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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-15

wheat cakes is a breakfast fit for a
king
Santa Claus. special bargains and
electric illumination tonight at Nc
Cabe's- Open evenings.
Go TO Holbrook's Davenport, and
see 100 different patterns OF combina-
ton and library book cases
Fine quartered oak. polished finish
pillar. extension table. special this
week SIS at Holbrook's. Davenport.
Boys coasters and girls high sleds
Is cents each at 2 o'clock Friday at
McCabe's toy store. Open evenings.
Fresh trout. white fish, black bass.
croppies. sunfish, Columbia river salN
mon and herring AT Hess Bros tomor-
row.
Fuchs Bros. go them all one better
on quality and price for pure wines
and liquors. See their large ad on this
page.
Mrs. Austin's Quick Rising Buck
wheat makes tender. crispy brown
cakes. Your grocer can tell you ali
about it.
10 their patrons that their store will be
open every evening from now until
Christmas
For Christmas gifts, see our fine um-
brellas with gold and silver mounted
handles. If you see them you'll buy.
The London.
Gustafson & Hayes wish to announce
TO their patrons that their store will be
open every evening from now until
Christmas.
The choir of the African Methodist
church is TO give a concert at the
church on Thirteenth street and Fifth
avenue this evening
Better get in and buy that fine I'M
derwear we are offering at big dis
count. Nothing marked up, nothing
reserved. The London.
Ladies. you cannot afford to miss
that fine assortment of Morris chairs
at Holbrook's. Davenport, over 60 pat
terms from si.75 to S35.
Christmas trees. holly. evergreen.
magnolia. cycas and holly wreaths,
Christmas bells. etc, at II. Meyers
the Longview florist Both phones.
See Holbrook's windows in Daven-
port for specials. Sofa pillows. 25
cents, pictures % cents, velour foot
rests SO cents. taborettes SO cents.
Beginning tonight McCabe's store
will be open each evening till Christ
mas. See the specials; see Santa
Claus; see the electric illuminations.
Clearing sale of all imported winter
suitings at special discount. The
goods are too expensive to carry over
Stone. the tailor. 1907 Second avenue
To advertise that their store will be
open this evening. McCabe's will sell
at 1880 tonight. big Santa Claus story
books. full of pictures. at Z cents-yes,
Z cents.
Look all over town, get their prices
and best discounts, then come to us.
It's a cinch we will sell TO you. Moth
ing marked up, nothing reserved. The
London.
The fine quality and low prices on
wines and liquors at the wholesale and
retail firm of Fuchs Bros. will sur
prise you. See their large ad on this
this page.
II will cost you nothing to see that
large stock of fine wines and liquors
at the new wholesale and retail firm
of Fuchs Bros. See their large ad
on this page.
If you want TO see a crowd. see Santa
Claus, an electric illumination and get
some Christmas bargains at the same
time, visit McCabe's store tonight.
Open evenings.
Tomorrow at 1890 a. m, fine chocO-
late marshmallows 12k cents pound;
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-15
CHILDREN WILL ENTERTAIN
For Benefit of the Grand Army at Ar
mory Hall Tomorrow Evening.

mory Hall Tomorrow Evening.
The following program has been ar
ranged for the entertainment which
the pupils of the Lincoln school will
give at Armory hall tomorrow evening
for the benefit of the members of Blu
ford post, G. A. r.
Piano solo-Grace O'Neil, Miss
Wakefield's room.
Minuet-Pupils of Miss Wittigs
deaf class.
Farmers drill-Pupils of Miss Fitz-
patric's room.
Selections from Babes in Toyland"
Miss Egan's children.
Vocal Solo-Ruby Channon, from
Miss Andersons room.
Little Pilgrims-Pupils of Miss
Majors room.
Mother Goose drill-By pupils from
Miss Channon's room.
Anvil chorus-By pupils from Miss
Oswald's room.
Flag drill-Pupils from Miss Freed's
room.
Remarks, 1.-The Flag'-W. B. McIn-
tyre.
Piano and violin duet-Grace Tay-
lor and Kinney LENS, Miss Philips
room.
Notwithstanding Park of Miss
Platt's room.
Chorus-Pupils of Miss Tricks
room.
Remarks-Supt. H. B. Hayden.
Song-Mrs. j. F. Witter.
Management of Prof. f. l.. Phil
brook.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-15
NEW OFFICERS ARE CHOSEN
BY THREE LOCAL LODGES
Camp 20. Woodmen, Mystic Workers
and Ladies Of the Grand Army
Hold Annual Meetings.

Camp 30. NJ w A, held its meeting
for the election of officers for the year
last evening. The following were
chosen:
Consul. F. Witter.
Adviser-T Mclean.
Banker-John Liedtke.
Clerks. Mattison.
Escort H. Nicholson.
Watchman-F Veither.
Sentry-H. Blackstock.
Manager, Three Years. F. era
mer.
Physicians-Drs. C. T. Foster, B. F.
Hall.
Mystic Workers of World Lodge 35,
has elected new officers. They are:
Prefect-Grant jerks.
Monitor-Mrs. Emma Ross.
Secretary-Liilian Davis.
Banker. L. c. Kramer.
Marshall-Mary Peter.
Warder-Lloyd Ross.
Sentinel-Harry Orman.
Supervisors-A A. Burt and w. A
Lovett
Physicians-Drs. Emma Morgan, P.
T Purdue.
Officers for the year have been elect
ed as follows by Col. Bracket circle.
No. SO. Ladies of the G. A. R.:
President-Mrs. Ida Van Horne
Senior Vice President-Mrs. Agnes
Tubbs.
Junior Vice President-Mrs. Lavina
Baughman.
Treasurer-Mrs. Johanna Albright.
Chaplain-Mrs. Henrietta Berry.
Conductor-Mrs. Maud Tubbs.
GUARDIANS. Ottilia Smith
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-15
CITY CHAT.

Cdll LOT improved ZdZdIO-
Signet rings at J. Ramsers.
Storm rubbers at Dolly Bros.
Lage-waters for fine footwear
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
For bus. baggage. express. call Robb's
For bus or express. Spencer & Trefz
For real estate and insurance. E. J.
Burns.
Buy that outfit at HoIbrook's Dav
export
Travelling sets and toilet sets at J.
Ramser's.
Order your fresh fish al Schroeder
tomorrow.
See Holbrook's. Davenport. for
china closets.
II its good, We have it. Just call for
1t at Raniser's.
Triplicate hand and shaving mirrors
at J. Ramsers.
Holbrook's. Davenport. for unmatch
able furniture bargains.
The stage of water at the Rock Isl
and bridge was LIS all day.
Large 2O-cent fancy bottles perfume
8 cents tonight at McCabe's-
Signet hat pins. in silver. gold filled
and solid gold at J. Ramser's.
Exhibition and sale OF hand painted
china at Miss Byrnes' millinery.
Mems imitation alligator Christmas
slippers. 40 cents at Lage-Waters'
Holbrook's store. Davenport. open
evenings until 10 o'clock after Dec. 10.
Peter Kraft. shoemaker and first
class repair shop. 6O4 Twelfth street.
Walline & Hamilton. express and
transfer. Old phone 1870. new 1854
W. II. Siemon will do your tin work !:
1927 Sixth avenue. New phone SAG.
Stone. the tailor. 1907 Second ave-
nue.. can cut a suit and guarantee the
fit
Peanut candy and taffy 10 cents per
pound at Petersen's. 1914 Third ave
nue..
Prescription work given special at
tention at Steiner's Fifth avenue phar-
macy.
Between 200 and 900 handsome par
lor and library tables at Holbrook' s
Davenport.
Forty-five beautiful sideboards can
be seen at Holbrook's Davenport. at
prices to suit ali.
The best assortment of weathered
oak furniture can be found at HC-
brooks. Davenport.
You'll be crowded some at McCabe's.
but they are hiring more clerks every
day. Open evenings.
\ cup of coffee: a bit of sausage
and a plate of Mrs. Austins buck
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-15
Nebraska Finally Raises $4,000 and
Gets $4,000.

Lincoln. Neb.. Dec. 15.-The condi-
tons which make it possible to accept
John ID. Rockefeller's gift of $4,000
to the University of Nebraska for re-
ligious buildings are declared TO have
been complied with and the regrets of
the university have formally accepted
the gift. Owing to the opposition of
the Nebraska public nearly three years
were required TO raise the $50. 900
which the conditions of the gift re.
quired.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-15
Operation on Manager Taylor.

r. II. Taylor. manager of the Illinois
theatre, was operated on for appendi-
citis at the Moline city hospital this
morning. Mr.. Taylor rallied nicely
from the ordeal. and while his condi-
ton necessarily will be dangerous for
some days. the physicians are confident
of a complete recovery. The many
friends of the genial manager are hope
full of seeing him about his duties in
side a few weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-15
SPECIAL THURSDAY EVENING
And all Day Friday at Young G. Nc
Combs


25 per cent discount on and ladies'
suit
% per cent discount of ladies
Jackets.
% per cent discount ON ladies long
coats.
% per cent on ladies' trimmed hats.
% per cent discount on ladies'
street hats.
The above are extraordinary bar
gains right in the heart of the season.
See our big line of pictures. They
make nice Christmas presents.
10 a. m.-Friday. 15c and 19c games,
assorted. for this one hour &c.
10 a. m.-Silk gloria. fancy border
ed umbrellas. with Congo handles. reg
uiar price s1.9S, for this one hour,
S125. Fine Christmas gift.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-15
ARM DISLOCATED IN A FALL
Charles Hansgen Has an Accident on
Twentieth Street Last Evening.

Charles Hansgen. while on his way
TO his home, S4S Twentieth street, last
evening, slipped on the sidewalk on
Twentieth street between Seventh and
Eighth avenues, and fell, dislocating
his left arm at the shoulder
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-15

pie. in Davenport, the regular meeting
of Kaaba temple, of the Mystic Shrine,
will be held. A large class of candi-
dawes is to be received into the order,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-15

and among those who will be in the
class are about Is Rock Island gen.
tlemen. The ceremonies will be fol-
lowed by the traditional banquet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-15
EMANON DANCING PARTY

Annual is to be Held on the Evening
of Dec. 26.
The Emanon club has issued invita-
tons for its seventh annual Christ
mas party, Dec. &c. The committee
having the arrangements in charge is
composed of Fay Warren, Gertrude
Don, Stella Melchoir and Harry Lar
kin. AS is usual, the club is planning
to make this party one of the pref
test of the holiday season. The pat
ronesses are Mrs. West, Mrs. Don,
Mrs. Warren and Mrs Gilmore.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-11
TIMELY TOPICS.

The Public Market says Friday and Saturday will be free stamp days at their store. See ad.
 Ladies' fianneiette wrappers are only 49c at Miller & Peclz's Ladies' suits that were $10, now $49s.
 See F. B. O'Neilll about that house and two acres Of ground he has to sell
 Browns quicktire charcoal is the stuff that will bring I'D your fire in short order.
 J. R. Mullings x Son have placed all trousers that were $o.50 to $A.OO in the $2 list
 Housekeepers will be on the lookout for bargains tomorrow at Curran's. If Is their own day there. .
 The ZigIatzlzi-farks Go. have n few. Eastman kodaks and films that arc going at 25 Der cent. discount.
 Sale of mems and boys collars and cuffs at Grieve, Bisset S Hoilland's, Buy for future use, -.~5 Send 8 box of cut flowers for 8 valentine, They will be appreciated Dallas will fix them up for you The Platt Mill Go will settle the question pf what to feed your horses, COWS and chickens.
 Harder5s trouser sale is meeting with woaderful success. See what he can lgiiye Xog at sI.5o and 2l:25.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-11
LEAP YEAR DANCE. Ladies Aid Society of American Ring Co.,, at Laavenworth Hall.

The leap year dance of the Ladies Aid society connected with the Ameri can Ring Go was held ill Leavenworth hall last nigkt and was largely atten4. ed. The hall was crowded. A merry time prevailed. Music for the dane. ing, which consisted of eighteen mum bers, was furnished by LallieT's or chestra. The committees which ar ranged the affair so successfully were as follows:
 Arrangement committee, Mrs NJ Martin. Mamie Hughes, Mamie Cos grove, Margaret Ryan, Susie Murphy Katie Carroll Margaret Houlihan.
 Floor committee, Kittie Quinn Katie Maher, Mamie Reddig, Rather inc Burns, Jennie Clancy, Mamie Car roll. Annie Mulcahy. Margaret Gun ningham, Mary Baldwin.
 deception committee, Mrs J. N Lawson, Mrs M. Martin, Katherine Cleary, 4AAamie Hughes, Mamie Red dig, Margaret Cunningham. Katie Gar roll, Margaret Houlihan, Kittie Quinn Mamie Cosgrove, Mary Baldwin Georgie Dusgault, Mary Daily, Jenni: Clancy. Annie MuIcahy, Katherine Burns. Kittie Maher, Nellie Ffzger ald. Mrs M. E. Foy. Margaret Ryan Susie Murphy, Mamie Carroll, Agne AIcGrath, Bridget Stanton, Chiteld; Dussault,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-11
THE PERCY ESTATE.
Number of Valuable Papers Said to
 be Taken From House.,

A hearing took place to-day in the probate court before Judge Lowe on the application of Attorney J. j. O'Neill for the appointment of an ad- ministrator on the estate of the late Charles If. Percy. Mir O'Neill repre- aented 6 number of creditors, Attorney Pierce represented about $6,0OO, and aorre were represented by Attorney Kennedy. The hearing was somewhat lively. :.
 Attorney Pierce made a statement to the effect that according to the widow number of valuable papers belonging to the estate had been taken from the Aouee. Both the widow and MT Pierce knew. Or thought they knew, who took chem. but the latter dld not wish to mention any names. There were some Assurance policies on the life of MT Percy which Mir Pierce thought ought Q be handed over to whoever will '.Se appointed administrator. These poll c1as were taken out by MT Percy and assigned to his creditors, but in one Ur two instances the amount of the policies was more than the amount of the creditors claim and therefore they ought to be handed over to the estate. He knew of one case where the policy was for $5000 and the creditors claim was only $3,00O. Therefore the sur plus, $2,000, belonged to the other cred itors.
 In. view of this statement Judge Lowe thought lawyer should be ap- pointed administrator. for the removal of the papers from Mrs Percy's GUS tody and the cashing of the insurance policies and keeping the money was nothing less than robbery. After sew eral nominations were made and de- c1ined, John O. CaDewell of Middle bury. a brother of Mrs Percy, was ap- pointed administrator, and Attorney L. l.. Lewis and George B. Boyd ap- praisers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-11
CHARITY MEALS.
Nay be Prepared and Served in Base-
 menf of City Hall.

If the department of charity do all they are said to be aiming at the basement Of the City hall building vii, be lively place before long. One of the employees of the department told reporter to~day that plans are under way for the fitting up of q cooking department where a wandering Willie can be acomm dated instead of sending him to the Brook side home. He said that he had in mind fnstances where trans.ents had called into the office and if the depart ment had been >in a position to give them a cup of hot coffee and a bis cult they mfght have gone on to the next town without looking for any thing else, while by sending them to the Brookside home 1t often cost the city considerable to get rid of them Anyway he believed that the de- art ment Of charities ought to be in pc sition to give folks something to cal st short notice without being obliged to pay restaurant prices and had no ton that the deDarfment could save money for the safety board by furnisn- ing meals for prisoners. It costs the city about $2IO a year for meal so
 ed to prisoners detained in the iocK'lp, hut il1asmuch as the price $ pretty low M is a question if 1t would pay b make a change. @ If this comes to a head ana proves a success 1T VIII be ouite hit. It will not necessitate fhe employment of additional help. g,1.a 4o,7t1n-s wila he reuuirod to alter po the fires and the employees or the depal tment of harifies. With Ine a5, sfstance of a few boys Wlo VIII leao hand from time to time VIII do tne mNnf g se5
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-11
CAN TWEAK WEES NOSE.
According to Attorney Carmody' $ Way
 of Interpreting the Law.


 of Interpreting the Law.
 The natives around the court house l were amazed yesterday to hear that a husband can tweak his Wifes nose and yet be immune to chastisement by the law. This Ta rher strange declara- ton came from Attorney Carmody dur ing an argument on a claim fer about $500 by Mrs Margaret Howard against the estate of her late husband, Joseph Howard, who lived on Round Hill street. MT Carmody appeared against the claim and Attorney Susan O.. O'Ne1ll for 1t, and Attorneys Me Mahon and Guilfoile, as commission ers heard the arguments. MT Car mody went over the married life of Howard. He reminded the commits sioners of the divosce proceedings brought by Mrs Howard and the ac- ton of the court in declining to grant the petition, which was based on aI- legged intolerable cruelty. He then proceeded to say that the Towards were over 50 when they married, the husband being almost TO. and that 1t was not to be expected that Mrs How ard could get from husband Of that age the treatment, affection and cOur- tesy bride of more tender years would get from her nusDanu. A nus banf hos a moral and legal right to tweak his wife's nose occasionally, to chastise her when she needs 1t. There are occasions when he can use gentle violence towards her, and the courts will sustain him in such chastisem ent, provided, of course, that the wtfe's conduct has been such as to merit teratment Of that kind. And in this strain Attorney Cormody went on, to the great amazement Of the natives around the court house.
 1 Miss O'Netll replied that she was amazed at Attorney Carnody's argu- ment and that she knew he did not mean what he said, and that he also knew he was wrong. In the middle ages a husband was allowed to treat his wife with harshness occasionally, when the benefit of the household de- manded it, but such conduct is not al- lowed by the courts in this century She assumed Mir Carmody was only joking.
 Decision was reserved, and it was remarked after the hearing that 1t was we'll there was one bachelor on the commission to decide the question in dispute. H8
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-11

25 cents will break no man, but might gain many dollars for him. Just try an ad in the Democrat once,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-11
Korean Envoy Says Farewell.

WASHINGTUN, Feb. Il.--PreSldeht Roosevelt received at the White House MT. Minhui Cho, the minister of Ko- req, who called to pay his respects and to present formally his letters of recall from Washington The minister has been transferred to Tokyo.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-11
Osw~Ro Starch Plant Burns.

OsWEGO, N. Y. Feb. 11,-A fra which started in the chemical room of the Corn Products company's starch factory threatened the destruction of the whole establishment. Aid was re quested from Fulton and Syracuse, and three engines arrived from the latter city to light the flames. The plant is the largest starch factory in the world. The loss will be not less than $50O,0OO,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-11

The funeral of Thomas Delaney took place this morning at o'clock from his late residence, 213 Washington ave- nue, to St Patrick's church, where a requiem high mass was celebrated by the Rev Father Gleeson. The pail bearers were T. J. Brennan, James Donnel1y, Timothy Hennessey, Mich ael Sayles, Frank Messick and Wil- liam Sears. Interment was in St Jos eph's cemetery,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-11
MARTHA ANTONIO.

Martha Antonio. aged 40 years, died last night at her residence, IT Bridga Street after a lingering illness. Sha leaves two daughters. The funeral will take place on Friday afternoon u Our Lady of Lourdes church. Inter ment will be in Calvary cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-11
Credit Argument.

Our strong position in the credit of Is matter attained by nm. daunted persistence in matters oa quality and littleness of price, backed by the most liberal and generous creds 1t proposition ever offered to the pub lie by the Guarantee Credit Clothing Co.
 Anybody can buy for cashy That's easy" There's no special honor in the fact that one can walk into store lay down in cold cash the full price asked for an article and so becoms the possessor. Come to think Of it it's the coldest sort of "a proposition, mere transaction. To have credlt given you is entirely different Makea you feel as though you were entitled to 1t. What & great honor it is to be able to enter asa store. select such goods as you want and arrange to pay for them in amounts and at times that are convenient to, you. What q great dignity there is to credit, and how far reaching its beneficial efrects-
 large per cent of the worlds business owes it's existence 10 thiB great comodity. To buy Tor cash. then, is very ordinary. But to buy on credit is always a distinction that onM should be proud of.
 es1yp, r,y<1 r,,xn xn~yerrv~vyy e,~1~- snn t1s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-11
spNAToR HAyNA wEAKER.

Washington, Feb 1.-The following bulletin was issued at noon to-day re garding the condition of Senator Han na: His temperature Is 1922, pulse 100 and respiration 28. There are no complications"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-11
ERASMUS D. KETCHAM

The funeral of Erasmus D. Ketch- am will take place from his late homo on Waterville street Saturday after noon at 2 o'clock
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-11
MRS. MARGARET MoRR1ssEY

Mrs Margaret Morrissey died this morning at the residence of her daugh- ter, Mrs Patrick Stanton, 61 East Main
 street. Besides Mrs Stanton she leaves three other daughters, Mrs David Mo Kenna and Miss Winnifred Stanton, of this city, and Mrs Thomas Moore, who resides in Ireland: also two son ! in the old country The, funeral will take place at 3 o'clock Saturday morn ing with a mass of requiem at the Immaculate Conception church and in- terment in new St Josephs cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-11
Ecunaor ,< s+ r,.u..

Ecuador at St. Louis.
 GUAYAQuIL, Ecuador, Feb. H. The government of Ecuador has de cided to participate in the St Louis exposition officially. Bubonic plague Aas reappeared in Peru.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-11
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
We'll Known People Who Have Been
 Called Away.

Thomas Bohannan, a we'll known resident of the eastern section of the city, died this morning at his resi- dence, 24 Orange street. He leaves four daughters, Mrs William Conlon, Mrs Martin Ryan and the Misses Dora and Rose Bohannan. MT Bo- hannan's wife died about two months ago. The funeral will take place Sat urday morning at 8,30 o'clock with q mass of requiem at the Immaculats Conception church and interment in Calvary cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-11
Paul ffisik Executed.

Hartford, Feb 11.-Paul Misik. the Sfisik. the convicted murderer oi Charles O'Brien, went to his death shortly after 12 o'clock this morning | . eonnemned man entered the deatt chamber at 12:OS a. m., and twenty seconds later the trap had been sprung At 12:16 the body was cut down ano Afisik was officially pronouncedN Ndead.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-01-07

school at Braxton, spent while with
friends and relatives here during
Christmas.
We are glad to note that Prof. Ter
ry of Pickett, who shas been visiting
DR. Warren for heart trouble, is rap
idly improving.
We wish to thank the young men of
this community for their good order
and behavior through Christmas, not
only our young men, but our visitors
also. That's right boys, honor
Christ and your reward will be great
in that glory beyond.
The POUND supper given at DR.. and
Mrs Warren's Saturday night was
quite an enjoyable affair to all pres
emit. Dr.. Boykin and sister, Miss
Katie and Miss Lille Daniel, of
Gum, and Eugie Chapman and Mon
roe Gill, of Johns, attended the
pound supper at DR.. Warren's.