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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-10
THE NEW RIVER FRONT
An improvement That Ought to
be Continued Along the
IeVee.
THE REMOVAL OF ALL OBSTACLES.

The Permanent Work on shore Having
Been Disposed of, Rock Island VIII
be in a Position to Ask OF Congress
and Receive n Proper Harbor ApproprI-
alton.
The work on the Rock Island levee
was not completed this week, owing
to the condition of the weather which,
while it has not compelled a suspen-
sion of operations, has, nevertheless,
interfered with calculations. The
contractors, Edwards X Walsh COM
pany, propose to stay with the Job,
however. until it is finished, and the
spring will see the new river front rs
far as contracted for this season fin
ished. Then there will remain three
distinct things to be done to further
the good work The first of these
should he the taking of steps by the
city to keep the leVee and First ave
nue., so far as the improvement has
extended, free from obstacles of any
kind, whether railroad cars, switch
shanties or unsightly steamboat
docks. No building that can in
any way be avoided should he
allowed in the levee district.
In word, hOck Island g 1t TO
have Il levee master to see that the
river front is used for no other pur-
poses than those for which it has been
Another and much desired step
would be the extension of the improve
ment so well inaugurated this year to |
Twentieth street, ut least across Nine |
teenth street, in order that another |
landing for Mississippi steamboats, |
and Hennepin canal boats may he in
sured.
Then For the Harbor.
Then with the aid of the Rock Island |
clubs committee the city will be in Il |
position to consistently ask the gov
eminent to make suitable appropria- |
ton 10 dig out and complete harbor
for us along the entire river front.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-10
Holiday Street Car service.

From now until after Christmas the
service on the lines of the Tri-Citv
railway system will be materially i'm
proved. Cars on the Fourth avenue
line will' be started earlier in the
morning, while during the rush of
traffic, trailers viii be run OH both the
Fourth and Third avenue branches.
Conductors will be placed on the Elm
street line.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-10
NEW MODERN WooDMEN HOME.

of the third TO be left until such time
as the head camp provides the neces-
sarv financial allowance. 4 matter
that will undoubtedly be acted favor
ably upon at the next session of that
body At Kansas City the coming June.
Steel furniture is being installed
throughout the building. and on
almost every piece is inscribed the
monogram or motto of the order.
The doors. too, are steel with bronze
effect. The Railways and corridors
are laid with mosaic thing. and the
wainscoting is of marble. Every
room is to be frescocd. The flooring
is of maple.
Electricity and Gas.
The building is provided with both
electricity and gas. The steam heat
ing plant has been installed, and the
radiators have all been put in place.
The directors will hold their De-
cembe meeting at the new home. and
their room on the second floor Will be
all in readiness for them next Tues
dav.
Mai. G. W. Halves expects to have
his forces moved by the last of the
month.
We are putting in our best licks. :
said Il. b. Roberts. who is in charge
for his brother, Contractor W. K.
Roberts. to an ARGUS reporter, land
believe are safe in saying that the
building will be ready for dedication
Ian ! -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-10
Then For the Harbor.
THE SOUL OF A PIANO

Lies in Its Tone-That's the Quality That
Tells.
Almost any piano may look like 4
good piano until the final test tone
is applied to it. l sell pianos of
correct construction, of handsome APP
pearance, of perfect tone. My prices
are fair prices. Call and see me in
the Bengston block, 1704 Second ave
nue.. JOHN FLANAGAN,
Reliable Music Dealer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-10

We, the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on 80
cent bottle of Greene's Warranted
Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure your
cough or cold. We also guarantee
25-cent bottle to prove satisfactory or
money refunded.
HORST Won KOECKRITZ.
OTsTO GRnTIAN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-10
HORST Won kOECK
OTTO GROTJAN.
Licensed to Wed.
Munyon's Headache and Indi-
qeSti0n Cure

is the only remedy on the market
that will cure every form of Headache
in to 10 minutes, correct indiges-
ton, stimulate the nerves and build
up the system. 1t should be in every
home and every travellers gripsack.
At all druggists. % cures, use
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-10
MOOds-Nnnce.

Edward f. Woods, employed in the
harness department at Rock ISL
and arsenal, and Miss Ada Nance, of
Paducah. Ky, were married at 9
O'Clock this morning at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. S. y. CoDover, S15
Twenty-third street, where the groom
has been making his home since COM
ing from Louisville to take position
at the island. Rev. w. S. Marquis,
of the Broadway Presbyterian church,
performed the ceremony.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-10

Late to bed and early to rise, pre-
pares man for his home in the skies.
But early to bed and a Little Early
Riser, the pin that makes life longer
and better and wiser. L. H.
Thomas, A j.. Riess and NJ. F. Balm
sen, druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-10
TAKES THE PROPER COURSE
Chief Pender Puts a Stop to Reckless and
Cruel Sparrow Shooting.

Cruel Sparrow Shooting.
Chief Fender gave orders to the po-
lice this afternoon to arrest all boys
shooting sparrows within the city
limits aud take from such offenders
the guns employed. The act is n COM
mendable one On Chief Pender's part,
and promises that the reckless prac-
tice of danger and cruelty that boys
have fallen into must stop in Rock Isl
and at least.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-10

Arnold BromO Celery cures head
aches 10, % and so cents. Reiss'
drug store
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-10

the National hotel at Peoria, Thurs
day, Dee. 10. have been sent out by
Messrs. Montrose IL McHugh, the
proprietors. There Will be banquet
and ball.
Henry Pardon was pleasantly sur
prised ut his home in South Heights
last evening. when about fifty of his
friends and neighbors called to help
him celebrate his Doth birthday. a
pleasant evening was spent in playing
various games, after which delicious
supper was served by sthe ladies. 1t
was n late hour when the guests de-
parted, wishing Mr.. Pardon would
have many more birthdays and that
they could help him celebrate them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-10
Hard Coal Market.

Hard Coal Market.
Antbrac .e coal, all sizes, delivered
at $500 per ton, for immediate de-
every. +. G.. FRAZER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-10
tiSm,
Hood'S SaYSapaFilEa

are the best after-dinner
pills. aid digestion &c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-10

which very often comes from a
chronic affection of the circula-
tiOn. Il constant ofense TO
ones self and all his friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-10

mos. offensive and UncoG,.o-t-
able affection CT the skin, also
due to impure blood.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-10

WARSoCK & RALSToN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-10

which Is one OF the worst cf-
fictions of the human race, and
comes from impure blood.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-10
Salt cum

a torment 70 the flesh, q dis
fgurement TO the body, end a
drain on the system, also due
TO vitiated blood.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-02
BIKE RACES AT BELLEAIR.
August Lehr Defeats Nat Butler in
the Match Race.

Belleaire, Fla, Feb. 1.-The international
bicycle races, which were pulled off this
afternoon at this place, were largely at
tended, Notwithstanding the heavy north
wester, which prevented fast time and
made it too cool for comfort.
The programme was arranged in the
following order:
One mile, open professional. First Heat
AL Newhouse of Buffalo first, with Karl
Kaiser of Switzerland second and Timber
jack of Paris third. Time 2:41 2-5.
Second Heat-Charles Welle of San
Francisco first, with Al Weinig of Buffalo
second and Jean Gougloz of Paris third.
Time PSI 80.
Third Heat-Al Newhouse first, Carl
Kaiser second and Lamberjack third.
Time, 2:25.
One Mile Heat-Match race between Au-
gust Lehr, champion of Germany, and
Nat Butler of Boston. When Lehr came
to Bellaire six weeks ago he challenged
any American rider for $1,000, and was
promptly taken up by Walter Sanger
Later events prevented Sanger's coming
and Nat Butler, the second taker of
Lehr's challenge, came to meet him. In
the first heat Lehr paced Butler the en-
tire final lap, overcoming Buffers home
stretch sprint and defeating him by two
lengths. Time 259 %
The second heat was much the same
except that Butler let himself out in an
earlier sprint, coming abreast of Lehr.
when near the finish, but the doughty
German has endurance, and he crossed
the tape a length ahead, winning the
match.
The German flag was raised on the flag
staff in his honor
One-mile handicap, professional. w. T..
Huffstetter of Florida. 100 yards, won.
with Jean Gougolz, scratch, second: Al
| Newhouse, 200 yards, third. and Charles
Wells so yards, fourth. Time PA 2-5.
Twomile lap race, professional. Carl
Kaiser, 10 points; AL Weinig, Il; Nat But
Ter, 8; Gougolz and Newman tied on five
points. In this race Kaiser finished four
| final laps far in the lead.
| Earl Kiser of Dayton gave an exhibition
| half mile, paced by the English tandem,
| Wheelock and Fulford Time O:57 4-5.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-02

sleep eight hours each night like a baby,
and attribute much of the strengthening
of my nerves to Paines celery compound
Yours truly SILAS d. DRAKE.
Nothing demoralizes the health sooner
or more completely than even the occas-
ional loss of sleep. To start a new day
with the brain unrefreshed is like trying
to keep a WORKOUT horse up to his work
with the whip instead of by feeding. The
incessant brain activity is as if the skull
We're laid bare and the surface of the brain
were struck lightly every few seconds and
without sign of a "let up"
Thus sleeplessness impefceptibly but no
less surely, destroys the brain cells that
are the sources of mental power and the
health of every organ of the body
Paine's celery compound gets the nerv-
Gus system out of this dangerous rut of
sleeplessness. It supplies nourshment to
the nervous tissues faster than they are
worn out, and does not let the nutrition of
these delicate parts get low enough to
bring on insomnia
one OF the earliest evidences Of the final
success of Paines celery compound in
curing debility, nervousness. sleeplessness
and arrangements of liver and kidneys is
the increased appetite, the clearer skin
ana that indescribabie precursor of health
feeling of well being" that takes the
place OF the tired, languid, melancholy
condition.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-02
NEW INTERNATIONAL RUMOR.
sPENCER ATKINSON NOW NAMED
AS A POSSIBLE CANDIDATE.

The story the OutgI Owth of n Con-
ference Held by a Number of south
Georgians at AtIanta-ThOse Pres
emit Deny That Their Meeting Has
Any Political Signfhcance--Judge
Atkinson Denies That He Is Think
ing of the Matter Very Seriously.
Atlanta. Ca, Feb. 1.-The presence Of
Harry Dunwody of Brunswick, Sam At
lzinson,. Tom Atkins, ]. Z. Mcdonald Of
Waycross and one or two other gentlemen
IN Mr. McDonald's room at the Kimban
House to-day set the story afoat that
there was a caucus afoot 10 put Judge
Spencer Atkinson in the gubernatorial
race.
Judge Atkinson was himself present for
a while and this emphasized The report,
though all hands deny that there was any
political significance in the little gather
ing OF South Georgians.
When approached Judge Atkinson de-
clined to be subjected to an interview,
but admitted that some of his friends have
been urging him to become candidate
against Col Gambler. He is not, however.
he says, thinking very seriously of the
matter.
Judge Atkinson is regarded as one of the
strongest men in South Georgia and would
receive strong support in that section if he
should decide to get into the gubernato-
rial contest. He is at present member
of the Railroad Commission with a SIX
year term before him, his Office allow
ing him ample time to practice
law. and being so well fixed, the
wiseacres of politics do not think that he
is likely to go into the fight with Col.
Gambler
One of the points which his friends are
urging in their talk of him as a candidate
Is the fact that he is one of the Original
silver men," having been defeated for Con-
gress by Henry G.. Turner in the Eleventh
district seven years ago on that issue. If
the state wants silver man for governor,
they say he would fill the bill to a ct
MIR. Mcdonald who is chairman of the
Eleventh district executive committee,
and a member of the state executive COM
mittee said tonight that the gathering
In his room to-day was without any pre-
concerted plan at all.
All these present were friends from
South Georgia, and 1t Just happened"
that they came together in his room.
While this may be true of the gathering
which started the Atkinson talk to-day, it
is still evident that there is a strong de-
sire in several quarters to get somebody
to oppose Col. Gambler, somebody who viii
represent the younger element in state
politics. If Judge Atkinson cannot be in
duced to make the race, it is likely that
some one else will be called upon, and, If
possible, induced to lead the element re-
ferred to. To give Col. Gambler the Cow
ernorship without a contest, they think
will be to have themselves wiped clear off
the political slate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-02
cARoLrNA's ELECTION CONTEST.
Col. Elliott Thought to Have the Best
of the Hearing.

of the Hearing.
Washington, Feb. 1.-For over five hours
to-day the contested election case of Muir
ray against Elliott was discussed before
the House election committee No. 81 Col.
Eniotts case was ably and comprehen-
sively presented by Col Joseph Barnwell,
and he was supported by ex-Representa-
tive Samuel Dibble and Col Elliott. All
of the members of the South Carolina del
egation in Congress were present during
the hearing, and Bob Small, With a squad
of colored South Carolina Republicans,
were also interested spectators. Murray
was seated between his counsel, Gen. w.
w. Dudley, and Gen. Michener, two we'll
known political lawyers, who are supposed
to have more or less influence in shaping
the course of certain Republican members
of Congress. The argument took wide
range, in view of the many complex ques-
tons dragged into the case by Murray's
counsel.
Considerable time was consumed in try
ing TO show that the constitutional ques-
ton ought to be considered in connection
with this case, notwithstanding Murray
and his friends neglected to raise that
question in the original notice of contest.
The record in the case covers many hun
dred pages of printed testimony bearing
upon tie care, ana Murray cOunSel mace
tremendous effort to show that the
elections in the city of Charleston were
fraudulent. and responsible for the unjust
seating of Col. Elliott. Mr. Barnwell
demonstrated beyond reasonable doubt
that many colored voters throughout the
district preferred Col. Elliott to Murray,
because of his superior ability and infiu-
ence in behalf of the district generally,
and so voted on election day. Mr. Barn
well was fully conversant with all the
facts an the case, and he outpointed Gen.
Dudley and Michener at every stage in
the proceedings. He made a splendid i'm
preston upon the members of the com
mittee, and if justice prevails, a report
favorable TO Col. Elliott will result from
to-day's hearing
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-02

The youngest and most busting city in
the United States
Founded last April, Lincoln boasts a
sewerage system, electric lights, macad-
amized roads, trolley cars, telephone fran
chise and a water plant.
From hamlet to a town-to a city, in
this incredibly short time, Lincoln has
grown with the wonderful progressiveness
looked for only in the West-a splendid ex-
ample Of the indomitable pertlnacity of
one strong man.
Like most forceful men, Mayor Drake
must see results before giving his approx
all but when convinced he speaks out his
mind without fear or favor OF any one
There is no hesitation among Mayor
brakes friends in saying that Paine's eel
cry compound has been of the utmost help
in enabling him to do a prodigious amount
of work, and to get rid of that insomnia
that at one time resulted from every pro-
longed effort. Mayor Drake himself says:
Lincoln. AIiddlesex Co, n. j.,
Oct. 80. 1897
Wells, Richardson q CO...
Gentlemen-I have been getting Paine's
celery compound from our local druggist
After sixteen hours work each day, 1
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-02
REWARD OFFERED FOR OSBORN
Escaped Lunatic May Have to Stand
Trial for Murder.


Trial for Murder.
Atlanta, Ca, Feb. Gov. Atkinson to-
day offered reward of $500 for the appre-
hension of b. II. Osborn, the lunatic muir
derer who escaped from the state asylum
a month ago.
At the time of his escape Osborn fired
twice at DR.. Powell the superintendent
of the asylum, with pistol. Both bullets
missed the mark. but the doctor had
narrow escape.
jury of Baldwin county for assault with
intent to murder. and on account of this
Indictment the Governor has offered the
reward for his arrest.
The asylum authorities contend that Os-
born is not insane. Otherwise no criminal
prosecution would have been instituted
If Osborn can be prosecuted for his at
tempt to kill DR.. Powell, he may have to
stand trial for the murder of Theodore
Schrader, committed here eighteen months
ago.
At the time of the murder a writ of lu-
macy had been sworn out, and was in the
hands of bailiff.
Osborn, who had been located in his
room. effected his escape and shot down
Schrader uDon the streets. The murdered
man was a lithograp her and had been
employed in the same establishment where
Osborn worked.
The murderer was never brought to trial
being Immediately committed to the asy-
lum. There he remained until last month
when he made his escape. Osborn is stin
at large, and no trace of him has been
| found
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-02
INTERNAL REVENUE CHANGES
Number of New Men Installed in
the Office at Atlanta.

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. IA number of
changes were made in the internal reve-
nue. department. presided over by Collector
Rucker, to-day. These changes have been
expected for some time, and are only part
of the programme of the new regime.
Four men have been selected from the
civil service list Of eligibles to fill places
that have been held up to the present
time by emergency men. who were named
to take the places of the men displaced at
the time Rucker was inducted into Office.
]. Perry Chisholm of Atlanta has been
selected to take the place of Chief Depu-
ty Collector A. ]. Spence.
A. j. Spence of Nelson, whose place is
taken by Mr.. Chisholm has been selected
10 succeed Barlow f. Carter of Gaines
vile.
Frank S. Brown of Atlanta has been Sc
lected to fill the place of NJ. L. Covington
of Carrollton.
Samuel f. Siskron of Atlanta has been
selected to take the place of VIII M.
Hairston of Bowman.
Siskron held the position before, and has
been simply reinstated.
Prof r. o. Hopkins of Jasper has sue
ceeded Boon Crawford of Blue Ridge.
MIR. Chisholm, Fuckers chief deputy,
filled that position some years ago.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-02
SURVEY FoR A NEW RAILROAD.
The Lines to Run From Dorchester
Station 10 ReidsviIIe.

The Lines to Run From Dorchester
Station 10 ReidsviiIe.
Hinesville Ga. Feb. PERKINS Bros
of Harrison put on a corps of surveyors
yesterday TO survey a preliminary route
for a permanent railroad from Dorches-
ter station, on the Florida Central and
Peninsular Railroad, from where it will
run in a westerly direction across the Sa-
vannah. Florida and Western Railway via
Hinesville, Taylor's Creek GlennVii.e and
thence to Redsville. 1t viii traverse one
of the finest and most fertile sections in
the state. The lapd along the line are
peculiarly adapted to cotton and trucking
At present the country is almost unde-
veloped. A railroad viii do much towards
development and cause new settlers to
come in The right OF way for the great
or part of the distance has already been
secured and il will now be but a matter
of a short time before work viii begin.
1t is estimated by the most competent
persons in the community that the out
put of the territory will be in the neigh
borhood of 10000 cars a year
The people here and throughout this
section are much elated at the prospect of
a road.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-02
RUNS OF THE RACERS.
Only Two Favorites Win at New
Orleans

only Two Favorites Win at New
Orleans.
New Orleans. La, Feb. 1-Flop and
hush Fields were the only winning favor
ties to-day. Percy r. ran away three
miles in his preliminary and was scratch
ed. Swordsman fell soon after the start
III the fourth race, but was not hurt. Shep
pard' who rode him, had two ribs broken.
Inc weather was clear and cool, and the
track good Summaries follow:
First Race-Six furlongs. Virgins 70
l, won, with Octave. to 5. second ond
Aunt Maggie, to 1, third. Time :16
Second Race-Two-year-olds four fur
longs. rat Gerrat 10 to l. won will, nh
Diver, IL to 8, second and Satinwood tC
l, third. Time O:51
Third Race-selling, mile Anger. 10
l. won, win Sister Stella, 8 to 10, second
ana EVanatus, 20 l, third Time I'd
Fourth Race--Selling. seven and one.bole
Iurlongs. Viscount, to l, won, with What
Next, ) TO !, second and Robert Ronra,
to ], third. Time 1885 -'iie''
FiIth Race-Selling mile and one-six-
teenth. Flop, to 5, won, with Master.
p-eSe' 10 10 l. second and Jim Conway -
to, l, third. Time 49, L
Sixth Race-Selling. seven and oro
Iurlongs. Rush Fields, s TO 5. won with
John sullivan, to l, second and Taci-
hayes, TO l. third. Time 1883.
san Francisco, Feb. 1.-The wea4bor
was clear and the track fast at Tno,asido
to-day. Summaries follow:
First Race-Maidens six furlones Nr,,s
coiado, to l, won, with Ninah, 8 to arsa
to /, second, and Forest Guard 2 70 o't
third. Time 1:1S% ~ l.
Second Race-Allowances five fur1oros
Montgomery 8 to ., won. with Prien
1:01A. lime
Third Race-Purse, six .furIones Rom
and Arrow, to !, won, with Roche Sec.
ond and Roulette Wheel third Tin1o
1:17& lime
Fourth Race-One mile. DIR. Rerna>,. :
to !, won, with The Dipper second ana
Mistleton third. Time 1:44h. D''N
Fifth Race-Selling, one and one-eigbth
miles. Can't Dance, to l. won Wiz,
Fashion Plate second, and Lena third
Time 1:56I2. -
Sixth Race-One mile. Ostler Joe to-
won, with Buck Massie second. and TJh,
ertine third. Time i:421a.
New orleans, La. Feb ii. ]. McCeff-
erty has sold the famous race horse Re
quital TO e. c. Cowden who will probably,
retire him to the stud.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-02

The germs of conSump-
ton are everywhere.
There is no way but to
fight them.
If there is a history of
weak lungs in the family,
this fight must be constant
and vigorous.
You must strike the dis
ease, or it will strike you.
At the very first sign of
falling health take Scott's
Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil
with HypophosPhiteS.
1t gives the body power to
resist the germs of conSump-
ton.
SOC. and stoo, all druggists.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, New York