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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14
quest granted, ON motion of Aid.

quest granted, ON motion of Aid.
Fender.
The clerk read petition from Mar
tin Weinberger asking that the action
of the council Aug. g, in leasing a
portion of First avenue to him be re-
scinded. Petition grated on motion
of Aid. Maucker.
The clerk read a proposal from the
Tri-City Construction company. for
merly Edwards & Walsh Construction
company. to do the work and furnish
material for the Improvement of For
ty-fourth street at the following
prices: Excavation, Is cents per
cubic yard; macadan and Joliet
gravel, 81 cents per square yard ;
brick gutter, $1.45 per square yard :;
curbing, AS cents per lineal foot;
catch basins, $40 each; 8-inch sewer,
80 cents per lineal foot; 6-inch sewer,
20 cents per lineal foot; lamp holes,
81 each.
Aid. Gall moved that the proposal
be referred to the street and alley
committee Carried.
Aid. Maucker moved that the i'm
provement on the levee as far as COM
pleted be accepted. Carried unani-
mOusly-
Aid. Maucker moved that the mayor
and clerk be authorized to settle with
the contractors for the improvement
of the levee. Carried unanimously.
Aid. Bleuer moved that it be the
sense of this meeting that the council
meet at the electric tower at O'Clock
Monday evening. Carried.
Aid. Gall called attention to a re-
ported discrepancy in the measure
ment of the gravel in the city reser-
voir at the pit and when in place in
the basins of the reservoir.
Aid. Fender moved that the matter
be referred to the mayor and water
works committee for investigation.
Carried.
Adjourned on motion of Aid. John
son. A. ID. HUEsING,
City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
OfficiaI Proceedings of Yesterdays Adj
iourned Council Meeting.

IOurneu COUNCIL heetinBs
City Council Rooms, Rock Island,
Jan. 10, 1S99.-The council met in
adjourned regular session, Mayor
Medill presiding, and all the aldermen
present except Lawhead. The min
utes of the last regular meeting were
read and approved.
The clerk read the engineers esti-
mate of the work on the levee i'm
prOvement as follows:
Flick & johnson Construction Com
panv-Ij, O9O cubic Yards of filling at
20 cents, $6.O36; extras, $70.O1: a
total of So. 1O6.01.
Edwards & Walsh Construction
Company-759 lineal feet of stone
curbing at IS cents, S341.55; ., 664
square yards of brick paving at 81. 40,
50. 729. 90; 9,713 square yards of Tel
ford macadam at 65 cents. SO, 313. 10;
JS7 cubic yards of ripraP wall at
Sl.I5, $1,S2j.O5; plank curbing,
1851; extending sewer pipe. 50. 70;
extra macadam filling at ferry land
ing. 1920; total. S12, 246.7l; grand
total of $1S. 352.72.
On motion of Aid. Winter the coun-
Gil took a recess to inspect the levee
Improvement.
On reassem bling the clerk read the
reports of the city officers for the
month of Der, 1928, which were
received and ordered placed on file.
The clerk submitted detailed state
ment of receipts and expenditures on
account of the city reservoir, which on
motion of Aid. Winter was received
and placed on file.
Aid. Gall. from the committee on
claims, reported adversely on the claim
for damages of Mrs. Louise Haner. Re-
port adopted.
Aid. Fender, from the street and al
ley committee, reportedin favor CT al
lowing the balance due the Flick &
johnson Construction company on ac-
count of the Seventh avenue pave
ment, and moved its adoption. Car
ried unanimously.
The clerk read n communication
from Weinberger IL Hildebrandt, ask
ing permission to withdraw the petit
tion for lease of part of First ave-
nue. at the foot of Seventh street. Re-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14

Arnold's Bromo Celery cures head
aches; 10, 25 and SO cents. Reiss'
drug store
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14
Something to Know.

1t may be worth something to Know
that the very best remedy for restor-
ing the tired out nervous system to a
healthy vigor is Electric Bitters. This
medicine is purely vegetable, acts by
giving tone TO the nerve centers in
the stomach, gently stimulates the
liver and kidneys, and aids these or
gans in throwing off impurities in the
blood. Electric Bitters improves the
appetite, aids digestion, and is pro-
nounced by those who have tried it as
the very best blood purifier and nerve
tonic. Try it. Sold for 80 cents or
81 per bottle at Hartz & Ullemeyer's
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14

Coughing Injuries and inflames sore
lungs. One Minute Cough Cure
loosens the cold allays coughing and
heals quickly. The best cough cure
for children, perfectly harmless. For
sale by Il. III. Thomas, A. j. Reiss and
NJ. f. Bahnsen, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14

Scratch, scratch, scratch; unable to
attend to business during the day or
sleep during the night. Itching piles
horrible plague. Doan's Ointment
cures. Never fails. At any drug
store. so cents. For sale by Marshall
Il Fisher, druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14
Taxes Due.

The real estate and personal taxes
are now due and payable at the town
ship collectors office on the first floor
of the court house.
TIMOTHY O'NEILL, Collector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14

Ask your grocer for IT. & To
brand coffee. 1t costs 4 little more
than the ordinary brands, but if you
once taste it, you will drink no other
kind
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14

When doctors fail try Burdock
Blood Bitters. Cures dyspepsia, con-
stipation; invigorates the whole sys-
tenn. For sale by Marshall Il Fisher,
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-14

Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic. c. sc corsrination forever
toc &c III G. G. @ fail. DRUG fund moneG,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-26
Dates for railroad conven,,on..

The dates and places for railroad CON
Ventions which have been fixed for this
year are as follows:
June lS.-National Association OF I.oc,l
Va N"' WIN
June le.-American Railway Master Nc.
ehanics association at Old Point Com
fort Va. I'm
June l9.-Nstional Association of Car
service Managers at Niagara Falls. N. Y
june 2O.-Train Dispatchers Asaocla-
tlon oil America at Milwaukee. Wis
June 2O.--Internatlonal Associatio, n,
Gar Accountants at Saratoga ~ Y.
June 2sAssociation of American Rail.
way Accounting Officers at Montreal, can
July 19.--American Association Of Can
era Baggage Agents at Charleyolx. Mich.
August lo.-National convention Of rail.
ROAD commissioners at Denver. Colo.
septemher 12.-Roadmasters' Assocla.
tioh OF America at Detroit. Mich
october ll.-American Railway assocls-
tlon at New York City.
october T.--American Association ~
general Passenger and Ticket Agents st
Boston. Mass 'ee"'s at
october 17.-Association of RAILWAY c,
perlntendents OF Bridges and BUILDINGS NJ
Detroit. Mich. "'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-26
IRISH OBSERVED BIRTHDAY.
REVIEWED vICToRIA's REIGN AS
APPLICABLE TO THEIR RACE.
Resolutions Were Adopted Indorsing
throw British Dominion.

New York May 25-Rcpresentatlves of
more than sixty Irish sociaties and or
sanEtions in and near New York met
aii night in Fernandoes hall and cele-
''ated Queen Victorla's birthday.
All the counties of Ireland were repre-
khted By the delegates who numbered
aoaut 49, and included three women. One
these three led the Kissing at every
MENTION Of the queen and the English peo-
pc and their works until she was silenced
direct and personal appeal from
''i justice Waupope Lynn, who inter-
,up'ea bis own speech to suppress the
demonstration. There were no offensive
Illusions to the queen personally. nor was
=! NoFd spoken in praise of her.
NV most direct allusion to her was
-Aus Oy Rev Mr., McFadden of Donegal a
1e'' VINO is visiting here, who said he
- PROUD that he had served time in an
-s''a Prison He declared that the
,''v'y Of the queens reign is a. history
coercion and oppression of the Irish
plaaded. was much aP-
ssOs.ln E. Costello, another speaker,
r -a'Aea that it was peculiarly unfor-
r.s ss's y. mat a Numbering man of the irish
L fslsa n,r pus the people OF New York in
fhs n . pSolion before the world by maxi
ImenSa Ppear that the board of aldermen
In ci,,. 20 raise the British flag over
EbIrths., nan In honor of the queens
Els Sori. rather McFadden had said. that
Ia n,rl, y'eu II any lrishmen ought To sit
3doubt a wsa,t Mr.. Costello expressed his
n prn,a. Aetner the board of alderman was
III sS s,,! pace for any Irlshman.
Iars ii, auslon TO Alderman HARRINGTON
|yociis,onna nag resolution was received Win
ltef Ssn, applause and cheers and laugh
5rsddtn @ Jrstice Lynn Father Nc
30'Corm. anu ar. Costello, Justice James
Reson,ta ana John Devall made speeches.
ftsot, !. We're adopted saving every
he annroS overthrow British dominion will
{Aneris.S si, and supported; that as
Isay allia ALA e!tizens the Irish protest against
;Esropssn between this country and any
tihs so-o.p no archy, ana especially against
h. csalea Anglo Saxon alliance" that
4tsrnen 20 n,ion thalks the board of al
Etrgohs,oS New York and condemns and
lot ~ as crime against liberty the
b. On oFerturn the Transvaal republic
co5iss oy the-British government"
10 p,ssts me resolutions will he sent
H. r rsss Mckinley, to the president of
Dr. s,aasVaal republic and The Orange
uaN Colony. "e EN'riNanoer premier
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-26
A new MILEAGE SYSTEM
The Entire N'aveline Public viii Be
Benefited.
SOUTHWESTERN PASSENGER BUREAU AGREE
Is Explained by Resolution On uo
Acted Upon by This Bu-
reuu May 20.

The different travelling mems associa.
lions and the travelling public generally
have for some time been interesting them
selves in trying to get an interchangeahla
mileage credit system whereby the buying
OF mileage books might be dispensed with
and. at the same time, get the advantage
of the 21s cents per mile rate. The South
western passenger bureau has taken the
matter in hand. The plan which will
probably be effective in a short time IL
explained in the following resolution.
when Will be submitted to the members of
the Southwestern passenger bureau and a
vote taken Nav 20.
Resolved. That lines hereinafter men,
toned individually agree to adopt the in
terchangeable mileage credit system In the
territory embraced within the Southwest
ern Passenger bureau. the system to be
appiled TO all business to and from the
otate oil IeAas as well as between points
intermediate of lines parties hereto. limos
within the above described territory which
nave mileage within what Is known as
lransmississippl territory. up to and in
cIudlng Colorado common points Denver
10 FueOlo inclusive. may become party 10
TINS arrangement After action has heen
taken on this resolution an invitation shall
De extended to the lines IN Transmissis-
slppl territory to become parties to this
Arrangement Unanimous consent to this
resolution is not considered essential to
make same operative.
Tickets shall be sold at regular tariff
rates and, providing a person travels 2000
or more miles within twelve months from
the GATE OF purchase of his credential he
snail be refunded all over and above 9lb
cents per mile; rules governing the present
forms OF mileage books shall also apply to
the credential credit system In making
necessary deductions where the rate per
mile is more than cents The short line
distance table adopted by lines parties
thereto shall govern for continuous pas
sage tickets between competitive points.
mat the credential be charged for at
rate of 81 each, to be applied to the gem
eral expenses of the joint agency.
That C. NJ, Pratt be appointed as Joint
agent of the mileage bureau, which shall
be separate and distinct from any assoeia-
ton. with Headquarters in st. Louis Mo.
That the full details of ticketing and
other ARRANGEMENTS be left to a commit
tee of six, with C. NJ. Pratt, joint agera. as
chairman. said committee to be appointed
by him to complete plans In detail which
shall be submitted to interested lines on
or before June 10.
This Arrangement to be effective not
earlier than July /. 1899.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-26
Victoria Notes.

Victoria, Texas, May 25.-Colonel ]. c.
Andrews, travelling passenger agent for the
Southern Railway, was in Victoria yes
teFday distributing some Of the attractive
advertising matter recently issued by that
line, setting forth the beauties of the
health resorts OF North Carolina.
E. NJ. Winstead. travelling freight agent
for the St. Louis and San Francisco rail-
way, came in yesterday from Bseville ana
left for Cuero. He is looking after the
vegetable and melon shipments from this
section.
General Superintendent n, T. Forbes re-
turned yesterday from three weeks alb
sence on the annual tour of inspection
with other officials of the Sunset route
Assistant Superintendent OF Telegraphy
A. f. Roome of New orleans made a tour
of inspection @: the lines from Rosenberg
to Cuero and Port Lavacs yesterday, ac-
companied by Chief Dispatcher ]. E.
Buchanan OF Victoria.
o. c. Gatlin. travelling freight agent for
the Katy, was in Victoria several days
ago
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-26


Mr.. W. W. Anderson, immigration asen,
Tor the Vclasco Terminal, was a visitor n
Houston yesterday.
The Houston and Texas Central shop
employees will have their annual outing
and picnic at La Porto juno "a.
Colonel ". I. Hancock. commercial
agent for the Houston East and West
Texas, was In Galveston yesterday.
Mr.. J. T. Mahl engineer of maintenance
OF way OF the Sunset Central lands. ro.
turned Yesterday from ten days inspce-
ton trip.
Travelling Passenger Agent n. u. George
OF the Houston aud Texas Central left yes
lerday for trip TO the northern part OF
the State.
The Houston East and West Texas will
run an excursion from Shreveport. La, 10
Houston on June 10. account OF Emancipa-
ton celebration by the colored people
The woodmen OF the World picnic over
tho Galveston Houston and Henderson to
Dickinson Sunday. May IS Is being care
fully looked after by the passenger depart
ment people of that road.
Mr.. w. l.. Blshy, superintendent OF tele-
graph for the Houston ana Texas Central.
has returned from Atlanta, where ne hiss
been attending the annual meeting OF the
Railway Telegraph Superniendents' assoc
citation.
Roadmaster Brewer of the Santa Fe
was in the city yesterday on his new rub
Der tired bicycle road car This "a the
first car of this kind ever brought to
Texas. and 1t drew a large crowd OF spec
tators when Mr.. Brewer pulled UP at the
Congress street depot yesterday
For the cornerstone laying for the Con-
federate monument at San Antonio, June
3, the Southern Pacific has authorized the
sale of round trip tickets at the rate OF one
and one third fares Dates OF sale. June
9 and for trains arriving In San Antonio
Tune A
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-26

Bacchanaian revelry visscher appeared
~ this moment. and | introduced him 10
the quartetto OF solid citizens,
Another glass was brought, and W.
hlled to the brim once more. | proposed
the toast, Tho United States" They
drank Il, although Magofnn and owsloy
did not seem very enthusiastic about my
patriotic sentiment. l put up two fingers
Tor the eve OF the 'contraband," aud soon
the Hedsieck dose was repeated. w.t.
words, humor, laughter and cross firing
began In fine style as the wine was doing
its perfect work, and Prentice led the
conversation with keen satire and thrusts
all around tho board | could imagine my
self seated at 1.-THE club" with Dr. Sam
johnson, Garrick Beauclere Goldsmith
and company, rafting away the hours
in glorious jollity. The wine began to
work upon my poetic memories, and |
dashed into the arena like gladiator
from he gulchcs OF Gaul, first spouting
The Closing Year" as compliment to
Prentice, and must say that the poet and
his friends seemed delighted al my rendi-
tiCn OF his celebrated poem.
Prentice then began his badinage and
spurred me about presuming to think that
! was poet and finally defed me to write
something offhand and prove to his friends
that | was not a pretender. said: "All
right; what shall | write about" "oh,"
SAID Prentice, write about anything
write about us. wine, feastlng fun. or
philosophy" ! asked for paper and It
was furnished ! then turned around to a
side table, pulled my memories together,
thought OF Horace the Falernian wine
poet, and one OF his odes, where he speaks
of people Joining you when you laugh. but
declining TO cling to you when you weep.
Then, too, the suggestion of Prentice and
the surrounding scene had anchored in my
mind and inspired my lines.
Immediately pulled a pencil from my
pocket and wrote the following lines inside
Of fifteen minutes, while my companions
were dumping down wine with hilarious
moderation:
Laugh and the world laughs with you,
Weep and you weep alone, etc
threw these lines to Prentice. He read
them to the jewellers, and then exclaimed
Isl" speaking TO Miller. didn't | tell
you that fellow was fool? Now. | know
he's crazy"
Well, the world has had the benefit OF
my brain baby for thirty years, although
Exchange Anonymous" and other
literary robbers have claimed It. What
care II Mankind can make the most of
1t, More than a dozen other OF my verses
have gone the rounds OF the press under
the colors of some plagiarlst
The glorious Prentice has slept beneath
the sod for nearly a quarter OF century,
but the grand thoughts that he uttered in
life Will spread over the years like per-
fume from an unseen censor and thrill the
heart of mankind when the memory Of his
social and literary critics are washed into
the waters Of oblivion
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-26
SPECIAL RATES.
Round Trip Excursion Orders by the
Interna tlonnI and Grent Northern.

Round Trip Excursion Orders by the
international and Great Northern.
General Passenger and Ticket Agent
Price of the International and Great
Northern has issued orders for reduce |
rates for the following special occasions:
For meeting OF German Veterans asso-
citation, at San Antonio, May 2S, round trip
tickets will DE sold as follows. Mcneil.
So; Austin, 50, Manchaca, $3.50; Puda,
$3.50; Kyle, $685. san Marcos. SO. Hunter
Sl7O; Goodwin, $3.50; New BraunGsls,
$l,30; Davenport, $1.75; Medina, 80 cents
Strumberg, Is cents; Lyle 80 cents. De-
vine, $1.30; Moore, S1.7O; Pearsall, 81, 10.
Dilley, $3.50; Millett, SO; Cotulla, IS; Two
hig. ST. Derby $3.50. From all other sta
tons one fare for the round trip. Dates
of sale, May % and for trains arriving SaG
Antonio morning of May 2S. Final limit,
May 80, 1899.
For commencement exercises Agricul-
tural college, College Station, June II to
13, tickets for round trip will be sold at
one and one-third fares Sale, June 10
and II; final limit for return, June IA,
For reunion of Terry Texas Rangers,
Victoria. Texas, June to s. tickets for
round trip will be sold at one and one
third fares on the certificate plan.
For Sam Houston normal school, at
Huntsville, rate of SO for round trip
from Houston: sale of tickets, May %
and 81; return limit, May 81.
For Christian Missionary convention, al
Fort Worth. June TO s, rate of ore
fare for round trip; sale of tickets, June
8 and g. return limit, June 9.
For annual convention American Medi-
cal association, which meets at Columbus
Ohio, June to 8, rate of one and one
third fares for round trip on certhea'e
Dlan
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-26
FELTON, to the Front.
st. Louis Globe. Demonra,

OF LOUIS Globe Democrat.
although not officially announced II
seems to be well understood in railroad
circles that Mr.. S. NJ. FELTON,. receiver Of
the Queen and Crescent, will be placed at
the helm of the Chicago and Alton presI-
aent Hartman will be in Chicago today
to meet Mr.. FELTON, VINO has lust COMPLETED
a tour OF inspection of the Kansas CITY.
Plttsburg and Gulf line. with Receiver s
w Fordyce Soon after Mr. Hartman
election TO the presidency cs the Alton. It
is said, he became convinced that he could
not give tho time that his position de-
manded to the management Of the road.
and he selected Mr. FELTON, One of Mr.,
Feltou's first recommendations is the an
pointment of Charles H. Davis as auditor
OF the Alton. MIR. Davis held a similar
position on the Queen and Crescent under
Receiver FELTON,. 1t is the general opinion
that Mr. FELTON, will bring to the Alton
other officers who have bsen with him on
the Queen and Crescent. It ia alsosstated
that Mr.. FELTON, will have supervision ~
the Union Pacific system, both companies
being under the control OF the banking
firm of e. H. Hartman G. Co.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-26
.IllIIll ".

Primary. Secondary or Tertiary syphih.
permanently cured 10 Is to IS days. You eau
pe treated at homo for the same price under
same guaranty. II you prefer to como acre
VIC VIII contract TO pay railroad fare and hotel
eills' sad no charge. u We fan to cure. II you
pave taken mercury. iodide potash and still
neNe sches and pains, Mueuous Patches IN
spots, ulcers on any part OF the body Hair
q, Eysorows falling out, It is this Syphlliuc
We solicit the most obstinate cases and chal.
isrso the world for case we can not cure
This disease has always bafaed tho sk,!l OF
tho most eminent physicians. $500, 900 capital
behind our unconditional guaranty. Absolute
proofs sent sealed on application. Address
COOK REMEDY CO..
xeT Masonic building. Chicago,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-26
Mulkey Meeting Closed.

Sherwood, Texas. May 22.-Rev. Abe
Mulkey closed his meeting last night and
after a much needed rest will proceed to
Startling City. He and his wife have during
their stay labored asslduously and without
doubt have accomplished great good the
accessions to the several churches aggre-
eating thlrty-fve souls. The collections
were liberal for place of this size and a
good proportion was by Mr.. Mulkey for
warded to the Orphans home at Waco.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-26
LYNCHIyG A FAILURE.
Mob LAW Has Not Lessencd the
Fri

Greensboro N. C.. May 25--Juliau s. Carr,
in his address before the colored agricultural
and mechanical college here, spoke at length
upon the subject of lynching Lynching as q
preventive Of rape had proved horrible fall
ure. and, while no death was too terrible for
the assailant Of an innocent woman. for tho
honor Of the South lynchings should be stamp
ed out and the law permitted to take It's
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-26
no,lar round Trim Rate.

The Galveston. Houston and Henderson
viii, make rate OF 81 from Houston 10
Galveston and return on account of joint
meeting OF the Masonic bodies OF these
cities tonight at Galveston. This rate
applies only for train No T. which leaves
Houston at 4:45 D. m. Tickets good to
return at a. m. tomorrow over the Gulf,
Colorado and Santa Fe-or at a. m. same
day over the Galveston. Houston and Hen
dersoI.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-26
NEW SCHEDULE.
rains on the II. o. ana NJ. p
y. Road VIII RIM.

Fll sa ~ thls date the followinr schod,,o
Is ~ sheet on the Houston oaEIawn
b AssnalI1.l Park railway from Houston
Lssssaa 1 ~ Park and return, 0 i'Ous'o"
IN conmesasston from corner San Jacinto
Il'siays. Tb see streets on Tuesdays, We'd
and s. "a @eursdays and Saturdays at 3,
. $40 7e s5a Park on same days at
Monday. ~ and 10 o'clock D. m.
ii'sis par,ia uu Fridays are reserved or
''ssig aosrS e lion Sundays at s a. m. and
|.silaus un,l ie,,eeafter, except 10 m, and
Ts the psr, " p, m. Returning, viii
Is,,ssi,sr sal az $3.50 a. IN. every hour
'a savs !, Nyspt that instead of Ii 80,
M suadsy ~ m Last train Will leave
&ese a 1lsht az II o'clock.
= nishts 'Af'iion Thursday and satur-