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.''- -',' :v 1 : I -.. .. ; ; - v. - - .- I t ' t . . . - . .- . , TH E AltGUP, HOND A Yt OCTOBER 21. Id95. SPOT CASH DEPARTMENT STORE l0i(j k wis 1725 Second Avenue - ' - 9 On'y ish to announce to the trading public that they are still on deck-, and that th many orders taken for FURNITURE, LAMPS, Etc., will be forthcoming in a few days. By the look of the stock of chairs one of our com petitors has 1 3. carry over there will be no doubt but that chairs will be cheap, as they . are very bulky and Makeup lots of. room Thanking you all for the splendid patronage and the appreciation shown us in our efforts to please. Where our competitor gavtf only 1 present every other day we gave our customers 6 to select from every day. The great financial question is now folveci 6tol.. See? Cloaks, Dress Goods and Crockery We are going to give you' some special bargains in Cloaks, Dress Goods and Crockery. Watch locals. Young & 1725 Sccontf Avenue, - Hanging Horse Thieves Is the practice in some communities, and yet they are not much worse than merchants of any kind who . abuse a patron's confi dence. I expect to remain irt Rock Island. Therefore I am slling reliable goods. ft J). FOLSOH, Largest Assortment. Allen. Mvers & Cortrpmv 1821 Second Are. Opposite the Harper House McCohibs - ROCK ISLAND The. Jeweler. Lowest Prices. Imperial Jewel The finest Hard Coal Heater ever Khown in the citr. It has stood the test (or years. And leads every thing ever placed on the market. For a heater and for appearance it it uncqaaled. TO FIND THE JUNDS. Council Finance Committee Attempts the Task. EHQAQE8 AI IZPEST OS TEE JOB. WUJIaa V. Jakasra CiUf to tke Aid of ptlaK to riad Wk tka pactal Aa- maat Moawy kaa Coaa. ' The finance committee of the ' city council has (riven William F. John son, a republican politician, a posi tion, whose duties will be those of an expert accountant in an examination 01 tne mnnicipal records with a view to ascertaining something about the missing $13,000 of special assessment funds, which the finance committee reported to the council at the first meeting this month it was unable to satisfactorily account for. The com mittee, it will be remembered, re ported that Touchers aggregating 120.000 would soon come due oh war. rants 608. 609 and 604, and that the corresponding assessments remain ing uncollected would arereirate but $7,000, thereby leaving a deficiency of $13,000. The discrepancy is be lieved by the committee to be attrib utable to a fault with the methods employed at the time the special assessment improvements were in augurated in 1888, and when all monies were deposited into the gen eral fund instead of being kept sep arately. The surplus which the city should therefore now have on hand has been expended in the general course of municipal procedure. tor tne work to be undertaken bv Mr. Johnson there were numer ous applicants, including Jonn . iteming ana W. W. Eggleston as well as Mr. Johnson, and Saturday night the latter was engaged. He is to re ceive about fd a day, and tonight an assistant in the work may be ap pointed. Let Thar B Light on This. Too. While the city is undergoing the expense attached to the enjoyment of the services of Mr. Johnson as expert accountant, it is just possible that he mignt get at the bottom of the city's present financial condition. He might, if clever, find just how the administration became so reckless as to let the street fund "go broke." and to so further exhaust the city's funds as to make it necessary to bor row $8,000 for August running ex penses. So far it has not been con sidered of sufficient importance to give an intelligent explanation of this state of affairs, those officially responsible contenting themselves With the assurance that the money is gone, and had been expended in public work and that is the end of it. The annoying perplexities that such a situation would seem naturally to bring to one realizing the full signi ficance of it may be relieved by a glance at the revenue record for 'the lirst five months, or thereabouts, of the present administration and from which the appended figures were taken by an Argus representative this morning. These items come under the head of receipts, and inas much as the city may not deem the explanation necessary, are given as follows: In enteral fold Bridge toil Taxes flruUDd leare Wagon Hccdtc. fnn IUcom... Fin a Water rrnts ...... ...... ....... Cdller,' ll'-nc Pcddleia' stand license Moat market licence Hilhafd man pool table liccnee.... Plumber' ItceoK Hcalebooka aoM Kzprcta wagon Hcaue Dnipiriete' perailta .., mnitaa license.... ........ . $ 20.447 51 1,760 SO tl.MS 8 65 CO 348 00 . ' 17.2 4) 00 2!1 05 . 11. : 4t r-ii oo 1ST 00 1110 CO . M 00 SO 00 42 50 7n on 10 no w mi r.7 to 153 oo a ou 11 50 5 ro 25 00 40 CO s ro 100 00 700 00 Lsho license.... Hark license Dairy license.... Brewery license , Hsp and candle dealer,' license Hie dealer.' license Bill posters' Xecn-e Pawn brokers' license , Pnbllc weighers' license Kerry license Dogtsx , Total $73 87 01 - These figures date from April 15 to Sept. 1 of the present year and to the total should be ailded the $8,000 borrowed in August, when the city became practically bankrupt, which brings the income of the time stated up to $83,887.01. Out of this should justly be taken $5,250 for the last payment on the new waterworks pump, contracted by a previous council, and with the deduction there yet remains $78,637.01, wfei-h. up to Sept. 1, had been expendel bv the city in live months, an average outlay of $15,727 a month. Nor is there any accounting made of the overdraft of $8,780.55 for September bills, for which another loan must be negotiated. There has been little paving dur. ing the last year in fact the new administration has attempted no progress in this respect, merely put ting in a part of what was contracted for by the previous administration and practically letting the rest go by default and still the street and alley committee finds itself $2,813.86 overdue with no pretense of stopping the leak. rK B New and elegant styles of dress goods just arrived. Handsome plaids and also' some verv pretty rough effects. Quality, as" alwave, the best, and our prices, as alwavs, the lowest. Arc. StefunI Te La alee Wamiae; Easptoraaeat. Any lady wishing profitable em ployment, not offty during the com ing winter, but permanently, should apply to H.G. Colman, Kalamazoo, Mich. Only those with good refer ences need apply. Subscribe for Ttu Arocs. FALLS TWENTY FEET. SwvwB-Taatr-OM at. D. Ballock lias a, Mlraesloas Escapr. Falling headlcng 20 feet to the ground floor of the jail building and sustaining but a slight bruise on the head was the miraculous escape which K. D., the 7-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Bullock, of 1412 Fourth avenue,. encountered yester day afternoon. The little fellow was making one of his customary calls at Sheriff and Mrs. F. C. Hemen way's residence to play with their children, who while romping about the house leaned over the stair railing on the second floor of the living apartments. In so doing the Bullock boy became overbalanced and down he tumbled. lew dared TJacoawctoaa. The boy was rendered unconscious and It was feared had received seri ous injuries. But happily he soon came to ana Lr. Evster round no in juries except a slight brnise on the oacK oi xne neaa. in descending the little fellow turned a somersault thus undoubtedly saving him from a broken neck bis snouiders strik ing first and easing the blow on the head. FROM THE FOOTLIGHTS. The "Jolly Chun" Faek Harper'! Thea tre Conning Attractions. Harper's theatre opened its doors to a Sunday night performance for the first time last evening, and natur ally more or less interest was cen tered in the extent of patronage the performance would receive. If we are to judge by last night's attend, ance the management may regard the Sunday night show a success in a monetary way. The audience was one of the largest ever seen at the theatre, the house teing packed to the doors, and the comedv. "The Jolly Old Chums," one of the finest that has been presented here. It abounds in original and wholesome comedy, introducing the latest hits, such as the hypnotic scene from Trilby, together with topical songs ana selections which are entertain.. ing and catchy. The company is neaaea ov tne exceptional comedian. Thomas J. Grady, who is supported oy an excellent cast. . , , "Our Flat." ' Wednesday evening the pretty ac complished commedienne, Kmilv Bancker, will head a company espe cially selected by her to present at Harper's theatre the amusing farci cial comedy, "Our Flat," in which she has has so successfully starred the last two seasons. Of Miss Bancker'a ability we hear nothing but the most favorable reports, hay ing for several seasons, before ven turing on a starring tour for her- seit, been engasred bv Manager Charles Frohman to head the numer ous successful comedies be has of late years presented at his New Y6rk uieatre. lounr, ambitious and beautiful, with a rare endowment of keen perception for all that is artis tic, refined and graceful in connec tion with her art, she has quickly uui surety reacneu a position of posi live prominence seldom vouchsafed to one so young. Educated in a school where only those of a high merit attain tne gilt of popularity Miss Bancker has chosen that of comedy as her especial role, and is considered tne foremost com me dienne of the present day. Klyer Ripiata, The Beindcer came down with six strings of lumber. The Lumberboy and Kit Carson brought down eight strings of lum per eacn. The stage of water at the Rock Island bridge at noon was1.85; tho temperature OS. The Irene D., Jo Long, West Ram bo and Verne Swain came down, and the Jo Long, West Rambo, Irene D. and Verne Swain passed up. The W. B. Graves, Weyerhauser & umujauu o iai 11:1 , wan urcrtsKva uv a storm of Lake Pipin Saturday and her raft knocked to pieces. Several other steamers fared likewise, but none of the boats were damaged, most of the logs being caught fiyther uown tne stream. Winter Quarter. Engineer L. L. Wheeler has issued the following notice with reference to the wintering of boats in the Hen nepin canal: - "Notice is hereby given that all uuais mat can pass the locks will be given winter quarters in the Illinois and Mississippi canal subiect to such regulations as may be imposed for me protection 01 tne works. 1'arties desiring to winter boats in the canal will apply to J. W. Woermann, Mi lan, in., who will assign positions for uuaba w lie id. That Jnyfal reUna; with the exhilerating sense v of re newed health and strength and inter nal cleanliness, which follows the use of Syrup elaW js, is unknoma to the few who have not progressed bevond the old time medicines and the cheap substitutes sometimes offered, but never accepted by the well informed. An KnsUrat Hcataaraar, Pearson's Fifth avenue restaurant. at 27S0 Fifth avenue, is now' pre pared to serve the public to the best possible advantage. - Delicious home cooking coupled with neatness and a desire to please its patrons, are its claims for preferences. A day and night lunch counter is run in connection that is also up to the unasra. tive it a trial. MlUlaery. in miiiinery. tne newest novelties in this line, all at the lowest prices. you Bonn ia not lau to visit our mil linery department. Aco. Steitex. WAS A SUCCESS. Tka Cnlqaa Flaw af tow lala Lsxfsra Hospital KawasiTora. The unique plan adopted . by the ladies of Moline for the benefit Of the hospital in that city worked admirably in successful results Sat urday. The Moline Central road and Prospect park terminua were theirs for the. day after 10 a. m. They collected the fares and paid the expenses of the road, ran the bur res and switchback, at the park and conducted the dinner,- from all of which, after running expenses were deducted, thev realized $100 in addi tion to the $20 donated by the Tri City Railway company. The affair proved as novel and enjoyable as successful from a financial point of view. The Sixth Regiment band dis coursed delightful music throughout the afternoon. . " Th Ladlta la Chare. The patronesses of the affair were: Mesdames Charles H. Deere, C. J. Cooper. Frank Gould. J. S. Gillmore, E. H. Sleight, George Walker, Clar ence Mason, Eva Osborn. Olive Sowers and P. S. McGlynn. The la dies who acted as conductors on the street cars were: Misses Alice Wheelock, Daisy Gould. Tillie Hirsch, Blanche McKeever, Francis Hemenway. Nellie Stephens, Daisv Bullen, Agnes Barnard, Ruth Barn ard. Mary Uichards, Josephine Hill, Jennie Kerns. Lntie risk, Lucy Evans, Edith Curkendall, Clara An thony. Nellie Anthony, Bessie Young, Maud Cralle. Emma Herbst; Mes dames Sol Hirsch Judson Metzgar, John Good, Henry Hoffman, William Butter worth. Charles P. Skinner, O. C. Wicks, John Lindvall and O. F. Anderson. Mrs. George H. Walker had charge of the burros, while Mrs. Hedwick Hademan looked after the interests of the switchback. ElChty-Slxth Birthday. David Hawes was 86 years old Sat- urday. Coming to this locality when scarcely evidence of civilization ex isted, Mr. Hawes has witnessed the up-growing of a metropolitan city in whose enterprise he has ever been identified. Although comparativelv close to a centenarian, the venerable 'squire pursues his duties with the diligence and energy of one half his years, un the occasion 01 his birth day Justice Hawes always is cheered with the presence of his children. and Saturday Frank came down from ruiton, also bringing the greetings of Mr. Hawes1 other son, Mai. C. W. Hawes. ine day was ,a nappy one ior xur. iiawes ana his estimable wife. Weddings. Frank Willson and Miss Grace Par ker were married at Hillsdale last Thursday. Sa turd ay afternoon at the Swedish Lutheran parsonage occurred the marriage of Gustat Olsen and Miss Christine Inieslund. Rev. Carl E. Statt officiated. The groom is an employe of F. C. Hoppe's tailoring estaousnment. sir. ana Mrs. uisen will reside at 312 Twenty-third street. Cloak, Cape and Jackets. We receive daily new and elegant styles of ladies1 capes and jackets, as well as misses1 and children's cloaks and jackets. Our prices in this de partment are the same as in all other departments which are the lowest in the three cities. Quality the best. Acq. Steffen. Attention, Kneamatic Sufferers. Carse & Ohlweiler are agents for the famous Colfax mineral water. It has no superior. A Stitch in Tirrte Baves nine, says the old proverb, and it is equally true that a little ot the right medicine when the first symp tom of trouble appear, will pre vent long illness, Mr. J. F. Wan Bel, printer and publisher at Dwight,IiL,eays: ' "I neglected what seemed to be a slight ailment nn til I became so broken down from rheumatism that I had to give up my work and became an invalid. I yielded to my wife' propo sition to take Hood's SarupariUa. I used 2 bottles, and have entirely recovered my wonted strength and activity. Inowpnt in iuii iima in my omce and enjoy lite like a new man. My wile cays Hood's Sarsaparilla did it and insisted on my writing this let ter ot gratitude in acknow.'edgement of the same. Be sure to get Hood's. ww w a sssw Uoa. Iric 9 cent. Own Tow Home and llatt it Innrtd. Reidy Bros. Real Estate, x v Insurance and Loans. Room 4, Mitchell Lynde b'ng. . I r Tdephone 1002. 1 c CASE'S BargtviiiB all Over the Hrraie. m White Shaker Flannel. Have VOU heard this nrica hefnra SJc a yard you may nave heard the price, - but VOU haven't Bean th quality. Canton Flannel One case good canton flannel 3c a yard. One case 10c canton flannal for this t.im only 7c a yard. Dress Goods-M)ne case English Cashmere and Fancy Jacquards, all .colors and black. worm zuc, only lijc. - 200 pieces Venetian stripes, checks and figures, worth 50c, now we shall let you have them at Sljc. We reserve the right to restrict tne quantity to any cus tomer. Reefer Suits. We Otien a lot of 9-niMa Roofer Suits, Jaunty Jackets and Skirts 4 to o yaras wioe. ine aweiiest thine of the season. We secured some close figures on them which we shall give to buvers. Call aa earlv aa nossihln as there is not a large lot. Hosiery. SPECIAL FOS THIS WEEK. Ladies' Dlain black pamloaa arnnl uutoi joc. uiuies no top seamless blacbf wool Hose, for this week 12c. Good heavy black fleeced lined hose 12c. A big job of Infants black ribbed wool Hose 8c. v U , O I.J! , 1 . . M c CA ,1720, 1722. 1724. 1726 They Are Suited. You will be if you W inter suits and cover that with one of our neat perfect-fitting Overcoats. A fine exam ple of high-grade work is seen in our $15 and $18 Winter Overcoats. Dressy, price-pleasing and we might say not wearoutable. It is time to prepare for wintry storms. Our Clothing . ranks among the fairest of Fashion's finery. Father Time will let you live longer if you will wisely wear our health-preserving garments. . Just in a friendly way let us quote you a few prices on our Boys' and Children's Clothing Boys' Knee Pant Suits 1, 11.10. $1.88, 11.75, ana cap eo.oo. Children's Overcoats 11.38. $l.b?. $2.45 and $2.98. Children's Reefer Overcoats $2.50, $1.60, $4.85 and $6. A call will convince you that here you can be pleased in styles and prices at our store. Somiuers & LaVelle 1804 Second Avenue. EATHER has gone UP and SHOES arc ' sure to follow. c, A less we are compelled to do so; but the safest way is to make your Fall and Winter purchases now. Observe the above money-savers. a We are still selling the W. L. Douglas $3 shoes for $?.25 To get fully posted on onr romoval sale prices call at Schneider's Central shoe store; 1818 SECOND AVE. HARPER HOUSE BLOCK. william Eina The Fashionable Merchant Tailor . - - Has the most replete line of new patterns In Imported - , and domestic suitings In the city. . 1707 SEC3EI WIDE. JOHN KONOSKY, Carpenter and Builder, Nr--Z'"x. OmCK, HO: 3S31 SIXTH AVEKUK. Chop on Vine street,. Coats, Jackets. . We shall open Wednesday a new lot of Coats and Jackets of the new est, latest and moat stylish cuts of the season. Owing to the fact ot so many intending buyers waiting for these goods we will make Wednesday A special Coat and Cloak day, and will offer a lot ot special drives in this department not before shown. Be sure and come on Wednesday. Crockery Department. We offer tomorrow a special bar gain in Tumblers. Fine thin blown tumblers, such as yon have .d 6O0 a-dozen for, Sc each on Tuesday or Wednesday. . ' Special lot (59) handsomely dee prated Lamps with shades to match, 18 inches high, each 57c while they last this week. - BE'S and 1728 Second ave. get inside of one of bur $10 11.88 and $1.98. 2 pair pants, coat I SIONEV SAVERS. Men's $5.00 Shoes for $3.50 3.50 3.00 2.75 2.25 4.00 3.00 2.00 2.50 2.15 1.80 1.55 2.90 2.20 1.55' Ladies " 2.75 Oxfords for 1.85 " 2.25 1.55 Look Out For an advance in the price of shoes. We won't advance it un One Price. nOCS. I8LA13D. ; " :'