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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-03
OBSTACLES FOUND
Difficulties in the Way of Build
ing the Big Storm
Drain.
PETITION MUST BE PRESENTED
Development of Southwestern Part
Of-City Involved in
Issue.


The storm drain proposed to ex-
tend from Twentieth street west
through the southwestern portion of
the city to the river is yet long way
from a reality, if the reports laid be-
fore the city council last evening fur
nish anything by which to Judge. The
matter was called up by Aid. Bloch
linger, who sought information in re-
gard to the matter. Since the city en-
gineer presented a plan for the drain
and was instructed, in con junction
with the city attorney, to investigate
and report what steps should be TAX
en- nothing had been heard of the
matter.
City Attorney Scott stated that
there is no plan, so far as he is able
to see, by which the drain can be put
in under present conditions unless the
owners of the property take the init
ative and present petition. Then il
might be done under special assess
ment or drainage district might be
formed and the cost be proportioned
among the pieces of property benefit
ted. This would require the concur
renee of the owners of one-third of
the property in the district and of
one-half of the total number of prop
erty holders. The fact that a vastly
greater portion of the property in
the district is unimproved and in the
hands of one or two parties renders
it all the more unlikely that a petit
ton such as is necessary could be Sc
cured.
Raises the Estimate.
City Engineer Treichler stated that
his original estimate of 100000 as the
cost of the drain would probably be
insufficient when all laterals were
| completed and it would probably run
over 100000.
The plan of running the storm drain
only through the district east Of
Twelfth street was discussed, but
both the city attorney and the engin
eer stated that while this would do
so far as the surface water is con-
cerned it would not be possible to dis
pose of sewage by that method, and
that is what the drain is particularly
needed for.
If there is no way found of over
coming the difficulties the city officers
| pointed out it will be most unfortun-
ate, for the southwestern part of the
city must now be looked to for room
for growth. especially of the manu-
featuring interests. and as a district
for the homes of the employees of the
factories. 1t is now practically out
of the question to make any further
connections from that district with
! the Fifth avenue sewer, and if an
other system of drainage is not soon
supplied the city will find its whole
development retarded thereby.
The movement to make the south
western district accessible was fur
thered last evening by the acceptance
of two deeds from II. +. Curtis and
the Weyerhaeuser syndicate for part
of the land needed to open up Eigh-
! teenth avenue west from Seventeenth
street to the river. The only part
] that the city has stil to gain posses
sion of is the quarter of a mile
through the Schreiner estate, and the
city attorney was directed to at once
begin condemnation for 30-foot
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-03

phone company to at once place in
service 80 police and fire instruments
for the city's free use called for in
the ordinance. This. led to eNplana
tions from the fire and police commit
being that the aldermen who were to
have located the instruments in the
various wards have not done so. Aid.
Eckhart advanced the suggestion that
as the city will be compelled shortly
to establish a modern fire alarm svs-
tenn, that the new telephones be plac-
ed so that they will be of the most
service to the police department, Sc
that the police for the present shall
communicate all alarms to the fire
department, as is done with the anti
quated system now i'm use, and avoid
ing the necessity Of any changes when
the fire alarm system is finally in
stalled.
City Clerk Schaffer was instructed.
in view of the nearncss of the com
pletion of the revision of the ordi-
nances. to advertise fer bids for the
printing and binding of 300 copies.
Specificat tons were adopted.
Mayor Knox stated that he had Civ
en- instructions for the making of
light repairs on the Milan road near
the south end, where they are very
badly needed. 4p8f y
The council adjourned till. next
Monday evening, when the remainder
of the revised ordinances will come
up i'm completion in committee of the
whole and will probably be reported
for final passage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-03
Read 1t ThrOuRh-'Twould Spoil This STORY
to Tell 1t In the Headlines.

TO use an 18th century phrase, this
is an 'o'er true tale" Having hap
pened in a small Virginia town in the
winter of 1902, it is story very
much of the present. Up to u short
time ago Mrs. John +. Harmon. of
Melfa Station, Va. had no personal
knowledge of the rare curative prop
critics of Chamberlain's Cough Rene
.dy. Last January" she says, my
baby took dreadful cold and at enc
time l feared she would have pneumo-
mia, but one of my neighbors told me
how this remedy had cured her little
boy, and l began giving ii to my baby
at once and it soon cured her. l
heartily thank the manufacturers of
Chamherlain's Cough Remedy for
placing so great a cure within my
reach. j cannot recommend it too
highly or say too much in its favor.
hope all who read this will try it
and be convinced, as l was" For sale
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-03
Prizes valued at s1sb.

The above schedule provides for u
series of 80 games, all told. The
prizes, which have not yet been pro-
portiOned, will foot up total of $165,
and it is probable that every team
will get in on the money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-03
FORM new LEAGUE
Tri- City 6owlers Reorganize at a
Meeting Held Last
Night.
0. R. STEPHENS Is PRESIDENT
Schedule Adopted, Each Town
Having Two
Teams.

y number of bowling enthusiasts
assembled at the ST. Julien alleys
here last evening and perfected the
organization of a new league to be
known as the Two-Eye Bowling
league Qowa-Illinois). in which Rock
Island, Davenport and Moline will
each be represented by two teams.
The officers elected were:
President-C. II. Stephens, Moline.
Vice President-,Iames T. Casey,
Davenport
secretary-F. Potter Smith, Rock
Island.
Treasurer-Julius {. Hasler, Daven-
port.
The captains. who will also consti-
tute the board of directors and who
will organize he various teams, are
rs follows:- Davenport first team. II.
s. Cochran; second team, j. JAY En-
dertOn; Moline first team, Abe Stauf-
fer; second team, Percy War;; Rock
Island first team, Peter Pfaff; second
team, Charles Bleuer.
Schedule of Games.
All the games will be rolled on
Thursdays, beginning March II, ac-
cording to the following schedule:
March 12-St. Julien No. 1 vs.. Mo-
line No. >, at Moline; Davenport No. =
vs.. st. Julien No. ,. at Rock Island;
Moline No. 1 VS. Davenport No. /, at
Davenport.
March 19-St. Julien No. vs.. Mo-
line No. /, at Moline; Moline No. = vs..
Davenport No. 1, at Davenport; Dav-
export No. . vs.. st. Julien No. ,, at
Rock Island.
March 26-Davenport No. > vs.. Mo-
line No. 1, at Moline; Moline No. , VS..
St. Julien No. >, at Rock Island: ST.
Julien No. l vs.. Davenport No. 1, at
Davenport.
April 30-St. Julien No. VS.. Daven-
port No. I. at Davenport; Davenport
No. . vs.. Moline No. =, at Moline; Mo-
line No. 1 vs.. ST. Julien No. 1, at Rock
Island.
April 9-Moline No. l VS.. Moline No.
p, at Moline; st. Julien No. VS.. ST.
Julien No. ., at Rock Island; Daven-
port No. 1 VS.. Davenport No. ,, at
Davenport
April Davenport No. VS. Moline
No. 1, at Moline; Moline No. VS.. ST.
Julien No. /. at Rock Island: ST. Ju-
liCL Nv. - ~" lCdNSHiloEl NO. =, dl DdN-
export.
April 23-St. Julien No. 1 vs.. Daven-
port No. ,. at Davenport; Moline No.
VS.. ST.. Julien No. ,, at Rock Island:
Davenport No. ] vs.. Moline No. =, at
Moline.
April 30-St. Julien No. . vs.. Moline
No. ?. at Moline; Davenport No. VS..
st. Julien No. /. at Rock Island; Mo-
line No. l vs.. Davenport No. ,, at Dav-
export.
May st Julien No. 1 VS.. Moline
No. !, at Moline; Davenport No. / vs..
st. Julien No. =, at Rock Island; Mo-
line No. vs.. Davenport No. 2. at Dav-
export.
| May 14-Moline No. l vs.. Moline No
2, at Moline; st. Julien No. / VS.. St.
Julien No. ,, at Rock Island; Daven-
port Mol vs.. Davenport No. ,, at Dav-
export.
Prizes Valued at &165.
The above schedule provides for a
series of so games. all told. The
prizes, which have not yet been pro
portiOned, will foot up total of $165
and it is probable that every team
| will get in on the money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-03
Asked to Fulfill Contract

Aid. McCaskrin had a resolution re-
questing the Union Electric Tele-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-03

A cold at this. time if neglected is
liable to cause pneumonia, which is
so often fatal, and even when the pa
tient has recovered the lungs are
weakened, making them peculiarly
susceptible to the development of
consumption. Foley's Honey and Tar
will stop the cough, heal and strength
en- the lungs and prevent pneumonia.
All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-03
TALES OF THEATRE

The Murray Comedy company open
ed a weeks engagement at the Illinois
last evening to an audience which
taxed the capacity of the house, the
opening bill being the comedy-drama,
True as Steel" Although the Muir
rays are old-time repertoire favorites
here. the company they are represent
ing this year is far above any carried
by them on any previous visit. One of
the novel features of the evenings
performance was the trained dog, cat
and monkey curcus presented by
Mons. Dubec, ii being one of the best
trained animal acts ever seen locally.
Tonight's bill is Natures Nobleman,'
with entire change of specialties be-
tween the acts of the piece. Satur-
day afternoons matinee bill will be
cinderella"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-03

Great spring tonic. Drives out all
impurities. Makes the blood rich.
Fills you with warm, tingling life. a
spring blessing is Rocky Mountain
Tea. 35 cents. L. III. Thomas phar-
macy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-03

One of the pronounced musical hits
of last season in this city was scored
by 'The Chaperons," an up-to-date,
original operate comedy by Freder-
ic Ranken and Isadore Witmark. The
piece made a successful tour of the
east and middle west and ended it's
season by long run at the New
York theatre last summer. This
tuneful entertainments, rendered by
Frank J.. Perley's company of come
dams and singers, will be seen at the
Illinois March II.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-03

The most interesting piece of writ
ing ever penned by man, according to
Carlyle, would be some mans account
of his own life, with its episodes,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-24
At The Antipodes

One of the predominating features
of the Australian woman's life is her
love for horses. No matter to what
class she belongs, not only can the
typical Australian girl ride and drive;
she can "round-up," harness or saddle,
groom and doctor her favorite horse.
Nowhere in the world can better Or
more fearless riders be found than
among the country-bred girls of
Australia Notwithstanding this fact,
| have been surprised to find it the
exception to meet a woman on horse
back in any of the capitals. When
such is the case "the woman is set
down as coming in from the country.
Possibly the expense of keeping horses
in the cities is prohibitive to many,
but | have been assured by women OF
ample means that much as they enjoy
riding UP country or on the station
the taste for il never appeals to them
in town Consequently there is 10
hOlttH ieoN III oo HN 'PiNAAN'iN'
parks and pleasure gardens are used
almost exclusively by pedestrians and
cyclists. Such an institution as the
famous London course would be voted
too slow by the Australian woman.
who prefers to take her team out for
a fortN-nfle spin in the open.
Racing constitutes the great nation
al sport here, as in England.
Every small township has its annual
show. in which equestrian displays
form a leading feature, and at which
not infrequentlN some fair cquestri-
enne will mount and show OFF her ia
yorite horses points as racer, or jump
pr.
In nenznrofessional meetings like
these ladies' often ride as jockeys but
the statement which has been made
To the effect that they ride in the res
ular races is untrue.
1t is only natural that in q climate
whcro sunshine is welluieh perpetual
sport should enter largely into the lfe
of the women. as w"l as that Of the
men.
Nothing can he more delightful than
life on a Well-situated station, where
an abundant supply of water can be
calculated upon, for everything de-
pends upon that There is abundant
opportunity for riding, driving and
shooting OF quiet description-fo
Australia produces no such thrilling
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-24

cred muslin at ten cents a yard. The
skirt touched all around and was laid
in narrow tucks from the waist to
the knees. Around the bottom of the
fare from the tucks was a deep hem
and seven narrow tucks. The little
bodice was rather low and round, but
could be supplemented by collar or
yoke to cover the bare neck.
1t was gathered around the top by
three large cords. making two Euffs of
hiring that reached to the point Of
the bust The bodice was pouehed at
the waist and fastened by a wide rib
bon dropping in front. The tops of the
sleeves were drawn in by three cords,
making the shirring come just in line
with the top Of the bodice. Tie escap-
ing fullness hung open and was cut
to be long on the inside and short at
the elbow on the outside of the arm.
The folds were most graceful, the edge
being trimmed with lace. Fastened in
side the sleeves from the lowest cord
OF the sllirring was a deep, full puff
that was gathered into pointed cuff
four inches deep. The little girl who
makes this dress at home for couple
of dollars may congratulate herself
that she had as a model the dress OF
an English beauty worn at one of the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-24

possibilities as tiger, Or even leopard.
hunts, the animals being all of small
and inoffansive kind hardly worth a
real sportsman attention, but still
yielding plenty of amusement to the
average person who is not looking or
hanEering tor big game.
Birds, With an occasional wallaDy or
possulr. constitute the chief hunting
material OF course no one would
think of shooting a rabbit in Australia.
where these animals are looked on
With as much aversion as rats. These
inoffensive little vermin are poisoned
by the blacks. as they have become
{, national pest. and the government
pays SC n!uch a thousand for their
Uela
Imported grouse are found in
few places in Australia. where they
ale preserved for purposes of sport,
and there are some English partridsea
preserved in Victoria
The average sportsman, however,
must be content With the killing of
wild animals, which otherwise would
become a pest. The kangaroo is al
most too harmless a creature to hunt
and the emur is becoming scarce-at
least in any of the more populous sec
tions
But birds there are Of almost infinite
variety III the woods. and day in
the bush will furnish good sport from
this standpoint alone Then, of course,
there is the camp in the eucalyptus fer
est and the billy tes, and "damper,
which make you feel like q genuine
sport even though neither bear nor
lion happens To have come TO your
bag At night NIGHT there is the sound
sleep uu,ter the calm Australian sky
-tAe onlH country where one can al
ways sleep .afoIy out in the open.
HELM MAXWELL HUNT
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-24
ANSWER 1T HONESTLY.
Are the Statements of Pine Bluff Citi-
zens Not More Reliable Than
Those of Utter Strangers.

This is vital question.
1t is f1aught with interest to Pine
E'uff.
1t permits Of only one answer
1t cannot be evaded or ignored.
A Pine Bluff citizen speaks here.
Speaks Of tue welfare Of Pine NlG
A citizens statement is reliable.
An utter strangers doubtful
home proof is the best proof
r. D. McGaushy, president ef the
NcGauehy Hardware Co. and Coroner
for Jefferson county, business adGtess
207 West Second avenue, residence
S0@ West SIXTH avenue. SAYS: I had
sy mptoms OF kidney trouble for some
little time, an dseein@ Doan's Kidney
Pills recommended So highly fer this
particular complaint, thouht would
test their merits. ! procured box at
the Tankersley Drug Co., POI
West Second avenue, and was not dis
appointed with the results, as l re-
ceived much benefit from the treat
ment. am pleased to endorse Doan's
Kidney Pills as remedy of merit and
one on which the public can rely"
For sale by all dealers; price so
cents a box. Foster Milburn Co., Buff
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-24
LADY SYBiL PRlM-
ROSES SIMPLE DRESS.

\ simple little dress worn by Lady
Sybil Primrose AT tho coming of age
of her brother. Lord Dalmcney, son OF
the earl of Rasohorry. might be cop
led by almost amy village maiden in
America
Lady Sybil is a nut-brown beauty
and wore pale crepe de chine, but the
style would be equally good in a flow
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-24

County Judge Mahoney, Of Union
county, has resigned and will apply for
the position of chancellor of the new
ly created district.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-24

falo, N. Y, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan s. and
take no other. 9
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-12
PROFESSIONAL CARD8<

Dr. A. c. w1Lso
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Office in Drug Store Building.
Forsyth, Montana.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-12
SIR HERBERT'S DIZZINESS.
How the Late British Ambassador
Once Proved 1t to Roosevelt


Once Proved 1t to Roosevelt.
When the late British ambassador to
the United States, Hon. Michael Henry
Herbert, was secretary of the British
legation in Washington several years
ago President Roosevelt was on the
civil service commission, says the Sat
urday Evening Post They were great
friends. Having common tastes in out
door sports. they frequently spent their
afternoons together. 1t is said that
when the British government asked if
Hcrberts appointment would be salts
factory the president gave shout Of
delight before hurrying to dictate a
favorable reply.
President Roosevelt has had proof of
the late ambassadors dizziness in di-
plomacy. Returning across country
one day from a baseball game. where
they had been shouting for the Wash
ington team, Mr.. Roosevelt called at
tention to clamorinG tlocks of English
sparrows.
"'They are the enemies and tyran-
meal masters of nearly everything
that tlieS-or ut least that used to dare
to fly -hcroabouts." remarked the out
spoken civil service commissioner. Il
don't want TO offend, Herbert. but tn,
truth is there was too much Angloma
MIA in the air when your sparrows
were let loose upon us. They are !;
calamity to- the country"
'Yhcy are virile and predatory
admit" replied the diplomat, but your
country" he added good naturcdly,
'nced have no fear so long rs you
maintain in Your national aviary the
one bird that all sparrows in our en-
pire could not alarm"
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-12
COURSE IN FICTION WRITING
Northwestern University to Teach
Composition of Novels.

Northwestern University to Teaci,
Composition of Novels.
An innovation in the English depart
ment has been introduced at North
western university at Evanston. H..
this year in the form of Il course in tic
ton writing. says the Chicago Tribune
Students taking the course will be
taught to write short stories and nov
els. The course will be given by J. =.
Odel.
1--WE do not expect to turn out n
crowd of novelists who will gain popu-
lar favor by their work." said Mr..
Odell. but we do expect to teach the
students how to plan and write stories
and hope that some good work will re-
suit.
1.-THE students will be required to
study the short story masterpieces and
frame their stories after the pattern Of
authors who have made themselves IA
nous in this line"
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-12
PORTO RICO'S PUBLIC LAND.
Nearly One Hundred Thousand Acres
to BE Thrown Open to Settlers.

Nearly One Hundred Thousand Acres
to Be Thrown Open to Settlers.
The recent proclamation of President
Roosevelt designating between 10000
and 100000 acres Of land in Porto Rico
to be set apart as public lands has led
to many inquiries. especially in the
United States, as to what these lands
are worth and how they may be OBJ
tanned by individuals. writes the San
Juan correspondent of the Philadel-
phia Press. They are worth from S. an
acre up, and when cultivated some Of
the tracts will doubtless increase in
worth twentyfold.
1t is not probable that they will be
Sold The legislative assembly. which
will meet in January next. will doubt
less arrange to lease them for long
terms and at a low price, the proceeds
under the insular law going to the
University Of Porto Rico. These leases
will be practically equivalent to the
best titles and will contain provisions
for the full indemnity of lessees who
have improved the property if ever it
becomes necessary for the insular gov
eminent to use the land. The lands
soon to be thrown open to the public
may be classified as follows:
First.-High woody lands. suitable
for trees. these lands being also pre-
ferred for coffee cultivation.
Second.-Low brushy lands. suitable
for fruits and the cultivation of minor
products and sometimes utilized for
planting sugar cane.
Third.-Level lands. fit for the plant
ing of sugar cane, cotton. rice and rich
pasturage.
Fourth.-Argil and clayish lands,
adapted for the manufacture Of bricks.
tiles and other articles of domestic use
There are also lands on which can
be produced as good tobacco as the
best obtained in the island of Cuba. Il
requires only wise and careful manip-
ulation from the moment of seeding to
the sorting. drying and curing process
es. AS a general rule. most of all lands
are proper for the cultivation of fruits.
especially oranges and lines
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-12
Odd Inscription on n Tombstone

Phineas q. Wright of Putnam. Conn.,,
whom every one calls Gard" Wright,
has had his tomb and marble bust
erected in the local cemetery in antic-
patton of his death, says the New York
Tribune. Beneath the bust is the in
scription:
Going. but can't tell whore"
Mr.. Wright Is one of the towns old
est and wealthiest citizens. He says:
I'm not satisfied with the bust. II
looks like Hottentot. I've blown in
$500 for the image. and it's the durnd-
est looking plug ] ever saw"
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-12

Killsem "a native of the Cannibal is
lands)-They are having a barbecue
down on the beach.
Eatsem-What's the entree. man or
woman?
Killsem-Neither. They've captured
ship laden with newspapers. and they
are devouring the news. - Princeton
Tiger.