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THE ARGUS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5. 1908. If ;...i 5.' F. C, DENKMANN GIVES NEW PARK IN THE WEST END TO THE PUBLIC Acknowledges Purpose at Dinner He Gives at Rock Island Club. PLANS r FOR LONG VIEW Cafeiand Conservatory Assured as Result of a Happy Function. l-vrlOiiiit'iit Looking o Hook il!liit ftmtitUul at .Mr. lc-uk-iiiiiuii'h l'urk t'oiiimlH Miun llluncr. Park commission explained in detail tlit; work of reformation accompli.sln J, at Lnff View park in period of two years, and set forth plans for immediate com pletion of park attractions, rec ommending cafe and conserva tory., Mayor and council applauded what had been done, and assured the commission of further co operation to the attainment of the future plans of the hoard. K. C ii nkriiann at knowledge d purchase of a block in the west end for park and playground purposes ami which will be pre sented to the city for such pur 'poses In the near future. ' R CDcnkmnnn entertained his fellow members of lhe park commission, the mayor nd other officials and the city council, the members of the legisla ture' who succeeded in petting- the park lax proposition thvoush the leg islature, and representatives of the local press at a dinner at the Rock Island Club last evening. It was a 'happy as well as a profit able occasion. Through President Wil Iiu.ni Jackson and Superintendent C. edged, after President Jackson had re vealed the fact, his purpose to present the west end with another public ':ftnnift ami nlti vorrwiiwl in romom. hn..M r i,i. rf-iMi c, i fn!JJ boulevard, and of his opinion that the j . . n (council wou.d be glad not only to con , , . , , ., , Itinue these same appropriations, but Mutual congratulation was the order). . . ' . , priations for another year, .the cafi and conservatory could be included in the coming, year's plans. In Behalf of the City. Mayor H. C. Schaffer, in behalf ol the city, thanked President Jacksoi and his associate commissioners for the work that had been accomplished, speaking of the council's appropria tions for all the parks and for the maintenance of the Seventh aventu of the evening. Felicitations were ex changed, after the company had par taken of the generous feast over which Mr. Denkmanh presided as host, and the party dispersed, after standing in evidence of appreciation of Mr. Denk mann's hospitality. Work Done nnil Future I'lanx. to make the additional allotment de sired for the improvements in Long View. Park Superintendent Gaetjer spok of the present indebtedness of thi park hoard in the sum of $10,000, ac crued to meet pay rolls, and provides; for by a note in the People's National bank which tho nmsiilent and sec By way of starting the How of soiil, rGtarv thP rnmmissio,, hnd snni Mr. iH-UKmann spoKe uueuy oi me , , whi,h of ml,rSP wm,!,l h, ,vim, U..U.C. ..i.. JlllMUU " aut when the commission receive; ,1 i ... i ii. Tt I 'mmas,u" u"u u,e -- ie ""- from the city the amount still due ano per three years ago, when the plans (he revenue it reCeives from the etatt tor tne development oi ix)iic lewi , , pai k were msi proposea. lie men dwelt upon the marvelous transforma tion that had taken place at the park in-tiie intervening time, through the co operative influences of the council and lhe paik commissioners; and said the time had come for the finishing touch es. Mr. Denkmann thereupon intra-' ihiced Hon. William Jackson, who went into the history of the Long View pro- ;cnrrnl Kmiiirkx. Then followed a general discussion in which informal addresses wert made at the invitation of the toast master, all in endorsement of whai the commission had accomplished oi what it- proposed to do further in the matter of the cafe and conservatory. Those who responded, in the ordci named, were Alderman Ellinwood, Ald- ier-t ienkins' of th'v fonerncitv ft tbe donors. Frederick Weyerhaeuser, the 1 Carse Alderman Ilolzhammer. late C. 11. Deere, and the Rosen field .-stale rnd the Robinson estate in pre senting to the city the 40-aere tract. Alderman McNealy, Alderman Lawler. Commissioner Otto Huber, Alderman niochlinger. Alderman Thompson, Cit AM-1. TJ,.,l..rt., II T OI... C which as it stands today is worth not x. om,,u , OL-Ud- less than $100,000, and presenting in its practically completed state as a park a site unequaled on the Missis sippi river and unexcelled in the en tire United States, lie. referred to Schinid, Alderman Hike, Alderman Frick. S. W. Searle, City Attorney Wit ter. Commissioner - H. Dart, Com missioned E. B. McKown, and Repre- I j rv l. f 1 . . 1 1 the original proposition made to the w",ul",? . that had been expressed for a park in the Seventh ward, which the commis sioners had at one time investigated, and of the need of another one in th? First ward. He stated that it had al- 7 ' J X council that $12,500 be raised by pri vate subscription among the citizens of Reck Island on condition that a similar amount be voted by the coun cil in two annual installments; of how the council had carried out its ptut of the compact and of the fur ther fact that $14,000, instead of $12 500, had been raised by public spirited citizens. The work of beautifying the park commenced in April, 190G, and was completed in July of the present year. He spoke of the harmony of action on the board of commissioners ways been his hope to see a boule sard along Eighteenth avenue from the center of Reck Island to the cen ter of Moline. The Xw lMrk UlU. It was in President Jackson's clos ing remarks that he referred to Mr. Denkmann's purpose to present the F. C. DENKMANN, Who Presents New Park to the City. that had made the attainment of such west end with another park, but said results possible, and paid a neat com- lie revealed the plan contrary to Mr nllment to the sunerintendent. C F. Denkmann's wishes at this time. Mr. Oaetjer. who, by reason of his devotion Denkmann then admitted that consum to Long View park, had hc;n made ru- mat ion of the transaction w ith tlw pcrintendent of the entire park system Dart estate for the block bounded by of Rock Island, which includes in ad- Fifth and Sixth avenues and Fourth Idition to Long View park. Spencer and Fifth streets, which he proposed square, (Jarnscy square and the Sev- to present to the public in ! rem em en th avenue boulevard. Ibrance of his boyhood days and tlu mr.- ...! ri.nM-nni.irr Ne..ie,i recollect ions of his early life in that Now the time has arrived for the soction of the city. The park, he said putting in of two essential additions to would be donated for a resting place the attractions of Long View, in the for the People and their families and wav of a cafe and a conservatory, con- a playground for the children The announcement of Mr. Denk ted from the same heating plant. Th elevation selected for the cafe, said Mr. Jackson, in rest fulness, environ ment and beauty, is beyond compare No more delightful view can be found. The cafe once established will prove i source of revenue, while the conserv NEW MEN WILL TAKE UP WORK L. M. Majill Becomes States Attor ney and John Rose Coroner First of the Week. On taking his office Mr. Magill has the general congratulations and well wish es of the community, and it is expect ed that he will ably administer his ! office, and prove a terror to evil doers in the county. II one i.H ( orttiier. Another important change is that in the coroner's office. John Rose, the Moline undertaker, ; assumes the dn- OTHERS START NEW TERMS George W. Gamble and Wallace, Treichler Continue in Offices Basis of Pay is Changed. Monday the change in the adminis ratiou of the county offices will take dace, and the new men elected will r 9 -V" . i5 ! I S ) St , t'v f , S I r - f : ft 1 f Kit' 4 I 1 4. - f ' - t GEORGE W. GAMBLE, Long Time Circuit Clerk of Uock Island County. issunie their unties. ' The most im lortant clctngc is in the stale's attor ney's office, which J. K. Scott is to re linquish to L. M. Magii;. Tile new incumbent of lhe i.ilice has named ilarry M. Schrivtr. as his assistant. L. M. MAGILL, Newly Elected States Attorney Who Assumes Ofiice Monday. ties of the office, and L. V. Eckhart. who has served as coroner for three terms, and who for n '"ly two decades has been in. public s'ci. ' " - to retire from the office. Mr. RoseTs:, young man, and inexperienced as a public officer, lie has the ability, and if he is disposed, he will make an efficient coroner. George W. Gamble, who for years has held the office of circuit clerk, be gins a nev term in office. Wallace Treichler, who became county survey or to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late M. A. (Sould, enters on a new term also. Mr. Gamble Unlay rounded out his 20th year as circuit clerk, aiW his 24th year in the office, he having been for four years prior to his election a deputy in the office. Mr. Gamble takes pride in the fact that in all these years there never has been any unpleasant ness in h.is relations with the other county employes, nor those employed in his office. On rn ItnlN. With the beginning of Mr. Magill's term as state's attorney, the office goes on a salary instead of a fee basis. Mr. Muvill is the first state's attorney to receive n definitely fixed compendia tion. The county board has made his j;ay $:!.in0 a year, and the state adds fioo more. mm i iil ' ililllllifi Smoke Up And wear good clothes We are right now of fering special values in suits and overcoats at $25.00 ILLINOIS THEATER BUILDII10. STATE ATTITUDE IN RESOLUTIONS Colored People, Through Committee, Express Disapproval cf Rev. J. L. Griffin's Efforts. The committee representing the col ored citizens who have been investi gating the work of Rev. J. L. 'Griffin and the movement to found a rescue home here, has - adopte'd resolutions .iisapproving of Griffin's efforts. The committee is composed of H. E. Bur ris, James Tolliver, Fleni Bassett and !5. F. Crushshon. The resolutions state ;liat whether Griffin is all he claims o be or not has no bearing on the natter, and that it is the situation that exists that causes the disapproval jf the colored citizens. SMOKE UP, MR. SEARLE Employes of the Union Present Pub lisher With a Pipe. The employes of the Union presented S. W. Searl?, the publisher, with a beautiful meerschaum pipe today as a memento of the occasion of the formal opening of the remodeled office of the paper. Mr. Searle is immensely p'eas ed with the gift of his employes and promises to n.ake good use of the pipe. Buys $25,000 Farm. Alderman II. J. Gripp of Moline lias purchased the Smith farm on Rock river for $25,000 from the heirs of John Smith. Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days. Fazo Ointment is guaranteed to cure any case of itching, blind, bleed ing or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money refunded. 50c nann's generous heart edness was re ceived with cheers and general ex pressions of gratification aud apprccia trn. Thr lr(Mt-n(. The following were present: F. C. Denkniann, Hon. William Jackson. F. : Gaetjer of the park commission, the work that has been accomplished at Long View park in a hort two years was set forth in detail, and the need of a cafe and conservatory em phasized, and finances explained; May or Schaffer and other representatives of the municipal government gave their endorsement to the accomplish ments and the future plans of the board; Senator Landee and Representative Caniphell sinike in congratulatory vein, and members of the press, speaking for The Argus, Union, and Volks Zeiltiiig, Fet forth the sustaining influ ence'bf public sentiment in every good .-work on the perfection of the park , system of Rock ' Island, and pledged llie support of the newspapers repre sented for the completion of the park Scheme, both on the part of the city , and the park commission; and finally, os fitting climax to the events of tfceyevening, Mr. Denkmann acknowl-; continuation of the municipal appro- ' ' tfGCXX)OQOQGGCXXXOOQOOOOCX atcry. in addition to affording an ad- Mayor II. C. Schaffer, Hon. F. A. Lan vantage that is recognized by all nark 'ut- Hon- f nomas Campbell. M. i sVKteme u-nuld nrnvn n iiit-nn nf neon- Rudgien, E. li. McKown. J. F. Witter. omy in the raising and ' preservation Charles L. Jhompson, C. F. Gaetjer of plants and (lowers for all the parks Mo"1 Ilolzhammer, M. McXealy. Frank and the boulevards. Unless some mis- Lawler, August LtKe, w. Ji. uart, t. fortune hannens in the snrina election. L- Schmid, H. J. Frick, F. W. Dloch Mr. Jackson said he knew of means linger, John W. Carse, William Trefz, by which the amount necessary to the T- J- Ellinwood, Val J. Peter, Ottc erection of the cafe and conservatory Huber, b. V. feearle, 11. f. bimpson could be secured on a loan, and with the assistance which the city might be expected to give, the amount could be paid back in four years' time. Mr. Jackson urged that the improvements mentioned he provided without delay, in order that those who had worked with unceasing pride toward the re alization cf the complete park might be privileged to enjoy it during their lifetime. Under proper conditions in the spring. Mr. Jackson stated that 12 men could be found who would ad vance ?500 each, and thus with the MEAN TO END IT Prospects Are That Night Session ol Circuit Court Will be Held to Finish Case. NEW JUROR IS PUT ON Court Discharges Grand Jury Member From Panel, But Denies Motion to Free Defendants. Stoves iiand Ranges Lead Them All In Quick Baking and Cooking. Call and Examine '8 Them at 1 Allen, Mvers& Compm It is probable that there will be a night session of the circuit court to night to finish the trial of the ciisc ainst Hilbert Kelly and Fxldie Bled soe, charged with entering the Peter son shoe store last spring. Judge Gest granted the motion to dismiss J. A. Carpenter as a juror, and a new man was selected after some difficulty to fill the place. The attorneys for the defense entered serious objections to the sheriff's effice being allowed to se lecttalismen, and the court nr.tncd Edward Maloney as a special bailiff to scour the streets in search of pos siblo jurors. The motions to dismiss were denied. The defense claimed that the boys has been ' in jeopardy when the jury was" sworn the first time. Henty HurriH Surd. Dora Wrfl3dn has filed a praecipe in a 5,00ft damage suit against Henry Burris. Tha. cause of action does not appear in the records. Alfred' Johnson of Molina charged his wife, Sarah, with adultery, in bill for divorce filed today. They were married Dec. 4, 1897. Mrs. Lida Davis in a suit for divorce filed today, charges her husband, Ben Jamin Davis. with cruelty. They vere married April 4, 1889. illliiil fmml ""Wk. 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