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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-19
THE UNION DEPOT.
The Rock Islands improvements
do Not Retard it.
The City . r. q mir eme nts Not To be Set
Back by the Position OF Any
One ROad-A Necessity
ana a Certainty,

Don't you think" said a we'll posted
citizen to an ARGUS representative in a
street car this morning. shat the i'm
provements the Rock Island rosd is about
to make about its depot pre- misses ON Mo-
line avenue clinches its position with ref>
erence to union depot in Rock Island p
The reporters reply was that from what
he had learned from those in position to
know and the force of public opinion, the
union depot project had become too far
advanced to be hampered by the attitude
of any one road.
"But to tell the TRUTH" the spokesman
continued, Il don't believe the Rock ISL
and road has any idea of going into q
union depot here. The road in fact does
not appear to consider it an advantage to
run into union depot in our middle class
cities. This is shown at Des Moines, and
also at Peoria, as well as in our own CITY,
Now. you see the road proposes to spend
$500 in improvements in Rock Island.
raising Its depot buildings, paw
ing about them. etc., and
while the road is to be commended
for its public spirit and pride. it will be of
the nature Of public disappointment if
its improvements are to be construed to
indicate the roads position as regards q
down town union depot in Rock Island. u
THE ARGUS does not believe the posi>
ton of the Rock Island road will seriously
affect Rock Islands union depot project
either way. The city is positive in its de-
termination to have union depot cen.
trally located and convenient to all. and
it may safely be assumed that when it il
constructed the Rock Island will run a,
least some of its trains into it. And
even were the road to land all its trains
In down town depot convenient 10 its
patrons, its upper depot would be of ser.
vice TO it and an accommodation to g
large portion of our people. In cities
scattered over so much territory as Rock
Island is, it is not uncommon for q rail.
road TO have its stations at convenient
places away from the union depot.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-19
q usr In Time.

cam to understand" said the young
man bitterly, as he arose to go, "that all
is over between u.s."
II am afraid that is the case" she said
calmly, a slight tone of Jersey City hau-
teur observable in her voice.
Then" he answered briskly, reach
ing I'm his hat, "you have told me at
just Inc right moment. have recently
ordered a new winter overcoat, and
will just have time to countermand
those pockets under the arms."-Clothier
and Furnisher.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-19
A DREAM OF HAPPINESS

May be followed by morning of la Grippe. 81
Easily, and whyf Because the displacement of
covering in bed, aneglected drsught from partly
co eu Window an open trsnson come ted with
WINDY entry in hotel, may convey to your nos
trlis and lungs the death-dealing b asst. Terrible
and swift are the inroa5s made by this new des-
Ioyer The medicaten al oholic principle in
Hostctter's stomach Biiters will check the dire
complaint. persistence in this preventive of its
1urther development will absolutely checkmare
the dangerous m lady. Unmedicated alcoholic
stlmulants are of little or no value The just me-
dun Is the Btters. Noless fc cious is il in cases
OF malaria, biiliousness, constipation rheumatism,
dyspepsia and kidney trouble Tho weak are
usually those upon who disease fastens first.
Invigorate with the Bitiers
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-19
y.nn A.ter Pleasantly Remembered

John Aster Pleasantly Remembered.
About 90 of the friends Of John Aster
arranged neat surprise for that gsntle-
man and accordingly on Saturday even
ing dro pped in on him unawares at his
home az the head OF Twentieth street.
Mai. NJ. Besrdsley on behalf of those
present, presented Mr.. Aster with hand
some silver water service, remarks being
made byH. G. Wivill. Eugene Burns.
ex-She Tiff T. s. Sllvis and others The
guests oartook of q sumptuous spread
and the evening was spent in pleasant
sociabiity.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-19
For Sale.

Owing to intended removal from the
city, the box factory and business con-
Quoted for the past 81 years by William
Gray at 81 Third avenue. is offered for
sale. First class chance for some car.
penter to conduct carpenter and jobbine
shop In connection with the business
VIII be sold on very reasonable terms
Enquire at premises.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-19
To Dismal ColdY,

Headaches and fevers, to cleanse the
system effectually. yet gently, when cos
tive OF bilious. or when the blood is i'm,
pure or sluggish, to permanently cure
habitual constipation. to awaken the kid
neys and liver to healthy activity. with.
out irritating or weakening them. use
Syrup Of Figs.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-19

They were out walking; it was cold,
snd he was coughing. She handed him
a bottle of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup and
said: Heres little thing that think
Will help you" His cough was cured in
a short time.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-19

b. Birkenfeld offers tor sale his entire
stock of books. stationery, confectionery
and toys, ice cream parlors and fixtures
complete. Also his property for sale or
rent for any number of years to suit
parties.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-19

The only complexion powder in the
world that is without vulgarity. without
Injury to the user and without doubt q
purifier, is Pozzoni's.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-19
Subscribe for Stock

In the Second series of the
Home Building and Loan Asso-
citation, Of Rock Island.
A safer and better investment
than Government Bonds, be-
cause the loans are made only
upon established values and it
pays more than three times as
much interest besides the
amount invested and the profits
can be Withdrawn at any time.
Money loaned at lowest rates.
R. A. DONALDSON, Secretary.
oYP1oI. Rooms 3, 4, and Masonic Temple,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-19

What is more attractive than q pretty
face with fresh, bright complexion For
it, use PozZoni's Powder.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-19

Mrs. Murphy calls her slipper Gas.
ioria"2 ~
because the children cry after i'll"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-19

o - method and results when
he T Tios is taken; it is pleasant
ps o. ! to the taste, and acts
D nsi promptly on the Kidneys,
1!eai Borels, cleanses the sys-
'a si feJers and cures habitual
3D. .;,rY Syrup of Figs is the
snsjr of its kind ever pro
S nIsasinc to the taste and ac-
n 70 the stomach, prompt in
..ii'D and truly beneficial in its
! go, nnrs nal only from the most
1, and agreeable substances, its
|. s, eel qualities commend it
N and have made it the most
H. remedy known.
l NJ Of Figs is for sale in 5Oc
I, ,1H b0ttles by all leading drug
| Auy reliable druggist who
/ MT have it on hand will pro-
| + urOmptly for any one who
L 10 try it. Do not accept any
Eitute.
UEnRNLA FIG syrup co.
sas FRANCISCO. CAL.
|,U.5,t ~. NEW FORK ~.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-19

Call on E. B. McKown for hard wood
and soft COL. Telephone 1.19S.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-19

Peach ice cream at Krell s. Maths.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-04-25
A Magnificent Offer.

The great "World's Fair word contest"
is exciting universal interest and rs one OF
the absorbing topics Of the day. A free
trip to Europe and $500, 90 for expenses is
offered to whoever constructs the largest
number of English words from letters
contained in the text, 1.-THE Worlds Fair. /"
Additional prizes, consisting OF an Up
right Grand Piano, valued at 500, Silver
T.sa-sets. Sewing Machines, and many
other useful and valuable articles will
also be awarded in order Of merit. A
special prize of a IA kt. gold watch, valued
at $50 will be awarded to the girl or boy,
under 16 years of age, sending in the
largest list. Everyone sending list Of
not less than 20 words will receive prize.
As the winner Of the first prize may not
care to make the extensive trip offered
the option Of $1,000 in cash is given. Send
send seven &c. stamps for complete rules
premium catalogue and sample copy Of
the beautifully illustrated paper sThe
Home Fascinator." The contest il open
to any person in the United States OF
Canada. In case OF ties on the largest
list the first prize will be awarded to the
one bearing the earliest post-mark, dis
lance, ETC., considered. Address:
The HoME FAscINAroR,
Montreal CANADA,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-04-25

The commissioners to assess the
Texas Pacific, Mississippi Valley
and Louisiana Central Railroads
met in the State Capital 21st of
April. Besides the commissioners
from parishes intersected by these
roads, there were present Messrs.
Wheelock and Green, of the Texas
and Pacific Road; Mr.. Cook, of the
Mississippi Valley road, and Col.
A. w. Crandall, of the Southern
Telephone Company. After full
discussion of the subjects, the fol-
lowing assessment was made: Texas
and Pacific, $1,000 per mile and
branch lines, $500 per mile; Mis-
sissippi Valley, $1,000 per mile;
Louisiana Central, $1,000 per mile;
telephone lines, $50 per mile; tele-
graph, three wires or less, 500 per
mile, for each additional wire SO.
The assessment of the main lines
of the Texas and Pacific and Mis-
sissipi Valley roads is an increase
of $1,000 over the valuation of last
year.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-04-25

PALEsrrrE. TEXAS. April II. 1891.
Editor Collar Chronicle:
This morning the greatest excite
ment prevailed in this city, on ac-
count of the arrival of President
Harrison. The President declined
to leave the train, but delivered a
short address from the platform to
the thousands who had gathered
around to see ''the head of the
nation" After the President had
finished, General Rusk came for
ward and addressed the multitude.
He said. in sense, that Texas was
one of the greatest States in the
Union; that her territory was large
enough for eight ordinary States;
that her exports in the last year
has increased more than one hum
bred per cent; that if she can get
a deep harbor, she will soon be one
of the chief exporting States. He
shook hands with the military
company and other citizens, and
then the train left, leaving Mr..
Wannamaker behind to spend the
day with his sister in this city.
MILTON O'QUIN.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-04-25

MONTGOMERY. La. April Is, 1891.
Editor Collar Chronicle
/ send you the score of a game
of base ball played between our
boys and the Mt. Zion boys, in which
the latter were defeated by score
of % to "a in our favor. We had
quite large crowd of young folks,
principally our lovely young ladies.
The game was called to order by
Henry Bernstein at 2: 30 and finish
ed at 4:30, after two hours hard
work. Please publish this accord
ing to the score and oblige,
r. WALKER, Captain.
It is difficult to publish the score
of each nine this week, and we
must ask that our young friends
accept the will for the deed, with
the promise that we will endeavor
to show up a more shapely report
for them at some other time. The
Montgomery nine were composed
of Dunn, Jones, Bernstein, Nc
Cain, Payne, Etheridge, Dunn and
Walker. Mt. Zion nine Harris,
Patton, Mcknight, Afford, Payne,
Curry, Hicks, Clark and Fittz.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-04-25

The Bunkie Blade of last week
devotes something over column
to long-winded criticism of the
action of the police jury of Avoy-
Giles parish in refusing to make
reasonable appropriation for edu-
cational purposes" and that, too,
when there is cash balance in the
parish treasury of nearly ten thous-
and dollars above current expenses!
Well, we don't blame Bro. Tanner
for kicking; but he is wasting a
great deal of valuable time to very
little purpose, and in order to help
him in worthy cause, we will put
him onto little racket that beats
talking all to pieces. For his COM
fort we quote section "a of the
school law, and if he fails to get
consolation out of it, he isn't the
hairpin we take him for:
Police juries and all municipal corpor-
atoms except New Orleans. to levy l n
mills for school purposes ia their an
nual budget.
SEc "a. That the police jurors OF the
several parishes, and the board of trustees,
aldermen and legal representatives OF
cities, towns and villages Except the par
lsh of Orleans), may levy for the support
OF the common schools of their respec-
tive parishes not less than one and a half
mills tax on the dollar of the assessed
valuation Of the property thereof. his
shall be provided for in their annual
budgets. On the refusal or neglect to
levy said tax or to vote for such levy, the
parish school board shall have the right,
and it shall be its duty, to compel by
mandamue, which may be tried in cham
bers or in open court, the levy OF said tax
to be collected as in case of parish and
corporation taxes, and shall be paid to
the school treasury of the parish or town
where collected, monthly, by the tax col
lector; provided, towns not exempted
under their charters from the payment OF
parish taxes, and subjected to the burden
of taxation as the parishes are, shall not
pay this tax, for same is included in the
taxes imposed by the parish in winch the
town is situated.
AS soon as the attention of the
police jury of Grant parish was
called to this law, two years ago,
they promptly recognized it by set
ting aside II mills of the taxes for
school purposes. 1t is hardly
possible that any body of parish
Legislators would refuse to recog-
nize this law when once their atten-
ton has been called to it.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-04-25

A wrong notion has gone abroad
that more mind is required for the
professions than for trades. It is
true that our professionals are con-
stantly consulting books and opin-
ions Of past ages and of the pres
emit; they rest ON human opinion.
In the trades men work by the
principles God has infused into
matter; and if from these princi-
Piles mechanic can form new APP
plications and new combinations,
he shows himself to be man gifted,
with the highest ingenuity, and
capable of the best mathematical
thought. Because he is always
dealing with things, the mechanic
loses somewhat his power of words;
the lawyer, on the other hand, deals
so much in words that he often
loses his regard for things. Elk.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-04-25
Our Vacant Ofaces.

We learn that special meeting
of the farmers union has been
called, to assemble at Prospect to-
day, for the purpose of recommend
ing appointments to the Governor
to fill the vacancies in our clerks
and sheriffs Offices. There are
various rumors as to whom they
will recommend, but it seems to be
most generally conceded that Mr..
Jas. Fletcher will be indorsed for
the clerkship,, while the intended
recommendation for sheriff appears
to be equally divided between
Messrs. James Nugent and Drew
Kemp. Owing to the short time
until another election (less than a
year, and the majority of the Dem
ocratic voters having already signed
the petition of Mr.. Kemp, it is
thought they will give him their
support or else make no recon-
mendation.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-04-25

With regard to the New Orleans
jury system it seems to be we'll
agreed now that the non-paynen
of jurors has a bad effect. It is
about the only place in the world
where jurors are not paid, and it is
neither fair nor wise that this duty,
often very arduous, should be
thrown on citizens without some
compensation. It causes general
Discrimination for jury duty, and
prevents many persons from serv-
ing. -Times-D Democrat:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-04-25

The expenditure of the billion
Congress is such "a bewildering total
that it is hard to grasp it. It has
to be divided up and thought of in
separate sums. It amounted to 81,
600, 900 per day while Congress was
in session. Counted in silver dol
lars there was q metal weight Of
5000 tons. This would make an
outlay of six tons per day, or about
1926 apiece for each Senator and
Representive. For the two sessions
of 500 days the expenditure was at
the rate Of SO per second. This
is q tolerably rapid gait. It is not
probable that the billion Congress
willever find it's equal for rapacious
prohigacy. Philadelphia Record.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-04-25
WAsunaroN. d. c., April


Mr.. Blaine has lost none of his
old time cunning. He wishes to
give the country the impression
that he is running the Department
of State entirely independent of
Mr.. Harrison, and to help that idea
along he waited until after Mr..
Harrison had gone on his grand
vote hunting tour before he de-
livered q copy of the reply of this
government to the last dispatch of
the Italian government to Marquis
Imperial, the Italian charge deaf
fairies of this city, for transmission
to Rome, although, I have it on
excellent authority, that reply had
been entirely written, and approved
by Mr.. Harrison and the cabinet
as long ago as last Saturday. This
reply is one of the longest and
most elaborate documents ever sent
by this government to a foreign
nation, and it informs the Italians
in unmistakable language that the
United States does not propose to
interfere with the regularly consti-
tuted State courts under any cir
cumstances, and that when it shall
have been proven that any citizen
or citizens of Italy were among the
members of the ssMafia" lynched
at New Orleans it is willing to take
up the question of paying to his or
their families money indemnity.
It is in short thoroughly Ameri-
can letter. Mr.. Blaine has many
faults, but lack of Americanism
isn't one of them, thank heaven.
Another bogus reform is the
alleged attempt of Secretary Tracy
to clear the navy yards of the coun-
try of partisan politics. He has
issued an order declaring the posi-
tions vacant after June l, at the
New York yard and after July /, at
the Norfolk yard of all foremen'
and master mechanics, and ORDER
ing an examining board Of Naval
officers to convene at these yards
respectively May IL and June 3,
for the purpose of examining APP
plicants for the vacancies. why"
said Naval officer, ''this thing is
a fraud on its face, and, in my
opinion,is only gotten up to get rid
of some men whose discharge is
desirable. IF there are incompe-
tent foremen and master mechanics
employed why not discharge them,
and, if it is the desire of the Secre-
tary, have their places filed by
competitive examinations, but what
sense is there in requiring men
who have proven by years of sue
cessful work their competence to
take part in competitive examine
tions in order to demonstrate their
fitness for doing the work upon
which they have been engaged, in
some cases, for half life time.
The true inwardness of the resig-
nation of Senator Edmunds has
leaked out. 1t is chagrin. There
was time when his word was law
with his Republicans colleagues in
the Senate, but at the last session
his suggestions were not only
ignored, but he was actually snub-
bed on several occasions by a ma
iority Of the Republican Senators,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-04-25

In circular to the assessors of
the various parishes Auditor Steele
calls especial attention to the ne
cessity for absolutely correct re-
turns of educable children from
the different parishes. The last
returns of such children between
the ages of 6 and Is years, vary,
in some parishes, from 30 to so per
cent of the total population, from
which it is evident that some OF
the assessors have included in their
returns, children under 6 and over
Is years of age. This results in
gross injustice to parishes which
have made a correct enumeration,
in that some parishes receive more
than they are justly entitled to, In
the apportionment of school funds.
1t is therefore urged upon asses
sors to pay particular attention to
this subject in order that the etlu-
cational department of the State
may be facilitated in its work.
Winn parish is said to be one of
the parishes in which one-half of
the population is returned as Of
schoolable age, and some of the
State papers have INDUCED in rath-
er harsh comments over the glar-
ing injustice,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-04-25

snug iitsls fortunes have hen uaade II
work for ~, By Apua rsgs, Austin
ITexns- snd Jno- Bonn Toledo, Obi.
|3ee cut Oshess ere doing - vel Why
'ne9 yea some earn over 80. ~
tssouth- You can do the wosk end live
~ home. whesvver you ure- Eve1 BE-
'ginners sre essflv earning fFom e. tc
11oa day. An sg<>. We show 700 bow
ond sesri yoa- GA work IN spnfe fiEe
or all the lime De muasyorr work-
ERA Failure unkncsn s0ce9 t1rn-
NEW asd won1orlAI- fny<irgleTs no.
, Lex o6o roreDao1, moaoo
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-04-25

H. T. Sharp, McCrory, Ark, writes.
have sold G. C. C. certain chill cure
to hundreds Of employees ON the Mem
phis and Bald Knob railroad, aud !
ilonts knew Of y failure to cnre. Sold
by 8. NJ. Lncruix.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-04-25
q. TURNER

Has just received Large Stock of Spring
and Summer Goods, which is to be sold at
u small margin above cost for cash.
The public are invited to call and EXAM
inc his large and well selected stock OF
DRY GOODS,
consisting of Dress Goods and Trimmings.
Fancy Goods, White Goods. aides Cloaks
and Jackets. Jersies, Hosiery. Shawls and
Hoods. Balmorals, Jeans, Cassimeres and
FIannels, Linseys, Blankets, etc
Mems and Boys Hats, and Ladies' Trim
med Hats.
A large stock of Boys and Menss CLIO
THING. Special bargains are offered in
Boys and Mems JEANS Clothing, which
were bought at sacrifice.
A fine assortment of Boots and Shoes
SaddIeIy, Crockery. Hardware, Groceries
Plantation Supplies. TRUNKS valises,
Towers celebrated "Fish Brand" OF Slick
ers, and FURNITURE.
Agent for the Dupont Gun Powder, the
Oldest aud best in America.
A carload Of the celebrated MILBURN
WAGONS will I've received early in Octo-
Der, the best on the planet.
Highest market price paid for Cotton.