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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-19
Christmas Ho,adkerchiefs
Save 80 per cent or more by buying here.

Save 80 per cent or more by buying here.
Our negotiations and engagements of
Holiday Handkerchiefs were made on a more
gigantic scale this year than ever before
and now that they all received we are
simply overwhelmed when look at the
vast piles of them. The advantages we OBJ
tanned in this large quantity buying were in
tended all should be for you but our en-
thusiasm must have made forget that this
community does not contain a quarter of a
million population. So We with twice too
many handkerchefs. Take off 80 per cent,
take off even more, buy as you please
or dozen The handkerchiefs must sell.
They all of the newest, choicest kinds,
the most exquisite designs, many of them
sheer and dainty enough for queen or prin-
cess. Come any day, the earlier the better
you will find the choosing. You get the
same bargains whether you buy dozen
singly.
Note the following
Ladies' all pure linen imported Armenian
lace edge Hdkfs, soc, $10O. $1.25... 81 SO
Ladies' all pure linen fancy style, side en-
broidery, corner emod'y and all around emb.
at 10c 15c, Csc" SOC, and on up
Ladies' plain hemstitched linen handker-
chiefs, &c and all prices up to ...... ..35E
Ladies' linen handkerchiefs, with hand
wrought initials, 1Oc to............... 25G
Armenian lace edge initial hdkfs at soc
Chidren's hemstitched hdkfs., from. .1G up
Mems colored border all pure white hem
stitched hdkfs.. Observation-Disclosures. Sc
Mems pure linen hemstitched and initiated
handkerchiefs sheer linen medium weight
at 1Oc to-. Observation-Disclosures. Soc
A very special lot Of women's pure linen
hand emb'd and initial half dozen to box
| g different patterns), box Of for 81 40
! We can safely say that in great many of
| these unusual values that you will find a saw
| ing of at least 80 to 40 per cent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-19

Dear Santa Claus: l will write you a
few lines to tell you what | would like
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-19
FLAMES DESTROY
CREEK DWELLING
Eight Men Driven Into the Cold
by Fire and Are Rendered
Homeless.
LOSS : AMOUNTS TO $500
Firemen Make Wild Goose Chase
When Wrong Alarm Is Turned
in at Headquarters.
LOSS AMOUNTS TO $500

A furried woman's failure to tele-
phone the fire department the exact
location of blaze, and a subsequent
wild goose chase of some Is blocks
by the wagons, almost caused the total
destruction of a frame structure occu-
pied by a gang of Greeks, located at
434 Forty-second street last night.
The delay enabled the flames to get
a dangerous start, and with a brisk
wind blowing, other buildings in that
vicinity were threatened for a time.
Some eight Greeks were driven out
OF doors into the cold and were rem
dered homeless. They were able to
save but portion of their belongings.
The loss amounted to approximately
$500.
GREEK QUARTERS.
The building in question, a story
and-a-half frame structure is owned
by the Moline Plow company, the firm
having purchased the place in order
to provide quarters for a number of
Greek laborers, who are employed
at the Rock Island shop of the plant.
The fire was caused by defective
chimney.
The flames broke out shortly after
9 o'clock in the upper story, and as
the structure is old and dry as finder,
the flames made rapid Roadway. At
9:20 an excited woman telephoned to
the central fire station, and incoher-
emily shouted that the Rock Island
Wood Works plant was burning down.
BATTLE WITH FLAMES.
The wagons Immediately started for
Eleventh street and Sixth avenue, the
location of that plant, only to find up
on arriving there that there were no
signs of a blaze. Upon communicat-
ing with the barn, the correct Ioca-
/ ton was learned, and Immediately the
run was begun to the extreme east
| end of town. When the firemen ar
/ rived the entire roof was a mass of
! flames and it was only due to herofe
( efforts upon the part of the fire fight
ers that the blaze did not spread and
that it was confined to the top story
| of the burning house Considerable
/ bed clothing and furniture was des-
/ troyed, but most of the clothing and
/ personal belongings of the Greeks
was saved.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-19

work. Upon Miss Giles devolves the
task of compiling the names, ages and
addresses of fully 500 poor children
and apportioning these among those
who desire 10 be Santa Claus them
selves, and finally directing the distri-
button Of gifts TO the remainder, from
the general fund. The enormous
scope of the work done by The Argus
Santa Claus fund cannot be realized
until one gets into actual touch with
il. Miss Giles has systematized the
work and has it in excellent shape for
efficient handling.
STILL TINE TO HELP.
There is still opportunity for the
good fellows of Rock Island 10 aid in
making Christmas happy for the poor
children of the city. Money will be re.
ceived up until Monday and requests
for names of children will be granted
until the same time. Though the fund
will pass the 5000 mark from present
indications. there is still need for
money. Were it, not for the generosity
of the merchants, the fund as it now
stands would not be sufficient to care
for all the little tots of the city who
know no other than The Argus Santa
Claus. 1t behooves you. good fellows
10 come to the front soon if such il
your intention. You can help make
some child or children happy and the
knowledge that you have done so will
be worth many times your contribu
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-19
WANTS $4,000
FOR BROKEN Limb
Mrs. Mary Cox Files Suit for
Damages Naming City of
Rock Island Defendant.

A praecipe in a suit for $4,000 dam
ages against the city of Rock Island
was filed today in the circuit clerks
office by Attorney ]. K Scott on be-
half of Mrs. Mary Cox, 500 Third ave
nue.. No bill of particulars accompan-
les the praecipe, but it is known that
the claim grows out of an accident
which befell Mrs. Cox some months
ago and which resulted in a fracture to
one of her legs. She claims that the
city had dumped a wagon load of asnes
on the walk near her home and that no
provision was made for warning pedes-
trians. She stumbled over the ashes
and broke her leg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-19
MERCHANTS Give
REDUCED PRICES
TO SANTA CLAUS
Fund Raised by The Argus Does
Double Duty Thanks to
Generous Stores.
EAGLES MAKE DONATION
Check for s25 From Rock Island Aerie
Received This Morning-Aid
for Miss Giles.
EAGLES MAKE DONATION

Great aid 10 The Argus Santa Claus
fund has been given by L. S. McCabe
& Co., and Young & McCombs, both
of these big department stores selling
things at cost 10 the purchasing com
mittee which is busily engaged in
buying the presents that will be given
TO the poor children of the city by
Rock Islands goodfellows this Christ
mas. In some cases the reductions in
prices made them below cost and as
low as one-half the regular price.
This has been Of great aid to the com
mit.ee and means that every dollar
contributed to the fund will do the
work OF nearly 81.
That the fund will 90 over the $500
mark was assured this morning when
o check for $25 was received from
Rock Island Aerie OF Eagles No. $50
Accompanying the contribution was
q brief note explaining that the check
was 70 be applied TO The Argus Santa
Claus fund and wishing the children
OF the city merry Christmas
LOST WATCH BRINGS GIFTS.
An interesting story lies behind the
gift of 81 made TO the fund by w. F.
Bradley Mr.. Bradley found a iady's
watch and naturally turned TO the lost
and found column in The Argus 70
find who owned il. In response to an
al there. he brought the timepiece "a
The Argus Office A reward OF 81
awaited him. He took the 81. added
s. from his own pocket. and announc
ed that he desired TO have the amount
applied 70 the fund being raised by
The Argus.
ASSISTANCE FOR MISS GILES.
The work which has fallen on the
shoulders OF Miss Margaret Giles. Wis
ting nurse. as chairman OF The Argus
Santa Claus fund committee, has be
come so eXacting that a nurse from
Davenport. Mrs Hart, has been secur
ed to relieve her OF part of her dutie,
as visiting nurse until Christmas il
past Miss Georgia Turnbull. Miss
Giles assistant. and Mrs. Hart will
give their attention to the work of tht
visiting nurses association, .eavins
Miss Giles free for the most part I,
devote herself TO the Santa Clau,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-19
His Critic.

His Critic.
'"The greatest compliment that ever
received" says Opie Read, was crit
icism. Several years ago / went to
Arkansas and visited the scene where
one of my stories is laid. The landlord
of the little hotel said to me:
Here comes a little old fellow to
whom l loaned a copy of your book.
He can't read. but his wife reads to
him. Let's see what he says about the
book.
"'"HelIo, Jason. did your wife read
that book to you"
"Mawnin', sab. Yes. she done
read it TO me-"
lowell. what do you think Of itT'
""Huh? That amt no book at all
done lived hear TO fo'ty yeahs an
done hearn folks talk that away al
tn time" '"-Cincinnad Inquirer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-19
Of Course You Eat Candy
and you should eat nothing but the purest
ano best

and you should eat nothing but the purest
ana best.
It's all right to buy good candies cheap,
but cheap candies never good at any
price
We've had Is years experience in buying
and selling candy We think we've learned
the candy business. Every year we sell bet
ter candy, but the prices remain practically
the same. Our policy is always the best at
the most modest prices.
During the past few days, tons of nice
fresh, sweet nuts Of 1912 crop have been re-
ceived. Shelled and in the shells walnuts.
filberts pecans, almonds and Brazil nuts of
the largest and most perfect specimens.
Our Christmas candy stock has been re-
plenished to overlooking and the beautiful
holiday boxes are fast being filled by our
expert packers.
cash discount to Sunday schools, soci-
eties churches and quantity buyers We ad-
wise you to order early. There has
before been such fore-handed ordering and
our forces are working day and night in
attempt to keep up with the demand. Again
we warn you that last minute buying often
proves less satisfactory.
At the present We serve you to your
best advantage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-19
Where Do You Eat?

People who "hnicky" about cleanliness
and purity-those with keenest appreciation
of high quality and delicious favors find our
tea-room just the place to feel at home.
You remember, evennow, when you used to
sit down at the old home table and had
mothers cooking, what a splendid appetite
you had and how every article Of food tasted
just right.
Business men and women walk blocks at
noon to get their luncheon here, where they
have confidence in the quality and freshness
of what they eat. Men tell us our home
made pies taste just like those they used to
steal from mothers pantry. Lunch served
every day at 11:15 TIL 2:3O Supper during
the open evening" season, and every Sat
urday night from 500 to 1880
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-19
ChippendaIs's Own.

SIS II genuine ChippendaleT
Absolutely. sir"
But this looks like a crack right
across
Done by Chippendale himself. sir. in
a fit Of rage when he heard the unioI
had called the men out" - Londor
Punch
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-19

Madison, visa militant anti-fra-
ternity agitation at the state university
has resulted in the organization of the
Wisconsin Commoners" The new So
ciety excludes from membership any
one belonging to a Greek letter frateT-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-19
AT 8 p. m.

The Fancy Work Dept will sell
large fancy work baskets on stand,
$3.50 values, elegant on
for gifts, at. .OOC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-19

for Christmas. If you please, a Christ
mas tree, a set of furs, pair of skates
and a bracelet. Goodbye, Santa Claus.
From MARGARET.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-19
Licensed to Wed.

John w. Brooks go. New Windsor, Ill.
Miss Agnes Z. Miller ...... SheTrard.
Adolph SUndberg ........ Davenport.
Miss Amelia Carlson ...... Davenport.
John H. KoehleT .... Rock Island
Miss Anna K. Frank ......
....... South Rock Island
CAMEL Mime .... East Moline
Miss Marie GrymOnprez, East Moline
Everett l.. Hayes ........ EdgingtQn.
Miss Mabel Madori ...... Edgington
Charles w. Clark ... Silvis.
Mrs. Jennie Mcconnell $3.50. Silyis.
Frank NJ. Wainwright -. Rapids City
Miss Anna R. Lindstrom Rapids City
John w. Lynn .......... Rural
Miss Susan Koehler .......
.. South Rock Island.
Clinton H. Fuller ...-.. Davenport.
Miss Bertha Claussen -. Davenport
Fred w Runck ..... Rock Island.
Miss Mabel Sims ..... Rock Island.
c. Edwin Carlberg ... Moline
Miss Laura A. Daebelliehn, Rock Island
Charles E. Irwin 49,. Lamon, Iowa.
Miss Mildred F. Suman . Moline.
New York.-Publication OF The
Oriental Review, Japanese magazine,
will be discontinued with the current
December number. The Oriental In
formation agency also will cease bust
ness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-19
OAR W,NISM NOT
TRUE: LINDBERC
Evolutionary Theory Fails
Holds Augustana Professor
in Lecture.

''1f Darwinism be true, then the in.
termediate types between the ape and
man should be running around in the
forests of Africa today" declared DR..
c. f. Lindberg professor of dog
mates in Augustana seminary, dis
cussing the origin of man yesterday
According to Dr. Lindberg, the evo-
lutionary theory fails in that it shows
no existing intermediate types be-
tween the various species now found
on earth. If the theory is true, ne
held, there should be numerous half
apes and half-men in the process of
development and likewise other semi
states between other species in the
animal world. The process of evolu-
ton could not have been confined
merely to distant ages but must of
necessity be continually going on, if it
is consistently carried out.
DR.. Lindberg did not hold that evo-
luton necessarily was at variance
" til the bible record of creation, but
asserted that it is untenable in many
instances. The story of the creation
in Genesis, literally interpreted, is the
only plausible theory, he said.
The pre-Adamite theory, which
seeks to explain the existence of var
icus human races by the conclusion
that they existed before the creation OF
Adam, was also attacked by DR.. Lind
berg. According to this theory, only
the Caucasian race is descended from
Adam, while the black and yellow
races are of pre-Adamitic descent and
have no souls.
Racial differences can be explained
By climatic conditions" said Dr Lind
berg. Portuguese who have lived in
central Africa for 800 years have be,
come as black as the negroes them
selves. Climatic conditions in Amer
iCd is creating a new people here. The
Yankee is a distinct type from the
Erglishman. And if the Yankee ex
posed himself to the elements as die
the American Indian, he would soon
/ become of the same hue and would de-
velop the same characteristics.
Usually staid and always decorous
/ the juniors of Augustana college broke
away from all precedent yesterday il
an effort to get into the college lime
light. They succeeded to the extent o.
/ furnishing a good laugh for the re
mainder of the classes. When chape
/ exercises were about to begin, the
/ juniors marched into the auditorium
ia a body. They were minus coats
but arrayed in fiaring new sweaters o
a bright blue color. On each sweate
was inscribed, "A. c. 1914"
The juniors are unique class il
many ways and they have evidentl.
declined to let the remainder of tn
college students know it. In the frs
place they number only nine, tn
smallest class in many years. More
over, all the nine are young men. Fac
enc of the nine has an Office in tn
class. a few offices being created i
order to slight no one. The new syI
TEN of credits at Augustana is r.
sponsible for the small size of tn
class. Many students have taken az
vantage of the arrangement to do fou
years work in three years and const
qUently skip the junior year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-19
Letters to Santa Claus

Dear Santa Claus: / am a little
girl four years old and cannot write:
big girl is writing for me. My
mamma is sick So much she can't give
you any money to buy me Christmas
gifts this year and whatever you bring
me will be all right. LUCILLE.
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me
a doll buggy and some candy and
nuts. | have a little sister six years
old and a twin brother and sister II
years old. ! am girl of nine years.
My papa died two years ago. My
mamma works hard to help make a
living. From your loving friend,
ELLEN.
Dear Santa: Please give me train
of cars, jumping jack, a barn, an al
bum, soldier suit, a play auto, a rock
ing horse, a little circus, and some
candy and nuts. JOHN.
Dear Santa: / would like to have a
sweater coat, a pair of stockings and
pair of fur gloves, and my little
brother, years old, needs a pair of
stockings and pair of overshoes.
To my friend, Santa Claus. from
RICHARD.
Dear Santa Claus: l thought would
write few lines to tell you what
would like to have l would like a
game and a book. Thanking YOU for
your kindness. am your friend,
YOLANDE.
/ Dear Santa: | would like YOU to
bring me little doll and some dishes.
/ a chair for my doll and swing for her,
and little cupboard. and bag full of
nuts and some candy, as | am a very
/ good little girl. Goodbye, dear Santa
Claus. Your friend VELMA.
! Dear Santa Claus: | will write you a
! few lines to tell you what / would like
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-19
FOR THE SANTA CLAUS
GOOD FELLOW
Cut Out and Mail to The Argus

will agree to buy Christmas gifts for. poor
children desire that the poor children
gether their ages and addresses be furnished
through The Argus Santa Claus Fund Committee
Signed.
Asars..........H.......
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-17
The Bronx.
BIG FORECLOSURE SUIT BEGUN.

The Equitable Trust Company mas re-
rrn an action to foreclose certain mort
~eges ON properties owned by the I'M
proved Property Holding Company, for
which a receiver was appointed some
months ago.
This company has assets OF many mil
Tor dollars more than its liabilities. VI
d,d not have, however, the necessary cash
N meet some Of its obligations when due.
Bence I'm order TO protect all interests
,oceiyer took charge Of the company. 1t
was reported recently that the company
would soon be on solid ground again as
the vacancies in some Of Its new build
t,g, had been considerably reduced.
The properties affected by the fore
closure action represent an investment OF
many millions and are among the best
structures Of their kind I'm this city. They
,,re as follows The southeast corner OF
Fifth avenue and S2d street, No. 81 to. 81
ESfth avenue. the northwest corner OF
ia street and Fifth avenue, the northwest
corner Of 18th street and Fifth avenue
Nos. 10 and ll2 Fifth avenue, No 10 to AZ
Vest 28d street, No. S94 to 800 Broadway
10. 10 East goth street, No AZ to 50 West
"a street, the northwest corner Of Broad
way and 9th street, No 736 to 7i4 Sixth
"a venue and No. ! West 18th street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-17
MECHANICS LIENS.
October 16.


4TH ST, PSI West; Edmondo Giam6estiani
agt Francis Norris, owner; Michael No'-
moyle contractor: SAL. .eo.L -.
25x1022; Standard Plumbing Supply 60 ast
Antonio Cimilio, owner; Chas A Corley' bauser
& Dougherty. contractors; $3.50.
Sd AVE, 1870 and 1872: clark. Inc hg'
George Ehret, Geo u Gouraud Theodore Gou-
lee and Edward Coegraye, trustees; Graz ~
Graf Restaurant q Hotel Co, and Benho Ora
and Chas Graf. owners and lessees; hariS
Gilmore Co, contractor; 1887 a.
9TH AVE. n cor 10Th ST. lDNllo' JOmh
Jordis Iron Works agt 'Ancient Order or III
bernians, owner: Patrick Gallagher eohTAc-
tor. S6,Os0 IS. .o.
HOE AVE, e, 294 II s OF Aldus st, 42xlooi
D'Amore & Ianzetta agt Ensign Improvement
Co, owner and contractor: $50.
4TH AVE. $50 to 454; Thompson-StarLeu 20
agt Goelet Estate, owner; William henderson,
Inc, contractor $500 Sc. o...
CROTONA AVE, s, from Garden 10 Irote
ST. 7O3x49 2x7s 4X441; Gustave Ernst hRS
Sass Cal Realty e. Construction Co. owner ana
contractor; $500.
Rudolph-Wallach Co, owner; q II Ath!tHoh
9TH ST, 224 and 226 West; Garant Mosaic
Tile Co agt Martin Beck owner; Louie Buch-
ler + NJ seidenberg, Jacob Eastman ana nd the
Frolic Restaurant Co. contractors; Slbs ~
Attn ST. 222 West; same agt Mary u Ray
Estate, owner; Louis Buckler, d. NJ Selden-
berg, Jacob Kostman and the Frollc Hestau-
rant Co, contractors; Sl8S 80.
BOTH ST, E, 145 10 149 West; EDWIN
George agt Karnack Realty Co, owner and con-
tractor; S16s 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-17
MISCELLANEOUS LEASES.

The Douglas Robinson, Charles ;. Brown
Company have made the following apart
ment leases: To Mrs. W. Bachelor a'
No. % East SD street; TO w. II. Andrews
at No. $50 East 9th street; to Paoh de
Vecchi, at No. 43 Fifth avenue: to MIS-
B. A. Armstrong, at No. 40 West 5oth
street; to Henry 3. Keen, In NO. IL East
45th street: 10 Pierre LARGER, In NO I4o
West 55th street, and In conjunction WITH
Gibbs & Kirby, to Mrs. William Loeo' al
apartment at No 10 East 10th street
Porter & Co. have leased the following
dwelling houses: For John w. Thompson
Of PIttsfeld, Mass, No. 40 west I"Is'
street: for Miss Eva Phipps, No. 2l2 west
J23d street; for c. W. Watson. NO. LOO
West 12Sth street; for the Wells HoldinS
Company, No. 45 West l2Sth street. Tor
Mott d. Cannon, trustee of estate OF r.
NJ X. TAYLOR. No. SO West 126th street:
for Richard T. Dana, No. 2io West l27th
street; for Carl Just, No. 2i2 West l27th
street, and for Lewis Earle, No. 1919 Mad
ison avenue.
The Twenty-ffth Construction Company
has rented in its new building. Nos lal
and 143 West 2Sth street, the fifth lott' LOT
a term Of years TO f. eastman for the
manufacture Of costumes, and the eighth
loft in Nos 1853 and 100 West 29th street
for a term of three years, to the Bedioru
Waist and Dress Company.
James II. Stryker has leased for term
of years the store and basement NO. 10
West 42d street TO Michael Finnerty'
The Charles +. Noyes Company in con-
nection with H. L. Monkey & Co has
leased 10000 feet of space IN No. 5'i
Broadway, to Henry Laks for term oil
wears; the store and basement at No. 2oo
Pearl street, TO John Paris; a large suite
of offices in the Continental Building 10
Amin II. Mituemann, and premises III
Nos. q and % Ann street TO Philip Maus'
Goodwin & Goodwin leased for Mrs
Matilda White. 10 L. Goodman, Tor
term of years. the store, southwest corr
ner OF Lenox avenue and 10th street.
Horace S. Ely & Co. leased for Samuel
w. Fairchild. the dwelling No. 30 East
56th street to Mrs. +. 3. Sturgis.
The Lewis II. May Company leased for
Or. C. \. Prochazka the store, basement
and rear building at No. 10 East l2'h
street TO the Swiss Colours Company for
q term OF years.
The julius Friend-Edward NJ. Levi
Company leased 1900 square feet Of space
I'm No. ll9 TO 125 West 2ith street, to o.
II. & Z. Freydberg for a term Of years.
Leroy Coventry rented for Clara Bauer
70 Eugene Christian. the dwelling No. 2la
West 18th street, for five years.