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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-27
Suit for separate maintenance.

Catherine U. Motcn yesterday filed suit against
her husband, William Moten, for separate sup
port and maiE enance. The parties were married
alleges that May 81 last her husband deserted
her and has since failed to contribute in any way
to her support.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-27
DAMAGES TO TEE Cable
The Act Of Workmen Stops Police
Telephone Communication.

A Pipe Wedge Driven Into the Con-
duit Used by the Electrical De-
partment - Repairs Take Several
Days - Considerable Expense In
volved Which Plumber Must Pay.
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Kann, Sons & Co.
The Busy Corner:
Always The best of everything
for the least money

The only place to shop during this warm
wave, or at any other time. is at the
BUSY Corner" because our LOG latest ira-
proved electric fans make every floor de-
lightful and pleasant.
A light, dainty luncheon in our Grotto
should appease most any appetite. base
ment Annex.
Order by mail or do your shopping d.
rect. If your purchase should be S. or
more, and If you live within a radius Of
500 miles, the same will be delivered free.
The Mccall Pattern Sheet for July, with
the description of all the new summer pat
terms, is now out. Can be had free at our
Pattern Counter. First Floor, Section F.
If big values are a sure basis for big bus
1ness, well have another tidal wave day to-
day. according to what We have select
ed for your approval.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-27

most (OOlIng, sss,ng Of al % summer ae
drinks Is delicious ''Calmhaeher' Beer. "a bot
ties. si.26. Write OF Phone Washington Brew.
cry Co.. Ath and ne.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-27
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.


The Good Roads Association will hold 4 meeting
at the Riggs House this evening at $ O'Clock.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-27
Fire Department Promotions.

The Chief Engineer of the Fire Department yes
terday recommended to the Commissioners the
following promotions: Assistant Foreman p. D.
Martin TO be foreman, Assistant Foreman c. z.
Schrome TO he foreman. Assistant Foreman ". A.
Dixon 10 be foreman, Private T. T. Warren TO be
tillermap. Private A. j. Nosheuval to he tiller-
man, Private T. ]. Sullivan TO re title man.
Private E. W. Lowe to be hostlsr. Private ". J.
Murphy to he hostier, Private o. Fraser to be
hostler.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-27
UndermusIins

10 styles OF Muslin and Cambria d.
Hrs with either lace OF embroid-
Dry, with deep tucks and yoke n
bands, from the smallest to the :
largest SIZE. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 10
40 different styles OF cambria &C
Covers either square. round, or v ne
fome are trimmed in lace. others
Embroidery. and some neatly fin n
4shed with OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
kariety of patterns. nt.............6'
Ladies' gowns made with empire
With cambria rufies, round neck n
Ind sleeves-neat embroidery in
6ertion-a very special value at. "
Ladies' Muslin Petticoats made Of
good quality cotson-umbrella ruff
Qed trimmed with deep lace-can- RI
bot be duplicated anywhere under ~
Zoe .............".... w
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-27

Wildwood-Vaudeville and dancing; afternoon
and evening.
Glen Echo Park-vaudeyille and concert; even.
ing.
Chevy Chase Lake-"Almo and Kola" evening
Trains leave Chesapeake Junction daily. 10 a.
m, II a. m, p. m, p m, p m, for
Chesapeake Beach on the Bay.
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We

kann Cool by drinking the National Capt.
NcSp SUOi tai Brewing Co.'s famous ..Dia.
mond'' and "Muenchener' Beers-thc purest old
est, and best in America On sale everywhere.
For case write or phone 222. 2 dozen, sl.25
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-27
Light Fine for Mccarthy.

Judge kimball yesterday imposed sentence on
William Mccarthy, who several days ago was
convicted before jury in the Police Court on
a charge OF permitting gambling on his premises
In imposing sentence Judge Kimball said he was
actnated toward leniency because Of the TACT that
the jury recommended mercy and also because
the defendant had never been similarly charged.
Mccarthy was ordered to pay fine o! SIS and
serve one day in Jail.
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Lamps lit today. Observation-Disclosures 7 p
Lamps out tomorrow. .................3 :I5 A.
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STREET LIGHTING

,ow tide. .....-..........2:I3 AN and $50 ?. "
ligh tide. ................s:4 AN. and $40 p NJ
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Chr - 80 gin1.s
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 81, 1900.
The Weather Indications.

Showers Wednesday evening night; brisk
winds; fair Thursday.
TEMPERATURE.
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Highest temperature, 3 p. m..................
Lowest temperature, a. Observation-Disclosures.
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Sun rose......4:36 AN. Sun sets. 20 Pm.
Moon rose. ABB AN. Moon sets.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-06

tion Just above the feet having A tendency
to thichen. The delightful incrus.ations vf
lace arr nevertheless still IN fashion for
fin. black or white stockings. | was told
that some Of this description had recently
been sent to ST. Petersburg FOR the imperial
court 81 Russia.
At Hellstern's We admired the charming
models OF coiored 2lsce kid shoes. matching
marveloGsly the brilliant surface Of the elk
stockings. This gives 10 the kid an I'm
mense superiority over sued" leather. which
has been abandoned and replaced by ante
lope leather.
The classic patent leather boot is always
appreciated. For taiio:-mads costumes
Eaiter boots are made. These are both be-
coming and light and are also worn With
cycling costumes. but for the latter prefer
fnCr H. given {" the able shoe. with very
high uppers. and with d large chased silver
buckle over patent leather. a buckle in the
'art nJivean' style Of painted bone over
pastel shades. and of dead gold over ante
iope leather. white. drah or beige. some
shoes have even the legendary talon
rouge" of gallant memory.
But all these things are mere fancieS. and
We only mention them as such. For auto
ntohiing boots coming above the knees are
worn. recalling To mind those of the ogre in
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-06

a. 4 = i t $ =

Paris. April iS.-SprinGtime in Paris
is the season Of afternoon receptions.
and nowhere are more beautiful after
noon costumes 10 be seen than are those.
which are worn by French misses ami
matrons. Afternoon functions are nj
ways the thing in England. but the Eng
~iishwomen look To Paris Ia give them
ideas as Ia what j. most fetching Il,
wear.
The summer W that are now Arin.
made ready are i,ewiirhingly pretty. hut
! must leave them for q moment longer
while ! give AN idea of the costumes
that are beins worn just as present in
Paris.
Five gowns that were Recently bull;
fur wear AT an afternoon at home
caught my fancy particularly. and were
selected for the sketch. as they will Civ,
tho American Gressmaker and her
patrons nice otion That they may care
10 follow.
irnt GENES a princess gown in steel
gray poplin, with boierd effect al The
front of the bodice. heavily embroidered
in blue panue applique, with sparkling
siecl beads woven between. Across IN.
front. for rhe depth of the boIero. tin,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-06

ar" in stitched plcat..
THEN u dainty iii;lr rrrIpnn j. buff in
""l"r and trimmed iu old gold cmI-
hr"idert and dark green velvet. Tiii.
hulrrn hangs separate from IN" lu,li" q
AMI is tuck"a up and down fn" font
aud ICrcSS The back. The vest and col
ltr are of green braided in old gold. The
skirt iia> HAT plra,S left open toward
tn" boticm. This iS At simple SINle. bur
it is the simple styles that require per
feet figures to carry them well.
One "f the most exIui>iI" silk COS
TUNES that have been worn HIS season Is
in a pearly gray tim. The front of The
bodice was in a slighr pouch formed of
j Ealrf tint of silk spotted over with
black velvet dots and Silver SpanglrS.
The double skirts are trimmed with The
dotted fabric. The sleeves are tucked
across the tops with loops of black vel
Vet. the hoops continuing down on., side
of the bodice. 4 girdle Of black velvet
ribbon is fastened in Il graceful bow at
the side "f the front. A muslin frock
for summertime would he charnuin.
made after This model with an emhruid-
cred fabric Used as a trimming.
Many white taffeta gowns are wufn
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GOWNS. letting the extra fullnsss form i
flare III III" bottom.
The practical. everyday skirt has l
pIraI a. The back and does not trail.
The wriIdreSSed woman knows how Ia
Distinguish between gowns for dressS
.n, ct and those for practical Use. amt
therefore saves her trailing for
uiisr than ordinary street wear.
Heavy materials NO longer fi"uE".Ti.
only thr. Thin fabrics are made up with
this elaboration. and in the airy stnfTS
LOUNGES galore appear. A deep ~pieotiUg
about the bottom of muslin dresses Is
one of the most fashionable Notions of
the season. AUd. 10y the by. pale gray
lawns are rIassed anon the '!Ts>sy
things of the coming summer. Lovely
gray organizes are striped with lows ~
fine cream tinted lace Insertion. Knots
Of black or uauye yel,e ribbon give :hs
brightness uf contrast.
Very sheer and attractive summrr
dresses are made Of plain white swiss.
The bottom skirts are made with deep
nUunccS run with rows of lace Insertion.
line turks and tiny rufies. over these
skirts fall long overSkirts cut up in deep
points and frill.d all around. The bodiccs
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-06

are striped around with tuchs and lace.
Argentine gray is II Of the new
tints. This is something Just between
the moonlight and opal sray>. This crGy
il to ba had in wool. silk and all -Juzr
fabrics.
Dear little frock> are being ihu.le IN
Paris for coming girl graduates. India
null. or.audie. book muslin. yelling.
French lawn and haIrce arr ,ie fabrics
used. A lovely model * Of lare&c over
white taifeta. Thr skirt il Il >inp!.
sar-d one with three ruchcS of the Iu:i-
reriai about the bottom. The bodice IS
mainly # white accordion pleatrd ciIi:-
fou aud white satin ribbon.
PiQIi- suirs are going 10 have a great
vogue. huff with appliques of white
taking the lead in smart effects. One
of these gowns has elaborate designs in
white applique and I vest uf white cot
ton Bedford cord.
BhIe linens are much liked. A nrw
frock has applique> OF white linen and
white b~raidingS. Lace appliuIIeS are
used on the DRESSER materials and ar,
considered much out of place on every
day sowns
Among The new washable silk ma
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-06

i'npiin j. tucked in broad turk<. Willie
4 straight pirce goes directly up the
front that j. Il continuation OF the front
width of ii" gown. The SkiII has Il
deep applique al paine about The bot
tom, and a lHolomdi-r effect is given by
following tie scai!opcd outline with
iaune fringe. There are stitched folds
At all the seams. Tir back fails in 4 wide
bon p!rag and trails slightly.
The next costume That J have pug INTO
the sketch * TT @"TfHi.:Hi oulored foul
ard. fashioned with i woke of white silk
and Il bertha of chiffon, Heading the
frill of chiffon there * i rich eIuhroiG-
cry formed Of interwoyeu narrow rp-
raniuIu velvet ribbon. The skirt has bay-
pleatS stitched down in scailorrd or
waving Hines of white silk. Running
part way ZIP the front of the skirt from
the bottom there is II graceful little de
sian of the Veivet embroidery. Tie ION.
back OF the skirt fails IN Il wide plear.
Another bcautifui tuIIc dress is in 4
soft shade of purple ladies cloth. and!
has the popular trimming Of panne cn-
broidcr!. in a little darker shade than
the cloth. and touches of black vel set III
collar aud girdir. Tho sides Of the skirt
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-06

upon ,ir">>y urciSicuS. = stunning little
white IafTrta worn la :, smart reception
fitted the figure very closely. Tie yoke
and sleeves we're of pi"aty,i white "hif-
fuu. Straight across the front from IN"
yoke there hlu@ a deep pirc" of i~I"avi!?
embroidered tulic with Il design Of large
pink roses and green leaves. At the
bottom al This embroidery Their" WAS Il
ruviI,. q; black tulle aud Il very fun rurtr
of the black WAS at the bottom Of the
skirt. The ia; that was worn with This
gown WIS a mass pf black lulle and
ostrich feathers. mp high on Que side and
low "n The other. The pretty woman
who wore this gown ila,l her hands
covered with white Kid gloves and ear
ried a whit" feather fan. Very picture
cs.me. indeed. WAS this gct-up. aud de-
c~i,ir,ily i'renchy.
The skirt thai j. plca'-i Al the side is
fnuud In tue GOWNS for sIImnIe wear rs
well as in those that are worn just now.
In wash dresses the pleats are stitched
down and a very pretty finish is t" stitcl.
over lhrTu bands of Insertion. each band
ending in q point where the plrat is al
lowed 10 flare. Clusters OF narrow
tucks are also run in cotton AMI linen
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-06

trriaIs there il silk cheviot." as il -
called. This stun comes in rose. green
and all light and delicate shades. Tailois
an" making very fc1chin. costumes fruIa
IL for travelling. golf and other out-"f-
door Wear. IL il also nicely combined
with soft wooIcns for general wear.
TrciiiS ar la1tice work Of c|rcan-cul-
uird lace braid occurs cn many al !h.,
p:I~in-cotrTs.i wash GOWNS. iatticeS ~
lace. are used in vnii,eliisiiin. sheer me-
teriai> and narrow black velvet rihir;i
put together in his form has been seer
for some months rs Il trimming for >'ssy
ara1e bodices or entire gowns Iattir3
Of fine black lace insertion trim whiia
~or.audies with much style.
Embroidered tuile and Other @auZ"s
heavily wrought with floral or c"nvcn-
tionsI designs are made r>a
OF both in dresses aud millinery. ThS
background makes the ,ns-
hroidery stand u effectively Bilrlt
embroidered mous>eline de sole is "Hs
nj IN. French novelties that AmericaJ
women must he giving their favor, iud--
ing from the orders that are being tii'''is
d. y. IL.
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ing. and it nust he admitted jhyI shry are
much more graceful and Infinitely more "a
iionat than the long. pointed toe. Heels are
Ia tho pure Louis XVI. s.yi' ai~rg-r''r
rl3dii!ed, AID responding exactly ia tha
need which has created tuen-;hat ~ APP
psarins a tribe taller. inas:nuch as. a,a-
thetifal,y speaking, il IS more advantage
Gus 1" grow i'm the irGs than in The hu.y-
and or existing heels are high enough 10
give liGhtness 10 the step and .icy4ura 10
the proportions. We're they higher IA. ra-
verse effect would be prod need. the, would
cause an automatic stiffness Of bearing
which is the a~ntipcdc Of grace. In short.
Nc may adopt blindly The pretty. soft Gov
erings of dead or Vanished leather. which
model the form OF the foot without disi=-
uring it.
But before further developing the au-s-
ton OF boots and shoes. let us take that of
stockings in their proper place. For many
years the chronicles or fashion and elegance
have had very few novelties To register in
regard to this subject. Black stockings
have beef uniformly adopted for a quarter
Of a century in succession go has hlarcs
hien tires as sung ny Talz.c and Alfred
de Muss"t. and as brought in by the Res
toradon. Yet people dsre accuse women
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-06

Of Inconsistency and caprice after proving
their fidelity by acts extending over more
than thirty years.
IN spite of the many who have sung The
ur.ises Of white stockings CONTRASTING with
his,k boots. We are stu wondering ar their
astonishing success. White stockings had
l,anifestiy the indisputable advantage Of
perfect n"atness. and they ai.n attracted
attention 70 4 well turned Jog. But y well
turned leg is always admired. the misfoT-
tune Is that this beauty l. somewhat rare.
White stockings have. therefore. the disad-
vantage Of increasing the size Of heavy and
low calves. And a. these are infinitely
more numerous than shapely ones. they are
better incaSed in black stockings. sur
mounting kid boots TO match. and cpugsdl-
ing imperfectionS.
Far better than ta- fiatt-tiu. poets the
boat ard shoe makers have succeeded. in
corsoling our "eunIi. or making rs forget
il. Let US pay homage 10 the skill With
which they have avoided the fata; and in
evitatic return To the 'rcGoubtah biz has
blanc for one Nigh; say without fear Of
contradiction. in regard To fashion, what
Theirs said OF the history cf nations. .C"cvt
un eternet recommsnc-mort!'. They have
succeeded IN imposing on Us cUloIeG stuck
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-06

tugs without the sharp contrast Of The black
leg: and nov. within the last few years
| they have created d"erskin shoes in drao,
4, white. or beige. with low uppers. silk stock
inys In silver gray. pearl gray. lily white.
stockings in -crU or Havana cigar exactly
matching the tint of the leather ana blend
ing I'm an ensemble" very fatterins TO L
well turned les.
The necessities of modern luxury brought
yet frrthsr c~icsuCies. The -upycmely good
taste which seeks FOR complete harmony nj
color. not being satisfied With half meas
ures. The Corporation Of =. Crispin save
way. and the gap was filed up and aesthct-
iCisn saved.
Henceforth. deer~Ein and antelope skins
will h. dyed with The most varied ccjofs in
the pastel range: IN brightest greens. nelio-
tropes ard reds. and the homoseu.ity % the
attire will be- absolute.
1t NJ. Chatefeis. where We first wen; fIr
Information. We We're told that black stock
!ngs we're sold less than cOlorei stockings.
which latter were invariably bought 10
match the dress and the leather Of the
shoes. and some Of them are marvellous
in fineuess and arrangement. The novelty.
however. is stockings al open work al over.
which. SGT OH the les better. the orriamen,.-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-06
SHOES AND
Must BE Worn to Match the Gowns
Nowadays.

fhe question of toe foot is among the
ost important that concern phvsisai
beauty, for the gait depends almost entirely
on its dimensions and its condition. When
loo large it renders the step heavy. when
too small it affects The balance and dcpriyss
the movements of all grace.
h artistic dimensions of the bare foot.
as aocepod by the Greek ~scuiptors. should
equal In length half the distance between
the rotula and tie heel, and. unless CD
pended to A maIformed leg. the foot rarely
varies from this proportion.
Never have boot and shoe makers SO
strictly followed the laws of natural aes-
thetios as in their creations for the future
season. The prejudices in favor Of small
fe~. which ragged for 80 long a time. and
which was only overcome 20 give place 10
outrageous exasgerations in The length. OF
the toes If ladies' boots. were %iyrannical
snd absurd. though women have So Icns
Submitted "a them
1he tendency 70 rounded to- IL inerea.-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-06

Tom Thumb" and all In proportion. Fur
horse exercise Chantiily patent heather boots
are the only kind admitted for Paris. Will.
yellow leather boots are only tolerated IN
the country.
Let us also admire the delightful! colIec-
ton OF sandals an! slippers ofuarneuted
with embroidery in many col1red beads, re-
calling TO mind the exquisite adventure Of
Cinderella and Prince Charming.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-06

black taffeta visiting gown with
IA UrdsTSleeves Ia a Full bishop Of
sh@eTest null is truly adorable.
The sleeve is gathered dainty into a mar
row wristband OF embroidered null. and
the black silk upper sleeve. fairly loose
about the upper arm. is finished with "A mar
row. tHrned-back. cuff. half way below the
elbow. the CuI dropping in II bell on the
back Of the arm. As Cor the frock itself.
IT is tucked chsrminglv In hand-run
clusters or three lengihwise Of both
skirt and bodice. AT the knees there il
a circiing incrustation of black Chanti!Iy
lace as a heading for q shaped founce Of
silk. also tucked vertically to it's hem. each
cluster Of tucks edged with "A line of black
velvet baby ribbon. The bodice is low
neckei and opens i'm front with a handsome
thantiiiy collar about the shoulders. The
inner bodice Is OF thu black .sffeta. tucked
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-06

~ HE beautiful medaili"nS which ape
peared in gold and silver as bits q
j"welry in the early winter are uo.f
reproduced in buttons. Some of the heads
thus seen are exquisite. They are nodded
III gilt or gun metal, the latter being APP
propriate f0r travelling and morning wear
\ dainty little touch is given to these
meGallions by the introduction of rhine
stones. Sometimes four Of them will he set
in about the forehead. representing a band.
or one VIII appear as a star. toward which
the head directs its gaze. Usually the OUT
line OF these buttons is unsymmetricaI.
Again. very large gilt buttons having q
duii hnish are seen, being partly openwork,
the othsr portions covered with a robins
'2g pilie enamel. They are very ha ndsoma
ana VIII Inquire upon the white aIbatross
gowns ina are being included in the sum.
n'er wardrobe of fashionable women. A
,1ueh OF color In satin. or PARMA velvet. il
aiso ADDED somewhere as IA supplement- u
chs button.
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in rings about the thrott. and showing y
white null tucked and embroidered ch"k"r
and tiny rhemisette. The vest effect IN
from; Is trimmed with stripes OF black vel
Vet Baby ribbon which are fastened 10 the
gown only at the top. each ribbon looping
"A bit and thus forming a soft effect Is Il
tUcks under the high. folded gir,lle Of white
satin fastened with JET buttons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-04
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

John Bahnsen, of Wausa, Neb., is
in the city.
Le-le Robinson was in the city to-
day from Peoria.
c. f. Adams left today for Boston
and Rochester. N. Y.
The officers-elect of the U. V. L.
will be installed tomorrow night.
Miss Mamie Kinney is home from
Chicago on n visit of a couple of
weeks.
DR.. 5 c. Plummer left last night
for Chicago to attend the annual
banquet of the Loyal Legion.
Frank Evans and Miss Anna NJ.
Helfrich. both of this city, were mar
ried yesterday by Judge Lucian
Adams. ,.
Robert ReXdale, supreme orator of
the Fraternal Tribunes' order, left to-
day for official visits at Peoria, Quincy
and Galesburg.
Col ID. j. Foster, of the 9th Illinois,
has been appointed commander of the
department of Illinois of the National
Association of Spanish American vet
Grams.
Invitations are being issued for the
annual ball and drill exhibition of the
degree team of Independence camp
No. 26. NJ. w. A, which, occurs Feb
&c at the Industrial Home.
Henry o. Prizes, of Rock Island, and
Miss Anna Meyer were married Mon
day at the home of the brides pa
rents in Davenport, Justice Finger
ot1iciatinr Mr. Prizes ia emDloved nj
the waterworks in this city.
j. F. McKibben, who will be in
charge of the American Express COM
pany's Rock Island office, arrived last
night from Renosha, Wis. The COM
pany will open its local quarters.
which are located on Second avenue,
next Monday Mr.. McKibben's family
will join him later.