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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-09

Moving pictures of Mr.. Bryan smiling while
suffering from boils impoltic. He must De
careful not to ALLEVIATE the large and influential
boil vote To smile at them is to insult all the
afflicted from Job down.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-09

Jefferson City, Mo- entertaining five political
conventions at once is under severer strain
than spectator of three ring circus
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-09

Mr. and Mrs Forsyth Wickes VINO nave Oeei
s.oyiny pv,th Mrs George Griswold Haven az
Ienox will go to Tuxedo to-day where they VIII
spend the fall and where Mr.. and Mrs. FREDERICK
Martin Davies have already arrived from Newport
for the autumn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-09
NEW YORK SOCIETY.

w K Vanderbilt jr. arrived here yesterday on
board the Kaiser Wilhelm III from Europe after
spending the summer abroad Mrs Vanderbilt Is
still on the other side and will not return for sew
eral weeks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-09

1t is reported that the dressmakers' conven-
ton will not nominate the sheath skirt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-09
OUTSIDERS VIEWS OF HUGHES.
IN WESTERN STATES.

From The Detroit Free Press.
If Governor Hughes should not be renominated.
the effect would be damaging, not only in New
York but in several Western states which have
great admiration for him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-09

Mr. and Mrs. Henry g. Redmond have arranged
to return to on Saturday ana 10 open 'tie4
house In East 55th street for the fall
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
C|VESAF FRANCHISE
Aledo Quick to Take Up With Any
Project Promising lnterur-
ban Service.
NEW PROMOTER SUCCESSFUL
Work on Rock island Southern Con-
struction Suspended for Week
May Change Bridge Plans.

Aledo appears to give any sort of
an interurban project a show. judging
from the action of the city council
Wednesday evening. C. w Lawson,
the promoter said to be representing
Philadelphia capitalists and claiming
to be ready. to build line to Rock Is
land and another to Muscatine. the
two branching west OF Edgington, was
given 30-year franchise Work must
be begun by May and the road must
be completed in two years
Work IN Suspended.
Work was suspended on the Rock
Island Southern Thursday for the
week with the exception of the crews
working in advance OF the graders
They did not stop, taking advantage
of the chance to get a lead on the
steam shovels. It is announced now
that a wooden trestle may be used
temporarily across Edwards river, a
steel bridge being installed some time
after the line is in operation. This
would insure the beginning of oper-
ations az an earlier date than might
otherwise be possible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
How Oysters Drop Pearls.

"The pearl oyster gives It's pearl to
you as a pretty girl gives you her
white hand said a jewe,er. Did you
think that, like an oyster opener in
an eating bar. the fisher pried open
the shell with knife and went jab-
bling about in the soft flesh? Oh, no
nothing so unpoetical. The oyster
opens it's lips and silently lets drop
its pearl.
1.-THE oysters he explained, care
brought in to port and are laid on
rloping boards, mouths downward. 4
Few inches below their mouths is wa
Ter. In two or three days the oysters
become dreadfully dry and thirsty
The water tantalizes them 1t in.
creases their thirst. At last they open
their shells, and if there are pearls
within they roll forth and drop into
the pans of water That is how pearls
are obtained. To open the oysters and
search them is useless task that is
never thought of at the fisheries"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
CITY CHA Il.
kerler e Co. weave rugs.
Buy a home of Reidv Bros

Kerler e Co. weave rugs.
Buy a home of Reidy Bros.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Godfrey's laundry gives green trad
ing stamps.
Clean up sale of toys and dolls at
McCabe's.
Let Krell G Johnston do your tin
and furnace work. 1916 Third avenue.
H. T. Siemon wants your tin and
furnace work. 1526-152S Fourth ave-
hue.
Ready in jiffy. easy to prepare; a
good hearty breakfast is Mrs. Austin 5
famous pancakes.
See the fur fly The fur bargains at
McCabes will send the fur flying next
week in great shape.
The new Rock Island house cafe will
serve a special Xmas dinner att so
lcents from II to 2:30.
The best toy for the boy. No dan
ger The new electric engines. See
them at Fiebig's. Open evenings.
Shrewd hosiery buyers will be much
interested in the hosiery offerings at
McCabe's next Monday and Tuesday.
The Monday morning shoe bargains
at McCabe's are bound to attract the
attention of those needing shoes. See
4, if they don't.
The Low German Brotherhood OF
| Rnpl- leland will sriu thnir a
Christmas bell at Rock Island Turner
hall Friday, Dec. 25.
The ladies of the Central Presbyter-
ian church will serve a New Years
dinner from II TO in the basement
of the Second avenue church.
Remember the holiday offer of pure
California port, sherry and Muscatel
wines at just half-$1 per gallon-to
Jan. 2, at H. Riegel's, 1917 Third ave
nue. Phone $500.
The soiled and mussed handker
chiefs from the great Christmas dis
play at McCabe's should go like the
wind, with the half and less at which
they are now offered.
The beautiful decorations in the par
lors and dining room of the Harper
will remain until after the holidays
A concert will be given during the
dinner hour from until p. m.
Pure California wine for your Christ
mas dinner can be bought tonight and
all next week for just one-half price
Port, sherry and Muscatel wine only
81 per gallon. 1917 Third avenue
The great half-price sale of WOO
dress goods remnants which begin:
Monday morning at McCabe's is al
event which always meets with the
hearty appreciation of the keenes
shoppers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
CAPT. RElMERS,
DAVENPORT, DEAD
Manufacturer and Leading Citizen
Passes Away After Long III
ness with Paralysis.

Captain August Reimers, an old and
wealthy resident of Davenport, died at
his home, Claremont, a mile east OF
the city, at 2 o'clock yesterday after
noon. He had been in failing health
for years, suffering with paralysis. He
was &C years of age. For years he
was head of Reimers & Son, manufac
turers of candy and bakery goods. His
title was earned in the civil war, and
August Reimers camp, Sons of Vet
Grams, in Davenport was named fol
him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
CONGRESS TO GIVE WATER
WAYS THE DOUBLE CROSS
CONTINUED from Page one.)

the capitol building is beehive of in
dustry His secretary, ]. NJ. Porter,
acting in the capacity of Santa Claus,
is preparing belated Christmas pres
Icnts for 10000 residents of Rock Island
and vicinity.
1t is to be regretted these presents
could not have been delivered as real
Christmas presents, but will have to
wait two months for distribution. But
as the presents are not anything that
may be eaten, but vegetable and flower
seeds, they will probably be more APP
preciated after awhile than now.
In the past each senator and member
of the house of representatives was al
lowed $4,000 packages of seeds. but as
the economy spirit is abroad. due to a
deficit of $114.000,000. each congress
mans allowance has been cut to 10,500
! packages. In addition to the seeds,
however. each member of congress is
allowed 10000 farmers bulletins, 900
year books. 400 horse books, 81 maps
of the United States, eight paintings
of grapevines and 80 bags of grass
seed. He is permitted to send these
articles through the mail free, he being
only required to write his name. or
paste printed duplicate of his sigma
ture, on each package.
Some Fail to Get 1t All.
The shrewd member may get many
things not enumerated above. Many
congressman. spend years in Washing
ton without learning how many things
lthey are really entitled to. Others
make a specially of getting everything
that is coming to them A complete
list of the books. charts, maps and
documents a member is entitled to If
che goes after them,' has never been
printed for the reason the list would
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
START SMALL RIOT
Intoxicated Man in West End Throws
Rocks at His Own Building
When Refused Rent.
OTHER HOUSES DAMAGED
Officers Are Summoned to Scene Four
Times to Quell Disorder-Notes
From Police Reports.

As the result of a general free for ali
scrap which took place in the lower
end Of the city yesterday number OF
men were arrested and two houses are
pretty badly damaged. A man named
Fuller went to the house where George
Lowe resides on Third street between
Sixth and Seventh avenues and de-
manded money for rent An argument.
started and before long Fuller got a
beating from Lowe and several of his
brothers. Then Fuller and two others
began throwing bricks and other mis-
siles at loves house with the result
that the windows and doors We're soon
demolished. The missile throwers were
evidently intoxicated for their anger
was soon turned towards boy who
lives next door i'll the other half Of
the double house in which Lowe re-
sides and they commenced lombard.
ing. the new target. The lad was taken
into the house next door and that
house in turn became the target for
the bricks, rocks and stones which the
attacking party found. The police
made four trips to the scene of the
rests. The case will come up for trial
tonight.
Constable Gets q Cut.
One of the constables OF the city IS
suffering today from large cut in the
face which. he received yesterday. Il
g, coli hot hn "a nf 4 q
law went to saloon on Seventh street
and Seventh avenue and attempted to
serve subpoena. His physical con-
dition. however, seemed to have taken
away his power of reading, however,
and he was unable to explain the mean
ing of the legal papers he carried. The
saloonkeeper took them away from
him and read them. In the meantime
the constable leaned against the front
window and fell through it. The angry
proprietor threw him out into the
street and he had to be picked up and
taken to his home When he fell into
the glass his face was cut with large
deep cash, which will take some time
to heal up.
Sam Bordeau was arrested yesterday
and placed under peace bonds amount
ing to $500 on complaint of his wife
who appeared against him.
Lizzy Speedy, young woman of this
city who is all her name implies, be
came too noisy and disorderly yeste-
day and was assessed $3.50 wher
given a trial.
Elmer Black was found drunk and
disorderly and sentenced to five days
He was found in the railroad yards
and he was dead to the world and it is
q wonder that he was not killed while
in that condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
CURVATURE. Our big
furniture store has had

the greatest business in its
history--Still we find many very
choice pieces which are specially
desirable for gifts, or for ones
own use which we wish to sell at
once--therefore the following re-
duced prices will be enforced for
the coming week.
$500 large oak rockers upholstered
in genuine leather reduced to $11.s5.
$3.50 Mahogany parlor chairs loose
5000 Mahogany sewing stand re-
duced to $3.50.
$1,000 oak Morris chairs with Re-
versible loose cushions reduced to
s7.45.
$500 mission writing desk reduced
to $6.75.
5000 mission magazine stands re-
duced to $4.s5.
$3.50 mission smokers tables reduc-
ed TO $1.95.
| Large oak frame velour couches, re-
| duced TO $o.fo.
Massive chase leather couches, ra-
duced to $1,000.
$500 CHARTERED oak frame couches
] Upholstered in car plush, reduced to
s17.e5.
$4,000 Bed davenport upholstered
in velour, reduced to s22.5o.
Large Turkish rockers upholstered
chase leather. reduced to $12.s5.
| Large Roman rockersnpholstered In
chose leather, reduced to Sass.
Mahogany parlor cabinets # high.
8 shelves. French plate mirror, reduc-
ed to s6.75.
Mission hall clocks It high day
movement, strikes hour and half hour.
guaranteed works, reduced to 1895.
Massive mission library table AZ
inch top drawer and shelf. reduced to
e6.s5.
In order to focus all
eyes on this great furniture
stock we will give Double
Stamps for 3 days on every
thing on the third door, on all
furniture, all beds and fittings
all carpets, rugs and mattings,
tall floor oil cloths and lin
toleums. Yes! Double Stamps
for three days on everything
in this big department. Double
ION all.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
Free-Dust Pans,

E. B. McKown will give a So E-Z
dust pan with every order for one ton
of coal. These Eans are something
new. No bending over-no backaches.
Our prices are reasonable and our coal
can't be beat. 1401 Second avenue.
Phones 19S-619S
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
No DANCING School Tea.hsrs Ear Emit

'NO Oa1EIIITJ SSfIUUF = Cd~FIeTS = CT ENid.
Tie designations OF five teachers in
he Enid (Okla.) public schools were re.
4uested by the school beard the other
day becausc the teachers attended and
participated In the Elks' Thanksgiving
ball this year A few weeks ago the
school board adopted rule prohibit
Ing teachers from dancing. The
boards action incensed several of the
pedagogues. who defy the authorities
to remove them. Relying on theil
yearly contracts. the teachers declare
they will not be orsted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
NREAT Clean up sale of dolls,
toys and games at Half Price

Here's chance to make good with
some of the little ones who may have been ov-
CROOKED in the great hurry before Christmas.
Beginning Monday give you the opportunity
of buying any doll, Mechanical Iron toy. doll
house, trunk, oil furniture magic lantern game ami
NAL, etc., at exactly half price,
No matter what it cost don't intend to
pack any toys. dolls games. etc., ETC.. out
they go at just half the already low prices. Half,
yes! half
Many will come run when they read this
announcement. If you're interested, be prompt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26

bile Christmas eve in Moline at Third
avenue and Twentieth street. He sus-
taiRed minor injuries and his wheel
was entirely wrecked The owner of
the machine is not known. There
were two men in the car, and one stop
ped long enough to telephone for the
ambulance while the other drove on
with the machine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
THE Great Half Price Sale of Wool Dress
Goods Ral,a,aa,atS- raad1. Monda1r Q 90
your opportunity

Goods Remnants = ready Monday at $50
o'clock a. One-haf off the regular prices
Read the tickets and figure it out for yourself
This annual after Christmas sale of Dress Goods
Remnants is of the greatest value giving events
of the season. The tremendous volume of bsuiness
done in this department just before Christmas leaves
many short ends and remnants.
There are the newest in striped sutings
Fancy Serges Panamas, Broadcloths, waistings,
Satin Soths Soliels, Serges, Paids, Checks and the
choicest Black Goods Weaves, represented in this
choicest collection of Foreign and Domestic dress
goods.
There msly small pieces one color left out of
line Of five or six colors orphan piece here and
there. These too go in with the remnants at just
half.
Remember the day and the time, Monday, Deem
Der 28th at $3.50 o'clock and continuing till Thurs
day closing time, if any remain, at just half price,
half.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
rhine Is Worth Readinn.

Leo F. Zelinski, of 6S Gibson St.,
Buffalo, N. Y, says: Il cured the most
annoying cold sore l ever had, with
'Bucklen's Arnica Salve. applied this
salve once a day for two days, when
every trace of the sore was gone. y
Heals all sores. Sold under guarantee
at all druggists. Csc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26

Temperature mt Il. M, 20; mt p. M.
81. Maximum temperature In last "a
hours, 20; mminimum, 10. Velocity Of
wind at a. M, miles per hour. Stage
of water, - feet, rise of .O1 foot In
last "a hours. Precipitation trace.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26

fill a dozen columns. By applying to
the superintendent of documents con-
gresham may acquire beautifully
bound volumes on ethnology, agricul-
tnre. horticulture. stock raising. bird
life, fish life, the laws of the United
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
HARGIS JURY is
UNABLE TO AGREE
Only Three Stand for Conviction O
Young kentuckian Who Shot His
Father, Judge Hargis.

Irvine, KY, Dec. 26.-The jury in
the case of Beach Hargis, charged with
the murder of his father, Judge James
Hargis. this afternoon reported their
f.. inability to agree and were discharged.
The jury stood nine for acquittal and
three for conviction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26

Each member gets in all, counting
seeds, books, and maps about s2.500
worth of goods annually providing he
asks for it. This runs Uncle Sans
annual gift to the people through
members Of congress up to $1,225 200.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
Too Much Equality.

"Why are you so yeXed, Irma:"
II am SO eXasperated. l attended
the meeting of the Social Equality
league, and my parlor maid presided
and had the audacity TO call roe to
order three s"'-Fliegende Batter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
Dec. rs In History.

17T6-Rattle Of Trenton.
1858 Great fire in New York and IA
NOUS clipper Great Republic de
stroyed
1905-Despcratc fighting in the streets
of Moscow between troops and
striking revolutionists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
THE W EATHER.

Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday
warmer tonight, colder Sunday. The
lowest temperature tonight will be near
the freezing point.
J. VI. sHERIER, Local FOrecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Sun sets 4:35, rises 7:19; moon sets
SIG p. m; moon at perigee, nearest
the earth, hence appears unusually
large.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26

although every periodical and map has
regular valuation, and congress
man's aggregate allowance is limited
After his regular allowance is used up,
the congressman must ask for dona-
Mons as special courtesy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
CHREWD Hosiery Buyers

specials TOT WOnudy ana TUESDAY.
Our standard grade women's Csc hosiery,
double heels, SoleS and toes best black all black
or with natural soles per pair l8c two pairs
for Csc.
Children's celebrated "Nomend" stockings, elas-
tic ribbed best black. heels toes and knees spliced
with real hnen to introduce these celebrated hose
for which are sole agents we have arranged with
the manufactu rer to allow us to sell them for two
days only at per pair &c., remember Monday and
Tuesday only for 16c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26

States, the reports of special investi-
cations, and inquiries into the tariff
and 101 other things. Few know this,
however. as no one goes to the trouble,
to tell them. A member is really abla
to get almost anything he works for,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26

IF you didn't get ali the books you wanted for
] winter reading we just want to remind you that
during the before inventory up to next Sat
rrdav night all books in any way soiled shopworn
by the vigorous holiday handling are going at dis
count of Is to so per cent.
Pretty stiff cut from already low prices, it's
your opportunity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
Piles Cured In 6 to IA DAYS.

Pazo Ointment is guaranteed to
cure any case Of itching, blind, bleed.
ling or protruding piles in G to IA days
or money refunded. SOC.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
TIM A K S = M a II Y
Thanks! We are at

q loss f0r words TO
properly express our thanks and APP
probation of the splendid confidence
and patronage accorded this store
throughout the year and especially
during the Holiday season since
December LIST. Our confidence I in re-
turning prosperity induced us to buy
literally, to provide largely for the
Holiday giving. Our faith in the
people was not misplaced, our jude-
mentehas been sustained by the phe-
nominal business we've done this sea.
son. This will be our banner year
and the present months business the
greatest of any month since this
store was started.
Christmas shoppers thronged our
store as never before and our strict
ly holiday goods have been reduced
below the usual quantity. That's why
we want to close them down to the
very lowest possible point. That's
why we can afford to sell any that
remain at quarter third, and a
half off. That's why next weeks sell
ing will be pushed with vigor and
a determination to close them out.
That's why the bargains will be bet
ter. the buying more eager and the
close outs more complete this year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26

A BOUT 9 dozen mems
ties that we want to
sell before stock taking
all styles. up to date
goods. $1.O0 ones at soc
and SOC ones for a quar-
ter Csc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
Saloon Notice.

Oyster lunch at Joe Parker's tonight
1880 Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26

IF About 80 girls who need a new coat will hur-
y.they can buy nice, warm, stylish winter coat
at either $500 $500. a
Saturday.
O prices
probably
tempting coat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26

n GRAND Clean up OF all Loose
~ Ends of Holiday Stocks and
4 a Odd Pieces. You get Dis
counts, Cut Prices and Double
Stamps.
Read this advertisement from
end to end-every word, if you are
not convinced there are genuine
bargains here for you, don't come.
If, on the contrary these offers look
good to you, come promptly Mon
day and avail yourself of the best
there is.
This offer is to all our customers
and as many new ones as care to
avail themselves of the opportunity.
OUR Bargains from the big fur
selling OF the past few days, at prices
that are most tempting neck
scarfs in brown and black furs worth to $3.50,
at $1.25.
Brook mink and Chinchilla fur pieces in assorted
shapes worth $500, choose quick from these st
$2.s7
Large pieces fox boas. opossum double scarfs,
Victornes, etc. etc. values $3.50 at just $500.
Six electric seal coats Skinner Satin lined not all
Sizes but six people $500 fur coat this
winter for just hall, $3.50.
Caracul coats much like fur and wear far bet
ter, handsome garments, because the sizes bro
ken by the heavy selling make price for
these $1S to $4,000 coats viz. $3.50 A bargain of
course, at $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
IS RUN DOWN BY AN AUTO

William c. Crossman is Injured in Ac-
cident in Moline.
William c. Crossman, while riding z
bicycle, was run down by an automo-