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The evening world., 1911-06-22
EXCAVATION AVAILABLE FOR
'6WIMMING Pool.

In the Dreamland Park site there still
remains the great excavation which
was used before tho fire as the dump
ing place for the chutes. This artificial
lake could be developed into q fine fresh
water swimming pool.
Eugene A. Philbin. President OF the
Parks and Fairgrounds Association, de-
MED to-day that his organization was
definitely committed TO the Rockaway
site. as has been stated. Some Of Mr..
Philbin's associates In that organization
are reported to AVE objected to the an
nouncement that the association had
decided for Rockaway These members
rave favored Coney Island from the
tart.
"It has been stated that va are to
fold . monster mass meeting in Cooper
Jnion." explained Mr.. Philbin. 'but
that ID not So" Jacob A. Riis has been
delegated by the association to select
a committee of one hundred prominent
city II probably the only seaport in
the world Of any consequence which
1has no real seaside park. Tho oppos
tunity 10 here now. and Il may not be
hare later on. The site once considered
for . park At Rockaway was worth
Ss.0oo.oo then; II 10 now valued at t5.0OO.-
900. and ! don't think that 10 . fictitious
value, either. The covyyettee Will have
the all ~ cur clerks M we have the
assurance Of sufacisnt money to carry
on the work."
RIis TALke OF CITY FERRIES
TO RockAWAY.
Mr.. Riis, concerning his Committee"
said:
q "The committee will probably bs able
to get to work in q week or two, but it's
work will depend somewhat on what
the Board OF Estimate does, am told
that Its committee Is investigating thu
city's rights In connection with the
Dreamiand property on .Coney Island.
OF course. the matter Of cost will enter
largely into the selection. II we can
gst,f site at ROckawa for less money.
and . cheap transportation fsctlitiss.
that should b. chosen. But eli this viii
ose - - vssss1 ~ y ~ ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-31
GARRETT P. SERVISS
ASTRONOMER AND AUTHOR

asking that the council grant permits
sion TO the board to convert a portion
OF Reservoir park into an athletic
field, and to fence same, lay out and
construct running track. football field,
baseball diamond. tennis courts, etc,
and remove certain trees, and outiiu-
ing plan for the regulation Of the
use of such poposed athletic field
and playground.
Commissioner Bear presented q re
port of the inventory of the water
works department and new utter plant
and of the public library
Commissioner RudEren offered Il
resolution that Mayor Schriyer be al
lowed SOS 90 for expense on trips 70
Peoria. Chicago ana Reynolds. Adopt
ed by unanimous vote.
Commissioner Hart moved that
when the council adjourn, il he TO
Sept. .. at ? O'Clock y. m. and that
the regular meeting falling on Labor
Day, Sept. he held at that time
Adopted by unanimous vote
The council adjourned on motion
or Commissioner Hart.
j NJ. LJ'NDBURG.
CITY Clerk.
! hereby certify that the foregoing
is a true and complete record OF the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-31


IOtal .S349.b %
Commissioner Rudgren offered a
resolution that James G. Warner be
allowed s4S for services for two
weeks, as inspector. Adopted by un-
animous vote.
Commits sioner Rudgren read letter
from Queen Insurance company to
Hayes & CleaveIand relaive to over
payment on insurance tax to the city
Commissioner Rudgren offered reso-
luton that Hayes & Cleaveland be al
lowed $3.43 refund on insurance tax.
Adopted by unanimous vote.
Commissioner Rudgren offered a res
oiution that John TindaH he allowed
S2517 and Squire Dean be allowed
S25.53 for oats purchased for fire de-
partment. Adopted by unanimous
vote
Commissioner Rudgren read com
munication from the parade commit
tee OF the Workmen's Industrial
Home of Davenport, inviting the mem
bers of the council to participte in
the Labor Day parade and exercises
to be held in Davenport by the labor
unions of the tri-cities. Commission
er Rudgren moved that the invitation
be accepted. Adopted by unanimous
vote
Commissioner Hart offered a reso-
luton that the chief OF the fire de-
partment be authorized TO purchase
three loads of oats on the market as
needed for the fire department. and
that the mayor and city clerk be al
thorized to issue warrants on the city
treasurer in payment therefor. Adopt
ed by unanimous vote.
Commissioner Hart submitted an
ordinance relating TO licenses. and
moved its immediate consideration. /
Carried by unanimous vote.
Commissioner Hart moved that the
ordinance be laid over TO the next
regular meeting. Carried by unani-
nous vote.
Commissioner Reynolds offered a
resolution that the Tri-City Railway .
company be required 10 comply with .
he terms Of its franchise and provide
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-31
Regular Meeting Aug. %. 1911.


City Council Room, Rock Island.
Ill Aug. %, 1911-The city council
met in regular session at 10 o'clock
a. m, Mayor Schriver presiding and
Commissioners Rudgren, Hart, Rey-
nolds and Bear present.
The clerk read the minutes of the
session of Aug. 81, which were APP
proved.
The clerk read a communication
from the Eighteenth Street Improve
ment association asking for permits
sion to construct a system of orna-
mental lights along Eighteenth street
between Second and Third avenues.
The mayor read a communication
from A H Sippel relative to grade
on T.wenty-eighth street between
Eighth-and-a-half and Ninth avenues.
Commissioner Hart moved that the
communication be referred to the
commissioner of streets and public
improvements. Carried by unanimous
vote
The mayor read a communication
from the Tri-City Railway company,
relative 10 the proposed extension of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-31

l5-minute service on the Watch Tow
er line, and that the city clerk Re
directed to forward a copy of the reso-
luton to the company. Adopted by
unanimous vote.
Commissioner Reynolds presented
the plat of Brien & Lamout's addition,
and offered a resolution that the plat
be accepted upon the filing of a bond
in the sum of 500 to bring the streets
and alleys to grade within Is months
Adopted by unanimous vote.
Commissioner Reynolds submitted
on ordinance granting to Oscar J..
Johnson and others the right to con
stTuct sewer and Waterman on Tween
ty-ninth street between Sixteenth and
Seventeenth avenues, by private con
tract, and moved its immediate con
sideration. Carried by unanimous
vote.
Commissioner Reynolds moved the
adoption of the ordinance as read
Adopted by unanimous vote
Commissioner Reynolds submitted
an ordinance granting to Ralph w
Lamont and others the right to con
stTuct sewer and Waterman on Tween
ty-tighth street between Sixteenth
and Seventeenth avenues, by private
contract, and moved its immediate
consideration. Carried by unanimous
vote.
Commissioner Reynolds moved
the adoption of the ordinance as read.
Adopted by unanimous vote.
Commissioner Reynolds offered
resolution that the petition OF the
Eighteenth Street Improvement asso-
citation for permission TO construct
system Of ornamental lights along
Eighteenth street between Second
and Third avenues be granted. Adopt
ed by unanimous vote
Commissioner Bear offered reso-
luton that the bid of the Lewis Roof
ing company for placing new roof ov-
er portion of the city hall building
for $3.50 and repairing and painting old
roof ever other portion Of the build
ing be accepted. and that the mayor
and city clerk be authorized 10 enter
into contract with the Lewis Roofing
company for said work. Adopted by
unanimous vote
Commissioner Bear moved the re-
consideration Of the resolution rela-
tive 10 accepting bid Of Lewis Roofing
for repairs on roof Of city
hall Carried BY unanimous vote.
Commissioner Bear offered a reso-
luton that the bid Of the Lewis Roof
Ing company for placing new roof ov.
er portion Of city hall building for
szss' and repairing and painting old
roof over other portion Of the build
hg be accepted Adopted By unani-
nous vote
commissioner Bear presented a pe-
ation from the board OF education
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-31
Proceedings of the City Council

the Long View street car line on
Twenty-fifth street between Ninth and
Thirteenth avenues and on Thirteenth
avenue between Twenty-fifth and
Thirtieth street.
The mayor read a report of Wal
lace Treichler, city engineer, on the
construction of new bridges over
Rock River by the Clinton Bridge &
Iron Works. Commissioner Reynolds
moved that the report be place on
file. Carried by unanimous vote.
Commissioner Rudgren moved the
adoption of the resolution introduced
Aug. 81, accepting the bid of A W.
Champion for filing cases, etc. for
city clerks office. and authorizing the
mayor and city clerk TO enter into
contract with Mr.. Champion for said
fixtures, for 1925. Adopted by unan-
imous vote
Commissioner Bear moved the
adoption of the resolution offered
Aug. p, accepting the bid of George
Evans for the construction of walks
around Denkmann square for II cents
a foot. and authorizing the mayor and
city clerk 10 enter into contract with
Mr.. Evans for the construction of
said walks. Adopted by unanimous
vote
Commissioner Reynolds moved that
the petition Of the D. r. l. & y. ".
Ry. Co. to raise drive around the depot
at the foot Of Seventeenth street be
laid over to the next regular meeting.
Adopted by unanimous vote
NJ. J. Murphy, J. +. Larkin. Andrew
Peterson and E. H. Stafford addressed
the council relative to the proposed
ordinance granting the c. r /. & P.
Ry. company the right to lay addi-
tional track across Forty-fifth and
Forty-sixth streets.
Commissioner Hart moved that the
ordinance be rejected. Car
ried, 4 TO l. Ayes-Rudgren. Hart.
Reynolds and Bear. Nays-Schriver
Commissioner Rudgren moved that
the council take a recess to 2 o'clock
this afternoon. Carried by unanimous
vote.
The council resumed formal ses-
SA A. ~ NAONh y. ILL., -NdsOE CCuTlh ct
presiding and Commissioners Rud- !
yren. Hart, Reynolds and Bear pres
ant
The mayor read a communication
rom the Rock Island Sand & Gravel
company, notifying the city that the
company has completed the improve
nents on the levee as provided for In
he ordinance granted In 1910 on its
'etition, and asking the councils for
nal approval Of the work and the
elease of the company's obligation on
be bond in the sum OF $2,50O flied
nth the city clerk The mayor also
resented q report Of the city engin-
eT that the improvements have been
ompleted according to the terms of
he ordinance.
Mayor SchTiver moved the adoption
Z the ordinance for the construction
Z concrete sidewalks on certain
treets and avenues, as amended
-dopted by unanimous vote.
Commiss iOneF RGdgTen moved the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-31

seem to land cleanly. Wells put two
Iefts to the nose and Brown coun-
tered on the stomach. Wells WaIlop-
ed Brown twice on the nose, but took
a left to wind in return. Wells duck
ed into a terrific left swing and
Brown followed his advantage with
a left to chest At the bell Brown
got q right 10 the ribs Brown was
bleeding at the nose. The round was
even.
HOLDS IN CLINCHES-
Round 4-Wells held in the clinch-
es. Wells gave Brown a terrible
right to the mouth, which caused
Browns mouth TO bleed : stream.
The Brftisher came back with an
other hard right 10 the jaw, but
Brown backed away from further
damage. Brown put a right hook to
the shoulder and then they spared
for time The American swung his
left to the wind and Wells hooked
right and left to the jaw, causing
Brown to reel. Brown. recuperated
quickly and the bell found them
fighting IN the center OF the ring 1t
was clearly Wells round.
Round 5-Wells got in a right up
percut. Brown ripped a right to ear.
Wells clearly outboxed Brown, jab-
bling him repeatedly in the face.
Brown kept trying for a haymaker,
but Wells danced out of danger.
Brown got a stif right and left to
Wells face Near the bell Wells put
a right TO ear. Wells had the round.
Round 6-Wells got right to jaw
and sidestepped the return. Brown
hooked a right TO the chin Wells
slipped to the floor In sidestepping.
Brown got in two heavy rights, but
Wells more than evened It with two
heavy swings to jaw. Brown got In
a terrible left 10 the ear. which stag
gered the Englishman. Brown had
a slight advantage on the round.
STARTS BLOOD AGAIN.
Round Brown got stiff left and
right TO the head, but the English
man started the blood again with
right to the mouth. Wells got in
several straight jabs without return.
Wells hooked a hard left to jaw and
received a right TO wind in return.
Round S-Brown got a left to face
and followed it with a left to wind.
Brown boz ed in repeatedly trying to
land a knockout. They worked to
clinches without much dam
age. Brown hooked a right TO the
jaw which drove the Britisher's head
back. Weiis put a hard left to eye.
Round 9--Brown rushed and there
were rapid exchanges. Brown hook
ed a hard left to wind and Wells
came back with a right to the eye
Brown hooked a hard left to stom-
ach. Wells opened the cut again on
Browns mouth accidentally with his
elbow Brown was at Wells like a
tiger and smashed a pretty right to
the wind. The round was even.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-31
OvER-CONTI NENT
BIRDMEN COMING
Aviators viii Pass Over Rock
Island on Trip From Coast
to Coast.
START FROM THE WEST
September 10 or Thereabouts Is Time
Set for Beginning of EpochaI
Flight.

Rock Island is on the route OF the
cifc coast 10 New York by several
ayiators who are 10 endeavor TO win
the $50. GOO prize offered by William
r. Hearst for a cross-continent fight.
Mayor Harry VI. Schriver received the
following telegram this morning bear
ing on the matter:
On or about Sept. 10 several avia-
tors viii start from the Pacific coast
70 fly 10 New York TO win the $50, 900
prize offered by ". r. Hearst They
expect 10 fly over your community. In
the interest Of science and history II
Is desirable that this epochal fight, the
greatest the world has ever seen, be
recorded officially by responsible au-
thorities. VIII you act on behalf of
this paper and certify TO the exact day
and hour the aviators pass over your
community? If you cannot act per-
sonally, will you kindly appoint a re-
sponsible person to act in your behalf?
All aviation interest in America will
be grateful TO you for this and any
other service you or the citizens of
your community render the aviators.
We earnestly request that you ask
your people to give the airmen every
possible aid Kindly wire reply as
soon as possible.
NEW YORK AMERICAN"
TO GIVE RECEPTION.
Mayor Schriver will send a night
lettergram TO the New York American
tonight stating that Rock Island will
be proud TO welcome the aviators. and
that all possible will be done
10 make their stop here nota-
BILE. He has communicated with
the Business Mems association and
with the Rock Island club and
asked them TO make plans for a prop
er reception TO the aviators. An at
tempt will be made 10 have them
make this city one of their stopping
places enroute as II would be a con-
venient place TO descend for gasoline
or other supplies
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-31
THE MAJESTIC.

Daily vaudeville performances at
2:3O and Sis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-31
FRECKLES
New Drug Tint Quickly Removes
These IiOmcly Spots.

There's no longer the slightes.
need Of feeling ashamed OF your
freckles, as new drug. Othine--
double strength has been discovered
that is positive cure for these
homely spots.
Simply get one ounce OF .othine--
double strength, from your druggist
and apply little Of IT. At night, and
in The morning you viii see that
even th" worst have begun TO dis
appear, while the light freckles have
vanished entirely. II Is seldom that
more than An ounce Is needed 10
completely clear the skin and gain
beautiful clear complexion.
BE sure 10 ask for the double
strength othine. as this is sold under
guarantee OF money back IL IL fails
to remove the freckles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-31
ENGLAND CHAMP
Furnishes BROWN

Continued from rage rhree.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-31

adoption of the resolution introduced
Aug 81, asking the State Bank of
Rock Island, Rock Island National,
Peoples National, Central Trust &
Savings bank, and Rock Island Saw
ings bank TO cash city warrants in
the sum Of not to exceed s25, 900, and
providing for the payment of such
sums as advanced, from the anticipat-
ed revenues of the city. Adopted by
unanimous vote.
Albert Huber. representing Henry
Wirig- Address the council rela-
tive TO strip of ground along his
property at Twelfth street and Sixth
avenue. to which he desires IN Oh
tain title. The matter was referred
to the commissioner of public prop
erty.
commissioner Reynolds moved that
the matter of alleged nuisance at the
junk yard conducted by Charles
Brady at 1917 Fourth avenue be laid
over to the next regular meeting. Car
ried by unanimous vote
Commissioner Rudgren read claims
against the several parks, aggregat-
ing $I,lOS, and offered a resolution
that the amounts be allowed and that
the mayor and clerk be authorized to
issue warrant for the amount to
Z. B. Mckown, secretary of the park
board Adopted by unanimous vote.
commissioner Rudgren offered
resolution that John G. Miller be al
lowed $25 and Ed Latin 50. on ac-
count of puchase of new team for fire
department. Adopted by unanimous
vote.
commissioner Rudgren submitted
an ordinance, which was Immediately
considered and adopted by unanimous
vote, allowing the labor payroll for
the week ending Aug. &c. as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-31
The Theatre
THE ILLINOIS.

Sept. 3-"The Aviator" matinee
and night.
Sept 6.-''The Goddess of Lib
erty.'
Sept 10.-FThe Girl / Love.
Sept 1.-THE Golden Girl"
Sept 17.-Henry Woodruff in
''The Prince of Tonight
Sept 23.-'The Travelling Sales
man"
Sept 24-'FThe Rosary"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-31

t111 NV4 II IN r re LIec-J
right to the ear and there was more
rough work. Wells walloped Brown
twice on the jaw. sending the Amer
lean back 70 the ropes. The English
man followed this with two fierce
lefts to face. Brown got a left to
wind and Wells countered with left
TO nose II was Wells round.
Round Brown bored in and they
roughed il to the center Of the ring.
Wells ducked wild left swing. but
missed counter TO the jaw. Brown
was wild in his attack and could not
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-31

proceeding Of the city council Of
Rock Island m, at a meeting held
Aug. IS, 1911. ROY A. SEARS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-31

9 oV anu . 10.
The management OF the Empire an
nounces that 200 people were turned
away at last nights performance ow-
ing to the inability of the box Office
to take care Of the line that was out
side the theatre The performance
was under way before it was possible
to accommodate the crowd. The rush
AT the Empire is the most remarkable
ever experienced by a playhouse in
this section Manager Dolly regrets
that so many were unable to attend
last night, and he urges that seats be
reserved in advance to avoid such
disappointments. Mr.. Dolly left last
night for Chicago to complete ar
rangements for his next weeks bill.
He promises several topliner acts.
The death at the age Of 63 Is an
nounced from Vienna OF Otto Franz
Leitenberger, author of a number OF
dramas that were repeatedly put on
the stage, and of several volumes of
charming stories for the young, among
them "Hansel am Veg" "Schwalben,"
and Aus der Fabelwelt." He was
journalist of note and one of the lead
ing members of the editorial staff of
Das Naterland.
New York, Aug. 31.-Wright Lori
mer, the actor and playwright, brought
suit here against William A. Brady,
the manager, demanding S14S,000 for
breach of contract. According to the
complaint filed today, Mr.. Lorimer and
his wife, Kittie I. Lowell, signed con-
tract with Mr. Brady on Sept. l, 1908,
for the production of The Shepherd
King for % weeks in each of two
years beginning Sept. IA, 1908.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-31
To Coal Dealers.

To Coal Dealers.
Bids will be received at the Rock
Island public library until o'clock p.
m. Saturday. Sept 2, 1911, for furnish
ing lump coal for the ensuing year.
c. J. LARKIN,
President of Board
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-31
THE EMPIRE.

Daily vaudeville performances al
2:3o and SIS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-03

AT ONCE, 2 FIRST CLASS cABl-
net workers, and one first-class sash
maker. Apply to c. f. Hoxie e. ca. Au-
gusta. ily21dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-03
AUTO DRIVING AND REPAIRING

taught in three weeks, Is men wanted at
once. Only public garage in Maine Civ
ing practical experience. Ours is the on
ly reliable way. Free auto book. Write
Portland Maine. jiy26d1mo'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-03
PROPOSALS FOR IMPROVEMENT
OF SEA STREET.

Sealed Proposals will he received at the
ofiice-of the city Clerk. by the Committee
on Highways. up to o'clock J.. NJ, Au-
gust L. 1911. for the Widening. Paving.
and general improvement of Sea street,
in the city of Rockland. Me.
Plans and Specifications may be seen at
tho Office of the City Clerk or CITY En-
einepr5 or comics will be mailed by the
CITY Clerk upon receipt Of five dollars,
such amount to be returned upon return
of the plan, etc Further information re
garding the work can be obtained upon
application to L. o. Norwood. City Engi-
nFer.
The COMMITTEES on Highways and the
Municipal Officers reserve the right TO re-
iact am and ali proposals, and to accept
that which may seem to them for the
beet interests Of the city. -,
EDWARD A. KNOWLToN' CITY clerk.
i'oeAiailo' July o. augtdtOt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-03

Sealed proposals will be received on or
before August 5th by the Board OF Edu-
cation for covering the roof and tower OF
the Smith Grammar School bullying with
first quality NJ. F. Tin. Work to be COM
pleted before Sept 10th. The Board OF
Education reserves the right to REJECT
any or all bids. Address all bids to
DIR. w. S. THOMPSON.
Chairman Board of Education
HusuS'a' ily2ldtoaugb
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-03
, ROOMS AND FLUSH CLOSET.

poultry house and large garden Sli 6
rooms and bath. furnace and electric
lights 522 Upstairs fiat of rooms and
flush closet Sl2 new modern houses to
be leased for l year SIS and $50 f. e.
Newbert. Agency. Augusta, Maine.
ilvt2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-03
WORKING FOREMAN ON FARM

near Portland, wife to make butter and
board help. Address p. o Box Az. Port
land, Me. jly26dlmo-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-03
SUMMER COTTAGES TO LET

FURNISHED COTTAGE AT EAST
Harpswell beautiful location. near oak
ledSe boat landing plenty of clans. good
boating and fishing. +. H. Phtnuey.
Tonsham, Ne. augldSls