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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-09
SOME CLOSE FIGURING.
Contractors DO 1t on the Western Insane
Hospital.

The commissioners are still strug-
Cling with the bids on the Western
Insane hospital to be constructed at
WATERFOWL. And it will be few DAYS
yet before the lowest bidder can be
determined in view of the complexed
condition OF the figures.
The bids are very low aud it is
supposed that the successful con-
tractor will come from either Chi
cago or Milwaukee. The buildings,
it is safe to say, will be of pressed
brick with stone trimmings. The
bidding is SO close and the figures so
low that the commission feels that
four buildings. the administration,
central, ward A and ward l, can be
built with the 100000 appro-
priation, instead OF three, as origin
ally intended.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-09
A BIG DEPOT DEAL.
Rock island to Have One of the
Best in the State.
O.B.& 20. Is BACK OF THE s0HEME

Options Obtained and Land Enough Sc
cured to Insare the Success of the Pro-
jsct-Nsans Great Things for the City
In the Future.
Rock Island is to have another
big depot. The Burlington road is
back Of it and will, unless all pres
snt indications fail, erect IN the
central part of the city within the
next year. one of the finest passen-
ger stations in the west.
For some time the work Of secur.
ing the necessary options has been
going on, and while The ARGUS has
been cognizant of what has been
transpiriDg, it has, in the interest of
the success of the undertaking. with
held publication until now, but in
view Of the fact that rumor. that un-
controllable factor in every comnun-
ity,,,ha so thproughly.and effectually
spread the Information into all parts
Of the city. and especially in the
very community most interested,
further reservation, as far as pub.
licity of the facts is concerned, is
useless.
Burlington's Public Spirit.
The Burlington has always had
kindly feeling toward Rock Island
and the community tributary to it.
This was demonstrated particularly
when w. &. Brown was superinten-
dent of the Rock Island and St. Louis
division. and when after steady and
well merited advancement Mr.. Brown
attained the topmost round in the
management of the Burlington sys-
TEN, he at once turned his attention
toward the development of his old
and first love. the Rock Island and
st. Louis division. He made a short
cut into St. Louis, thereby avoiding
the st. Louis tunnel, and then he
turned his attention to the terminal
facilities here. The long time depot
at the foot of Sixteenth street has
for years been inadequate to meet
the company 3 requirements. Real
izing that change was neces sary
Mr.. Brown regarded the best as none
too good. The result was that options
have been secured on, and some pur-
chases made of, real estate running
along Twentieth street from Second
half way to Third, and along Second
avenue from Twentieth street east to
the Tri-City Railway power station
on Twenty-third street. The prop
erty involved is sufficient to provide
not only for a grand railway station
facing on Twentieth street. if the
council grants the necessary aban.
donment Of streets; which cannot be
doubted it will do most heartily,
but sheds three blocks long in the
rear. The contamination Of this
great undertaking means more for
Rock Island as a terminal point than
can be estimated. and ne obstacle
should be permitted to stand in the
way of the entire success of the pro-
ject. The council should acquiesce
and cooperate to the limit of its
power in aiding it in every way pos
sible.
Adjoining Options.
Further options have been secured
on property running up Twentieth
to Third avenue, but this is said to
be on purely speculative purposes
and an immense hostelry is
arousing the possibilities in this con-
nection. =.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-09

Needs assistance it may be best to
render it promptly. but one should
remember to use even the most per-
feet remedies only when needed. The
best and most simple and gentle rem
edy is the Syrup of Figs, manufac-
tured BY the California Fig Syrup
company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-09

Generally fair weather tonight and
Sunday; very little change in ten
perature; southerly winds. Today's
temperature 80.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-09

Further options have been secured
on property running up Twentieth
to Third avenue, but this is said to
be on purely speculative purposes
and an immense hostelry is
arousing the possibilities in this con-
nectiOn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-09
WEIR COMPANY COMING.

Monmouth Flow Works Finally Decides
on East Moline.
MONMOUTH. May 9.-The Weir
Plow company at its special meeting
today to decide on the question of
removal to East Moline, determine d
definitely to move at once.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-10
DIED

LUcAs-At Goshen. Nov. 30, Miss Clar- inda Lucas, aged ". GoRE-At Sheffield, Mass, Dec. ?, Ella R. Gore, aged 61. RHoDEs-At Bsinbride, N. r, Nov. 27, Mrs Carrie A. Rhodes, formerly of Winsted and Thomaston. STUDLEY-At North East Centre, N. r., Nov. 28, Hepnetts. wife of Daniel Studley, aged 52. BAILEY-At Newburg, N. l., Dec. 1. O l. Bailey, D. D. S, formerly of Mil lerton, N Y. SAYrE-At Pine Plains, N. Y, Nov. 26, Rev William N. Sayre. aged SS. DAvIs-At White Plains, N. r., Dec. l, Clara Esther, wife of George E. Davis, aged 36. A native of Lake. vile.
 PUDGuLI-At Great Harrington, Mass. Dec 3. Peter Pudgilli. Polander. DoNALDsoN-At Muddy Brook. Great Burlington, Mass, Dec 2, Mrs Rich ard Donaldson, aged 50. HAGERTY-At Bridgeport Dec. 5. Min nie Quinlsn, wife of William Hagerty, formerly of Winsted. JoHNsoN-At Harwinton, Dec. 8, Mrs Harriet Johnson, aged 75. MERRIMAN At Lakeville, Dec. 4, Grace, eldest daughter of James Merriman, aged IF.
 MURRAY-At Mill River. Mass, Dec. 4, Martin Murray, aged 30.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-10
A Modest Request.

The famous actor E. J. Henley, when In New Orleans in tho winter of 1S92 told the following story of man in straitened circumstances who, as he put it, "prefer- red to be helped to make his own way in the world by commendable industry rather than be an object of charity"
 ''It was in the winter of 1891, and bit Serly cold night A lot of actors and other Bohemians were gathered around the big stove of rather rough and tumble saloon In Chicago It was just after the theater, and we had gathered there with the view of going on a summing expedition. A lean and hungry looking fellow, thinly and shabbily clad, walked into the place and looked hard at us, as though desirous of making our acquaintance. Some one in our party, divfning his purpose, took time by the forelock and turning upon the stranger said:
 "'We have no money to give you to buy a cup of coffee and a nights lodging, for we're all flat broke
 "The stranger looked up with a pleasant smile, as if to correct a misapprehension, and quickly responded:
 "' I was not going to ask for money, gentlemen, but I wanted to know if one of you would lend me a sand bag. so that might go out and make little. New Orleans Times- Democrat
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-10
THE WORK SHE WANTED.
1t Would Be Lots of Fun and Might EnA
 In Romance.

1t Would Be Lots of Fun and Might EnA
 In Romance.
 "Papa," said the public officials bright eyed daughter as he settled himself in his easy chair after dinner and reached for the evening paper.
 "Welf'' he said inq1iringly.
 She did not reply at once, but came over and took seat on a stool beside him, thereby demonstrating to his satisfaction that she had something important on her mind.
 Papa" she repeated at last, "you have great deal of influence, haven't you?'
 "Um-well, have some," he admitted guardedly.
 Enough so that you can get position for any one if you really want to, she sug- gested.
 "wen. yes," he answered. But how does that interest you?"
 "Why, I've been reading about the new women," she replied, "and they all seem b have a sphere or something of that sort and some business calling''-
 "Oh, well," he interrupted, "you don't want to be a new womanp'
 "No-o," she answered slowly. "I don't know that do, but if every one else is go- ing to be one I suppose l ought to-
 "Nonsenser' he exclaimed. "We all like you better as you are, and I don't think you'd look well in bloomers any, way"
 "Oh, wasn't thinking of bloomersp' she returned quickly. "I don't want to wear them anyway. was thinking about . mission in life and having work to do in the world of business, so that I could be ready for a rainy day'-
 Don't worry yourself I'll get you an- other silk umbrella if you've lost the last one I gave you"
 She pouted prettily, but persisted in spite of his interruption.
 ''Well, I've picked out the position that I want, she said, land think you might get it for me. want to open the sealed proposals I've read so much about at diff ferent times I should think it would be lots of fun, and maybe I'd find the one I've been expecting''-
 She stopped because she thought some one laughed, but she has the promise of the job as soon as there is a vacancy Chicago Post.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-10
Reporter Licked.

According to the Winsted Citizen a lively one round fight occurred yester- day between newspaper man and a resident in Winsted. It was this way The Waterbury Sunday Globe gave Winssed great write up last Sunday and among it's articles assailed William Gibson, known as "Scotty." Gibson learned that the Globe reporter would be in Wiusted yesterday and he laid low. He finally ran up against the re- porter, Frank Smith of Waterbury, and in three minutes Gibson had wiped the earth with Smith. During the scuf1e Smith asserted that he got his last Sun- days news from John Simmons, and a mob were very earnest in their threats to give Simmons suit of feathers last night
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-10
BORN.

ADAMs-In this village, Dec. 3, a son to Mir and Mrs E. W. Adams. SHEPPARD Pittsfeld, Mass. Nov. 30, twin boys to MT and Mrs Albert Sheppard. BRIDaMAN-At Norfolk, Dec. 5, a daughter to Mir and Mrs Henry H. Bridgman
 WARNER-At Salisbury Dec 8, daugh. ter Jeanette De Forest) to Mir and Mrs D. T. Warner. WooDN-At Chapinville Dec. 5, a daughter to MT and Mrs Ernest Woodin.
 HoLcoMB this village Dec. 8. a son to Mir and Mrs Wm E Holcomb. SpARKs-At Norfolk. Dec. 4, son to Mir and Mrs Wallace Sparks. BALDwN-At Cleveland, O., Nov. 10, a son, William J to MT and Mrs Will liam R. Baldwin.
 McCoY-At Lime Rock Dec. 5,a daugh- ter to MT and Mrs George Mccoy. MERRnAN-At Lime Rock, Nev. 30, a son to Mir and Mrs G. H. Merrimsn
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-10
Fire in North Norfolk.

About 2 o'clock Tuesday night one of the barns of Thomas Morris, who owns and occupies the old Col. Knapp place in North Norfolk, was found to be on fire. Iu spite of the energetic efforts of Thomas Morris and the neighbors, the four barns on the place were burned to the ground, together with 100 tons of hay, 25o bushels of oats and 50 bushels of rye just threshed out, besides a wagon. harness and farming tools and possibly a heifer. One barn was 30x40 and another 52x22, the others small. Loss about g, GOO; insurance $500.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-10
POINT FRS.
Dog lost. See adv.

Dog lost. See adv. Read Dr Avis business card.
 Read the notice of the annual meet ing of the shareholders of the National Iron Bank.
 T. J. Kearin's new adv. tells you where Is the cheapest place on earth to buy clothing.
 I. R. Prindle has two holiday ads iu to-day's issue of the NEWS. Don't fail to read both of them.
 Comfort and cheer. Yes, yes, that's just what you need, and G. l.. Parsons x Sons holiday adv. shows that they can supply you.
 J B. Oliphant & Co.'S. adv. tells you that a "Noah's Ark" Lad of Christmas goods have arrived at their store. Call and see the contents of the ark.
 Now is the time to secure bargains in boots, shoes and rubber goods at J. c. Benton's. Don't fail to read his adver- tisement concerning his removal sale. Short and sweet is the G. w. Hall Cps holiday advertisement. neverthe- less it will attract many customers, even Santa Claus himself, who are looking for beautiful and useful presents. A F. Roberts has large assortment of holiday goods but his new advertise ment very modestly mentions only a | few articles Better visit his store be- fore Santa Claus wrecks the display. | William Nisbet has moved from Win sted, Conn.,, to Westerly, R. I , but he has left worthy successors at Winsted in the firm of James Gsntles & Go. whose grand opening takes place on Saturday l of this week, and whose introductory advertisement appears to-day. Don't fail to read their adv and also bear in mind that the new firm have retained nearly all of Mir Nisbet's clerks, there. fore you will not meet all strangers when you call there but will be vel comed by old friends and also by the new firm.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-10
Mountain County Pomona.

The annual meeting of Mountain County Pomona Grange was held in Torrington, and the following officers elected and installed for the ensuing year: NJ. Q. Ames, Litchfield; o. U. T. Church, Torrington; l. Il. G.. HumphreyviIle, Northfeld; s Geo. &. Hammond, Goshen; A. S.-Edw. Ly- man, Warren; C.-Rev J. P. Hawley, New Hartford; T.-J. O. Eddy, Sims bury; See-N. s. Stevens. East Ca naan; G. K.-FIank Finkle, Winches- ter; C.-Mrs U T Church, Torrington; P.-Mrs J. Q. Ames, Litchfeld; F. Carrie Plouquet, Plymouth; L. A. s. Grace Hammond, Goshen; Ex. Com mittee, A. E. Pascoe, Colebrook.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-10
That notice ..To Our Advertisers

That notice "To Our Advertisers" says what it means, and means what 1t says, nevertheless we find it necessary to occasionally reprint it. Read it again to-day.
 The ladies of the M E. society will give chicken pie supper at church parlors, Dec 16th from 5.30 until p. m., also table of useful and fancy | articles for sale.
 Mrs E. W. Warner entertained the Ladies' Guild of Christ Church at the Warner House yesterday afternoon and evening, the guild meeting being fol- lowed by supper.
 The month of November of this year was the warmest November since 1877. The mean temperature was 460. But we don't call that mean tempera- , ture with bright sunshine.
 Mrs Charles Tallardy, who has been afflicted with neuralgia about two months, is now improving but last week she suffered greatly and her friends were much alarmed about her.
 We note the interesting statement in the Winsted Citizen (Dec. 3 that a man was arrested in Norfolk last week Wednesday, charged with taking twenty years" from another mans pocket.
 A young woman poked fun at the editor of the Button (Ind.) Banner, be- cause of his shabby attire and patched pants. The editor went home and sued her husband for $20 owed for subscrip- tions.-Otay (Cal.) Press. A Duchess County IN. Y.) farmer recently sent consignment of apples to London. His returns were in the form of bill amounting to $5.s7, to say nothing of the labor. Apples were not apples that time.
 David Curtis has moved from Mrs Rhoades' house at the lower corner to one of H. D. Humphreys tenements on West Main street. William O'Brien has moved into one of Mrs Harden bergh's houses on Orchard avenue.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-10
James Gentles & CO.

The announcement of the above nam ed firm appears in our advertising col umns to-day, but we wish to tell our readers something we have learned about this firm whom we have every reason to believe will prove worthy suc- cessors of William Nisbet who was a most successful merchant at Winsted and numbered among his regular pat rons many readers of the NEWS, persons who are 10th to part with MT Nisbet notwithstanding their best wishes follow him to his larger field at Westerly, R I.
 James Gentles of the firm of Gentles X Co.,, who is to be the manager of the new dry goods store on Nisbet's corner, so called, at Winsted, is an experienced merchant. having conducted dry goods stores in Passaic, N. J, New York city, St. Louis and other western places
 Those who have had business dealing with him speak very highly of his busi- methods and his untiring efforts to please his patrons. Mir Gentles was born in Scotland and came to this coun. try when very young lad. He has the stirling qualities, the business traits
 ard the agreeable manners which ale always sure to win success. Further
 more he has the sagacity to retain near ly all of MT Nisbet's former clerks, and the patrons will not have to deal with strangers when they visit the new store.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-10
In-fo.date Dancing.

The metropolitan dances, those at Sherry's, and even the fashionable balls and ''socials" iu the cities of our state consist largely of Two Steps, Waltzes, Three Steps, Five Steps, and Lanciers interspersed with 8 Schottische, a Caprice. or Trilby Two Step, and some of the newer dances are now be- coming favorites in "swell" society. You can learn all of these right here in Canaan as MT Beckley (J G. will start another dancing term at the hall on Tuesday evening Dec. 15.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-10
ROBERTS OPERA HOUSE.
Iakeviile, Conn.

Maurice Drew's laughsble three act musical comedy, Mulberry Bend, "with Lizzie May Ulmer and a cast of New York favorites. Clever specialties, startling situations, thrilling climaxes, brilliant costumes. every thing as repre- sented, and every promise fulfilled. One night only, Monday evening, Dec. l4. Don't forget the date. Tickets now on sale at Roberts. Prices 25, 35 and 50 cents.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-10
SPECIAL NOTICES!

S23 50 delivers the celebrated Dock ash range in your kitchen subject to ap- proval. Alvord's, Winsted, Conn.
 Dockash ranges for either wood or coal.
 There is no better range made than the Dockash.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-10
Recaptured.

William Lynch, alias Mason, whose real name is Benjamin Scippe. who es- capped from the Pittsfeld jail Dec. S. 1887, where he was lodged after com. hitting a burglary in Great Harrington in November of that year, is under ar rest at Terre Haute, Ind. He is 8 no, torious burglar and jail breaker.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-10
HIM E ROCK

The dancing classes close here to- morrow night. Over 250 invitations have been issued for the reception on Dec. Is. Baldwin's orchestra has been engaged.
 MT Sharp has been spending week at his home in Botsford.
 The sewing society of Trinity church held their first social at the Casino last Thursday evening. About $20 was realized,
 The Methodist society gave an oyster supper at the Casino Tuesday evening.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-10

Tetter. eczema and all similar skin troubles are cured by the use of De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. It soothes at once, and restores the tissues to their natural condition, and never fails to euro piles. w. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson Norfolk
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-10
NOTICE,
THE NATIONAL IRON BANK

The annual meeting of the shareholders of this bank will be holden at their banking house in Falls Village on Tuesday, January, 18th 1897 at ten (10l o'clock, a. m. for the election of directors for the coming year, and for the transaction of any business proper to come before said meeting.
 DWIGHT E. DEAN, Cashier. Falls Village, Conn.,, Dec. 8, 1896.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-10
TO OUR ADVERTISERS.

Changes of advertisements must reach
 us before Tuesday noon to insure their publication in the issue of Thursday.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-10
Fitz May Come Home to Meet sharkey.

Fitz May Come Home to Meet sharkey.
 It is said that Bob Fitzsimmons is to hasten back to this country and try and arrange Ego" with Tom Sharkey to take place before one of the clubs in New York next month. Fitz intended to remain across the water until the latter part of next month, but owing to the fact that his tour abroad has not proved as successful as he anticipated he will leave for home in a couple of weeks.
 Fitz, so it is said, wants to meet Sharkey in four round "go'' and for feit the receipts if he fails to subdue the ex-sailor inside of the limit of the bout. Sharkey has already said that he would not object to a meeting with Fitzsim- mons, and if things can be satisfactorily brought about it may be arranged. If the pair come together it must be in the nature of an exhibition, for Sharkey is pledged not to meet any one in a seri- ous contest before his fight with Cor bett is decided.
 A Shrinking Affair.
 "Those undershirts bought here last month"- be began.
 ''I remember it., said the clerk. ''It was great bargain. Do you find them warm enough?"
 "They were warm enough when 1 first put them on, but didn't think to inquire about them this morning."
 Inquire about themr'
 "Yes. Ever since they were washed the baby has been wearing them. Now, if you have anything that isn't quite SC much of a bargain and is a little more likely to remain my size, I'd like to see it. "--St. Louis Post Dispatch.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-10
TOYS

The Woody Horse plays qnite m important part for the next two weeks and wooly sheen and horses too. with short horned cows, and dozens of other animal toys for the Young Folks.
 Iron Locomotives, iron trains, Iron horses iron carts, Iron donkoys, Iron fire depart. ments, hook and ladders, real steam engines iron horse and carts, grocery wagons, tin horses and carts, tin trains of cars, Jumping jacks, building blocks. ton. pins all sizes games of all kinds including 1idledy-winks and Old Maid. checkerboards, magic lanterns and jack straws. and hundreds of others we do not have room to mention.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-10
EXHIBITS HIS WIVES.
Bankrupt Oriental Pasha Used His Fan
 lily as & Side Show.


 lily as a Side Show.
 A harem is now on exhibition in Der lin. A Persian pasha who was bank rupt was induced to sacrifice his ideas of the proper seclusion for a Mohammedan family for a consideration, and he has moved his goods and chattels to Berlin, where they may be inspected by the cu- rious. The house has been arranged so that without disturbing the inmates their home life can be seen.
 The pasha exercised good judgment in the selection of his wives, and many of them are of rare beauty. There are a score of children, ranging from to Is years, and dozen female servants. Many of the wives are excellent musi- clans and play the piano and sing re- markedly we'll. They also do fine needle work. They have become accustomed to the stares of strangers and pursue their usual household avocations as uncon- cernedly as if in Persia. The show will visit all the large cities in Europe and may come to America.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-10

The foundry building at Westport. owned by Horace Staples, was destroy ed by fire yesterday. Loss $50,0O0 with | Sl5 900 insurance.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-10

Jaggs-''I want to get new hat" Hatter-"Whst size-night before or morning after?"-Texas Sitter.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-10

Knicker-Thev say Mrs Henpecker- CT cares az much for her bicycle as for her husband.
 Bocker-Yes; she blows them both up.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-10
AT COST!
Table Linens and Napkins

very sensible Christmas gift to make your vito, you will be sure to have it a year from now, or maybe, handsome Table bovs or, or dozen Towels. or some ready made Sheets, or pair of Kid 6lovee or Kid Nit tens, or nice Bed Spread, or pair of warm Blankets or Comfortablee.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-10
Christmas
 CR0CKERY Department.

IL will astonish you the prices we win 1 make on them. Cups and Saueers all sizes by the hundred. Pie Plates, bread plates, hreakfast plates, | salad dishes, sauce dishes, fruit dlshea vaaes
 shaving mugs, drinking mnga crcamers. bread and milk sats, etc.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-10

Residence, East Main St.
 Graduate of the Physicians and Surgeons College, of Baltimore, Md; also has taken hospital courses at the Johns Hopkins Uni yersify Hospital, The Baltimore City Hospi- tai. and the Nursery and Child's Hospital, of Baltimore. Special attention given to sur gerry and surgical diseases.