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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-16
PARK SYSTEM PROPOSED.


Z. =. 01ysT 0pesks Of tie DssassblIisy q
Tinely Action.
Rock Island, Nov. 16.-Editor
of TIE ARGUS. To turn evil
into an advantage 10 the mark Of
wisdom. The obstructive policy Of
the land monopoly that until receatly
has sti6ed the growth of Rock Island
aod Moline has ceased to exist, but
that evil policy Of the past now fur
nishes the twin cities an opportunity
to develop q system OF pleasure
drives and parks, that would never
have been offered had it not been for
the obstruction policy. It 10 An OF
portunity that none Of our rival cities
have been offered-an opportunity
that the rapid development OF the
two cities will not leave unob-
structed any great length Of time.
Very few OF our citizens are aware
that . recent statute Of Illinois offers
the oppoi tunitv to create independ-
ent pleasure drive and park dis
tricts with am pie p,wer to buy and
condemn land and carry out the
plans made by the trustees and de-
fray expenses by a limited tax.
Peoria and Quincy have not been
asleep. Their park systems and
boulevards are we'll advanced. Des
Moines and Davenport. though not
favored with 50 advantageous law,
have made great progress. especially
the former.
The election returns Indicate q
population of over 10000 for Rock
Island and Moline. Surely we are
large enough TO demand such a sys.
tenn and we should not be outdOne
by our rivals in this important mat
ter il we expect to stay in the race
with them. To form plans now and
acquire the lands while cheap would
be the greatest economy, for ulti.
mately, we shall be compelled to
have such a system. II we wait un.
til our population is twice what it
now is prices will be fourfold. while
worst OF all, the desirable sites will
all be occupied.
As coon as an organization was
made in Peoria. a park of considera.
bic size was donated by Mrs. Brad
ley. 1t is quite likely that oul
wealthy land owners would be in.
spired to emulate her example il as.
sured that the donations would be
utilized. At least our citizens could
be relied upon to donate ornament.
of value, such as testify to their lib
erality in Spencer square.
The slight tax necessary would moi
be felt as burden with property in.
creased in value by such a system
This is prominently an excursion
and convention city, and to make il
doubly attractive by beautiful park
auo driveways, would be the great
est wisdom. Let other citizens Civ,
their views on the subject, and il tn,
project meets with favor, the way oil
accomplishment is easy.
E. H. GUYER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-16

The sick man knocking at the door
Of health gets in If he knocks 'he
right way. and. stays out il he does
not. There are thousands of ways
of getting sick, but only one way to
get we'll. Do whatever you will, il
you do not put your digestion in
good order, and make your blood
rich and pure, you will not get we'll.
Rich, pure blood is the only thing
that can bring perfect health. Con-
stipation is a disease of the blood.
A large part of all diseases are trace
able directly to impurities in the
blood, and can be cured by eliminat.
ing them with DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. The first thing
it does is to put the whole digestive
system into perfect order. 1t stimu-
lates the appetite. excites q copious
secretion Of the digestive fluids,
and promotes assimilation. II
searches out disease germs wherever
they may be, kills them and forces
them out Of the system. The "Gol-
den Medical Disc overy" has been
used with unvarying success for over
thirty years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-16
COMMON PLAIN FOOD.

Is = Dsss - Chasos~a - AAuas.
Natural grains. meat and fruit will
make good blood II the digestive ma
chinery of the body 10 not iaterfsrsd
with.
The blood whom first made goes
into the arteries and 10 Of . bright
red color. After it has been ussd
some il supplying the body. it 10
carried into the veins and 10 there Q
dark red or purple color. Blood con-
tains the elements TO nourish and
build up the body. such as iron.
soda, lime. albumen. etc.
When the powers Of the stomach
and the bowels are reduced by lack
If vitality or BY putting coffee and
tea into the stomach the proces1es
which nature goes through with to
change the food into rich, red blood
are seriously interiered with.
II man could see what q "wet
blanket" he put over his hard work
ing friend. the stomach, BY putting
in coffee. whfskey or tobacco, when
it was honestly toiling away to do
its work we'll. he would never repeat
the outrage aud injustice. It 10 like
striking your friend q vicious blow
when he 10 delving away for you
with might and main. Don't do it.
One feels more respect for himself
when he acts the man and permits
no form Of abuse to strangle and
spoil the beautiful work being done
for him in the human body. No
sort of fun on earth is equal to the
fun of being thoroughly we'll.
II one wants pungent, piquant,
hot drink for breakfast, lunch or din
ner, it can be had in Postum, the
health coffee. 1t is made wholly oil
grains by the Postum Cereal com.
pany, Limited. Of Battle Greek, Mich.
1t can be truly said, 1T makes red
blood" 1t brews the deep seal
brown color OF Mocha; it creams to
the rich, golden brown Of Java. and
has an aroma and taste that makes
q man thankful that someone has a,
last made q combination OF the
grains that gives such q delicious
hot drink that one can readily leave
off the coffee. which has been hurt.
| lug tu0u Ou0 AAA0o " tuiuA
Medicines are poor crutches. The
only safety is to use food and drink
that the Creator intended for man,
aud when this is done the diseasel
and sick spells gradually disappear.
Common sense is quite uncommon
except with those who give them.
selves . shaking now and then and
look plainly at what they are doing.
If . person knows that coffee dom,
hurt him, let him stick to it until hs
dees. then people thoroughly ap
preciate Postum. Grocers and drug
gists testify to large sales aud the
steady use of those who once try il
is evidence OF its taking ways.
Just as good" as Postum Cerea
are words used to defraud the pub
lie
Sold by c. w. Horton. George E
Bailey & Co., Louis Weckel, W. A
Ehleb. Robert Kuschmaun, Charles
J. Long, Charles Oswald, George A
Mcdonald, P. J. Wagner and Petit
| grocery stores,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-16

Nov. II and Dec. 1 and Is, 1896,
the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
railway will sell round trip excur-
sion tickets to q great many points
in the western and southwestern
states, both on its own line and else
where. at greatly reduced rates. De-
tails as to rates, routes, ETC., may be
obtained on application to any ticket
agent Of the Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul railway.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-16
Yours respectfully.


II all that is claimed for the pro-
duction OF the Lost Paradise" COM
Pany by the young romantic actor.
Joseph Callahan, and his excellent
company Of % artists, then our thea.
ire goers will indeed have q chance
to witness one Of the most interest
ing OF the famous Frohman stock COM
Panies. ''Lost Paradise" will be we'll
remembered by our theatre goers
from the impression it left last sea-
son.
Mr.. Callahan has neither spared
time NOR money in making his st-
traction the strongest of its kind en-.
touring. 1t will be seen at Hsrper's
theatre Thursday evening OF this
week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-16
CUBAN WANTS A CHANCE,
New York Wrsatier Lookiag for Trouble
From Farmer Bufns.

New York Wfeatier Looking for Trouble
FrVm Farmer BuFns.
The season is coming on for the
annual wrestling match in Rock ISL
and. and here is the chance for II
which came to The ARGUS this morn.
ing:
Cuba, N. Y, Nov. 14-Editor oi
THE ARGUS: write to issue chal-
lenge in your very valuable paper.
Iwish to state that desire to meet
Far mer Burns in q wre sting match.
either in Rock Island or his own
town at Big Rock. have had mcney
posted with the Police Gazette, ba,
for some reason he has not covered
It. Now, il he wants to accept ms
challenge. / will send forfeit money
at once, and will meet him on any
date after the 25.h Of this month q,
any place he may name at catch
weights. referee to be selected b,
any paper. II the farmer wants any
good game here is his chance, and al
his own home, il he accepts. Send
me articles and l will sign and re
turn them at once.
Yours respectfully,
Z. j. ArHERTox.
II Farmer Burns accepts this, d
he probably will, we may have Q g,
in Rock Island which will be inter
esting. The farmer has not up
peared in match since he captured
the title OF worlds champion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-16

Sealed proposals will be received
1t the city clerks Office. Rock Island.
ILL.,. until Monday. Dec. z. A. ID. 1896.
at 5 o'clock p. m, for furnishing
/. coo feet of hose for the FIRE depart
ment OF said city.
Bidders are required to furnish
samples Of the hose they propose to
furnish.
Rock Island. ILL.,, Nov. IS, 1896.
A. D. HUEslxG. City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-16

mystic Cure" for rheumatism
and neuralgia cures in l 10 s days.
Its seton upon the system 10 re-
marksble and mysterious. II re-
moves ct once the cause, and the
disease Immediately disappears. The
hrst dose greatly relieves. rs cents.
Sold by Otto Grotjan, druggist. Rock
Isisnd. and Gust ochlsgel . Son, 320
West Second street, Dsveaport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-16
MCHHMEY 6 BRYAN
Is Thought of No More.

Election thing the Politics discussed IT'S
and where the lowest
people GREENHOUSE GROCERY, and you
doubt it. note the following:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-16

DR.. Rays Renovator is perfectly
safe, mild and yet certain in effec..
IS cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-16
lsss-rsa Yeor 0rsso.sse-lsos.

Iwill replace free al work that
have done during the past 10 years
thst 10 not satisfactory.
q. N. BA D0oCH,
HAS second svoouo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-16

feDoGsopaasa1 Hasev - - IAsuo Cossns-
There wss . party OF I've membsr 70
Of the Uaitsd Ssatss geological sur.
vey corps In the three cities Satur.
day. The party Vas 10 charge Of
George +. Hawkins. With E. Hawk
ins, r. c. wsmpls. J. J. Fswbosh
aud J. T. Ellie - ASSISTANTS The
party has Just completed It's part Of
work Of preparing . Typographical
msp Of the east section Of the state
OF Iowa. The work which the party
has been doing 10 eatirely Of . pre-
liminary nature. IL furuishes con-
troll for the Typographical engineers
who follow after them and do the de-
tail work. The nature Of the work
is the running OF . transit line
about the territory which 10 to
be covered by the topograph.
ical engineers. starting from .
known point. The work Of trisngu-
lation which has been 90 thoroughly
done BY the Mississippi commission
has furnished such . poiut at Du-
b1que. and 10 was from there that
the work Of the party WAS started.
From Dubuque q line WAS struck
westward 70 Independence. south
ward TO Iowa City. and thence east
ward to Davenport and across the
Rock Island bridge to On astro-
nomical position on the Island estab.
lished years ago BY the government
officials. The completion Of the lire
to the point on the government Isl.
and establishes three sides Of the
square. The fourth side line IL pro.
vided by the survey made for the
river com mission. The poiot on the
island 10 marked by sqaare stone
situated Just north OF the entrance
gate at this end Of the island.
Every foot OF the ground has TO be
traversed on foot. the party travel
ing the distance OF SO miles from
Iowa City last week. Eventually
every foot OF ground in the country
will have been covered by these en-
gineers and maps will have been
published on o scale Of two miles "a
the inch, showing all the togograph.
zeal features with absolute accuracy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-16

II you are ''dsad tired" tone up
your system with d.. ksy's Rsnova-
tor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-16
NO UNUSUAL STIR THERE.
Rock Island Arr email 10 Not Making War.
like PREPARATION.

Rock Island Arr email d Not Making War.
like Preparations.
Among other rumors which are
afloat in the east of warlike prepare
tions on the part OF the United States
in anticipation Of a tiff with Spair.
is one to the effect that all govern
ment arsenals are working overtime
and that Rock Island arsenal, which
stands at the head of the list, is NO
exception in this regard. Inquiry at
headquarters this morning. how
ever. was rewarded by the assurance
from one of the officers that ther G
was no unusual stir whatsoever 81
this arsenal, and no preparations for
furnishing munitions or material OF
any sort in anticipation OF demand
for such. Things are simply pursu.
ing the even tenor of their way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-16

On receipt Of 10 cents. cash or
stamps. . generous sample will be
mailed Of the most popular Catarrh
and Hay Fever Cure, (Ely's Cream
Bslm). sufficient to demonstrate its
great merit. Full size SO cents.
ELY BROTHERS.
IS Warren Street, New York City.
Catarrh caused difficulty In speak
ing and to q great extent loss OF hear
ing. BY the use ofN Ely's Cream
Balm dropping Of mucus has ceased,
voice and hearing have greatly i'm
proved. w. Davidson, Attorney
at Law, Monmouth, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-16

Very fine back and navy Kersey
Jackets. faced with satin. made in
latest style. special offer q 7el
Worth $3.50. OssSl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-16

Bulk Olives, per quart. 1900. zoe
New York Buck Wheat. ...... Csc
Sweet Cider .............. 19c
Soda Crackers, per pound. SC
Corn Starch. per package. Sc
Baking Soda. per package. Sc
Ginger Snaps. per pound. ...... SC
Dill Pickles. ........ Sc
Bio Coffee. per pound. 1000. lie
Good Smoking Tobacco, per lb. l5c
Prunes, per pound. ......... Sc
Amber Coffee, per pound. 80. soc
Can Corn. ...... .......... Sc
Canned Tomatoes. ............ 7}c
Comb Honey ....... ......... 15c
2-gallon Pail Syrup. ....... 44c
Sour Pickles. per gal .......... 19c
Santos Coffee. ............. 172c
Dulk DcbuS. &C
Graham Flour, per sack. -. l4c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-16

Double Beaver Cape. elsborately
embroidered In jest and braids.
"a inches long, for a 81
Worth %. TIL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-16
equality Considered, Our p

Velvet Waists. made in latest
style. reduced from IS. IS 10 ts.s 50.
Corduroy Waists s2.ss and e.2s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-16

Childrcn's White Silk Hoods.
worth Csc, 81. ti.z5 and ei.50.
29c-Ladies' Satin Top Sailors.
worth Soc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-16

Elegant Plush Cape. Martin Fu
edge. 2o-in. long. 1901. sweep.
an extraordinary valus "a %
worth &c. for ~ 6O
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-16

Elegant Plush Cape. neatly en-
broidered 10 Jest, 2o-in. long, 100
in. sweep. Thibcs fur edge 73|
Worth 90. 'sSl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-16

ladies' Boucle jacket, made ia
latest style. trimmed In small
buttons. best value ever e 7E
offered at VsbO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-16

TRIMMED HATS made expressly
Round Hats. Dress Shapes repres
Millinery at 81 -. fi.9s, t2.ss. I
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-16

1sc-Coque Fesiher Boa'. worth
Soc.
S7c-Coque Feather Boss. worth
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1896-11-12
Chinese Women Pile Drivers.

Piles were being driven in one Of the
new buildings for a foundation for a
punch. They were eight inches in di-
ameter and fourteen feet long. The
staging was bamboo, and so was the
frame for the hammer, which was a
round piece of cast iron, with hole in
the center for guide rod, says Cas-
sier's Magazine.
Attached to the hammer block were
twenty-seven ropes, carried up to the
top of the frame and down on the out
side, looking very much like the old
fashioned Maypole. Twenty seven
women had hold of the ends, and with
a sing-song, all together, pulled down;
up the rod, four feet, Travelled the ham,
mer, then, at a scream, all let go, and
down it came on top the pile, which
was unprotected by a band or ring.
The women were paid twenty cents in
gold per day. This Maypole driver is
in general use throughout Japan and
China.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1896-11-12
Electric Rat Exterminator.

Since science has discovered that
electrocution is a painless death the
employees of the electric power house
at Atlantic City, n. j., have been using
that mode of dispatch for the captured
rats which every morning fill the two
big traps set out the night before. Rats
have long been a nuisance in the place,
and the traps were bought several
months ago to aid in the determination
of the rapacious rodents. Until few
weeks ago the captives were drowned,
but. at the suggestion of visitor, cleo
trocution was tried. The traps were
placed on slab and Il circuit formed
by fastening a copper wire connecting
with the dynamos, to each side OF the
cage. The current was then turned
on and in an instant every rat in the
cage was dead. One of the workmen
Il few days ago suggested pan
whereby he claimed the whole building
could be freed of the vermin and 1t was
tried with success A cage full of
rats was put in the electric circuit and
the current was turned on volt at
time, being gradually increased in
volume till the rats executed most
fantastic dance. The imprisoned vic
tins were then let loose, and, according
to the story of the ingenious workman,
not only they, but all their fellows.
left the building and have not since re-
turned.-New Ideas.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1896-11-12
Concerning Flowers.

Flowers should always be placed II
water as soon as possible after being
picked; when received by post in 8
somewhat wiltered condition an imme
date plunge into hot water with a lit
tie sal volatile will accomplish wonders
in the way of reviving them.
Lilac laburnum and azaleas require
to have piece of BARK stripped up and
left hanging, and this, with the addi
ton of a few leaves in the water, will
often keep them in quite fresh con.
dition for weeks.
The bouquet which you have carried
during an evening will be sure to re
vive if you spray it well with water and
put it under bell glass, and if you
wish to wear flowers in your hair or Oh
your corsage, they may be made to re.
tain their freshness for an entire even.
ing by putting bit of sealing wax over
the ends.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1896-11-12
New Petroleum Motor.

A new type of petroleum motor, said
to be characterized by great simple
ity of mechanism, has just appeared in
France, says London Invention. The
engine has been examined by con-
temporary, and it is found that the
principal featu is the independence OF
light to cause explosion after the ma
chine is once started, thus one explos-
ion in some unexplained way serves to
produce the next. How this arrange
ment is effected is as yet a secret, and
until we know a little more upon the
subject we are not able to judge of the
pra cticable capabilities. 1t seems that
the patentee has been able to dispense
with the electric spark or light Of any
kind in the bringing about OF the eX-
plosion, and thus the chief danger OF
this class of motors has been elimin-
ated. A mineral essence is employed
mixed with air by means of special
pulverizer and this mixture, finding it's
way into the cylinder through a trup-
Mon in the same way as steam does
in an osciilatlng steam cylinder, pro-
duces the further combustion by the
explosion that has just preceded. Thus
it follows that the temperature of the
cylinder repiains stationary and so low
that the cooling apparatus generally
required is dispensed with. 1t is s1F
posed that this system of motors will be
availab bic for motors which range flom
one to four horse pwer.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1896-11-12
gather an early spring and late fall
cr,nn or q winter and summer crop.

gather an early spring and late fall
crop or a winter and summer crop.
Thus the plants are allowed about six
months in which to produce good crop
of leaves. They can do this only under
favorable conditions, however, and the
wild water-cress rarely yields enough
for two crops in one year.
The profits of a cress farm are just
as variable as any other farm produce.
So many factors, such as the condition
Of growth, the intelligence of the grow
er, the market prices, and the general
distance from market, enter into the
question that no one can satisfactorily
give a correct answer. Cress growers
in exceptionally good seasons have been
known to clear 500 per acre, and that
on swamp land of little value, while
others complain that $25 an acre is all
that any man can expect. Between
these extremes one can rest in security,
and conclude that it is his own mis-
management, or a combination of cir
cumstances over which he has no con-
troll. if he fails to come somewhere
within the two limits.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1896-11-12
Tommy Atkins in India,

Tommy Atkins, at least when in
India, is very precious in the sight of
the British Government. As he stands
in his uniform, a disciplined soldier in
the prime Of health and strength, he is
said to have cost a paternal govern
ment the sum of two thousand dollars
of American money, and he is valued
accordingly. His daily rations are
carefully examined by medical experts;
his one quart of good ale and one ounce
of pure rum are served out to him
with the greatest regularity. When
the exigencies of the service permit
it, he is sent in the ''hot season" to the
mountains, where he works on the
roads and gets a laborer's allowance
besides his pay, which he places at
interest in the regimental savings bank.
When on the plains, everything is done
that possibly can be done by his officers
to make his life pleasant.
Cricket, concerts, theatricals, news
rooms, libraries, sports, etc, are pro-
vided literally for his amusement.
When he behaves himself a good-con-
duct stripe is added to his coat sleeve
and penny day to his income. When
he gets drunk he gets a week in the
cells or five days drill. He is march
ed to church every morning and is ex-
pected to say his prayers and listen to
the sermon. On the whole, the life of
an English soldier in India is a happy
one. And if he does not leave his bones
in some military cemetery, in due time
he returns to England, enjoys a PEN
sion, and in his old days shoulders his
walking stick and tells the boys how
battles are won.-Lppilcott's.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1896-11-12

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
my case Of CataTrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarru Cure.
FL. CHENEY 81 Co, Props, Toledo, Q.
We, the undersigned, have knoWn +. j. Che
aey for III. last ID years, and believe hin per-
frctlv honorable in all business transactions
and fnanc ally able to carry out any obllga-
zion lu8oe by Their firm.
WEST 4 TnUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo
WALDf1G. KrwvAN 6 MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo, OHIO.
Halls CataFrh Cure is taken Internally, act
tnV directiy uDOn the blood AMI mucous sur
faces of the system. Price, 75c per bottle. Sod
by all Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1896-11-12
Don't tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life

If yen want to gut tooacao usin: easily and
forever, regain OK manu God, be made well,
stro1g, nqsheJe, fuli Of new life and vigor,
makos vsss HieI stroRs sony gain ten
pounds ia tyE ssys. Over 5000 cared. Buy
No-Ya-B9e frois your o|I druggist. Under
absolute guarantee % cufo. BoeS AID sample
free. Address Storing Remedy Co.,, Chicago
OF Nov iork.