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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-26
RAPIDS CITY.

RAPIDS CITY. May 81
Pcarsall has the bulge" on the upper
end.
Trout street bridge is still unsafe 70,
travel
Farmers report fields badly wasted by
| the rains
A. B. e Adams lost fine cow lately
from spinal complaint.
The late flood did bat lille serious
| damage to vegetation.
Sunday school at 1890 a. m. now in
| Nj. Il. church instead of the brick.
The lightning struck Dick Trevors ice
house, but did no material d amage
Get your family history and study it up
so as not to delay the census taker.
MIR. Savat Blackburn had ten gallon
crow Kettle swept away hy the angry
| waters
Madison Bowles & son, of Zuma, were
In town today. Both are solid demo
| Gratis.
w. l.. Shurtieff. of the Cuba Cigar
Co, made his usual moathly visit 10 town
Monday
The Rev. A. Harper breaches every
Sunday evening at s m. in the NJ f
church.
The new sewer did not take care of all
the water Thursday night, but what
sewer could2
X Ii. Trevor is making some improve.
ments in his meat market; making it
much more attractive in appearance.
The rock pile and the first pier in the
river below LeClaire has a light attached
now. Private parties are doing the
work.
John Baker and family had to move
out as the water Was over two feet deep
on the lower floor of their house duri0g
the recent storm.
Il. ID. Wright superintendent, aud J =.
Tracy roadmaster of this division of the
81. Paul, made short ca on Agent
Webb on Friday last
For some unknown reason the fish re-
fuse TO bite this season and as conse =
quence the fishermen are going home
with the proverbial luck.
Geo. Coates made trans fer involving
good deal of Georges peculiar vocabu-
larry" lately. He sold horse to L. Ty>
Ter for 81 so, and when he made the de-
livery Lew was away from home and
Geo was undecided as to leaving his
''trotter" there. He finally concluded to
do so, however. and the bargain was
safely consummated.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-26
ADVICE To EoTHERz.


Are you disturbed at night and broken
OF your rest by asick child suffering and
crying with pain Of cutting tecth7 If go,
send at once and get bottle of Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. It's value is incalculablc.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer iIn-
mediately. Depend upon it mothers.
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
dysentery, 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 one of
the oldest and best female nurses and ply
sicians in the United States, and is for
sale by all druggists throughout the
world. Price % cents Der bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-26
Pete Baker.

Pete Baker, always welcome favorits
here, comes to Harper's theatre THURSDAY
evening with his richly DIRE ssed musica
comedy, Chris and Lena which will
be the farewell engagement of this sue
cessful comedy. Prominent in the com.
pany are Miss Josie Sisson. the vel
known singing soubrette. late star of Lit,
tie Nugget" company. and the funniest OF
all Irish comedians. Mr.. John Sheehan
late of Sheehan & Coyne, and Little
Irene, remarkable child act ress who sings
and dances her way to the hearts of all
The Cleveland Leader says:
Pete" Baker appeared last night for
the first time this season The com
edians popularity was demonstrated in
the most agreeable manner possible to
him. by the house being filed. Mr.. Baker
has been seen before in the dual role of
the German emigrant and Aunt Lacy
His songs. many of them of his own com
position. were all very much enjoyed, and
met with hearty applause. He is sup>
ported by capable company, but its
star is the little mite of an infant, Little
Irene, who seems hardly old enough to
walk, and yet acts her part with wonder
full intelligence and appreciation.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-26
THE LOVE cAARMsR'sp MAIL.
1t Contained Many Amusing Letters from
silly Clients

1t Contained Many Amusing Letters from
silly Clients.
Letter writing sometimes doesn't nav II
is an Improbable investment, partlculsrly
when the writer subjects himself or herself
TO the possibility of being made an object of
public ridicule. A good many women who
have been corresponding with Mr.. Paul
James Gregory, of Buffalo, n. Y, were I'M
wise in this respect, and now doubtless wish
they had left their thoughts in their heads,
the ink in the bottle, and the paper at the
stationerS MIR. Gregory, who is known TO
his clients as the Love Charmer," advertised
some time ago that for the small sum of nine
cents in stamps he would send the applicant
an lnfalhble recipe for winning any ones af-
fectlon. A great many people responded,
and Mr. Gregory by their aid attained the
comfort of an average income of So week.
The United States authorities interfered
with his nine cent industry the other day.
and had him placed on trial at Utica. n Y
charged with using the mails for fraudulent
purposes. 1t was at the trial that the nature
of the communications he received became
known. Boston female wrote that she had
longed to be loved for twenty wears and
would give anything if she could get man To
WOO her. A New Orleans girl Acknowledged
that she was Is years old and passionately
fond of George Francis Train "TelI me.n
she pleaded, how am to win him. That
hope and love last as long as life is shown by
the pathetic plant of a woman who said: Il
Gm a years 9ld, but do not give up hope of
being married before dien A frank Dakota
maiden, evidently in desperate mood, ordered
the secret sent by telegraph. 81 want some
ons," she explained, 81 don't care who he is,
to love- | am red haired and live on a farm. -
And so on. The trial lasted two days and
kept the court room In a roar. The jury got
demoralized, sat up all one night to talk the
matter over, and then agreed to disagree
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-26
Brown Aga,n l.enr.l Erem

w. G. Brown. the erstwhie superinten-
dent of the Rock Island & St. Louis di-
vision of the c., B. & @. hns been heard
from again. A few days ago, as superin-
tendent of the Iowa lines OF the Burling-
ton system. he made an &C dress to the
house and senate committee on railroads
and canals. urging against the adoption
of the house and senate bills for the
adoption of safety coupler ON the roads
of the country at the present time. II is
only few years ago that Mr.. Brown was
telegraph operator in the service of bis
road at Burlington. Now lie is regarded
as one of its ablest men. and is destined
to an early and rapid rise from the res
sponsible position which he now holds.
His argument was the most effective that
had been presented the com mittee.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-26
LOCAL NOTICES.


The Crown dining ball, No. 17OS Sec
ono avenue, is now ready to furnish you
the best meal in the city for IS cents.
$4,000 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.
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, 1890-05-26

it so strong that CHARLES L. LANCASTER
when he was elected treasurer of the press
club they omitted TO require bond for $500
as their charter requires. The size of the
bond sufficiently indicates that they did not
expect to keep much money on hand
ltappears that Lancaster has made mis-
take despite his cunning The new extradi-
ton law went into effect a few DAYS before
nus flight, so the clubs agents went to his
father and brothers In Ontario and demanded
payment on threats of legal proceedings.
His relatives very candidly answered that
they had done with Lancaster long ago
knowing him to be careless, dissipated and
too free with other peoples money. He had
not gone TO them, as he had promised his wife
to do, alleging that he lacked but little of the
needed amount, and could secure it. The
club has therefore raised fund and swear
they will hunt the gentleman to the end of
the earth" They begin by asking the circu-
lation of this little PERSONAL"
Wanted by the Buffalo Press club-Information
concerning one Charles Lawrence Lancaster age
%, occupation proof reader; height feet 9IS
inches; weight 80 pounds; fair complexion ROSY
cheeks, Hight brown side whiskers and mustaebe.
alfred in light suit of clothes silk hat who de
parted this city on Saturday morning, April 5.
In company with some person or persons nm.
known, for Canada or elsewhere
IL should be added that as is so often the
case there was woman in the case. She
wears diamonds, but there is a chance that
she viii be punished.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-26
MORE SCHOOLS ADORNED.
Flag Raising In south Roe k Island-..
Mr.. Cues Remarks.

Flag Raising In south Roe k IsIand-.-
Mr.. Cues Remarks.
The public schools of South Rock Is
land assembled in the Ce ater school
house last Friday afternoon and we're
presented with three beautiful flags for
their respective school houses. Rev. G.
w. Cue, of this city. made the presenta-
ton speech. He said of the American
Tag that it was the protector of every
true and law-abiding citizen who dwelt
beneath its folds, whether native or for
eign born, and no matter how
large our country is. our flag is
large enough to cover il all. But
there was no room for two flags
here-the speaker cared not whether the
other was red. white, yellow or green
flag. The American people would never
permit any flag other than the stars and
stripes to wave over the se United States,
either as q substitute for or in company
with the flag of the union. He said sub.
stantisily that as there were thousands
of men in the war of the rebellion who
shot, tore and trampled our flag under
foot, SO now there are thOusa nds of peo>
pie right In our very midst that hate the
flag that protects them. and f they dared
would insult and haul it down. and in Tia
stead raise up the ensign of q foreign DO
tentate. Hence, it il necessary.
he held, that every American
citizen should be fully aroused
and place himself on guard and
that the children should be taught to love
the flag and honor and obey the govern
ment that is represented. He believed
that the proper time to begin the cultiva-
ton OF love for our flag AMI patriotism
Tor our government is childhood Hence
he hoped soon to see the starry banner
float oven every public chool building in
America so that the rising generation
shall be fully prepared to defend our
country from attack either of enemies at
home or the insidious assaults Of for
eign potentate.
Mr. j. II. Southwell, county superin-
tendent of schools, expressed himself in
sympathy with the movement OF raising
haSs on the school houses throughout the
country, and the exercises closed with
the singing of America, the Star
Spangled Banner" and the Red. White
and Blue" by the teachers and children.
and three cheers for the flag
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-26

The natives of South America who live
along the banks of great rivers like the Anna
zon have more than one way, not of skinning
a cat but of skinning the huge water SER
penis whose tough hides are valuable for do
nestle use or for sale to the traders who an
nually visit the vast forests of the interior
during the time of high water and load their
little steamers with all sorts of commodities
that the need or luxury of civilization de-
mands. The scene illustrated herewith shows
a method of dealing with reptile of extra
proportions that is both ingenious and sue
cesSful
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-26
A Sare Invesrment

Is one which is guaranteed TO bring
you satisfactory results. or in case of fail
ure return of purchase price. On this
safe plan you can buy from our adver.
tise druggist bottle of DIR. Kings New
Discovery for consumption. 1t is guar
anteed TO bring relief in every case, when
used for any affection of throat. lungs or
chest, such as consumption. inf1amma-
ton of lungs, bronchitis, asth ma, whoop-
ing cough, Group, etc, etc. 1t is pleas
ant and agreeable to taste. perfectly safe,
and con always be depended upon. Trial
bottles free at Hariz s. Bahnsen's drug
store
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-26
CeuoTy ssasIdsng-.

CSC Carlson to Herman Joschke,
part lot s block 5. Pitts, Gilbert & Pitts
I'd ad. Moline. $3.50.
A Collins to G w Walker lot 4. block
3, in LeClaire's reserve IS. 1w, $500.
VIM McLay to Rudolph Koch. sub lots
l and 2, block 81. Chicago ad. r |. S7l5.
n G johnson to August Westberg. lot
l. block 2. McsIaster's ad, r 1, 81, 400
State of Illinois to S E Fox, lot /, sw /
set 81, 49, 4w, $500.
State of Illinois to Esek Wallace, loi 3.
nw4 so2 %. 16. 4w, S420.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-26

Who of us are wIInout trouble be tDey
small or larger The blessings of health
are best appreciated when we are SIGH
and in pain. A hacking cough. 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 80 cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-26

For thirty years, eight months and fifteen
days Patrick d. Brady was inmate of q
New York state prison. He was serving a
life sentence for murder, but received par
don from Governor Hill the other day, salts
factory evidence being produced that he was
not guilty of the crime. He is going home
to Ireland to see if any Of the friends of his
youth are yet alive
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-26
A Four Footed Policeman.

One of the most valuable members of the
New York police force is thoroughbred
water spaniel named Leo. He belongs to
Sergt. Mcnamara, and knows thief by in
stinct His latest capture was that of a
colored bnrglar who had in his possession a
bundle of stolen furs. Leo glanced at the
fellow in passing, concluded he was a ssbad
man." seized him by the seat of the trousers
and held on till the arrival of blue coated
officer, who took the prisoner to a station
houca
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-26
EPOCH

The transition from long lingering
and painful sickness to robust health
marks an epoch in the life of the individ>
ual. Such a remarkable event is treas
ured in memory and the agency whereby
the good health has been attained is
gratefully blessed. Hence it is that so
much is heard in praise of Electric Bit
tiers. So many feel they owe their res-
toration to health, to the use of the great
Alternative and tonic. If you are troubled
with any disease of kidneys, liver or
stomach, of long or short standing you
will surely find relief by use of Electric
Bitters. Sold at SOC and 81 per bottle
at Hartz 81 Bahnsen's drug store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-26

a suit against tn Pittsburg Glass
company, engaged in the manufacture
OF plate glass, has brought TO light the
TACT that the concern paid "a. 10 per cent
dividends last year. With even plum
OF that kind in its mouth the glass in
dustry has not yet dropped its CRY for
more.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-26
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals will be received at the city
clerks office. until O'Clock p. m, on Monday
June End, 1890, for 600 cubic yards, more less
of material to bring Fifteenth street, from Third
avenue TO Fourth avenue, and Fourth ayenue
from Fifteenth to Twelfth street, and Nineteenth
street from Second to Third avenue, to grade
Also 800 cubic yards, more less, of macadam
Tor top dressing on the above avenue and streets.
Specifications to be seen at the city clerk Office
The labor to be employed should be much as
possible given to residents OF this city. Bonds re-
qnired in double the amount OF contract The
city reserves the right TO reject any and all bids.
by order OF the street and alley committee.
ROBERT K0EHLER City Clerk.
RcaclrI ala AIu.-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-26
BUCKLEN's ARNIcA sALyE.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter. chspped hands, chilblains.
corns and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale bv Hartz & Bahnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-26
LEGAL.
NJ Office OF GUARDIANS sALE
OF REAL ESTATE

OF REAL ESTATE.
STATE oP ILLINOIS,
Rock Island County IS
BY virtue of a decretAl order of the county court
of said county, entered at the May term of said
court A. ID. 1890, on the application OF Robert ID.
McCreery, guardian of Porter McCreery, Rober.
ID. McCrcery and William McCreery, minors, to
sell the following described real estate belonging
to said minors, situate in the county of Rock ISL
and and tate of Illinois, to-wit:
The undivided three fourteenths $40 of the
northeast quarter "a of the southeast quarter
ca OF section ten t10), in township sixteen (16)
north of range one west of the fourth principal
meridian. shall on the l4th day of June, A. II.
1870, at the north door Of the court house In the
city OF Rock Island in the county Of Rock Island
and state OF Illinois, at the hour Of O'Clock p.
m, sell all the interest or said miners in and to
the said real estate at public vendne To the highest
and best bidder for cash in hand
ROBERT ID. MoCREERY,
Guardian OF Porter McCreery, Robert d. Nc
Creery and William McCreery minors
BY JACKSON Il HURST. Attorneys
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-26
MR.. AND MRS MuRRY

seen each other prior 90 the hour when they
became man and wife, but they mad CORES.
pended Tor nearly a year as the result of a
matrimonial advertisement. The husband is
seeking divorce on the ground of desertioti.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-26
A ssIGNEE's NoTIoE.

Notice is hereby given, thst the undersigned
has been appointed assignee Of Abram Loeb, and
all persons holding any claim or claims against
said Abram Loeb are hereby notified to present
the same to him under oath or affirmation within
three months from this date, whether said claims
are due or not. ALI persons indebted to said as
eignor are requested to make prompt payment Of
the same.
Dated March oath, 1890
HENRY p. HULL, Assignee
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-26
Beware Of 0inIments for Catarrh That Contain
Mercury.


Mercury.
as mercury will surely destroy the sense
of smell and completely derange the whole
system when entering it through the mu-
cous surfaces. Such articles should
never be used except on prescriptions
from reputable physicians. as the damage
they will do is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J.
Cheney 81 Co.. Toledo, Ohio, contains
no mercury, and is taken internally, and
acts directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure You get the genuine.
1t is taken internally and made in Toledo,
Ohio. by F. J Cheney g. Co.
eB-Sold by druggists. price 75c per
bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-26
They Married in Haste.

Last fall Lawrence hurry and Hattie Clark
were married before 5000 people at the Ran
dolph county fair, held in Moberly, Mo- The
bride was school teacher of Hutchinson,
Kan, and a week after the wedding she left
for that place to settle up her private affairs
Once at her old home she resumed her maiden
name, denied all knowledge of the wedding
and, after a time, took up her vocation as a
teacher. hurry and Miss Clark had never
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-26

The physicians of New York city regard
u. / Hitchcock as a physical wonder He
is - years 81 age, and recently took nearly
eleven drachinS Of prrSsc acid solution with
suicidal intent. Yet he still lives and is get
fi,Lr well
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-26

GATHERINGS, Ont,
in 1856, secured
work on The Ex-
press, soon acquir-
ed great proficiency
as a proof reader
and became quite
popular. Ofcourse
he had "a smooth
and plausible adj
dress, insinuating
manners and a win
ming style of con-
versationn -th ey
all have it. He had
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-26

The fire department at Atchison uses
cotton hose. Wonder what the women
up there think about that?
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-26
acssED A NEWSPAPER CLUB.
Charles Lawrence Lancaster Cleans Out q
Treasury at Bufihfo.

Charles Lawrence Lancaster Cleans Out q
Treasury at Buffa1o.
Charles Lawrence Lancaster, late of The
Buffalo Express, has added a new wrinkle to
the business of embezzlement-he has run off
with the funds of a press club The facts are
such as to excite universal interest among
newspaper men. The rstquestion each quill
driver win ask is, ''How did press club, and
in Buffalo, happen to have 81, l00r'-tha
amount Lancaster ran off with.
Well, it is admitted to have been an acct
dent. The club gave a concert and ball and
were overwhelmed by the kind patronage of
the public, actually taking in S995. The
treasurer paid no bills against the manage
ment, but took the receipts and about $l05
more that was on hand by chance and skipped
to Canada. He went to Buffalo from St
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-26
Always Going Round.

Officer What is going on round here?
Small Boy (disappearing)-The earth.
Boston Herald.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-26

Don't be a clam Be an oyster. He
begins his vacation on the 1st OF May and
keeps it till the end of August.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-26

you don't? Why, Cutely always es-
corts all his rivals to the very front seats,
so that they have to be the last out of
church. In the meanwhile he takes his
nick of the girls. Lawrence American.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-26
An Usher's Trick.

Squeers-How is it that Cutely always
gets the prettiest girl at church to escort
home?
Nickleby = Easily enough; he's an
usher.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-16
AFTER TWO BUTCHERS.
Suit Filed to Prevent Them From Conduct
ing Their Business.

Suit Filed to Prevent Them From Conduct
ing Their Business.
John j. Essig and wife, residents OF
Boggs avenue, Thirty-second ward, yester-
day filed bill in equity against Christ
Nusser, Sr.. and Christ Nusser. Jr., butch
ers. The plaintiffs state that the shop and
slaughter house OF the Nussers adjoins their
house, an alley only separating them.
The wind coming up ravine blows
all the smoke, vapor, etc., from
the butcher shop and slaughter-house
against the side of the plaintiffs house. de-
facing the building and filling the rooms
with smoke. making the house almost un-
tenable. The nuisance could be avoided by
the Nussers building high chimneys or
stacks, but, it is alleged, they have refused
to do so.
The Court is asked to issue an injunction
to restrain the defendants from their boiling,
etc., and creating smoke and vapor until
they adopt proper means to carry it off with
out damaging the plaintiffs property. An
award of damages is also asked tor.