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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-19
MRS. CHADWICK'S VAGARIES.
Lavish Expenditures For Toys For
Poor Children at Christmas.

Mrs. Cassie NJ. Chadwick. who died
III the Ohio penitentiary recently, upon
pure nerve" alone mulcted men out
of more money than they have been
swindled out of in this country since
TIE days of the Mississippi bubble. At
least three banks failed through the
Carnegie notes she palmed upon
them. Not fewer than dozen we'll
established business houses went to
the wall on her account. The suicide
of more than one man and the impov-
erishment of probably hundreds of
families may be laid at her door.
A remarkable feature of Mrs. Chad
wick was her dread of red headed per-
sons. She rang up an employment
agency In Cleveland one day and asked
them to send around maid to her
apartment. The maid arrived, and be-
cause her hair was red she was told
her services were not wanted. The
agency was appealed to, and another
girl was sent around Mrs. Chadwick
noticed that this girl also had q large
mass of Titan hair
go away; get out Of my sight" Mrs
Chadwick screamed at her. go back
to the agency and tell the manager not
to send any more red headed girls.
won't have them around"
Another favorite habit of hers was ia
order three cabs at once. She said she
would ride only behind bay horses
and, fearful that black horse or gray
one might be sent if she ordered one
cab. she had three sent around In
order to have her pick
Mrs. Chadwick was eccentric wher
! 1t came to shopping. but she bough
and bought so literally that every las
one of the clerks was only too GLAD
to wait on her. IL she was buyin,
dress goods and velvets-and the fin
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-19

after it shall be taxed at the rate Of
village. tNS
That no poles shall be erected
through the streets of the village, but
that all wires shall be carried through
the alleys
That the company shall furnish each
elective village official phone gratis.
That the police station shall be pro-
vded with an electric bell.
The Rate to he Charged.
That the rate to subscribers shall
be as low as the lowest rate charged
in any of the cities of Rock Island.
Moline and Davenport for telephone
service.
That the franchise shall be for 4
period of 20 years.
Last spring representatives of the
Central Union, otherwise known as the
Bell company, appeared before the vii
lage board of Silvis with a proposed
franchise, which was regarded as SO
unreasonable and bulldoZing in its
character that the board promptly d.
clined to consider il. The consequence
is that the feeling in the board at the
present time is that unless the Central
Union company which is operating H.
the village without a franchise, pre-
sents a more reasonable franchise it
should be ousted. In this event ii
would lose something like - subscr;5-
ers. about 60 of the phones being III
the Rock Island shops.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-19
Girls With Iona Memories.

Nora Cassidy. aged ten years, COM
mitted to memory LOCO verses of the
Bible within one week. The twelve
year-old daughter of John G. Triplett
committed all of the New Testament
to memory within three months, dur
ing which time her study was inter-
rupted by an attack of measles. Both
girls live in North Carolina hamlet.
saysia Richmond special dispatch to
the New York World. The Rev. John
NJ Moore told Baptist sunday school
Convention about them the other day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-19
CITY CHAT.
ny a home of Reidy Bros.

Buy a home of Reidy Bros.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Me to Jones for a cheap stove.
kerler & Co, rugs made and sized.
For bus, baggage, express, call Robb's.
For bus or express, Spencer & Trefz.
Selfflling fountain pens at J. Ram
ser's.
Fine pearl handle penknives at ].
Ramser's.
Double stamps this evening at Young
& McCombs
Ladies' wool coats from S. TO $50 at
Young & McCombs'.
The many new things in fall jewelry
are on display at J. Ramsers.
Let Krell & Siemon do your furnace
and tin work; 1916 Third avenue.
See J. Ramser's line of bracelets, the
largest ever shown in this vicinity.
Hunting licenses at Fiebig's store.
Open tonight. 1919 Third avenue.
New fall carpets sewed and interlin.
ing furnished free OF cost next week at
McCabe's.
| defy you to beat my prices on all
kinds of stoves. Jones, the second
hand man.
Go with the crowds and buy your mil
linery. suits and coats at Young e
McCOmbs'.
Don't shiver yourself into sickness.
take your small change to Jones an
get a stove.
A sale of knit underwear for next
week at McCabe's that will leave no
parallel in values during 1907.
Some flyers in domestics at McCabe's
next week that should interest good
housekeepers. Be on hand early
A collection of ladies' suits at s25 al
McCabe's that a fortunate circumstance
offers You much below their value
The wonderful millinery sales at Nc
Cabe's results from their showing more
beautiful hats this season than ever
before.
Expert manicuring. shampooing and
thorough treatment of the hair and
scalp given by Mrs. Sol Levi, 736 Sew.
enteenth street. Old phone west 7SG-K
Mrs. George Stannard of GIL Twent;.
iirst street was severely burned this
morning on the face and hands by hot
grease. The burns while painful arr
not serious.
The Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
will give its first annual ball Oct. -
at Industrial hall this city. The com
mittee has arranged for special GAYS
to Davenport at / O'Clock.
The Mems meeting at the Y. NJ. c.
A. tomorrow afternoon will be adj.
dressed by o. Z. Childs of Moline ana
the boys will be addressed by Rev.
K. +. Atkinson of Bethlehem Congre-
gational church. Davenport.
Peter Martins of this city. while
working at the gas plant in Moline
this morning, fell from d ledder >
feet to the ground, sustaining very 50.
we're bruises. He was taken TO the
Moline City hospital
Mrs. D. E. Schol and daughter. who
have conducted. hairdressing, manicure
and chiropody parlors at 1S2712 Sec-
ond avenue, are refitting the front
rooms formerly occupied by d..
RochOw at the above number. Mrs.
Scholl is in Chicago for new goods,
the latest ideas in hair dressing and
new furnishings and when the work
is finished it will be The most complete
and up-todate establishment of its
kind outside the metropolitan centers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-19

she made no selections. leaving that to
the clerks who had waited on her,
but when the bill was presented it was
paid at once. The toys were distribut-
ed among orphan asylums and the diff
ferent children's wards in the hospi-
tails, and many heart was gladdened
that Christmas by the benevolence of
an unknown person. as Mrs Chadwick
expressly stipulated In buying the
goods that the recipients must not
know where they came from.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-19
PHONES IN SILVIS
Village Board Drafts Franchise
for Union Electric
Company
TO BE PRESENTED TUESDAY
Contains Provisions of a Reasonable
Nature Central Unions
Predicament.

The village board of Silvis held 4
special meeting last night to consider
the question of telephone franchise
with the Union Electric company. The
draft of a franchise was determined
upon TO be presented to the directors
OF the Union Electric company at their
meeting in Rock Island next Tuestlay.
The provisions are:
That the company shall establish
and maintain a switchboard at SilviG.
That the company shall be exempt
from paying any fee until it shall have
installed 200 phones. and that there
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-19

the east our own Workrooms require p TO
% skilled artisans to cater TO the tastes OF
those who wish their own special ideas
worked into their hats.
Then the exclusive styles from our own
designers are in greater demand this sea
son than ever, by those who wish absolute
certainty that no duplicate can be secured.
Positive assurance of the correctness
of all our Millinery adds much to its appre-
citation and worth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-19
Fine Lots on Easy Terms.

New addition, beautifully located
Twelfth street and Eleventh avenue
with paved street. granitoid walks
curbs. bouIevards, trees, sewer, water
and gas. A splendid investment wheth
er You biuld or not. Don't fail To inves.
.tigate. Some one on ground every Sun
day. G.. Elmer Biakesley Realty com
pany. %27 Second avenue Old phone
G61-K
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-19
A Criminal Attack

On an inoffensive citizen is frequent
ly made in that apparently useless
little tube called the appendix" It's
generally the result of prOtracted con-
stipatiOn. following liver torpid. DIR.
Kings New Life Pills regulate the
liver, prevent appendicitis, and estab-
fish regular habits of the bowels. %
cents at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-19
is NICELY REFRIGERATED
George D. Mason Makes Extensive I'M
provements in Cigar Store.

That George D. Mason. proprietor of
the pool and billiard hall and cigar and
news depot at 1912 Second avenue, en-
poets to maintain the reputation of
having the finest" in the city, is evil
denced by the repainting and redecOra-
ting that the store has undergone the
past few days. The front has been re-
touched and the interior of the store
looks spic and span; the pool and bill
lizard tables have been recovered, max
ing a first class establishment in every
respect.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-19
Fancy Goods

MONDAY will mark the Open
- ing of hundreds OF novelty
Lace Pieces. etc, in the Fancy
Goods Department.
In addition to big display OF
beautiful Needlework Pieces. there
will be scores Of newest English Eye
let and Wallachian stamped Linen
Pieces. Pillow Tops. etc. to be
embroidered.
For few weeks the tree les
SONS in embroidery will be given
from . to 4 P. M. on Tuesday and
Thursday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-19

He urged that unless the Bible Is
studied while the memory is active the
fruits of the study will not be retained
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-19

De Wits Kidney and Bladder Pills
relieve backache, weak kidneys. and
inflammation of the bladder. Sold by
all druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-19
A Good Investment.

The greatest health regulator Is
bottle of good beer taken with meals.
Cross Country is the best obtainable.
Telephone West SO old, or 60S9 new.
ROCK ISLAND BREWING CO.
Smokers appreciate the quality value
of Lewis Single Binder cigar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-19

Temperature at a. M. 81; at 3:30
y. M. go. Maximum temperature i'm last
"a hours. 53; minimum. 81. Velocity of
wind at 81. M, = miles per hour. stage
of water. As feet. u fall of - foot.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-19
Millinery

THE high-class and
L exclusive Millinery
shown in this store has
the approval, and pat
ronage of the most
critical women in all
this section of the state.
Besides the hundreds
of ready-trimmed Hats
from the most famed
makers of Chicago and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-19
Big Sale of Knit Underwear.

MONDAY at go a. m, and for the week 80 cases,
~ 1900 dozen, Mems, Wonens and Childrens
Winter Underwear. bought from the American Knitting
Mills, will be placed on sale at big saving.
Ladies gray and cream eeced ribbed Vests and Pants,
twin needle stitched seams pearl buttons-hle 40 dozen
last Csc.
90 dozen Ladies extra heavy ribbed fleeced Vests and
Pants in cream only made to sell at SOC, this lot to be
sold at only SIC.
2 cases Ladies white, bleached and cream Cooper
ribbed feeced Vests and Pants all sizes WITH Soc
10 cases wool plated Vests and Pants and
natural gray, big saving here at 75c and 58c.
cases Ladies Union Suits in fine fleece ribbed and
wool plated, will be shown at OO 75c, SOC and SOC.
5 Mems fine camel hair cashmere nnerno WOOL
back fleece, cotton fleece lined and heavy ribbed fleece
Shirts and Drawers very unusual values here at
100, 75c and SOC.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-19
THE WE4 TIL r. Il.

Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday;
warmer tonight.
J. NJ. sHERIER, Local FOrecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-19

II OSTON and EIe-
gantissima Ferns in
large pots, Acc. An
opportunity to beautify
your home at small cost.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-19

addition to this big purchase will close just half
price all broken lots and odds and ends of Ladies and Child
drens Vests Pants and Union Suits left from the big Annver
Week selling, all tables choice just half price.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-19
Wood fran Clothes

Wood fran Clothes
Wrln9er. with solid white rubber
rolls, usually sold at 3.25. Monday
each $2.39.
Carving Set bargain. Fine
steel Carving Sets with genuine stag
handles. price for Monday per set
only csc.
Copper Wash B oilers
S2.4S. No. 8 plannished copper
Wash Boilers. extra heavy quality,
for Monday. each only $2.4S.
Alright Gas Burners
o9c. Welsbach alright Gas Burn
ers. complete with mantle and Q
globe. Monday each 39c.
Cut Glass Bowls csc. Gin.
highly polished. rich cut. glass Bowls.
LIS value. Monday each CSC.
56-inch Cloakings $50 and 1873
yard Plain colors. checks and
broken plaids, in all wool cloak
ings, all newest Weaves. very spe-
cially priced at $l.9S and
$3.50 yard
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-19
G.S.meCabe f. CO.
9ROCK ISLAND. ILL F4aHs55dS AZ szEs5sB
Domestic Bargains

Domestic Bargains
A Distinct Saving on Every Item
MONDAY, Tuesday and Wednes-
- day. each day at z O'Clock.
best Table Oil Cloths. some slight
imperfections in them per yard lOc.
Same days at 3 o'clock, 7c
fine brown muslin. per yard &c.
Same days at 4 o'clock hand
some fancy &c Tennis Flannels. per
yard &c.
Each day all day during
the week. desirable styles. double
fold lOc Dress Percales per yard &c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-19

WE have just placed
w on sale 80 new
titles of S1.5O best nov
els. Our price has been
Sl.oe, these are 49c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-30
AMERICAN NEWsBoYs' QUARTET AT THE ELITE WEEK

boxes IS. and the balcony which is
one of the decided improvements, 200.
The floor was lowered to the street
level and four foot pitch given to it.
permitting a good view of the stage
from every seat.
The stage has a two foot higher loft
than the Illinois theateT. with floor
30X30 feet and is fitted with the best
of equipment. The scenery, all of ex-
ccllent design, was purchased from the
Twin-city Scenic company of Mime
apClis. \ fire hose is located on the
stage and one in the front of the
building. Chief Hastings examined all
wiring and arrangements and pro-
nounced the building fireproof and as
safely constructed as it could be made.
There are seven exits.
Better Lighted and Ventilated.
In lighting and in ventilation great
Improvement has been made Two
i traps. SX12 feet, are located above the
stage and a large ventilating trap is
located i'll the dome in front and aboys
the balcony. a switchboard controls
, the numerous electric lights. and chan.
/ deliers above the parquet produce 4
very pretty effect. On the exterior u
large sign is hung with the inscription
"The Family Theater," worked with
| incandescent globes.
The seats are all new and of ma
| hOgany finish. The walls are Finished
in Turkish red with wainscotting fiji
lshed in green. Red velvet CARPET is
used i'll the aisles The orchestra pi
/ is large and will comfortably seat tn,
four musicians under direction of Pro
lessor StOner who will lead them
The stereOpticon machine is locate,
III the rear of the balcony where the
noise made by it when in use cannn
be heard in other parts of the house
Mr. Shanks will have charge.
| Good Opening bill.
The bill for the opening week con
tains some good features Delphint
and Delmora, team performing
European musical act of comic ma
ture. Mr.. and Mrs. Hussey. ventrilr
quists, and the Wright Huntington
company in a sketch, Stolen Kisses.
are features Martins dogs and MOI
keys are also on the program and vii
be the main act. Mrs. Mae Richard
Casey will sing the illustrated songs.
| II. F. Blocker, experienced in loca
play houses and a man of aclinowleda
ed capability, is manager of Rock Is
lands new theater.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-30
new HOUSE OPENS
First Season at Family Theater
BEGINS With Performance
This Evening".
BUILDING IS ENLARGE
Provides More Comfortable Acoommo
dation and Has a Greater Seating
Capacity Than Old Crystal.

The new Family theater will open
its first session this evening and the
advance sale of tickets forecasts a
full house to witness the opening bill.
Forces of men have been at work upon the
building for the last two months with
the result that the interior is a COM
pletely remodeled and improved the
alter over the old Crystal building.
The building has been heightened
20 feet and the loft over the stage Is
made much larger The stage add
tons We're also built extending to the
Nineteenth street Sidewalk. The seat
ing capacity of the old theater, $50
has been considerably increased. tn;
parquet now seating G25, the ne"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-30
the opening of the Hennepin CAM
which Milan is planning.
Advertised Letter List.

Advertised list No. 50, for week end
ing Sept. IS:
Miss Florence Andrews. John Bren-
nan. James Barron, Mrs. Maryetta
Clifton. Herbert Churchill, Al Davis,
IT. ]. Fletcher, H. J. Fluegel, Mrs.
Lucy Hazelhurst, Mrs. Mary Jacobs,
Miss Hilda Johnson, Oscar Johnson,
r. Z. Johnson, Mrs. Z. NJ. Johnson,
Arvel Knauer. n. S. lie Compt, Mrs
George McClung (2). r. or B. McDuff,
DR.. c. c. Manning, L. l.. Moran. Miss
May Myers, Clint Neff. Miss Bertha
Nuemueller George b. Peck. Mrs. Will
Reoearks. Miss Shellman, Max Saupe
t2), Joe thrilling, Fred \. Thomas.
Peter Tier, Frank Van Duzer, Rex
Woods. Otto Warren, Mrs. Anne
Woods.
HUGH A. J. MCDONALD.
Postmaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-30
BOY MUSICIANS GOING HOME
Students of Western Springs Academy
Depart from City.

The boys of the Western Springs
Military academy who have been in
this city and vicinity for the past
three weeks the guests of George Z.
Bailey, left ON their homeward trip By
way of Clinton, Iowa, and Dixon, H.,
today, stopping at The Argus Office
for a farewell serenade before depart-
ing. They have spent the last two
weeks in camp on Vandruff's island
and have greatly enjoyed themselves
The boys have agreed to return later
in the fall to play at the annual con
vention of the Knights of Pythias OF
Moline and for the celebration to mark
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-30
is THE SAME DUB.
Bill Suuires No Match for Jack
Sullivan in Battle at San
francisco.
LASTS TILL 18TH ROUND
Then is Virtually Knocked Out
Packey McF arland to Meet
Tommy Murphy.

San Francisco, Sept. 3O-Australian
Bill Squires, the heavy pugilist who
came to this country with the avowed
intention of wrestling the title of cham
pionship of the world from Jim JEFF
fries, went down to defeat for the sec
ond time Saturday afternoon when he
was practically knocked out by Jack
Twin" Sullivan in the 18th round of
what was to be 25-round glove con-
test.
Squires showed very little improve
ment since his last appearance in the
ring. He was strong, willing and game,
but did not have the skill to land his
blows. Had Sullivan been a first class
man he would have knocked the Aus.
tralian out early in the fight AS ii
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-30
If You Want
to Gain WEIGHT
Take course of treatment with
DR.. A. w. Chase's Nerve Pills and
watch the scales.

Mr.. Robert Dildine of Ulster St.
Waverly. n. Y. tells the story of his
return to health. strength and normal
weight as no one else can tell II. He
says: Some time ago i got a box of
DR.. A. w. Chase's Nerve Pills and when
say they have done me good / can
back up that statement by an increase
in weight form 12S to IA pounds in
sixty days. When 1 began to take the
medicine / was all run down and IL is
wonder I kept at work at all-could
not sleep-appetite poor and when at
work if / stopped over to pick up any
thing I would be so dizzy for few mo-
ments could scarcely realize anything
and finally / had attacks Of severe
pain around the region of my heart.
This condition lasted for a long time
and nothing gave me more than tenn
porary relief until / used DR. A. w.
Chase's Nerve Pills. They proved to
be the true Nerve Force builder and Ii
Is as result of their use alone that
today feel as well and sound as ever
no trouble Of any. kind. but hearty,
strong and vigorous in every way. The
cure, to my mind, Is a most remark
able one and one that should be made
Known that others may benefit by 1T"
29c box at all dealers or DIR. A. w.
Chase Medicine Co.. Buffalo. N. Y.
: For Sale at Harper House Pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-30
Rheumatism Cured in Three Days.

\. II. Langley. Madison, Wis, says:
Il was almost helpless with rheuma-
tism for about five months. Had 1t
in my neck SO | could not turn my
head, and all through my body. |
tried three doctors and many remedies
without any relief whatever until |
procured DIR. Detchon's Relief for
Rheumatism. In a few hours the pain
was relieved and i'll three days the
rheumatism was completely cured AMI
| was at work. Sold by Otto Grotjan
1901 Second avenue, Rock Island
Gust Schlegel &, Son, 90 West Second
street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-30
Primrose and His Minstrel Festival.

George Primrose and his minstrel
company will hold high carnival at the
Illinois, Friday, Oct 4, giving a gen
uine high-class, black-faced minstrel
entertainment. The company this
year numbers 60 comedians, singers.
dancers and musicians, including such
favorites for comedians as George
Primrose, Neil Abel, Harry Turkey
Boyd, John Burke, Steve Grady, Kel-
nedy Bros, the worlds champion soft
and wooden shoe dancers, and 20 other
song and dance artists Music has
been made a dominant feature of the
performance, and the singers in the
Primrose aggregation will be found 70
be far above the average in point #
vocal talent. They include Walter
Van Allen, Sam Harris, David Irwin,
Sam Bennett, Joe Mayors, Art Len
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-30

basso, late with Henry w. Savage
company; Louis Chevalier, baritone
and light comedian; J. Ward Kett,
singing and dancing comedian, late
with Marie Cahill, Thomas Q. Sea
brooke and Pauline Hall companies,
and also author of this comedy. All
the latest musical hits and several
operate selections will be heard in
this bright comedy.
Quartet Makes Hit.-The American
NewsbCys' quartet will be at the Elite
all this week. This is the original
quartet, consisting of Faulkner broth
ers. Delaney and Holden. who have
been making such a hit in. Davenport
that they were kept for the whole week
They are the boys who made such q
hit in Rock Island a year ago. They
not only possess well trained voices
but their portrayal of the life of a news
boy of the big city by song makes this
one of the most popular quartets Oh
the stage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-30
River Rinlets.

The Lamb ", en- route from Clinton
to Keokuk to take part in the parade
in the presidents honor tomorrow
passed Rock Island yesterday morning
running at the rate of 20 miles al
hour. The craft is one of the speed
lest on the river.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-30
Game Is Postponed.

The Cross COuntrys and Suburbans
called off their game for the champion
ship of the three cities to have been
played at Suburban island yesterday.
on account of unfavoTable weather.