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Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05

CHICAGO, Oct. 4.-The schooner yacht
ldler, built in 1864 as an American cup de-
fender, has been sold by John Cudahy of
Chicago to A. r. Rumsey, chief shipping
master of the Lake Carriers association
The yacht will be removed to Cleveland to
take It's place in the Lake Erie fleet.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05
lawson Offers Big odds.

LEXINGTON, KY, Oct 4-Peter the
Great sold favorlte, in the $1,000 Transyl-
vania to be trotted tomorrow at $1,000 to
sioO for the field. Thomas w Lawson of
Boston offered to bet $4,000 on Peter the
takers. Andy Walsh offered 81 to so that
Peter would not win in straight heats with
no takers Peter is regarded as a Cinch,
with Charlie Herr, King Mond and Lord
Vincent second choice
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05
Nashville Meet Declared or

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Oct. 4-The fall
trotting meeting at Cumberland Park has
been declared off on account of the scarcity
of good horses. The meeting was an
nounced to begin October and continue
six days.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05

NEW YORK, Oct. 4.-The autumn hurdle
handicap and the Hurricane selling stakes
were the features at Morris Park today
The first was ruined by scratches, only
three accepting, and Semper Ego at pro
hibitive odds, won easily from julius
Caesar. In the Hurricane five furlongs,
Coburg won, Fleuron second, Native third.
Time: O.5g3,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05

This is an average of 1 81 As per mile. The
former two-mle record was 3:O9, held by
Harry Gibson. The race today was the
first time that five miles had been ridden
under eight minutes. McDutiie rode
wheel geared at l35
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05

IOWA CITY, Ia, Oct. 4.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-The manager of the ! Iowa ball
team announces a foot ball match between
Iowa and Nebraska at Council Bluffs No
vember 4.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05
PITTSBURG.

TsdTNCU TuNS. IIITSDuTB, 7. SaCrIIICe MI,
Donovan. Two-base hits: Mccarthy,
SchriVer, First base on balls: Off Hoffer,
g. Passed ball: Schriver Struck out: BY
IIoffer, g. by Thomas, /. Stolen bases:
Donln, Smith: Time: 2:O5 Umpires: O'Day
and Mcdonald
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05
NIny Extend the Dendwood Central

LEAD S. D., Oct. 4.-(Special.) )-There is
reason to believe the Burlington will ex-
tend it's Deadwood Central road, which runs
between Deadwood and this city, farther into
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05

CHICAGO, oct. 1.-The game today was
o pitchers battle in which Garvin kept his
hits well scattered, while Flahertys were
punched, the orphans only hitting safely
in two innings and scoring in each. At
tendance 80. Score:
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05

FlannGan-Leon Fight Il Draw.
ST. LOUIS. Oct. 4.-Flanagan and Leon
fought twenty-round draw
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05
The Tramp, Favorite Before the First
Heat. Finished second.

was perfect and the track IN fine shane for
tho secnr1 an,.,. ,-e. r,,, 80, 10y, 49,
t,,..,..t..-
futurlty, won by i. V. Hardness Fereno
in straight heats. The Tramp faVorite be-
fore the first heat. finished second Riley
b. rayOrita for the Wiis0n staltn vas ,invsr
better than second Shade on fourth in
the first heat. won the next three and the
i iiaS5i ihaklhs every pole winning one and
mann r. VIC '''''' III o''"'"' a. ''' '' an e"''
,r. nS ~ Ao6ot pot vas iaVorite at 500 to $40 In
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05

Chicneo Defeats Notre Dam

WINAMAC, Ind, Oct. 4.-(Special Tele-
gram)-The game today resulted: Ne
braska Indians, s; Winamac, 0.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05

CHICAGO. Oct. 4.-The University of Chi
cago eleven defeated the Notre Dame Uni
Versity eleven today % to 6.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05
Jockey Burns' winning Day.

CHICAGO, oct. 4--Jockey Tom Burns
had a winning day at Hawthorne today and
landed three firsts and second out Of five
mounts. Favorlte won three of the events.
Weather clear; track fast. Results:
First race, six furlongs: Animus won,
Brown Dick second, Maryland Reserve
Second T race, dTe furlongs; Frank Bell
won, Sim w second, Lamity third Time:
l;0lL
Third race one and one-eighth miles:
NmcenneH won, Pay the Fiddler second, Pat
Garrett third. Time: 55A.
Fourth race five and one-half furlongs;
Ilagcrdon won, Van Hoorebeke second, Red
Cross IL third, Time: 1:OS4
Fifth race, one mile Catastrophe Won
Tappan second. Martha Ford third. Time;
l4li2.
sixth race, one mile and seventy yards
Serrano won Tulla Fonso second, Benne-
vile third. Time: AS.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05

NEW HAVEN, Conn. Oct. 4-Yale easily
defeated Trinity this afternoon at foot bali,
As to O.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05
RrookIyn, ,; Washington, 1.

WASHINGTON, oct. 4.-Poor base rum
ming lost the game for Washington. The
only score they made was Freeman's home
run, his twenty-fEth this season. The
game was called on account of darkness.
Attendance. 400. Score:
AELIINGIDN
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05
stnnding of the TENNIS.
EERENo WINS FUTrRITY STAKES.

Games to be played today: New York at
Boston, Philadelphia at Baltimore Brook
Ign at Washington, Pittsburg at st. LOUIS.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05
81. Iouis Harness Races.

runs, Play will be resumed in the morning,
when the prince will endeavor to bc on
hand.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05
Pittsburg, s; 81. Louis. 4.

ST. LOUIS oct. 1.-THE Pirates played
away above their speed today and made it
three-straight with the Perfectos. Hoffer
pitched in good form, while Thomas, who
replaced Cuppy. was invincibe. Attend
anCe, 725. Score:
Rock Island Argus., 1899-07-05
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received at
the city clerks office, Rock Island,
until Monday, July II, at O'Clock
p. m, for constructing the improve
ment ordered by an ordinance entitled
as follows:
"An ordinance for the improve
ment of Twenty-second street in the
city of Rock Island, state of Illinois,
from the north line of Third avenue
to the north line of Tenth avenue"
And for furnishing al the materials
and doing the work according to the
plans and specifications on file at the
city clerks office. Blank bids win be
furnished on application.
Each bid must be accompanied by a
certified check in the sum of five hun
dred $500 00) dollars on some Rock
Island bank, payable to the order of
the mayor of said city, which shall
become forfeited to said city in case
the bidder shall fail to enter into con-
tract within ten O0) days after the
awarding of said contract. with APP
proved sureties to execute the work
for the price mentioned in his bid and
according to the plans and specifica-
tions in the event that the contract
are required to furnish samples of the
brick with which work is TO be done.
Brick used in the work must cor
respond with the samples in quality
and style.
Rock Island, Ill, June 27, 1899.
II. g. SCHAFFER, City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-07-05
BOXING SHOW IS PUT OFF
Manager Leonard Postpones PugiIIstic
Event Until Tomorrow Night.

Manager Leonard PostpOnes PugiIIstic
Event Until Tomorrow Night.
A boxing carnival planned by Jack
Leonard Monday night. at Saepgerfest
hall. Davenport. was to have brought
together 'Scaldy" Bill Quinn, of
Pittsburg. and Bob Long, local color
ed boxer. for 10 rounds. and Harry
Harris and Sig Hart, of Chicago, for
ID rounds. The affair.was postponed,
partly because of the rainy weather
and partly because the arsenal en-
ployes had not been paid off. There
was also a possibility of interference
upon the part of the authorities.
The county attorney and sheriff
were sought out during the day by
prominent citizens, who asked that
measures be taken to prevent the pull
ing off of the fight.
Manager Leonard said today that
the Quinn-Armstrp ing go was off, but
that Hart and Harris would positively
appear in 15-round contest Friday
night. He has also cut the admission
rates in two.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-07-05
TO BE DEPENDED ON.
Because 1t is the Experience of a Rock
Island Citizen and Can Readily
be Investigated.

A stranger lost in n large city would
place far more dependence on the di-
rections given him by local resident
than the guidance of another stranger
like myself. This il natural conse-
quence of experience; it's like n ship
in a strange poTt-a trusty pilot
familiar with the harbor is always
called upon to bring her safely to her
moorings. So it is with endorsement;
we doubt the sayings of people living
at distant points because we can't in
vestigate, but public expression of
local citizens can be depended on, for
It's an easy matter to prove it. Evi-
dence like the following is beyond
dispute: Mr.. Frank B,lllengcr. of 3031
Seventh avenue, conductor on the red
line of the street railway, saws
From fall until spring it was =
steady aching pain across nv back.
Being weak there, getting on and off
the car so often and the iarring and
jolting furth er aggravated the trouble.
There was too frequent action of the
kidney secreiions which was very an
noying through the day. l saw Doan' s
Kidney Pills advertised in the daily
papers and l obtained a box at Mar
shall IL Misher's drug store. found
them just as represented. They re-
lieved the pain in my back and regu-
lated the kidney difficulties. 1 had
several colds since, but they did not
affect my back as formerly"
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers. Price so cents. Mailed by
sole agents for the United States. Re-
member the name, Doan's, and take
no other.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-07-05
GOOD ROADS CONVENTION
Preparations for the Forthcoming Meet
ing I'm Rock Island.

President F. W. Bahnsen, of the
Rock Island Club, has received let
ter from w. II. Moore, of st. Louis,
president of the State and Interstate
Good Roads and improvements asso-
citation, which is to hold a convention
here in September under the auspices
of the Rock Island Club. Mr.. Moore
states that he has just returned from
Washington, where he secured the
services of Brig. g.-Gen. Roy Stone and
l.. G.. Barrison, of the Office of road
inquiry, both of whom will attend the
convention, as will Hon. James Will
son, secretary of agriculture, in all
likelihood. Mr.. Moore suggests the
organization at once of committees
and issuing of special literature, mat
ters that will be Immediately attended
to by President Bahnsen. Mr.. Moore
expects to visit Rock Island the pres
ent month so as to receive and offer
any suggestions necessary.
The Rock Island Club committee
having general charge of the arrange
ments for the good roads convention
here, has been changed so that it is
now composed of Carl Hellpenstell,
chairman; w. S. NcCombs, II. Ii.
Cleaveland, w. G. Maucker and Rich
ard Champion. The committee shas
already done some soliciting for
funds, but will soon renew its can
ass and should receive liberal en-
couragement from citizens.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-07-05
Licensed to Wed.
AT McCABES.

Plain white dinnerware for econom-
ical buyers.
Surprising how far little money
goes when you try.
Pie plates I5c a set
Tea pIa lSc set
Large breakfassplates 91l inches across, sic
o set
n sasures IL inches
Vegetable di hes. sc. :. &c and up
Bowls. choice three zes. Sc
Tea cups and ssucers, z5c a set.
Open stock dinnerware.
Choose your decoration. buy one
piece or hundred. and fill up your
dinner set as You like.
We have seventeen such decorated open
stock patterns; a leo piece dinner set can be
chosen among them Tor from q s75.
Dinner sets.
Here's the pleasure ard satisfaction
of having your. dinner table dressed
in one pattern, complete, all the pieces
you want, a clean start as you like II.
1t seems worth while. doesn't it?
You can choose here from . different
decorated co1plete dinner sets. at from s5-s7
TO $1,000
Ia s. MeCABE q co.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-07-05
FOURTH OF July ACCIDENTS.
Thomas Dooley Jumps From a Car and Is
Seriously Hurt-Hurt by Fireworks.

Thomas DOOley Jumps II rom a Car ana II
Seriously Hurt-Hurt by Fireworks.
Thomas Dooley, of Iowa City,
alighted from a Bridge line car back
ward yesterday on.Second avenue be-
tween Seventeenth and Eighteenth
streets. striking the pavement with
such force as to infiict serious bruises.
Dooley wanted to go to Moline. He
boarded the trailer of bridge car No.
1l2, in charge of Conductor .. Olson.
Dooley, in answer to inquiry, was
informed that he was on the wrong
car, and jumped off. He was taken to
St. Anthony's hospital DIR. j. DE
Silva, who attended him, is fearful of
the outcome of the accident, as symr-
tom have developed that indicate
a more serious condition than was
anticipated at his outset. The in
iuries are in the small of his back.
Joe Carnes, 16-year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs John Carnes, 1888 Seventh
avenue. while shooting of a cannon,
received shower of the powder in
the face and neck.
Hiram Leonard, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Orrin Leonard. of South Rock
Island, had his face perforated with
powder from tov cannon.
William Shoen, aged years. living
in South Rock Island, had his left
hand badly lacerated by the explosion
of a giant fire cracker.
Clarence Coyne, son of Mr.. and
Mrs Foster Coyne, $50 Eighth street,
got too close to toy cannon when it
Rock Island Argus., 1899-07-05
Try AIIen.s F,nt-Ease.

A powder to be shaken into the
shoes. At this season your feet feel
swollen, nervous and hot, and get
tired easily. If you have smarting
feet or tight shoes, try Aliens Foot
Ease. 1t cools the feet and makes
walking easy. Cures swollen and
sweating feet. blisters and callous
spots. Relieves corns and bunions of
all pain, and gives rest and comfort
Try it today. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores for 25 cents. Trial
packages free. Address, Allen S. Ohm
sted, lie Roy, n. Y.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-07-05
CONDITION OF THE CROPS
Corn Continues to Make Splendid Growth
During the Week.

corn continues TO MAKE Splendid GrOwt IN
During the Week.
The crop bulletin for Illinois SAYS
of the week ending July 8:
The temperature averages of the
past week ran nearly normal, a slight
deficiency being reported in the west
and northwest counties. Very little
rain fell, reports show only light scat
tered showers, except in the northern
counties;rain is generally needed for
corn. pastures, gardens. late potatoes,
broomcorn, millet and buckwheat
which are being sown. Corn con-
Times to make splendid growth and
is mostly laid by, although cultivation
continues in late fields; very early
fields are tasseling aud in the south
ears are shooting. Wheat harvest is
being finished in the central counties,
with poor to fair results, except that
the grain is usually of good quality:
threshing is general over the
southern district. There also oats har-
vest is becoming general. and begin
ming in central counties with good
yield. Clover is mostly housed and
timothy having is well begun. with
rather light crop, although many fields
show fine results; pastures generally
are beginning to need rain. Consider
able millet and buckwheat are still be-
ing sown. Broomcorn fields are re-
ported doing well. Early potatoes
are being marketed and fine crop
is general; gardens continue fair. The
raspberry crop is nearly marketed;
blackberries will be light crop; early
apples are being marketed, late ones
are dropping somewhat, but fair crop
will still be matured.''
Rock Island Argus., 1899-07-05
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No Right to UEllness.

The woman who is lovely in face
form and temper will always have
friends, but one who would be at
tractive must keep her health. If she
is weak, sickly aud all run down, she
will be nervous and irritable. If she
has constipation or kidney trouble,
her impure blood will cause pimples,
blotches, skin eruptions and wretch
ed complexion. Electric Bitters is the
best medicine in the world to regulate
stomach, liver and kidneys and to
purify the blood. 1t gives strong
nerves, bright eyes. smooth, velvet
skin; rich complexion. 1t will make
a good-looking, Charming woman of a
rundown invalid. Only 80 cents at
Hartz & Ullemever's drug store.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-07-05
spent q Good Farm Doctorine.

A. n. Noell, of Asherville,
Kansas, says he spent good farm
doctoring himself for chronic diar-
rhoea, but got no relief and was afraid
that he must die He chanced to get
hold of a bottle of ofChamberlain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy and
was permanently cured by it. For
sale by ali druggists
Rock Island Argus., 1899-07-05

was discharged. His face was badly
burned by the powder
Henry Brown, of the east end oi
the city, has his right hand in BAN
dage as the result of an accident while
shooting fireworks.
In South Heights.
South Heights, July 5.-Fully 200
people gathered on the beautiful pic
mic grounds of the Home club. Tues
day afternoon and evening, to enjoy
the outing which had been planned by
she Social club. A committee from
that club, composed of Messrs. An
thony Pardon, Harry Dack and Au-
drew Weinberger and Misses Maude
Irwin, Clara Redeker. Ella Graham
and Nellie McCarty, had charge of the
picnic, and to them great credit is
due, as they had planned so wisely
and so well, that the affair will long
be remembered as one of the
most pleasant social events of South
Heights. An excellent supper was
served after which ice cream
and lemonade were also partaken of.
In the afternoon the children ran
races. Those fortunate enough to be
winners and receive prizes were Lulu
Richmond, who received 4 cup and
saucer; George Montgomery, a nice
fishing rod; Edith Willms, a pretty
vase, and James Montgomery, bat.
Some of the member of Bleuer's or
chestra furnished the music, and in
the evening those who enjoyed dane
ing ''tripped the light fantastic" for
several hours. Beautiful fireworks
finally closed the day, fitting finale
to very pleasant Fourth of July.
JosIin Picnic.
Joslin, July 5.-The rain Tuesday
morning prevented a great many from
the picnic at the Joslin fair
grounds. In the afternoon quite
number were present. Music was
furnished by the Zuma people, as
sisted by gentleman from Moline.
A game of ball was played between
Port Byron and Coe which resulted
in victory for Coe. j. H. Leasure,
of Joslin, acted as umpire. Following
are the names of those who took part
in the game: Coe, d. Allen, F.
Crompton, H. Shreves, F. Joslyn,
Biehlmeyer, j. Donahoo, f. Tinsman,
G. Fleming, G.. Hart; Port Byron,
Reece. Morgan, Gambler, Jud Vain
wright, Block, r. Wainwright, Doose,
Dunbar, Zeigler. Only five innings
were played, the score being to ).
Rock Island Argus., 1899-07-05

W. NJ. Gallagher, of Bryan, Pa,
says: For 40 years 1 have tried var
ious cough medicines. One Minute
Cough Cure is the best of ALL" 1t
relieves instantly and cures all throat
and lung troubles, coughs. colds,
Group. whooping cough, Ia grippe
and pneumonia. For sale by t.
II. Thomas, A. j. Reiss and NJ. F.
Bahnsen, druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-07-05
Would Have Cost Him His Life

have been using Foley's Kidney
Cure and take great pleasure in stat
ing it gave me great permanent cure
of kidney disease which certainly
would have cost me my life. Irecom-
mend it to any one afflicted with kid
ney trouble. Oscar Bowman, Le-
banon. XIV.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-07-05
Gave Up All Hone,

Louis Prickett, 500 Bryan avenue,
Danville, ILL.,, writes: / had suffered
several years with asthma, and after
trying great many remedies 1 had
given up all hope. 1 was advised to
try Foley's Honey and Tar. 1t inn
mediately stops the coughing spells
and | get my breath more freely. II
is the only medicine that ever gave
me relief.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-07-05

Are grand, but skin eruptions rob
life of joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve
cures them; also old running and
fever sores, ulcers, boils, felons,
corns, warts, cuts, bruises, burns,
sealds, chapped hands, chilblains.
Best pile cure on earth. Drives out
pains and aches. Only % cents
a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by
Hartz & Ullemeyer, druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-07-05

That most serious diseases originate
in disorder of the kidneys. No hope
of good health while the kidneys are
wrong. Foley's Kidney cure is guar
anteed to make the kidneys right.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-07-05
DeWitt's Little Early Risers act a,

lev III Ailt4e larry hlSeES act as
fauitless pills should, cleansing and
reviving the system instead of weak
ening it. They are mild and sure.
small and pleasant 10 take and
entirely free from Objectionable drugs.
They assist rather than compel. For
sale by L. II. Thomas, A j. Reiss and
III. T. Bahnsen, druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-07-05
8 Per CentMoney
to Loan.

Properties released from banks and
building associations and loans granted
for period of 3. ; or years. or II pref
cradle loan can be redeemed by yearly
or half yearly fnstallmenLs of principal
and interest. In the latter case, inter
est to be computed and charged on
balance actually owing at end of
each year Money TO help you buy a
home. build a home, pay OF q mortgage,
pay back interest," or taxes. lift liens,
stop foreclosures. or eject necessary
improvements. Money to loan on
life insurance policies legacies. lnher-
it1nees, undivided interests In estates.
real es; ate IA probate, Ieaseholds and
arnuities- Money to finance mcritori-
Gus inventions, or to pl see patents on
the E5gliSh and American markets. If
requiring money on any class Of Sc
curity, write to or call on
r. RUxToS,
1875 La Sale ST.,
Chicago, Ill.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-07-05

Park and Manhattan Beach-Immense
Turnout of PeopIe-Street Car Company
Has Its Hands as Well as Cars Full
Several Accidents. But No Fatalities.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-08
SUIT ron.
Death Of Harris Anger.

Harris Anger " no has been IN very
poor health TOR year or Two past ulen
verv suddenly Sunday morning, at ms
daughters, Mrs. F N. Abbott, where he
made his home. He has had heart
trouble OF late. Mr.. Anger buried his
wife three years ago next June. He has
always lived in town. and was known
by nearly all in this and adjoining towns.
The funeral service was held Tuesday
afternoon at his la e home.
The resignation oi Rev ]. w. Burein
as pastor OF he church here, was pre-
scented o the church at Us monthly con
renee last Thursday. Mr.. Burg'n asks
to have it take eff, CT with the last Sun
day in March az his third wear will close
then. The church IN business conference
voted to lay the r' quest upon the table
until the next monthly conference, March
81. Mr.. Burgn's health is very poor
and he thinks he is not able to do the
work Tor the parish.
Rev J. w. Burgin's son, George, and
his wife. from East Fairfield, have been
at their parents visiting the past week.
Arthur Kincade was called 10 htlsea.
Mass last Wednesday, on account OF
the death OF his brother Willie Kincade.
who is also brother To Mrs. DR. Colby.
Willie lived here and attended the school
at the village several terms.
Miss Vira Ball who has been at s..
Johnsbury, has returned home to help
care Tor her mother, Mrs. SiIa> Ball, who
has been sick with the grip; also her
sister and husband, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Gordon.
II. r. Willard is al home from Hanover
where he is attending college, Tor lew
days.
George Fl. Wheeler has gone to Massa
chusetts where he has secured work in a
shoe factory.
John Hattham and Florence Mitchell
o. orr village, were married at Sh' field
last Tur sday, bv Rev. Mr. Gorse. They
lett on the train Wednesday morning for
Plymouth.
William G. Bartlett and Sam Allen
Bartlett from South Danvlle were at H..
A B'ake's last week, and bought OF Vim.
B Palmer, what is known as the
Charles P. Hatch place near Harvcy's
Hollow. Possession given at once.