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v 7 THE AKQUBt TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17. 1895. 8 A Great Reduction! OVER 200 LADIES' CAPES AND J ACKETS Will lie Sold From Now Until Christmas at Prices that Cannot Be Equalled. Below We Give a Few Quotations: Capes, regular price $ 4.90, now $ 4 09 Jackets, 7.00. 10.50, 1540, 545. 7-07. 9.00, 10.50, 14.00, 17-45. 1 584 8.75 12.85 . 4 55 ' 5-84 7.50 9 75 11.65 14-55 We will not take the time to quote tbetn all. bat the re daction In at the same proportion as the above on every gar ment in this department. We do this to close out the Cloak Xtonk before the New Year, and this gives you a chance to gt a fjootl Christmas present tor little money. KLO WEB DRY GOODS CO. 217, 217tf W. Second St., Davenport, la. GIYE TRILBY A REST. We have slippers to fit everyday feet that will make them look neat and trim. Not only that, but the prices are such that you won't want to look around any further. Holiday Slippers. A handsome display at the Old Reliable Shoe store. WRIGHT & DARDER, Fashionable Footwear. 1704 Second Avenue. THE PLACE TO BUY Wall P APER Room Mouldings, Pictures, Picture Frames and Window Shades is at- the Adams Wall Paper Company, 310, 312 and 3 14 Twentieth street. See our New And Latest Suits. Our purpose in advertising Is to let everybody 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 latesi in patterns and styles. Call and leay your order. J. B. ZTTiTTtTER, ' Star Block, opposite Harper House FOB, MUSICAL GOODS The largest and most complete line in the three cities. 11WI3 West Third Street,' ' - . '. - DAVENPORT A WOMAN IN COURT. ! i , p. Mrs. John Byers Assessed the Customar S3 and Costs FOR A LAST HIGHT8 JAMBOREE Jaaaph Taraar Watvae EubIbIIn tm a Chare of 4 await With latent ta roa aritBapaaad la Bonad Uverto taa Clr en It Co rt la Honda at B,ooO. Mrs. John Byers tripped into Mag istrate Schrocder'a court thin inST With as much riicrnit mm Ana with a spotless record. "I was uruua,, squire; - mat's ail mere is to I It - 1 i I . n . i. v&piaiaeu an. Dyers, ana tne coart without farther 'ceremony im posed the customary $3 and costs. Mrs. Byers was picked up in a hope less state of intoxication last night at the corner of Seventeenth street and Second avenue by Officer Carnes. Her head was covered with nnhia and the balance of her make np amounted to a black dress. In this state she was hustled to headquar ters, where she passed the night. Taraar Baud Over. Gertrude Brown appeared in the police OUrt today atr&inat Jonnnh Turner, whom she charges with as saulting ana attempting to outrage her Sunday niirhl. The KRcmuwl was arrested last night. He waived ex- aminauon ana was placed under bonds of $1,000 to await thn jury's action on the case. He fur- : 1 l 1 a ... . - - . uisueu uan ana nas retained Maj. J. M. Beardsley as counsel. At tar a Wo aid be Mardrrer. The Darenport police are search ing ior a young man Known as "Nor wegian," wanted over there for at tempted murder. He is said to be employed in a Rock Island livery stable. Accldaata. Orville, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Hampton. 1420 Third ave nue, had the misfortune while play ing last evening to indict a severe gash in his left forearm by falling muuu a wiuuow. ur. ivinyon stitched up the wound, which is thought will not prove, serious. Mrs. Sarah Smith, of 225 Fifteenth street, was quite seriously iniured this morning by falling down a flight oi siairs in tne .National Cracker company's building on Third avenue, where she is employed. In descend ing the stairway she slipped and sus tained a large gash in the forehead, beside other injuries from the fall. Dr. Kinyon was called to attend her. Eric Johnson, working on the Rock Island bridge and boarding at noesier's noiei. on scott street, in Davenport, was badly hurt by the falling of a bar of iron upon his foot while at work upon the bridge yes terday. He was taken to his board ing place, where it was found that the large too of the foot was badly mashed and the others broken, so that he will be lucky it the surgeon's knife doesn't have to be applied to the front part his foot. The Hlatorle Roats. The Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis railway, the model railroad of the south in equipment, roadway and service, is also the greatest in his torical interest, more than fifty famous battlefields and five national cemeteries being located on the vari ous lines of this system. This is the preferred route to Atlanta for the Cotton States and International ex position, open from Sept. 18 to Dec. 31, 1895, for which very low excur sion rates have been made. Through sleeping car service from St. Louis to Atlanta via Evansville, Nashville and Chattanooga. This is the route of the famous "Dixie Flyer" through sleeping car line, which runs the year round between Nashville and Jacksonville, Fla. For farther infor mation address Briard F. Hill,' 328 Marquette building, Chicago. 111., or R. C. Cowardin, western passen ger agent. Railway Exchange build ing, it. Louis, Mo., or W. L. Dakuct. G. P. &T. A. Nashville, Ten a. Clarar Faraolta for 1898. An entirely new agreement with respect to half-fare permits for the year 1896 has been adopted by all lines in the Western Passenger asso ciation territory, nnder which cler gymen and others entitled to half fare privileges under the rules will make but one application and re ceive a single permit which will be good over all lines party to said gov ernment. As all permits for the entire terri tory comprised in the Western Pas senger association will be issued by Chairman Caldwell at Chicago, it is recommended that application be made at once to the undersigned if it is desired that permits be in the hands of applicants by the first of the year. R. Stockbouse, . General Ticket Agent. . There are two reasonable things which everybody should do: Take good car of one's health, and if lost, regain it quickly, and to this every body will agreeAnd there are a great mulUurfie of people who are agreed that for both purposes Sim mons Liver Regulator is the best helper. "I am troubled with torpid liver and nothing'gives relief so quick like Simmons Liver Regulator." R. R. Strange, Eake City. Fla. Anthracite coal delivered per ton$7.50 Cannel $5.00 Indiana Block $4.C0 La Salle $S.00 Blacksmiths' $8.00 All hard coal carefully screened. . E.G. Fkaxul BRIEF MENTION. Handkerchiefs at Young & Mc CombsV Buy Oberman'a marble enameled water pails. No old style slippers can you find in the display at Adams'. Books. Books. Books for young and old at Young & McCombs'. The best : bread in the city S25 Twentieth street the Home Bakery. Crockery. Special prices on Rogers' silverware today at Young & McCombs'. Regular meeting of Fort Armstrong Garriton 80 K. of G. tonight. Work in sir knights degree. - R. R. Cable and son, H. S. Cable, left for Chicago this afternoon after a short stay in the city. Spare ribs, tenderloin, leaf lard, shoulder steak and pork trimmings at II. Treniann & Sons'. Fora Christmas present a pair of shoes or slippers "would be nice. Call in and let Adams please you. The ferry, Augusta, came out of winter quarters this afternoon and resumed traffic between the two cities. The Davenport Y. M. C. A. last evening elected Frank Nadler. for merly of this city, president for the ensuing year. O. H. Creel is slowly recovering the use of his left leg. which was partially paralyzed in an accident on the Rock Island road last week. Miss Mamie Townsend, formerly with W. H. C. Petersen's Sons, of Davenport, has accepted a position with Young A McCombs, of this city. The news has been received of the death in a jail at Los Angeles, Cal., of C. E. Mayne, where he was confined for debauching two little girl. Mayne attracted some attention in Davenport and Omaha a few years ago, being a speculator. In a letter to The A no is W. S. Pidcock, formerly of Cordova, now in Chicago, writes: "It is with pride that I read of the successful efforts of my home county in securing the new insane hospital. May success crown your every effort in any direc tion you may set forth." : Aid. and Mrs. John Surman's 8-year-old daughter, Gertrude, whose condition was much benefited by a trip through the west daring the summer; has again been suffering from an attack of what seemed to be membraneous croup and is now threatened with pneumonia. Sherrard. the new mining town on the R. I. & P., is now an incorpor ated Tillage, the proposition having carried by the narrow majority of five 91 to 86. The next thing will be to elect village officers. The talk is for a single ticket with a separate proposition as to whether the town be "wet" or dry." C- C. Mclntyre has sent The Ar gus a copy of a very creditable holi day edition of the Oskaloosa (Iowa) Globe. It is a pleasure to know that the former enterprising Rock Isl ander has established himself among such a wide-awake people as the Globe reflects those of Oskaloosa to be. A fine Xmas gift the Standard dictionary or Johnson's Universal cyclopaedia, just completed in eight volumes. Set delivered on first pay ment or sold for cash to suit circum stances. Sold only by subscription. For particulars af fress Frank Lasher, (general delivery y who will call and show specimens of either work. The American Jubilee, to be given at Harper's theatre Friday night and Saturday matinee.is unique, national and patriotic, with a vein of humor running through it, and the different countries and people in costume are presented to Uncle Sam and the God dess of Liberty, showing the honor and respect paid to our republic. The costumes are quite an important feature of the entertainment. Early Kemlolacencas. "Sixty Years on the Upper Mis sissippi; My Life and Experiences" is the title of a book of 300 pages by S. W. McMaster. It is reminiscent as well as historical," dealing largely with personal observations, and is thoroughly interesting. Extended reference is made to the Old Settlers' society, of which Mr. McMaster savs: "Of the old pioneers of 1836. but very few are left. In Rock Island David Hawes, Frazier Wilson. George Mixter and myself still survive. In Moline Michael Hartzell, Ben Goble and Daniel Beal; scattered about the county are a few others," etc The book is for sale at R. Cramp ton & Co's in Rock Island. Kotlea to the Pabllc. At the December 'meeting of the Ladies' Industrial Relief society it was decided to postpone the sending out of baskets of provisions among the poor of the city usually given at Christmas time until ' later in the winter when the weather is more se vere and the calls . for help more urgent. And they ask that the chil dren of the public schools and friends who have been in the habit of contributing at this time will reserve their gifts until such time as the so. ciety feels that they will do the mott gcod. By order of the secretary, Mrs. -Nellie R. Stevens. Showers this afternoon and even ing; clearing during the night and Considerably colder: fair Wadneada and moderate cold wave; brisk south erly winds, shifting to westerly. Today's temperature 45. MUNICIPAL MATTERS. Official rrocaedlaaa ta maat'a city CvracH ftteetlnK. Cm Coi xcit Room, Rock Islamd, Dec. 16 Tne Council feet at 8 p. m. in regular semi-monthly session Mayor Knox presiding and ail the aldermen present except Sehreiner. The minutes ot the laat meeting were read and approved. Alderman Kennedy,- from the claims committee reported in favor ot paying $22 on the bill for relaying the aidewalk in front of No. 7 school house, leaving the School Board to pay the other half. Report adopted by unanimous vote. Alderman Kennedy moved that the bill of P. Kennedy for $15 90 be al lowed at $13.70. Carried. Alderman Kennedy moved that the bi'.l of Mr. Mulhern for S10 40 be al lowed at $7.40. Carried. On the claim of L. E hi the com mittee asked further time. Granted. Alderman Kennedy moved that the City Att rney te instructed to notify the Tri-City Sprinkling Co. to pay its bill for water. Carried. TheCleik rad a communication from M. M. Sturgeon turning over to the city the sewers in the Twenty, first street addition as public prop erty. Received and ordered placed on file. The matter of coveriag pipes to a greater depth wis referred to the sewer committee with power to act, on motion ot Alderman Dauber. The Clerk read a petition from M. M. Sturgeon and others for an elec tric light on Twenty-fint street. Referred to the Fire and Light Com mittee. The Mayor submitted a quit cia'm deed for a strip of land on Ninth avenue from Mrs. Francis Dart; which was ordered recorded. Alderman Nelson called attention to the bad condition of Thirtieth street and moved that the matter be referred to the Street and Alley Com mittee. Carried. " Alderman Maucker offered a resolu tion instructing the Street Superin tendent to use the balance of the Third ward sidewalk fund fa com pleting certain sidewalk fills in the Third ward. Carried, 11 to 2 (Schnei der, Schroeder.) Further time was granted the com. mitlee on river front to report, on motion of Alderman Foss. Alderman Fobs moved that the Or dinance Committee be instructed to report an oid inanco repealing the li cence charge for skating rinks and that said ordinance stand susponded. Adopted unanimously. Alderman Pender moved that the C.ty Attorney be requested to write t the Rock ford Construction Co. again as to repairs of pavements and report reply at the next meeting. CarrUd. Adjourned on motioa ot Alderman lindall. A. D. Huesine. City Clerk. Krell Chaired. The Rock Island postofiice em ployes perpetrated a cleverly ar ranged surprise on Night Clerk Fred Krell last evening on the occa sion of his birthday anniversary. Without his having the least intima tion of the affair Mr. Krell was telephoned for during the evening and urged to come home immediate ly. Thinking someone ill, he made haste only to arrive home and find it invaded by a merry gathering, Mr. Krell was made the recipient ot a handsome rocking chair by his fel low employes. Money Order Clerk John Silvis making the presentation speech. Several hours were then de voted to assisting Mr. Krell celebrate the event, after which Mrs. Krell served a delicious spread. Backlea'a Arnica 8alv - The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns and all akin eruptions, and positively cures piles or no pay required. It is guar anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 35 cents per box. ' For sale by Harts Ullemeyer. The person who disturbed the con gregation last Sunday by coughing is requested to call at M. F. Bahnsen's drug store and get a bottle of Foley 'a Honey and Tar (50 cents) which al ways gives relief. Turkey Talk Is in order just at the present time, but truthful talk is better. We are showing our usual line of Holiday Presents Including Diamonds, Watches, and hundreds of silver novelties suit able for Gifts. Don't forget to' visit us on your rounds. Fred Woltman, Jeweler. Reliable Goods at Rock-Bottom Prices. 160? ZZOOSD AYE3US. SPECIAL HOLIDAY SALE :-: . ...... .. . - ; Will Deliver Goods to Rock Island Free of Charge. Carpets. Rockers and Chairs. 25 Rolls all wool Carpets at We have an overstock of fancy 45 cents per yard. These Car- Rockers and Chairs which we are pets are all new patterns just bound to close ont if prices will 'received by us.' do so. '" " "1 Pretty upholstered Rocker at " -a. 2.75. Rues. Brass onyx top tables, very large assortment at $3.25 and np. We have a fine line of Rugs, which would make a good Christ- Desks, Tables. Etc . mas present, that must be closed' . out. Our stock of Book-caaei, Writ- Moquet Ruo-, o7xC0 9h lnR I?k. Center Tables, in fact Smyrna 30,00 l V7l5iB in the 8Ure h" bee Smyrna 27x54 - 175 arked down from 25 to 60 per ru . ccnt must sell them. . t hese are all new and pretty Come aud see for yourself. This designs. sale will continue until Jan. 1. W. S. HOLBROOK, Nos. 103, 105 and 107 East Second street DAVENPORT All's Well That Ends Well. But why take any chances in the mat ter of buying underwear when you can be sure of getting the very best, at a trifle over what others will charge you x for a much inferior article. The best is the cheapest ; The Hatter and Furnisher. 1 714 Second Avenue. BECKWITH'S GENUINE Round Oak Made in Doe-wah-jack, Michigan. Burns any kind of fuel. They keep the fire all day and night. Steady heat, clean and comfortable. If you want the best, we sell it. See the Name on the Leg. SOLD ONLY BY JOHN T. NOFTSKER, Corner Third Ave. and Twentieth St Rock Island, I1L JOB M. PaBIDOV. BBMBT A. FABIDOS r 1 i - : s 1 2 con and Decoratpro '.- 419 CmstssstB CL, &0CZXZLA2TO. ILL. .F.I Tewl BOSENFIELZ) BROS. --- PRACTICAL PlnmbdiD, Steam, Gas Pittero. m. . V4u, uneerver. ow Wwtlnwa aUrjWmMbter tti Eighteenth Street.