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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26
Express Offices Filled.
SMALLER PAPER MONEY.
New Philippine Currency Proves At
tractive and Suggests Idea.

tractive and Suggests Idea.
Secretary Shaw of the treasury de-
partment is considering the advisable
ty of cutting down the size of the pa
per money now issued by the govern
ment-not the size of denominations,
but the actual size of the paper itself,
says a Washington special dispatch TO
the st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The suggestion that this be done is
the result OF the recent issue of paper
money intended for circulation in the
Philippines. The new notes. which are
most attractive in design, are from 20
to 200 pesos each In value and are @
inches long by 21a in width. Our or
binary one dollar bill is seven inches in
length and three in width-that is. with
q surface area about one-third greater
than the Philippine notes.
The latter are greatly admired by
many treasury and banking officials,
for their size makes them much more
convenient to handle or to place in
pocketbook of ordinary size instead of
the cumbersome wallet required to
carry our greenback without folding.
The bureau of printing and engrav-
ing will shortly begin to print the new
Philippine postage stamps, which are
in fourteen denominations, varying
from 1 cent to s. each in value. They
are ornamented with photographers of
celebrated Americans, Spaniards and
Filipinos and in themselves constitute
a unique and interesting collection for
the philatelist. AS yet none of the
larger denomination bills have been
placed in circulation in the Philippines,
but those of the 2, 5 and 10 pesos
value have been in use for some time.
The fifty pesos note is embellished
with portrait of General Lawton.
The twenty pesos note represents
volcano in action. The features of
Magellan, the discoverer of the arch
ipelago. adorn the 100 pesos notes,
while the larger of the series, worth
200 pesos, bears a representation of
Legaspi.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26
DID WORK.
Laura WuIff. Davenport Red Light
Resident, Dies With Bro
ken Heart.
ACCUSES JAMES D0NAHUE
Says He Deserted Her for Another Az
ter Taking Laura's Last Cent
For Own Use.

Laura Wulff, the girl from the Day.
export red light district who tried to
commit suicide Monday by taking NOR
phine, died late yesterday afternoon at
ST. Luke's hospital where she had lin
gered in agony for day. AS result
James Donahue, bartender in the
Tenderloin. is finding the city rather
uncomfortable as an abiding place.
The Wulff woman, before taking
poison, wrote a note stating that her
act was the result of being deserted by
Donahue after she had bought that
worthy gentleman clothing and other
wise expended her last penny in help
ing him battle with grim want and
maintain a respectable appearance.
Smiled ON Another.
The note said Donahue had been
paying attention lately to another girl
named Cora, and it was this phase of
the mans perfidy that broke poor Lau-
ra's heart.
Donahue is being assailed from all
sides for his part in the tragedy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26

cured through Reidy Bros A very
choice home and rare opportunity.
Cleaning, pressing, repairing and
dyeing. Panitorium, 1909 Second ave
nue..
The stage of water at the Rock Is
land bridge was $50 at 6 a. m. and 2.60
at noon.
Lewis Single Binder costs more
than other 5 cent cigars. Smokers
know why
Mrs. Austin's famous buckwheat
makes the finest buckwheat cakes.
Ready in a moment.
Mrs. Austin's buckwheat flour gives
you the real genuine old buckwheat
flavor Ask for Mrs. ,Austin's buck
wheat flour.
= Mr. and Mrs. c. B. Sears and Mr..
and Mrs. Guy Adams of Chicago, are
spending the holidays at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Gruwell.
Expert manicuring. shampooing and
thorough treatment of the hair and
scalp given by Mrs. Sol Levi, 736 Sew
enteenth street. Old phone west SO.
James NJ. Rice of Davenport, and
Miss Carrie B. Seibert of Marshall
town. Iowa, were married Monday af-
ternoon by Justice G. Albert Johnson
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26
PROUD MOTHERS NOTICE;
BABY OF g MONTHS TALKS
Physicians Say ST. Louis Prodigy Has
Development of Child of Three
Years.

st. Louis. Dec 26.-Although she is
but months old, Eugene Barbara
jacques of St Louis, is able to talk,
and talk plainly Every word she says
can be understood distinctly, and the
child apparently exercises reason in
using her words, as few of them are
ever in the wrong place Doctors who
have examined the baby declare that
her mental faculties are as well devel-
oped as a child of years and that
her talking is marvellous. Barbara's
linguistic ability was first noticed
when she was months old. Being
brought to the table one day last Sep
TENDER, she startled her parents and
brothers by saying distinctly, "All
gone" Since then she has added con-
stantly to her vocabulary.
The childs mother says the little
girl from the very first of her life has
been unusual
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26
OQUAWKA REMAINS THE
HENDERSON COUNTY SEAT
Supreme cr3urt-SettIed for
Eight Years.

oquawka,. capital of Henderson coun-
ty, celebrated Christmas yesterday with
unusual zest, for by decision of the
supreme court of the state Monday the
town won a victory over Stronghurst,
an active competitor for number of
years for the county seat. The fight
has been in the courts some time as
result of a closely contested election
in which the location of the court
house was the burning issue. Oquaw-
ka won the election, according to the
count, and the circuit court so decided.
The supreme court now takes the same
view. The matter is settled for eight
years, at the end of which period the
agitation may, and probably will be re-
Sumed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26
SEARLE is CHOSEN
Elected President of Rock island
County Bar Association
This Afternoon.
CONSIDERING A TRIAL LIST
Discuss Arrangements for Memorial
for Late Judge {. J. SearIe, and
for Annual Banquet.

In the circuit court room this after
noon the members of the Rock Island
County Bar association are holding a
meeting for the purpose of arranging
a trial list for the first week of the
January term to open Jan. Z. Officers
of the association were also elect
ed. and the arrangements for the an
nuaI banquet are to be discussed Hon.
z. w. Hurst, president of the associa-
ton. is presiding.
The association elected the follow
ing new officers:
President-Judge c. ]. Searle, Rock
Island.
Vice President-M. ]. McEniry, Mo
line
Treasurer-William X. Moore, Mo-
line.
Secretary-G. A. Shallberg. Moline.
The plan for a memorial for the late
Judge F. ]. Searle is being considered
by the association.
Judge Gest this morning announced
that the September term of court will
be finally adjourned Saturday evening,
and there will be no court next week.
Arguing the Motion.
The arguments on the motion for
new trial in the Mackin will contest
were continued today before Judge
Gest in the circuit court, the attorneys
for the proponents not yet having con-
cluded their statements. The argu-
ments will probably not be concluded
tomorrow.
Friday is the last day of service
for the January term
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26
CITY. CHA Il.

Beal & Schmitt,
High class tailors,
Illinois theater building.
Insure with Beecher Bros.
Buy a home of Reidy Bros.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
For bus, baggage. express, call Robb's
For bus or express, Spencer & Trefz.
The Mississippi river is frozen over
at Burlington.
Jewel. Jewel, Jewel. the great cough
drop. Absolutely pure.
H.. T. Siemon wants your tin and fur
mace work. 1526-152S Fourth avenue.
The beautiful Keator home, across
the street from the Broadway church.
is now ON the market and can be Sc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26
A Miraculous Cure.

The following statement by II. NJ
Adams and wife, Henrietta, Pa, will
interest parents and others: "A mir
aculous cure has taken place in our
home. Our child had eczema five
years, and was pronounced incurable,
when we read about Electric Bitters.
and concluded to try it. Before the
second bottle was all taken We no.
ticed change for the better, and af-
ter taking seven bottles he was COM
pletely cured" It's the up-to-date
medicine and body building tonic.
Guaranteed, soc and 81, at w. T.
Hartz, druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26
FORGIVE DIsiNHERITED SON
Parents Melt When He Brings Actress
Wife Home for Christmas.

Pittsburg, Dec 26.-Samuel Reymer
and his young wife, formerly Nellie
Paris, dancing girl, were yesterday
reunited with the family of the hus-
band after an estrangement of almost
two years, during which time the
young husband was disinherited by his
father, Jacob Reymer, the candy king
of Pittsburg Young Reymer married
Nellie Paris in March, 1905, after a
stormy scene with his millionaire faith
er, who demanded that he give the
dancing girl up or lose his half of the
Reymer millions. He was married
within an hour and was disinherited.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26
WOULD STOP CAR CONGESTION
General Manager Hurley of Santa Fe
Urges Quicker Unloading.

Topeka, Kan. Dec. 26.-"Consignees
might relieve the congested condition
of the railroads at present if they
would unload cars expeditiously," said
j. E. Hurley, general manager of the
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe. "They
are now $4,000 loaded cars in Calves
ton waiting for consignees to empty
them and turn them back into commits
sion. Since January 1. 1902, the Santa
Fe system has purchased $50 engines
and 20,256 freight cars of various clas-
ses. We have received only $50 of
these cars
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26
Another Cable to Alaska Opened.

Seattle, Wash, Dec. 26.-The United
States cable ship Burnside arrived at
Ketchikan yesterday and established
Geographic communication with the
outside world. A few days ago Wran-
CELL was placed in communication.
which completes the chain of cities on
the southeastern coast of Alaska.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26
MRS. BLAINE NOT TO MARRY
Divorced Wife of James G., Jr., Joins
Her Parents in Washington.

Washington, D. c.. Dec 26.-Mrs
Martha Hichborn Blaine has reached
the horne of her father, Rear Admiral
Philip Hichborn, in this city from
Sioux Falls, S. D., where she obtained
a divorce from her husband, James G.
Blaine, Jr., four days ago. Members of
the family say there is no truth in re-
ports that she is soon to be remarked.
and, in fact, declare that as yet there
is no man in the case
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26
HUSBAND WAS UNFAlTHFUL

Is Charge of Mrs. Myrtle Moore of Dru-
ry in Bill She Files for Divorce.
In bill for divorce filed in the cir
cult court, Mrs. Myrtle Moore of Drury
charges her husband. Louis ]. Moore,
with adultery. and names V. McClosky.
They were married Dec. 20, 1896, and
Mrs. Moore says she left her husband
in November, 1905. She asks for di-
vorce and alimony, and the custody of
two children, aged and 9 years.
Searle G. Marshall are the complain
ants solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26
BUYS REVOLVER; MURDERS
Cincinnati Boy Kills Step Father with
Christmas Purchase.

Cincinnati, Dec. 26.-With money he
had saved TO give his mother as
Christmas gift, Henry Siebele, Is years
old, bought revolver with which he
shot and fatally wounded his step
father, Henry Brinker, A years old.
According to the boy, his step-father
had threatened to kill his mother, and
he bought the revolver to protect her.
Yesterday Brinker attacked his wife
with a Ratchet. and the boy drew the
revolver and fired five shots Three OF
the bullets entered the mans chest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26
A man with a sprained ankle win |

A man with a sprained ankle will
use cruteh, rest the ankle and let it
get well. A man or woman with an
stomach can't use a crutch,
but the stomach must have rest just
the same. 1t can be rested. too, with
out starvation. Kodol will do it. Kodol
performs the digestive work of the tir-
ed stomach and corrects the digestive
Kodol fully conforms to the
provisions of the national pure food
and drug law. Recommended and sold
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26
CHEMIST FOR UNlvE RSlTY
Noted Professor to Head Department
in Illinois State Institution.

noted professor % READ department.
in Illinois State Institution.
Urbana, ILL.,, Dec. 26.-President Ed
mund J. James of the University of
Illinois announces that DR.. William AL
bert Noyes, editor of the Journal of
the American Chemical society and
chief chemist of the bureau of stand
ards at Washington, ID. c., has accept
ed the position of professor of chemis-
try and director of the chemical lab
oratory in the University of Illinois.
This appointment is in the line of
making the chemical laboratory at the
University of Illinois one of the great
est research laboratories in the world
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26
Camden Fourth New Jersey City.

Camden. n. j., Dec. 26.-According
to a census made by the police and
just completed, this city has popula-
tion of 92.45S. an increase of 9.095 over
the figures of the state census of 1905.
The census places Camden above Tren-
ton and makes Camden the fourth city
in point of population in New Jersey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26
New Cure for Epilepsy.

J. B. Waterman of WATERFOWL, Ohio,
rural free delivery, writes: my
daughter, afflicted for years with cpl
lepsy, was cured by DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. She has not had an attack
for over two years." Best body clean
sers and life giving tonic pills on
earth. Csc at w. T. Hartz' drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26
Shaw's Pockets Empty.

New York, Dec. 26.-Leslie NJ. Shaw,
secretary of the treasury. visited the
United States sub-treasury and custom
house today. He said he had nothing
to offer in the way of relief for the
money market.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26
Indicted as Land Grabber.

Helena, Mont, Dec. 2G.-T. E. Brady,
"a prominent Great Falls lawyer, was
indicted by the federal grand jury in
this city on the charge of illegally
fencing 13,167 acres of public land in.
Valley county. Brady gave bonds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26
Water. cure for constlnatIon.

Half a pint of hot water taken half
an hour before breakfast will usually
keep the bowels regular. Harsh ca
thartics should be avoided. When a
purgatiye is needed, take Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They
are mild and gende in their action.
For sale by all leading druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26
Constable Shoots Fatally.

Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 26.- Henry
Herb. an ironworker, was shot and
killed early yesterday by Constable E.
j. Jeffries in a saloon at South Column
bus. Witnesses of the tragedy say the
constable acted in self-defense.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26
Disposes of Cigar Business.

E. c. Berry has disposed of his cigar
store and billiard room on Twentieth
street to Edward Marvin who has now
taken possession. Mr.. Berry will de-
vote his entire time and attention to
the Tri-City Unionist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26
MAY HALT HILL STOCK ISSUE
Minnesota Attorney General Files Suit
to Enioin Sale.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Dec. 26.-E. t.
Young. attorney general of Minnesota,
filed papers in an injunction suit TO
prevent the additional issue of $780,
100000 in stock by the Great Northern
railroad, which is a Minnesota corpo-
ration. Under the state law the road
is required to secure the consent OF
the state railroad and warehouse COM
mission before issuing new stock or
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26
Say GaIIows Caused Wreck.

Ottawa, Ont, Dec. 26.-On the steam
ler Monarch. wrecked lately, was a gal
lows used for hanging Elvino of Fort
William. Sailors believe that carrying
this caused the wreck
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26
Dies on Rail at Christmas.

Valparaiso, Ind, Dec. 26.-Hamilton
w. Forbes, merchant and also Balti-
more & Ohio agent at Coburg, this
county, was struck by train last night
and instantly killed He was "a years
old and left family.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26
LONG tennessee Fiaht.

For 20 years w. L. Rawls. of Bells,
Tenn. fought nasal catarrh. He
writes: "The swelling and soreness
inside my nose was fearful, till 1 be.
gan applying Bucklen's Arnica Salve
to the sore surface; this caused the
soreness and swelling to disappear.
never to return. Best salve in exist
ence. Csc at w. T. Hartz, druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26

other securities This has not been
done though stockholders have been
notified by official circular that they
may buy the new stock at par.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26

Temperature mt n. M, -; mt $3.50
p. M IT, Maximum temperature I'm "A
hours, j.; minimum, "a. Velocity of
wind mt n. m, miles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26
THE Wealth r. II.

Cloudy and slightly warmer tonight,
the lowest temperature being about the
md colder.
j. vi. sHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26

For chapped and cracked hands moth,
ing is quite as good as an application
of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Put II
on before going to bed, use an old pair
of gloves. and see what a difference the
morning will bring. Sold by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26

It's the natural food of the human
body, scientifically charged with life
producing elements, unheard of in any
other medicine. HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea Tea or tablets, 35 cents.
T. H. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26
BROKE THE RECORD
More Packages Handled Through
Postoffice and Express Agen-
cies Than Ever Before.
CONGESTION CAUSES TROUBLE
Though Additional Facilities Were Pro-
vided, Distribution of Mail Was
Far from Easy.

The postoffice employees and the To-
cal managers of the various express
companies are authority for the state
ment that the holiday business of this
season has exceeded all former years.
Notwithstanding the fact that at the
postoffice additional clerks and carriers
were put on duty, and the carriers
were provided with wagons and driY-
ers for Monday and Tuesday and with
substitutes where the wagons were
not provided, the greatest difficulty
was experienced in dispatching the
outgoing mail and distributing the To-
cal matter. The one delivery of mail
yesterday required nearly all day, and
when the wagons were lined up at the
rear of the postoffice building, with
several baskets in each loaded to the
top with letters and packages, the post
Office presented the appearance of
large mercantile shipping room. The
increase due to the holidays is still in
evidence, and will be until after New
Years.
Express Offices Filled.
At the express offices, the store
rooms were filled with packages of all
descriptions, and it was almost inn
possible to get the articles delivered
in the city and those received for
sent out promptly. There
is every indication that Christmas has
never in the past resulted in so much
trade in this city, and never have so
many packages been received and sent
through the postoffice and the EXPRESS
offices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26

just below the heart and two entered
his neck. The boy was arrested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26
'4SC
97c
'tly wool,
Clearance of Dress Goods
Remnants at Half Price

THURSDAY AT 9 A. M. and while they
last, about 500 remnants of dress goods
and waistings of all kinds including broad
cloths, panamas, melrOses, prunellaS, voiles,
silk striped challieS, Serges, CheviOts, plaid
suitings, waistings of all kinds, the short
lengths and odd small pieces remaining after
the greatest holiday dress goods business in
the history of this store, will be thrown on
our counters for quick clearance at just
half regular value. It's great opportunity
if you can find the lengths you want. Reg
ular price tickets will be left on the goods
just as they were in stock. Take your pick,
commencing Thursday at 9 a. M, figure off
JUST HALF.
Also beginning at the same hour and for
the week till sold, fully 1000 yards of the
seasons richest colorings in fancy flannel
cites, downettes and fleece downs, in floral
and Persian designs worth 10c, II lie, 15c
and 16 lie yard, divided on two bargain
tables, at yard sc and 10c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26

From out the ashes of the past,
She looms a. wondrous sun,
And all the splendors of her worth
Are only just begun: Rocky Noun
tain Tea.
IT. II. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26
BAR ILLITERATES
Move on in Missouri to Disfran>
chise SO, 900 Voters of the
Commonwealth.
FEW NEGROES WOULD PASS
Majority Could Not Fill Requirement.
Means Increased Democratic
Majority.

st. Louis, Dec. 26.-What republi.
cans declare is partisan move will
be made by former Governor Lon V.
Stephens, former Supreme Judge Will
liam M. Williams and other leading
democrats when they try to have adop-
ted by the legislature bill which will
disbar illiterates from voting in Mis-
souri,. Reading and writing and educa-
tional qualifications stand out as the
main points in the proposed election
law
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26
Bed Blankets 6 Comforts.

GOOD time to buy now. Some T
~ cessionS for Thursday whic
often happen. Our blanket and
stock is full of good values, but
Thursday should be very tempting
1 case heavy gray blankets, shell
ished, extra size and weight,
worth $l.50 pair, to be sold single,
Thursday all day, at each
1 case all white sheet blankets, nc
colored border, nicely bound and
mapped, per pair, Thursday
2 bales of hand knotted, soft and
fluffy silkoline comforters, sold
regularly for SIPS, each
20 pairs large gray blankets, most
good and warm, special for this
week Thursday, per
Oair
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26

All the news all the time-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26
Cannot Rcccive ADVICE.

The repeal of the present Australian
ballot and a rule requiring the names
of candidates of all parties to be upon
the ballot are provided for. No person
who offers to vote shall consult a judge
and no judge shall give any advice to
a voter.
The advocates of the bill estimate
that $4,000 persons will lose their bal
lots if the measure passes, and admit
that the great majority of them will be
negroes.
Governor Folk will make reference
to the measure in his message, and it
is said that he has given his sanction
to some change in the law. but he is
not believed to be a supporter of an
extreme bill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-26
Assures Political Complexion.

Republicans argue that if the quail
fication clause is inserted the negroes
in democratic counties will be depriv-
ed of votes. There are thousands of
negroes in the strong democratic coun-
ties, and their disbarment would make
the state always democratic. st. Lou
is, Kansas City and st. Joseph vote
$4,000 negroes.