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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-06
AIayor.
q eIk.

SCI. =. That so much of the revenue de-
rived from the a. nual water rat taxes by
the sal J city of Rock Island hall be neceS-
sary for the purpose of paying the interest on
said bonds as II becomes que. and the princi-
pal OF said bonds as they become due shall be
appropriated to the payment of the princIp i
and interest of said bonds ard to no other plr-
pose whatever.
Sec. That the said thirty thousand doll lars
e30,GO OU OF bonds when executed AS herein
before provided. shalt be 50 sod for the lowest
o5tai able price. but not At pric- less than
their par value. and the proceeds of the sale
of the sai1 bonds shalt be set aside and eX-
p nded in and for the construction and com
pletiOn Of the reservoirs and filtering plant of
the said city. ara shall he used for no other
pu-T Csc whatsoever.
Sec. 1. This ordinance shall take effect and
be in force from and after / s passage and
publication
Passed Oct. Is 1899
Approved WILLIAM MCCONoCHIE. Mayor.
Attest: II. G. oCHAFFER. Clerk.
Sealed p. opoSalS viii be received at the city
clerk 5 Office, Rock Island Ill. until Monday,
Nov. 90 1899. at o'cl eek p. N for The pur
chase of the above bands.
Rock Island, Ill, Nov. ]. 1899.
H. c. SCHAFFER, City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-06
The Drurgi.t.s work.

There is a druggist in one of the sub
urban districts who advertises:
The doctor prescribes; we execute"
Such advertising cannot fail TO ap-
peal to those who desire to be execut-
ed.-Boston Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-06
Significant signs.

1t has been insinuated that the Apple
ton-O 'Bryanne wedding is off. If you
want to know. go past the Appleton
house. The sound of a half dozen sew
ing machines can be heard there from
daybreak till late at night. When a
marriage is given up for good. the sew
ing machine is idle, except when patch
as must be put on the old mans I'M
Observation-Disclosures Globe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-06

"Help. help cried the man who was
being relieved of his valuables.
Calm yourself, my friend" said the
easy going footpad. Il can take care
Of this job without any assistance
Ohio State Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-06
LEGAL.
Executors Notice.
Estate of Daniel Guintv. deceased

Estate of Daniel Guinty. deceased
The undersigned. having been appointed
executor of the last will and tie stament of DAM /
Guinty. late of the county of Rock Island,
state OF Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice
that he will appear before the county court of
Rock Island county. at the county court room,
In the city of Rock Island. at the December
term on the first Monday in December next,
at which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and requested
to attend for the purpose of having the same
ad justcd All persons indebted to said estate
are requested TO make immediate payment to
the undersigned.
Dated this 18TH day of October. A. D. 1899.
T. b. REIDY. Executor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-06
AN ORDINANC

To provide for the issuing OF bonds of the
city of Rock Island in the sum of thirty thous-
nue. of the waterworks department OF the said
city.
Whereas. At q meeting OF the city council
OF said city. held on the 10th day OF October.
ed:
Whereas. For the purpose of completing
plant now being constructed BY the city of
K OK Island, f. is necessary 10 raise the sum of
thirty thousand dollars $4,000.
Therefore be it, Resolved bS the City coun-
ell that the bonds OF the city of Rock Island in
the sum OF thirty thousand dollars (s30.OO0) be
issued. payable out of the revenue OF the WA
erworks department bearing interest at the
rate of four "a per cent per annum, ana all
maturing within period Uf six (6) years; and
that the mayor and Waterw OrkS C Jmmittee be
instructed to pare aud submit to this coun-
ell an ordnance providing for the carrying into
BE il ordained by the city council OF The city
of Rock Islacd:
Sec That the city of Rock bland do issuse
the OF thirty thousand dollars (S:slOCO)
OF its negotiable DO ads. payable only from the
revenues of the wster FORKS department nf
the said city. The number OF the bonds TO be
Issued shall be thirty-siX (36J: twenty-four OF
said bonds shall be of the principal sum of one
Thousand dollars (Sl.IOOy each: four shall be pay
Der. A ID. 1904, and four eacn year thereafter
on the the first day of December until all are
paid: and twelve N2) OF said bonds shall be OF
the principal sum OF five nun ed dollars $500
each; two of which shall be pay BILE in one
year from the first dav of December. A ID.
1901; and two each year thereafter ON the first
day OfDecember until all are paid. Said bonds
shall draw interest at the rate of four a. per
e Mt per aUnum. payable annually. Both prin-
Clip i and interest shall be payable al the Office
of the city cler< of said city. SAID bonds shall
be signed by the mayor and city clerk and
sha have the corporate seal of said city at
tached thereto. and coupons hall be attached
to the said bonds reDresepting the interest to
be paid thereon. and said bonds shall be sub
stantially In the following form to-wit:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-06
United States OF America. State of Illinois,
Rock Island County.
Waterworks bonds of lhe civ cd Rock Isl nl

"atel"oIh NJ ooius VI inc CITY vi hocA Isl NJ
The city of Rock Island in its corporate ca
pa"ity acknow lodges itself to owe TO the bear
er her Of-dOllarS. payable from the reve-
nufS of the waterwOrks department OF the
said city. AZ Ihe office of the city clerk in the
said city of Rock Island. on the first day of
December. 1905 and also interes, there IN. at
the same place. at the rate of (. ur per cent "a
Per cent? per annum. ayable on the first day
of December. A. ID. 1905. aud annually there
after unit tDe principal sum sha be paid. on
presentation and delivery of the respective
interest coupons hereto Severelly attached
In witness whereof the said city of Rock Isl
and has caus. it's corporate seal 10 be affixed
to This bord and the same To he signed by its
mayor and clerk thiS-day Of
-Mayor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-06
Form of Coupon.
Mayor
Clerk.

4 he city OF Rock Isl md. illinois will pay he
bearer- dollars from revenues of the Wa
terworkS department on the first day of De
c-mber A. ID. --. at the office of the city
clerk in he said cItv of Rock Island being one
years int est thea due on its waterwCrkS
bond.
No. Dated ID.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-06

The battle OF Barnet vas enc or the
most decisive ever fought. 1t was IN
1471 and closed the age of baron rule
in England
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-06
Box of colored Crayons.
Chiid'S Drawing Book.

trace the pictures beneath, thus Attending
enjoyment, as well as instruction to the
hand and eye. These drawing books and
the box of crayons go very well together.
There are six different kinds, and each
drawing book requires 6 lion heads and a
2-cent stamp.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-06
THE TRAVELLERS, GUIDE.

CHICAGO. ROCK ISLAND & PACIFIC
Railway-Tickets can be purchased or
baggage checked at r s. P.Tw entierh street
depot. or C., R. l. & p. depot, corner Fifth ave-
nue. and Thirty-first street Frank II Plum
mer. agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-06
Stylish Belt.Buckle.

welcomed for "dressed-up" occasions by
the ladies who like to wear different
with any of them. Given for 20 Iior
heads and a 2-cent stamp.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-06

Passenger trains leave c.. r l. K +. moline
avenueD depot five (j) minutes earlier than
time given. Trains marked . daily, all other
trains DAN = except S-nday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-06

Mailed free for II lion heads cut from
Lion Coffee wrappers and 2-cent stamp.
An unusually fine picture, from the brush
of the noted German artist, Gabriel Max
1t is founded on ChamiSSo's poem, 1.-The
Lions Bride" The story is interesting,
and we send with each picture q hand
some folder, containing copy of the poem
and telling all about it. Size, 15X26 inches.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

ing that of the Trans-Mississippi Ex.
position. Manufactures building is
filled with a bewilderlng display, and
there is demand for more space than
al be found. In the way of live ex-
hibits-that is, machinery in operation
it is probable that this expositioS
will surpass, in extent and variety, all
previous efforts. Machinery Hall will
be filled with this exhibit. Silk weav-
ing from the beginning with. the raw
silk to the completion of the cloth;
the manufacture of hats, from the raw
material to the finished article; in
short, "a hundred different articles of
commerce being made IT the same
time, and under one roof. In the cleo
tricity building will be seen all that
is latest and most interesting in eiec-
trical apparatus and appliances; dyna-
mos, telephone exchanges. exhibitions
of lighting, heating and cooking. In
brief, cores of interesting and curious
things such as can only be found in a
display Of this kind, and which must
be seen to be appreciated -.
The colonial exhibit will consist Of
many interesting articles of commerce,
industry, and manufacture, from our
foreign possessions. Implements Of ag-
culture, arms, vehicles, native dress
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

mile race track which has been built
on the north tract and where races will
be run at night. This is to be one Of
the novel features of the exposition.
Enough to say that the experience
of last year has been utilized to the
full, that the dark places have been
touched as with the wand of a wiz
ard, and that Electrical Superintend-
ent Rustin has prepared a fairy scene
brilliant and gorgeous beyond ccmpar.
ison.
In the mater of exhibits the First
Greater America Colonial Exposition
has been most fortunate. When the
exposition was first talked of some
doubt was expressed as to the POSSIBLE
ity of securing a sufficient number Of
attractive exhibits to fill the immense
buildings, but that doubt has been OBJ
scured by the necessity of economizing
space in order that all who applied
might be accommodated. The United
States government building contains
a special exhibit. The vntire contents
of the famous Libby Prison War Mu-
scum are displayed. 1t is composed of
the relics of the wars of this nation,
and is of great historical Importance
and value. In one part of the building
will be shown an immense collection
of the relics and trophies of the late
wal with Spain; the campaign in Gu
ba and Porto Rico. Frol. the Philip
pine islands will come four car loads
of curious and interesting exhibits,
relics of Dewey's famous victory, tro-
phies of the war in and about Manila,
and interesting objects collected from
various parts of the islands. In addi-
ton to all this will be the regular gov
ornment exhibit of life-saving appara-
tus, ETC., and in a corner of the build
ing the fisheries exhibit will be shown.
The display in all the principal
buildings gives promise of far surpass-
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

arranged, and that has been vastly i'm
proved upon. The exposition is grand
md beautiful by day, but when derk-
ness spreads its sable wings then a
fairy city springs into existence, each
outline defined, each tower and min
aret clear cut and brilliant with my
rad flashing stars Of changing chin
mering lights. Last year 10000 cleo
trio lights were used in the illumina-
ton Of the court of honor; this sum-
mer 5,400 lights flash and CLEAN from
cornice and from arch, from balus-
trade to lofty spire, from pillared col
onnade to guided dome reared high in
air.
The splendid electrical fountain at
the western end of the lagoon lisa YER
liable rainbow Of changing lights, nov
clearest green, and then from sprays
and showers of crimson to all the col
ors of the rainbow mingled, shifting,
changing, a dream of f1eeting meauty.
Around the court, gardens Of tropical
plants bloom by day and blossom yet
more brilliant hues by night. Over
5000 lights clustered and colored to
represent the ull-bloom flowers, lights
the foliage and gives the effect of fairy
gardens the like of which has never
been equaled or approached. Conceal
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

commissioners, or who should do so
and has not. The dog keeps behind
the sportsmen until it is time to re-
turn, and then he is informed that the
days hunt is over and they are about
to return to the camp. Then Sam takes
the lead, and invariably brings the
party to camp by the most direct route.
1t matters not how far or in what d.
rection they are from the camp, the
party under Sans direction and lead
ership is sure to get safe back. He Is
never ratified or troubled with buck
fever. Haze has had many fabulous
offers for Sam, but he says he a
much rather lose his right hand than
to give up the animal.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

Some of the Great Features Of the First
Greater America Exposition.
fnE SUPERB ELECTRICAL DISPLAY
from July 1 to November 1 tho City of
Omaha Will Welcome Visitors to a
Magnificent Exhibition.

Since the institution of the first
primitive fair for the exchange of
wares among ancient tradesmen, it
has been grander and more interesting
than its immediate predecessors. The
Greater America Exposition will be no
exception to this rule. In the variety
and novelty of it's educational and
amusement features it will without
question surpass the exposition of 1898.
Its exhibits are not only more numer-
GUS, but o novel and instructive
than were those of q year age. The
amusement concessions, also more nu-
merous, present many novelties and
all are grander in design and proper
lions than those of any former EXPOSE
ton. The illuminations and pyrotech-
meal displays will be upon a scale of
magnificence heretofore not attempted,
and a line of special features and days
is contemplated of almost sensational
interest .
One Of the browning features Of
the exposition is the electrical illumi-
nation. The display of last year was
conceded to be the most effective rel
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
TELESCOPE VISION.

South African Natives Who Can Soc for
Many Miles.
1t has often been remarked that
civilized people tend to become
sighted, says a writer in an English
periodical. This is because In towns
and cities their vision is most con-
fined to short distances. Savage races.
on the other hand, are generally gifted
with remarkably keen sight, and few
tribes are more noteworthy in this re-
spect than the African bushmen, whose
eyes are veritable telescopes. This
power is no doubt a wise provision OF
nature, for bushmen are a small race,
and If they we're not able to see dan
ger a long way of they would be ex-
terminated by their various enemies,
whether savages of other tribes or wild
beasts. A traveller in South Africa
relates that while walking one day in
company with a friendly bushman the
savage suddenly stopped, and. gazing
across the plain, cried out there was a
lion ahead. The traveller gazed long
and earnestly in the direction indi-
Gated by the bushman, but could see
nothing. Nonsense" he said, there's
nothing there" And he went forward
again, with the bushman following at
his heels, trembling and unwilling, and
still asserting that he could see a lion.
Presently the native came to a dead
stop and refused to bulge another
inch, for this time, he declared, he
could see a lioness with a number Of
cubs, a fact which made the animal
more dangerous than ever. But the
European, who could see NO lioness.
much less its cubs, pushed ahead.
After walking a quarter of a mile,
however, he could dimly make out an
object moving across the horizon. Still
doubling that it could be the object
which the bushman said he had seen,
he continued to advance, and at last
was able to distinguish a ~lioness, with
her cubs around her, walking leisure
ly toward the woods.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
BosroN's MUNICIPAL MUSIC,

Its Recent Attempt Has Proved Success
full in Every Way.
Indoor concerts, though carried OF
by many European cities, have prob
ably never before been undertaken by
any American municipality. Two Sc
ries Of six each, however, were actually
given in Music hall during the last fall
and winter, under the charge of the
new music commission. Having been
successful in organizing a municipal
band of 81 pieces for summer music
in the parks. the commission proceed
ed in the fall to organize a municipal
orchestra of IS pieces for winter con-
certs. The programmes were rendered
on Sunday evenings, usually to full
houses, made up chiefly Of wage-earn-
ers, and were Of a high order. The
admission ranged from 10 to Is cents,
and practically met the expenses. It
is intended next fall to open another
series Of these concerts. Chamber
concerts, rendered by a string quartet
with the assistance of a soloist, and
costing from $50 to $50, are also given
by the commission on week day even
ings in the mor remote districts of
the city. These are free, the cost be-
ing borne by a private donation. No
money has been appropriated by the
city for any Of this winter music, but
it is quite reasonable to expect that
when its standing and the demand for
it has been more clearly defined it may
be put upon a permanent basis at pub
lie cost. A pipe organ, however, has
been recently purchased by the city,
to be used under the direction of the
commission for regular recitals by a
municipal organist, and other popular
projects are in mind.-Review of Re-
views.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
Helms Safe in Jail.

Fort Wayne, Ind, special: Las
midnight an armed guard arrived. from
Columbia City bringing Helms, the al.
legged criminal assailant who came SC
near being lynched at Auburn the pre-.
vious night. The man was sent al
once to the county Jail. The Officers
say that the mob at Garrett. where the
alleged assault was committed, has
scouts in this city keeping track OF the
prisoner. One Of the girls alleged "a
have been assaulted by him died be.
fore the mob was formed. The second
one 10 In q precarious condition ct Gar
rett.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
Had More Than one Reason,

Had More Than One Reason.
Anxious Mother-Why don't you
drive that bad boy away from your
playground? "
Good Little Boy-1t wouldn't be
right.
''Wouldn't it?'
"No, ma. You see that playground is
public property"
"Oh, so it is" :,
Eyes, ma; an it would be selfish an
dishonest to deprive any other boy Of
the right to go there"
$50 it would, my angel. I didn't
think of. that"
Eyes, ma; and, besides, he can lick
- me."-Pearson's Weekly.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
Would Rather Fight.

"Why did you resist when the mob
told you to shout 'Vive larmee'?" said
the friendly Partisan who could speak
English. IF you had humored them
they would have let you alone"
~ knew that" replied the American,
with a %blackened eye and a bruised
nose, but l wasn't going to give
away my pronunciation of French be-
fore all that crowd."-Chicago Tribune.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road Use.
Crude OIL.
The Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road
is now using crude oil on its tracks,
though not so extensively as lines
which do not use crushed stone for bal
last. There are many road crossings,
stations, etc., where dust flies after the
passage of fast trains, and these places
are being heavily coated with oil. So
far the results have been gratifying.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
PATENTS.
Isued Las Week to

List Of Patents Issued Last Week to
Northwestern Inventors.
Herman Hagberg, Brainerd, Mimi,
violin; Gustav o. Heen, Maynard,
Mimi, water motor; Marshall B. Lloyd,
Minneapolis, Mimi, oil can cover; An
drew a. Nilsson and ]. j. Ven, Elk
Point, S. D., three-row corr stalk cut
ter; Ernest Sorcnsen, Camden Place.
Mimi, perpetual calendar; William II.
summers, st. Paul, MIMI, coin, con-
trolled holding and locking device;
Andrew E. Veon. Brainerd, Mimi, BIZ
cycle fastener; Ellis j. Woolf, Mime
apolis, MIMI, air and gas engine.
torneys. 90 Pioneer Press Bldg, st. Paul
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
Danger IN the sultan,s Job.

Danger in thu sultan's Job.
OF the thirty-eight sultans who have
ruled the Ottoman empire since the
conquest Of Constantinople by the
Turks thirty-four have died violent
deaths.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
A Discouraged Outlook.

A Discouraged Outlook.
"Do you believe we ever shall have
universal peace?"
.I'm afraid not"
"Why? Don't you think the nations
can ever be got to agree to disarm"
"Oh, I don't know. 1t may be possi-
BILE to get them to do that, but men
and women will probably keep on get
ting married."-Chicago Times-Herald.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

ed lights throw into bold relief each
group and figure Of ~statuary upon the
buildings.
The blum tract has 5000 more lights
than last year and the horticultural
building stands out I'm blaze Of ra-
Sdiant beauty. One hundred and eigh-
ty-seven additional arc lights nave
been placed about the grounds, some
eighty Of these around the new half
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

The P~risoner's Retort.
81 see villainy in your face" said o
judge to a prisoner.
MAY it please your honor" said the
prisoner. that is a personal reflection"
-Metropolitan.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
His Personal Opinion.

"You r sympathies are with Dom
Pau?"
'They are" answered the Berlin cit
lzen. There's no use Of Great Brit
aims coming around and telling me
that q man who can drink a gallon Of
beer a day needs civilizing.'-Wash-
lngtOn Star.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

A man should stand we'll in public
life If he expects to get a seat in con-
gress.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

Are You Using Aliens Foot-Eases
1t is the only cure for Swollen,
Smarting, Burning, Sweating Feet,
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot-Ease, q powder to be shaken into
the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Adj
dress, Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
The Retort Courtssus.

Shell am afraid you only know the
worst side Of my husband. He-Per.
haps I did-until I met you. She
What am / to infer from that7 He
Now I know his better half.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

Satan never gets tired of jollying peo-
pie who imagine they are prize beau
ties.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

It is surprising what an amount of
nothing some people a accomplish.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

Two rooms ust alike must be ROOM
mates.