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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-01
SHIFTING THE BLAME,
The Union and the Political Re.
sponsibiIity for the Storm
Drain.
SUNDAY MORNING MooNsHINB.

While There Is But One Proper Way OF
settling the Final Disposition OF Thi.
Disagreesble Undertaking. Yet the Party
Who Saw 1t Done l. the One who Must
Answer.
The Union of SUNDAY morning in
dulges some one in lot of moonshine
about the disposition of the storm
drain udner the theory that comprom-
Use with the contractors may be eff
fected by the city council tonight.
The laborious effort of the morning
paper in this connection is to shift
the responsibility from the republi-
can to the democratic party for the
job, and to hold all candidates on the
democratic ticket, no matter for what
the capacity, to account ever after.
The Unions headings explain the
entire trend of the article-"A Political
Twist. Democracy Solidifying to
Pay the Storm Drain Claim. An
Outrange that Calls for Interference. -
Then follows a series of deductions.
most of them entirely irrelevant to
the subject, but the aim of which is
to associate all future happenings in
the democratic party with the settle
ment of the storm drain.
lisa Republican shame.
While there is no occasion for the
democrats of Rock Island taking
alarm ut any bugaboos the Union NAV
parade, yet its medicines in
this connection is something that
cannot he passed entirely unheeded.
and in its efforts to stigmatize the
democratic party of Rock Island
with shame that belongs to
a republican administration il
may have counted its chickens
before they are Matched. The storm
drain is one of the legacies that came
to the present administration from the
one that preceded it. 1t was contracted
for and built under the ewes of a re-
publican administration. The respon-
slbility for the undertaking was with
the republican party. 1t was dumped
''a viz iah'S VI u uInlfllN-
tration to dispose of. 1t is but one Of
many perplexities and shortcomings
that Mayor Medill and the council
have had to grapple with. As for The
ARGUS, it has confidence enough in
the administration to feel that il il
tackles it at all it will be
properly handled and to the
best interests of the city. but there
appears no immediate danger of the
rights of the courts in the premises
being usurped in order to assume the
sins OF repudiated opposition party.
In the meantime it is well enough
to let the past handle its dry bones,
although the storm drains ghost may
continue TO haunt the republican organ
and its bright assistant editor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-01
Musical Pastures of the Reunion.

The singers in connection with the
coming national U. V. U. reunion
meet tonight at Carse's hall, and a
large attendance is expected. While
the chorus is already of good size. yet
the Saengerfest at Davenport has in
terfered somewhat with the attend
ance of those expected, and Prof.
Housed hopes that all singers will
avail themselves of the invitation to
be present tonight. and do their part
in the grand patriotic concert.
The Rappahannock band of Chicago
has been secured as one Of the special
features of the war concert.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-01

The Lady Grace brought down 32
strings of logs.
The Verne Swain and Winona
were in and out.
The stage of water at the Rock Isl
and bridge at 8 a. m. was 2.6j and
stationary; the temperature IS.
The river is falling at all points ex-
cept La Crosse, where it is stationary.
A slight fall will occur from Dubuque
to Rock Island in the next "a hours.
The J. W. Van SAINT, Lydia Van
SAINT, Ruth, Zalus Davis, F. c. Denk-
mann, Sam Atlee, West Rambo, Nola
X: and Hattie Darling were in Rock
Island waters TODAY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-01
Death of James Kelly.

James Kelly, a pioneer resident OF
Rock Island. died at II o'clock Satur.
day night at the home of his daugh.
ter, Mrs. John Shea, 2s0S Eighth ave-
nue.. He hadbeenailing several years.
Mr.. Kelly was native of Ireland.
where he was born Dec. "a, 1925. lie
came to this country in 1852. settling
IN Rock Island. He is survived Nv
his wife and three children: Theo-
dore Kelly and Mrs. Shea, of this CITY,
and Mrs. Thomas Bailey, Of Blue Isl
and. Funeral services will be held al
st. Joseph's church at $50 tomorrow
morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-01
Opera at the Tower,

The Marie Bell company's produc
ton OF "Olivette" is believed by many
who saw it at the Watch Tower theatre
to have been the finest ever given in
this section. All parts were excel
iently handled and the comedy work
OF MIR. Ryley was immense. The com.
pany repeated the opera last night
aud this evening will sing the Chimes
of Normandy"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-01

Among the many new buildings
erected in Rock Island this season one
OF the most attractive is the hand.
some block of apartment houses on
Fourth avenue and Thirteenth street,
which has just been completed by j.
W. Roche. There are seven flats of
nine rooms each, containing all mod
ern improvements and couveniences.
The building is a valuable improve
ment to that section of the CITY, and
credit alike to the city and the en-
terprising owner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-01
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed bids for the completion of
the Rock Island city waterworks i'm
provement will be received at the
office of the city clerk until s o'clock
?. m, Monday, Aug. l. 1898.
Plans and specifications on file at
the city clerks office.
Rock Island, ILL.,, July %. 1898.
A. D. HUEsING. City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-01
A Wise Decision.

Il was troubled with headaches.
nervousness and that tired feeling.
read so much in the papers about
Hoods Sarsaparilla that | decided 10
try it and | am thankful / did. for j,
has entirely relieved me and am
now able to do my work. | can say
only good of Hoods Sassaparilla. :
Mrs. I. +. Rich, Hampshire, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-01
To Cleanse the system

EffectuaIly vet gently, when costive
or bilious, TO permanently overcome
habitual constipation, to awaken the
the kidneys and liver to healthy
activity, without irritating or weak
eniug them, to dispel headaches.
colds or fevers, use Syrup of Figs.
made by the California Fig Syrup Co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-01
Wash Fabrics.
Radical Resiuctious,

Real values and reeul prices are lost sight
of In this weeks great price cut
About 800 Icing he OF wsSh go DIS Of various
Kinds inciudLs Lawns Orrandics Iirnitiv,
Chaiiie>. percales and Gingham. m lengths
from Ia ~ Yards. worth from ~ 10 sc A
yard. bus TO close out every yard In the e.
house quick. We make the price. n yard SC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-01

E. c. Blanks, of Louisville, Tex.
writes that one box of DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve was.worth $50. 900 to him.
ltcured his piles of 10 years standing.
He advises others to try it, 1t also
cures eczema, skin diseases and OBJ
stinate sores. +. H. Thomas. A. j.
Riess and NJ. F. Bahnsen. druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-01

Win your battles against disease by
acting promptly. One Minute Cough
Cure produces immediate results.
When taken early it prevents con-
sumption. And in later stages it
furnishes prompt relief. I. H.
ThomBs. A. j. Riess and NJ. F. Balm
sen, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-01
Don't Stop Him,

He has bad attack of collie and is
making for Thomas drug store after
a bottle of Foley's Collie Cure. 25
cents. For sale by T. H. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-01
MCCABE'S

all humrine
activity Hot nswaysnn
"ee record
second avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-01
Hard Coal Market,

Anthrar .e coal, all sizes, delivered
at $6.aO per ton, for immediate de-
livery. +. e.. FRAZER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-01

Hoods Pills are the favorite family
cathartic, easy to take, easy to operate.
% cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-01
Fine Madras GinQhams.

Cominencteg nj o'clock each afternoon this
week. We place on sale a hig lot of Madras
20 cnssofne and the price h i0yarsis A0n
ior........ ..... .... eco. ................. TVS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-01

Arnold's Bromo Celery cures head
aches; 10, Is and 30 cents. Reiss
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-01

Sash Ribbons.
O. pieces OF beautiful quality OF White Black
and Colored More aud Plain Taneta sash
Ribbons Nalue<sc all week II theylast oGa
your choice for. yard................. GSC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-01

While There Is But One Proper Way OF
settling the Final Disposition OF This
Disagreeabie Undertaking. Yet the Party
Who Saw 1t Done Is the One who Must
Answer.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-11-10
Track improvements,

Though the courts and the financiers
are discussing the reorganization of
the Baltimore & Ohio railroad, the
work of rehabilitating the property
goes merrily on. The Maintenance of
Way department reported recently
that since March /, 1896, to July l,
1898, there had been laid east of the
Ohio river. 1882 tons of S5 pound
steel rail or nearly 400 miles. There
are still about 5000 tons to be deliver
ed by the manufacturers.
The tracks have been further i'm
proved by the purchase of 2,591,472
cross ties and 654,112 cubic yards of
stone ballast. The B. & o. S. w. has
begun its proposed series OF improve
ments by beginning to lay 5000 tons
OF s5 pound steel rail between Chilli
cothe, O., and Parkersburg, w. Va.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-11-10
Beautiful Flowers,

Autumn with all it's beauties can
claim nothing more glorious than the
chrysanthemum. In this beautiful
creation OF nature, color and shape
run riot. The exhibit which will
open in the hnox-Savage building to-
day viii give you an idea of what ma
ture, assisted by the skill of the florist,
will do. From the old fashioned
small yellow flowers tha, were in our
grandmothers' gardens to the gorgeous
colors and huge shapes that are now
seen, and in the present time in the
very heighth of their beauty. To
one who has not the memory of the
small old fashioned chrysanthemums
the difference can not be described or
appreciated. The exhibit to be seen
today and the rest of this week is a
decided noveicy in the city, as it is the
first of the kind and it should be seen
to be appreciated.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-11-10
D An Historic Room,

The chamber Of the Supreme Court
OF the United States, which was par
TALLY wrecked by gas explosion, is
one. OF the most interesting apart
ments this side OF the ocean. It has
been occupied by the Supreme Court
since December, 1860. Roger Brooke
Taney, OF Maryland. was then chief
justice. This chamber was built for
the Senate, and was the first portion
OF the capitol completed. Into it the
Senate moved in 1900 and occupied It
until the winter OF 1859. 1t was the
scene of the debates between the great
Senators in the first half of the CEN
tury. Here Robert Young Hayne
made his great speech, and Daniel
Webster made his famous reply.
1t was here that Henry Clay, Thomas
Hart Benton, Ezekiel Chambers and
Jefferson Davis debated the questions
which finally eliminated in the civil
war. 1t was in this hall that the
Wilmot Proviso was discussed and
Calhoun fought annexation after the
Mexican war, and it was here that,
after making speech in reply to Lew
is Cass, that great man fell back ex-
hausted and was carried to his death
bed in the Capitol. The old Senate
Chamber, along with the rest of the
interior of the Capitol, was gutted and
burned by the British in 1914. Its
present fine architecture, like that of
nearly all of the remainder of the
Capitol, is the work of Benjamin H.
Latrobe, the grandfather Of ex-Mayor
Ferdinand c. Latrobe, of this city,
Bal.o Sun.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-11-10
Making the Gar Ridiculous.

The Society of the Friends OF Peace
OF this city. held a conference here
last night. Among those present were
Mark Twain and Prussian ex-col-
onel, who is the founder and repre-
sentative OF new creed known as
United Christianity" The President
OF the Society opened the conference
with pretty statement that the Car
had lately presented French church
with silver bell, bearing the motto,
Some pour la Paix ct 1t Concorde
des Peuples.' Herr Won Egydi, the
ex-colonel, said that little or no sue
cess could be hoped for from the dip
lomatic discussion which must follow
the Cars proposal, and that more
might be expected of meeting of the
sovereigns. But even if it all failed,
the idea which had been sown would
grow and bear fruit, and a new gener-
alton would appear born under the i'm
preston that it was possible for the
world to exist without war.
Mark Twain addressed the meeting
In English. He had doubted, he said,
whether the world would ever be able
to put stop to war, but the Car had
convinced and made convert of him.
This speech was translated for the
benefit of the assembly, because the
government representative had not
been informed of it beforehand and
doubted whether all Mr. Clemens had
said would bear translation.
The eccentric painter Dieffenbach,
in his pilgrims dress and tousled hair,
was the last TO speak. He denounced
the church for the absurdity of hal
lowing the numbering of the people by
blessing the soldiers weapons and the
cannon and celebrating thanksgiving
services after victorious battles. He
also declared the killing of animals as
bad as war and that animal food made
he eater bloodthirsty. The president
here interposed 10 bring his speech to
conclusion.-London News.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-11-10
Washington County's Vote Tues
day.
Market Habit in Havana.

The Havana market Is crowded al
| daybreak by Spanish, French, Chin
ese and colored cooks of both sexes
Some chefs, who affect the dignity of a
coat, are accompanied by their appren-
tices or scullions, who carry baskets
Marketing is always done by cooks in
Havana, because employers are aware
that they can drive better bargain,
even taking into account the perqui-
sites allowed them by tradespeople.
Fish caught in Cuban waters
are especially nice, and the pargo, a
specie of red snapper, is very tooth
some, as is the cnerna, which tastes
like salmon. No Havana cook will
buy fish unless they are alive, and the
fish market with the big tanks full of
fresh fish, with marble slabs and
scales, is very picturesque. The other
sea food is also excellent, although
the shrimps, Holsters and mussels are
somewhat small. The oysters grow
on the submerged branches of shrubs
and trees on the coast. These branches
are broken OF and sold in the market,
but the Cuban oysters are small and
inferior to the American. Terrapin
and turtles are very fine, and tortoises
have handsome shells, which bring
good price in the market. Sea crabs
and land crabs are also good. The
latter grow to a large size, and their
bodies stand high from the ground on
their enormous claws. Land crabs
burrow in holes,and their locomotion is
clumsy, sounding like that of drunk
en- man. Cooks feed these crabs on
corn meal for several days before they
cook them, as this makes them more
palatable.
A favorite way of fattening poultry
in Cuba is to put them in barrels and
stuff them with walnuts and cornmeal
for several days before they are killed.
Just before Christmas turkeys are
driven through the streets In droves
OF from 40 to 100 from door to door
for people to make their own selection.
Beef is killed the day before it is
used, for it cannot be kept fresh longer
than one day on account of the ex-
cessive heat.
When the cook returns from the
market his presence is made known
to the household by squawking ducks,
cackling hens or squealing pigs, for all
such live stock are brought from the
market, and they expostulate angrily
on being carried around in such close
quarters. And pigeons and doves,
with soft eyes, utter cooling, plaintive
note, as though with sac foreboding
Of the tragic fate in store for them
Chicago Inter Ocean.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-11-10

The ayes have it in the matter of
the Court House, the project having
carried by an excess Of As Court
House, yes" votes over the nos.
While this excess is not particularly
robust, yet it is of dimensions suffic-
fently large to promote that much
needed institution.
The Commissioners have three days
after the special election in which to
begin the work of canvassing the vote
and proving 1t up. After that for
mality, should they find the ayes have
it, the preliminary work for the carry
ing forward Of the plan will proceed at
once.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-11-10
A CLEAN SWEEP.
The State Elections Safely Repub-
Iican.

A majority of from 10000 to 10000
shows what Republicans in the state
of Ohio think of Mckinley and his ad-
ministration. The endorsement is
certainly gratifying to the citizens OF
Ohio and must be gratifying to her
favorite son, who has SO cleverly
guided the ship of state Of our great
republic through troublous times to a
haven of peace and prosperity.
The chairman Of the Democratic
State Committee attributes the Repub-
lican victory to the successful manner
in which Mckinley has handled the
late war with Spain.
Chairman Daugherty says It is due
to the sentiment favoring the endorse
ment of the administration. At all
evnts it is a grand and complete vic
tory and one Of which we may we'll
feel proud.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-11-10
The Maria Teresa.

The American people will be greatly
rejoiced If it shall prove true that the
Maria Teresa is ashore on Cat island
and can again be floated. Even II
this cannot be accomplished, many
valuable relics can at least be secured
from the vessel, provided she is really
ashore. There was keen disappoint-
ment throughout the country when the
news arrived Of the abandonment at
sea and probable loss of the vessel
This was not alone due to the desire to
have the vessel as trophy and as an
important addition to our navy, but
also because Of strong feeling OF
sympathy for the gallant Hobson
whose skill had rescued her from the
waves at Santiago. There will now be
a general demand, therefore, that ii
the ship is really ashore every effort
shall be made to get her safely to the
United States.
Cat island, if it shall prove to be the
savior Of the Maria Teresa, will have
a double claim to honor. Humboldt
selected it as the land which was first
seen by Columbus on October 12,
1892, and strong arguments have been
made to support the claim. The island
is one Of the Bahamas and lies about
400 miles due east of Key West. 1t is
in the shape Of long narrow legged
boot, the foot Of which Is at the south
west extremity OF the island. At the
heel is Columbus point, named in hon
or Of the supposed landing OF the dis
coverer. About fifty miles east of this
point is Waiting island, also claimed
to have been the first land discovered
by Columbus. The honor is likewise
claimed for other islands lying south
and southeast of Waiting island, viz:
Samana, Acklin, Manzuana and Grand
Turk, but the most widely diffused be-
lief is that the Cat island is the one
which first greeted the eyes OF Column
bus and was called by the natives
Guanahani and by the Spaniards San
Salvador. The latter name has been
transferred by some geographers to
Waiting island. Cat island is only
about 100 miles from New Providence
island, to which port the Maria teresa
might be taken if, in the event OF her
recovery, it was deemed desirable.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-11-10
Oil Notes. ~
YESTERDAYS MARKET.

A sale of Jackson Ridge, Monroe
county, production was consummated
last Saturday, and is the largest tran
sactfon for the past few months.
Samuel Galley, Of this city, sold F. P.
Hue, Of Warren, Pa, leases on 316
acres, consisting of the Brown, Truax,
Hamilton and Covert farms, on which
are located six producing wells, hav-
ing a net daily production Of 140- bar
rels. There are also two rigs and one
drilling we'll on the property. The
price paid was $4,000, or at the rate
Of $500 barrel for the production.
There is room for Is or more addition
al wells on the property, the undevel-
oped part of the purchase being val
liable consideration. The price paid
seems pretty high, but shows, as has
been maintained in these reports, the
high favor in which that territory is
held. Samuel Galley has also sold to
Amos Steelsmith lease on the Peter
jackson farm of 25 acres, and one on
the ]. Jackson farm of so acres for
$500. Neither of these farms has
been tested.-Pittsburg Post. = 8,
The company composed Of Messrs.
Queen, Kraft and others, operating on
Cow Run expected well in yesterday,
but.so far word has not been received
from it.
On the Cooke farm at Gravel Bank
the Westerman No. 2 was dry at 14OO
feet and the casing was pulled yester-
day.
The Coffman No. 1, being drilled by
Hovis, will be drilled deeper and not
be shot at the present depth as was in
tended.
Clark began spudding on his No.
on the Moore farm Tuesday. ~.
Spudding began on Wittekind No. 2 |
Tuesday.
Bartmess & Reichardt began spud-
ding on we'll on uue Win Robinson
farm on Horse Run on Monday last. !
This well is in the northeast corner Of |
Barlow township and is probably the |
only we'll being drilled in that town
ship at present. ; Ut
The Pottmeyer we'll on Horse Run
was shot Tuesday, but whether or not |
it will make producer we are unable |
to learn.
A we'll has been located on the .Ros-
coe Wolcott farm hear Watertown, and
a drilling machine is ready to begin
work. l''s
The Edwards we'll on Indian Run. is
in today. .-. ...-- e..
McGrew Bros, Of Pennsylvania,have
begun spudding on Miller No. on the
Chas. Miller farm, just opposite the
Fair Ground. This is the nearest to
the city of any location so far. Il
Dillon & Minks, on the Minks. farm
at Macksburg, got forty barrel pro-
ducer Tuesday. .taE,
We note that the papers, both chere
Ind at Parkersburg, have been report
ng Clarke No. well at Moore's juno
ion as dry. The fact is No. has only
'egun drilling 1t was No. that
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-11-10

We VIII, consider it q great favor u
subscrlbevslw vii, report any failure
70 got their Loader. or any careless
ness on the part OF the carrier.
Subscribers Will please not pay
the carriers unless tho carrier
punches his credit tag In subscr'o-
Or's presence.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-11-10
There's a HotTime

There's a HotTime
In cold bed with warm water bot
tie 'snuggin' up kind O. lovin' like to
a pair of Klondike feet. The prices Of
my Water Bottles and Syringes are
warm surprises.
75c Water Bottles rubbed down to 55c
$1.00 Water Bottles rubbed down to 73c
LILO Water Bottles rubbed down to s5c
Lis Water Bottles rubbed down to sS:
1.S5 Water Bottles rubbed down to csc
l.5O WaterBottles rubbed down to 81. 10
1.50 Water Bottles ru ubbed down to LIS
See my window,
Yours for business,
WILL RICHARDSON,
The Cut Rate Druggist,
1877 Greene St.
Goods Delivered. Open Sundays
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-11-10
Examination of Teachers

For the public schools OF Washington County
will be held in the Marietta High School, o,,
the second saturday OF each month excen
January, July and August.
= MARTIN r. ANDREWS.
President Board OF school Examiners.
Sept. 2, 1853
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-11-10
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1905

Roosevelt is now in line, and pretty
direct too, for the presidency of this
great and glorious country. New York
is not the only state in the Union that
loves a hero.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-11-10
Some Rubber
The Cut Rate Drug Store.

The rub in the rubber business is the
rubber; that's me. I'm the rubber of
prices-rub down you know, and I've
rubbed the prices of Syringes and
Water Bottles down from their high
up marks to the low down peg.
soc Su rinoa rn hhad down To 2dc