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The evening times., 1896-12-22
~ CARTER THOMPSON, of San Fran.
cisco, who Is at the st. James,
claims for California the li distinction

! cisco, who Is at the st. James,
claims for California the distinction
of being the closest State. politically in the
Union 1t is now claimed. he said, that
the highest Bryan elector has beaten the
lowest Mckinley elector by l 4S votes.
In three elections within recent years her
electoral vote has been divided In l $50
Garfield carried the State by a very small
majority. and Hancock secured one of the
electors. In see Cleveland received an
average ina iority Of "A but Harrison got
one OF the electors.
And the third instance was in the cleo
tion just pa Ssed All. which, Mr.. Thompson
says, establishes his ci;..,n.
The evening times., 1896-12-22
Cause for Activity.

What is Bexton hustling around SO in
the interest of a curfew ordinance for?''
His boy saw him coming out of a variety
theater the other night, and went home and
told about t."-Indianapolis Journal.
The evening times., 1896-12-22
For President of the L. A. w.

FOf PreSlueHl OF tHe L. a. w.
Buffalo, N. Y, Dec. 22.-The Buffalo L.
A W. Association has declared for Isaac b.
Potter for president of he national body.
The evening times., 1896-12-22

1t is to be hoped that heiress- seeking no.
blemen Of Europe win be able to pass the
Lodge bill illiteracy barriers.
The evening times., 1896-12-22

1t is announced that Mr.. Corbett will i'm
mediately go into training with a new
typewriter and a dozen select adjectives.
The evening times., 1896-12-22

Why doesn't Editor Dana extend his vo-
cabulary and scold the public which sup
ports a New Journalism.
The evening times., 1896-12-22

Mr.. Bynum is still vigorously engaged in
trying to vindicate til C existence of head
quarters.
The evening times., 1896-12-22
GRADE
CROSSINGS
AND
THE STREETS

tDtIt Cdh Dc DO CUIIl-
promise on the general question of the
abolition of grade crossings in the Dis
trict. it cannot be admitted for a moment
that this gives warrant for disfiguring
streets by huge superstructures, unless
these are absolutely necessary. No diff
ference of opinion is believed to exist as
to the practicabiIity of bringing the Balti-
more and Ohio tracks into the city by
means of a viaduct; but, while the com
pany wants a double structure, the Com
missoners are unwilling to consent to any
but a single one. They have submitted to
Congress their reasons for their opposition
to the company's plan, aud these have the
approval of the people. It is hoped that
they will also appeal to the Judgment Of
the District committees.
Another objection entered by the Com
missioners is against that part of the com.
pany's plans which contemplates the over
arching Of North Capitol street. This
would place serious obstacle in the way
The evening times., 1896-12-22

Mr.. Vest arose to inquire where Congress
was constitutionally at.
The evening times., 1896-12-22

T>O elect Joseph Choatc to the United
States Senate, says y. d. MEG ure, a
prominent Syracuse, n. Y, politician
who is stopping at the SEpreham, would
give the New York delegation in that body
breadth and dignity which it has not
had since the retirement of Roscoe Conk-
ling. The better element throughout the
State are in favor of the New York law
yer and Ii he fails of election it will only
be because the Republican legislature soon
to meet at Albany is so completely under
the thumb OF Thomas c. Platt that 1t dare
not vote according to the wishes OF its con-
stituents-
Mr.. Choate is one OF the really great
lawyers OF the country In addition to his
legal attainments. he is a ma of high char
acter and lofty ideals.
The country atlarge, Mr.. Mcclure thinks,
should be interested In the New York Sena-
torial election. as the choice OF Joseph
Choate will add no little to the ability and
dignity OF the Senate, a. whole.
The evening times., 1896-12-22
The Lounger.

GEORGE H. SCHWARTZ. Z.ofMilwaukee,
- WIS, who is largely Interested in
several breweries in that city, is a
guest at the Raleigh
Milwaukee, says Mr.. Schwartz, is now
going through the SAME experience which
Washington had a few years ago, and which
Alexandria county is having today in clos
ing up the gambling houses. There is
municipal enactment against conducting
games OF cha nee, and. in obedience to the
sentiment of many Of the churches, the po-
lice have begun to enforce the act. But op-
posed to them stand the great majority OF
Milwaukee's solid business men. Their
stand is TINT II public gambling is sup
pressed, private gambling, which is in
finitely worse, will take its place.
Another argument that they bring for
ward is that it will be a great blow to
business interests. They claim that gamb-
ling brings a great many rustics TO town
who spend money which would not other
wise get into the channels OF trade. Mr.
Schwartz thinks that the law and order
element will eventually prevail. but he
predicts sharp fight.
The evening times., 1896-12-22

The collapse Of the
National Bank of IL
linois, with liabilities
of $l5,O0O,0 900, and
carr ying down with it
two or three other
prominent banking es-
Establishments has
been a serious blow
The evening times., 1896-12-22

The fifty-fourth an
nual report OF births,
deaths and marriages
in the common wealth,
reported by the regis
trars, shows the larg-
est number of twins
on recordin Massachu-
The evening times., 1896-12-22

The Commissioners
will certainly yha-ethe
support Of the people
of Washington in the
stand they have taken
regarding the pro-
posed Baltimore and
OIL sI.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-09
DON'T FORGET THE LEvEE.
While the Council Il Pushing Paving Here
Let Not This SIP.

While the Council is Pushing Paving Here
Let Not This Siip-
81 see the council is planning fur.
Their paving extensions without in
GLIDING the levee," remarked bust
ness man last evening while in par
ticipation in the conversation OF a
little group Of citizens. Now, why
is this? A few weeks ago the coun-
Gil was apparently with one accord
FOR the levee Improvement. Plans
were ordered and estimates made,
and it began to look as if the alder
men were in earnest. Now, in nv
opinion. the policy of the city in the
past has been to do one thing at a
time and do that,well. There is an
unfinished undertaking on Twelfth
street to be sure, but we believe that
will come up all right and be at
tended to as soon as the courts pass
upon it. but next to it comes the
levee. We are all counting on see
ing the river front improved this
year, and it should receive attention
before any branching out is done in
other directions. The long existing
disgrace there should be removed
and the improvement which all our
business men have united in appeal
ing for provided. Say to the alder
men, DO not forget the levee.'"
And the others present said, "Aye,
aye, sir"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-09
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; efectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs ia for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but i. is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
70. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being we'll informed, you will not
sccept any Substitute if offered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-09
COUNTY BUILDING.

Transfers.
1-Cornelius Donovan ct al to
Charles RAIN. lot 8. block 8, Bailey
Davenport's First add, Rock Island,
$3.50.
Levi Waterman and Henry Her.
man to Rock Island Brewing com.
pany. part lot 8, block %. old town
Of Moline, $4,000.
Louis Rosenthal to Gottlieb Die
rolf, lot z, block II, Chicago OF
Lower add, Rock Island. 500.
Ludwig Susemihl to Mary Miller,
lot 10, block As; lots aad Z, block
46, and NJ lot 8. block so, Chicago OF
Lower add, Rock Island, $500.
Jacob Starr by heirs to X. r. Ca.
BILE. lot 3, block Is, Chicago OF
Lower add, Rock Island. $3.50.
Sarah G. Crosby ct al to John
Konosky, lots 4, ), 6. and s, block
20, town of WATERFOWL, 500.
Monroe Swank to Sarah l.. Smith
tract by metes and bounds. sci IL
Is, 2e, IS.
Licensed to Wed.
S-Jonathan P. Laughery. Moline
Miss Grace Dudley, Rock Island.
Carl James Schwertfeger, Miss
Minnie f. Barden, Muscatine.
Bert Bonham, Miss Annie Hazzell
Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-09
Keeping His Oath.

A man in BourGes is still wearing
the blouse he had ON when the Prus-
slams entered France. He swore that he
would never wear another and by means
of patches has kept his oath. The town
council has offered him 100 francs for
it for the town museum.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-09
Licensed to Wed -.
Obituary,

Miss Mary Vogel. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. jacob. Vogel, 27S2 Eighth
avenue, died this morning after 8
protracted illness with bronchia
troubles. She was aged 90 years
The funeral will occur from St
Mary's church Saturday morning
and the remains will be taken e
Rapids City for interment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-09
BLANKETS AND BED COMFORTS

At these prices you can save money by buying now:
Comforts, worth up to $780, now choice for 81 Is:
Comforts, SSc and up; 100 pairs cotton Blankets
worth CSC. 4Sc SO pairs fine soft Blankets
worth 81, at Csc; 80 pairs heavy white Blankets.
worth $780, at csc; heavy gray wool Blankets. special
at 81. IS.
Jackets and Furs.
We cut prices fiercely this week in Cloak De-
partment and you'll find bargains in plenty Is Fur
Capes nicely lined. have been $40 and $l2 so. now
$685. 20 Fur Capes. elegantly lined. wide storm col
lars worth $3.50. 1922 SO and $25. now sl4.62.
New lots of Women's Stylish Jackets at clearing
sale prices. 80 Jackets, worth $780, your choice
$4:9S 20 new Jackets, good value at IS. s. %.
and other special values at 9S and s12, worth SIS
to SIS.
Infants long Cloaks of Cashmere. lined and pad
ded, embroidered cape and skirt, worth sl.25, now
SEC.
Cashmere long Coats warmly lined, embroidered
Cape and Sleeves, worth $3.50, at CSC.
School Mittens.
~ dozen black Cashmere Mttens worth up to 25c,
any of them for lac.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-09
The Weather,

Generally fair weather and warmer
today and Friday; light winds, pre-.
vailing southwesrerly. Today's tenn
perature, 81.
F. j. WALL. Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-09
Special Cloak sale for Friday.

Your choice of any jacket or cloak
in our stock worth from SIG to $25
for $40 Friday only. This line in
cludes pushes. Bouclay, and only
the latest style garments. We have
determined 10 close the entire lioe
regardless Of cost or value.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-09

Look out for colds at this season.
Keep yourself well and strong by
taking Hoods Sarsaparilla, the great
tonic and blood purifier.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-09

Taxes are now due for 1895 and
payable at the county treasurer's
Office. court house building. Bring
last years tax receipt.
WILLIAM BAKER, Collector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-09

W. 4. MAUcKEH,
Corner Fourth Ave. Seventeenth St
Telephone 1904.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-09
MCIntyre-ReCk Dry Goods Co.
Avenue, Rocks land,m
JANUARY CLEARING SALES

Continue this week with a vim and vgor which show
our determination to reduce stock thousands of dol
lars. Prices reduced so much to make it worth
your while to buy Tuesday morning we will
sell 60 black fur Muffs, worth 75c at 10c 25 chds
short Coats, Angora trimmed. worth 81, at soc; SO
fannelette Wrappers. stylishly made. worth up to
$1s7 at CSC; As ready made winter Skirts, worth up
to ST. at 50c SO Dress Patterns, fancy goods "a
yard lengths. per pattern, CSC; 60 dozen 20O-yard
Sewing Thread, per spool. L.
Mems Underwear.
Mems heavy gray winter Shirts and Drawers, worth
42c, now Csc.
Mems warmly ieeced Shirts and Drawers, were CSC,
now 49c.
Mems heavy gray wool Shirts and Drawers, worth
75c, clearing sale price SOC.
Women's Underwear.
Luzerne fine all wool Vests and Pants. worth 81 25
and 81 so. csc.
Women's fine Egyptian cotton Vests and Pants, now
S9c, S3c and 25c. Equestrian tights for women have
been 81 4S to $1S7. now 81. 25 to 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-09

Parsley eaten with vinegar will re-
move the unpleasant effect that onions
have ON the breath.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-09
November Coal Market.

All hard coal carefully screened.
+. &. FRAZER.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-10-22

habit Of dragging the name OF our mother
country into everything that IS evil aud
q disoredit to us. Mr.. Quincy In my opin-
ion. ought OF he held personally responsi-
BILE for his deeds of revenge and the word
Italian. in connection with Quincy. Is out
of place. II is bad enough for the whole
Italian population to be held responsible
for every Insignificant offense or crime.
real or imaginable. committed by an indi-
vidual Italian. for which We are forced to
suffer the odum aud mRledictions heaped
upon us. but when see that we are to lie
held responsible for bad deeds committed
by Quincy or some other man, 1t is time for
us TO call a halt.
|. as an Italo- American citizen. protest
against the use of our National name in
connection with deeds or crimes commit
ted by citizens mot ltaliansl and IL an
Italian commits an otfense. please charge
1t TO him personally ard not TO the nation
Atty. as IL Is the custom. as 1t breeds
contempt and prejudice against us for
which we are already overburdened
Hoping that In future you will do us the
justice due us as ltalo- American citizens.
and thanking you for your courtesies. am.
sir, very truly yours. \. j. Tamborello.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-10-22

THE ADMIRATION OF ALL.
A Most Desirable and Attractive stock of
Crockery and Glassware

A Most Desirable and Attractive Stock of
Crockery and Glassware.
A Post representative was attracted by
John Mcclellan Il cos white front 60i
Main street. In the upper window was
seen some beautiful Dresden lamps and
other pieces of lovely china In the other
was some wonderfully cheap dinner sets
As you enter the store you are attracted
by beautiful Dresden furniture, jardincTcs
and pedcstals. Down the left aisle you
see 30 feet OF shelving for dinner and tea
sets. There is displayed on these shelves
"a different decorations and shapes In din
ner ware and II different decorations and
shapes in tea sets. The table to the lett
as you enter is a magnificent Dresden
table. This table also contains some beau
tful lamps and fish and game sets. The
other front table is plate counter upon
which is a beautiful display and will in
terest the ladies'. The shelves to the right
as you enter are given up TO cut glass
hric- hrac and fancy cups and saucers.
Further hack on this same side you find
the samples OF the pressed glass and all
kinds and sizes OF pitchers and Jugs You
run up against the toilet sets in the rear
aisle, YOU find samples of johhing goods
In lamps and lamp fixtures. and croo!<ery
OF all kinds MesSrs. John Mcclellan &
Co have grand stock OF goods well dis
played and seem anxious TO show and
price goods, claiming II a pleasure on ac-
count Of the finest importations ever cx-
hihited in Houston. An enjoyable visit il
assured in this house at any time.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-10-22

the college that the additional material
eouipment so much needed iss IN the patt
year been secured IN the completion o.
Inc east wing so that now there Is ABUNDANT
room for the comfortable prosecution OF
the work. We recommend:
l. That the faculty aud board OF irts-
tees be commended for their faithfr'r.ts
and diligence in the many dliheu't'es
which have confronted them.
.. That the synod. recognizing the ne
cessity for enlarged endowment, invite
the trustees, either personally or through
their agent to visit our churches and So
liclt aid for the college and hereby rrge
all our work by giving 10 the co'lege
their hearty patronage in both the ,endih :
Of new students and the giving OF their
money.
3. That the board o, trustees be directed
TO submit TO the synod hereafter an an
nual financial statement that the condi-
ton Of the work in this respect may ap-
pear.
t. We recommend that Rev. W. X. Mar
shall, u. n. Rev. j. S. Moore. u D.; Rev.
G. a. Russell. Rev j. Il. French aud Rev.
J. f. Wharton be reelected members OF
the board OF trustees That !. ~. Bronson
o, Victoria be elected trustee
j. y McFarlane.
A. G. Jones.
]. W. Kyle,
J. w. Mcleod.
After running discussion on the dit
ferent sections the report WAS adopted as
given above.
PRESBYTER1AL BOUNDARIES.
on motion OF Chairman Tanner the re.
port on presbyterial boundaries WAS taken
from the docket and considered seriatim
The report is as follows
We would respectfully report to the
synod that
In answer TO the overture from Bravo,
preshytery touching the transfer o, .hs
northern portion Of Lee county 10 ih'
Bra1os presbytory, thus giving il the Shcl'
NJ Lee county We recommend that /. II
| answ ,rod In the negative. Adop,ed.
2. In answer to tho overture of Eastern
Texas asking that it be given enlarged
ministerial and financial strength, We rec
omnend that the synod decline to maxi
any change at present. Adopted
That IN response to the overture o
Rev 5. \. KING and the sessions OF HIS
horo. ltasca and Files churches askini
that the whole OF hin county be trans
ferred TO Central Texas. We recommen,
that the synod decline 10 make any chang
IN the boundary lines ADOPTED.
The synod took recess until go
: O clio h.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-10-22
BICYCLES BUILT TO ORDER.

We have secured Mr.. $. c. Cox OF New
York city to assist our Mr.. Dilzer In the
bicycle shop, and We solicit difficult repair
work and orders for bicycles to be made
to order Mr. Cox has had eight years
experience building bicycles in New York
city and comes very highly recommended.
He is also very fast rider, holding sew
oral worlds records We want all bicycle
riders to get acquainted with Mr.. Cox.
c. l., & Theo. Bering. Jr..
Clio Main Street.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-10-22
DON'T WANT TO PULL OUT.


\. C. Tompklns. the republican nominee
for congress in this district. was in the
city yesterday comforting with Major Peck
OF the republican campaign committee
and Emmett Scott. chairman of the re-
publican county executive committee.
Mr. Tompkins is In trouble.
In obedience to the general plan of fu
sion. the State committee is cndeavoring
to simplify matters and strengthen the fu =
sion movement by pulling down whomever
they consider the weaker candidate in
congressional districts where both rcpuh
lean and populist candidates have been
nominated.
This double condition exists in the
First district. where both Mr.. Tompkins
and MIR, Eagle are seeking the sulirag,
of every voter opposed to the democratic
nominee.
Nv some method Of reasoning not in har-
mony with MIR. Tnmpkins' ideas, the pow
ers that be seem to have arrived at the
conclusion that tho interest of the fusion
movement in this district would he hes,
suhscrved by pulling Mir Tompkins off
the track and giving Mir. Eagle the unob-
structed right OF way.
Mr. Tompkins is not Of this way ot
thinking. and he insists that IL the AK j.
to fall on the head Of the weaker candi-
date tho Eagle head must roll in the bas-
ket
How the matter will he settled remains
TO be seen
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-10-22
RESOLUTIONS OF CONFIDENCE.

RESOLUTIONS OF CONDOLENCE
To the Houston Lodge No, 40i of the |. o.
o. +. of the State of Texas
Houston, Texas. October 2o.--The COM
mttee on coincidence adopts the following
resolutions:
whereas we. the I. q. o. f., have had
the sad and painful duty In laying to rest
one OF our beloved brothers James IL.
Pructt-and one who was universally rec-
ognized as a true and worthy bro,ner. a
tender husband and arectionate ia her
therefore be 1t
Resolved by Houston lodge No. tol.
|. o. o. F., That in the death of our brother
James II. Prnett we have suffered tne loss
OF true and noble brother, one who viii
be painfully missed from amongst us Be
ii further
Resolved. That this lodge hereby tender
to the wife and family of the brother our
most tender coincidence Be 1t further
Resolved. That copy of these tesolu-
tions be furnished the family OF 'he de-
ceased and also be spread upon the min
utes of this lodge and a copy OF same be
published in The Houston Post
c. W. Keenum,
c. W. Heath,
]. W. Smith.
Committee.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-10-22
McKEE srREET REVIVAL,

There was good congregation present
last night when Rev. =. W, Thomas took
his text from II Peter. Ill. 10, But the
day OF the Lord will come as thief in the
night" Rev. Thomas preached a short,
powerful convincing sermon, which was
listened to attontiycly. and several re-
sponded to the invitation.
Tonight Rev, J. w. Horn will preach ;
subject: ''Who Shall Go TO Heaven All
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-10-22

There $ no danger of ristakins the
work turned oul by some lanndrleS Tor
Numbered linen. The work turned out
al 81 Packard's Troy Laundry, w Prai.
ali times as il with NEW linen Why not
you as we'll? Cab up phone 49,.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-10-22
DON'T LIKE THE AppIJcATIoN
To tho Editor Of The Post

To The EdIor Of The Post,
Houston, Texas. October lin your Is
sue of Saturday, 18th instant. an article
appeared with the following headlines:
"Cuney's Italian Hand"
The above headline Is. IL am not mis-.
taken. purportlng TO show how vindictivo
MIR. Quincy proved towards MIR. Dick Allen
for reason best known TO himself
Now. Nil Editor. regret very much Il
be forced to call your attention TO this
unnecessary evil. and continuous absurd
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-10-22
BOND FURNISHED.

nr, II. e, Thrash charged with the muir
der OF Lille Jarvis, and placed under
$4,000 bond, furnished the bond yesterday
and was released from custody. His trial
has been set for October rs.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-10-22

Christians are especially invited to attend.
Mr.. Horn has given this subject much
study during his ministry and will preach
an interesting sermon. Song service ut
30. Preaching at 7:ih D. m.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-10-22

At special meeting OF Bayou City
lodge li5 held Tuesday. October 20, the fol-
lowing resolutions were unanimously
adopted;
Whereas it has been the will OF Almighty
God to remove from our midst our be
loved brother. William +. Carsten while in
the honorable discharge of his duty to
that higher and better land where all are
at peace and rest, therefore be it
Resolved. That in his death this lodge
has lost . most active and worthy mem
ber--one whose every wish was for the
good OF our order, and esteemed. not only
by his brothers, but by all who knew him
therefore be II
Resolved, That We extend out heartfelt
sympathy to his wife and daughter in this
their sad hour Of bereavement.
Resolved. further. That our charter he
draped Tor a period OF thirty days in re
spoct to our departed brother and that
these resolutions be entered on the min
ntcs and copy he framed and presented
to the wife of our late brother also that
a copy be sent TO the daily papers for
publication. l.. Moore
Ed Brown.
II. Woodhouse.
Committee