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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-08
WANT MORE MEMBERS.
Many People OF Rock Island Would Like
School Board Change.

Many People OF Rock Island Would Like .
School Board Change.
In view of the reprehensible action
of the present board of education
with reference to the reappointment
OF Supt. Ament, there have been
numerous inquiries as t. the posi-
bilities of Rock Island availing itself
OF the general Incorporation law in
school affairs and thereby having the
advantage of nine instead of five
members. The danger of the board
being manipulated as has been shown
in the present instance would then,
1t is commended, be obviated. The
Rock Island schools are operated un-
der a special charter and are gov
erned absolutely by their own laws.
The school district could abandon its
charter or could by vote of the pec-
pie at school election come under
the jurisdiction of the general incor-
poration laws of the state.
The Moline schools are so con-
Quoted, and have nine instead of five
members, with the addition of the
president, which latter officer is
elected each year and has no voice in
the board. his position being purely
executive in character. The terms of
the board members are three years
each.
Whether Rock Island would be
benefited by the change in the sys-
tenn is matter of discussion Just
now.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-08
EXAMINING THE BIDS,
Western Insane Hospital Commissioner
Have y Task Before Them.

"esoefn lnsane Hospital Commissioner
Have Task Before Them.
Commissioners Eden, Gale and
Medill together with Architect Lewis
NJ. Curry are in session at the Har-
per this afternoon opening the bids
for the new Western Insane hospital,
OF which there are %. It will be
two days before the commission will
be able to determine the lowest bid
der, the propositions being neces-
sari'y complicated.
Commissioner w. Sheldon Gale ar
rived from Galesburg last evening
and Judge John K. Ellen. of Sulli-
van. came in this morning, as did
Architect Lewis NJ. Curry, of Chi
cago. The latter brought 9 bids
with him. which with those submit
ted to MIR. Medill brought the list up
to q.
This morning Trustees Eden, Gale
and Medill went for a drive about
the city and island. and returned re-
freshed and ready for this afternoons
ordeal. A number of additional ma
terial men have arrived on the
ground. among others. C. H. Bick-
neil. of Minneapolis, who represents
the Northern Hydraulic Pressed
Brick company. buff colored ma
terial. MIR. Bicknell is an old col
lege friend at Beloit Of Arthur Bur-
rail. Of this city. who, too, is in the
field of competitors for material, be-
ing the manager for the Coiona
Sandstone company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-08

Two Strangers Do a Job on
Seventeenth Street.
WILLIAM SETTLE Is THE VICTIM

while Wendlng Homewofd Over the Hlll
About Two Bells This Morning. He
Claims to Have Besn Relieved OF Money
and Parcels.
William Settle tells the police that
he was confronted by two strangers
while vending his way up Seven.
teenth street toward South Rock Is
land about O'Clock this morning
and relieved Of $50 and a parcel Of
clothing.
The hold-up is alleged to have oc-
Cured just south of Twelfth av.
enue which is very lonely spot on
that highway and an excellent place
for the sandbagger. Settle is
young man who says he is employed
by George Richmond. who resides in
South Rock Island. He came to the
city last night to make a few neces-
sary purchases in the line OF wearing
apparel. He tarried somewhat longer
than he intended aud it was on the
shady eide of midnight when he
started homeward. He proceeded
on out Seventeenth street. as he Of
tcu UIu UcIOES, WITHOUT the le8St
fear. His course was smooth until
reaching that bend in the roadway
near Twelfth avenue. Here he says
two strangers stepped in front of
him.
Victim Criee for Help.
About this time Officer Carnes- was
patroling Ninth avenue in the
vicinity of Seventeenth street. Sud-
den he was attracted by cries for
help. coming from the direction of
the hill. He hurried up the roadway
and was met by young Settle who
told him this story. He said the
men took beside his money a pack
age containing two pair of pants
and two working shirts. He then
proceeded homeward.
Settle promised Officer Carnes that
he would come to headquarters to-
day and explainthe affair to Chief
Etzel, but thus far be has not made
his appearance. 4.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-08
Now and Then

They set in line with Shields prices, but he
makes another dash and gets out of reach
again. Keep your eyes open for his Big bargain
snaps and profit accordingly. Here are
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-08
NEED OF A LANDING
Caused by the Condition Of the
River Front.
LOCAL PACKETS PRED1oAMEEr,

DO Long Cannot Land on Either Side Of
the River Here Except by Courtesy
The situation Worse Here Than In Dsy-
enpoft-Time to Act.
More positive evidence in support
OF the proposition to improve Rock
Islands river front is now presented
in the fact that a local packet is
unable to make landing here. The
10 Long little boat owned By Capt.
j. N. Long. aud of which Capt. B. A.
Conger is master, has been launched
in the short trade between Rock
Island and Clinton, running opposite
the Verne Swain. The Long leaves
here at 7:30 a. m. and reaches Clin-
ton at 1i:SO; returning she leaves
Clinton at $3.50 and is back here at
$3.50 p. N.
The Long. however, is shut out of
q landing both at Rock Island and
Davenport. Across the river the
levee, so much as there is of it, is
better than Rock Islands, but it has
been neglected until there is not
more than a couple of blocks of &C.
cessible river front left, and that is
all taken. Today Capt. Long re-
ceived orders that there was no place
on that side that he could land ex-
cept BY special arrangement. and
this Mayor Vollmer is seeking to
make. On the Rock Island side the
wharfage from East Seventeenth to
Eighteenth street is taken by the
regular packets and the ferry. East
OF Eighteenth there is abundant op-
portunity to prepare a good 1evee
and landing. but it is just now occu-
pied as dumping ground. The
landing Of sand barges there has not
only established q serious obstacle to
boats getting in, but has so filled
the hai Dor with the drippings of
sand rhat boats cannot get in. Capt.
Long complained to Mayor Knox of
the situation this morning, and he
agreed to call the aldermen together
this evening and look into the mat
ter. For the present the Rock ISL
and and Davenport Ferry conn auy
has given the 10 Long the privilege
of landing on its service dock below
the regular one at the foot of Eigh-
teenth street, where the Longs
agent. F. S. Dunnin :, is receiving
freight.
To Solve the Problem.
The present situation on the river
front sustains the warning the AR
GUS has so oftea made. Rock Island
is losing its levee inch by inch, and
unless 1t saves it now it will be too
late. Our river interests are of too
great importance to be neglected as
they have been. The sand boats
should have their place to land. but
they should not be permitted either
to block other crafts or to make
dumping ground Of the levee. Other
provision can be made for the sand
traffic. The only way to solve the
problem on the river front is to
pave and improve the levee. With
three blocks set apart and put in
shape for river purposes and with a
to guard it Rock Island
will be 10 a better position to invite
water commerce.. no matter how lit.
tie or how great, than most other
cities along the Mississippi. 1t
seems difficult to understand that it
should require so much urging to
bring the Importance of this matter
before the council. The river front
must be looked after. The levee
must be saved. and it must be done
now, before it is too late.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-08
Results Tell the story.

A vast mass of direct, unimpeach-
able testimony proves beyond any
possibility of doubt that Hoods Sar-
saparilla actually does perfectly and
permanently cure diseases caused by
impure blood. Its record of cures is
unequaled and the cures have often
been accomplished after all other
preparations had failed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-08
w men Mature

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 aud gentle rem
edy is the Syrup Of Figs, manufac-
tured by the California Fig Syrup
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-08

The stage Of water at the Rock ISL
and bridge this morning was 9S5
and falling; the temperature IS.
The X j. Wheeler came down and
the b Hershey and 10 Long passed
up. while the Verne Swain was in
and out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-08

s9.S7 buys a suit of Us that others
ask t12 for no better. The London.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-08

Hoods Pills cure all liver ills, bill
iousness, jaundice, indigestion, sick
headache.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-09-30
MINING TAX NOTICE.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL
whom 1t may concern that State and coun-
ty taxes, levied and assessed upon the pro-
ceeds of mines in this county for the
quarter ending
juno, 80, 1895,
Are now due and payable, and that the
laws in relation to the collection OF the
same will be strictly enforced. All taxes
due for said quarter III not sooner paid
will be delinquent on the
Second Monday in September, 1890,
After which the legal penalty for noa-
payment will bo enforced.
W. A. INGALLS,.
Assessor Of Esrneralda county, New
Hawthorne. July is, 1895.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-09-30
For Commissioned.

The Silver Party has nomin ated
three frst-class men for Commission
ers. Jesse CLAIM is an old and re-
spected resident of Walker river,
where he has been engaged in farm
ing for many years. He is a level
headed business man and will make
a model Commissioner.
Fred Corkill is Superintendent of
the Holmes mines, and represents
large taxpayers. He will bring the
same energy to the Commissioners
Office that he displays in the manage
ment of the company's business.
Joseph Klein has been there before
and his record is one of honesty and
care. He will do in the future as he
has in the past, and the taxpayers of
the county may rest assured that he
will devote his time and best efforts
to their interests.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-09-30
The County Commissioners.

The Board of County Commission
ers met last Monday. Present, Messrs.
Shields, Thomas and Graham.
The claim OF Frank Briefly for s.
repairs to flagstaff on Court house
was allowed.
Ordered that 1920 be appropri-
ated from General Road fund to re-
pair the road from Sodavile to Doug
lass, the work to be be done under
the direction of w. c. Humphrey.
A voting precinct was established
at the Drinkwater mine, near Silver
Peak, to be known as the Drink
water precinct. L. L. Leidy was ap-
pointed Registry Agent.
The Board adjourned and met as a
Board of Equalization.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-09-30

resident of Salt Lake and in the best
OF health, which her many friends in
this section will be glad to hear.
Mrs ]. R. Williamson, President
OF the State Woman's Suffrage AS
ISOLATION, will address the people of
Hawthorne in a few days. Mrs.
Williamson Is fluent and interest.
ing speaker and our people should
give her a big meeting.
A Bodie man is going to run for
any office he can get on the following
platform: u never was in tho war;
never hollered at the surrender and
never killed any body that let me
alone, and the only thing l know
about the financial question is this:
l need money
A correspondent asks why we do
not publish the platform of the coun-
ty Silver Party. The only reason is
that the Central Committee think
they cannot afford it. The candi-
dates should inquire into the matter
as they are the interested parties.
1t seems to US a penny wise and
pound foolish proposition.
The boiler of the Douglass Com
pany's mill broke loose from its moor
ings last Wednesday and jumped 100
feet from its proper place. Although
the usual number Of men were work.
ing about the mill, fortunately no
body was hurt. The accident will
necessitate months hang-up of the
mill. The company has purchased
the boiler at the Columbus mill. with
which they will replace the old one.
The damage will amount to $1,000.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-09-30
NEW HAMPSHlRE'S PRIDE.
Splendid Wort. Done for tho FREQ Public


Splendid Wort. Done for tho FREQ Public
Library System.
New Hampshire has reason to be
proud of her free public library system.
Splendid work has been accomplished
since 1892, and of the 233 cities and
tow.ls in the state there are now not
more than so that have no free public
library. There is every reason to eX-
pect that even this number will be
greatly reduced by the action of the
voters in these towns at the next March
meeting. The value of these libraries,
free to every citizen of q town, is so
obvious that no one now seriously ques-
tons it, and it is source of satisfaction
to every friend of education 10 con-
template the results that Will surely
follow from their influence.
Under the law of 1895 every town
must elect board of library trustees,
whether it has free public library or
not, and n small assessment is made
compulsory unless the town votes that
it lis inexpedient to establish II libra
| ry." But this action must be taken
each year, the evident purpose ct the law
being that the subject of free publ c
library shall be brought annually to
the attention of every town in the
state. In towns where there is no pub
lie library the assessment is to form Il
fund, in the care of the trustees. until
such time as the library is established.
1t was not intended by the law that
the compulsory assessment should be
sufficient support for the library, and
it is to be hoped that each town will
make an additional appropriation i'll
order that its library may be constantly
increasing and be maintained at a high
standard of efficiency. There can be no
better investment in any town-after
the schools have been provided for
than the judicious expenditure OF
money in the purchase of books that
shall be free and in the reach Of every
citizen. 1t is matter to be thought
about and talked about and acted upon
when the voters come together IN town
meeting. Union.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-09-30
Hs Wants the Coin.

The San Francisco Superior Court
was asked last week TO determine
whether George Croker has been a
sober man during the past five years.
Upon the determination of this ques-
tion depends the legal right of Crock
err to a fortune of more than $500, 900.
George Croker is son of the late
Charles Crocker Because of his dis
sipated habits he was excluded from
receiving his share OF hi. fathers es-
tate under his fathers will. As now
develops provision was made for him
in different way.
The will provides that if George
Crocker abstains from becoming in
toxicated for a period of five consecu-
tive years out of fifteen, he shall be
entitled to the money.
Although Charles Crocker died in
1889, George Croker for several
years made no effort to meet the con
dition imposed by his father. His
start on a career of sobriety was
made on September %, 1891. The
five years were up last Tuesday.
George now declares that he was
suber during the entire time, and has
made demand upon his brothers to
be placed in possession OF the prop
erty which they hold in trust.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-09-30
Filed for Record.

The following documents were filed
for record in the County Recorders
Office during September:
Deeds
Thos. Curtiss to S. A. Knapp.
J. Valcalda to Zabriskie ct al.
Pacific Coast Borax Company to
Pacific Borax and Redwood Chemi-
cal Works.
J. NJ. Stafford toS. Mesitich.
d. c. Blair to Silver Peak Mines.
B. T. Lewis to F. Dunn.
Dissolution of Corporation-Garfeld
Ny Co.
Marriage Certificate
John Curran and Cassie Martin.
G. R. Meadows and Cora Wagner.
]. P, Harrington and Alice NJ.
Donahue.
Notice of Forfeiture-S. A. Knapp
to A. P. Cox.
Court Order-Estate of D. Remusat.
Notarial appointment and Bonds.
S. Baldwin.
Assignment-Knapp & Laws Co to
A. w. Croker, ct al.
Mining Locations
A G Adkins and J R Turner
H V Poor and P J Bauer
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-09-30
The State Fair.

The State Fair which closed last
week in Reno was one OF the most
successful exhibitions ever given in
this State. The weather was delight.
full throughout and The racing excel
lent. The exhibits at the Pavilion
and stock yards would have done
credit to much more populous State.
The attendance was large and the
visitors generally pleased. The sue
cess of the Fair is due in large meas.
ure to the interchangeable zeal of Presi-
dent Powning, who introduced many
new features for the pleasure OF visi-
tors
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-09-30
Churchill's County Candidates

The Silver Party Convention oil
Churchill! county made the following
nominations: Assemblyman, Lem
Allen, Sheriff, Fred Small; Treas
urer, J. w. Richards; Recorder,
Chas Allen; Commissioner, lorg term,
J. NJ. Sanford; Commissioner, short
term, William Harmon; District At
torney, l. H. Kent; Public Admins
traitor, Frank Silva. The Churchii
people say it is a good ticket, all ths
candidates being true and some Of
them tried men.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-09-30
Hnoloardie.

Rich new finds arc being constantly re-
ported from Coolgardie gold folds. s. +.
Examiner, date JAN 18th, reports among
the ands at Black Flat nugget weighing
800 ounces, nearly all pure gold, number
Of other pieces were obtained amounting
accessible point, reached by steamer to
Fremantle, thence by rail to southern
Cross and team to destination. The trip
to Australia on the fine steamers OF the
Oceanic s. $. Company, via: Honolulu, Sa-
moa and New Zealand is pleasure sailing
the day long. Thisline tickets passengers
to Cape Town, South Africa. Map OF
Coolgardie district and Pacific ports, etc.
mailed free to any address by the Oceanic
Line, ia Montgomery ST.. San Francisco
If6-6m
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-09-30
Letter List.

Letters for the following-named
persons are unclaimed in the Haw
thorne Postoffice;
McGarreu Pat.
Mejo NJ
Nelson Mamie-2.
Rodeck Mr..
St. German Rock
Shannon Pat.
Zamora E Z.
H. NJ. MONTGOMERY, P. NJ.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-09-30
The Silver Ticket.

Read the names of candidates on
the Silver ticket, printed in this pa
per. 1t is the strongest ticket placed
before the people for years. There
is not weak spot in the ticket from
top to bottom. All parts OF the coun-
ty are represented and the strongest
and best man from each section is
before the people.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-09-30
CLAIMS ALLOWED
By the County Com.
miSsiOnerS.

At THE LAST REGULAR MEETING
IA of the Board OF Commissioners OF Es-
meralda county, Nevada, the following
bills were allowed:
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-09-30
For the Assembly.

A. Garrard is out for the Assem-
bly,. Everybody knows " Bossy
Garrard; and they know he is tire
less worker and we'll posted on par
liamentary law. He will make a
strong run.
Herbert Towers. a miner in the
the Pamlico, is Garrard's running
mate. Mr.. Towers is new in politics
but he is man of ability and integ'
rity.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-09-30
For Commissioned.

In another column will be found
the announcement OF David Graham
for short term county Commissioner,
on the Independent ticket. Mr.. Ora
ham il On old and respected citizen
OF this county, aAd II elected will
make a FIRST class Commissioner. He
Il honest aud intelligent and will do
what he thinks is right.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-09-30

Resource, Screven Co., CAL have been
aubiect To attacks of bilious Collie for sew
erai wears. Cbamberlain's Collie. Cholera
and Diarrhae Remedy 10 the only sure re-
lief. 1t acts like charm. One dose OF u
gives relief when all other Remedies fail.
d. D. Sharp. For sale by Knapp Laws
Co
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-06-03
Deafness Cannot be Cured.

By local applications, as they can
not reach the diseased portion of the
ear. There is only one way to cure
Deafness, and that is by constitu-
tional remedies. Deafness is caused
by an infamed condition of the mu-
cous lining Of the Eustachlan lube
When this tube gets infamed you
have a rumbling sound or imperfect
hearing, and when it is entirely
closed Deafness is the result, and
unless the inflammation can be taken
out and this tube restored to its nor
NAL condition, hearing will be des-
troyed forever; nine cases out OF ten
are caused by catarrh, which is
nothing but an infamed condition OF
the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dol.
lars for any case Of Deafness Caused
by catarrh) that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for cir
culars, free.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-06-03
Forced the Artist to Work.

The famous japanese painter, Kyosai,
worked only when he was in the mood,
and the most munifcent offers failed to
induce him to accept commission un-
less the spirit moved him. One Of his
admirers, Mr.. Kato Shoyo Of Hongo,
had vainly attempted to induce the way
ward artist to begin painting for him.
Kyosai would not bulge. Kato there
upon devised and put into execution a
novel plan. He bought a spurious Kake-
mono, or hanging picture" When
next the artist paid him a visit, this
was produced and lauded to the skies.
Kato declared that the daub was the
greatest masterpiece of Kyosai's skillful
hands. In vain the indignant painter
protested that it was worthless coun-
terfeit. Finally he rushed away in a
rage, while Kato rubbed his hands at
the success Of his ruse.
Confident of the result, Kato invited
some friends for the following evening
and related to them the device he was
employing. They waited for the advent
of Kyosai, and at last, but not until the
small hours of the morning, he appear
ed. He held a roll in his hand, Kake-
mono on which was depicted a falcon
in the act of clutching q monkey. This
he threw toward the host, at the same
time asking in an angry voice whether
Kato still persisted i'll attributing the
other picture to him. The collector, de-
lighted with the success of his plan and
with the vigor and beauty of the draw
ing he had now obtained, apologized to
Kyosai and explained the trick. The
painters brow was quickly cleared Of
it's dark clouds, and in turn he confessed
that he had been working day and night
in order to produce picture that should
Yindicate his talents. - Manchester
GnaraioD
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-06-03
a Life Saved.

Jamestown, Tenn, October Is, 1891:
My daughtes tried physicians and
nearly all remedies for Female irreg-
ularities, but received no relief or
benefit whatever. We had nearly
despaired Of her recovery when we
were induced by our postmaster,
Mr.. A. A. Gooding, to try Gerstle's
Female Panacea, and after using four
bottles she was entirely cured, for
which feel it my duty to let it be
known to the world and suffering
humanity, for I believe she owes her
life to the Panacea. A. J. MACE,
Sheriff of Fentress County, Tenn.
For further information call at
Julian E. Kauffman's drug store and
get free. pamphlet entitled, cad
vice to Women and Other Useful In
formation" 81.