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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-11


it to the diminutive exponent of trag-
edy in real life.
Master William looked at it CON
temptuOusly. Il want a sure enough
gun that will make a hole in Mr..
Hodge, he piped in petulant, childish
tones that contrasted strangely with
his dire threats. The embarrassment
of the dealer was relieved mt this mo-
mert by the arrival of Miss May Nc
Manus, who is the Asia of the house Of
Wigs. Master James is in her charge
while the company is on the road. The
youngster is of a very Jealous DISPOSE
ton. He is devoted TO Miss McManus.
and when Mr.. Hodge addressed a few
words to her while waiting in the
wings for his cue young James deter
mined to have his hearts blood. 1t is
feared Little Tommy may have to be
put under bonds to keep the peace.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-11

William T. Hodge. who made a hit
as Mr.. Stubbins in Mrs. Wigs Of the
Cabbage Patch was studying up for
a production in Chicago two years ago,
and, becoming thirsty along in the
early hours of the morning, he called
boy and, as he tells the story, ordered
"a bottle of milk" When the boy re-
turned he bore the bottle in his hand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-11

piece. l want to kill him stone dead"
In this blunt fashion dealer I'm fire
arms vas approached by prospective
customer. He bent over the counter
and saw tiny but resolute figure be-
fore him. 1t was Master William Bur
ton James, the four-year-old actor who
plays the role of Little Tommy in Mrs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-11
EXPERIENCE OF ROOSEVELT WHEN
ON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
DR.. OsIer Seeks to Make His Meaning Under
stood--Says Public is East
Iy MisIed.

situation with them. Nevertheless lie
was a very much surprised man on the
morning after election.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-11

DIR. William Osler, who recently caus-
ed sensation by stating that a man
above forty is comparatively useless
and that men of sixty ought TO be re-
tired or chloroformed, has just severed
his connection with Johns Hopkins uni
versity to become regius professor Of
medicine at Oxford. Professor Osler
did not himself become famous until he
was past forty. He was talking during
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-11

had Conried to din
ner one night. and
after dinner be
was so inhoSpitable
as to read aloud to
his guest a long
poem called Alec
hol.' Conried lis
tened silently, and
he continued silent
after the reading
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-11

While Lawrence D'OTsay. who Is
now touring IN The Earl Of Pawtuck-
ct" was playing in Denver recently
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-11

Emma Calve. who Is winning golden
opinions and golden coins in a Euro
pean tour this season. doubtless remein-
bers with chill an experience she had
in this country about year ago. when
she went to New Haven. Conn, TO sing
the role Of Carmen. 1t happened that a
large number of students were desir-
GUS of engagement as "supers" I'm the
opera and only a few could be hired.
There was quite a mob of the unsuc-
cessful applicants, and their FRANKS be-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-11

Former Senator Billy Mason one day
entered Washington store and asked
to see some neclties. He was told
that the ties before him We're a quar-
ter each. "'Do / look like a man who
would wear a quarter necktle?" he
asked good naturedly. Il beg your
pardon" said the clerk. but fifteen
cent neckties are on the other COUNTER"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-11

was done
"'Wellf said the stockbroker. We'll?
Pretty good, eh?'
Pretty good the other murmured
in 4 cold voice.
I'D like TO print this with my name
signed to It, the stockbroker went on,
but the trouble is l don't want il
known among my business friends that
am poet
is that any reason said Mr.. Con-
ried. why you should hesitate about
signing the thing?'"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-11

IN WTblE LutdIljilS W HI
he taken. Hence it
IS important in prescription writing and
in directions to patients that the great
est clarity and precision be obtained.
"A young foreigner one day visited a
physician and described n common NAL
ady that had befallen him.
The thing for you TO do the physi-
clan said. is to drink hot water an
hour before breakfast every morning
Write it down. doctor. so ! won't
forget IT,. said the patient.
Accordingly the physician wrote the
directions down - namely. that the
young man was 10 drink hot water an
hour before breakfast every morning.
The patient took his leave, and in q
week he returned.
Wei, how are you feelingE the
physician asked.
Worse. doctor. worse. if anything
was the reply.
"'Ahem, Did you follow my advice
and drink hot water an hour before
breakfast
II did my best. sir said the young
man. but l couldn't keep it up more'n
ten minutes AT stretch
Charlie Wharton aud Charlie Nc
Gavin are two young lawyers in the
office OF the city attorney OF Chicago.
Both Were chosen 10 congress last No
Vember. Wharton from the Fourth dis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-11

him. A'OSf-' ELL
Really, it was quite embarrassing"
the president continued. Il couldn't
go to the floor among the spittoons with
him. for his people would have com
mended him and mine would have con
demned me. Still l was prepared.
Each day when 1 went to the table
with him to discuss matters of official
routine l placed before Re a large,
square glass inkstand. 1t was always
ready. The ink would have confused
him had it been necessary to throw
the inkstand, and the corners We're
angular-were neutrality-suspicious..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-11

the time with those two distinguished
gentlemen, Commissioners Lyman and
johnson. Johnson was a southerner.
and he used TO terrorize us at times 1t
was his custom TO carry a sword cane
and a pistol, and he would bang them
down on the table and say, Now let's
get down TO business
Il am reminded of a case that came
before US one day-the case of a letter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-11
INCIDENTS IN EVERY DAY LIFE OF
FAVORITES BEHIND FOOTLICHTS
Actor of Years Wants Gun to Shoot a Rival for
the Favor of an Actress---0ther
Stage Stories

"R WANT a pistol 10 Kill a man,
and l have the money right
here. 1 am an actor, and want
TO Kill some one hut not in the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-11

Since Heinrich Conrled. director OF
the Metropolitan Opera House. New
York, has come into prominence as an
Impresario he has been granted con-
siderable space in the newspapers.
1t Is told that ut II dress rehearsal OF
"Parsifar' n book reviewer said of
him:
II know Il rich stOckbroker who
thinks he can write verse This man
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-11

stairs. and they have all the trays
down there"
SO Mrs. Campbell is giving dln-
Eer:" unused Hodge
Yes" said the boy, land all the
actors in town are down there"
"All%" said Hodge
"Oh, yes" answered the boy. "all but
the cheap skates"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-11

Nv YHEN was civil service COM
NV missioner" said President
Roosevelt at luncheon the
other day, Il served part of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-11

~CNDAY. March %, is to be OBJ
- observed in many Christian
churches as Fanny Crosby
~ q
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-04-14

BID F No. eos25-
II Is hereby ordered by the Common Coun-
ell o. the City Of st. Paul:
That the matter of rebuilding and re-
constructing the present sidewalks on the
Following named streets. with a cement
sidewalk eight feet wide. except where
good and sufficient cement sidewalks now
exist:
Payne avenue. west side. beginning at
JesSamine street. thence to Magnolia
street; beginning at Magnolia street,
thence south 125 feet; beginning at Cook
street, thence to jerks street.
Payne avenue. east side. beginning at
Magnolia street. thence south 125 feet be
and the same IS hereby referred to the
Board Of Public Works to investigate and
report.
First-Is this improvement proper and
necessary?
Second-Send the Council a proper or
der directing the work to be done.
Adopted by the Board of Aldermen
March II. 1905.
Adopted by the Assembly April 6, 1906.
Approved April IL. 1905.
april IA. 19o5b
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-04-14

BID + No. e0S15-
1t is hereby ordered by the Common Coun-
ell of the City of ST Paul:
mat the matter of constructing brick
sidewalk on the south side of Deios
street IN front of the easterly so feet OF
iot 10. block 81. West st. Paul Proper. in
front OF the engine house. be and the same
Is Is hereby referred to the Board of Public
works TO investigate and report
First-Is this Improvement proper and
necessary?
Second-Send the Council proper order
dlTectlng the work to be done.
adopted by the Board Of Aldermen
March 81 1905
Adopted by the Assembly April G, 1905.
approved April H. 1905.
(April II, 1900
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-04-14

file of said improvement. as required by
law. il you report in favor of the same.
Sixth-Send the Council a proper order
directing the work to be done.
Adopted by the Board of Aldermen
March q, 1905
Approved by the Assembly April 6, 1895.
Approved April IL. 1905
(April ii, 1860
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-04-14
Bd T No. 2O82O-

Bd T No. 20S20-
Ii Is hereby ordered by the Common
Council OF the City of st. Paul:
That the matter of constructing a side
walk of cement six feet wide on Smelling
avenue, east side, from Langford avenue
TO Great Northern Railway bridge, be and
the same Is hereby referred to the Board
Of Public Works TO Investigate and re-
port.
First-Is this improvement proper and
necessary?
Second-Giye the Council an estimate
of the expense thereof, and state whether
one-half of the cost thereof is to be paid
into the City Treasury before the contract
is let.
Third-Can real estate to be assessed
for said Improvement be found benefited
to the extent of damages, costs and eX-
penseS necessary to be Incurred thereby ?
Fourth-Is such improvement asked for
upon the. petition or application of the
owners of a majority of the property to
be assessed for such improvement?
Fifth-Send the Council a plan or pro-
file of said improvement. as required by
law, If you report in favor of the same
SiXth-Send the Council a proper order
directing the work TO be done
Adopted by the Board OF Aldermen
March u. 1905.
Adopted by the Assembly April 6, 1905.
Approved April II, 1905.
(April Ii. 1900
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-04-14

ing 900 feet west of Victoria street thence
west to Milton street: commencing at
Chatsworth street. thence east 100 feet
Portland avenue. south side commence
ing at ChatSworth street thence east 60
feet; commencing 13e feet west OF Milton
street. thence west 121 feet: commencing
lSS feet west of Grotto street, thence
west fset
Summit avenue north side. commencing
at Lexington avenue. thence west 21S
feet IS foot walk; commencing at a
point 900 feet west of Lexington ave-
nue.. thence west to a point 400 feet west
of Syndicate avenue. or 2O0 feet from
Hamiine avenue. except bridge over c.. NJ
* St =. Ry Is foot walk: commencing
at Hamiine avenue. thence east 100 feet
Is foot walk
Lincoln avenue. north side. commencing
at Oxford street. thence west to Hamline
avenue. except over bridge of c., NJ. & st.
p. Ry.
Lincoln avenue, south side. alley be-
tween Dale street and Oakland avenue to
be paved with brick. 20 lineaI feet
Grand avenue. north side. commencing
at point go feet west of Floral street,
thence west II feet
Grand avenue. south side. commencing
at a point about 20 feet west of Oakland
avenue. thence west feet
Linwood Place. south side. commencing
AT OSceola avenue. thence east aS feet
st. Clair street, north side. from Pleas
ant avenue to Victoria street.
st. Clair street. south side, from Avon
street TO Victoria street
BE and the same IS hereby referred TO
the Board OF Public Works to investigate
and report.
First-Is this improvement proper and
necessary?
Second-Send the Council a proper order
directing the work to be done.
Adopted by the Board of Aldermen
March p. 1905.
Adopted by the Assembly April 6. 1905.
Approved April II. 1905
(ADril IL. 1901
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-04-14
Bid F No. a0S16-

Bid F No. z0Sis-
1t is hereby ordered by the Common Coun-
ell of the City of ST. Paul:
That the matter of constructing with
cement sidewalk six feet in width on the
west side of Franklin street beginning at
Eagle street, thence north 125 feet. be and
the same Is hereby referred to the Board
OF Public Works to investigate and report
first-Is this improvement proper and
necessary?
Second-Send the Council a proper order
directing the work to be done.
Adopted by the Board of Aldermen
March 81 1906
Adopted by the Assembly April g. 1905.
Approved April H. 1905.
april Il, 1905)
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-04-14
BID F No. 2Os29

30 + NO. EOS-9
1t is hereby ordered by the Common
Council of the City of st. Paul:
That the matter of rebuilding and re-
constructing the present sidewalks on the
following named streets. with a cement
sidewalk. extending from the property line
to the curb line. except where good and
sufficient cement sidewalks now exist:
Fairfield avenue. north side, beginning
100 feet east OF South Wabasha street
thence to South Robert street;
Fairfield avenue, south side. beginning
$50 feet east of South Wabasha street
thence to South Robert street;
South Robert street west side, begin
ming 100 feet south of Fairfield avenue,
thence to Indiana avenue; beginning at
Morrison street, thence north 100 feet;
beginning at Plato avenue. thence to Chi
cago avenue: beginning $50 feet south OF
Plato avenue. thence south 100 feet;
Be and the same is hereby referred 10
the Board of Public Works to investigate
and report.
First-Is this Improvement proper and
necessary?
Second-Send the Council a proper or
der directing the work to be done.
Adopted by the Board Of Aldermen
March q, 1905.
Adopted by the Assembly April 6, 1905
Approved April II. 1905.
april II, 1900
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-04-14
BID F No. 2OS19-


1t is hereby ordered by the Common
Council of the City of st. Paul:
That the matter of constructing cement
walk six feet in width on CoIborne ave
nue., west side, from Jefferson street to
Grace street and James street, south
side, from Warsaw street to DAILY street
be and the same is hereby referred to the
Board of Public Works to investigate and
report.
FISTS this Improvement proper and
necessary?
Second-Send the Council a proper or
der directing the work to be done
ADOPTED by the Board Of Aldermen
March q, 1905
Adopted by the Assembly April g. 1905.
Approved April IL, 1905.
(April IA 1900
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-04-14
3D. F No. 2Os1s-

BID + No. 20S1S-
III is hereby ordered by the Common
Council OF the City of St. Paul:
mat the matter of constructing cement
walk six feet in width on Lisbon street.
both sides, from Garfield street to Douglas
street. be and the same is hereby referred
to the Board of Public Works to inyestf-
gate and report
First-Is this improvement proper and
necessary?
der directing the work to be done
Adopted by the Board OF Aldermen
March q. 1905.
Adopted by the Assembly April g. 1905.
Approved April IL. 1905.
(April Il, 1900
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-04-14
BID F No. 2OS2G-
Is i hereby ordered by the Common

Bid T No 20S26-
Is H. hereby ordered by the Common
Council OF the City OF st. Paul:
That the matter of rebuilding and re-
constructing the present sidewalks on the
following named streets with a six foot
cement walk, except where good and
sufficient cement sidewalks now exist:
Fairfield avenue. south side. beginning
at Hyde street. thence east 100 feet: be-
ginning at Ohio street. thence to Ethel
street
Fairfield avenue. north side. beginning
at Ethel street. thence east 100 feet: be-
ginning at South Wabasha street. thence
TO Daniel street
Congress street. south side. from South
Robert street 200 feet east.
Be and the same is hereby referred to
the Board OF Public Works to investigate
and report.
First--Is this improvement proper and
necessary?
Second-Send the Council a proper or
der directing the work to be done.
Adopted by the Board OF Aldermen
March u, 1905.
Adopted by the Assembly April 8, 1905.
Approved April IL. 1905
lApril IL. 1909
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-04-14
Bd F No. 2Os17-

BID F No. 20SI7-
1t is hereby ordered by the Common Coun-
ell of the City of St. Paul:
That the matter of constructing cement
walk six feet in width on the north
east side Of Chestnut street. beginning at
Smith avenue thence south go feet, be
and the same is hereby referred to the
Board of Public Works to investigate and
report.
First-Is this improvement proper and
necessary?
Second-Send the Council a proper order
directing the work to be done
adopted by the Board of Aldermen
March 81 1905.
Adopted by the Assembly April 6. 1905
Approved April II, 1905.
CAPRI IA, 1900
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-04-14
BID F No. 2OS21-

1t is hereby ordered by the Common
Council of the City of St Paul:
That the matter of constructing a ce-
ment sidewalk to a width of three feet
on the west side of the alley, commence
ing on the south side of Summit avenue,
thence south to the north line of Lot IL,
Block SO. Irvine's Enlargement of Rice
and Irvine's Addition, be and the same is
hereby referred to the Board of Public
Works to investigate and report.
F1rSt-Is this improvement proper and
necessary?
Second-Send the Council a proper or
der directing the work to be done
Adopted by the Board of Aldermen
March q. 1905.
Adopted by the Assembly April 6. 1905.
Approved April IL. 1905.
(April II, 1900
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-04-14
BID f No. 20s11-


1t is hereby ordered by the Common Coun-
ell of the City of ST Paul:
That the matter of grading alley in
block SO, Summit Park Addition. be and
the same is hereby referred to the Board
of Public Works to investigate and re-
port.
First-Is this improvement proper and
Necessary?
Second-Give the Council an estimate
of the expense thereof. and state whether
one-hals of the cost thereof is to be paid
into the City Treasury before the con-
tract is let.
Third-Can real estate to be assessed
for said improvement be found benefited
to the extent Of damages, costs and eX-
penses necessary to be incurred thereby?
FoUrth-Is such improvement asked for
upon the petition or application of the
owners of a majority of the property to
be assessed for such improvement?
Flfth-Send the Council plan or profile
Of said improvement, as required by law,
if you report in favor of the same.
SiXth-Send the Council a proper order
directing the work to be done.
Adopted by the Board of Aldermen
March q, 1905.
Adopted by the Assembly April 6, 1905.
Approved April IL 1905
april II, 1900
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-04-14
BID T No. 2OS10-


1t is hereby ordered by the Common Coun-
ell of the City of st. Paul:
That the matter of grading Pascal ave-
nue., from Wynne street to Albany street
be and The same is hereby referred to the
Board Of Public Works to investigate and
report.
First-Is this Improvement proper and
necessary?
SecoLd-Giye the Council an estimate
of the expense thereof. and state whether
one-half of the cost thereof is to be paid
into the City Treasury before the con-
tract is let.
Third-Can real estate to be assessed
for said improvement be found benefited
to the extent Of damages, costs and ex-
penses necessary to be incurred thereby?
Fourth-Is such Improvement asked for
upon the petition or application of the
owners of a majority of the property to
be assessed for such improvement?
Ffth-Send the Council a Plan or profile
OF said improvement, as required by law
If YOU report in favor of the same.
S:Xth-Send the Council a proper order
directing the work to be done.
Adopted by the Board OF Aldermen
March 81, 1905.
Adopted by the Assembly April 6, 1905.
Approved April H. 1905.
(April a. 1900
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-04-14
BID + No. eOS2s-

3D. + No. 20S2s-
1t is hereby ordered by the Common
Council of the City of ST Paul:
That the matter of rebuilding and re-
constructing the present sidewalks on the
following named streets. with a cement
sidewalk. extending from the property line
TO the curb line. except where good and
sufficient cement sidewalks now exist:
Mississippi street. east side, beginning
so feet north of Grove street. thence
north 100 feet; beginning at Nash street.
thence to Williams street; beginning at
Pennsylvania avenue. thence south lis
feet; beginning at jerks street. thence
TO Case street;
Mississippi street. west side. beginning
at Case street. thence north $50 feet; be-
ginning at Pennsylvania avenue thence
north 80 feet; beginning So feet farther
north. thence north zoe feet;
BE and the same is hereby referred TO
the Board OF Public Works to investigate
and report.
First-Is this improvement proper and
necessary?
Second-Send the Council a proper or
der directing the work to be done
Adopted By the Board Of Aldermen
March 81, 1905.
Adopted by the Assembly April 6, 1905.
Approved April IL. 1905.
april Ii. 1900
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-04-14
I'd F No. 20S14-
II IS hereby ordered by the Common coun.

10 Il NO SUc1t-
1t is hereby ordered by the Common Coun-
Gil of the City of ST. Paul:
That the matter of condemning and
taking an easement in the land necessary
for slopes for cuts and fills in grading
Hampden avenue. from Myrtle avenue to
University avenue, be and the same Is
hereby referred to the Board of Public
Works to investigate and report.
First-Is this Improvement proper and
necessary?
Second-Give the Council an estimate
OF the expense thereof. and state whether
one-half of the cost is to be paid into
the City Treasury before the contract
IS let
Third-Can real estate to be assessed for
said improvement be found benefited to
the extent of damages costs and expenses
necessary to be incurred thereby?
Fourth-Is such improvement asked for
upon the petition or application Of the
owners of a majority Of the property to
De assessed for such improvement?
F1fth-Send the Council plan or pro-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-04-14
Bid F No. 2ns27-

BID l. NO. 2pS2l-
IL is hereby ordered by the Common
Council OF the City of St Paul:
That the matter OF rebuilding and re-
constructing the present sidewalks on the
following named streets. with a cement
sidewalk extending from the property line
to the curb line, except where good and
sufficient cement walks now exist;
South Robert street. east side. from
north line of Wood street. thence north to
viaduct over Chicago Great Western rail-
way tracks; beginning so feet north Of
Colorado street. thence north to Wood
street;
Concord street. south side from State
street TO the west line of Ada street pro-
duced:
Be and the same iS hereby referred to
the Board OF Public Works to investigate
and report.
First-Is this improvement proper and
necessary?
Second-Send the Council a proper or
der directing the work TO be done
Adopted by the Board of Aldermen
March 81, 1905.
Adopted by the Assembly April 6, 1906
Approved April IL, 1905.
(April II, 1909