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The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1892-10-12

The wheat crop Of the Pacific coast In
1891 was over 100000 tons, and so per
cent Of the wheat was exported by sail
ing vessels, and large portion OF Il
passed around the Horn. The Nicara-
qua canal by shortening the route to
Atlantic ports would not only save the
producer cost Of freight, but the revenue
Of the canal &C 81 per ton toll would be
nearly $3,0O0,000 on wheat alone. IL 10
shown that there are 500, ,000, 900 thousand
feet OF merchantable timber In Washing
ton and Oregon to the value Of which
over 80 per thousand feet would be added
by cheap water transportation via the
Nicaragua canal. The gross addition 20
the value would amount to the enormous
sum Of $l,000O0O0O00, even at this low
estimate Of 50 additional. The fruit In
dustry Of California would quadruple In
two years from the opening Of the canal
for business, and fast refrigerator steam
ers would deliver fruit from California 20
New York in ten days, to Liverpool In
fourteen days, and to New Orleans in
eight days. The mountains of the Pa
citic coast are rich In lead, copper, silver
and gold, while the plateRux and valleys
afford cereal belt with q soil more dur
able, and more favorable seasons for
seeding and harvesting than any part Of
the world, and the committee thinks the
completion Of the Nicaragua canal ls only
needed to develop that country TO pro-
duction Of gigantic proportions and
double the population Of the Pacific
coast In few years. The cotton growing
sections OF the gulf states have under
gone depression, and the committee
believes that nothing could be Of greater
immediate advantage than the canal in
relieving that depression, and making a
market for American cotton In Japan,
China and Corea, where already the peO-
pie are beginning to manufacture cotton
goods by machinery. Japan imported
over 100000 pounds Of American cotton
In 1891, most Of which was shipped from
New Orleans TO New York and then by
rail to Vancouver and steamship TO Japan.
AT present the coal trade OF South
America and the Pacific coast lS monopo-
lized by the English. The committee
thinks that il the Nicaragua canal were
opened the Alabama and West Virginia
coal would have a decided advantage
over English competitors, not to mention
the enormous amounts Of coal the canal
company itself would use. At the en-
trance Of the Suez canal last year 1,5OO,-
900 tons OF coal were sold. In competi-
ton with England for Pacific ocean trade
the Nicaragua canal would give Ameri-
can commerce an advantage Of 2,700
miles, while besides the specific benefits,
the committee thinks great general bene-
fits will accrue to the entire Mississippi
valley, the lake ports, and the Atlantic
coast. Ship building and the shipping
interests Of New England will receive
new impetus. A new coastlng trade will
spring up, and American tonnage on the
(COntIn,led ON Dgog ny
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1892-10-12

progress OF the work, will be less than
800, 600, 900, and the time required for
the completion Of the work is within
five years. The climate Of Nicaragua "a
healthy, and out Of 1900 northern men
employed in constructing q railroad
through a swamp only two died during q
period Of four months. OF 200 northern
engineers and skilled mechanics who
have worked for the canal company for
three years not one has died from dis
ease incident to the country. BY the
Nicaragua canal the distance saved is
shown by this table:
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1892-10-12
Between

N. Y. and San Fran Cape Horn, Is GEO 4,9O7
N. Y ndPugetSOund Mallegan, l3 935 6665
NY. aud Hong Kong Cape @ Fl l3,75OI 1885
N, Y. and Melbourne Cape Horn, IL, ,76OI 0SS2
L'pOOl and San Fran Cape Horn, 15,620I 1877
N. o. and San Fran. Cape Horn, l6,O cool 4,l47
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1892-10-12

Miles Present Miles. MlIes va va
Route, vita nv tSonS
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1892-10-12

qulrles at any time, Please address any
communications to the secretary Of the
committee, Geo. s. Baker, 175 Dearborn
street, Chicago, Ill.
(Signed) J.F. MERRY, Iowa,
GEO. L. CONVERSE, Ohio,
S. Fl. HAWKINS, Georgia,
JOHN B. JONES, Arkansas,
r. W. MmLsAP, Mississippi,
JNo S. PILLsBURY, Minnesota,
AMBosE Snow, New York,
GEO. s. BAKER, Sec., Illinois.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-12
BRIEF NJ ENTION.

Ho, C, fee. chocniate or q good cup OF
tea at Krell S Mains anytime.
Full line OF electric supplies; the best
of electric bells Al batteries installed by
Charles FIebig, the 10 ksmith.
81 viii huy good span of work
horses, harness and wag IN Inquire at
j. w. Jones secondhand store 1914 ave-
nue.
Sewing mschi es repaired as good as
new. Needles. oil snd parts of all ma
chimes at Fiebig's, the locksmith
Get cup of coffee with cream and
slice of cream pie or a sandwich for your
luncheon. Every cup of co ee is made
to order in moment No waiting end
you get the best at Kre s. Maths new
parlor
The alarm of fire from box IL 1t the
corner of Fourth avenue and Sixth street,
Yesterday afternoon. called the depart
ment to house owned by Nj. w Battles
where an insignificant blez. was scOv-
ere 10 the roof 1t was extinguished Il
few moments later and the damage will
be slight.
NJ. Arnold, of Davenport, is C'osing out
his entire stock of goods for half the price
it costs He has removed to No. 3l9
Brady street and all who need anything
in his line will do well to call there before
purchasing elsewhere.
Notice-Send your friends to krell X
Maths for dish Of oysters, cup OF cot
fee, c1p of chocolate. cup of tes, with a
slice of cream pie or cream puff, or
chocolate eclsire. or a sandwich. We
will give you the best. Remember US.
Probably the best feature of the ''Ar-
kansas Traveller compsuys entertain
ment here was the work of Harry Green.
mention of whose clever portrayal of
festive "rube" appeared in last evenings
ARGUS. He succeeded Yesterday after
noon in playing a number of our BUSH
ness men to such an extent that some of
them concluded that he was genuine and
not fake He also bought a ticket and
sat among the aud ence at the theatre,
where he kept the people in good hg NOR
until the curtain went up Ga the stage
he introduced a number of specialties aud
won the hearty applause of the house.
he is quite promising actor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-12
La grippe =

Since reports from various paris of the
country show that LA Grippe" Is no,
only among us, but everywhere prevalent
and often from its complications very
serious, hence we would recommend two
of the most highly endorsed yet simple
and Efficient remedies known, Humphrey S
Specifics numbers one and seven Hun
dreds of people taken with cough and in
fuerZs and symptoms of what is now
'ermed La Grippe" have been speedily
and permanently cured by them. Num-
Der one sllays the fever, pain and iDlsm-
nation, while number seven cures the
cough, hosrseness aud sore throat. Hun
dreds of publishers. having found these
specifics of priceless value in their fam
lily, never hesitate to recommend them to
their many readers. Hear the unsolici-
ted testimony of few.
Chicago, ILL.,, Western Broker l
find Humphreys Specifics are invaluable.
Several severe cases of la grippe in my
family have been cured by few days
treatment. Hsmmonton, n. j., "Atlau-
tic Mirror" l have used Humphreys
Specific No. Z with marked benefit, and
am always glad to recommend its use
Wsverly, Ohio, "Waichmsn:" For
fevers and colds Humphreys Specifics
are invaluable.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-12
The Theatre

The performance of The Arkansas
Traveller" at Harper's theatre last evening
was not up to expectations. The young>
er Chanfrau is not the equal of his father
by any means, although of comm an ding
stage figure and excellent voice, which
however, lacks development. Mr..
Chanfrau. is not disposed to have
his company outshine him in bril-
lisncy, ard his attraction would be re-
ceived with better favor were he TO sur
round himself with better artists. The
scenic effects were first class and while
it can hardly be said that the show was
of the ragged order it was not what the
public expected above the average
DR.. Flint is entertaining large audi
ences nightly at Turner h2ll, and his
feats are causing much enjoyment and
wonder.
The Cadi' at the opera house, the first
play ever written By sn American humor-
ist who has been read by thousands of
people, will be presented before a tri>
city audience for the first time in Daven~
port at the Burtis opera house Feb. 16.
The engagement is for one night, Tues
day. We all know that Bill Nye is one
of our most prolific writer's of humorous
matter; but it was not known until The
Cadi' was presented in New York that he
was capable of writing a play that could
stand the test of long metropolitan run.
The fact that the plsy enjoyed run of
125 performances would seem to indicate
that il was worthy of the serious consid-
Grafton of theatre. goers.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-12
The Ladies' Committees.

The comrittees on invitations selected
by the tri-city ladies for the grand
fancy dress and domino party to be given
at the Harper house Feb. 29,is composed
of:
Rock Island Mesdsmes W. T. Call.
A. C Dart, S. B. Edison, c. Lynde, Phil
Mitchell, Morris Rosentield, W. A.
Thompson and Henry Curtis.
Mesdames George French,
T. .. S~iney, ]. s. Wiley and James
K Preston.
Rock Island -Mesdanes NJ. W
Lyon and P. Thompson.
Moline-Mesdames S II Velie, NJ. Y.
Cady. J. W. Good and Frank W. Gould
The parlors of the hotel are to be used
for the reception of the guests, the dining
hall fer dancing, while in the ladies' or
binary the refreshments will be served by
Ktell & Math.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-12

For beauty. for comfort, for improve
ment of the complexion. use olly Poz-
zoni's Powder: there is nothing equal to
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-12
Catarrh Cant be Cured

with local applications, as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is
blood or constitutional disease. and in
order to cure il you have to take internal
remedies. Halls Catsrrh cure is taken
internally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces. Halls Catsrrh
Cure is no qusck medicine. 1t was pre-
scribed by one of the best physicians IN
this country for years; and is q regular
prescription. 1t is composed of the best
tonics known. combined with the bes'
blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combine,
ton of the two ingredients is what pro-
duces such wonderful results in curing
catarrh. Send for testimonials free
F. ]. CHENEY s. Co, Props. Toledo. o
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-12
Betrothed Before Birth.

A strange practice is that of betrothin.
girl before she is born conditionally, of
course. The Calmucs do so. But the girl
is allowed an opportunity on her bridal
morning of winning her freedom, should
she dislike the man her parents have
chosen for her. The marriage ceremony is
performed 10y the bride riding away at full
speed, pursued by the bridegroom, who
must capture her and bring her back; if
he fails to do so he is deemed unworthy of
her hand Very rarely can Calmuc lady
be overtaken unless she has a partiality for
her pursuer. Francisco Examiner
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-12
HEAT AND PURE AIR.
REORGANIZATION ofthe Board of Eduea-
zion TO Provide Bothsat the r. mod
eIed NO. G Building.

eied NO. 6 Building.
The board of education meets in ad =
journed session tonight to determine q
very important questionable providing
of modern apparatus for furnishing heat
and ventilation in conneciio vita ether
improvements attending the recoDstruc-
lion OF No 6 school building. In line
with the tendency of the board as regards
all school buildings erected in Rock Isl ?
and in recent years. there is de,ermina-
ton to provide only such modern devices
as look to the comfort, safety and SAM
tary welfare OF the public school pupils
To insure this the board has been looking
about considerably in order TO act in &C
cordance with the best possible sdvsn
tsge.
Last Monday President Carter and Di
rector Berabardi spent the entire day in
Chicago investigating the George 81 .
Hess system of heat and ventilation, and
Supt. kcmble has been at Rockford the
past two days looking into the Fuller &
Walton system, il use in public school
buildings in that city.
The system so far used in OK Island
schools are the Smesd or Ruttau, and the
High school and Buildings 2 and are
provided with it. while No. Z has been
contracted for. Tonight the board meets
to settle the matter. and there is no ques-
ton 10 connection with school building
construction that is of 50 great impor-
lance as this one of making provision for
heat and ventilation.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-12
COUNTY BUILDING


1U-Heirs of Robert X lowles to c L
Morgan. part lot 3 block 6, Woods sddi-
ton 10 Moline. 81.
August Gerhert to Nicholas K um beck
lots and ., bl OK 2. village of Carbon
Cliff $500.
Ella B Dsxon to John kistler. lots Z
and s. block /. town of Reynolds, 81 600
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-12
To Young Mothers,

who are for tqe first time to undergo
woman's severest trial, we offer you. not
the stupor caused by chioroform. with
rick of death for Yourself or your dearly
loved and longed-for offspring, but
Mothers Friend" q remedy WEIGH will,
if used as directed. invariably alleviate
the pains, horrors and risks of labor, and
often entirely do away with them. Sold
By Hsrtz s. Bahnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-12
Cubeb Cough Cure-One minute.
One Minute,

One minute time often makes grea,
difference one minute remedy for
bronchitis, choking up of the throat,
lungs. etc., of course is great blessing
Cubeb Cough Cure is such a remedy it
will afford decided relief in one minute.
No family will be without it after once
trying it. For sale by all druggists.
Hartz s. Bahnsen, wholesale agents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-12
Entirely Satisfactory.

W. l . Arkell, publisher of Judge and
Frank L. slie's Illustrated Newspaper,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-12
Advertised List No.

Letters not delivered at Rock Island pos off
Feb 70. 1892:
Adams G S Griffin George
Bracket Thos McLaiu Louisa Mrs
Bishop Capt F Merfey JH
Byers Dauiel C (2) Morton Charlie
Garner Caroline Mrs Mumma Mamie Miss
Graham W j Mrs Roessler Lee
Winston Jane Mrs
YOREIGN LIST.
Martens A Miss
HOWARD WELLS, p. NJ
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-12

Every time l pick up paper. see
something about DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup" Yes. and every time you pick
up cold. you'd do well to try nice
new bottle of the same" Only 25 cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-12

Isn't she beautiful" occasionally one
hears this expression, as lady with q
strikingly lovely complexion passes along
the street. Certainly! she uses the ia,
nous Blush of Roses. manufactured by
Miss Flora A. Jones, South Bend, Ind.
Supplied by T. 81. Thomas. Price 70
cents per bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-12
Babies.

Every mother knows how dissgreeable
and annoying rash or any other skin erup-
ton is to her babe during the winter
months. when the child gets SO little fires h
air. Hot Springs Skin Salve is the thing
for it, For sale by all druggists. Harrz
& Bahnseu, wholesale agents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-12
Cor. Fifth Ave. auu Six eenth ST,
Nnrr Nnrl- -

Cor. Fifth Ave- aud Six eenth St
New York, January Il, 1921.
About three weeks since. while suf-
fering from a severe cold which had set
lied on my chest. applied an Allcock's
Porus Plaster, and in snort time OBJ
tanned relief
In my opinion, these plasters should
be in every household, for use in case of
coughs, colds, sprains, bruises. or pains
of any kind. l know that in nv case
the results have been entirely s4tisfac-
tory and beneficial"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-19
An Old Japanese diary.

The Oldest diary in the world. accordins
to n Japanese paper, is that of the Hozaks
family, landed propristors of the province
of kaschin. The diary has been conacien.
tiously kept by the various heads OF the
family for more than three centuries. II
was begun at the time Of the fall Of the
Takedss, who were masters of Kaschiu
under Yoritomo, the great Japanese ruler.
The pages OF the ancient books fail to
show that the Hozakas were especially dis
tinguished either for intellect or prowess.
Thete is no doubt, however. that they were
conscientious in the discharge of their
duties. and lived the peaceful lives
of Japanese gentlemen. The state
of the weather was naturally a
matter of great importance to them,
and each day they c%hroniclea its condi-
tion. But the books nave other entries as
we'll. A short time ago a dispute over prec-
edencs took place between two branches of
the Same family in Kaschin. each claiming
to DO the original line. The contestants
appealed to the Hozakn diary and found
the record of Il dinner given several hun
bred years ago by the head of the family to
the family to the founder of the side line.
The, record even contained the names of
the dishes eaten ut the dinner. and effect
ually settled the dispute. This various vol
umes of the diary now fill eight chests and
form the chief treasures of the wealthy
family.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-19

EUMMONS-IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF
~ the First judicial district of the state of Mon
tana, in and for the county of Lewis and Clarke.
Lilly Pitcher. plaintiff, VS.. Thomas A. Pitcher,
defendant.
The state Of Montana sends greeting 10 the
abOve-named defendant:
You are hereby required to appear in an action
brought against you by the above-named plain
tlf IN the district court of the First judicial
district OF the state of Montana in and for the
county OF Lewis and Clarke, and to answer the
complaint filed therein. within ten days (exclu-
sive Of the day of %seryice) after. the service on
you Of this summons. it served within this county;
or, it served out of this county, but within this
district. within twenty days; otherwise within
forty days, or Judgment by default will be taken
against you, according to tho prayer OF said com
plant.
The said action is brought to obtain a decrae
OF this court dissclving the bonds of matrimony
now existing between said plaintiff and defend
ant, upon the grounds set forth in the complaint
on ME IN this action; and for general rolief.
Plaintiff ale yes in her said complsint, as
grounds for such divorce. that on the III, day Of
without cause deserted and abandoned the plain
tiff and absented himself from plaintiff against
her will and without her consent and departed
from the stats OF Montana without intention of
returning thereto.
And You are hereby notified that it you fail to
required. the said plaintiff will apply to the conr.
for tho relief demanded in her said complaint.
Given under my hand and the seal of the district
court of the First judicial district of the state Of
Montana. in and for the county Of Lewis and
Clarke, this 5th day of January, in the year of
two.
lsEAL.l, JOHN BEAN. Clerk.
Sterling " Muftly. attorneys for plaintiff.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-19

Williamsen's partner, was second base-
man for Chicago, Ross Barnes played abort
and A. q. Spaulding pitched for Rockford.
Jim White caught and Al Pratt pitched for
Cleveland. Jack Hatfield. now doing the
for the Mutunls. Bob Matthews pitchsd
for the Marylands, and Jack HollingsheHd,
nov here and working in a county office,
played second for the Nationals. Dick
Higham. also doing the best ho can. WAS
playing second for tho Unions. and Davy
Force wa2 at short for the Olympics. All
these mon have zone out OF athletic work.
Arson rose in 1871, when he played third
base for the Rockford Cll.l team, and has
never quit sinos. Jim White. OF the others,
lasted the longest, snd quit unwillingly.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-19
NUMMoNs-1N THE DISTRICT COURT
Montana. in and for tho county Of Lewis and

NUMMONS-IN THE DISTRICT COURT
- OF the First judicial district Of the state OF
SSls s1f.. in and for the county of Lewis and
horny I: g. Kleinschmidt, plaintiff, VS.. An
drew n. Patton, Northwesteln Land and Invest
defendants. ST.
Tho state Of Montana sends greetings to the
You are hereby required to appear in an action
II tSe district 9iits court u tie First. Judicial judicial e d;striot
Lewis and Clarke. and to answer tho complaint
nled therein: within ten days (exoius1ye Or the day
Oh rmn sesv Is s.s after these eerv IiHo.e on you Of this sum,
twenty days, otherwise within, forty days, or
according. to the prayer Of said complaint.
The said action is brought to obtain = decree Of
this court for'ths foreclosure of a certain mort
BY the said Andrew N. Patton on the 22d day Of
June. 1880, to secure the payment of two certain
p pr mi nStes made BY him to the plaintiff
sum Of pix Thousand dollars each, lawful money
Ct The United States, described in the complaint
first Of said promissory notes, when due, and
the interest of the second OF said promissory
notes. has become due, and alleging that there Is
eleven Thousand nine hundred hand seventy-hve
and 7s-1eo On, 1851 s) dollars, and which sum is
tersst It the II rate 20 Of ten tel I Dor cent per ran. annu mil from
the 10th day Of January. 1892. Also for TIE sum
OF $500, counsel fees to be fixed and allowed by
the coqst AID for costs Of suit herein expended;
that the premises conveyed by said mortgage
may be sold and the proceeds thereof applied to
tho payment of said notes, moneys expended by
plaintiff as aforesaid, counse fees and costs Of
suit. For further, particulars reference to the
complaint on file id hereby made. and In case
such proceeds are not sufficient to pay the same,
then to obtain an execution, against the said An
and also that the above named defendants, and
all persons claiming by, through, or under then,
may be barred and forever foreclosed of ali
and interest in and to Tie said mortgaged prem.
ises, and further and other relief.
And you are hereby notified that if You fail to
appear and answer said complaint. as above
required, the said plaintiff will take default
against yon and apply to tho court for the relief
demanded inthe said complaint.
Given under my hand and the seal Of tho dis
stats Of Montans. in and tor the County Of Lewis
ana Clarke, this 10Th day OF January. A. d. 1881.
lsEAL.l JOHN BEAN, Clerk.
AsHBURN X. BARBOUR.
Plaintiffs Attorney.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-19
Excursion Rates to California.


On the 18th of each month the Northern
Pacific railroad will sell roand trip tickets
to California points as follows: @a"""
Helena to San Francisco and return. 60
ing via Portland and returning same way,
$75.
10 San Francisco, going via Portland
and returning via Ogden and Silver Bow,
800.
To Los Angeles. going and returning via
Portland, entering San Francisco in one
direction either going or returning, $50.
To Los Angeles. going via Portland and
San Francisco and returning same route.
$93.
To Los Angeles, going via Portland and
San Francisco and returning via Sacra-
mento and Ogden, $3.50.
Tickets will be limited for sixty days for
going passage, with return at any time
within the final limit of six months.
A. D.. EDGAR, Gen. Agt., Helena. Mont.
CHAg. S. FEE, G. P. u Il. A., st. Paul, MIMI.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-19
A Disguised Monarch.

1t happens occasionally shat even the
most powerful monarchs are unable to full
fill their wishes. On one occasion Alsxan-
der the Great, who was born 1888 b. O..
wishing to have his photograph taken, went
to the studio of Hsleodoros & Bros., on the
making known his wish Heleodoros called
A~lexander's attention to the fact that pho
Biography had not yet been invented. II
forgot all about that 7 remarked Alexander;
II guess Til have to wait awhile" ana
walked out very much disgusted.--Texas
Siftings.