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Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-20
Veteran Conductor Resigns.

Sidney P. Landcraft. one of the
Oldest conductors in the Burlington
service, has sent in his resignation, to
take effect in a short time. For 33
years he has been an employe of the
system. beginning his railway career
as water boy. After 10 years serv-
ice as water boy and candy
butcher. he was elevated to the rank
of brakeman; then he was appointed
freight conductor. After few years
service in charge of freight trains,
Mr.. Landcraft was given the conduc-
torship of one of the through pas
sepger trains on the Hannibal and St.
Joseph branch, which at one time was
the main line of the system. Mr..
Landcraft will spend the remainder of
his life in Quincy.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-20
MRS. JOHN L. SIMMONS DIES
Passes Away After an Illness OF Nine
Weeks,

A death that will occasion much
SORROW is that of Mrs John L. Sim
mons. of Sherrard, which occurred at
11:30 last night. after an illness of
nine weeks. With the bereaved hus-
band is left an infant child. The
deceased was born June 25, 1873.
Besides her husband and child she is
survived by her mother, Mrs. Ellen
I. Allen. of Rural; four brothers, Ed
ward, jerome, Bernard and Harry,
and three sisters, Mrs. Charles Tom,
and Misses Clara and Florence. The
funeral will be held from Mrs. Aliens
home in Rural Friday morning, with
services at st. Joseph's church in this
city at IL o'clock. Interment will be
at Calvary
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-20
For Perpetual Injunction.

The fiual hearing of the application
of Fred Hass and Walter Johnson for
a perpetual injunction restraining the
Rock Island 4 Peoria and Terminal
Railway companies from obstructing
First avenue in front of their homes
between Eleventh and Thirteenth
streets, occurred in the circuit court
this morning before Judge w. II.
Gest, who, at the conclusion of the
arguments of the attorneys represent
ing the parties on both sides, an
nounced he would take the matter un-
der advisement.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-20
I. 8. MCCabe 6 Co.
AGENTS FOR SANTA CLAUS
JeWeIry for Presents.

Headquarters for sterling silver
novelties, fine watches, rings, brooch
es, chains, etc. Ladies' handsome
chatelaine watches. solid silver. jew
eled movements, fully guaranteed, at
S5.
ca beautiful present for So
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
elites. solid gold jewelry, watches,
tableware. etc., at prices away below
any competition.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-20
Grounds of Objection.
FRANK p. BLAIR'S REWARD.
Report That He Got S125,OOO for Putting
Through Terminal Project.


There has been much speculation
throughout business circles as to just
what interest Mr.. Blair had in the en-
terprise which he was engineering to
such a successful close. There were
those who thought that he was merely
an agent, and there were those who
considered him as bonafide promoter
whose rewards depended on the sue
&C IS or failure of the venture.
If al reports are to be believed, it
would seem that the latter is the case.
1t is said, and upon the most reliable
authority, that Mr.. Blair, for his in
terest in the Crescent bridge and Ter
minals. received the munificent sum
of S125, 600. This sum was received
from the Gates interests, and was
considerably more than was offered
by another party interested in the
deal. Such at least is one of the
tales being spun in connection with
Mr.. Blair'S relation to the enterprise.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-20
ORDINANCE IS VOID.
Objecting Property Holders Inter.
rupt Twenty = second
Street Paving.
SUSTAINED BY JUDGE ADAMS.

The Decision is Rendered In the County
Court Today-Assessment of 50 Per
Foot Claimed to Be in Excess of Any
Heretofore Levied by the City in a Paw
Ing Improvement.
Judge Adams, in the county court
this morning, heard objections on be-
half of the property owners to the
Twenty-second street paving assess
ment from Tenth to Eighteenth ave-
nues. Connolly & Connolly repre-
sented the owners of property and
City Attorney Scott appeared on be-
half of the city.
Grounds of Objection.
The assessment amounts to
about S25, 900, rate of some
thing over S5 per foot. This,
it was contended, is the heaviest
paving tax per foot ever laid by the
city. The court sustained the objec-
tions on the part of the property
owners, and held the ordinance null
and void.
1t is hoped the assessment may be
read justed, so that the Improvement,
so much desired, may not be long de-
layed.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-20
For Christmas.

Largest stock of ice skates in the
city, so cents up to So. 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.
Photographs Cheap.
Records, 20 cents, while they last.
Sweaters.
Bicycles.
Bicycle sundries.
Gas lamps, etc.
SPENCER, 1870 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-20
FOR CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS
A. j. Smith & Son Present a Fine Dis
play for Holiday Buying.

When you have been shopping in
Davenport there may be one place that
you have overlooked. 1t is the furn-
ture store of A. j. Smith g. Son.
There, spread out for inspection. is
pei haps the most complete line of
furniture shown any where in this
section. The stock includes every
thing from plain, solid furniture to
the most elaborate and artistic pro-
ductions of modern furniture making
The great rooms have been crowded
with handsome displays where thous-
ands of visitors have admired the
pretty Offerings. A most complete
toy department is one of the attractive
features where may be found all the
latest conceptions to amuse the juven-
lies. Don't fail to visit Smith & Son
when in Davenport.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-20
Books! Books!

Belated Books. 500 holiday volumes,
should have been here six 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.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-20
New Southwestern General Agent.

l.. F. Berry, general freight and
passenger agent of the Davenport,
Rock Island & Northwestern railway
was a caller at THE ARGUS Office this
morning. MIR. Berry has until recent
ly been connected with the Chicago &
No1 thwestern road in Chicago, and
comes to his newposition fully equip
ped for the duties and responsibilities
that are to devolve upon him. His offices
are to be in the McManus building at
Davenport.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-20

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 he writes,
and he generally does When he
writes as he does in the Leader-Couri-
er. Osceola Mills. Pa, without fee or
hope of reward, that Cham berlain's s
Cough Remedy acts magically, and
we have found none better in our
household. II you have a cough, try
it," it may be accepted as an honest
expression, worthy of credence- For
sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-20
VISIT FROM JUDGE YATES.
Aspirant for Republican Gubernatorial
Honors Expected Here Friday.

Local republicans are expecting
visit Friday from Judge Richard
Yates. whose mbition it is to succeed
Gov. Tanner. According to the pro-
gram so far arranged. Judge Yates
will only spend the morning in Rock
Island, long enough to feel the politi-
cal pulse of the leading lights of his
party in the county and learn how
they look upon his candidacy for the
gubernatorial nomination.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-20
Holiday HandkerchiefS.

Just opened for this sale. 75 dozen
Mems Initial Handkerckiefsa at 10c-
Childrens' fancy Handkerchiefs,
fancy boxes, at 25c and 19c per box.
Ladies' and Childrens' fancy and
plain Handkerchiefs from 81 down to
1c.
1000 dozen Haudkerchiefs, cheap
est we have ever shown, all to be sold
this week,
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-20
Toys! Toys!

The basement toy bazaar is filled with good
things for the last week Big variety OF dolls,
chairs beds, cradles and swings, at just 25c,
25c.
Fine hard wood dining tables, CSC.
Hundreds of dolls at SIC, S5c, 25c, 19c, l5c,
I0c SC.
Doll hats at l5c.
All the SOC mechanical toys, 25c, 25c, 25c, 25c.
Shoe flies 47c.
Bows hardwood desk with blackboard 9Sc.
White enameled bureaus three drawers and
mirror, SIC 49,
While they last, hardwood, iron shod, solid
built Clipper sleds 25c; oae to u customer,
25c
Rubber stamps, printing presses, trunks. tool
chests, guns games of all kinds and the thous-
and other Ioys which make the child happy,
are here in great variety at the always lowest
prices to be found anywhere.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-20
A FrightfuI BIunder

viii often cause a horrible burn
scald, cut or bruise. Bucklen's Ar
MICA 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 erup-
tions. Best pile cure on earth. Only
25 cents a box. Cure guaranteed.
Sold by Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-20

Phelps "4-C" Cough, Cold and
Group cure is guaranteed. 1t cures
chronic cases. 1t is out of the old
rht- For asthma and all other lung
troubles take &c" The Harper
House pharmacy
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-20
Across fhe Division Fence.

First Lady-Pd lick We in n minute
only L wouldn't dirty me hands on We!
Second Lady-Course ye wouldn't.
Ye'd clean 'em.
The riot call was sent in about three
Minutes later.-Indianapolis Journal.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-20
Useful Christmas Gifts.

A pretty fur collarette. muff, boa or
jacket is most appreciated. Com
plete assortment at factory prices, at
Richter & Sons. fnrriers, Davenport
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-20

The person who disturbed the con.
gregatfon last Sunday by coughing. i:
requested to call on his druggist and
get a bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar,
which always gives relief.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-20
Notice.

Our store will be open evening.
until Christmas.
A. j. SMITH & Sos, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-20

GA - TO x Z a.
Bear, the 1Ihs Kind fa8 Have NEays Bought
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The colored American., 1899-12-02

place extra taxation upon them, or
furnish a easis for advocating depOrta'
ton, or otherwise work to their injury,
those in whom they have confidence
should cooperate to allsy such fears,
and teach them that the census cannot
In any wise harm them; but on the
other hand, will show their progress
side by side with that OF the whites
and give them the industrial position
to which they are entitled. In urging
upon all the importance of getting our
figures into the hands of the enumera'
tors, promptly and accurately, the
Bishops, presiding elders, heads OF
the great colleges, district school
teachers, and newspapers, can per-
form a service of ,incslculable bene fit
to the Negro race.
The colored American., 1899-12-02

several selections from his writings on
the II ult. 10 large alt intellectual
audience st the Fl eenih Street Pres-
byterian church. That Mr.. Chesnutt
handles the dialect of the North Caro-
lima backw0ods Negro With rare skill Il
we'll known TO the many readers of his
books, and 1t was demons rated In a
manner most entertaining, that he can
speak as well as write dialect.
"HOt Foot Hannibal" stery from
"rhe COpjure Weman." which is put
into the mouth Of Uncle Julius" was
the fret selection read. The story
Orings two quarrelling levers together
through the diplomacy of Uncle julius,
who a an OppOrtupe time, relates q
''ns'nI" story.
Uncle WeliingtOn's Wives" one OF
the talt IN Mr.. Chesnutt's new book,
is both pathetic and humorous. There
was not dull moment in the two
honrs spent with Mr. Chesnutt and st
! the conclusion Of the program he re
ceived the hearty applause and indi
vidual congratulations OF his auditors
Between the selections read, Miss BERTHE
Mason rendered several piano solos
| Tuesd " evening of last week, Mr..
Ches smut appeared before ! Bethel
Literary and Historical ATS cation and
received welcome equal as cOrdia
| as that above described. While in the
city, Mr.. Chesnutt was the guest of
Mr.. H. G. Tyson, 2l24 K street, north
west.
The colored American., 1899-12-02

Nettie Garrett; PrOphetes~, Miss Annie
E. Payne; Msraecal's 'er, Miss julia
Lewis; Hegai, MIR. Wn c., per; HeI aid,
MI. Charles Lee; HaIboDah, Mr. VIM,
DeLong; Scribe, hr. john Shorter;
High Priest, Mr. jacob B Walker. The
other solos will be taken by Misses
Berthe Mason, Irene Dorsey, Gertrude
Tibbs. Marie Morgan and Beatrice Nal
van. The principal characters and the
chorus have volunteered their services
in this cantata which is to be reno cred
December "A, at Grand Army Hall fol-
the benefit of Plymouth Congregation.
al church, Rev. A. c. Garner, pastor.
Miss Nellie Freeman and Miss Addie
Lewis inauguTsted the effort.
The colored American., 1899-12-02

Mr.. W. T. Ferguson last week swore
out a warrant against Burke and
Chase, managers of the New Grand,
for violation OF the civil rights law
The case had been twice postponed,
but came up Tuesday morning at which
time the defendants waived pTelimin'
ary examination and gave personal
bond" for appearance before the grand
jury. Other warrants will be issued
by persons to whom orchestra seats
were refused.
Prof. Weatherless will file civil
suit for damages against the same
management, and has slso Instituted
inquiries into the conduct Of the Off
Ger who effected his arrest, claiming
that they exceeded their duty and com
mitted unwarranted assault.
The race for once is united and seems
to be deadly in earnest in their plo.
secution of these cases.
The colored American., 1899-12-02
DrSS- M akinQ.
DRESSMAKING ACADEMY

DRESS ACADEMY:
The de Lam OrtOn Famous french
Perfection Tailor System Academy
NINE ], A. SMALLwOOD, Sole Agent
15l3MRdis0n st. Northwest.
Morning class frC M a. IN. to l o. M
Afternoon class Co + N. daily.
Evenings from Z 80 to 10 O'Clock.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
DressmakeTs and ladies who wish to Go
their own dressmakIng.
R@ WAHTBD-TO learn the wonder
ful De LamOrton French Perfection
Taylor System, Seamless Basques,
without one inch OF visible seam, In
lining or goods, not even on the shOul-
der. Successful Dressmaking requires
as much earnest progressive study az
successful work in any OF the prOfes-
sIOns. No detail is too small TO be
carefully looked after. We teach you
to make dresses with or without seam
and guarantee perfect fits, and com.
plete your course with a diploma.
Fail and Winter course begins Septem-
Der l. Pupils can enter at any time.
The colored American., 1899-12-02
In Free Philadelphia.

T. ], MintOn, the we'll known cOlOred
la Eyer, has been evicted from the
Wltherspoon building, Philadelphia,
which is owned by the Presbyterians.
The reason Is said to be- his color, al
though the managers deny the al
legation. John II. Converse, the presI
dent Of the Presbyterian Publication
Board, has charge of the building, and
is responsible for the eviction. AS q
result the African Methodist Episcopal
Conference has adopted resolutions that
the eviction was san exhibition OF race
prejudice by men who are proiessedly
exem plsrs Of the Bible and its teach
inge."
The colored American., 1899-12-02
A Louisiana Liar,

The Negro regiments, even the least
Objectionable of them, have left a trail
Of riot and disorder wherever they have
gone. All through the war with Spain
these disorders occu red at Chatta
nOogs, Knoxville, Tampa, and wherever
the Negroes were stationed, and it took
almost as many white soldiers to keep
them on their good behavior as there
were Negroes in tie service New Or-
leans Times es-DemocTat
The colored American., 1899-12-02
Demand For CoIored Teachers.

The great demand for cOlored school
teachers in all section of the state is
conclusive evidence Of the general
prosperity that prevails everywhere
Heretofore white men and women who
could secure no other employment,
sought positions as teachers in Negro
schools. With the opening up Of bust
ness new fields have been opened for
them and they have given up their
coIored charges. The Reformer, Rich
mond, Va.
The colored American., 1899-12-02
HonorIng Lr. W. A. Credit.

Rev. w. A. Credit, pastor of Cherry
Street Baptist church, Philadelphia en-
Monday OF last week delivered an un'
usually eloquent aBd impressive ad'
dress to the Philade phis Christian En-
deavor Union, in The Arch Street Pres
byterian chuIch, one of the most aristo'
cratic places of religious worship in the
Quaker City. He was warmly receiv'
ed, and liste ned to with great attention.
Dr.. Credit is the first Of the cOlored
divines of PhilsdelI hia to be honoIed
by an invitation to address this i'm
mense organization. DR.. Credit will
be pleasantly remembered d as the pastor
OF the Berean Baptist church, of Wash
1ngtOn.
The colored American., 1899-12-02
eeoo,;NIzING GOOD WORK

nth Street Baptist Ch Ii
,,oIsbrates the 18th Anniversary
st,ba Pastorate OF Rev. Walter
4. Brooks.
....u5itorium of the 10Th Street Bap
cnurch, was well filled Friday
" INC Of last week to witness the
"'I .oo NJ The celebration OF the 18th
Pa;ysrsary of Rev. Walter H Brooks
snI, 'ag which he was presented wi
Da,,f,l a-',, gold watch. The following
Dp'Goguished persons were on the
'.tform: Revs. Walter H. Brooks, ID.
! p;rers Hon. ]. w. Lyons, Register
.,the Treasury, Rev. A. Z. Garner Mr
The colored American., 1899-12-02
CIVIL RIGHTS CASES.
The Management of the New Grand
to be Vigorously Prosecuted for
Discrimination Against Colored
CItizens-Council to take Hand,

The outrageous discrimination agRins
coIoTed people by the management of
the New Grand has stirred the citI
zens of Washington more deeply than
has been the case with any similar
demonstration of race prejudice in re
cent years. Lawyers, professional and
business men are all taking hand,
and many suits. civil and criminal, are
likely to result before the incident is
closed The Negroes are determine d
to stamp out this absurd innovation OF
Burke and Chase, and are getting abou
il in a business-like manner that bod, t
no good TO any who may undertake to
stand in the way OF decency and order.
Organizations are also bringing their
influence 10 bear against this cruel
and inhuman caste prescription. AT
the meeting of the executive commit
tee OF the National Afro. A merlcsh
Council, held Thurs day evening al the
residence of Mr.. Daniel Murray, the
following resolution was presented by
Mr. r W. Thompson and unanimous
Iy adopted as the voice of the Council:
| WHEREAS, The management OF the
Grand Opera House Of this City has re
fused admission 10 the desirable seats
of that tbeaIer 10 respectable and or
deily cOlered people, IN open violation
If The laws of the United states and the
| OIsInct of COlumbiA-
Be it Resolved, That We deplOEe this
outrageous discrimination on the pe:,
of the said management, and look up
on it as a dangerous infringement up
on the citizen rights aud well being Oi
ali members of The Negro race, and
likely TO be fsrreaching ia its COase
quence unless speedily rebuked; there
fore be IL
resolved, That Ia order to protect
the law aolding aad respectable ele
ments of our people from such rank
injustice, the National Afro American
Council hereby tenders its moral and
financial support to all persons ag
grIeVed by denial Of Rdmlssion TO SAID
Grand Opera House, ard il is advised
that criminal and evil proceedings be
TO enforce the laws Of I lie
Instituted at ONT e TO test the ability OF
dispOsi ion OF the authOIitle S
land; and to this end it is further ad
Yi-ed that competent legal talent be
secuerd 10 assist ia the prosecution ol
said manal eIs, Burke and Chase; un'
| der the civil rights agt. in operation IN
the District of Columbia and The teTritOI
| les.
The colored American., 1899-12-02
LaValelte Nav be Restored

MIR. w. A. Lavslette, a printer OF
much skill and ex. eriencs, has been
transferred from the main building to
the Specification Division of the
Government Printing Office, where a
very high grade Of workmanship is re
quired. Mr. La slette is Que of the
Oldest and most reliable employees OF
the great printing bureau, and for
many years served with marked ability
and competency as proof reader. 1t is
more than likely. within the fewest of
days, that Mr.. Lavalette Will again be
calltd TO the proof room. If Mr.. Palmer
desires to accord to the Negro the full
measure Of justice in the matter OF ap-
pointment to toe preferred positions, "
there is no better llace to begin than
In the restoration OF the faithful and
tried LRvaIette.
The colored American., 1899-12-02
The Cosm IS Club.

Intense interest and pleasure are be
ing shown in the forthcoming as
semblies at Odd Fellows Hall. The
first v as given Tuesday evening. About
one hund. ed OF the best people, both
old and young participated, and ex-
press thems elves hear lily IN favor oi
the revival of former delightful social
treats by the Cos nos Club, acting as
committee in charge. Upon invitation
the following gentlemen have accepted
the offer OF honorary membership III
the Cosmos Club: Hons. 2. B. 5
Pinchbaek, Jno. F. Cook, Messrs
jerome A. Johnson, Eugene Brooks
Henry q Baker, DR.. John f. Francis
and Prof. r, Il. Terrell.
The colored American., 1899-12-02
WANrED-MUSIO TEACHER.

WANTED a lady, a woman we'll aducat
60. not under thirty or thirty-hve years o
,sge' Must be good housek eeper, one who
cah perform well on a piano, who can
teacn music vocal and ingfTuu entail and
~no is willing to work and assume resTonsi.
Dilltles. vain, false. proud Woman is not
"antec. OUT clean woman, a modest,
motheriy woman to take care ard control OF
young ladies' and rIs; One who knows so
Gial ana table manners and who understand
Ensnsh a. q II ossibie Latin. 3 permanent
a. care Il G Colored a meriean, W ashingtOn,
The colored American., 1899-12-02

Rehearsal for Cantata by Ply
mouth Company.
A largely attended rehearsal of the
Plymouth Company was held Monday
evening in the auditorium of the
church, and the impersonations Of the
ch haracters IN the proposed cantata
"Queen Esther" were announced by
Director j. Henry Lewis, as follows;
King Ahasuerus, Mr. ThOs. T. Johnson;
Queen Esther, Mrs. Estelle Msston
Haman, Mr.. r W. Johnson; Mordecai,
Mr.. Morrison Goodrich; Zsresb, Miss
The colored American., 1899-12-02
hO" 10 Secure an Accurate Census in
the Black BeIt.

The Black BeIt.
aklng an accurate census of Negroes
Black Belt of the South and the
remote from railroads and great
highways, will be attended by many
ulhculties and embarrassments. These,
however, can be reduced to a minimum
" beginning at once system of in
s.tlcuon among the ignorant or appre-
hensiye. In some sections the visit OF
ma1 with pad and pencil is apt to
oe viewed with alarm to many per-
s0ls unaccustomed to such things,
sad gIyeIise TO all kinds of conf uIes.
some Of the cOlOTed people t.
we've Information concerning the,
sus through the newspapers, and sh1
'7 pTepaTedt0 meet the enumeratcr and
s''e the required data in intelligent
.asnioni tut such as are unable to
isau' especially those born in slavery,
.an De reached most effectively,
through their editors, teac hers, minis
,S'' and leaders. If anywhere the peo
a.' en'er'sin fear that the inquiries
TIE enumerators will be ussd TO
The colored American., 1899-12-02
Justice Marshall, Now.

Mr., NIB. Marshall, "a graduate of Har
ward, who is now associate d in the prac
tice of law with Johnson W. Ramsay,
BOston's foremost colored attorney, was
recently appointed Justice OF the Peace
by Governor Walcott. Mr.. Marshall il
well'knoWn here.