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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-03

Sealed proposals viii be received at the City
Clerks ofnce, Rock Island. III o., until Monday
the OH day OF May, A. ID. 1894 at O'Clock p. n
for the construction of tile sewer as ordered by
an ordinance Of said city entitled An ord nee
for the construction Of n SEES er on Twenty fourth
street from Eighth sveuue 10 Fourth avenue with
lateral branches on Seventh, Sixth. Fifth and a e
half and Fifth avenues TO Twenty-sixth street. -
passed Marco ). lS91 and for furnishing the mate
rial and doing the work according tn the n ans and
specifications therefor
The said Improvement must be constructed,
and the material therefor furnished must be in
accordance with the plans and specifications FOR
said improvements file in the said city clerk :
once, at which said office said ian- ami speciG-
cations are open 10 the inspection Of all persons
Interested therein.
All bids must be accompanied with q certified
check IN the sum Of One Hundred Dollars, paya-
bic 10 the order OF the city Of said city
which shall become forfeited 10 said city in case
the bidder shall fail TO enter into contract, With APP
proved sureties to execute the work for the price
mentioned in the bid, and according 10 the plans
and specifications, in the event thst the contract
should be awarded 10 him.
Blank bids will be furnished on application al
the city clerks office. All bidders and other
pers ons may attend al the opening of said bids.
The right 10 reject any and all bids or propc-
sails received is hereby expressly reserved
ROBERT kUEHLER, CITY Clerk.
Dated this 1ith day of AOril. IS4l
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-03
Crazy Georges New venture

Everybody in Rock Island has at some
time or another seen Crazy George Coates,
the half witted individual from the upper
end OF the county, who has made frequent
visits to the city with the outfit of two
or three donkeys and a homemade wae,
on generally loaded down with the dry
bones of animals, etc. A rumor recently
prevailed to the effect that Crazy George
had died. This, however, proves to be
unfounded. George has simply changed
his orbit, Hampton, Rapids CitY, Port
Byron and LeClaire now being the points
in his line of travel. He has forsaken
his old ways and is now a Snowman. A
stuffed wild cat, wooden idol and the
proprietor are the principal attractions.
The chief acting features are Georges
capture OF the wild cat and his descrip-
tive lecture. He sets the stuffed animal
down in convenient spot then hides
himself in some corner near by. The
scenery is then in place for the perform
ance. When he thinks the suspense of
the audience reaches proper tension he
issues forth with a whoop and war
club, and with antics peculiar to himself
assaults the stuffed cat. The combat is
brief, but decisive. George is the victor,
and he follows his success by a graphic
relation OF circumstances concerning the
capture Of the terrible beast. He ac-
cepts the usual contribution of pennies
and nickels at the close of the performs
ance.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-03
The NAV Festival

One year ago the women of the First
NJ. E. church called upon the people of
Rock Island to patronize their May fes>
tival. and the people responded gIandly.
Since then the ladies of this church have
made no special appeal to the public for
help. They are building a $50, 900
church, an ornament to the city and the
Ladies' Sewing society of the Methodist
church agreed to raise $500 of that
amount by hard work. LAST year So. 600
OF the subscription was paid, and now
they come before the people once more
asking them to patronize them in their
May festival that begins next Monday
night at the Rock Island rink. They
open their festival with supper at p.
IN. that everybody is invited to partake of
at twenty. five cents, and then there will
follow the splendid entertainment, the
May day carnival participated in
by sixty children. Don't for any.
thing miss the baby exhibition Some~
thing for all the old folks to
see. Every father. mother and child in
the city ought to see this lovely exhibi,
ton of our babies. Three magnificent
prizes, and competition is open to the
world. 1t will take place at 3 O'Clock
Tuesday afternoon. Everybody entered
for the prize will be required to pay fifty
cents, and beautiful gold plated chain
will be given to every child whose name
is entered. A competent committee of
non residents will be on hand to decide re-
garding the handsomest child, children to
be dressed in plain white
Every afternoon and night the rink will
he open 10 visitors. Refreshments served
at all hours, and supper every evening
during the week at 6 o'clock. Price of
single admission fifteen cents, children
ten cents. Tickets good for eight ad-
missions, 81. Thursday will be under
the special management of the women of
the church who are Immediately con-
Dected with railroad men, and there are
many OF them in the church. They will
have grand day if everybody patron.
ICES them, especially the supper at p. m.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-03
AeLAzE IN LAKE MICHIGAN.

Narrow Escape of the steamer Puritan
Goodness Averts Disaster.
CHICAGO. May 1.-The steamer Puritan.
that plies between here and ST Joseph,
Mich, caught fire late Wednesday night
while fifteen miles cut in the lake and for
a time the lives of siXty-eight people were
in imminent peril. About 1885 P IN. the
steward smelled smoke, but could not find
any fire Later Capt Shines found smoke
coming Clerk Young room and he was
summoned. When he opened the door
sheet of flames burst forth
The Clerk Badly Burned.
He rushed in and attempted to quell the
flames with blankets, but could not and
was badly burned and compelled to re
treat. Without creating panic, the cap
tain and crew with the aid of hand pumps
succeeded in subduing the flames. Dur
ing the progress of the fire the steamer
was rolling and pitching in heavy sea
But few of the passenger knew of their
danger until il was over
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-03
Rhea as Josephine.

On next Monday night we are to have
an extraordinary attraction at Harper's
theatre in the presentation by Rhea of the
historical drama, Josephine. Empress of
the French"
The production of Albert r. Ravens
historical drama Josephine" at the
Broadway theatre last night by Rhea,
actress as well as because of the merits of
the piece in which she appeared. an in
teresting dramatic event which attracted
large and critical audience. AS can
readily be inferred from its name. this
new play deals with the salient episodes
in the divorce from Napoleon of this IN
fortunate woman. 1t is always q task of
no little magnitude and extreme difficulty
for an author to develop theme which
demands the presence of characters of
great Importance. 1t must be conceded,
however, that Mr.. Haven has met with
a large measure Of success in the
construction of his play. He has &C.
cepted as true the views of Napo-
leon and Josephine with which the ma
jority are naturally in greater sympathy
This woman is loyal, tender, devoted,
true, flled with sorrow st the enforced
parting, absolute in her devotion to the
emperor-snd willing martyr to his
wishes and ambitions. The handspring
of all her actions must be sought in her
overwhelming love for her husband, who
is represented as man of generous i'm
pulses, full of affection, but preoccupied
by the interests of France, which to aim
are considerations paramount in impor>
lance to anything else. So that the d.
vorce is, from his standpoint, essentially
personal sacrifice on his part, made
solely for the sake of his people. This
play is strong one in its dramatic re-
suits and in its literary form, and reflects
no little credit upon its author. who it rs
! understood. bad written nothing before
this.--N. Y. Commercial Adoertiser.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-03
MR.. FOss FAvORs 1T.
The Augustana college Professor In
terviewed on the Much Discussed
Bennett Law---Questions and An.

The Augustana college Professor I'm.
terviewed on the Much Discussed
Bennett Law--.Questions and An.
swers.
The North, a Observation-Disclosures
newspaper, published at Minneapolis,
has addressed circular letters to the
Scandinavian American Lutherans of
Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota and
other western states with view of as
certaining by means Of questions appears
ing on the same the opinions of the re-
representatives. in this country of this ma
tioniality and creed as to the Bennett law
OF Wisconsin. Prof. c. W. Foss, vices
president of Augustans college. is among
those who have sent in their answers.
The questions asked, together with the
replies of Mr. Foss. are appended;
1. Are you 10 favor of compulsory
educationi | am.
O. DO you approve of the Bennett
lsw2 do.
8 Do you find in that law any dispo-
sitiOn to unduly NEEDLE with the civil and
religious liberties of the peoplef / do
not.
4. Does the law prevent religions in.
siruction in private schools? 1t does
not.
s. Is it the duty of the state to provide
for the education of its citizens N the
English language? 1t certainly is.
8 Should foreign-born citizens try to
perpetuste the national sentiments and
the language of the nations TO which by
birth they belong? They should not
z. If not, is it not the duty of foreign>
born citizens to assist the state in its en-
deavors to familiariZe their children with
the language of the country, and thus to
educate them into intelligent American
citizens? 1t is.
The answers thus far returned sustain
the views taken By Prof. Foss and favor
the law. They fail to.show much oppo
sition from the Swedish Lutherans
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-03
CHANCERY NOTICE.
STATE OF ILLINOIS, l..
Rock ISLAND COUNTY. es

STATE OF ILLINOIS, l..
Rock ISLAND COUNTY,
In the Circuit Court to the May term. 1890
Niles, ANGELA ~. n. Carpenter and Martha G.
Cogsweli, complainants,
John NJ. Gould Alfred Williams and Charles r..
Ainsworth, executors of the last will and tesla
ment OF Robert Knowles, deceased, John 8,
Gilmore and James w. Atkinson. executors OF
the last will and testament of Ann Maria X 8.
Knowles, deceased, Charles L. Morgan. Chicago
Theological Seminary. an Illinois corporation,
Illinois Home Missi, nary Society, an Illinois
corpoi alton, Port Byron Academy. an Illinois
corporation, Young Mems Christian Associa =.
ton of Moline, Illinois. an Illinois corpora
ton, Horatio N. p. Small, Martha E. WAGNER,
Hsttle M small Ger.ie g Small, Mamie b.
Jane 5. Atkinson, Charles II. Deere and Pitt
Emory. defendants.
Affidavit having been filed in the Office Of the
clerk OF said Circuit court that the said defen-
dants, Horatio N. p Small, Martha T. Wagner,
Hattie M. Small, James Grant Small Charles II
Limit and Pitt Emory are non-residents, and each
notice is therefore hereby given that the said com
plainants dled their bill of complaint in ga
court, on the chancery side thereof, the 25th
day of March, A. ID. 1890. and thereupon n sum
mons Issued out OF said court in said cause re-
turnabe on the first Monday in May, 1890, next
as is by law required, the same being the first day
OF the next succeeding term of said court.
Now. unless You. the eald non resident defen
dants above named, and each OF you, shall per-
sonally be and appear before said court said
first Monday in May, 1890, next. and plead, an
swer or demur 10 the said bill Of complaint, the
| same and the matters and things therein charged
and stated will be taken rs confessed by and
against you and such OF you as do not appear a.
| aforesaid and decree entered against you &C
cording to the prayer of said bill.
Rock Island, IN, March Is. 1890.
GEO. W. GAMBLE.
Clerk Of Circuit Court.
EUGENE LEWIS and ADAIR PEASANTS, Com
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-03
NOTICE To CONTRACTORS.

Bids are requested for the material and laying
Oh sidewalk through Spencer square, acoordin !
to the plan of the square improvement in my Of
nee all bids 10 be delivered to me by noon of May
begun.
Bids will be received either for a tile, brick,
asphalt or cement walk; bids for a brick walk
must be for brick laid on edge herring bone style;
the material for the foundation OF the walk Will
be furnished by the city.
Bids are also solicited within the time above
named Tor stone coping of blue Bedford stone
around the fountain basin IN Spencer snuare
The specifications for this work are TO be seen at
my office. The material and labor for above 10 be
hrst quality. All bids are subject to acceptano or
rejection by the city council.
Rock Island, May 1st. 1890.
VIM. JACKS IN. Parg Com
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-03
GOT AWAY WITH THE JEWELS.
Bold Robbery at High Noon in a Cincii
natl ,yeNYeIrN store.

Bold Robbery ut High Noon in Cincin-
natl JeweIry store.
CINCINNATI, May "A bold diamond
robbery occurred here at noon yesterday.
Henry Niche of the jewelry firm of
Niche Bros, at rs West Fourth street,
was waiting on two men who were looking
at some diamond rings. He turned from
the case to select more goods to exhibit,
when the two men dashed out of the door.
one bearing tray of diamond rings val
ued at 5000. They crossed the street TO
Home street and running through McFar-
land street disappeared.
An Accomplish Captured.
An accomplice of the pair, who had
been stationed at the entrance to the store,
had grasped the door knob and attempted
to imprison the proprietors until the rob
bers had escaped. \ pedestrian took in
the situation, and grappled with the man
at the door, but the thief broke away and
ran into the arms of policeman, who
locked him up at the Central police sta
ton. The fellow gave his name as Will
lam Walter Narney, aged 10, shoemaker
from Mobile Ala
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-03

The tirst coal shipped into this market
from Mercer county was from the mines
OF II b. Ellis in the fall of 1876, and
hence given the name it still bears. II is
well known tC be the best sold in the
market. and other merchants have sdop.
TED the same nsme and offering an To-
ferior article for the genuine. Don't he
deceived. but buy the genuine celebrated
Mercer county coal of T. III Ellis. on
Second avenue. opposite ST. Josephs
church. TIE office has not been removed,
but is there still, and is the only place in
the market selling the old and genuine
article. Telephone 1886.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-03
WILL PROBABLY GET LEFT.

Some Iowa Liquor Dealers Who Perhaps
Mistake the supreme Court.
Dies MONIES, Ia, May 2.-Nendors OF
liquor in original packages will soon be-
come numerous in Iowa. Taking advantage
of the decision of the United States supreme
court ia the case of the Peoria brewers.
dealers are already negotiating for the
agency of the products of outside brewers
and distillers, with q view to handling their
goods in this state. Seven or eight such
deals have already been made III this city,
and branch houses viii be opened as soon
as the necessary arrangements caB be com
Dieted
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-03
A DEMONSTRATORS NoTIoE.
Estate of Rosina Banshaw, deceased

Estate Of Rosina Hanshaw deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed admin.
istratriS OF the estate Of Rosina Hanshaw late
of the county OF Rock Island state of Illinois de.
ceased, hereby gives notice that she will appear
before the county court OF Rock Island county, II
the otee Of the clerk of said court in the city Of
Rock Island, at the June term, on the first
Monday in June next, at which time all
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
to the undersigned.
Dated this 18th day Of April, A. d. 1890.
AMELIA ANDERSON, Administrative.
JACKSON d Hurst. attorneys. dSw
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-03
SALE OF REAL ESTATE
TO PAY DEBTS.

To Paw DEBTS.
STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Rock ISLAND COUNTY,
In the County Court to the April term. 1890.
Adair Peasants, Administrator de bonis non of the
estate OF Margaret Donahne, deceased. Ys. Red
mond Donahue ami Julia Donahue Sale OF Real
Fstate to pay debts.
Affidavit having been filed by the petitioner.
Adair Pleassnts. that said defendant, Redmond
DonahIe, resides out OF tbs state notice II there
fore hereby given 10 said X dmond DOnahue that
said Adair Peasants has FLED his petition In said
court praying for an order 10 sell the following
described real estate situate in said county Wit
Lots twelve ia and thirteen (13l in Dickson &
Young addition o the town of Milan, TO pay the
debts and claims against said estate and that cum
mons in said ca lse has been issued returnahle In
the next term Of said court TO be holden in said city
OF Rock Island on the first Monday Of Aprii 1890.
Now, unless You the said Redmond Domaine,
shall appear before said court on the first day Of
the MAY term thereof to he holden on the first
Monday of May. 1890, and lead answer or demur
10 the aid petition the same and the allegations
therein VIII be taken a. confessed by yoR and an
order entered in accnrdai &c with the prayer of
said petition. II. A DONALDSON,
Clerk Of the said Court.
Rock Island, III, March rs, 1890.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-03
County Buildings.
TRANSFERS..


May IN ] Blackburn to NJ G Prick.
set sw} z, 10. 3w, and part net nw4 and
part nwf net and part nw3 IS, IS, 3w,
$500.
M G Prick TO N o Blackburn, part loi
D, lot 8 and part lot 8, biook 81, Chicago
ad. r 1, $1,000.
Ozias McNall, to William Arson, WI
net swi A. 16. 5w. $500.
g Whitehead to B A Whitehead
part nw4 IA, II. 3w, $500.
ID p Kistler to E L Marston, part nwl
33, 10. 4w. $75.
Angelica Tegeler to w F Schroeder,
part out lot 20. Andrews ad. r /, 5000.
Charles Dahn to Marie Dahn, lot 10
block 9. Bailey Davenport's fourth ad, r
I. 81.
j L Davenport 10 w C Putnam, GER
tain tracts of land in Moline, Davenport
and Rock Island. 5000.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-03
LOCAL NOTICES.

The Crown dining hall, No. 170S Sec
ond avenue. is now ready to furnish you
the best meal in the city for % cents.
$50, 900 to loan on real estate security,
in sums of $500 and upward at lowest
current rates of interest. without COM
mission. E. w. Hurst, Attorney at
law, Rock Island
E. E. Psrmenter. attorney 81 law
Makes collections. loans money and will
attend to any legal business intrusted to
him. Office. postofflce block. Rock Isl
and, Ills. ds&w1y
Surety on Sonds.
Those who are required to give bonds
in positions of trust, and who desire to
avoid asking friends to become their
suretics, 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. LIEBERKNECRT,
General Insurs nee Agent.
Rock Island, I'll.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-03
To WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.
STATE OF ILLINOIS. |

STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Rock Island County, -
In the County Court, TO The May Term, A %. Isss).
To all persons concerned; Public Eutice il hereby
given that the undersigned, guardian Of Porter No
Creery, Robert Z. MeCrcery and VIII lam Ne
Creery, minors, has filed in the Office OF the clerk
OF the county court Of Rock Island county and
state OF Illinois, petition for order for the sale
of the following described real estate belonging Ia
said minors situated in the county OF Rock Island
and state Of Illinois. and described as follows TO-
wit:
The undivided three-f Ourteenths $40 of the
northeast quarter "a of the southeast vuarter
"a OF section ten, (l0) in township sixteen, (6),
north range one % west OF the fourth principal
meridian, and that said petition will be heard on
the trst DAY of The May term. A. u. 1890. or as
soon thereafter as counsel may he heard. At
which time and place You can appear and object TO
said petition IL You see ft so TO do.
Dated Rock leland, April eth, 1870.
ROBERT y. McCREBRY
Guardian OF Porter McCreery, Robert d. Nc
Creery and William NJ cCreery. minors
JACKSON 4 HURST, ATTORNEYS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-03
GHANCERY NOTICE.
STATE OF ILLINOIS,

STATE OF ILLINOIS
Rock ISLAND COUNTY,
In the Circuit Court
Lonis Merchant vs.. Christina Trsvirse, Abraham
Merchant, Albert Nelson, Mary Merchant,
snsan Leary, (. N. Merchant, Mary Zahniser,
Elizabeth Simpson, Jessie Smith, sarah A. Me-
Ciellan, Bird Smith, Annie snyder. Phebe
smith, Lucinda Silveris. Mary Eta Miller,
Julia Smith, William NJ. Grill Lizzie Fyffe,
Minnie NJ Grill, Louise Horner, Eva A. Wheeler,
Albert Merchant. james Nelson.
Affidavit having been filed in the Office of the
clerk of said circuit court that the said defen-
dants and each OF them are non-residents of said
state OF Illinois, notice is therefore hereby given
that the said complainant filed his bill of com
plant in said court on the chancery side thereof
on the 2Sd day of August, A. D, 1889, and there
upon summons issued out of said court, in said
cause. retuTnahle on the first Monday in Septem-
Der, A. ID. 1883, a. Is by Law REQ uired, the same
being the first day of the next succeeding term of
said court
Now unless you, the said defendants above
named. and each of you shall perso naly be aud APP
pear b, fore said circuit courton the first Monday
May, 1890 next. and plead. answer or demur to
the said complsnant's bill of complaint, the same
and the matters and things therein charged and
stated, will be taken as confessed by and agains.
such OF YOU as do not appear aforesaid, and a
decree entered against according 10 the prayer
OF said bill.
Rock Island, H.. March &c 1870
GEORGE W. GAMBLE. Clerk.
ADAIR PLHAsANTs, COmpiainapts solicitor
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-03

In the pursuit OF the gooa things of
his world we anticipate too much; we
eat out the heart and sweetness of world
ly pleasures by delightful foreshou ght of
them. The results obtained from the Use
of DR.. Jones Red Clover 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, 1890-05-03
Burlington Roufe.
IN 5 KuH 1Uuto'
HOME SEEKERS EXCURSIONS

HOME SEEKERS EXCURSIONS
The Burlington route. c., 3. & Q.
railroad. will sell from principal Stations
on its lines, on Tuesdays, April 22d and
May Goth, home seekers excursion tick
cts at half rates to points in the farming
regions of the west, southwest and north-
west. For tickets and further informa-
ton concerning these excursions call on
your nearest c., 3. & Q ticket agent. or
address p. S. EUsTss, Gen. Pass and
Ticket agent. Chicago, Ill.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-03

Margery Whose mother uses vaseline)
l do wish | had some vaseiine.
And what does Margery want with
that
Margery-Oh. jes want it to heal the
hole in my shoe Judge.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-03
4 Grateful Bride.

Par5on Whangdoodle Baxter (who is
very ugly)-You has done paid me.
What's dis ten dollahs foah!
Bridegroom-Dat's an extry gif' from
de bride. bekase you didn't kiss her after
de ceremony Texas Siftings.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-03
An AT Illustration.

Sunday School Teacher-Yes, children;
love will do more than fear. Can any
one give me an Illustration of this truth!
Johnny Jones--If love raspberry jam,
I'll get more of it than if | fear it
Judge
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-03
Owe More Than They Can pav

NEW YORK, May 2-Freechemer, Rau 6;
Co, shirt manufacturers, failed yesterday
and their property was seized by the sher-
if. The liabilities are estimated at 1919
300. nsSefS. ahnnt S215 Msn