
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-28
Clear Iha WAY

Without loss of time when the intestine
canal is blocked up by reason of consti
patton, chronic or temporary. 1t should
be borne in mind that this alment il
prone to become lasting and obstinate
and breed other and worse complaints
Hostetters Stomach Bitters is the precise
remedy to remove the obstruction effec,
tuallY, but without drenching or weaken
ing the blockaded bowels, consequence
always to be apprehended from the use
of violent laxatives, which are among the
most pernicious of the cheap nostrnms
swallowed ny the credulous and misin-
formed. The fiat Of experience, and of
the medical fraternity. sanction the claim.
of this standard aperient. Not only as q
source of relief and permanent regularity
to the bowels, liver and stomach, but as
a means of remedying and preventing
kidney and bladder troubles, and fever
and ague, it is without peer
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-28
LOCAL NOTICES.
For lsent-Two rooms over my mer
chant tsiloring establishment

For lsent-Two rooms over my mer-
]. T. DIXON.
A. D. Huesing, real estate and insur-
ance agent. Office No. 1908 Second ave.
nue., Rock Island.
Two good houses and lots, corner of
First avenue and Tenth street. city, for
sale cheap; all modern improvements
ENQUIRE of E. E. Parmeuter, lawyer,
Rock Island, Ill.
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.O00,00O. E. W. Hurst.
agent. Office over Rock Island National
bank.
Six Per cent loans by the Rock Island
Buildin g, Loan and Savings association.
Tuesday evening. May 81. Premium
from 10 to 90 per cent. E. H. Guyer.
secretary.
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, 1874 Second avenue. SPECIAL atteu.
ton paid to saving the natural teeth and
inserting teeth without plates.
Hard Coal Market.
Crate and egg sizes. IS per ton; stove,
No. 4, and nut, So 25 per ton; for hes,
quality of anthracite coal, screened and
delivered in any part of the city: 25 cents
per tor discount for cash. Carriage will
be added on all orders of less than a ton
E. G. FRAZER.
Surety on Bonds.
Those who are required to give bond.
in pos tions of trust, and who desire t6
avoid asking friends to become tbei
sureties, or who may wish to resiev,
friends from further obligations as bonds
man, should apply to the agent of tn,
American Surety Co.. of New York.
Ed. LIEBERKNECHT,
General Iusura nee Agent,
Rock Island, III.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-28
HenneDin Hopes Revived.
WASHINGTON disnatch SAWS.

Elk Congressman Murphy, of Iowa, one
of the most distinguished champions of
the Hennepin canal, is here consulting
with the administration officers and con-
gressmen about the Hennepin canal and
prospective legislation in the next con-
gress on the subject. He is confident
that the canal project will pass the next
session and receive executive approval
President Harrison. he says, is committed
to it, and Mr. Henderson. of Iowa, will
be in position TO demand the chairman
ship of the river and harbor committee
which will insure its safe passage through
the house, He thinks there is no doub
as to the successful termination in the
next congress of the long fight in its
behalf.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-28
Forcad 10 Laava Hnma.

Over go people we're forced to leave
their homes yesterday to call for free
trial package of Lanes Family Medicine
II your blood is bad, your liver and kid,
neys out of order, if you are constipated
and have headache and an unsightly com
plexion. don't fail to call on sny drug
gist today for free sample of this grand
remedy. The ladies praise it. Every
one likes it. Large size package sc
cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-28

DROP 0sALS FOR STONE-Rock Island Arsen
1 al, Illinois, May 20. 1ss9.--Sealed proposals. in
triplics te, will be received until O'Clock P. m.
on tn RSDAY, JUNE 20, 1889, for furnishing
about 1874 cubic yards of stone for repairs of the
draw-pier of the hook Island Bridge. Full inf0r.
iormat on can be had on application to Major
s. Arm v, Commanding
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-28

The usual treatment of catarrh is very
unsatisfactory, as thousands of despair
ing patients can testify. On this oint
a trustworthy medical writer says:
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 a 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, 1889-05-28
ID RorosALs FOR BEEF.-Rock Island Ar.e,

PROPOSALS FOR BEEF.-Rock Island ARISEN
L al, lis, April 30, 1889. Sealed proposals in
triples te, subject to the usual conditions will be
receiv, q at this Office until ~ M, FRIDAY, MAY
3lst SO. and then opened for furnishing aud de.
liverins at the Arsenal the Fresh Beef required
by the subsistence Department during the fiscal
year commencing July LIST, 1882 The Govern
ment reserves the right to reject any or all pro-
poeals. Preference will be given to articles OF
domes lie production OR manufacture conditions
OF quality and prices Gncluding In the price OF
foreign productions or manufacturers the duty
thereon) being equal Full information will be
furnish ed on applications to this office. Envel
opes containing p oposals should be marked
"Propt sails for Fresh Beef" and addressed tc
A. L. ' ARNEY. lCaptain of Ordinance A O. s.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-28
A Snake Story with Proof.

Henry Goodale recently took up home
stead about four miles from this village, anC
few days ago dug few holes in the sanc
for blocks on which to build small barn
and he unearthed l:2 snakes and two swifts
The snakes were of several different varie
ties, huddled together, and only few were
lively enough to show their forked tongues
He has the snakes us proof of his story. and
they have not yet been killed East Tawas
Mich Special to Chicago Inter Ocean.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-28

empting claim In my head, and when /
told Belle Starr about 1t she said she
would be my guide. Without stopping
to think it over much. / took her at her
word. and the next day. accompanied by
my brother. we started for Oklahoma. 1t
is the grandest country in the world.
We went 300 miles on horseback, and
camped out every night. and had right
royal time.
Belle Starr was a character. She
swore and smoked and talked slang just
like man, but she was kind-hearted and
a splendid guide, and she couldn't have
been kinder to me if / had been her sis
ter.
81 picked ont claim 100 acres. on
| the Red Fork of the Arkansas river, be-
tween Oklahoma and Sapulps. and then
put man there to hold my claim when
the country was opened up, which knew
wouldn't be long. 1t has cost me con-
siderable money already. but don't care.
1t is the most beautiful place in the
world"
Here the recolections of the wild and
woody country overcame Miss Lillian,
and she clasped her hands tragically and
continued:
oh, but there'll be blood there before
it is settled. / was afraid of it, and it is
bound TO come"
The actress likes everything in the
Southwest that can be named except the
cooking of tine Indians in the territory.
That 4 she declares the worst on earth.
She would have starved on her booming
expedition if it hadn't been for the Gull
nary skill of Belle Starr.
As a memento of her trip Miss Lewis
carries pair of tame wolves-lean, ugly,
sneaking fellows-who stink behind her
chair and watch the visitor with hungry,
green CLINT in their ewes. They have an
aversion to poodle dogs, and consider
them joint prey, which makes it rather
embarrassing for Miss Lewis when she
leads them out to get a breathing spell.
I
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-28

In the pursuit Of the good 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 DR.. Jones Red Glover Tonic far exceed
all claims. 1t cures dyspepsia, and all
stomach, liver, kidney and bladder
troubles. 1t is perfect tonic, appetizer.
blood purifier, sure cure for ague and
malarial diseases. Price, 90 cents, of
druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-28

The best on earth can truly be said o,
Grigg's Glycerine Salve, which is sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts. bruises,
scalds, burns wounds and all other sores!
VIII positively cure piles, letter and al
skin eruption. Try this wonder healer.
Satisfaction guaranteed or money refund.
cd. Only % cents. Sold by druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-28

Adopted by unanimous vote.

Adopted by unanimous vote.
Alderman Schroeder moved that the
grading and filling of streets and side
walks be considered permanent improve,
ments.
Alderman Hampton moved to amend
that the grading and filling of streets
and sidewalks be charged to the strset
and alley fund.
Pending these motions the council ad-
Journed. on motion of Alderman Knox.
ROBERT KoEHLER, City Clerk.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-28
Dos't Rub OF the Enamel

OF the teeth with gritty preparations.
The teeth are too valuable to be trifled
with. When gone, you must have false
ones OF gum yourself through life. Use
Sozoo ont. which contains no grit. 1t
| cIeanses the mouth and vitalizes the
secretiOns
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-28

From Harmon station, a small place
in Louisiana, 1,240 bushels of strawber-
ries were shipped in six days this spring
Some of the berries were four inches in
diameter
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-28

In divorce case at Pittsburg, Pa a
woman testified that soon after marriage
her husband laid down a rule that she
was not to eat meat. butter. eggs or lard.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-28
County ssuIIaing. .
TllANsEERa

25-Daniel Mccarthy to Michael Kel-
ley, indefinite, Hale's addition, Rock ISL
and, 81.
Andrew Bell to Charles W Fuller, pit
Sc 4, 33, IS. 1w, $3.50.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-28

Mr.. McMackin, of Elverano, Cal,
raised beet that weighed liz pounds :.
Three cows fed on it for four days and
then didn't eat IL all,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-28

Ponds Extract has won q great repu-
tation for forty years, curing cases of
acute pain. Spurious limitations are dear
at any price.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-28

The elephant is sharing the fate of the
buffalo. 1t is predicted that twenty
years hence not single wild elephant
will be found on the globe.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-28

1t is said that electricity is applicable
to tanning, and that leather can be pro-
duced from the raw hide in four days by
I;
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-28

The woman with the iron jaw" of
circus fame. is resident of Ridgway,
Pa. She has travelled nearly all over the
UnrI1
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-28

An Italian boy having four ears was
found asleep on Philadelphia doorstep
a few evenings ago.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-28
Intelligence Column.

A GENTS WANTED-LOCAL OR TRAVEL
x2ing; permanent work; quick selling special
ties: STOCK WARRANTED. JAS. L. WHITNEY,
Nurseryman, Rochester. n. Y. Is 4tws
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-28

ErOR SALE. A CHOICE FIVE YEAR OLD
i Durham Cow and calf-a No / mixer and
perfectly gentle Enquiie of G. L. Wynes
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-28

ESOR SALE.-THE CHANNoN ESTATE
l. Twenty-third street and Fifth avenue APP
ply TO W. c. Channon 9l5 Fourth avo. 1-tf
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-28

N7ANTED-RELIABLEL LOCAL AND TRAY
w cling statesmen; positions permanent; spec
lai Inducements now; fast selling speclaltes.
Don't delay; salary from the start.
BROWN BROS, Nurserymen, Chicago Ill.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-08-07
GRAND MEADOW.

Henry Phillips is putting in cistern,
Torgrlmson 4 Hovia have moved into their
new store.
Nj. Hibbs SON and two daughters are VISIT
ing at Mr.. Stouts.
Miss Hlskox OF Minneapolis is visiting her
cousin Miss Hattie Lockwood.
There has been some threshinS done here
and the yield Is most satisfactory.
Ole Floruu threShed one ordinary load of
sheal oats, which yielded 81 bushels No. oats
Mrs. Hunt has gone to Montevideo, MIMI,
on II visit. Miss Bessie Chrisweil accompanied
her as far as Minneap polls where she will spend
a few weeks.
john B, Cooper left Monday night tor Kirk
haven, where he will buy grain for Cargill
Bros. this season. His family will follow in q
week or ten days.
Nm Lewis died last Friday afternoon. His
funeral was very largely attended 1t having
been his request that the services should be
held IN the school house, near his residence
1t WAS held there. There were IS carriaves in
the procession. He was buried in the Grand
Meadow cemetery.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-08-07
TO MONTANA, OREGON AND WASH
INGTOS

INGTOS.
II you are going west bear in mind the
following facts: The Northern Pacific
railroad owns and operates 9S7 miles, or
81 per cent Of the entire railroad mileage
of Montana; spans the territory with its
main line from east to west; is the short
line to Helena; the only Pullman and
dining car line to Butte, and is the only
line that reaches Miles City, Billings.
Bozeman, Missoula, the Yellowstone Ma
tional Park and, in fact, nine tenths OF
| the cities and points of interest in the
territory.
The Northern Pacific owns and oper.
ates 621 miles, or IS per cent of the rail
road mileage of Washington, It's main
line extending from the Idaho line via
Spokane Falls, Cheney, Sprague, Yaki-
| mi and Ellensburg, to the center of the
| territory to Tacoma and Seattle, and from
Tacoma to Portland. No other trans
| continental through rail line reaches any
| portion of Washington Territory. Ten
days stop over privileges are given on
Northern Pacific second class tickets at
! Spokane Falls and all points west, thus
affording intending settlers an excellent
opportunity to see the entire territory
without mourning the expenses of pay
ing local fares from point to point
The Northern Pacific is the shortest
route from St. Paul to Tacoma by 2O7
miles; to Seattle by III miles--time COR
respondingly shorter, varying from one
to two days, according to destination
No other line from St. Paul or Minneap.
oils runs through passenger cars of any
kind into Idaho, Oregon or Washington.
In addition to being the only rail line
to Spokane Falls. Tacoma and Seattle,
the Northern Pacific reaches all points
III Northern Minnesota and Dakota,
Montana, Idaho, Oregon and Washington,
Bear in mind that the Northern Pacific
and Shasta line IS the famous scenic
route to all points in California.
Send for illustrated pamphlets, maps
and books giving you valuable lnforma-
ton in reference to the country traversed
by this great line from St. Paul. Mime.
apolis, Duluth and Ashland to Portland,
Oregon. and Tacoma and Seattle Wash.
ington Territory. and enclose stamps fo1
the new 1889 Rand, McNally County
map of Washington Territory printed IN
colors.
Address your nearest ticket agent, OF
Chas. S. Fee, General Passenger anG
Ticket agent st. Paul, MINI.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-08-07
WAL.THAM.
Fine weather Tor stacking.

, Fine weather Tor stacking.
Mrs. Steen is home again from West Con-
cord. r.. =, r. =.
Mrs. Markham is visiting her parents in
Dakota.
The Misses Castle are visiting their sister,
Mrs. G. l.. Peck.
Mrs. W. W. Chapman has gone to Lyle to
visit her daughter.
Mrs. Chatman's sister and family spent the
Sabbath with them.
Thresh1ng will soon begin. as harvest land
stacking is nearly over. q.
Mrs. Chas. Bassett of Lyle, sister Of our
Depot Agent, spent Sunday here.
Two carloads Of stock were shipped from
here August 8. Business is on the boom.
Mr.. Booth our cheese maker, was up to
Dodge Co., last Sunday, to see his best girl
1t begins to seem like old times again at
Waltham as the grain begins to come forward
once more.
Mr.. Warren Johnson shipped two carloads
Of stock from here this week; one sheep and
one cattle.
The stacking of grain in this locality is
nearly done and some OF the farmers are
threshing.
MIR. Booth and daughter of Wasioja, Minn.,
We're the guests Of w. L. Booth, our cheese
maker, last Saturday.
Quite a number Of persons witnessed the
unloading Of Chas. Kimbalrs new threshng
outfit. Success to you, Charlie.