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TIIE ARGTIS, .THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1G, 1905. J! 3 g If you want it If you want it 1U 5 If you want it Good and Quick Order Here. Look at these Prices: 10 Bars Santa Claus, Lennox or Swift Pride soap 13 bars Etna Soap White Hoop Holland Herring, keg Three nice Mackertl 4 lbs Im ported Anchovies . . . Walter Baker's Chocolate, per lb . . 1 lb Shredded Cocoanut ..25C ..59c 25c 25c 29c ..15c 17c ... 5c 25c ;25c 25c 15c 25c 25c 0 0 1 lb Calumet q Baking Powder Head Rice, per lb 3 large packages Parlor Matches 1 . . . Sour or Dill Pickles, per gallon Sour Pickle?, per gallon Sauer Kraut, per gahon Olives, per quart Uncolored Japan Tea, per lb Java & Mocha flfl Coffee, per lb. 23c, 4 lbs for I . UU 10 lbs. fresh Rolled o c 5fc Oats UU Yeast Foam, per . Pkg 3c SHE LB S ' 15he Populaa-, Pioneer Cash Grocery. o ocooooooooo i : 1 1 OPENING Spring Bunlap ...Mats... Satardey, Feb. 18, 1905. We Are Sole Agents THE LONBON M. C. RICE, Prop. Good. Qviick. 25c X. Y. Cream Cheese, per lb 2 quarts Xavy Beans 10c sack Salt 15c 15c 5c ... ..25c 25c 5c 5c 45c I5c 25c 25c 25c 25c 25c 25c 5c 25c 3 cans 1 lb Salmon 3 cans 3 lb Black Beans 3 lb can ithubard 3 lb can Beets Star Tobacco, per lb 2 bars Trilby Toilet Soap 3 packages 1 lb Seeded Jlaisina .... 3 packages 1 lb Cleaned Currants .. 4 lbs Whole Apricots 7 lbs . Prunes 3 lbs Dried Peaches 4 lbs Dried Apples Baking Soda. 1 lb. Pkg 3 lb. can Ham or Veal Loaf ooooooooooooooo REV. MACKIN DEAD Beloved Priest of St. Joseph's Church Called at 2:30 This Afternoon. BEEN FAILING FOR A YEAR Sixty-four. Years of Age Was a Dean . of the Peoria Catholic -; Diocese. Very Rev. Dean Thomas Mackin, the well-known priest, pastor of St. Jos eph's Roman Catholic church and a lean of Peoria diocese, died at 2:30 :his afternoon at hid home on Second avenue. Had Bm KalllnK for Tear. Father Mackin had been failing for upwards ol a year. For-two months he lad been ocfined to his room. He re- VERY REV. DEAN THOMAS MACKIN. turned home and took to iiis bed after a consultation held by Dr. J. B. Mur phy, the Chicago specialist, who pro nounced his disease incurable, although Father Mackin was pot apprised of his actual condition until Friday of last week.Father- Joseph -KelTTT'of St. Mary's church. Moline, was selected to convey to him the. message that he must die, as all had been done for him within the jower of science .and medi cine. Father Mackin accepted the sit uation with calm resignation, and forthwith called about him those of his household and gave instructions, even to the minutest detail, for the arrange ments for his funeral. Since Thursday of last week the patient had had only lucid intervals, and had been losing ground gradually. I'opulnr an Vrlmt iind itizt-u. Few men in the city enjoyed a wider or more popular acquaintance than did the dead priest. Aside from his spir itual duties, to which he was earnest ly attached, he took an active interest in the welfare of his city and in public matters generally, both local, state and national. He was a man whose range of worldly knowledge was wide to an extraordinary degree. He was a pa triotic citizen in the highest sense of of the word, and was ever ready with his word and effort to contribute his IMjrtion in fostering any measure fur the advancement of his locality and his people. He had a state reputation as an orator, and on many occasions has stirred largo audiences in Rock Island with his eloquence and logic. He took a keen interest in the welfare of his parish and those who comprised it, and even in his later years, when his own health forbade him leaving his home, he would not neny his presence at the side of those in sickness or dis tress. Mnnl Cloxe t 11 U l'rplr. He was a man of a big heart and large sympathies. He was essentially optimistic in his view of life, and al ways had a word of encouragement for those who were in despair or in need of counsel or guidance. He remained close to his parishioners, and did much in the way of quiet charity, and to wards the upbuilding of the people cf his own religious belief. He was a man whom it -wa.i.good for one to know. Young anil iI knew Father Mackin. On his daily walks through the busi ness sections of the city he never was so occupied but ' what he could Mop for a hearty handshake and a cheering word for his friends. All admired him for his intellectual qualities, respected him for his religious zeal, and loved him for his kindly and sympathetic uat ure. !allr of Ireland. Thomas Mackin was the son of Dan iel and Ann Mackin. He was horn in County Armagh. Ireland. .Tan. t. JSJ. His rudimenraiy education was re ceived in the government schools of his native country. At lf he becam" a teacher in the schools. He followed that vocation fr one y-ar. when he -et out for America, settliug In Ice land. 111., where he and his brofJier James engaged in the general mer chandising and land and commission business. The father of the boys ac companied them to Inland, where he H.l. their mother having passed away in Ireland. James and Thomas thrived in their enterprise at Inland, but the 'alter was not content to devote his I.'fe to commercial pursuits. He crav 'd Kn-.iwledse. and his naturally stud ious bent developed a desire for the priesthood. With a view to fitting himself for holy orders he entered Notre Dame univerpity.'butrernalneJ there only part of one term wben he ?hansed to Georgetown university, Washington. Graduate at Head of Clana. Here he acquired his classical train ing, graduating in 1S71 at the head ot 'lis class. His diploma was conferred ipon him by Gen. William Tecumseh herman. The year of his graduation the young man was made a Bachelor it Arts, and in 1SSS the university con ferred upon him the degree of Master of-Arts. After leaving Georgetown, :he young man returned to St. Mary's, Baltimore,-for his theological training, and his ordination to the priesthood took place at Chicago. Aug. IS, 18T4. Immediately afterward he was assign ed by Bishop Foley to the assistant pastorate of Sr. Patrick's church, in that city. He remained at St. Patrick's three years, and then was transferred to Lena, III., where, under his direc tion there were placed a church and six missions. 1 Cornea to Rork Inland la 1S7T. In September. 1S77, Father Mackin :ame to Rock Island to become rector of St. Joseph's churcii, succeeding Father Joseph Rolls, the latter dying in Chicago. Accompanying Father Mackin te'. Rock Island were his two nieces. Misses Mary and Sarah Mack in, to' whom he was tenderly devoted, and who remained members of his household until their marriage, the former having since become Mrs. Charles A. Plamondon, of Chicago, and the latter Mrs. Thomas A. Dolly, of Rock Island. Ten years ago Father Mackin was elevated by Bishop J. L. Spalding to a deanship. his territory embracing the counties of Rock Island, Mercer and Henry. He was what is know ecclesiastically as an irremov able rector, and would be a member of the council whose duty it would be to nominate candidates for the bishopric in the event of the naming of a successor to the present head of the diocese. Leave I'arinb Free of Debt. Father Mackin leaves his parish entirely free of indebtedness, and in possession of such valuable property as the church. Fourteenth street and Second avenue, the property adjoin ing on the west and south; the parish school, on Second avenue, opposite the church, which was built under the supervision of Father Mackin about 2i years ago. and Calvary ceme tery, in South Rock Island. He was largely instrumental in the location here of St. Anthony's hospital by the Franciscan sisters and the Villa do Chantarby the Sisters of the Visita tion. Surviving Father Mackin are a brother iii Ireland and a sister in Her shey. Neb. Since the death of Daniel Mackin. a nephew of the dead priest, the former's widow. Mrs. Grace Mack in. and her daughter. Miss Miriam Mackin, have been members of Father Mackin's household. FLYING BLADE CUTS OFF MAN'S HAND Severin Hartmann Maimed in Pe liar Accident at Ar senal. Severin Harttnan. Jr., of Davenport, had his left band completely fevered at the arsenal this afternoon. The unfortunate man was working at his trade, that of carpenter, when a blade from a molding machine, 50 feet away, becoming loosened, was sent flying through the air and struck him on the left arm, cutting off the hand. Dr. G. G. Craig of this city attended him and he was removed to St. Luke's hospital. Mr. Hartmann some time ago lost two fingers on the same hand. PERSONAL POINTS. R. J. Waters is in Chicago on busi ness. Mrs. Mary Allsbro, of Clinton, is vis iting friends here. Mrs. N. W. Meyer, of Denver, Colo., is the guest of Rock Island friends. A. G. and Guy Tyler, of Muscatine, called on Rock Island friends yester day. A. N. liort, of Beloit, Wis., head banker of the Woodman society is in the city. (J. G. McNide, president of the First National Bank, of Mason City, Iowa, is in RocK Island today. Ralph E. Johnson, supreme organ izer of the Woodman society, from Lincoln, Neb., is in the city today. A. D. Huesing, of this city, delivered an address Tuesday evening at the an nual banquet of the Manufacturers' and Dealers' club of the brewers and lxttlers in honor of the Illinois State Hot tiers' association, at Chicago. Mr. Huesing is president of the former or ionization. A Touching Story. Is the saving from death, of the baby girl of George A. Eykr, Cumberland Ml. Ho writes: "At the age of 11 month, our little girl was in declining health, with serious throat trouble, arid two physicians gave her up. Wt were almost in despair, when we re solved to try Dr. King's New Discov ery for Consumption. Coughs and Colds. The first bottle gave relief; after taking four bottles she was cured, and is now in perfect health." Never fails to relieve and cure a cough or cold. At Hartz & Uilcniycr's drug store, r.o cents and $1 guaranteed Trial bottle free. That Tickling in the Throat. One minute aftfr taking One Minute Cough Cure that tickling in the throat is gone. It acts in the throat not the stomach. Harmless good for chil dren. SoM by U druggist3. GRALLE RETIRES Ex-Sheriff Closes Deal to Ex change Livery Stocks for Dakota Land. WILL NOT LEAYETHE COUNTY Establishments in Rock Island Moline Will Probably Be Closed Up. and Former Sheriff L. F. Cralle has prac tically concluded a deal by which he will go out of the livery business in Rock Island and Moline. Mr. Cralle has been identified with the business n Moline for 24 years and for nine years in Rock Island. His establish ments have been managed under the name of Cralle & Co., though be has been sole owner. : r- Stocks in both -livery ; stables have been traded for a tract of 1,040 acres of land near Alpena, Sr D. .Mr. Cralle does not intend leaving this vicinity, having other interests here, but will continue to reside in Moline and lease out his newly acquired land. Will Probably ( Ioae, The parties securing the livery ?tocks are land agents and it is not known what they will do with their end of the deal. A representative wi'l be here next week and probably will sell out the property for cash, thus in all Jikelihood. closing up the business here. Mr. Cralle's lease cm the property he occupies In Moline has expired but he will . hold the old Tindall barn on Third avenue in this city, which he has occupied for the past five years, till the middle of the summer. The con tract for carrying the mail in this city which was secured last year for a per iod of four years, will not be affected. MRS. SIMON LEWIS HOSTESS Surprised by Trl-City Friends at Heme, 1524 Ninth Avenue. A company of about 50 friends gath ered last evening ami perpetrated a neat surprise on Mrs. Simon Ix.'wis, 1524 Ninth avenue.. Those present included guests from Davenport and Moline as well as from this city. The evening was pleasantly spent with mu sic and cards. Piano solos were ren dered by the Misses Anna Goldman, Esther Morris' and Sarah Cohon. An elaborate supper was served. The guests persented Mrs. Iwis with three beautiful pieces of cut glass as a remembrance of the event. OBITUARY. Alex Shaw died this morning at 2:: o'clock at the home, 3'7 Fourth ave nue, after an illness of six weeks with a complication of diseases. Mr. Shaw, who was 42 years of age, was a native of Scotland. He had resided in Hock Island for about two years, and wa. employed as a printer at the Standard Table Oil Cloth company. He is sur vived by his wife, In this city, a broth er in North Adams, Mass., and a sister in Scotland. The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock from the home. The remains of Dennis Hartsook ar rived in this city yesterday afternoon from Saline county. Mo., and were plac ed in the vault at the Chippiannock cemetery to await burial. Mr. Hart sook. who was formerly a resident here, was 75 years of age. Death was due to pneumonia. He leaves a number of relatives in Davenport. Nicholas Durbin. a long time settler of the county and prominent in the up per end, died yesterday at his home in Cordova. GUMBER WILL IS PROBATED Hampton Man Provided for Division of Property Among Children. The will of the lato Nicholas Gum her. of Hampton, was filed this morn ing for probate in the county court. The will provides that fl.O'if) each shall be given to the son. Albert Gum ber. and to the daughter, Mrs. Minnie Baehrnan. and $1,100 to the son, And rew Cumber, and to the daughter. Mr. Dana Coyne. The remainder of the property is to be divided equally among the children. John Schafer, Jr., of Port Hyron. is named as execu tor of the will. When You Have a Cold. The first action when you have a cold should be to relieve the lungs. This is best accomplished by the free use of Chamberlain's Cough remedy. This remedy liquefies the tough mucous and causes its expulsion from the air cells of the lunKS. produces a free expector ation, and opens the secretions. A complete cure soon follows. For sale by all leading druggists. Give Your Stomach a Rett. Your food must be properly digested and assimilated to be of any value to you. If your stomach Is weak or dis eased take Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. It digests what you eat and gives th9 stomach a rest, enabling it to recuper ate, take on new life and grow strong again. Kodol cures pour stomach, gas, bloating, heart palpitation and all di gestive diyordcrs. Sold by all drug gists. , Regulates the fc'omach and bowels, heal and soth-8 th little ones' khji achs and gives them a healthful and natural sleep. Hollister's Rocky Moun tain Tea is th9 children's benefactor. 33 cents. T. H. Thomas pharmacy. Did you get up with a headache? Bad taste in your mouth? Not much appetite for breakfast? Tongue coated ? Then you have too much bile in your system. Wake up your liver and get rid of some of this bile. Ayer's Pills! Ayer s Pills! Sold for CCCOOOOOTOOOOOCCOCOOCOOCCX:OOCOOCOCOOOOOXX30009COOCO( M We Could 3rove To yoi that wo could save you from 10 to 20 per cent on FURNITURE. CARPETS AND STOVES : 'Toil would doubtless give us your trade.- wouldn't you? Well, if you will give us a call give us an opportunity to show the line and quote you prices, you will readily see that we are right. The New Line of Go-Carts is the Biggest and Best thet you'll find in Davenport. The Spring Line of Carpets R.ug's, Linoleums Are all ready for you to look at. Get posted on spring val- ' ' ues now; we shall be gla I to go through the line with yuu. Davenport Furniture & Carpet Company. 5! THE LEADING HOME FURNISHERS. c ' ' .' 123-125 West Third Street. Davenport. Iol. 8 OCO0OCOCXXJOCX5OCOOOOOOOOOOC r Cold Weaklier VI a Res Low Prices We Can Give You in Men's Overcoats Great Bargains at Boys' Overcoats at Just HaJf Price. Boys Knee Pants Suits. $6 Suits for 4 50 $5 Suits for T 7C SpMMERiS & LA VELLE, I8i4 Second Avenue. Rock Island. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN THE SOUTH? DO YOIT CARn TO KNOW OF TUB MARVELOUS IJKVKLOI'MENT NOV GOING ON IN THE GREAT CENTRAL SOUTH? OF INNl'MHR W.LK OPPOR TI NITIKH FOR YOUNG M UN' OR OLD ONUS TO GROW RICH? Do you want to know about rich farming lands, fertile, well located, on a Trunk Line Railroad, which will produce two, three and four crops from the same field each year, and which can be purchased at very low prices and on easy terms? About stock raising where the extreme of winter feed ing is but fcix (G) short weeks? Of places where truck growing and fruit raising yield enormous returns each year? Of a land where you can live out of doors every day in the year? Of opportunities for establishing profit able manufar f uring Industries; of rich mineral locations, and splendid bus iness openings? If you want to know tho details of any or all of tbes write me. I will gladly advise yon fully and truthfully. G. A. PARK, General Immigration and Industrial Agent. , LOUISVILLE & NASHVILLE RAILROAD CO., LOUISVILLE, KY. over sixty years. J.O.lrtrCo., WWII l. KM. CXJOOOOGOOOCOOOCOOCC $1 Suits for 3.00 2.25 3 Suits for