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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-26
MISS IRVING SURPRISED
BY THE CRISIS" COMPANY

most unusual honor was con-
ferred upon Miss Isabelle Irving in
this city Wednesday evening by the
fellow members of her troupe. The
company spent three days at the Har-
per before and including Christmas.
showing in The Crisis" at Davenport
yesterday.
1t was decided to give Miss Irving
Christmas surprise, and to that end
the members were busily occupied
Wednesday. Miss Irving being. success
fully kept in the dark. She knew
nothing of what was in store till she
was invited to the ordinary, in which
as she entered the lights were sudden
ly turned on and she found all the
members of her troupe standing
awaiting her at the banquet board.
As she entered all drank to her
health.
After the dinner, which was served
in accordance with an elaborate menu
printed on dainty souvenir cards, and
which was made the object of special
attention on the part of Landlord Nc
Hugh. the door to the adjoining par
Tor was thrown open and an elaborate
decorated Christmas tree was dis
closed to the guest of honor. Pres
ents were distributed in approved
fashion. and then was given
on an improvised stage pro
gram of songs, dances and stories
that represented several days prepar-
alton on the part of the talented per-
formers, most of the numbers hay-
ing been especially prepared for the
occasion. 1t is needless to say that
Miss Irving was deeply affected by the
evidence of good will manifested, and
that she found occasion during the
evening TO express her gratitude to
her co-laborerS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-26
NO VACANCY THERE
So Says n. c. Frick as to Presi.
dency of the Steel
Trust.
HAS PLENTY TO DO HIMSELF
Without Undertaking the Direction
of the Affairs of the Big
Corporation.

Pittsburg. Dec. 26.-"There is no
vacancy in the presidency of the Unit
ed States Steel Corporation. or any
other executive position. that l know
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-26
a Million Voices

Could hardly express the thanks of
Homer Hall, of West Point, Iowa.
Listen why: A severe cold had settled
on his lungs, causing a most obstin-
ate cough. Several physicians said he
had consumption, but could not help
him. When all thought he was DOOM
ed he began to use DIR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, and
writes: at completely cured me and
saved my life. L now weigh 227
pounds" It's positively guaranteed
for coughs, colds and lung troubles.
Price, so cents and 81. Trial bottles
free at Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug
store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-26
KodoI Dyspepsia Cure

Digests all classes Of food, tones and
strengthens the stomach and diges-
tive organs. cures dyspepsia and indi-
gestion, stomach troubles, and makes
rich, red blood, health and strength.
Kodol rebuilds worn out tissues, pur-
ifies, strengthens and sweetens the
stomach. Gov. G. w. Atkinson, of
West Virginia, says; 81 have used a
number of bottles of kodol and have
found it to be very effective and,
indeed a powerful remedy for stom-
ach ailments. L recommend it to my
friends"
Harper House pharmacy; A. j.
Riess drug store, corner Seventh ave-
nue. and Twenty-seventh street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-26
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.

Today's Quotations on Provisions. Live
Stock. Feed and Fuel
Rock Island, Dec. 26-Following are the
quotations on the local market
Provisions.
Butter-Creamery 2s1Sc. dairy 23c.
Eggs-Fresh 24c; packed 21C.
Live poultry-Spr1ng cnIckens &C per
pound, hens SC per pound, ducks &c, turkeys
l2c, geese SC.
observation-disclosures. Sc to 40c.
Fruit-Apples SOC to 75c per busheL
Live Stock.
Cattle-Steers $3.50 to 1851 cows and
heifers e.. 100 to $3.50. calves e4.50 to $500
Hogs-Mixed and butchers $3.50 to t6 90
Sheep--Yearlings or over, per cwt. $500 to
t4.OO, Lambs per head $500 to $500.
Feed and Fuel
Grain-Corn 40G43c; oats. 30c to 3Sc.
Forage-Timothy hay. Gil to tl3, prairie
SO to 81, baled prairie 90, baled timothy sl2,
straw, $3.50.
Woodland, per load $500.
Coal-Lump. per bushel l4c. slack. per
bushel &c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-26
YES OR NO?
Rock Island People Are Respectfully Asked
to Answer These Questions.

To Answer IheSe QUESTIONS
Is there anything in the evidence of
ones senses? Is there anything in
the testimony of ones friends? Can
reliance be placed upon statements
from people we know? Are the opin-
ions of local citizens of any greater
moment than those of strangers?
Would you sooner believe people liv-
ing in some far-away place than citi-
zens of your own city? We think not,
for home proof can easily be inyesti-
gated.
John Mayer, of 223 Eighteenth
street, proprietor of the architecture
al iron and brass works, says: There
were such terrible pains through my
kidneys that / could hardly sit down
or get up without suffering from
sharp, shooting pains through my
back. In the morning / often felt so
lame and sore that l could not get
up and 1 practically rolled out of the
bed, and more than once my wife has
assisted me to get up. l had my at
tention called to Doan's Kidney Pills
and got a box at Marshall 81 Fishers
drug store. a few doses seemed 20
relieve me; as L continued taking the
remedy the pains grew less. and after
using one box L was nearly free from
them. / got Il second box and before
had finished it the trouble left me-
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, \.
Y, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name Donn's and
take no other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-26

Chicago, Dec. 26-Following are the open
ing. highest, lowest and closing quotations
in todays markets:
Wheat.
Dec, 74%; 752s; 7!a; 744.
NAY May, H. 7 10. II. q a.
Corn.
Dec, 4st: az: IS; 451i.
May, 4316-; So; 431s; 459s.
Data.
Dec Dec. 81; ga; 81: ssf.
July, S2Ss; S2ss. 3.as; 3aH.
Pork.
jan, 1870; I7.25: IS 20: I7e
May, 1852; 1880; Is 30: 1917
Lard
Dec, 10 Is: 10 30: 10 Is. 1880.
Jan, 9.S2; 8 %: 50; 90
May, 9.45; s.57; 9 -; $50.
RIha.
Jan. S.47: SIS: s47: $50
May, s 81; 10; SEE: o..
Rye, Dec. 4s; May 5Isi; fax. cash. n. w
l.2io, 5. W. lib Dec. lie, May l.e3b. l.241ss;
SO: hogs $4,000; cattle 6OO0 sheep 1900.
h HOES R PefF oTef 9Pe sse strong
Light S.sOass IS; mixed and butch
ers. teO!e6 so; good heavy. seiOGa6o. rough
Sheep market opened strong.
Union stock yards $40 a. m.
Hog market opened 3 to l0c higher. Bulk
Light. as S5G6.4O: mixed and butchers. &c Is
Go.60; good heavy. t6.sO1e IS; pigs. IS 1oa $50;
Cattle marker opened steady.
Beeves S3. 40G6 75, cows ana heifers ST. 400
feeders 81 S5645O.
Sheep market strong.
vance
Cattle market closed steady
Sheep market closed strong.
Estimated receipts Saturday; Wheat 90,
corn $50. oats l65, hogs 1900
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-26
! QUIET CHRISTMAS
Holiday Celebrated in Rock Is
land With Very Little
Show.
NORTH WIND HOLDS FULL SWAY
Church Services and Exercises for
Sunday School Children
Held.

Yesterday was a first rate day to
stay at home and enjoy Christmas,
and that is what the ma iority of Rock
Island people did. Beyond the church
services in the Catholic churches
there was little to tempt people TO
go abroad and face the zero atmos-
phere that was served up all day at
the rate of about twenty miles an
hour. After strolling few blocks on
the street one was in state, of mind
to appreciate the attractions of Il
good warm fire for the rest of the
day.
Nevertheless there were fair sized
congregations present at the differ
ent churches where services were
held. At st. Joseph's, Sacred Heart
and St. Mary's Catholic churches
there were masses at ), and 10 or
1890 a. m, with special programs
of music. At Trinity Episcopal church
the celebration began at midnight
and there were mathis and celebra-
ton at 10 a. IN. At the German Luz
theran church there were services
morning and evening.
sunday School Celebrations.
The children's exercises at
the German Lutheran and First
Baptist churches were held
Wednesday evening. At each place
there was program by the little
folks with tree and Santa Claus.
Santa Claus visited the First Meth
odist Sunday school children last ev-
ening and was accorded a fitting wei
come. The auditorium was beautiful
ly decorated for the occasion and the
Christmas tree was brilliantly lighted
by electricity. Mrs. j. w. Crandall
had charge of the arranging of the
program. the feature of which was
cantata entitled ''Santa's Surprise"
by large number of the little folks.
tity there is a good deal of mystery,
the icicle boys attracted the most in
terest.
The children of the Memorial Chris
tian and the Central Presbyterian
churches will have their exercises
this evening. The program at the
former will be as follows:
Song by school.
Prayer song, class of girls. -
Recitation, three little girls.
Recitation. Eva Harris.
Song by school.
- Exercise. nine little girls.
Recitation, Nina Bollman.
Song by school.
Doll song, six little girls.
Recitation. Ray McKennan.
Song by school.
Recitation. Emma Wells.
Solo. Miss Mary Ieager.
Exercise, King of Glory.
Recitation. Minta Frazier.
Song, class Of boys.
, Song by school
The Christmas festival for the chill
dren was held at Trinity Episcopal
church Wednesday afternoon at
O'Clock. That for the little ones of
the chapel occurred yesterday after
noon. Candy and presents were dis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-26

or, and even if there were. and / should
be offered one, my own affairs require
SO much of my time that it would not
be possible for me to consider any
thing of the kind
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-26
Rheumat,.m Cured In a Day.

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in 1 to 3
Gays. Its action upon the system is
remarkable and mysterious. It re-
moves at once the cause and the dis
ease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits. 75c and
81. Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Sec
ond avenue, Rock Island; Gustave
Schlegel & Son, 220 West Second
street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-26
Name PersIstentIy Mentioned

he above statement was made by
II. c. Frick 10 Il representative of the
Associated Press last night. Il am
much averse to newspaper interviews"
continued he. but my name has been
so persistent!y used in connection with
positions IN the United States Steel
Corporation that rather welcome the
opportunity of making this statement.
l have retired from active business.
and nothing would induce me to take
any position that could claim my time
from my own affairs.
Il am director in the United
States Steel Corporation. besides being
n large stakeholder, and am very much
interested in its success, and while 1
am willing to give all the time and at
tention required of me as IL director
l could not accept any position that re-
quired my daily and exclusive atten-
ton"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-26
FoIIs Deadly Attack.

'My wife was so i'll that good ply
sicians were unable to help her."
writes NJ. NJ. Austin, of Winchester,
Ind, but was completely cured by
DIR. Kings New Life Pills." They work
wonders in stomach and liver trou-
bles. Cure constipation, sick head
ache. 25 cents, at Hartz & UIlemey-
er's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-26

Place your order with US and get
the purest and richest ice cream in
the tri-cities. Phone West 1874. Tri-
City Milk & Butter company, Rock
Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-26
WHAT ABOUT YOUR BOWELS?

II the people only attended to the
regular movement Of their bowels as
closely as they do to their business
and social affairs. half the ills OF life
would be avoided. Constipation and
torpid liver are the forerunners OF Sc
rious disease and should be cured at
once with Liver-Lax, the little 25-cent
liver pill. Guaranteed to cure.
T. H. THOMAS. Leading Druggist
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-26
TODAY'S MARKETS

Chicago. Dec. 26-FoIlowing are the open
ing, highest, lowest and closing quotations
in todays markets:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-26

tributed and the children made to
feel the true significance of the day.
salvation Army Dinner
Not the least important of. the
days events, by any means, was the
serving of the annual dinner given by
local corps of the Salvation Army
to the poor children of the city. Over
200 of these to whom Christmas would
of ceaseless struggle with cold and
hunger were given good meal in
Guiding the more substantial articles
of food and some of the delicacies of
the season, from 1 to 4 at the bar
racks on Second avenue. The Saliva
tionists. under the leadership of En-
sign and Mrs. job, worked hard in
preparation for the feast and they
We're literally aided by generous citi-
zens. 1t is superfiuous to state that
the treat was appreciated and that
those who furnished it will in due
time be rewarded.
Other Observances.
There were great many members
out to enjoy the comforts of the
Rock Island Club. Steward +. III. Wey
having made special Christmas day
Preparations. n feature OF which was
a punch bowl, from which refresh
ments were dispensed throughout the
day.
: Manager and Mrs. a. NJ. Cox Christ
mas(ev entertained the Illinois thea
tire employees and friends 10 the num-
Der of 81 with an eight-course BAN
quet. The feast was served on the
stage, which was deliberately decora-
ted for the oecasion. The latter part
of the evening was devoted to music
and social amusements. The host and
hostess were presented handsome
couch.
The Rock Island Independent base
ball team last evening gave a ball at
Armory hall that was very largely at
tended and thoroughly enjoyed. Bleu-
er's furnished the program of music.
Twenty cents n pound, the prevail
ing price for dressed turkeys. did
not prevent the Tri-City Railway
company from following it's usual
custom of giving each of its married
employees a fine bird for the Christ
mas feast.
Sheriff VIC. Heidcr Toasted the 81
prisoners at the county Jail on chick
en- and trimmings.
The members of the Rock Island
Club presented Steward +. II. Wey
Christmas purse of $40.
The sisters of st. Anthony's hospi
tai and patients of the institution
were generously remembered by
friends. TO all of whom the sisters are
grateful. particularly to those who
sent toys to the children who are con-
fined at the hospital.
There were number of private
dinner parties at the hotels of the
city.
Evening star., 1902-01-01

closing, picture dealers can look forward
to 1902 for continued improvement in bus
mess and continued advance In the pub
lie TASTE" said Mr.. William H. Veerhoff
yesterday Never before in my experience
has the general judgment as to pictures
peen so good. In the old days there were
some pretty bad things on view every
where. Then, after gradual improvement
through several years. came the various
platlnotypes, all of them excellent, and
some OF them very fine, indeed. A good
platinotype is better any day than a poor
painting. But the carbon print and platin-
otype have had their day, I think. During
the past year we have sold more good
water colors than would have been thought
possible ten years ago. If this march for
ward In the picture business continues, and
l am confident it will. 1902 ought to be a
remarkable year for the sale of goods
which are artistically merftoriousH
Evening star., 1902-01-01
THE COMING YEAR
Continued from Third Page3

during the coming year would be an ap-
preparation for flushing the streets at night
during the summer months and at inter
walls during the winter. 1t is the only way
IN which the streets can be kept absolutely
clean and safe. Asphalt collects a certain
gumlike coating from the refuse at times
and the only way TO rid the streets of the
slippery substance is by washing them
Then, of course, / would like to have
authority to extend the hand work on
street cleaning. / would like ever much
TO be able to raise the pay of laborers on
hand cleaning work from S1.25 to $50 per
day. as recommended in my estimates.
Broader Parcel Posts Treaties.
'If the new year treats the division of
foreign mails kindly" said Capt. n. NJ.
Brooks, the chief OF that bureau, ''it will
bring 10 us new parcels post treaties with
Japan and the commonwealth of Australia
We hope also to extend the parcels post
conventions now in force in South Ameri-
Ca. But Europe is behind the horizon, /
guess. unless the new sun shall shine very
brightly
More Free Rural Deliveries
BY the end of next year the rural free
delivery system will probably embrace H.
800 routes and employ as many carriers BY
July i the system will have grown to in
clude $500 carriers. The cost of a service
of IL, 800 routes will be s.. 5000 for car
Ticrs alone, $500 600 for administrative pur-
poses and very probably 81, 1900 for an
increase of 800 per year to be granted ru-
raj carriers. Within six years We plan to
reach every farm which could reasonably
ask the benefits OF a delivery system. The
new year thus becomes for us the period OF
the greatest progress our work can ever
expect to make" This was the forecast of
Mr.. August Machen, chief of the entire
system of free delivery.
Evening star., 1902-01-01

Improvement in All Branches.
Mr.. isador saks: 1.-The past year has
been one OF the best In the history of local
business. There is every indication that
the coming year viii be one of great pros
perity IN all branches Of trade. The asn-
Evening star., 1902-01-01

PROSPERITY PREDICTED.
business Men Look Forward to a Busy
Year.

Should the new year prove deserving of
favorable comparison with the DID," said
Mr.. William a. Mearns. the president of
the Washington stock exchange the finan-
cial community will have ample cause for
rejoicing. The marvellous growth of the
country, and particularly it's commercial
expansion, opens up such a wide field OF
endeayor as to preclude any accurate meas
uring of possible achievement Changes
in policy must follow changes in conditions
and old methods must give way to new.
The evolution in financial methods has been
rapid. and nowhere more strikingiy sue.
cessful than in the United States
The District of Columbia is figuring In
this process TO a conspicuous degree. and
the progress made In business methods
during the last year probably equals that
OF the previous decade With modern
methods the District Is prepared to make
the most Of its limited resources and to
share In any general Improvement While
the list OF local securities is Iamentably
small, there are no safer investments any,
where. and the ready market for those of
the better grade reflects in some degree
the prosperity of our people. Judged by
the prices now prevailing there is a strong
local confidence in future prosperity"
Prosperity Predicted.
The outlook for the new year Is a prom
is!ng one." remarked Air. Charles J. Bell.
the president of the American Security and
Evening star., 1902-01-01
Foot Rail- Hopes.
"Fafmer" DuRn's CHARGES.

Secretary Wilson has decided to take no
action on the letter received by him re-
Gently from F. b. Dunn of New York, for
merly forecaster in the weather bureau,
in which various charges are preferred
against Prof. Willis l.. Moore, chief of the
weather bureau. In the Secretary's judg-
ment the case is not of much Importance
and has been finally decided after sufi-
cient deliberation. Mr.. Dunn's relations
with the Agricultural Department are
viewed as those of an outsider merely, and
1t is held that nothing in the letter written
by an outsider would warrant any action
whatever.
Evening star., 1902-01-01
COMING YEAR IN SPORTS.
increase In interest Predicted by Diff
ferent Experts.


ferent Experts.
Looking into the future, there are many
indications pointing to the fact that the
year 1902 will be a notable one in Wash
lngton for the followers Of good, healthy
sport. OF course. bad weather is not taken
into consideration when this prediction is
made. as majority of the sports are in
the open air and downpour of rain will
ruin the best athletic meet or tournament
ever planned. Eliminating "Old Probable
tiles from the calendar and perusing the
interviews secured by a reporter of The
Evening Star as published below, and it
will be ascertained that there are many
people ''in the know" who can see nothing
but the roSiest prospects for sport in the
District of Columbia.
Base hall Prospects.
''Unele Nick" Young, who, the New York
courts say, is still president Of the National
League. is somewhat under the weather at
present. and was resting quietly at his
home on Mount Pleasant yesterday when
coming year he said: UH = y =.
Although the afraifs OF fothe National
League are in a somewhat Studded condi-
New York courts will soon set matters
right. and then the great game will take on
League is CONC Concerned. me fhe Sapers tell me
that Messrs. Spaldnga Brush, Robson.
Dreyfus and Presidene Johnson Of the
American League are; 10. meet in confer
ence In the south In few days, and am
sure II such conference taKes place that
it will not take long f8f everybody to get
together and decide upon definite plans of
action. Lat a
Base ball had a very prosperous year In
1901. and for the comifE year cannot see
anything but the greaaest,tsuccess. The
players are certainly reapiAs harvest in
the way of big salaries and ais they are the
ones who make the nasiona1sgame popular
there Is no reason why. Rhey should not Sc
cure the greatest benef1t.
There Is nothing that can injure the
sport permanently, and. as have before
remarked. there will be great boom In
the game the coming year when peace is
declared between the warning factions and
the business Is conducted along harmonious
lines"
More Golf.
one of the best golf players Of the District.
had nothing but words Of praise for the
great Scotch game. Said he: "It Is need
less to dwell upon the great progress of
golf last year, as The Star keeps everybody
posted on the subject, but successful as II
was last season, there are Indications
which point to a still greater boom in 1902
have had Interviews with many golf play
ers of the District of Columbia, Belonging
20 dlnerent clubs. and they all told me of
increased membership. When the member
ship OF golf club increases in the ratio of
the Cheyy Chase, Columbia. Washington
ana Dumbarton clubs last year there is no
question as to the prosperity OF the sport.
Evening star., 1902-01-01

" 0NOo
We took the best soc. Shirt that has
ever been offered as standard for Our
1902 3oc. Special Unlaundered Shirt We want you to
carefully examine the materials and the making-com-
pare with the best soc. Shirt you fnd its
match in every respect.
The bodies made of fne-count Langdon Mills
Muslin the bosoms of Donegal Linen all button holes
are hand worked; continuous stays throughout !;
patent gusseted; reinforced and strengthened at
every point. The bosoms are extra long and wide
There all sizes from ID I8 Both open back and
back and front although the majority of the former.
Not over six to customer.