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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-18
CLEAR WATER FROGS.
TIE Ruse OF the Negro and How IL At
footed the Restaurant Keeper.

TIE Ruse Of the Negro and How 1t At
footed the Restaurant Keeper.
Old Casper entered into an arrange
ment to furnish frogs for a restaurant.
One day he came with a lot Of frogs that
were much smaller than the kind he had
been accustomed to deliver.
"These are rather small" said the pro-
prietor.
eyes, sab; da's de c'lar water frog, an
In fack da's wuth morn de udder ones;
but reckons dat I'll halter let yer hab
'em at de same price. Da's monstrous
hard ter ketch, sab, an dar skins fits so
close dat da's hard to peel off. Des look
at dis heah one. Won't he make er rich
white man smack his mouf?"
Shortly after the old negro went away
the proprietor, calling friend, said: 81
have Just eaten some of the finest frogs
ever saw-a new variety to me. They
are the clear water species"
That's n new kind, surely, for
thought any frog could live in clear
water. Let me see one of them"
The proprietor brought one. The man.
after examining il, began to laugh.
whats the natter
matter? Why, it's toad"
"what?''
Eyes, it's a toad"
The proprietor went out into the back
yard and leaned over a barrel. The next
day the restaurant man met old Casper
on the street.
You old scoundrel, / ought to kill
your
"Whut's de matter, boss!"
"You know what's the matter. You
brought me lot of toads."
"Who did?''
"You did"
eyer mus be mistaken, sab"
"No, I'm not, you Internal rascalp
"Now, look heah. boss, whut did tel
yer dem things wuz?'
"You said they were clear water
| frogs"
80 da wuz."
"You are an old liar; they were toads.
BOSS, yer's gettin' mighty close dowr
| in yer pussonal work. Whut tole vel
wuz de truf. l didn' say da was bull
fraugs Da Ibis in de dew, an eff dew
amt crar water, wy den, my eyesighti
been er 'ceibin' me for many er Ions
day"
go on, you thievish rascal"
"I'll 20 on, but l amt no thievisl
raskil. / doan want no mo- transack
shuns wild yer, fur yer amt er 'liabl
pusson. Yer's so ulster dodgin' de pin
yersef dat it filings yer outen gear whel
er man tells yer de truf. How could
hep whut name yer gin ter de fraugs
Yer has or perfect right ter call EN-
toads eff yer wants ter, but, arter all, d.
wuz crar water fraugs Is er greet
mine ter hab yer rested fur 'busin' me
but ez dis is yer fust erfence, I'll let We
off. "-Arkansaw Traveller.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-18
TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals will be received at the City
Clerks office, city of Rock Island, until Monday
the Sd day Of February, A. ID. 1890. at o'clock
u, for constructing the Improvements ordered by
ordinances Of said city, which were adopted
November 10Th and December 18th 1899, respec-
lively and are entitled AN ordinance for the inn
Of Fourteenth street TO the west line Of Ninth
street In the city Of Rock Island - also, IAN or
dinance for the Improvement Of Twentieth stree {
from the north line OF First avenue 10 the south
line of Ninth avenue in the city Of Rock Island
and for the levying Of q special tax therefor
and for furnishing the materials and doing the
therefor.
The said improvement ordered by said ordi-
nances consists of curbing with curbstones,
paving brick Of good qua ity. thirteen blocks Of
streets in said title Of said ordinances set out.
The said improvement must be constructed,
and the materials therefor furnished must be in
accordance with the plans and specifications for
said improvement on file in the said city clerk .
once, at which said office, said plans and specin-
cations are open TO the inspection Of all persons
interested therein. Contractors are 10 furDish
samples of brick with which work is TO bs done
Bricks used In the work must correspond with
the samples in quality and style. All bids must
be accompanied with q certified check IN the sum
of Five Hundred Dollars, payable 10 the order OF
the city treasurer of said city, which shall be-
come forfeited TO said city In case the bidder shall
fail to enter into contract with approved suretes
TO execute the work for the price mentioned ia his
bid, and according to the plans and specifications,
In the esent that the cont. act should be awarded
TO him.
The contractor lie also required to obey the ordi-
nance relating to the eight hour labor system for
contract work done by the city OF Rock Island,
passed November eth, 1889.
the city clerks ONCE. All bidders and ether
perso ns may attend at the opening Of said bids
The right to reject any and all bids or.propo-
'a' + cy Clerk
Dated this 9th day Of January, 1890
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-18
walked up Rfscrually.

A lethargic, dormant condition of the
liver is hardly to be overcome with dras-
tic cathartics and nauseous cholagogues.
A gentler. plessanter and far more effec-
tive means exists of arousing the organ
when somnolent. This is Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, vouched for by the
medical fraternity. tested by the public
for many years. A resumption by the
hillary organ of its secretive function
with the activity attendant upon health a
return to regularity of the bowels. and a
renewal of digestion. are the no less
happy and certain results of using the
bitters syste matically. Its laxative effect
is never painful and drenching. its ten
dency being rather to perpetuate regu-
lsrity than to produce copious action.
Malaria. nervousness, debility. kidney
troubles and neuralgia it subdues effec-
tually.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-18
LOCAL NOTICES.

Are your hands chapped' Use Black
Hawk Tar soap-healing and pleasant.
The Crown dining hall. No. 1908 Sec
ond avenue, Is now ready To furnish you
the best meal In the city for 90 cents.
$50,000 to loan on real estate security.
In sums of $500 and upward. at lowest
current rates Of interest, without COM
mission. K. w. Hurst, Attorney AT
law, Rock Island.
Modern Houses For Sale
On monthly instsllments by Guyer &
Sweeney.
Barth Babcock, Dentists.
No, 1874 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, 1890-01-18
MILAN
MILAN, Jan. 10.

MILAN, Jan. 10.
The last rain raised Rock river over a
foot,
Sears Sons began on Wednesday re-
moving the debris which fell into the
mill race during the fire.
Since the first of January Gust. Nice
has charge of the mighty steeds which
propels the street car to Sears mills.
Gust. is an accommodating fellow to the
patrons of the road.
The canning company expect to start
IN few days to put up large quantity
OF baked beans as an additional order to
the first lot sent out.
The Graham cotton mills are running
In full force. having placed In charge a
new foreman. Their paper mill Is run to
Its full capacity.
Our ice men are much pleased with the
cold weather and the prospect at present
seems quite favorable Some are already
putting up some only 81 inches thick.
The Ruge boys are becoming famous
musicians themselves. and with others
have organized band with instruments
OF all descriptions to play on. The work
they have done has been complimented
very highly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-18
Frank BurrnIl's Death

The Davenport Democrat has the
following detailed statement of the
death of Frank E. Burial. grandson of
Mrs. A. G. Burial. of this city:
Thursday evening Frank E. Burial,
son Of Chas. Burial. the liveryman of
this city. died in Chicago of pneumonia
induced by the influenza. He was near
ing his twenty first birthday, and was q
bright young man with excellent pros
poets for successful career. For the
past two years he has been In Chicago in
the employ of Maxwell g. Co. a large
drug and wall paper house. He was
dangerously III but one day, and his death
is sad shock to his parents. The re-
mains arrived in the city last evening.
The funeral will take place Sunday after
noon from the residence of his father.
22t Mississippi avenue.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-18
A Happy Presentation.

About twenty five of the employees Of
the Central Union Telegraph company in
the tri-cities enjoyed a reception at the
residence of Manager and Mrs. W. T.
Griffith. on Farnam. near Thirteenth
street. In Davenport. last evening. As
Mr.. Griffith retires soon from the manage.
ment Of the Telephone compsny's inter-
ests, which be has carefully advanced and
guarded for the past fourteen years TO the
satisfaction Of the company and the pub
lie, no better time could have been So
lected for entertaining In social way the
ones who have been so long in his en-
ploy. 1t was delightful evening for the
guests as well as for Mr.. Griffith, for be-
fore the evening had far advanced he was
made the recipient Of beautiful silver
water set. the gift Of his employees and a
token OF the esteem in which they held
him.
Mr.. Griffith will soon become chief
electrician for the Dubuque Electric
Railway company, and his headquarters
will probably be at Dubuque.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-18
BOUND TO HAVE HIS GIRL.
How Nebraska Man Cuewitted II
Sweetheart's Relatives.

Sweetheart's Relatives.
WATERLOO, Ia, Jan. IA romantic
runaway wedding occurred Wednesday
night at Nashua, small town thirty miles
north of Waterloo, A bright, we'll TODD
young business man named Andrews, living
at st. Paul, Neb., returned to Nashua after
several years absence to claim as his bride
the only daughter of William Waite, g
wealthy citizen of Nashua. Mr. Waite has
long objected to the proposed union of his
daughter to young Andrews, chiefly because
the latter was poor. When, therefore, the
young man arrived i'm Nashua he was called
upon by Waite and his stalwart sons, who de
manded that the young man give up the girl.
Given a Terrible Beating.
He refused, and they gave him terrible
pounding, which would have resulted in hi,
death had not bystanders Interfered An
drews had breath enough left in him TO catch
the first train going south. He stopped at
the first station, returned to Nashua in a
covered carriage and sent word by friend
TO bis betrothed, who joined him at the no
tel A justice was summoned and the two
were married. They took the evening train
south, and large number of admiring
friends assembled at the station to see them
safely started ON their journey The father
was dumfounded when he heard OF the
wedding
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-18
CHANCERY NOTICE.

STATE OF ILLINOIS, T.
ROCK ISLAND COUNTY,
In the Circuit Court OF said county to the January
Term, 1870
Catherine Moore, Samuel W. Lincoln, NJ. V.
Richards, Hans Lage, NJ. W. Woodford L. j.
Bengtston, Burton Malcolm, James F. Mont
gomery, Martha Thomas, Rosie Coryn-
Desire Coryn and Mary J. Macbeth.
Va,
W. B. Bufeld, Reuben Wells, The Unknown
Heirs at-law Of Joel Wells, deceased, Dennis
Warren, William A. Nourse, Laura A. Nour-e,
Jane M. Weatherhead, Eliza Bsbcock, Eunice
l.. Mil, Louisa J. Bryant and Antonette Henry
I'm Chancery.
AFFIDAVIT OF the non residence of the said W. B.
Burfeld, Reuben Wells and Louisa Bry ant, and
that the heirs at law OF Joel Wells, deceased, are
unknown and made parties as the unknown heirs
at law of Joel Wells deceased, having been filed
in the clerks office OF the circuit court of ROCK
Island county, state Of Illinois, notice lie therefore
hereby given TO the said non-re sident defendants
and unknown heirs OF Joel Wells, deceased,
that the complanants fled their bill of comp amt
In said court ON the chancery side thereof on the
27th day OF November, 1889, and that thereupon
summons issued out OF said court, wherein said
suit is now pending, returnable on the first Mon
day In the month OF January next, as Is by law
required.
Row, unless you. the said non resident defen-
dants above named, and the unknown b. ire st law
of Joel Wells, deceased, shall personally be and
appear before said circuit court on the first day
OF the next May term thereof to be holden at Rock
Island in and for said county, ON the first Mon
day in May next, and plead, answer or de-
muir TO the said complainant's bill Of complaint
and the same and the matters and things there
in charged and stated will be taken as con-
feseed, and decree entered against you accord
ing to the prayer of eaid bill.
Rock Island, ILL.,, December. g, 1889.
Clerk Of Circuit Court
W. r. MOORE AND GuYRR &SwERNIY, Solicitors
for Complainants.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-18
THE RELIEF SOCIETY
The Appointment of Ward Commit
tees and Other Work OF the Worthy

The Appointment of Ward Commit
tees and Other Work of the Worthy
Organization.
The Industrial school began with an
attendance of five little girls last Satur.
day afternoon in the Citizens In prove
ment association room. corner of Second
avenue and Sixteenth street. where it
will continue TO meet until further notice
Is given every Saturday afternoon from
2 to o'clock. The committee for So
letting membership has been duly ap-
pointed. and will wait upon the citizens
of Rock Island in the near future. So.
licitation through the newspapers has
been answered with a few donations
gratefully received, but the society wishes
to keep the matter before the minds and
in the hearts of the people, and hopes
the blessing Of giving will prompt many
more 10 generous donations
Gifts in money can be sent to Mrs =.
Morris Rosenfield, treasurer, 220 Tenth
street, or Miss Elise Weyerhaeuser pres
ident, 3052 Lee street; old clothing to
the Citizens Improvement association
room Saturday afternoons from to a
o'clock.
Following is list of the ward mana
gers:
First Ward-Miss Denkmann, cor.
Second street and Fourth avenue.
Second Ward-Miss s. A. Wright,
1109 Second avenue.
Third Ward-Mrs. Wadsworth, 1871
Second avenue.
Fourth Wsrd-Mrs Simon, S42 Nine
teenth street.
Fifth Ward-Mrs. McIntire, 2302
Fourth avenue.
Sixth Ward-Mrs. Tom Davis, sos
Twenty-sixth street.
Seventh Ward, lower portion from
Thirtieth to Thirty-flfth street-Mrs. Z
p. Reynolds, 2939 Fifth avenue.
Seventh avenue upper portion from
Thirty-fifth to Forthwith street-Mrs
Bartholomew. near Swede College.
| ELISE WEYERHAEUsER.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-18

In the pursuit OF the gooa things of
his world we anticipate too much we
eat out the heart and sweetness Of )rld.
ly pleasures by delightful forethouglt of
them. The results obtained from the use
of DR.. Jones Red Clover Tonic far ey coed
all claims. 1t cures dyspepsia, and all
stomach, liver. kidney and bladder
troubles. 1t is perfect tonic, appetizer.
blood purifier, sure cure for sgue and
malarial diseases. Price. 90 cents. Of
druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-18
Chicago, Burlington Il Qunincy r. X
DIVISION PASSENGER OFFICE,

Rock Island, H., Dec. 81, 49,
The c.. B. & Q. now have on sale
winter tourist tickets to all points in
Florida and to other southern states
points; also to the City of Mexico and
the Pacific coast points Sleeping car ac-
commodatiops secured to destination.
For rates or further information apply
to any agent Of the c., B. & Q or to Il.
ID. Mack, Div. Pass. Agt Rock Island.
H. d. MACK.
Div Pass Agent
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-18
he Mortality and Relief.

Acute rheumatism is an Inflammation
of the joints. marked by pain, heat. red
ness and a tendency to suddenly shift
from one joint to another. With these
symptoms apply Salvation Oil, the great
pain cure. to the affected parts without
delay. Price CSC bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-18
County Bulidlng.
PROBATE.

17-Estate of Frederick W. Keller
strass. Petition by Administrative TO
leave to sell desperate claims filed.
Estate Of John Bopes. Letters of ad
ministration issued to Clarissa G. Bopes
Bond fled and approved. VIM. Heath
John Vsnderslice and Frank Tindall ap
pointed appraisers.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-18
Hard Oaal Marke1.

Crate and egg. 81. 80; stove, No. and
nut. 81 rs per ton. screened and deliv-
cred; 25 cents per ton discount allowed
II paid within ten days. Camel coal
for CRATES, So per ton. Now is the time
to buy. Blscksmiths' coal. coke and
charcoal on hand. E. G. FRAZER.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-18
Tho Three Graces

are represented with perfectly developed
forms-beauty and health combined.
No decayed-toothed man or woman can
be healthy. because digestion must be i'm
perfect. Use Sozodont, get healthy
teeth, good digestion and sound body
Revive the three graces
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-18

The first coal shipped into this market
from Mercer county was from the mines
of r. b. Ellis in the fall of 1876, and
hence given the name it still bears. 1t is
well known TO be the best sold in the
market, and other merchants have adop-
ted the same name and offering an in
ferior article for the genuine. Don't be
deceived, but buy the genuine celebrated
Mercer county coal of T. H. Ellis. on
Second avenue. opposite St. Joseph's
church. The Office has not been removed,
but is there still. aud is the only place in
the market selling the old and genuine
article. Telephone 1896
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-18
Notice to the Public.

Rock ISLAND. H., Jan. 10. 1890.
will now receive cash bids for the en-.
tire stock Of clothing. hats. caps. gloves
trunks and gents furnishing goods be-
longing TO the estate of Abram Loeb.
HIP. HULL, Assignee.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-18
EsrATE OF FREDERICK W. KEEL
= TE a
A ssIGNEE's NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned
has been appointed assignee Of Abram Loeb, and
ali persons holding any claim or claims against
said Abram Loeb are hereby notified to present
the same 10 him under oath or affirmation within
are due or not. All persons indebted TO said as
signor are requested to make prompt payment of
the same.
Dated December elth. 1882
HENRY P. HULL, Assignee.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-18

Salvation OIL, the greatest pain cure on
earth, Is guaranteed to effect q cure
where II Is possible for the scat OF the
disease to be reached by Q linlment.
Price 25c q bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-18
THE CONEMAUGH CALAMITY.


Total Number of Lost Stated Mt 1880
Receipts and Expenditures.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 1.-THE Johnstowr
food relief commission met here yesterday,
Governor Beaver presiding. The proceed
ings were in secret. After the meeting /,
was announced that arrangements had beer
perfected with the Girard Life Insurance
Annuity and Trust company for the admin
stration of an annuity fund from which the
52a children under Is years of age, orphaned
by the Conemaugh food, will receive $50 an
uually until they reach the age of 10.
The sum appropriated for this purpose il
sl15,0 The secretary's report showed
that 1l6 women widowed by the flood had
been paid Sl19, Al, and they will be paid
sos, go more for their children in annual
payments, varying as to the number and
ages of the children.
The Mortality and Relief.
The report estimates the number of per.
sons drowned by the food in the Conemaugf
valley at 22S0: bodies recovered, 1875
identified, 1,02l; unidentified, 654; missing,
6O5. The unclaimed dead, numbering 74l
were collected and buried in Grand View
cemetery. The financial report of the sec
rotary shows that the amount received from
all parts of the world was s., 902 072. SO
The expenditures have been g, 6S3 IA. II.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-18
Soft Coal for Sale

At my yard, corner of Eleventh street
and Tenth avenue, at ten cents per bush
ell. B. DAVENPORT.
Aug. 80, 1889.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-18

Every grocer and druggist sells B ack
Hawk Medicated Tar soap. Price five
cents cake.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-18

Women. wine and woe begin with the
same eonsonsnt. and all are apt to
double you" up.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-18

WANTED AN OIL SALESMAN, ON COM
w mission, for the Lubricating oil trade: ad-
dress TO The Dieterichs Oil Co., SO West Wash
ington St., Chicago. Ill.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-18
Intelligence Column.

VTTANTED-A FIRST CLASS. EXPERIEN-
son to +. G. Austin Mfg. Co. Chicago, Ill.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-02-01

Democratic Nominating Meetings.
This Is the evening designated by tho
Democratic city committee for meetings mt
the places designated for the placing In
nomination candidates for city and ward
officers. The meeting will be opened at 7
o'clock and close at o'clock. Following
are the places designated for the meetings
First ward, Shober's hotel; Second ward,
Theo. wenditx's hotel; Third ward, Eff
fingers hotel; Fourth ward, Hoffman
house; Fifth ward, Philip Wallis Green
Tree hotel; Sixth ward, Schiller hcuss;
Seventh ward, John Gunzenhouser's hotel;
Eighth ward, Mrs. Dieh's hotel; Ninth
ward, Arnold Haas hotel. The primary
election will be held on Tuesday evening
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-02-01
Returned From Thoir Trip.

The Cleo club Of Il. and NJ. college ar.
rived home early this morning.from an ex-
tended tour through Southern PenDsyl-
vania and Northern Maryland. The club
met with splendid success In every particu-
lar. Mr.. II. N. Bossler, who was elected
manager of the club, Is deserving of the
highest praise for the business like manner
in which the affairs Of the club were car
ried out.
DIR. Dubbs has recovered sufficiently to
enable him TO meet his classes next week.
It. II. Leinbach has been elected editor OF
the College Student, Mr.. Keller having re-
signal
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-02-01
DEsERTION CASES.

A Legal Point Raised and tho Final
Hearing Postponed.
The court to-day partially heard the de-
sertion cases against John c. Willower and
Leopold Bender, continued from last Sat
urda& As to willower the testimony was
|. that he\served o term Of three months for
allure p comply with the courts order to
14y e Fer week for her maintenance His
-. = Eel raised the point that second order
eRpdid not be made while the first one was
stAnding and In that position the court sus-
tanned counsel. The court directed the
district attorney "a have Mrs. Willower
sign petition setting forth the amount of
arrearages due on the first order and pre-
sent the same to the court on Wednesday,
when the question will be decided whether
he can be committed second time for the
desertion.
In the Leopold Bender case the same
question was raised, he also having served
term OF three. months He said he was
willing to take his wifo and children to
Mifflin county, where he was working, but
she was not willing to go with him. This
case will also be heard on Wednesday.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-02-01
Deaths.

BUsHEY.--In this city, on the 9th inst, sarah
J. Bushey, In the AID year OF her age.
The relatives and friends of the family are re-
spectfully invited 10 attend the funeral service
at the residence OF her husband, No. 5OS North
Lime street, Saturday evening at o'clock, TO
proceed 10 York county sunday morning on
News Express. Funeral services will also be
he'd at Emanuel Church, near Lewisberry,
York county, Pa, Monday morning at II
o'clock. Interment same place. 2td
HoovRR.-January ~, 1850, In this city, John
], Hoover, In his 10th year.
Ths relatives and friends OF the family are re-