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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-11-18
THE VIRGINIA RESTAURANT.
And lunch room, No. 449 jackson ST..
Tel. N. w. Main 1866 l.,
G. II. Evans, Prop.

And lunch room, No. 449 jackson ST.,
Tel. N. w. Main 1856 l.,
G. H. Evans, Prop.
Regular meals Is cents, served from
500 to 1880 a. M; 11:30 to 200 p. M;
500 to 1880 p. m. Short orders serv-
ed at all times. Hot bread served for
all regular meals. All kinds of sand
wiches served at lunch counter. We
bake our sandwich rolls every day.
Oysters served in all styles. Stewed
oysters put up in tin boxes to be taken
out. Fried oysters put up in boxes to
be taken out. Special 5 cents and 10
cents meals. served at lunch counter.
If there is anything special wanted call
us up by phone and if it's in the mar
ket we will be pleased to fill your
order if given us before six o'clock, as
markets close at that hour. We make
"a speciality of cooking Sunday dinners
and after-theatre suppers. Bread and
rolls baked to order for family use.
Pies, crullers and coffee rolls baked
every day. Tables reserved for ladies'
Open from 500 a. m. to 100 a. m.
Tickets good for Fl meals, worth $3.15
for $3.50. Call to see us.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-11-18
Diplomatic Small Bow.

To illustrate point of statecraft
Sir Henry Campbell annerman, the
English statesman, has been telling
his constituents story of small
boy who went to his mamma and ask
ed her to lend him pencil. But"
said the mother, Il left a pen and ink
for you to do your lessons with on the
nursery table. Why don't you use
that instead of pencil?" Clarence
hesitated for a moment. Don't you
think, mamma" he said at length,
''that the Times is very useful pa
PERI" "Of course, l do" answered
mamma; "but what" well, you
.see." the little lad explained, 81 want
a pencil to write to the editor and ask
him what'll take ink stains out of a
carpet"
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-11-18
The Voice of the Negro.

Mr.. S. D. Kemp has been appointed
Agent for "The Voice of The Negro"
a monthly magazine published in At
lanta, Ca. and the only magazine now
being edited and published by Afro
Americans in this country. Messrs.
j. w. E. Bowen and ]. Max Barber
are editors. Among those who have
pledged their support to the magazine
as contributors are: Prof. w. e. b.
Du Bots, Prof. Kelley, Miller, DR..
Booker T. Washington, Mrs Mary
Church Terrill, Mrs. Fannie Barrier
Williams and a score of others promi-
nent among the leading writer's.
The price of the magazine is Only
ST per year. Persons desiring to SUD-
scribe should send their subscriptions
to S. D. Kemp, Cosmopolitan barber
shop, "a East Fifth street, or Army
building, foot of Robert street, ST.
Paul.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-11-18

wich or good lunch. The best grade
of coffee is used and the cook knows
how to prepare it. therefore, you are
sure of excellent coffee. An epicure
will find all of the delicacies of the
season here. Soup and stews are al
ways kept on hand and such sand
wiches as the New York, Pork Ten
derloln, Chicken, St. Paul, Hamburger,
Egg, Denver, Cheese, Sardine, ETC.,
can be served at any time. If you
try this place once you will be salts
fed with the quality, service and price
and you will be sure to call again.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-11-18
Good scarecrows Wastes.

A gentleman who had been AT
great expense to adoTz. his garden
with statuary was much chagrined re-
Gently to hear an old man from the
country say to his wife as they gazed
upon the statues: .Jes see what a
waste, Belinda! Here's no less than
six scarecrows in this sen-foot patch,
and any one of 'em would keep the
crows from fve-acre field" London
Tit B.ts.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-11-18
MISS WAlTE's Wish GRArlfIEp.
Ceremony Of Recognition That Was
Almost OvereIone.

Ceremony of Recognition That Was
Almost Overcome. Z.
Miss Mary Waite, the only. daugh-
ter OF the late chief justice Of the
United States, lives quietly in an
apartment in Washington since the
death of her mother. Although her
hair Is turning gray, she has youthful
eyes and sprightly ways. She is fond
OF relating a story which now for the
first time finds it's way into print.
Zone day." says Miss Waite. 81
said to Justice Harlan. How is 1t
that none of you ever bow to me when
| come to the supreme court room.
Several ladies who have gone there
have said to me, Justice So-and-So
bowed to me- l feel quite neglected
Some weeks after this conversa-
ton went to the court room near
the close of the session, that my faith
er and might go home together.
slipped into seat and was quietly
enjoying myself, when a man leaned
forward, laying finger on my Shout
der. Excuse me- MISS he said, but
perhaps you'd like me to tell you who
they all are That's Justice Brewer
over there, and Justice Field next
him. and there's Chief Justice Waite
in the middle
Excuse me- interrupted, but
perhaps I know them quite as we'll as
you
'sAt this moment raised my eyes
to the judges bench and realized with
gasp that every gray head of them
was making inclination to me- The
notoriety hunter back of me gulped
out, Who are you, nliss?' Gathering
my skirts about me, hurried from the
court room, the man at my heels. But
he never caught me, for knew those
halls, as did the justices, better
than he did. New York Herald.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-11-18
a Land Of Lyinu Rumor.

Nothing can be believed IN this
land unless it is in black and white,
and out little even then; the most cir.
cumstantial details are often mere fig
ments of the brain. The one-half one
hears may safely be called false, and
the other half doubtful or not proven. :
So wrote DR.. Livingstone of Africa
more than thirty years ago, after a
.lifetime's experience of the continent,
and it would not appear that its char
acter for truthfulness has yet under
gone any great change for the better.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-11-18

Beautiful hand made rugs may be
made out of your old carpet, no mat
ter how dirty or worn out it may be.
Rugs made any size desired and out
of any sort of old carpet which will
be cleaned and disinfected free of
charge. Just call up the Simonet
Rug Company, N. W. phone main
1772 L 1, or T. C. phone 1902, and
they will call for your old carpet.
Rates reasonable. Office 80 West
Seventh street where the beautiful
rugs may be seen.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-11-18
MINI E A'POLIS
.DolNGs IN AND ABOUT THE
GREAT FLOUR CITY"
Matters Social, Religious and General
Which Have Happened and Are to
Happen Among the People Of the
City.
Don't

Don't
Forget the
Masonic Social Soiree,-
The Event Of the Season,
At Wagner Hall Tuesday, Nov. II.
Mrs. Victoria Weir has gone to De.
troit, Mich. to spend the winter with
relatives.
Mr.. Felix Weir who has been in the
city for some time returned to Chicago
the first of the week.
Mr.. w. L. Hardy is running one OF
the largest and best cafes at Excel
sior, Lake innetonka.
Shoes resoled in Is minutes at S.
T. Sorensen's, 312 Nicollet avenue
Sewed soles Is cts, nailed soles SO
cts. New up-to-date shoes, all styles,
$3.50.
When in St. Paul and you wish to
| get FIRST CLASS MEALS, like you
used to get at home call on Mrs. Ella
Smith, No. 352 Cedar street. Break.
fast from to II a. M; lunch from
- m. to $3.50 p. M; dinner from to
p. m. Meals to order when desired.
Sunday dinners a speciality. Regular
meals Is cents.
Messrs. I. o. Mod1im and T. H. Green
have opened an undertaking estab-
lishment at 507 Fourth street So.
j where they are prepared to do any
thing in their line as funeral directors
and embalmers in the latest up-tO-date
style. They have had ten years ex-
rerience and. hold licenses from two
states. Calls answered promptly day
! or night in the Twin Cities.
There will be Grand Musical and
Literary Entertainment given at Beth
esda Baptist Church, Monday evening
| Nov. goth, 1905. Race prejudice will
be discussed by the! following speak
ers: Hon. VIM. R. Norris, W. L. Kicks,
attorney, Mr.. Harvey Burke, Mr.. John
Wright and others. Admission in
Guiding refreshments, Is cents. Pro.
| ceeds to be used for floating indebted.
ness.
The musical and supper given by
the Pastors and Society, Wednesday
| evening at the residence of Mr.. and
| Mrs. J. L. Neal was the most success.
! full of the year. About one hundred
people were served during the even.
| ing with Is c. supper and which
was really worth the money. A de-
lightful programme was rendered dur
+, ing the evening of musical and liter
ary numbers
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-11-18
MASONIC ENTERTAINMENT.

The Trustees Of Pioneer and Per-
feet Ashlar Lodges A. F. and A. M.
assisted by committee of Ladies of
st. Paul Chapter No. 20 o. E. S. will
give Grand Social Soriee at Mason
ic Hall Cor. Charles and Western
Ave. Tuesday evening Nov. 81 1905.
Parties wishing invitations for their
friends are requested to send in their
lists to the committee 632 University
before Nov. 3.
J. II. Charleston
Chairman
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-11-18
N. 3. MARSHALL,

Carpenter and Builder, 554 Aurora
Avenue.
We have in our midst first class
carpenter and builder in the person of
Mr.. N. B. Marshall 642 Jackson st.
He will also give prompt attention to
jobbing and general repairing. paint
ing and decorating. Estimates fur
nished upon application. Telephone
N. w. Dale 3S1 J-2. He has so lots
on University avenue for sale on a
cash payment of @s25, and monthly
payment of $40. Will build houses on
these lots to suit purchasers on month
ly payments. DON'T MISS THIS
OPPORTUNITY.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-11-18
To Whom This May Concern.

Should this reach the notice of any
one who knows any relative of w. A.
Spears such person will confer favor
by notifying Pride of Montana Lodge
No. 4 K. of P. at Helena, Mont: This
lodge holds a policy for $500 and would
like. to hear from Spears sister.
Yours in F. G. and B.,
L. l.. Grissom, c. c.,
Main St.
Jas. II. Howard, K. of r. and S.,
1908 Ninth Ave-, Helena, Mont.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-11-18
Cured Younester Of Smoking.

NufSQ Youn9SIer or smoking.
A wise mother caught her little bo.
smoking a cigarette the other day. In
stead of inverting him over her knee
and nearly spanking the life out OF
him, she said: Johnny, dear, set
you are getting quite a big little man
Come away in and Iii give you one 0,
papa's great big black cigars tt
smoke" So she marched Johnny into
papa's study and set him down tt
smoke one Of papa's cigars. She sa.
down opposite and watched while hi:
lips grew white and his eyes yellow
and his hands dropped hopelessly, an
little later, as she ministered to Ili1.
with a basin, she had the satisfaction,
of receiving his vehement promis,
that he would never, never smoke {
cigarette again in his life.
You cannot escape your taxes her.
by talking about your citizenship
there.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-11-18

Mr.. F. M. Silsbyt the popular and very
efficient headwaiter of the Hotel Ry-
an has been appointed General Orga-
nicer for the Northwestern Territory
of the National Benefit Association of
Walters of America and is ready to
receive applications for membership.
This organization pays both sick and
death benefits and is the strongest
organization of hotel men in America.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-11-18
MILLS LUNCH AND SANDWICH

]. S. Mills, proprietor, 444 Robert
street, between Seventh and Eighth
streets. Open from 500 a. m. to 2:30
a. M. Tel. orders delivered free. Tele-
phone, N. w. Main 1882 L. This is
the place to get your fatorite sand
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-11-18
THE STATE SAVINGS BANK.
Total Deposits. S24oo nm IN

q, otd1 9ePos1ts' @z'9oU,OUU.uU.
The only bank in st. Paul exclusive
~ for savings; receives deposits in
sums Of 81 and upwards, and com
pounds interest semi-annually- Open
Monday evenings from to 8.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-11-18
THE VALET. TAILORING CO., O.
HOWELL, MGR.

Renovating, cleaning and repairing.
Will call for and deliver free of charge
Monthly contracts S1OO per month.
Suits pressed while you wait, soc.
Your patronage solicited. All work
guaranteed. Tel. N. w. Main 1859
l. 156, East 9Th street.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-11-18
SAINT PAUL
a WEEKS RECORD IN. MlNNEso.
TA'S CAPITAL.

The SANITY City" and SANITY City
Folks-NeWsy Items of Social, Re-
Iisious and General Matters Among
the People.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-11-18

Nothing blinds the soul quicker tna
winking at. sin.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-11-18
The ONLY BANK IN ST PAUL
EXCLUSIVELY FOR SAVINGS.

Deposits received In sums of ST.. and
upwards.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-11-18

SAFE DEPOSIT AND STORAGE
VAULTS.-We invite your inspection.
1t costs little to place your papers,
cash securities and valuables in abso-
lutte safety. Boxes in our vaults can
be had for 81 per year. Store your
sboxes, trunks, etc., with us. North
western Trust Co., 1873 Endicott Ar.
cade.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-09
Bettina Gerard Dead.

New York. Jan. 9.-Bettina Gerard,
the beautiful actress with the melodi-
Gus voice, who in her varied career
has been a social favorite and world
known star. died last evening of acute
pneumonia at the Roosevelt hospital in
this city.
She was the daughter of Gen. A. E.
Ordway, of the ordnance department
of the army. Since that time years
ago when she was introduced into So
ciety in the national capital as Eliza
beth Ordway her career has been a
Spectacular and varied one. She was
beautiful. accomplished and had al
that wealth and high social position
could command
Her last appearance in Chicago was
in a sketch. THE Cinematograph Girl
al Hopkins theatre in September. 1901
when she gave every evidence of be
ing again in possession of the voice
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-09
Mansfield Again in "PeriI."

Richard Mansfield, who arrived in
Chicago yesterday. had another tale to
add TO his narrow escapes from
death collection. He has a choice as
sortment now. This one has to do
with the breaking of a coupling pin
which connected his private car with
the rest of the special train which
brought the company effects from st.
Louis.
II was o'clock in the morning and
all in the car were asleep, including
the steward. who is supposed TO be on
the alert night and day. Suddenly
there was a crunching. jolting, humping
noise and the actor sat up in his berth
The landscape appeared To be moving
along all right. but there was q
trembling uncertainty about the cars
movements which filled Mansfield with
apprehension. What. no, without" he
called.
4 touch on the bell failing to arouse
the steward. Mansfield went into the
minion's room. Awakening him with
an exclamation of "Ha. villain" a tour
of investigation was begun. In the
corridor the trouble was soon detected.
The car was dangling at the end of the
emergency chain The bell rope was
in order. so that the train was stopped
and the damage repaired within Is
minutes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-09
Obituary Record.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Carstens. of OIL
Vine street. have received the sad
news of the death of Harry Carstens
a brother of Mr.. Carstens. which oc
CURED near Luverne, Mimi. on New
Years day.
At the home of her mother, Mrs.
John Powers. SIG Taylor street. Sat
urday occurred the death of Miss Alice
T. Powers. aged 81 years and Is days.
Deceased was born and reared in this
city.
Saturday afternoon William ]
O'Brien of the Scotch Wooden Mills
store in this city. received a telegram
from William J. Samuels. manager OF
the local store. announcing the death
of his father. John Samuels. The
death occurred on Saturday at the fam
lily residence in Cleveland, o.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-09
Resumes Operations.

The Simplex Washer company at
it's directors meetings elected as di-
TcCtors Peter Diitmer. Peter Bendixen
Charles {. PTiester. Il. !. Eyers and
Alfred G. Mueller. The directors elect
ed officers rs follows: President, Pet
er DittTer; vice president. Peter Ben
dixcn; treasurer. Il. j. Evers; secre-
tary. Paul Meyer. The company last
Monday commenced operations in its
fine new factory in the western part
Of the city. 1t will be recalled that
its plant. excepting the dry kiln. was
destroyed by fire Aug. %. Since then
il has been refuiit. fire proof. with
steam heat. complete pneumatic blow
er system. that removes all dust and
chips TO the furnace room and feeds
them to the flames. making the plant
with its fine new machinery probably
the finest OF its kind in the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-09
Janitor Now Policeman.

Boys who do not behave themselves
at the public library hereafter will find
themselves in the clutches of the law
for the library board, being much an
noyed by the actions of rude boys, has
taken a step for the maintenance of
order and the abatement of decided
nuisance. 1t has had the jantor of the
building, William Underwood, made Il
special policeman, with all the auth
ority of such an officer. and has issued
instructions TO him to place under ar
rest and take to the police station any
boys who do not deport themselves cor
rectly while at the library
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-09

! FOR RENT-Three unfurnished rooms
| on first floor at 523 Nineteenth street
| Inquire at same number.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-09
Street Railway Men to Dance.

The Street Railway Mems union.
division No. 312. has arranged to give
a grand masquerade ball at the Turner
hall Saturday evening. Jan. 2S. The
event will be given TO replenish tie
sick benefit fund of the organization.
The entertainment committee IN
charge of the event is composed of
Messrs- James Coleman, chairman !;
Frank Miller. Owen Slater. T. NJ Wat
kins and Carl Bielfeld. Assistin z
these in the arrangements are Messrs
John Graham. Martin Marcussen. II.
F. Bowker and Adolph Jacobs. The
StrasseT orchestra has been secured
10 furnish the music for the event.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-09
Threat to Kill.

A much frightened man appeared in
Justice Halls court Saturday in the
person of 4. +. Ostram and swore out
a warrant for the arrest of Peter Jur-
gensen, on the charge of threatening
TO commit q public offense. Jurgen-
sen is a porter at William HelmeIs
hotel in Rockingham and Ostram is d
cook at the same place. 1t appears
that the two men have not been the
best of friends for some time. and Os-
tram accuses Jurgensen with threat
ening 10 kill him. He ALSO alleges
that Jurgensen showed a razor 70 his
wife and stated that with il he was
going to- cut out her husbands heart.
Jurgensen is also alleged to have
made the remark that today is Os-
trans last day on earth, as he intended
10 carry out his threat TO carve up his
enemy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-09
MOLINE MENTION.
Pledge $500 for Church.

Ladies of the Benevolent society of
the Congregational church decided at
their annual meeting to pledge $500 for
the coming year TO the church building
fund. The ladies gathered at 1 O'Clock
for luncheon and the afternoon was
spent in electing officers, in discussing
plans for raising money and in socia-
bil;ty. The Friday evening suppers at
the church will be started the evening
of the Goth and will be continued all
through the winter. The ladies will
meet at 5 pm. with their fancy work
and the gentlemen will be expected for
supper as usual at $50. A donation of
SO TO the Y NJ. C. A. was made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-09

FOR SALE-Handsome office desk. In
quire at GanSertS candy factory.
FOR SALE-Fox terriers months old.
call at w. III. Heath's, Milan, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-09
Enlarge Store.

The proprietors of the New York
store announce by arrangements made
with the Swedish Olive lodge, /. o. o.
F.. that organization will vacate Pierr
hall on the third floor of the New York
store. so that proprietors can broaden
the scope of their business to another
floor. For sometime negotiations have
been going on between the lodge and
the proprietors of the building until
now a satisfactory arrangement has
been agreed to. The change is to take
effect Jan. Is and by Feb. 1. if possible,
the new annex of the big store will be
opened for business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-09
INSURANCE.

PLEASANT f. COX-Real estate and
insurance. Old fire companies repre-
scented. Your patronage solicited
Phone union 63. Office over Thomas
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-09

Executor.s Notice.

Estate of Hugh Brennan. deceased.
The undersigned, having been APP
pointed executrix of the last will and
testament of Hugh Brennan. late of the
county of Rock Island, state OF Illinois,
deceased. hereby gives notice that she
VIII appear before the county court OF
room: In the city of Rock Island. at the
March, 1905. term. on the first Monday
In March next, at which time all per-
sons having claims against said estate
are notified and requested to attend for
the purpose of having the same adjust
ed All persons indebted to said estate
are requested TO make Immediate pay
ment to the undersigned
Dated this 29th day OF December.
1904.
MARY COLEMAN.
Executrix.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-09
BIackman-Wiuers,

Herbert Blackman and Miss Dora
Wigers were united in marriage Satur-
day Afternoon at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs Rudolph Wigers,
at Ills Fourth avenue. The announce
ment of the event will come as a sur
prise to the young peoples many
friends, although it was one which has
been anticipated, though not quite so
early. The groom is son of Mr. and
Mrs. l.. S. Blackman of Stewartville
and he has been employed as painter
at the Moline Wagon Company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-09
Mrs. Sherwood Will Not Come.

Next Saturday afternoon, Jan. IA,
the Woman's club will hold its regular
meeting at the First Baptist church
but through sudden attack of sick
ness which makes it impossible for
Mrs. John B. Sherwood of Chicago. to
be present, the members are somewhat
disappointed. In her place Mrs. F. G.
Allen has telegraphed to Miss Bertha
L. Corbett of Chicago to come. No
word has been received as yet. Miss
Corbett is well known to the members
of the local club through the space de-
voted in several ladies' journals to- her
Sunbonnet Babies" She has lectured
before the Chicago club and drew her
famous pictures so well that they were
all framed up on the walls of the public
schools
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-09
LEGAL
Administrator's Notice.

Estate of John J. Ketcham, deceased.
The undersigned, having been ap-
pointed administrator of the estate of
John ]. Ketcham, late of the county of
Rock Island. state of Illinois. deceased.
hereby gives notice that ne will appear
before the county court Of Rock Island
county. at the county court room. in the
city OF Rock Island. at the March term.
on the first Monday in March next. at
which time. all persons having claims
gainst said estate are notified and re-
quested to attend for the purpose of
having the same adjusted. All persons
indebted to said estate are requested TO
make Immediate payment to the under
signed.
Dated 2sth day of December. A ..
1904. IRA KARR,
Administrator.