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THE AKGU8, SATURDAY, FEBlttfAitY 2, 1C95. Tiy it once and you will -like thousands of other housewives - use no other. Cr n lAUADSSW lll THEBESI.PUREST - GREAT CLEARING SALE -OF- Ladies, Misses, At Adams all this week This means our Ladies1 $5 00 Shoes for $4 00 This means our Ladies1 $1 00 Shoes for 3 20 This means onr Ladies1 13 50 Shoes for 2 80 This means onr Ladies1 $3 00 Shoes for 2 40 This means oar Ladies1 12 50 Shoes for 2 00 This means our Ladies1 12 00 Shoes for 1 60 Misses' and Children's in stock will be in soon, and we your cash and take them away. Bargains at ADAMS' See our Fall And Winter Suits. Our purpose in who buys clothing that is all mankind here about know that our suitings are in, and the finest ever displayed in the city. You are respectfully invited to call and see the latest in patterns and styles. Call and leave your order. J. B. ZiTTVTIVlJbiR Star Block, opposite Harper house. WTLLIAII EHIG The Fashionable Has the most replete line of new patterns in imported and domestic suitings in the city. 1707 SEC3 AVECUE. r. 50 Cloaks 50 75 TRIMMED HATS. We have about 50 Cloaks and 75 Trimmed Hats left, and in order to avoid packing them away we would sell them at most any price. Don't miss this opportunity. TOTE? JO 1LMM JUST RECEIVED a 45c and 75c Caps. Just M05ltON0MICAl tt Children's Shoes same proportion. Our spring must have the room. Bring advertising is to let everybody Merchant Tailor r I TLKZ? 114 W. 2nd St Davenport new line of 25c, 35c the thing for skating. TALK ABOUT TOWN. That "Pigs' Feet" Sociable the Subject of Much Comment. AI AUSPICIOUS EVEBT PIOMBED. Bet AIM for the Chhh Whtek To Of tea Dhtpeta Maa'a Bt lataatloae A Blow Oat tfeaOaa" Incident -Mow II. hi Barry That Ha KIckacL As announced in The Aegcs of Thursday, the "pigs1 feet11 sociable. which was to have been given at Reynolds1 hall by -Zee" McMahon, was indefinitely postponed, on ac count of an unavoidable circum stance. According to one of Simon's nearest friends, and one who was as sisting him in the arrangement of the affair, it was to have been a very select and swell event. The guests were to be gentlemen only, and about one hundred invitations had been sent out to tri-city friends. Our informant, who is authorized to speak for Mr. McMahon, states that the sociable will be held in the near future and that those holding invita tions will be duly notified. The host feels very sorry for his guests who were thus msappomtea and incon venienced, but promises that they will be doubly repaid for their trouble when the sociable is held. A caterer from Homestead. Iowa, had been engaged to serve the differ ent courses contained in the delicious menu. The hall was decorated with a profusion of flowers, potted plants were stationed in the different corn ers, and bunting bedecked the ceil ing. It was to have been an evening of rare enjoyment. The collation was to have been followed by a de lightful entertainment, carefully ar ranged and ot a classical and varied character. On the back of the invita tion is given the menu, prepared un der the personal supervision of Zee;11 Mann. Peanuts on the Hair Shell. Contomme with Oysters Invitibellc. Dog Fioti and Chips a la Davenport. Plr"s reel. Ka Orlrann Molaaae. Hot 1 filer. 'caL'o;itd Potatoes. Dry Beans Corn Juice and Beef. Chilled Corn Bread. Warm Pop. Frotted TurniDt. Cranberry Pauce. Yellowstone Sajwa Onion Padding ices iiaiecrrpi. Dried Apples. Cistern Water. Bald Lemons. Clabber. Baked Icicles. Tomatoe fiance. Sliced Cucumbers. Ice Cream. Mustard Pie. Toothpicks. Cigarettes. Those who were selected to serve on the program have kindly consented to respond and deliver their varions numbers. The program was made thusly: Piano solo from rrrarotaire (11 morements) James Sheehan A Doem ....."Recorections of Yellow stone" By all Vocal s o, 'Coming Through Oeorrla" Minon McMahon Declamation. The Day I Met Fitzsimmons' CauL. Thomas Fuller uiarinei ana esse arnra anei William Johnston and William Ivine Vocal selection Martin Cavanaush Tambourine solo John Pender Selection from Shakespeare's Romeo and J a liet Charles Pearson and Dan Home Poem. 'The Beaat'ful Snow" C K Jfyans Tenor solo. A Wandenns Minstrel. 1" Kd wucoz The closing number was to have been "The Living Picture" act by the brothers ureehy. who had secured seven engine headlights to cast the varied reflections. "Zee bad even gone so far with the details as to think of making application for the use of the two statues in Spencer square, Hebe and Flora, to intensify the effects of the Messrs. Greehv in their celebrated act. It is understood that Mr. McMa hon, who is a great admirer of Ward McAllister, had received a private dispatch apprising him of the serious illness of the distin guished society leader on the day hen the sociable was to have oc curred. Although "Zee11 made no in timation to this effect, his friends are of the belief that this is what caused the postponement. Blow Oat the ias. A repetition of that old, old story 'I ound dead in bed : blew out the gas was prevented in a leading hostel ry the other night. A newly married couple from Ualesburg were guests at the hotel. When prepared to re tire the manly representative stretcnea bis neck up to the jet and blew out the gas. Fortunately for the young people, a traveling man, who was in the adjoining ing room was yet awake and had a well trained pair of ears. He heard a couple of loud whiffs, as if some one was trying to extinguish a lamp a block away with his breath. Ine old story came to the traveling man's mind, and he concluded to investi gate. Summoning a bell boy. the two went to the room occupied by the newly married couple and rapped for admittance. I be room was already permeated with the deathly atmos phere, and when the commercial man touched a lighted match to the jet a flame as large as a bushel basket burst forth, to the terror of the voang lady, gave a piercing scream. After explaining how to proper Iy extinguish the gas. and appris ing the hombed groom of his dan per on s blunder, the traveling man withdrew. Thus was a double trag edy averted and the young con pie's honey-moon prolonged, bo recently bad the young people been married that the gentleman registered Mister and Miss . Galesburg." They Kicked Hlajk. A man residing on Third avenue, who boasts of his excellence in all things, got into an argument the other evening with his wife after re turning from the theatre, criticising those of the gentler sex for their in. abifity to perform the art of high kicking at it should be done. Of course, she sided with the women. He argued that the females were not at all graceful; that he could kick higher than any of them, and with mack more ease. To convince his wife of his kicking capacity a pin was placed in the wall four feet from the floor, as be is of a rather diminu tive statue. With a grunt he hoisted his right supporter, the left one re fusing to remain stationery, and down he came on his elbow, remov ing a portion of hide about the size of a dollar. He missed the pin about two feet. Then not a word was there spoken, and a reference to the wager since, has been the signal for a fam ily wrangle. RAILWAY RUMBLINGS. Rasnors a to the Fast Mail Other Gossip f tbeKoaefe. Rumors having been going the rounds for some time that the Rock Island is going to extend the run of its fast mail train to Council muffs, and possibly to Omaha. In connec tion with this addition to the run, it is said that the time will be so al tered as to bring the train in here an hour earlier. As far as The Argcs has been able to learn, the matter has been discussed among the offi cials, but as the C, B. A Q-, which carries the United States mails to these points, still retains the govern ment contract, there is no probabil ity of the Rock Island extending its fast mail train to Council Bluffs or Omaha, unless it can secure the car nage of Uncle Sam's buiness to those points. TBiMis nan var laiKeo w. The R. I. A P. is understood to be arranging for the perfection of its through service to bt. Louis by the addition of a mail car which will run through to St. Louis via Jacksonville. If this plan is carried into execu tion it will probably necessitate the two railway mail clerks now in the service running through to St. Lou is, while it will bring to Rock Island four additional mail clerks to reside whose homes are now in Peeria. The official announcement of such an ar rangement has not been given out, but it is believed to be under serious consideration. Hallway Notes. Engineers Thomas and John Greehy, of the C, R. I. & P., are tak ing a vacation. C, R. I. & P. engine. No. 843, John Home's faithful, is receiving repairs at the shops. George Trent, the C. B. & Q. brakeman, is back at his post again, after a 1 0-day s1 illness. Brakeman A. F. Deppe, of the Q.," won the bicycle given by In spector King and Kinney Mack. Andy Soderstrom is running the 822 on the Rock Island, while his en gine. No. 837, is receiving repairs. Charles W. Humphrey, traveling passenger agent for the C & J:. I.. was in the citv in the interests of his road. Fireman Harris, of the C, B. & Q., is laying off, nursing his left arm. hich was fractured bv a lump of coal falling on it at Barstow a few days ago. T. S. Nicholson, for the past sev eral months night bill clerk at the C., B. ft Q-, has resigned his posi tion. U. IN elms, of laylorville. succeeds him. Assistant General Superintendent C. C. Gentry, of the Hoosic Tunnel & Wilmington railway, ot Keedsboro, t., who was summoned to Milan by the death of bis mother-in-law, Mrs Terry, returns home with his wife tc night. J. E. Hannegan. who was general passenger and ticket agent of the Burlington, Cedar Kapids ft North ern railway, with headquarters at Cedar Rapids, has been appointed general passenger and ticket agent of the Indiana. Illinois & lowa rail' road. Firemen Joe Clapper, Tom Ma honey, Frank Duncan, Charles Park- son and "e" McMahon, of the Rock Island, are taking a rest. Furnish ing food for engines, when they were compelled to plow snow during the recent blizzard, in addition to pull ing the usual , loads, exhausted their muscnlar povers. The C, B. ft Q. has posted a no tice saying that the Adams express company request trainmen not to en ter express and baggage cars in which matter is being handled any often an is absolutely necessary, and that no other employe or person be permitted to enter these cars. The trainmen are not to enter when strangers are on the platform. The request governstrains in motion, and express messengers are directed to keep a record of the trainmen who enter their cara and the number of times. Ampatatloa Maeasaary. This morning Drs. Carter, Craig and Bernhardt amputated above the knee the limb which has been caus ing Miss Mabel Leonard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orrin Leonard, of South Rock Island, so much suffering for the past 10 weeks. Miss Leonard's trouble dates back several years when from causes unknown, the mala dy first appeared in the limb in Suestion. She recovered nicely, but iree months ago the disease again made its appearance, and while an operation was performed and a por tion of the bone removed, the science of surgery was unable to effectually stay the progress of the ailment, and amputation was at last resorted to. The patient, who ia 16 years old, withstood the ordeal bravely, and this afternoon was reported as re covering from the shock as nicely as could be expected. Parks Tea is a great blood purifier and cleanser. A pleasant herb drink which moves the bowels without pain, griping or discomfort. Sold by Harts at uuemeyer. THE WINTER'S TALE Beautifully Told by Hannibal A. Williams. HQ LAST mmO'8 BRUTAL. trfcM Btedy Hart Caarasaaely Piaasated to m Large mad Aealeaee a T. ML C. A. Aaeitorraat A aasar at His Art. Hannibal A. Williams, of New York, gave a select recital of Shake speare's comedy, "The Winter's Tale,11 to a large and appreciative audience at the Y. M. C. A. audito rium last evening. The reading was artistic, forceful and beautiful. Mr. Williams recites from memory entirely, giving at the beginning a carefully prepared descriptive intro duction" and together with run ning commentaries, including a preceding outline and analysis at the opening of each act. The characters are introduced in a most remarkably unique and comprehen sive manner and each is invested with an individual tone of voice, ex pression and gesture characteristi: of a thoroughly defined personality. The intelligence of the hearers is at once appealed to, and even those not wholly familiar with the play cannot fail to appreciate it. Such a form of literary entertainment cannot be otherwise than edifying and profita ble in the highest sense. Mr. n n- liams1 interpretations of the crea tions of the immortal bard of Avon, are so clever, so realistic that the reader appears to give way to the characters themselves. Lieonies, king of Sicilia, jealous, uncompro mising, tyrannical, unjust and then humiliated and repentant, was given with splendid affect. Then, with equally true portrayal was presented in beautiful contrast the sublimely pa tient, forbearing, magnanimous and cruelly outraged Uueen Hermione. The same may be said of the other characters appearing and developed during the action oi ine comeay. The literary worth of the production and the elocutionary merit of the reader are interwoven with most fascinating effect, and the listen er approached the conclusion with a higher conception of the au thor while being enraptured with the reader. Ilia Bepertoire. Mr. Williams1 repertoire of nlavs consists of "Othello,11 "The Tem pest," "Julius Caesar,11 "The Win ter's J ale," "The l aming oi tne Shrew,11 "King Henry IV" and "The Midsummer Night s Dream. A for mer instructor in elocution, he has since 1882 devoted himself -to pub lic reading and has given over 1,500 recitals, which for the most part have been limited strictly to Shakespearian plays. Beauty is a Preeioas Gift and faultless teeth in a lovely mouti. is one of its greatest charms. Be careful of your teeth, and preserve them by using Sozodont, that charm ing dentrince, which is perfectly harmless and absolutely indispensa ble for the toilet. Tbk Argls, only 10c aveek. KNOWLEDGE Brings comfort and improvement and tends to personal enjoyment when rightly used. The many, who live bet ter than otners and enjoy lite more, with lew expenditure, bv more promptly adapting the world's best products to the needs of physical being, will attest the value to health of the pure liquid laxative principles embraced in the temedv. Svrup of Fiea. Its excellence ia due to its presenting in the form most acceptable and pleas ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly beneficial properties ot a perfect iax ative ; effectually cleansing the system, dispelling colds, headaches and fevers and permanently curing constipation. It has rivsn satisfaction to millions and met with the approval of the medical nrofession. because it acts on the Kid neys, Liver and Bowels without weak ening them andlt ia perfectly free from every objectionable substance. Svrnn of Fim is for sale bv all dru gists in 50c and $1 bottles, but it is man ofactnred by the California Fig 8ymp Co. only, whose name is printed on every package, also the name, Syrup of Figs, and being well informed, you will not accept any substitute U oaered. Mrs. S. Smith, lie Dump?. Mourning Goods A Specialty. 1805 Second avenue. ROCK ISLAND. SUCH For Evening Wear. NEW STYLES Widths "The BOSTON," 162? Second Ave.. Under Rock Island House. Picture Framing WALL PAPER IS NEXT . . . Adams Wall Paper Company, 310, 311 and 314 Twentieth street. BlgfMt 8 tor.. Kggtrt Itook la ta thn. till. You Can Make No more useful or. acceptable present to anyone than a good Mackintosh. We have a large Stock of Ladies, Misses, Gentle men's and Boys. Styles, Qualities and Prices will surely please you, and now is the time to make your selection. Our Hot Water Bottles Are the Best Made. Remember your horse and buy him a good Rubber Cover. It will pay you. Everything in Rubber at the Rubber Store, p5fo?c WILSOU EAIQHT&CO. 207 Brady street, Davenport. IPrlce Reductions . The Order of the Day! When you stop to consider that ALL the goods in this store are fresh new clean and stylish the PHENOMENALLY LOW PRICES we q note for the coming week will appear in the proper light the most remarkable and momentous op portunity of the day. Special sale of Men's Trousers. Tour choice of all our regular 14.50, t.00 and $3.75 Men's Trousers, the .neatest patterns the best cloth, the finest o' workmanship, all for $t All the Men's Trousers we old heretofore for 3 and $3.60, including the famous 'Dutchess' Trousers, all go or (2.50 Our $2.75, $2.50 wool pants. marked down with the Dutchess1 to the low price of $2 Sommera 1804 Second Avenue. ( mm A to E. Now Boys' Department. In Boys' Dress Overcoats we have decided to sell all that are left at HALF PRICE. $11.00 quality at $5.50 8.00 " 4.00 3.50 1.75 HALF PRICE. Children's Ulsters and Cape Overcoats. $6 50 quality at $3.25 4.76 2.38 4.50 3.00 " 2.25 6.00 Reefers 2.25 1.60 1.13 2.50 & LaVelle One Price.