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The Washington times., 1905-12-22
INSANE WOMAN RAVES
WHEN SHE SEES RED
Passengers Entering Street Car With
Color on Caused Her to Break
Out Wildly.

ALLENTOWN. Pa. Dec. 22.-Red
hats. red shirt waists. and red neck ties
50 infamed the weakened mind Of Mrs
Joseph Levan. OF Coplay, on a street
car that she became raving maniac
whenever passenger wearing red on
tered the car on which she was riding
Mrs. Tevan was taken 10 the County
Hospital for the Insane She seems
sane on every other point, but the sight
Of red color causes unmistakabIe signs
Of Iunacy
The Washington times., 1905-12-22
LUNAIIC CLUB IS
CHARTERED IN OHIO
"Royal Order of Lunatics" Is a cincin-
natl 0rganizstion-Thouas ]. Cos r
tello Its Chief.

CINCINNATI. Dec. 22-The Royal
Order Of Tunatscs- filed articles of IN
ccrucraiion 1T Columbus yesterday
Arthur Witt. Thomas J. Costello. Ed
ward BAILEY. William N. Daily. frank
o. Eeefe Themes Anderson and Jchp
GeGhan. all of Cincinnati. are the
founders costello * the Most lilis
trious PCEhouse." and tho asylum :
the han over (-osteIl1's saloon on Broad
way. Anyone who can furnish proof
that his sanity does not hurt him =
eligin-e to memherShi~ the fnCcTDcTt-
tors say The order has n membership
cf l77
We aim at nothing more than q
good time.' said Costello.
The Washington times., 1905-12-22
SULZER RECEIVES OLD
SCOTCH FROM CARNEGIE

Representative SulZer today received
Christmas present. the bestowal of
which he greatly appreciates. but the
personal use OF which will not benefit
him
1t was a case of twenty-four quart
bottles of Scotch whisky. thirty years
old. The donor was Andrew Carnegie.
and the gift was accompanied by an
expression of holiday greeting from the
ironmaster-
MIR. Suizer does not use Intoxicating
liquors. but Mr.. Suzer has friends
who have no scruples against good old
Scotch when ice. f1ZZ water and lemon
peel are added.
The Washington times., 1905-12-22
Takes Issue With
Associated Charities
Mrs. M Robrecht Speaks OF Her knowledge
of the Poor Woman Found Sleeping
in Box.

Mrs. VI Robrecht. OF u1e z street
northeast. who for many years has done
independent charitable work IA this city.
takes Issue with the Associated Chari-
ties I'm the case of Mrs. Bette Merriam
the woman who was found living In q
damn basement and sleeping in dry
goods box. and says the statement in
Wednesdays Times by Miss Ida Greer
did not depict tne real situation
In her statement "wednesday Miss
Green, the general agent said.
The latter Cthe SOM has served time
more than once and Is drunken and dis
reputable ard shows no tendency to re-
form. We believe that II help were eX-
tended to she mother it would be used
by the son IN dissolute living
Further, the mother IS a chronic in
valid and belongs in the losoital fer
such cases Charity extended will but
keep the mother out of the hospital and
always dependent.
Much money has been given these
people that might have been applied 20
the deserving. who could have been
helped to help themselves"
Mrs. Robrecht has known Mrs. Mer-
riam for several years, and helped her
on many occasions. In speaking of the
cnse today she said:
II have known Mrs. Merriam and he>
family Il long time. She has been the
victim of unfortunate circumstances
ever since I have known her. but what
ever charity has been extended her by
the Associated Charities or other sources
has been deservingly extended. and
know. from my own observation, that IL
has been duly appreciated.
Stood by Mother.
When Miss Green says her son is
The Washington times., 1905-12-22

permanently restored in Russia, a time
that may be years on.
The babies are proving great favor
ties not only with the commander of
the post. their grandfather. but also the
lesser officers and even the enlisted
men. who are much interested in the
tiny exiles from Russia
The Washington times., 1905-12-22
TO RAID LID CLUBS IN ST. LOUIS

ST. LOUIS. Dec. PIN accordance
with instructions Chief of Police Kiely
has announced that all the so-called
clubs will be raided next Sunday. and
these raids Will continue daily there
after until the alleged violations of the
dram-shop law cease
There are 147 so-called lid clubs in
St. Louis. Chief Kfely said that legiti-
mate clubs will not be disturbed
The Washington times., 1905-12-22

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The Washington times., 1905-12-22
Elk Grove
Art Calender
Most Beautiful Calendar of the Year

TACH year call on the leading manufacturers of calendars
to submit to their best samples from which
ect the deemed most worthy of being presented to
the of Elk Grove Butter Our selection last
wnne-cyey praised it. and The demand for the cal
endar The calendar will present you this
year supasSes in beauty the given last year. The
subject "Ceo and is of the most beautiful calendars
produced in America
The Washington times., 1905-12-22
Free to All
Send Us Five Elk Grove
Butter Cartons

\VI wish e@c ard every consumer of Elk Grove Butter to
w nave tins calendar. Save Elk Grove Butter Car
tons, then bring them Ia and will take pleasure
~ giving 70 You an Art Calendar In the short time We have
ne distributing the 1906 Calendar the unprecedented demand
Ids 'de necessary for 10 send duplicate orders TO the
curer-hence the importance of bringing in your
IONS early 50 as not to be DELAYED in being supplied
The Washington times., 1905-12-22
Statement Humiliating.

Mrs. Robrecht said this morning =
Miss Green's statement had not only
been very humiliating 10 the mother
and son. but also resulted in the son
losing suit of clothes
After reading about the family in
The Times said Mrs. Robrecht. "some
good Samaritan sent the son a suit or
clothes When she saw Miss GREEN'S
story she Immediately sent around 20
have it-brought back. and she thought
that instead of helping them, the son
would sell Il TO buy liquor.
The Washington times., 1905-12-22
To Taste Is to Like

HE spirit of Christmas is abroad and Santa round of t
buying Within short time tempting plum pudding Christmas Cake
and other deIceS for the Yude dinner will be course of prepa
ration Don't forget the important part butter making the
meals ScceSSOnly the best butter should he uSed-e pure FIX
the quality Butter that has superior excellence
the butter that truly merits being your table delicious
The Washington times., 1905-12-22

is rot al all familiar with the case. The
true status OF il is this:
Mrs Merriam has had several chill
dron and some of them have given her
unlimited trouble. As stated in last
Sundays Times. she IS living in box
to be near her son. The son. however.
is her Youngest child. and throughout
all her trouble he has been the one 70
stand by her. He does not drink. and
he has always done al he could 70 help
support his mother.
she had one son who was a hard
Grinker. but he is no1 hero now. and 7
do not know what has become Of him.
Mrs. Robrecht secured a position for
Mrs Merriam's son yesterday after
noon. She learned there was a place
open with a storage company near
where the mother is living. and after
telling the story 20 the manager he
promised TO give the young man a trial.
She also visited several of the neigh
bors and they said they would see that
Mrs Merriam would want for nothing
for the present and after the holidays
she will he removed to a decent home.
which Mrs. Robrecht will see is pro-
vided for her.
The Washington times., 1905-12-22
Stood by Mother.

When Miss Green says her son is
drunken and disreputabIe she shows she
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-05

fered for the money. The impfess'cn
produced by "Humpty Dumpty" Is that
a beautiful dream of color. costumes
and hosts of beautiful women, dream
hat never stops for moment. Nov
ing pictures are as nothing TO this de-
Iightful phanIasmagoTia. Ii is sue
cession OF startling changes. each one
being more beautiful than that proceed
ing it. The music is harmonious and
catchy: the fun rollicking and in good
taste: the specialties novel and entire
is different from those seen in any 9th
e. entertainment OF this kind. The
principals Of the case are Frank Mou-
ian. Maud Lillian Berri. Nellie Daily,
Diamond Bonner. William c. Schrode.
George Schiller. John G. Schrode. Jo-
seph Smith. John McNeigh. Madeline
Seville. David Abrams. the marvellous
Grigolatis Flying Ballet and $50 others.
The sale of seats will begin next Mon
day. Oct 9. the prices being SOC. 15c.
S100. $50. and mail orders accompa-
MED by remittances. will be promptly
attended 10.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-05
BEGIN CRlBBING CORN
In ILLINOIS NEXT WEEK
Crop in Southern Part Of State Has
Matured Rapidly - Water
Scarce in North.

The weekly crop bulletin summary
for Illinois for the week ending Oct ,,
follows:
Dry weather. with clear skies and
warm sunshine, prevailed until the
3Oth. The temperature averaged about
: degrees above normal. but the daily
range was great, the nights being quite
cool. On Sept. 50 10 oct. l light rain
fell throughout the state.
In the nor; bern half OF the state
blowing and seeding have made slow
progress on account of lack of moist
IRE. and there are many complaints
that the supply of water i'll wells is
getting low. In the southern portion
conditions nave been more favorable
he soil is friaDle, and work continued
without interruption. The sowing of
wheat is we'll advanced. and the plant
IS in good condition where up.
Corn continued TO dry and mature
rapidly. and it is estimated that less
than one-twentieth remains exposed 10
injury by frost in the northern half. In
the southern portion but a few scat
tered fields of very late planted could
De injured. The crop is reported TO
he much above the average in the
northern district and very satisfactory
elsewhere. Much is already in shock,
and cribbing is expected to become
general the coming week.
Pastures are beginning TO show the
effects of dry weather. but are still
affording good forage in most sections
The potato crop will be considerably
below average. Apples are being pick
ed; the yield is extremely short and
the quality but fair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-05

"Parsifal." - An imperative rule
which will be strictly enforced during
he "ParsifaI' engagement here VIII be
hat late corners will not be allowed To
take their seats after the performance
begins until the conclusion Of the first
act. Owing to the unusual length of
the drama. the curtain viii rise
promptly a 1:i5 p. m NG'WithsJand-
ing the immense amount of scenery
used. the waits between yhe acts WIN
DC brief and the final curtain VIII fall
n II O'Clock. Following the Raireuth
custom. warning of the approach OF
time for the commencement of each
act. Will be given by trumperers play
ing "ParsifaI'' motif in the different
parts Of the tAeater. including the
lobby.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-05
MOLINE MENTION.

Credit is Better.-New rating books
have been distributed TO the members
OF the Retail Merchants association by
Secretary William Carstens. This is
sue is the second complete directory
of customers that has been compiled
by the local association and it is full
of information of value TO the mer-
chants. The number of people rated
aggregates IL 900, and the total ratings
foot up 10000. slightly in excess OF
the previous book issued. The most
interesting fact to the merchants is
that the general tone of the peoples
credit has been very much improved as
result of the rating book. which has
stimulated an honest desire among the
public TO meet bills promptly. 1t is a
matter of considerable convenience to
customers to have their names in the
rating book, for it gives them some
identity and insures them credit even
If they are not known The associa-
ton is planning a social session, which
will take place Oct. II at the Moline
club hall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-05
at Piney Ridce" Tonioht

at Piney Ridge" Tonight - AT
Piney Ridge is a most charming bit
of realism and romance This Tennes-
see story tells its tale with little flour
ish and tells il as directly as Is posi-
BILE. IT. is brim full OF action and NOV
ing situations. The locale OF the play
is amid the rugged hills of Tennessee
and he atmosphere is preserved in
costume, scenic equipment and charac-
tiers. 4 strong cast headed by Mr. Van
kinzia will give the play unier the az
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-05
At the Theatre.

ley as it will be produced here, Is 50
realistic that one can almost imag ne
ones self shifting the ozone OF the Blue
Ridge mountains and listening 40 the
quaint manners Of speech of the people
themselves. instead OF mere stage char
acteriZatiouS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-05
DAVENPORT DOTS,

Jackscrew Fell on Him. - Charles
E. Walinder. foreman of the Rock Is
land railway shops in this city and re-
sidinG with his family at 1917 Brady
street was dangerously injured Tues
day evening. Mr. Walinder owns a
five-acre tract in Northwest Davenport
upon which he was preparing TO re-
move with his family He had secured
from the railroad company an old box
car which he expected TO use on the
place and had engaged one of the large
SchiCk transfer wagons to haul the car
TO his place. Upon the arrival of the
wagon containing the ear, Mr. Walin-
der was on hand TO superintend its un-
loading and was assisting in the act
when one of the jack screws slipped
and in descending he was struck
heavily on the back and the spine in
jured In addition two ribs on the left
side were broken and one on the right.
This latter rib penetrated the pleural
cavity OF the lung and allowing the air
10 escape. greatly affected his other
organs and caused the patient intense
suffering.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-05

rectiul OF the author. David Higgins.
This attraction Will appear al the ILL
nois tonight.
Story of the Potomac. - The attrac-
ton al the Illinois thealcr Sunday viii
be Cherry Valley" story of life
along the Potomac. The piece is one
of those pastoral reaiisms in which the
people portray a plain country folk.
always SO interesting when faithfully
produced on the stagc. Cherry Val
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-05
Lucy Page CASTOR Comina.-

Lucy Page CASTOR Coming Miss
Lucy Page Castor, of Chicago. who
has spoken here on several occasions
will again invade this city and will de
liver an address in one of the leading
churches of the city. She will come
under the auspices of the w. G. T. L..
and it will be rally day for the chill
dren. The meeting will probably be
held the latter part of this month or
the fore part of next.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-05

ay-Brinkmeyer.-In a pretty home
ceremony Miss Alma Barbara Brink
meyer Tuesday evening became the
bride of Fred Claus Day. the bluff meat
dealer whose place of business is Al
11i9 Sixteenth avenue. The wedding
took place at the home of the bride
parents at 1881 Fourteenth avenue,
and 80 invited guests Witnessed the
plighting of troths Rev. G. +. Hoff-
stem, pastor Of Grace Lutheran church
OBLIGATED.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-05
Stop Campbell Island cars-Yest

Stop Campbell Island Cars.-Yester-
day the Mississippi Valley Traction
company stopped running regular cars
on Campbeli's island. The schedule
has been changed so that from early
in the morning until 9:2O a. IN. three
cars viii be operated. From 9:20 a.
IN. 10 2:20 p. IN. half-hour service will
be given, and after 2:20 p. m three
cars will again be operated. The last
car leaves Sixteenth street for Water
town at 1880 p. H., and WATERFOWL
for Moline at II O'Clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-05

election which will be held some time
in November. The waterworkS com
mittee met Tuesday evening and APP
proved plans for the himball EnSin-
eering company. of Davenport. which
provides for a $50, 900 plant. Plans and
specifications will be somewhat revised
and then Attorney OakleaG Will draw
up an ordinance and call a special cleo
ton. The village will utilize the pres
emf artesian well and will purchase
two acres of ground on the bluff near
Ninth street, where the standpipc will
be erected.
Pay Roll Still Large.-Although the
East Moline plant was cut to nine
hours during the last month. the
amount of the pay roll to be disbursed
on the 18th of the month is Sol 900.
During the past year there has been
over a half million dollars distributed
among the men employed at the shops
and it will only be short time, il is
believed. that the reduced time will be
in effect When the branch shops are
reduced in force to the minimum re-
quired for immediate repair work, the
shops in the east end suburb viii be
given a chance to make fulltime run.
The number of engines turned Out last
month was 40.
GaIesburg Comes Saturday. Gales
burg comes Saturday for "A game on
Athletic field with the high school
team II will be called at 3 O'Clock.
1t is not expected the Moline team will
be able TO administer such defeat as
Galesburg suffered last season. but
with a lighter team, Coach Mckinley
Will be satisfied with ~ or IS to .
victory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-05

VIII Play Lyons.-NeXt Saturday the
high school football team will play
the Lyons squad at the Three-Eye
league park in this city. The local
team IS in fine trim, and is daily prac-
ticins on the Outing club grounds. The
men are steadily improving in their
play. and an excellent game is TO be
expected next Saturday. Kenneth
Lemon. who did not 90 to Kewanee,
viii play with the squad, another old
and strong player thus being added.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-05
After the War.

Now that peace has been declared
between Japan and Russia the entire
world viii have something serious TO
think about in regard to the strength
% the Japanese In fact, a command
ing nation has sprung into being, with
which the powers must reckon in the
future. If you neglect the stomach and
bowels and allow the system to become
weak and rundown, Nature always re
quires a reckoning. and which in some
cases results in a long, serious sick
spell. You cannot afford to take
chances, and for this reason we urge
you 10 commence taking Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters. at meal time and bed
time. and give it a fair chance to
make you well again. Thousands have
been cured during the last 80 years of
indigestion, dyspepsia, heartburn, cos
tiveness. bloating, sour stomach, fe-
male ills or malaria by using the Bit
ters promptly. Start today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-05
Bishop Davis Home.

Bishop Davis Home. - Bishop Davis
arrived home last night at g: 40 O'Clock
over the Rock Island road. after his
four months absence abroad during
which he toured over a considerable
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-05

Will Have Waterworks.-East Mo
line will soon have waterworks if the
citizens of the giant manufacturing
town viii sanction this by a special
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-05

portion of the old country He was
met at Moline by a reception commit
tee from the Sacred Heart parish ana
upon the arrival of the train in this
city was escorted 10 the cathedral.
Rev. Father Flanagan and Rev. W. p.
Shannahan Of St. Ambrose college met
Bishop Davis in Chicago and accom-
panied him to this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-05

A wonderful tonic. Drives out a.
impurities. gives you strength. health
and happiness. That's what Hollis
ter's Rocky Mountain Tea will do. %
cents. tea or tablets. T. H Thomas
pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-05

Pretentous Play. - The production
Of NO Mother 10 Guide Her" which
comes 10 the Illinois on tomorrow. with
Lillian Mortimer and a strong support
ing company is exceedingly preten-
,ious Besides the full equipment Of
scenery for the four acts. the furniture
and properties To- properly dress the
scenes and give IL the correct local
ColOT.ng are carried.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-05

Tilt by Car. - A. Downer one of the
drivers for the Bailey Tea and Coffee
company. of this city. was hurt in an
accident yesterday afternoon near the
town 81 Princeton on the l. x l. tracks.
One % the horses. which DOWner was
driving was killed and the light wagon
in which he was sitting was demol-
ished.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-05

Two Federal Indictments. - The
grand jury of the United States district
court returned yesterday bringing back
two true bills. The first was against
Mrs. c. II. Chaddock. charged with
sending obscene letters through the
mail. The second indictment was
against Michael Fee, charged with sell
ing packages of cigars without the rev
enUe stamps
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-05

"Humpty Oumpty" at Auditorium
Beginning Monday, Oct. Is. at the AU-
ditorium. Chicago. Will be seen what is
universally conceded TO be the largest
theatrical organization and the most
colossal and magnificent production
known TO theatrical history Ii is that
OF Klaw & Changers American pro-
ductiOn of the greatest of the English
Drury Lane spectacles entitled Hump
~ DUmpty. Its Chicago presentation
viii be the same in every detail as that
which characterized the London and
New York engagements for the past
two years. and with the same great
cast and tremendous ensemble-which
comprises between $50 and 400 notable
comedians singers, dancers. specialists,
pantOmimistS and acrObats. An idea
of The immensely of this production
may be CLEANED from the fact that
more than $50 comedians. singers. dan
GERS and pantomimists appear in it,
and L scenes. each as elaborate as an
entire ordinary production. and more
beautiful than has ever been seen up
on the American stage. are used. The
costumes number 1000 and cost alone
$4,000 TO produce Never has so
much Tin the way of quantity been of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-05

Robbed Tamaie Man.-Charged with
the crime of committing robbery,
Red Hass and William Speth lie in
jail. Monday evening Red Hass and
William Speth, according to the story
told by the complaining witness, at
tackled Sam Liebold. who is proprietor
of a tamale wagon in the east end.
They knocked him down ana then
robbed him of s..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-05

Cousin Of President to Wed.-An-
drew Roosevelt, cousin OF President
Roosevelt, who is visiting Davenport
friends. is to be married Oct. Il TO
Miss Adelheid LANCE, sister of Mrs.
Oscar Koehler. The wedding viii Oc-
cur in Chicago. at the home OF the
brides sister, Mrs. DR.. J. HoIinger-
The bride has numerous relatives and
friends in Davenport. who will be well
represented at the function Mr.
Roosevelt is now making a business
visit in Davenport, and is a guest at
the Koehler home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-05

Failed to Return Ring. - FTeda LO-
REM was given 80 days in jail by Ma
gistrate Finger yesterday on a charge
OF larceny. II seems that Miss LorenZ
was visiting with friends and borrowed
a diamond ring from them. She failed
10 return this ring and he trouble
started. The ring was very valuable
one
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-05

s-A-'A 81 G4i y sll-
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III end Or. Richards
Dyspepsia Tablets -
any one afflicted as !
WIS, and shall ALWAYS
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say about yoG- grand
medicine.
You are ar liberty
10 Use this letter a. voa
may sec n. Again
thanking you for the
good wo-k your tablets
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-05
Which?
CAN NOW EAT ANY KIND or FOOD.

DR. Richards Dyspepsia Tablets have done
Il great thing tor me. I was in bad shape
when began taking them III August last.
hut now can eat anything that Is eatablc
and no distress follows Moreover / have
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