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THE ARGUS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1900. 5 5 O O & O O 0 o o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Best Route To California WHY NOT HAVE A DELIGHTFUL CALIFORNIA CLIMATE ALL THIS WINTER IN YOUR HOME? THE EXPENSE OF PUTTING IN ONE OF "OUR OWN" HOT WATER HEATING I PLANTS IS NO MORE THAN THE COST OF ONE TRIP, AND THEN YOU CAN HAVE THIS DELIGHTFUL, EVEN TEMPERATURE AND HEALTHFUL ATMOSPHERE EVERY WINTER IN THE FUTURE WITHOUT EXTRA COST. COLD WEATHER HAS NOT COME YET. YOU CAN STILL HAVE THE APPARATUS PUT IN IN PLENTY OF TIME AND ENJOY ITS USE BEFORE SPRING COMES. WE HAVE EVERYTHING ON HAND TO DO THE WORK. NO WAITING, PROMPT SERVICE, SATISFACTORY WORK. TELEPHONE OR CALL ON US AND GET OUR ESTI MATEIT COSTS YOU NOTHING. Allen, Mvers & Company Go To ROCK ISLAND FUEL CO., For the Best COAL BOTH PHONES. COKE WOOD Office 23d St. and 3d Ave. IS MADE PLAINER City Engineer Treichler Explains Storm Drain Proposition to Objectors. CONTENTION ON BOUNDARIES Meeting Held in Lower Portion -of City -Committee Presents Resolution to the Board. SPECIAL II II l II I 1 B wm COAT SALE Keep Dry, You Have a Chance j iu uu au n ur Acinic; nuucy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 HAIff CO A TS TKoct HtjLve Sold rd 0 Are Worth, vip lo $15 for (0)98 Window Fill of Them. Take a. Look. Sffi JSP YOU KNOW US. 15he MB ON M. C. RICE, Prop. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Daylight seems to be ahead of the proposition to construct a s?wer and storm drain In the southwestern por tion of the city and the end of groping in the darkness lias about come. At the meeting of the board of local im provenients held at the city hall this morning for the purpose of hearing ob jections and securing a concensus of opinion it was agreed to extend the territory and the east boundary line will be Twenty-fourth street, instead of Twenty-second and from that line the taxed territory will extend both north and west to the river. To (oiiiniltttM. Further business in this connection will be transacted with the board by committees from the five wards involv ed. A meeting will be held Friday night with these representatives, who were chosen by those present from the various wards as follows: First ward John Holzhammcr, John Kolloff. II. F. Grot he. ' Second ward William Ackerman. II O. Hudson. Ci. Ueddig. Third ward B. I). Connelly. II. C. Fricke, Robert Mogler. Fourth ward M. M. Sturgeon. G. M. Habcock. Edward Uleucr. Fifth ward James McXamara, M. II. Sexton. John Looney. The various objections were pretty horoughly aired in the meeting, but. he unanimity of belief apparent that he improvement is absolutely neces sary to the welfare of the city as voic ed I j all the conflicting interests gives "ncouragement to those who have the matter in charge officially. Thougn here are differing ideas as to how the sewer snoum be mint ana pain ior here is no difference of opinion that should be built. Objtft to llountlnriex. A number from the first objected to the boundaries- of the district mapped out as receiving the benefits and de sired that it be increased, some sug gesting north to the river and others as far east as Thirtieth street. Some argued that the city ought to build the entire system of mains by general tax ation. But few advanced the view that they would not. be benefited in some manner. l nere were oojeeuous also to the proposition to build the laterals? to the additions that have r.o j sewer connections as part of the gener al system on the ground that it com plicated the making up of a fair as- swering questions aided much in the success of the meeting. There was some personal bitterness manifested which culminated when one well known professional man peeled his coat and offered to meet another equally well known professional man "outside." Of course the rashness of tfiese parties was pointed out and later there were apologies and explanations. The meeting on the whole was as peaceable as could be expected where so many varying Interests were repre sented and the better understanding all around that resulted cannot fail to help the project from this time on. I.owrr Kuil I'roteMtM. AtHhe meeting of those interested in the First and Second wards held in the quarters of the Rock Island Atheltic club last evening, where the resolution above referred to was adopted, there was something gained in the way of education. It was evident that there VILLAGE SERVICES Rock Island Y. M. C. A. to Con duct Young Men's Day Meet ings Next Sunday, LOCAL MEN THE SPEAKERS ivietnoaist and baptist Churches in Union Gathering Mammoth Cave Subject at Boys' Meeting. The Rock Island Y. M. C. A. will conduct Young Men's day services at Reynolds next Sunday, at the Metho dist and Baptist churches. General were many there who were not aware Secretary A. L.. Burnett and of the conditions surrounding the prop- Hope Thompson will be the speak ers, and these men will occupy the pul- osition of the construction, of a storm drain. Some thought that it was a scheme of some of the people in the upper end of the city to have their property drained at the expense of the lower end, but learned that the same objections are coming from the upper end that they are making themselves. Some thought their assessments were to run as high as $lio a lot, but they learned that the maximum would be $(( and by some in position to pass judgment it is said that it will not ex ceed $30. Some apparently had been wholly misinformed on the matter and rhe people and the aldermen came to understand each other better. It lo'liliiiKr MnkeN i:.d:i nation As chairman of the sewer committee and a representative of the First ward m the council Aid. Hlochlinger was called ujon to explain the propo sition and to answer numerous ques tions that were forthcoming from his people. It was plain that the people of the lower end of the city want the sew er and storm drain, but they want it paid for by general and not by special taxation. Aid. Biochlinger explained that if it must be built by general taxation, it never would be built. He admitted that the Fifth av cnue sewer was constructed in that manner, and some of the debt is hang ing on the city today. He stated fur ther that all other improvements were stopped to put in that sewer, but that the aldermen would not and could not consent to a repetition of that proceed ing in this case. I'rwlmlfd ly Debt He showed how the present debt, of the city is to the limit that prevents the Issuance of bonds and that, this must be reduced by a great amount be fore any such great undertaking as this could be accomplished by general tax at ion. It was further explained that the cost as estimated by the city engineer is about $211).000. and that of that the city's portion .wllj be about one-third, o i$ is assured iim practically $7.00u of the total- cos will" be assessed against the city as a whole to come out pits at the two Reynolds churches in the morning. Sunday afternoon a men'si meeting will be held, and Hope Thompson will deliver an address. In the evening a joint service wiil be held by the two churches, and will be de voted to topics of special interest to young men. The evening service will be conducted by the pastors of the two churches, assisted by the three speak ers from Rock Island. It is probable that several others from Rock Island will bo in attendance and participate in the services of the day. Plans for services of this nature in the towns in the lower end of the county have been under consideration by the association for gome months. but heretofore it was impossible t make the necessary arrangements. It is the intention to hold meetings in tin various rural communities, but as vet plans are very incomplete. Ileur of MnmiMofli ( nvc 4 i . .Arrangements are ueing made lor a big meeting of the lniys department at the association next Sunday, and the committee in charge has sent to Cli cago for a set of stc-reopticon views in Mammoth cave. The meeting will be held in the auditorium, the attendance having increased to such an extent that the chapel seating capacity is insufli cient. William Lavender will address the boys, using the stereopticon views as subjects. The B. G. M. club, which is in general charge of the religious work of the boys' department, is eii thusiastically working to make the boys' meeting the principal features of the association work. Over Si) boys; were in attendance last Sunday after noon. THE LATEST REPORT AS TO BIG MERGER That It Is a New Jersey Corporation and That J. R. Beetem of Phila delphia Is to Direct It. sessnient. There was also heard one i of the general appropriations each year or. two who thought the city engineer in allotments. had provided for a greater expenditure n tne district oetween Twelfth avenues and Tenth and Seventeenth "I am not looking for friends and I am not looking for enemies in this mat ter." said Aid. Biochlinger. "I have The Davenport paper which seems to have had the benefit of inside information in the big deal that is to unite the public utilities 00000 0000000000000000000000S0 Yi A T Jk. TTVJ C In IWanionds, Watche. Clothing, and XJ-JL JlVJwCt1.1N all unredeemed goods, at UNCLE SIE- GEL'S, 320 Twentieth street; 'phone 701-X. Money to loan on everything The meeting was largely attended. the council chamber being packed to suffocation and all those present show ed the greatest interest, so great, in fact, that it was impossible to keep the discussion within bounds. Argu ments) were made that may have to be repeated later before the county court. Probably a score or more were heard on one phase of the subject or another. I'rraculit lirNolutlon. During the session Henry Grothe. secretary of the meeting held last night in the lower end- of the city. read the following resolution that was adopted there: "Whereas, It has come to the notice of the property holders of the First ..t,,j Si.fnnrt wards of this city that a storm drain and sewer is to be built that K.tid imDrovement is to be borne by a special taxation; and, "Whereas. As wc. the taxpayers of the First and Second wards, respective Iv represented at this mass meeting. are heartily in favor of a storm drain and sewer system in this section, but rp fstronirlv onuosed to paying for same, as stated in the specifications prepared by the city engineer. Be it, therefore. "Resolved. That it -i the wish of the taxpayers of this district that the said improvement be built by assess ment, as follows: "Be it Ordained, That the so-called southwest storm drain and sewer be built by the city, and that all the prop erty in the intersections of from Twen ty-second street west to the Mississippi river and from Eighteenth avenue north to the Mississippi river, be assessed for the said improvement, and that the city of Rock Island pay at least one- third thereof. "We do herewith respectfully submit this resolution to your honorable body for its endorsement. "JOHN KOLLOFF, ' "HENRY GROTHE, "F. W. SCHROEDER. "CHARLES V. JOHNSON, "WILLIAM KROEGER, "Committee." FfJIbk It Shown. The meeting wa9 called to order at 9 o'clock and did not adjourn till nearly noon. City Engineer Treichler occu pied much of the time explaining his specifications and replying to objec tors, some of which were pertinent and others were not.. "When, everything had been explained it was apparent that Mr. Treichler had gone over the ground carefully; tpttl wa$-f&pFj$r'wKh every Imh of It. " Ills readiness in an- and Twentieth streets than was neces- j simply been working for what I believ-lof the three cities in one gigantic cor sary. led to be the best interests not only of poratioti, and which promises to be very near to the throne when the new company takes hold, is authority for the statement that it is to be one of those New .Jersey affairs, that it is to be capitalized at $r,o00.ooo. and that the projectors paid $8,115,000 for the securities. Further, that the future company is to be known as the Tri-City Railway & Light company, that it is to take hold March 15, and that J. R. Beetem of Philadel phia is to be president of the merger. And, still further, that he is likely to come on the ground and personally direct the management of the properties. The new company ex pects to expend a million dollars in improvement of facilities. There is also one rumor afloat to the effect that one J. Pierpont Morgan is to have a finger in the new concern, and another, that among the principal stockholders are many of the original Chicago capitalists who made the tri city street railways what they are to day, and who are now coming back into the possession of their own. If the latter be true, well and good; but if the former, merciful Providence pro tect the locality. ed to be the best interests not only of the First ward, but of the city of Rock Island as a whole." Aids. Eckhart. Robbins and Wilson were also called upon to speak and all upheld Aid. Biochlinger in his state ments and assured the people of that portion of the city that if general taxa tion is insisted upon there will be no sewer constructed. Aids. Pratt, Oberg, and Trenkonschuh were also present. Mnnner of I'riM-eilure. H. F. Grothe, one of the protesting property owners, spoke and suggest ed that an attorney be secured to pre sent their side of the case to the board of local improvements. He said that C. J. Searle had been invited there and as he had come, suggested that he be heard. Judge Searle explained that he was not aware that any attorneys were wanted and professed little knowledge of the storm drain proposition in its present stage. He suggested that in stead of hiring an attorney the body select a committee to represent it be fore the board of local improvements. Thereupon John Looney was heard. Acting upon the suggestion of Mr. Searle. a committee of five was named, John Kolloff, H. F. Grothe. William Kroeger, Charles Johnson and Fred Schroeder. Fifth Wnnl Mrctlnir. There will also be a meeting of the committee selected by the property owners of the Fifth ward to look after the interest of the property owners of that ward, at the mayors office in the city hall tomorrow evening, at 7:30. Every property owner In the Fifth ward Is requested to attend and sub mit their views and objections. Cull n Mretlnpr. A meeting has been called by John Holzhammer, John Kolloff and Henry Grothe, the First ward committee, for tomorrow evening at G00 Seventh av enue for the purpose of further discus sing the drain and sewer question and the Instructing of that body. Many sufferers from nasal catarrh say they get splendid results by using an atomizer. For their benefit v?e pre pare Ely's Liquid Cream Balm. Ex cept that it is liquid it is in all respects like the healing, helpful, pain-allaying GET LICENSES; PLACES OPEN Turner Hall Saloon and Jack Stewart's Place in Business. New licenses have been issued in the place of those revoked by the mayor, Albert Schmidt taking out the one for the Turner hall saloon and Burnham Berry receiving the one for the Jack Stewart place at the corner of Third avenue and Twentieth street. Full Dress Masquerade. At the big rink Thursday, March 1. Those wishing to mask may leave their names at the office and have their skates reserved. Six prizes will be awarded, two of these prizes are for the best groups. 1 M In the Name of Sense, that good common sense of which all of us have a share, how can you continue to buy ordinary soda crackers, stale and dusty as they must be, when for 5ft you can get needs Biscuit fresh from the oven, protected from dirt by a package the very beauty of which makes you hungry NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY Men's Trousers Fancy Worsted, Regular $5 $6 and $6.75, Broken sizes, fine values at 75 This Charming Creature Lived and flourished In the ages when coal was forming and knew good coal. We venture the statement that ho never saw bet ter coal than we are selling to day clean, bright, dry and sat isfactory in every respect. You will need more coal before the robins appear and wo hope to have your next order, son's supply. Also remember us when you plan for your next sea- E. B. McKOWN, 1401 Second Avenve. Both 'pho nes. Rock Island, III. To Exchange Sell or Buy Tax Is Due. Taxes for the year 1905 are now due Parties having personal taxes and no real estate will make Immediate pay ment. The law In regard to the collec tion of personal taxes will be strictly enforced. Payments made previous to March 31 will save cost of collection Cream Balm that-the public has beenan(j annoyance to the perona' prop familiar with for years. No cocaine j ty tax payer. Please bring your last nor other dangerous' drug in It. The soothing spray relieves at once and cure is certain. All druggists, 75c, in cluding spraying tufie, or mailed by Ely Bros. York. 5G Warren street, New year's receipt. ADOLPH P. JOHNSON, Township Collector. Office with H. A. Weld, attorney-at-law, room 59. Mitchell & Lynde build ImS- STOVIS STOVES STOVES STOVES STOVES STOVES STOVES STOVES STOVES STOVES STOVES STOVES STOVES STOVES STOVES STOVES STOVES STOVES STOVES STOVES STOVES STOVES STOVES STOVES STOVES STOVES STOVES STOVES STOVES STOVES STOVES STOVES STOVES ALL GIVEN AWAY AT YOUR OWN PRICE. COME AND SEE. J. W. JONES. 1623 2d Ave. Second Hand Store, Rock Island, 111. a GQQOOOOQQOOOOOQOOQXGQOOOCQQQQOQQCX3QQOQOOOQQOOOQQOOQJ