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THE AUGTJS. TUESDAY. DECEMBER 19, 1899. Beautiful Christmas Presents. will bs oar aim this year to outdo our former ef forts on Christmas goods. We have always carried a handsome array, but this year our assortment in cludes many pretty things that will help you to solve the difficult problem of buying an appropriate present. The price as well as the goods are sure to please you. You Find Here Hundreds of Fancy Rockers in Unique Designs. Novel parlor pieces. Pretty dining room furniture. Iron bed steads and bed room furniture. Dressing tables, china closets and center tables. Rugs all sizes and all kinds of new and pretty car pet patterns. Parlor cabinets, bok cases, music cabinets and fancy stands. Hundreds of Other Attractive Presents for the Holiday Season Call and See Us. (Mann & Salzmann Cor Sixteenth Strec I and Second Avenue Spalding and B. G. I. Golf Clubs. Agrippa and Musselburg golf balls. Dupli cate whist boards. Boxing gloves, punching bags and sweaters. Gymnasium supplies of all kinds. Bicycles and sundries. Repairing of all kinds. We can repair anything, from a nut-meg to a clap of thunder. SPENCER'S, 1730 Second avenue and 202 Eighteenth street, Rock Island. YOU ADMIRE IT. The best room is the bath room, if the plumbing has been properly done. You are sure to approve the work we do for you. We take no chances, leave no weak spots to break and cause trouble, allow no opportunity for bad odors or sewer gas. Our plumbing insures health to the household, as well as comfort and satisfaction. Allen , Myers Opposite Harper House. FOR THE KITCHEN. The preparation of delicious and nourishing dishes is made easy when the kitchen conveniences are ample. We have plenty of cooking spoons, forks, soup ladles, etc.. besides por celain lined stewing and canning ket tles, bread and cake pans to delight the house-keeper. & Comimni 1821 SECOSD ITl ORDERS DEPOT AWAY, Council Passes Sentence on Terminal Company's Structure. NOT ACCORDING TO AGREEMENT. Proposals Asked of Parties HaYlns; Sites ArmUable for City Building Purposes Waterworks Department to Lay In Stock of Meters Alleys In an I'nclean Condition. Citizens generally will approve the sentiment of the following resolution offered at last evening's meeting of the citv council by Aid. H. L Whee- lan. and unanimously adopted: ' Re solved. That the owners of the so called depot at the north end of West Seventeenth street be notified to re move the same, as it does not com ply with the agreement with the com mittee." IheArgus has condemned the structure from the day it began to take form, as it is not in keeping with the size cf Rock. Island, and cer tainiy is not such a building as a company that has been granted valu able privileges that have been given to the Terminil company should construct. The council has taken the proper move It has been rumored that those who are responsible for the disgrace ful structure will try to save it on the pretense that it is a warehouse and n it a depot, this should make no differ ence, as the building is, regardless of what it may be stvled, a disgrace in appearance to the surroundings which has cost the city f 20.000 to insure. I he Argls does not believe any new rail road coming in here will desire it to remain as an evidence of its ideas of the requirements of the city of Rock Island or as representative of the spirit and tendency of the corpora tion that acquired it. It is an eye sore and srould be removed. Tht waterworks committee was au thorized to purchase 15 meter', the same to be used on premises where. in the opinion of the committee, the citv is not receiving sufficient reve nue for the amount of water used Aid. Law head stated an investigation showed in one instance f 27 per year was paid, where by rights the city should have received $IM). Site For the City. Proposals for a site on which to erect buildings for city purposes have been invited, the bins to be opened Dec. 27. Aid. H. L. Wheelan stated the special committee appointed on the matter had held a meeting and heard from different parties having desirable property for sale, and he ex pected in the neighborhood ol one hundred propositions would be re ceived. The purpose is to secure a site between bixtecnth and iwenty- fourth streets and between becond and Sixth avenues, and when the mu nicipality shall feel financially able erect a citv hall thereon, in the mean time the property to be put to such uses as the city may need it for. Property holders in the neighbor hood are complaining against a track that the Burlington railway has across First avenue between fourteenth and Fifteenth streets, which was laid to haul material for the court house con stiuction with the understanding that when the building was completed the track was to be removed. But the com pan v has thus far failed to com plv with this agreement, and the council has been asked to or,der the removal of the track. Clean the Alleys. Aid. II. D. Elwell, in presenting a resolution ordering the street super erintendent to make repairs m an alley in the Sixth ward, made a state' ment in which there is probably more truth than .poetry that no .-mall amount of the sickness prevailing is due to the uncleanly condition of the alleys, which he said, in some locali ties, are almost impassable, and should receive the immediate at tention of the health department. The I'OKtal Gets to Klondike. The Postal Telegraph-Cable com pany announces that it is now pie pared to accept telegrams for and forward 'the since to the following points in the Klondike countrv Glacier, Log Cabin, Middle Like, Shops. Skagway and Summit in Alas ka; Bennett. in'British Columbia, and Baribou Crossing. Diwson City, Five Finfrets. Fort Selkirk. Hootalinqua. Lower Labarge. Miles Canon. Tagish. ind White Horse in Northwest Terri tory. Messages are accepted with the understanding that they will be transmitted by telegraph to Seattle. Wash.. Vancouver, B. C, or Vic toria, B. C. thence forwarded by first steamer to Skagway, and thence trans mitted 'over government telegraph lines to destination. Holiday Kates. The C. R- I. & P. railway will Dec. 23. 24, 25, 30 and 31 and Jan. 1 sell round trip tickets to all points on their line within 200 miles at a rate of a fare and one-third for the round tiip. Tickets good for return up to and including Jan. 2. An editor prints his paper to give his patrons the news of the day and for the money there is in it. He is presumed to know of what be writes. and he generally does. When he writes as he does in the Leader-Couri er. Osceola Mills, Fa., without fee or boie of reward, that "Chamberlain's Cough Remedy acts magically, and we have found none better in our household. If you have a cough, try it," it may be accepted as au honest expression, worthy of credence. For sale by all druggists. COMING NUPTIAL EVENTS. Gnnnsr Swan and Mlw Etta Williams to Marry Doe. 87. Invitations have been issued for the wedding of Gunnar Swan, of Moline, and Miss Etta Williams, of Rock Isl and, at 8 o'clock Wednesday, Dec. 27, at the home of the bride s parents. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Williams, 2509 Eighth-and-a-half avenue. The bridal party for the wedding of oliss Ollie Ray and Justus K. luckis. which takes nlace Christmas day at Christ church, Moline, will comprise the following: Miss May Hepburn, maid of honor: Percy Scott, Gales- burg, best man; Miss HaUie Wood- yatt and Miss Helen Moorehead bridesmaids, and Will Haire and O:to Mowry, ushers. PERSONAL AND SOCIAL. O. L. Benway is home for the holi days. William Roth was in Muscatine ves terday. County Treasurer P. F. Cox is in Port Byron today. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Murray were in Chicago yesterday. F. W. Freeman has recovered after a 3-weeks' illness. J. G. Smith is out todiv after a struggle with the grip. Capt. George Reed was in the city yesterday from button. H. R. Brastield, of Uniouville, Mo., was in the city yesterday. Hugh Shannon, of LeClaire, was a Rock Island visitor yesterday. L. W. Berrv, division supsiiatend- ent, and J A. Carnev, master me chanic, of the Burlington, were in the city today. Mr. and Mrs. H- D. Blakemore gave a birthday party yesterday afterno .n at their home on Nineteenth street for their twin daughters, Ruth and Clara C. J. Searle is in Springfield at tending another meeting of the trus tees of the Western Normal school It is thought the trustees will suc ceed in locating the school this time. Mr. and Mrs Joseph Rosenheld and Fred R. Loeb, of this city, and Mrs. 1 lllie Sternberg, of St. Paul, com posed a party that left this morning to attend the wedding of Abe Rosen held of.thiscity, and Miss Bertha Phil- lipson at Varsaw, Ind , Ihursday. Ci'y Treasurer K. T. Anderson is back from his visit to Springheld. He did not bring back the $20,000 that has accumulated there to the credit of Rock Island, being informed that a resolution of the citv council would bj necessary to pull down" the stake. The required action was taken by the council Ust night. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Nutting, 2845 Eighth avenue, had a happy celebra tiou of the 20th an ni versa v of their marriage at their home, last evening inviting a number of friends to join them in an appropriate observance cf the occasion. Refreshments were served and the hours whiled away in a most enjoyable manner. Mr. and Mrs. Nutting were made the recipients of a number of handsome presents. Karly Closing at I'ostofflce. Commencing with the first of the year, and following the custom cf most first-class postoffices through out the country, the delivery and stamp windows at the Rock Island postoltice will close at 7 o clock each evening. Ine money order window will confine to close at 5 in the even ing, and the register window at 6. For the rema'nder of this week, how ever, the stamp and general delivery windows win oe open until o p. m and Saturday evening until 9, this, as heretofore stated, being in order to ac commodate the holiday business. Uen. Ciendenin s Successor. Col. George W. Moulton. of Chi cago, who commanded the 2d Illinois during the war, has been appointed nspector general to succeed Gen. William Ciendenin, of Moline. The position has been vacant since May, when Gen. Ciendenin was appointed to command the 3d brigade. HOWLING BRKEZKS. Bowling. Dec. 18. John Norton killed three coons last week. John Scarr went to town Friday. Robert Young went to Rock Inland Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. John .Morton went to Muscatine, Iowa, on a visit. Ed Coyne and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. William Scarr. Mrs. Curtis B. Ellis and family cel ebrated her mother's 68th birthday Thursday. Mrs. John Derrick, who was visit Dg friends in Rock Island, returned home Wednesday. A Frightful Blander Will often cause a horrible burn scald, cut or bruise. Bucklen's Ar nica Salve, the best in the world, will kill the pain and promptly heal it, cures old sores, fever sores, ulcers, boils, felons, corns, all skin erur- ions. Best pile cure on earth. Only 25 cents a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by Hartz & Ullemeyer. Farm For Kent. The Henderson farm, near mouth of Turkey hollow, two mile below Milan 'acres of which 115 acres s bottom land, cultivated, remainder pasture, will be rented for one vear or term of years. Cl rtis & Ccrtis. Rock Island, 111 A Card. rhelp's "4-C" Couah. Cold and Croup cure is guaranteed. It cures chronic cases. It is out of the old rut. For asthma and all other lung troubles take "4-C." The Harper House pharmacy. Try Ver-E-To At Charles Ullemeyer'a. DOINGS OF WOODMEN Representatives of Various De partments Hold Sepa rate Meetings. THEY DISCUSS WORK AND PLANS. Committees Appointed to Report to the Convention Tomorrow General Debate on the Reserve Food Trjersm of the Entertainment to be Given In Honor of the Dt legates. State lecturers, deputy head pbysi cians and editors, in attendance at the convention of Modern Woodmen officials, held sepirate meetings this morning for the cansi leratien of mat- ttrs pertaining to their respective de pjrtments, cash appointii g a commit tee with instructions to report to the main body tomorrow. The session last night was resolved into a general debate on the reserve fund, whether or not the plan of coa ducting the society should be changed Papers were read this afternoon on "Prohibited Occupations, by Direct or B. D. Smith, with discussion bv Samuel McKee and J. N. Menzie Our Literary Department,' J. F. Kg.in, with discussion bv Dr. W. M Hunt and Frank N. Bush; Our State Journals," P. G. Chubbic, with diS' cussion by George Robinson and Bar ney Harris. An Evening; of Pleasure. Giffen's Entertainment company has been engaged by the local Woodmen camps to furnish the program tomor row night at Harper's theatre at the entertainment and reception to be given in honor of the visiting omcials Aside from the program of musical and literary selections there will be sever u speeches. Ihe address of welcome will be delivered bv Hon. William Jackson, of Rock Island, and the response will be made bv H. E. Whalen, of Madison. Wis There will also be short talks bv Rev. Thomas Martin, of Baldwin, Kas. ; Lieut. Gov J. M. Devine, LaMoure, N. D. ; Rev J. I. Farlev. Panora, la.; R. E. John son, Lincoln. Neb., and T. S. Scanlon, Huntington, W. Va. The following newspaper men are attending at the meeting: 1'. G.Chub- Wic, Beloit, Kan; Birney Harris Omaha; Harry Franklin, St. Paul; Dr. W. M. Hunt. Columbus, Ohio; George Robinson, Elgin, 111.; D C. Zink Hairisburg. Pa. ; A. G. Kelly Minne- npolis; f. U. Nan lt.tlder and J. b, Egan, Rock I-land. Season's Cat. The season's cut at the Rock Island and Ukivenport saw mills of Weyer haueser & Den k man n was as follows Rock Inland. 32,500,000 feet of lum ber, 5,668,000 shingles. 8.455.000 of lath and 123 900 picktes; Davenport 24.600,000 feet of lumber, 5.702.000 lath, 4,722 000 shingles and 57,000 pickets. California. Now is the time to commence figur ing on a California trip. The C, R. I. & P. railway is in a position to sell you tickets by a number of different routes and give the privilege of going out one wav and returning another. Through tourist cars from Rock Island to San Francisco via either Colorado Springs or Ft. Worth. Round trip tickets good for nine mouths with stop-over privileges both going and returning, now on sale. or full in formation call or write to S. F. Boyd, general agent, Davenport, or h. II Plummer, ticket agent. Rock Island For Christmas. Largest stock of ice skates in the city, 50 cents up to $3. Only stock of roller skates, full ball bearing club. Duplicate whist boards and cards. Golf clubs. Golf balls. Caddy bags. Boxing gloves. Punching bags. Foot balls. Gymnasium supplies. Basket balls. Phonographs (cheap). Records, 20 cents, while they last. Sweaters. Bicycles. Bicycle sundries. Gas" lamps, etc. Spescek, 1730 Second avenue. Art Exhibition. Miss Helen R. Piatt has on sale each afternoon, and also teaches water col ors and art novelties of all kinds for gifts. Children taught carefully. Orig inal pictures of "Historic Old iort Armstrong." with cave and lirst bridge. Call at 606 Eighteenth street. Visitation Aoademy. Academy of the Visitation, conduct ed by the sisters of the Visitation 9.939 Fifth nvpnnn Rnplr lalanrl Tha academic, preparatory and kinder ten aeparimems oi ine new academy are now opened to Students. Superior advantages in music, art, elocution, physical culture and the languages. Notice. Our store will be open cveninirs until Christmas. A. J. Smith & Sox, Davenport. fir 'nf 1 1 a nrtv i'l no vrnn ' J - - I- seems eiecially adapted to the needs of the children. Pleasant to take; snnthin" in its influence: it i t h remedy of all remedies for every form iy Marshall & risner. aruggi6ts. Try Vff-E-To At Charles Uilemeyer's. OA Bears the 8igasts3tf f Ita lad Ya Vnt ntwaw Bosztt L. S. McCabe & Co. AGENTS FOR Holiday Handkerchiefs Just opened for this sale, 75 dozen Men's Initial Handkerckiefs at 10c. Cbildrens' fancy Handkerchiefs, fancy boxes, at 25c and 19c per box. Ladies' and Childrens' fancy and plain Hndkerchiefs from f 1 down to lc. 1,000 dozen Handkerchiefs, cheap est we have ever shown, all to be sold this week. Books! Bonks! Belated Books. 500 holiday volumes, should have been here sii weeks ago, came on Saturday. Two items from the lot show how we treat them: 100 copies beautiful gilt edition of the famous Henty Books, including tales of the Boer-English Wars, the fine 75c kind, will go quick at 25c. Other famous stories "Prince of the House of David;" "Story of an African Farm;" "Black Beauty," etc., only 10c. Toys! Toys! The basement toy bazaar Is filled with (rood things for the last week Hi varietv of dolls, chairs, beds, cradles and swings, at justi.io, 25. Fine hard wood dining tables. 65c. Hundreds of do Is at 5i'c, ibo, c. l'.'c, I5e, 10m. 5c. Doll hats at 15c. All the 50c mechanical toy s. 25c. "e. S5c. 25c. Snoo tiles 47c. Boys' hsrdw.md desk with blackboard Wc. White enameled bureaus three drawers and mirror. S7c While they last, hardwood. Iron shod, solid built Clipper sleds C3c; use to a customer. 25ir. Rubber BtaTDps. printinsr presses, trunks, tool chests, puns- Baores of ail Hinds and the thous and other iovs which make the child happy, are here In great variety at the always lowest prices to be found anywhere. Holiday Dress Goods. While they last, 50 line imported. L. S. McCabe (2 Co. 1720, 1722, 1724, 172C, 1728 Second Avenue. Annex, 219 Eighteenth St Holiday Gifts for Men. Its Easy fo Trade Here. The pi ices are low. The articles are guaranteed. The display large. It ii an interesting store to visit. Neckwear. Colored Shirts. Fancy Suspenders. Sweaters. Jersey Office Coats. Holiday Umbrellas. Oxford Mulllers. Puff Scarfs. Men's Fancy Vests. Canes. Night Robes. Boys' Reefers. Ways Mufflers. Boys' Suits. Adlen Gloves. Adlen Mittens. Silk Handkccdhiefs.' Suit Cases. Oxford Valises. Club Bags. SOWMERS LaVELLE. 1804 Second Avenue one Price. Holiday Hints. Diamond Rings. Opal Rings. Ruby Rings. Emerald Rings. Turquoise rings. Amethyst Rings. Brooches. Lace Pins, fiold Pens. Sterling and Plated Silverware, Ladies' Solid Gold Watches. Ladies' Gold Filled Watches. Gents' Solid Gold Watchee. Gtnts' Gold Filled Watches. FRED THE UP-TO-DATE JEWELER AND Phil S. . vi- fb .iir!- i Telephone 1276 SANTA CLAUS. Jewelry for Presents. Headquarters for sterling silver novelties, tine watches, rings, brooch es, chains, etc. Ladies' handsome chatelaine watches, solid silver, jew eled movements, fully guaranteed, at 5. (A beautiful present for $5.) A variety of solid silver and fine gold plated cuff buttons, up to 75c, special for Christmas gifts, while they last 25c. Thousands of beautiful silver nov elties, solid gold jewelry, watches, tableware, etc., at prices away below any competition. Christmas Art Needlework. While they last, 10 dozen assorted pillow tops, slipper rases and table covers, worth 75c. $1. f 1.25 and fl.50. for a quick sale we say 48c. Yes, 48c, only 4Sc for choice of these tine art pieces worth up to fl.50. 300 lamp mats, value 15c, quick at 2c. 1.000 rolls Dennison's imported crepe paper, at per roll, 9c. Apples, pears, banauas, etc., (fine imitation of the real thing) at 5c. Dozens of couch pillows and odd pieces of fancy work marked at half price to close out this week. Ribbon Ottering. 1,000 pieces No 1 all silk gros grain and satin ribbons, pinks, blues, and all choice color.', full pieces a', per piece, 12c. Dress Patterns. Black and plin and fancy colored novelties, especially suited for holiday guts, wnne taey last, these fl2, 10, f 9 and $8 drcsj patterns at about nan price, fo. Scarf Pins. Cut! Buttons. Earrings. Ladies' Watch Chains. Gents' Watch Chains. Silver Novelties. Opera Glasses. Gold Pens. Cut Glass Toilet Sets. Manicure Set?, (iold Headed Canes. Clocks. This is only a partial list of the many be lu ll ful things to be found at BLEUER, OPTICIAN. 1708 SECOND AVENUL The Baking Pan and Range and other articles of hardware will play prominent parts in the prepara tions of the HOLIDAY FEAST, and if you want them of tine quality and moderate price, better select them from those in our stock. We have a floe assortment of sea sonable goods. Guns and Ammunition! WUcher, 303 Twentieth Stmt,