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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mrs. Amanda Hassett-Pahl, Davenport,
Has Extraordinary Display of Xmas
Gifts in Her London Shop.

If You are looking for something out
of the ordinary in Christmas gifts,
come and see our showing of exquisite
jewelry, fine leather goods, initial hand
kerchiefs, fine silk hosiery and under
wear, and neckwear; also our eXclu-
sive styles in furs, waists, silks, dress
patterns, genuine imported japanese
kimonas, suits, coats and opera coats.
Gentlemen wishing Christmas gifts
will find us better able to assist in Sc
lecting something really choice and APP
propriate than any one else, and are es-
pecially invited to come and see us.
Our well established reputation for
carrying good goods only, in exclusive
styles, is guarantee that you can Sc
| lect really choice Christmas gifts here
Ito better advantage than elsewhere
Respectfully,
MRS. AMANDA HASSETT-PAHL
Ladies' Outfitters and Dry Goods. 107
West Second street, Davenport, over
jewelry store, second floor. See sign
take elevator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-20

Judge Gest, who sustained the points
raised by Looney's attorneys, shortly
after o'clock this afternoon, thus end
ing this case also.
Points Raised.
The points were raised by Harold A.
Weld, one of Looneys attorneys. and
w. r. Moore also made arguments on
the matter. The claim was made that
the counts do not contain the words
-"wrongfully and wickedly' in describ'
ing the conspiracy alleged, and thar
the matter involved could not be pend
ing before the mayor, as is claimed in
the indictment. Mr.. Weld argued that
the state law makes il duty of the
mayor to care for the execution of the
laws, and that the law prescribes that
the saloons shall be closed Sundays
the mayor has no discretion in the mat
ter of enforcing this provision.
Mr.. Moore claimed that there can be
no conspiracy TO bride. But in this the
court was inclined to disagree with
the attorney, who claimed that a con
spiracy to bride implies that the brib
cry WIS consummated, and that when
such is the case the crime of cohspir
acy and of bribery are merged and can
not be prosecuted as separate crimes.
To Fail of Duty.
States Attorney Scott, in his argu
ment. made the claim that the conspir
acy is charged TO have been with the
intent to bride, and that it makes nc
difference whether the bribery was
consummated or not, the purpose o
the conspiracy was bribery He fur
Their held that under the state law it i:
the duty of the mayor to enforce The
laws, and that the enforcement of tho
Sunday closing law was pending be
fore him in his official capacity by rea
son of the action he had already taker
and of 4 resolution introduced into tn,
city council by Alderman John Sexton
having as its intent the opening of tn,
! town.
Jury Completed.
The jury in the case was PRACTICAL!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-20

Was Turned Down.
The states attorney. continuing, said
| it would be shown that the mayor re-
fused to have. anything to do with the
proposition, and that the next day
| or day or SO after
Looney sent Cation to McCaskrin to
make practically the same proposition.
and that Cation advised the mayor to
accept it offered McCaskrin $50
in cash as part payment on the propo-
sition
| About this time, Mr.. Scott further
stated to the jury, c. w. Neal called on
the brewing company and offered to
fix up the Sunday closing situation for
"A consideration of $4,000, claiming
that he had the situation in hand and
could reach the proper parties who
could do the fixing, and about the same
time Looney sent another man to the
brewing company to make this prop
losition. Cation, Mr.. Scott said, would
be shown to have gone to this same
witness and stated to him that tn,
Sunday closing matter could be fixet
lup, that gambling might be conducted
THAT houses of prostitution might b,
opened, and everything run in a FIRE,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-20

and open manner; LOoney had the
ed to this witness that he had better
go see Otto Huber of the brewing CON-
pany and have Huber come across
with that amount of money"
Mr.. Scott concluded his statement by
discussing the viciousness of such Il
crime as the one alleged in this case.
Had No Defense.
: Mr.. Moore addressed the jury in an
opening argument for the defense, and
said that the attorneys for Looney had
had no opportunity UP to that time to
learn what sort of facts the state pro.
posed to establish its case on, but that
if the evidence was brought before the
jury the defense would prove that the
He said no defense had been outlined
SO far, because the character of the
allegations had not been known, but
that the defense would deny in toto all
of the states allegations.
Motion to Continue.
| A motion by the state for a continu
ance of the case against Looney fol
extortion was argued, and taken under
| advisement by the court. The charge
| in this case is that Looney sought tC
secure 800 from S. NJ. Arndt. Mr.
Arndt's absence from the city is tn,
ground for the motion to continue the
case to next term.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-20

The jury in the case was practically
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-20

left this morning for Peoria, called by
the fatal burning of their niece. Annie
Dick. The latter who was Is years
of age. lost her life as result of a
gasoline explosion while preparing
breakfast for her father The latter
was away from the house at the time
and the girl was left alone She was
dead before help came.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-20
Special Holiday Offer from Dec. Is
To JAN T.

We will give with each soc or 75c
shampoo a beautiful hair dress of puffs
or waves. Hair dressing done. in your
homes if desired. Open evenings by
appointments only.
MRS. SCHOLL AND DAUGHTER.
1S27is Second Avenue Old Phone w
1858.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-20
SHORTEST DAY
Sun Will Begin to Swing Back Toward
North Again.

Tomorrow will be the shortest day
in the year, though the 22d and 23d
differ but few secondN The sun
will then start its swing back from
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-20
A Good investment,

The greatest health regulator IL q
bottle of good beer taken with meals.
Cross-Country Is the best obtainable.
Telephone West SO old, or 60S9 new.
ROCK ISLAND BREWING CO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-18
CITY NEWS.

The aldermen will meet tonight.
 If you knew the good points of JpSOn, Singleton x Cos Simplex shirt you'd have one on.
 The fire department answered two calls Saturday night, one at the old Eagle house building on Bank street and another on Vine street in build ing owned by Louis Leventhal and occupied by Max ChOtzianoff. In hotl, eases the damage was slight
 The well known firm of Whitney &- Co. of Hartford, who make q speciality of conducting special sales through out the country have had charge of MHilhi0t'S tenth anniversary sale and have made good. The crowds that have attended the sale have been well satisfied with the legitimate bargains offered. The interval sales" spec ial offers in different departments every fifteen minutes. have been de sorvedly popular AIr Mailhiot eX presses himself well pleased with the results obtained.
 It is hardly expected that Mrs Lin ford F. Root will recover. At times she seems conscious of what is going on about her, but is unable to com municatP with anyone. If she is aware of the death of her husband she must have heard it from q chance word dropped by her friends in the sick room, for no direct information on that point has been given her. it having been considered dangerous to tell her. Her friends, at least some of them, have given up hope of her recovery. Her illness has developed from nervous prostration to brain trouble.
 How often you hear the remark, My watch has gained" or My watch has lost" Now it may need regulating only, or very likely needs cleaning. Many a good watch is per manently injured for lack of over hauling. Is it worth while to be able to depend on yours? If so bring it to Upsons, 6S Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-18
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Boys club.
 Pequot club.
 Celtic Medical society.
 Court G. Verdi,, No 151, F. of A.
 Rosedale camp, No 9615, M. w. of A.
 Mattatuck lodge, No 1S7, N. E. O. P.
 c. W. A.-Ari work, dressmaking.
 Friendly league, school of house. keeping, public school cookery S:45 a. m, 1:30 D. m, second course cook cry for leage members 7:30; home 7;30; domestic arts, mil linery, 7:30 D. m; physical training, 7:30 and S:30; seamstress, 7:30.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-18
IO5Y Years Old.

That's Barnet Wolinsky's correct age, and he certainly is a spry old gentleman. He likes to sit and chat with anyone wLo may favor him with call. When asked by news paper man to give his opinion as to what he thought was the best way to live so as to attain good old age, his answer was, he had no theories for long living. He says he always lived a simple life. But he says he can (and does at times) drink thirty cups of nicely brewed tea per day, and he says it has never hurt him in the least. but h2 thinks if a person cannot drink intoXiCants Sparingly they should cut booze out entirely. And we think Wolinsky is right, for the simple reason that tea, yes. or coffee, will never hurt anyone. But you occasionally hear a doctor tell his patient to cut out drinking tea or coffee. but nine times out of ten he doesn't cut it out himself. No, no; he knows what a good thing is, and he sticks to it, but if he is get ting S2 for his call he must tell you something and he naturally pitches onto something that he thinks will hoodwink you. But don't you let him prescribe for you. that is prOVid- ing you are drinking the kind we sell. because our quality is the o. K. kind and will act as a tonic, prOyid- ing you make il right, and all our regular customers know just how 10 make it. Now, if you are not drink ing the good. nice tasting quality, just call and make a purchase at
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-18
W0men'S Fur Gar
 mentS.

We have large collection of Wo- mems Garments, both of fur and fur lined, at very interesting and attrac- tive prices, much lower than are usually asked for such quality fla brics. We quote specimen value: AT $12.9S, valued at $2O-Hand-
 some Electric Seal Coat, lined with
 Skinners satin, new model.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-18

the sale of garments, with which our best recommends can be given. Boys wear ables demand more than ordinary attention to their qualities for service and an inspec- ton of our line will show that this point has not been over- looked. Children s clothing, sizes 2 l-2 to 5, comprises many novelty attractions, both in suits and over- coats. Prices S2.5O to $12.
 In boys suits, sizes 8 to l7, we show the Jerome" and
 Inverted pleat Norfolk" our exclusive models, prices $5 to SIP. Overcoats and reefers in sizes 8 to l7 years, $5 to SIS.
 Sweaters and jackets, with a special showing of a variety of styles for the little fellows, l year to 8, prices $l to $3 50. Tcques. and skating caps to match-Underwear in Union suits or two piece, 25c to 5 35O-All the new showings in boys and children's head wear. at prices from 25c to $3 50. Cloves and all the smaller articles of wear to complete a boys outfitting. Iron-clad shoes are money savers-prices $l.65 to 8 50.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-04
LEGISLATION TO SAVE RUFF

The San Francisco political gang and
their allies in the legislature are fam
ming the flame of indignation in South
ern California that threatens to result
in serious movement for state divi-
sion. The most brazen act yet pro-
jected by that gang is the attempt to
save Ruef and Schmitz, by act of the
Legislature, from deserved incarcera-
tion in state prison. Greatly to the
credit of one San Francisco court Ruef
and Schmitz are now headed straight
for San Quentin. In order to snatch
them from the hands of justice a. bill
is being rushed through the legislature.
Judge Dunno, before whom the Ruef-
Schmitz cases are pending, is inflexible
in his administration of the law. There
are other San Francisco judges, how
ever, who are said to be indebted large
ly to Ruef for their judicial position,
with consequences that may be sur
missed. An inspiration worthy of Boss
Ruef was the passage of a bill by the
legislature whereby upon affidavit by
party to a civil or criminal case,
charging bias of judge. another judge
from the same or from another county
shall be called in to try the case"
That bill, intended solely to get Ruef
and schmitz out of the judicial scales
in which Judge Dunno is weighing
them, was passed promptly in the as
sembly. BY a probable oversight it
was not made Immediately effective,
but in the senate the judiciary COM
mittee, at the instance OF the San
Francisco leader in that body, added
a section providing for immediate en-
actment. And thus, If the governor
stands by his friend Ruef as lovingly
as he did in the picture-pose at Santa
Cruz, Ruef's case will go to a Ruef-
Schmitz judge. with results not hard
to guess.
No wonder that the heart of South
ern California beats fast by reason of
the hope OF escape from association
with the political miscreants Of San
Francisco and such misrepresentation
Of California as they send to Sacrament
to to dominate the legislature.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-04
CASPER FAMILY is REUNITED
THROUGH INNOCENT LITTLE CAD"

tainly never have heard of each other.
And withal there is but one Casper in
the city directory, and he wasn't there.
The trouble was stirred up by a per-
sonal in local newspaper. 1t was as
follows:
ERSONAL--CAsPER, BE AT CORNER
Main and Sixth streets Sunday night, z
o'clock. Party wants to see you.
The clans began to gather at $3.50.
First there was a shy demoiselle who
might have stepped out of one of Marie
Corellfs fearful scenes. Her little
heart was fluttering just awfully, or
should have been, and all she needed
was low pianissimo accompaniment
to make her pose real touching as she
waited, breathless, with her hands
clased in an agony of suspense, or
words to that effect.
Presently another adventurous Cas-
per came on the scene. He went swing
ing down Sixth street with fine savoir
faire, looking carelessly about him as
he neared the corner. The youths i'm
maculate attire might have been that
of a imam about town." and then
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-04
THE ouEEREsr oE srEEps

The Crimean veteran who has just
died at Nottingham, William Riley by
name, at the age OF 78 was locally
famous for having ridden a lion through
the streets that had escaped from a
menagerie. 1t is nice equestrian prob
lem, writes G. w. NJ, whether that or
Charles Watertons feat Of riding an
infuriated caiman (South American alli-
gator) was the greatest Waterton's
own modest narrative of the event Gas
usual, interlarded with classical quota
tions so considerably ignored by travel
ers in these times) Is still good reading.
He had been on an angling expedition
In one of the Guiana rivers, when he
hooked an alligator and, with the as
sistance of a few native "gaffers." "
landed the brute. This" writes Water
ton, was an interesting moment.
Mr.. Caiman was within two yards OF
me. instantly dropped the
mast, sprang up, and jumped on his
back, turning half round as 1 vaulted,
so that l gained my seat with my face
in a right position. Immediately
seized his forelegs, and by main force
twisted them on his back; thus they
served me as bride. He
plunged and struck and made my seat
very uncomfortable. 1t must have been
fine sight for an unoccupied spectator,
The people roared In triumph.
was apprehensive or going 10
the regions under water with Mr.. Cal
man"-Pall Mall Gazette.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-04

Casper. Anybody could see that he
mad the Casper nose. And didn't the
Caspers always walk like that? He
weighed anchor at the opposite corner.
And then came an apologetic little
person who might have been Just 1.-The
party, and could scarcely have aspired
to bear the exalted name of Casper. He
looked like an unsuccessful real estate
agent and was stuffed into an ill fitting
tweed suit with the elbows out of the
coat. Surely he could not have been
Casper.
And then came three more. deb
onair youth, a shop lady and a long
haired man who could have qualified
as the distinguished looking gray
haired physician, registered in Missouri
wanted to promote a valuable home
remedy"
Patience was always one of the Cas-
per FAMILY traits and so they didn't
mind waiting a While fo~ "the party"
although 1t was already past 4 But
who were all these people standing
around? Perhaps the mysterious per-
son was among them. INQUIRIES were
cautiously made. Persons waiting for
cars were questioned.
PARDON me, but my name is CASPER.
l answered an ad saying some one
perSon?"
1t was nearly 7:3O when an irritable
old man, waiting for car, shouted:
NO, - 1t, don't want to see any
body named Casper. You're about the
twenty-fifth man that's asked me-"
Just then an Italian rounded the COR
ner of the Pacific Electric station. He
made straight for the popcorn wagon
on the corner.
The popcorn man saluted him. "That
last lot / got was no good, said the
yender The newcomer was Casper
Penuci the purveyor of popcorn to re-
tail sellers, affectionately called by his
| first name by his italian customers.
The diaphanous maiden, the dare
devil youth, the man with the Casper
walk faded into thin air as thus came
the prosiac ending of what might have
been thrilling adventure.
And John Casper, 139h South Spring
street. says he's the only Casper in
town.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-04
Nav PLAN on TAXATION

The new revenue and taxation bill,
which is pending in the Legislature in
the form OF a constitutional amend
ment, provides for radical changes In
the existing system. 1t draws a sharp
line in property division, giving the
revenue from one general class to the
state and devoting that portion de-
rived from another general class to
county, city, town, township and dis
trict purposes.
Grouped in the class of property to
be taxed for state purposes are all
corporations Of public utility kind.
Added to that class are banks, loan
associations and insurance companies.
All property not included in this gem
eral classification will be taxable for
the use of local communities.
At the present time the railways, for
Instance. pay local taxes, but under the
new system they will deal solely with
the state. The revenue thus taken from
the several counties is supposed to be
fully compensated for by giving them
the states present proportion of taxes
derived from non-corporate properties
AS an example Of the practical work.
ing Of the new system It appears that
three counties would be decided losers
as result of the change, although
there is no apparent grievance in the
case of the rest. San Bernardino,
Placer and Yuba counties would lose,
because the taxes derived from the
railways are their chief sources of
revenue. San Bernardino county has
immense railway mileage, chiefly
through deserts and over mountains.
In order to equalize the loss thus sus-
tained by the counties named the
state will reimburse them for net tax
losses until the year 1914.
A fixed schedule of state taxation is
proposed. Railways of all classes will
be required to pay tax of per cent
on property valuation, and per cent
will be the tax on such adjuncts as
cars used for sleeping and dining pur-
poses and for refrigerating fruits car
rying oil. live stock. etc.
A state board of equalization to
supersede the present system is pro-
vided, consisting Of one member from
each congressional district, "as existed
in 1S79,' with the state controller act
ing as a member ex-officio.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-04

Journal. We were under the impress
sion that the majority of Kentucklans
preferred theirs without sugar.
It is hardly likely that, under exist
ing circumstances, California will
adopt the chrysanthemum as the state
flower.
It seems that Count Bonrs threat to
commit suicide was sent out merely for
the purpose Of ascertaining whether
there would be ony objection to It.
Hereafter it will be a misdemeanor to
drink whisky out of a bottle while rid
ing on any railroad train in Texas.
Fortunately, 1t will not be a difficult
matter to borrow dipper from the
conductor.
WHY SHOULD HH?
orange-I never stop to count the
cost.
Lemon-Because you couldn't pay it
anyhow?
The advertising given to the Dead
Rat" in Paris looks like discrimination.
Is the poor old Moulin Rouge" to be
ignored altogether?
The 22-year-old millionaire who COM
mitted suicide in Chicago couldn't even
wait until It was 29 for him.
"A wife," says Mrs. Chapman Gait,
must train her husband and keep him
trained, just as one trains young
mule" But no one living ever trained
q mule.
II Pittsburg and Paris choose to
quarrel over President Corey, the rest
of the world is quite willing to stand by
and get ready to sympathize with the
winner.
A man in New York was sent to Jail
for swearing on street car. Gotham
morals must and shall be preserved in
tact-what there is left of them.
UP ANGELS FLIGHT
UP ANGELS Flight I took my way;
Twas at the closing of the day.
Weary was, and full of care;
I thought to find my heaven there
Where wifey sweet awaited me
With good things ready for my tea
Up Angels Flight!
Up ANGELS Flight; unto my fiat;
softly entered, doffed my hat
And turned my loving spouse t. salute
What greeted me? Her voice! you brute,
I told you that hated you!
You're very drunk! 1 smell 1t! Phew!"
Up Angels Flight!
Up Angels Flight! To heaven? All, no!
Who everd guess I'd find 1t so?
The Caudle lecture that 1 got
Would melt an iceberg, twas so hot!
A heaven there for me? All, well,
Much more 1t struck me, twas hell,
Up Angels Flight!
w. H c.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-04

again he might just have had on his
Sunday clothes. AT any rate when he
threw his coat back to reach for his
handkerchief, small pair of shears
protruded from his vest pocket. He
also stood waiting, carelessly swinging
his stick.
another Casper hove in sight, off in
the middle distance down Spring street.
There was no doubling that he was a
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-04

Read the plans for Los Angeles
Fiesta, as given in The Herald yes
terday. Send Herald back east to
your friends and let them know about
it. No one can afford to miss this. the
most unique series of festivities ever
offered
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-04

The outline of the plans for the
Shriners' coming, as given in The Her
aid yesterday, shows variety Of en-
tertainment which can be offered by
no other city on the globe.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-04
HOW TO KEEP WELL,


Stop worrying. Stop hurrying. Cleanse
the body and mind of all impurities.
Eat to live, instead of living to eat.
Take plenty of exercise in the open
air. Breathe deeply. Love your neigh
Dor. And call upon doctor for aid
IL you must.-St. Louis Post-Dlspatch.
And don't forget to draw your
wages
If Julia Marlowe ever gets hold of
that critic who said that in the armor
Of Joan Of Arc she looks like a can
of potted ham," she may treat him to
a little picked tongue.
An Ohio man is at the point of death
from blood poisoning as the result Of a
henpeck in the face. Most henpecked
men get it in the neck and survive.
Where do all the pins go?" demands
the Sierra (Cal.) Times. They go
where most of the money goes-into
women's clothes.
If Honduras and Nicaragua finally
agree to fight, why don't they pull 1t
off at Goldfield for the gate receipts
and a percentage of the returns from
the moving pictures?
EXPLANATION DUE
Palm-That millionaire is confined to
his home
Pepper-Illness or Investigation?
Since the beginning of Lent Chicago
reports decided falling off in the daily
number of weddings. In Chicago, you
know, marriage is in the frivolity class.
According to woman contributor to
an eastern magazine, the dainty art of
courtship is nearly forgotten. This
sounds a good deal like a merely per-
sonal observation.
"The average American consumes
seventy-six pounds Of sugar each
year." says the Louisville Courier
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-04

Perhaps when even the police chief
sees the need Of an emergency hos
pital the city authorities will wake up
and provide one. A police chief is
not generally credited with being es-
pecially humane