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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05
CITY CHA II.
Kerler & Co. weave rugs.
Buy a home of Reidy Bros.

Read Walkers real estate ad.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Godfrey's laundry gives green trad
ing stamps.
Try sack of Big 10 -four, the best
in the world at Selle Bros.
Tree BARRIERS at Hills antiseptic bar
Der shop, 325 Twentieth street.
Let Krell & Johnston do your tin
md furnace work. 1916 Third avenue
Ii. T. Siemon wants your tin and
furnace work 1526-152S Fourth ave
nue..
The Rock Island House restaurant
will serve a special turkey dinner to-
morrow; 40 cents.
DR.. Moore has located at 800 IL
Twentieth street over Shakes tailor
shop.
Any piece of jewelry in box bear
ing the McCabe name never fails OF
appreciation.
That Christmas gift is settled with
your first visit to McCabe's greal
Christmas store.
| The Rock Island House restaurant
will serve a special turkey dinner to
morrow; 40 cents.
Il The Rock Island House restaurant
will serve special turkey dinner to
morrow; 40 cents.
4 Look out for the greatest half price
corset sale ever heard of in the wes
next Tuesday at McCabe's.
i A box of fine candy from McCabe's
carries with it a good impression ant
. will be especially priced
i We suggest pair of silk stockings
kid gloves, a silk umbrella, box o.
'tpretty handkerchiefs, choice book
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05

Now then, do you think it wise to
take the balance, $1.85, and enjoy the
pleasure OF going to the theater?
can say trlthfuIIy no. How much
better would it be TO deposit the same
in the savings account and therefore
prepare ourselves for the week when
we may be unable to earn the $500
on account of sickness.
Now tine above statement contains
no figures for Injuries but just the
necessities for comfortable living.
Therefore in order to live comfort
ably on $500 per week we will have
to, sacrifice such pleasures as going to
the theater. Trusting the enclosed may
find SPACE in your columns and await
ing the outcome of this interesting
contest, ! beg to remain
Sincerely yours,
n. C. 3.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05
n PPROPRIATE and useful gifts

~ Furniture and Rugs-Those suita-
BILE for women include handsome desks,
music and parlor cabinets, writing tables, card
tables, swing tables work tables, fancy chairs
and rockers cheval mirrors, skirt and waist box
es Macy and Gum elastic book cases, carpet
sweepers, Princess dressers, fancy screens, jar
dinier stands, pedestals, piano benches, divans
and sofas, box couches brass beds, hall racks,
rugs, etc, ETC.
For men-den furniture in mission and other
styles, easy arm chairs and rockers, morris chairs
Turkish rockers, couches smoking sets, smoking ia
bles costumers shaving stands, foot rests hall Seats
Office desks and chairs, hall clocks magazine cabi-
nets, slipper boxes, cts.
Your choice can be made and your purchase
held for delive ry any date you may specify.
Womens desks, CHARTERED coax mahogany and
mission, in guar Styles old English and art crafts
-S4.75 to $3.50
Music Cabinets-mahogany and CHARTERED oak.
highly polished with and without mirror tops S4.S7
to $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05
THE Fur Question is right to the
front and we cannot too strongly urge


an early decision The interest is pro-
nounced and never before have we had such
selecting of choice fur pieces and sets at this
time in December. Furs are SO stylish and
dressy and withal SO handsome and useful that
they make unusually acceptable gifts.
We have lately received a number of genu-
inc mnks made UP in the very latest New York
models. New animal effects strikingly hand
some, effective combinations OF this rare and
stylish fur, with muffs to match, these furs COM
bine in sets that last lifetime.
Jap mink has the durability of American
mink and is nearly half the cost-our stock of
skins was purchased a year ago and made up
during the summer time under most favorably
circumstances and they come 10 you now at
prices exceedingly moderate-we quote partic
ularly-
Jap mink throws at 1915, could not be re-
placed for less than $1250-these are $S.75.
Jap mink muffs with we'll defined stripes at
$l450- today's actual value 81 S--ttese while
they last $14.5O.
Some Red Fox sets consisting of extra large
and full boa with brush tails and large pillow
muff trimmed with head paws and tail, are
very attractive at $500.
American Fox sets in sable color, fine silky
pe!ts, boa and muff, are unquestionaby bargains
at $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05
COME Remarkable values in
y Coats-a look will be sufficient to

y NOdtS-d look VIII Uc SuillCicilt W
convince.
Caracul coats, semi fitted models, fine satin
lining lustrous, richly finished cloth-worth
$500 TO $500, bargain OF the season for
$1,000.
Striped novelty coats, full length cravannette
coats, and black cloth coats 50 inches long,
$3.50 to $1,000 garments at just 1878.
Full length coats made of Kerseys mix
lures, diagonals, ETC., worth up TO $500, en-
phatic reductions bring them to &S.75.
Women's Directore COATS Empire coats,
and semi fitted coats, also rubberized silk coats
in checks and stripes, newest colorngs, this
line worth up to $500 at $1l.75.
A large assortment of coats in this seasons
best models, all the new styles made of kerseyS,
broadcloths wide vale diagonals, imported
novelty weaves, coverts etc, etc. values UP to
$25-they should go quick at S l4.7S.
ChildS bearskin coats S1.39.
Girls heavy cloth winter coats in different at
tractive models, all good colorS $500.
An assortment of childrens and misses
coats in kerseyS, sibeline, cfnchilas, Thibet
cloth and cheviots-$6, $3.50 and $3.50 coats
among them-take your choice at $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05
Dec. 5 In History.

17S2-Martin Van Buren,, eighth presi-
dent of the United States, born;
died 1850.
1970-Durlas. the elder, noted French
author, died; born 1903.
1905-General SIcharofT, former Rus
sian minister Of war, asSassinated
By woman revolutionist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05
OBITUARY..
Miss Eliza Hopper.

Miss Eliza Hopper died this noon at
the home Of Mrs. Edward Gregg, 437
rorty third street, where she had made
her home Old age was the cause of
death. Miss Hopper was born in New
York and was SO years old. She had
lived in this city fo- many years. She
is survived by brother, Oliver Hop
per, in Iowa. The funeral. will be held
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05
Mrs. Anna Montana.

Mrs. Anna Montana, an old resident
OF Milan, passed away at st. Anthony's
hospital this morning after an illness
of nearly a years duration For the
last six months she had been confined
at the hospital and death was not un-
expected. Mrs. Montana has a sister,
Mrs. James Conway in Milan and a
brother residing in Boston, Mass.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05

earns anything. All are dressed COM
fcrtably and nice, we live in neat
5-room cottage and have it nicely fur
nshed. My husband stays at home
nights with his family and is not a
drinking man, so We have happy
circle.
OF course tine wife must do her share
of the work and buy at the sales if
things are good Pay as you go.
Watch for Bargains and you'll always
have money on $18 a'week Below are
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05

r OR Monday only, $1.50 Jardineers
for 69c-200 8, 9 and 10 inch Jar
dineers in a variety of beautiful me-
dunn and dark blended coloringS and
shapes, some with side handles
worth s1.5O, Monday your choice of
the whole 200 at sec.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Sun sets 4:29, rises FOG; moon sets
5:33 a. m; 0 p. H., planet Jupiter at
quadrature with the sun. being 80 de-
grees west of that body, while Saturn
On Dec. - will be 80 degrees east;
hence the two planets nearly opposite
each other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05

TT ANDSOME new styles, Electric
and Gas Lamps in Verde Antique
and brass finishes. The lamps are
mounted with Cone and Dome shades
of coppered Opalescent and fancy art
glass. We show them in variety of
styles most moderately priced-$25.oo
to 1925.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05
A Dangerous operation

Is the removal of the appendix by a
surgeon. No one who takes Dr. Kings
New Life Pills is ever subjected to this
frightful ordeal. They work so quietly
you don't fee! them. They cure con-
stipation, headache, biliousness and
malaria. Csc at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05
is attracting the attention of those
who desire to make gift of luxury.

who desire to make gift of luxury.
Dorothy Dainty and Mary Jane hair
cuts for little girls, the latest eastern
styles, G specially at Hills antiseptic
5arber shop, 325 Twentieth street.
The visiting nurse has need in her
work for winter underwear for men,
women and children and any dona-
lions of such a character may be left
at the supply rooms in the public
library, and for which she will be
most grateful
A small fire started this morning in
Third street, but it was quickly ex-
tinguished and no damage resulted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05
Saloon Notice,

Chicken with salad dressing. mashed
potatoes with French peas at ii.
Gregg's tonight.
Oyster stew served at Dressen's bar
tonight, 1900 Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05

Monday afternoon at o'clock from
the home. The services will be in
charge of Rev. H. w. Reed. Burial
will take place at Chippiannock Gene
terry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05
HUSBAND STAYS AT HOME.
Rock island, Ill.,, Dec. 4, l

y Rock island, Ill.,, Dec. d, 1903.
"Paid in FuI' Department OF The
August
AS am che Of the housewives of
Rock Island and live on less than S13
a week, we have three children in the
family and no one but my husband
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05

The paper over one of the shoppers to
fiue caught fire and a call was sent
to the fire department before --4e
cause was found.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05
THE " EATHER.

Snow late tonight or sunday; warmer
tonight.
Temperature ut . Il. ma, 20; at 3 p. M.
81. Maximum temperature in last -
hours, IS; minimum, IS. Velocity of
wind at "a. M, g miles per hour. Stage
OF water. is feet; no change i'm last "a
hours. Precipitation, none.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05
some CAN AND
SOME CANNOT
Living on S18 Per Week a Matter oil
Taste, Says Writer OF One
Essay.
OTHERS APPEAR TO DIFFER
Competitors in Contest Poirt Out How
to Get Along and Save Money on
Even Less.

Not all families can get along on $fa
per week is the opinion of one contest
ant in the essay contest now being
conducted by The Argus. 1t is mat
ter of tastes, ne says, what one con-
siders a necessity others being able to
do without ard still be contented. For
his own part he considers it possible
to live well and save enough money for
a rainy day with this income.
Others who do with less than $1S per
week STOW how they get along and
manage 70 be happy. One provides 70
cents per week for roller skating and
$1.5o for theater, at the same time al
lowing "John," who is not given credit
with an habituaI desire to promote
economy, the sum of $3.50 for tobacco
and liquid refreshments.
Essays in the contest must all be in
by next Friday evening, when they
will be passed upon by three judges
and the prizes awarded in time fer
announcement next day. The first
prize is SIS and the second STU. How
do or how would you live on SIS per?
Three typical essays submitted today
are given here:
II MAY or III MAY NOT.
Rock island, H., Dec. 8. 1908.
"Paid in Full" Department of The
August
Can a couple live comfortably in
Rock Island on $1,000 per week? |
would say yes and no. For peoples
Al.
couple would call comfortably. an
other might call nigsardly. But speak
ing from personal experiences ! beg to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05

XXYE can serve you well the day
wv before Christmas, but we can
serve you better now. The time
when people do all their rushing the last
week before Christmas seems to have
passed. The effort is to strenuous.
? Holiday shopping is beginning earlier
and earlier each year because we are all
finding out it don't pay to rush upon
Christmas with a lot of haphazard pur-
cfases and with nerves shattered. Come
now while the Christmas crowds are not
so large and while the sales people can
give you better attention when the store
is thronged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05

. =
And if the household goods are not
paid for this will allow 81 week for
this and the rest for clothes and
amusements as you see fit. So any
body that is economical can live nicely
and dress three children on S18 a
week. know from experience.
MRS. Nc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05
Zine Decorated China, appro-

I pirate for gifts Practical pieces for
the boudor, dining table or library, in
varied forms and best selected styles. Our
complete holiday lines afford wide field for
satisfying all preferences in the selection Of
Christmas tokens.
Exquisite decorations in hand-painted china
and refined effects in Russian, French German
and rich English china are included in this mag
nificent holiday exposition A few lines which
may assist you in choosing: comb and brush
trays hair receivers, puff boxes hat pin holders,
bon bonS, cake plates, compOteS, cups and SAIL
GERS, salad and chop plates $500 to 25c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05

Lewis Single Binder cigar-richess,
most satisfying smoke on the market.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05

The contest is how to live the best
on SIS per week. John is not going to
do any saving, SO there is $3.50 left
for cigars, tobacco, drinks, drugs,
dancing, carfaref story books, etc.
This is good enough for anybody.
Yours respectfully,
&c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05
HOLIDAY Bargains in the Waist

p OLEDN7 BdrgdlIIS IT NE W DIST
4 Section. ECru net waists, lined
with Jap silk, finished with laces and
medallions-look to be worth $500-most ac-
ceptabe gift, only $3.50.
New plaid waists dark effects, long sleeves,
very stylish; at dollar piece, $l.00.
splendid collection OF silk and net waists;
also exquisite embroidered linen Wasts-made
in the best style OF wastcraft, are atractively
priced for the holiday selling.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05
CILK HOSIERY. The handsom-

est lot of silk hosiery we have ever
shown is now attracting the attention of
estIetic buyers. No ady's wardrobe is COM
plete without its complement of silk stockings.
Thread silk hose in black, white, sky, hello
trope pink and all the desirable evening and
street shades; two great values at SIPS and
ST 90 per pair, worth much more than VIC ask,
only s rs and 100.
Pure spun silk hose, plain, embroidered and
lace patterns; all the desirable shades included
in these, per pair, 500, AGO $50 and S SO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05
GOOD ENOUGH FOR ANYBODY.

MOCK IsIa1u, III, DEC. T. ISUo.
paid in Full" Department of The
Argus:-
A couple can live in Rock Island al
$18 per week if their house is once
furnished, very easily. ltemize as fol-
lows:
Groceries, vegetables, washing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05

Henry Ward Beecher said
of the Cynic:-"He is one
who never sees a good quail
ity in man and never fails
to see a bad one. He is
human owl, vigilant in dark
ness and blind to light,
housing fer vermin and
never seeing nobler game"
Now what about the man
who reads our advertising
day after day in which we
offer honest watches and
jewelry, agree to gladly make
good any defect or dis
appointment, serve him
promptly, inteIIigentiy and
courteously; prices which
we know to be- correct, a
good comfortable, pleasant,
CHEEKY store-wouIdn't you
think that even the Cynic
would lose his chill depres-
sion and make a straight
line for the "best in townw
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05
7 HOLIDAY Umbrellas. The UNI

EULIDAf UInOfelldS. | ne uf1l-
1 brela makers have surpassed them
selves in this seasons umbrellas for the
holidays The assortment of handles for men
and women is most unusually varied and at
tractve: gold, silver, gun metal and "copper"
combined with beautiful natural woods, pearl,
ivory and other popular materials.
Mems silk umbrellas, 600, 500, 400, $50,
and 1893.
Women's silk umbrellas, eco, 500, 400,
800, 200 and l.5O.
The early buying has been very &C
tive and tlle present elegant collection cannot
remain unbroken for many days. Early select
ing is urgently advised.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05
THE Finest Holiday Book Store

III I EIItSt IEUiIildy bUUk OtUIC
in the Tri-CitieS. Books are new
er-failing pleasure a most welcome gift
For boys and girls:
The Rover Boys old friends, II books in
all, including the new ones, per volume, SOC.
The popular Alger books charm and help to
educate thousands of boys and girls each year,
3 new holiday editions, l9c, Csc and Soc.
Mrs. Meade books for girls full of breathless in
terest Zoe and SOC.
Louisa May Alcott's Little Women'-Meg and
joe Beth and Amy-big 600 page book fully illus
trated first time at this price zee.
Little Colo lel series of popular story books, pub
lished at $150-our price S1.1s.
Elsie Dins more books, 81 volues, one of the very
best-per volume acc.
Bibies-Many special editions, Oxford teachers
bibles with maps and helps, bound in durable goat
seal $780,.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-30
DEATH NOT BY VIOLENCE.
coroner's Jury Decided Drinking and
Exposure Killed Mrs. Lawrence.

After listening to the testimony of a
score of witnesses, a coronec's jury yes
terday afternoon reached a verdict that
Mrs Corinne Lawrence, colOred, came to
her death by excessive drinking and ex-
posure. Richard Lawrence, the dead wo-
mans husband who had been detained
at police headquarters since the woman
was found dead in bed, was released from
custody.
But few additional facts were brought
out at yesterdays hearing. Some wit
nesses testified to Lawrence's having
uuarreled with his wife frequently. but
there was no one to say that the woman
came to her death by violence. The poi
son theory was touched upon but lightly.
il being brought out that Mrs Lawrence
had beer in the habit of taking tablets
containing arsenic when seized with fits
of coughing.
Lawrence exhibited an eagerness to
testify in his own behalf and but lit
tie coaching was necessary on the part
of County Attorney n. ]. Harris, who
conducted the examination. The story
told was plausible and apparently was
so regarded by the jury.
Mrs Lawrence. after a day spent in
drinking in joint celebration OF Christ
was and her birthday. was taken TO her
home by another negress and put to bed.
She was found dead in bed by her hus-
band the following morning Reports that
the couple had quarreied the night before
and a mark or two on the face of the
woman led to the mans detention until
an inquest could be held
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-30
WOMAN SThRTLES GAMBLERS
American Wife Chases Jap Husband
From Gambling House With
Bic Gun.

After chasing her husband from gam
bling han at the point of a gun, and
threatening to kill Police Officer Thomas
Lever. Mrs. Frank Eonor, the Ameri-
can wife of a japanese, was locked up
at police headquarters early last even
ing. Her husband and another Jap
named Ohisayama who attempted to res
cue the woman, were also arrested for
interfering with an officer.
At the police station the woman wept
Historically. She said her home was in
Pittsburg Pa, and that she and her hus-
band came to Ogden from Helper, Utah,
yesterday morning. Believing that her
other women. Mrs. Yonori armed herself
with a .3S-calibre automatic pistol and
started to search for him. About O'Clock
she learned he was in the White Elephant
gambling hall where she went The
place was crowded when the woman en-
tention and when she recklessly flour
ished the gun there was general scram-
BILE for cover. In the midst OF the eX-
element Yonori escaped and dashed down
the stars. closely pursued by the woman,
stnl brandishing her gun
Officer Thomas Lever, PLAIN clotnes
man. was passing at the time and inter-
cepted Mrs. YOnori as she reached the
sidewalk.
Get away from here or I'll blow your
brains out" said the woman, pointing the
gun at the policeman.
struggle she agreed to give up the weap-
on if he would prove he was an OIL
Ger.
on the way 10 police headquarters Yo-
nori and Ohisayama attempted to rescue
the woman. but failed.
Later the two men were arrested Dy
Officers Lever and Dan Sullivan On
Yonori was found pair of steel knuckleS.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-30
Ogden Briefs.

c. W. Meighan. jr. of the Utah State
Journal staff. is able to be out again aft
er a brief illness
At the Weber Stake academy last even
ing farewell reception was given to
Thomas E. Mckay, who leaves Jan TO
take charge Of the Swiss-German mission
The affair was largely attended.
Fred Mile, Joe Daniels and Ed Phipps
were arrested by Detective Fender last
evening and locked up pending an inves-
tigation. 1t is thought the men are pro-
fessional pickpockets who have been op-
Grating in Ogden and Salt Lake for some
time.
Mrs. Mary Bass of Charlotte, N c., filed
petition in the probate division of the
district court yesterday asking for the
appointment of Robert G. Agee as ad-
ministrator of the estate of her deceased
son, David B. Alexander. Alexander was
killed Jan II, 1897, at Lucin. while work
ing for the Southern Pacific Railroad
company. The estate consists of cause
of action against the railroad company
for damages.
In the district court yesterday morn
ing the case of robbery pending against
J. ]. McCune was dismissed. This ac-
ton was taken after McCune had been
convicted by a jury of the crime. George
Adamscn, convicted at the same time
confessed the crime and exonerated Nc
Cune. Adamson received a twelve-year
sentence and was taken to the peniten-
tiary yesterday together with Ralp Dean
a ten-year man.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-30
SOME FIGHTING
IN VENEZUELA
CaStro's AdherentS Beat Off a
Party of Gomez Followers
About 20 Men Killed.

Port of Spain, Trinidad, Dec. 29.-
There has been fighting at Macuro, on
the Venezuelan coast, between adher-
ents of former President Castro and the
crew of gunboat working in the in
terest of the new president, Juan vi
cente Gomez About twenty men were
killed and some fifty wounded. The
Gomez party was obliged to withdraw
temporarily, but later returned to re-
sumo the engagement.
This news was brought in here by
the gunboat Miranda, which left La
guaira with men who are to take the
places of the officials at Macuro. The
Miranda arrived off Macuro yesterday
morning. General Torres meanwhile
had gotten together about 500 men and
was prepared to resist a landing The
Miranda cleared and went into action.
Under cover of her battery the men on
board tried unsuccessfully to land The
lighting lasted about four hours
When the captain of the Miranda saw
the situation was impossible he with
drew and came to Port of Spain The
Miranda then took on coal As soon as
this news became known here the office
of the Venezuelan consul was 5esiaged
by men anxious to return to Macuro
and fight A number were accepted and
went on board the gunboat, which
started back for Macuro, where the en-
SaSement viii be continued.