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The San Francisco call., 1908-07-15
Body Brussels $l.25 a Yard
Ten-Wire TapeStriesSl.O Yard

Ten wire is the heaviest grade of Tapestry Brus-
sells Carpet made It is sold around town at prices
ranging from dollar-thirty a a
yard-depends which store you're
There patterns suitable for every room in the
house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-22
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
CONTINUED from page Three).

Continued from page Three.
Adolph Carlson ............ 81 SO
J. L.. Golf ............. 81 SO
Thomas Gordon ...............3 81 so
&C. j. Meenan .............. 81 so
o. N. Kinsley ............... 81 so
Geo. Cardall 81 SO
c. A. Mccartney .............. 81 so
Dennis Mccarthy ........... 81 so
j. K. Brandenburg ........... 20 90
John Williams ............. % 90
Jas. A. Ryan ............... AZ 25
Clyde Cushman ............... &c 90
w. e. Swanson 5. 80 90
VIM. McNealy 8 60
Harry Lane -. ............... % so
H. C. schatfer ................ SO 90
M. T Rudgren ................ rs 90
Henry Thode ..................5 so 90
Wallace Treiehler ............. so 00
]. F. Witter ..... Al sc
j. NJ. Lundburg ................ 81 50
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-22

the conductor and LADY, passenger
After the train started | looked up
at the conductor, and inquired the
cause of the excitement. "Oh! moth
ing much" he answered. ga lady
wanted me to hold the train five min
utes, so she could say goodbye to a
friend, who had come down to see her
Off" My thoughts turned to the humor
in the incident and the brakeman
called our Eext stopping place. before
realized that had been on the train
an additional four hours. At the Illi-
Aois theater, Sunday, matinee and
evening, Dec. 81.
At the FamiIy.-The Otora Japs, a
trio of Japanese children, acrobats
and contortionists, are featuring the
show at the Family the first half of
this week. The trio consists of two
little girls and one boy. They do both
the floor work and the Roman rings
Next in line is RUDE Strickland, mon
ologue comedian of much merit Mr.
|Strickland's makeup for the ruralite
could not be better and he gets LOT
of comedy out of his act His perform
ances on the old violin is the real hit
Nat Baker. an Italian dialect comedian
is featuring his end of the bill will
1.-THE recitation, Where Did You Get
That Hat?" which is overfowing witt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-22
L. S. McCABE & CO.. ROCK ISLAND, ILL.

light committee report on lighting at
Twentyfourth street and Fifth avenue.
Adopted.
Alderman McNealy moved matter of
furnishing Armory hall be referred to
building committee Carried.
Alderman Lawler moved adoption of
ordinance prohibiting operation of
autos and rigs between cars and curb
when street cars are receiving or dis
(Frick and Trefz).
Alderman Ellinwood offered resolu-
ton that city clerk report on condi-
ton of several funds. Adopted.
Alderman Smith moved city attorney
prepare ordinance conforming to state
law regulating speed of automobiles.
Carried
The mayor read communication
, from E. r. Townsend, hydraulic and
electrical engineer Referred to water
works and fire and light committee.
The mayor returned to the council
the ordinance creating the Office of
electrical inspector, without his sig
nature. and stating reasons for vetoing
measure
| Alderman McNealy moved adoption
of ordinance over veto of mayor Lost
Ayes Holzhammer. Blochlinger,
| Utke. Carse. Smith, Frick, McNealy
and LAWYER.
| Nays - Tuckis. Thompson, Trefz,
Schmid Ellinwood
! Adjourned on motion of Alderman
/, Tuckis. NJ. T. RUDGREN,
| City Clerk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-22
certificates. Adopted by unanimous

vote.
The clerk read bids from several
jobbers for rubber valves. Referred to
superintendent of waterworks and
waterworks committee to report.
Alderman Blochlinger offered resolu-
ton that sum of 81 900 be set aside in
next annual appropriation ordinance
for aid of Bethany Protective associa-
ton. Adopted by unanimous vote.
Alderman Rlochlinger from water
works committee reported recommend
ing Hartz & Bahnsen company as
lowest bidders for supplying alum for
department.
Alderman Blochlinger from water
works committee reported on claims
for rebates on water rent, recommend
ing that clerk and superintendent of
waterworks comply with ordinances.
Referred back to the committee.
Alderman Blochlinger submitted an
ordinance relating to water rents.
Laid over under the rules.
Alderman Utke submitted an ordi-
nance relating to making of Waterman
connections. and moved its immediate
consideration. Carried. Referred to
ordinance committee
Alderman Utke offered resolution
that police committee be authorized to
purchase supplies for police depart
ment Adopted.
Alderman Carse from sewer commit
tee reported granting various parties
right to MAKE sewer connections. Re
port adopted.
| Alderman Trefz from fire and light
and health and police committees re
ported recommending fire alarm re
peater systsm be installed under direc
ton of these two committees. Adopted
IL to /. (Ellinwood).
| Alderman McNealy from claims com
mittee reported recommending bill o.
P. Trenkenschuh for construction o.
Seventeenth street sewer be allowe'
at $527 Adopted by unanimous vote
Alderman McNealy moved fire and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-22
AT THE THEATER

They praise those husbands con-
stantly. IL he can't grow a beard,
then the wife hates boards. If he has
beard like the name of roaring lion,
then the wife thinks the beard is so
manly" If the husband is bald, the
wife thinks that is a sign of brains
and refinement, or says she thinks so.
She even points out the fact that Zulus
and burglars are never bald. If the
husband is a thin-legged, narrow
! shouldered little person, the wife hates
mere brute strength" If the husband
! is as wide as Jefferies and as tall as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-22

Fairbanks. then the wife studies up
Hercules, and is always asking the
husband % double up his arm and
let people feel his muscle, or to swell
out his foolish chest. On the other
hand, what do husbands do? They
ask their, poor little dumpy fat wives
if they can't pull themselves together
a little" and have some style" II
the tips of their wives noses get red
in the early morning, instead of ignor.
i ing that, they talk about it, and give
sage advice. They tell their wives
about new gray hairs and wrinkles
Truly, it is wonderful the patience
that wives have with husbands and
wonderful how they stand them. We
sincerely hope that Charles Frohmar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-22

"The Their to Husbands and Wives.
I'm his review of Charles Frohman' s
production of Henri Bernstein's play,
"The Thief which is due at the Hi
nois theater next Friday, matinee and
evening, the noted New York critic,
Arthur Brisbane, commented: "How
different are men from women
Women live with thin, scrawny, under
sized, insignificant, bald husbands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-22

Little Incidents Relieve Travellers
If it were not for the little incidents
that happen. while on route, life on
the road would be hard indeed to even
the most blase of travellers, said Will
liam Hines, of Hines & Remington,
who is appearing in one of the prin-
cipal parts Of Rudolph and Adolph.'
1t was only few days ago, that we
had been going for 10 solid hours
when little incident happened that
dispelled all the tediousness of the
long jump. We stopped at a small
station and thinking to stretch my
legs bit, | strolled down the car
aisle. On reaching the door | heard
very animated conversation between
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-22
MORE DOUBLE STAMPS

IF YOU only knew what tremendous Toy, Doll and
Crockery business we've been doing, you'd not think
we would offer this extra nducement but we're bound
to sell these stocks down closer than ever before SO tor
two days, Wednesday and Thursday double stamps will
do it.
Double stamps on all the toys all the dolls all the
china the glass; the lamps the cut glass, dinner SETS odd
Dishes carving SETS coffee mills and machines, all the tea
kettles tea potts. all the satuary and vases all the house
furnishings and everything in this great crockey and toy
hundreds of cut prices and the double stamps gift
pure and simple; it's our way-ifs your luck fill your
books and get those nice Christmas presents without cost
ing you cent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-22
lOuble StaIIlD6
FOR TWO DAYS ~

Our mems furnishings goods manager wants to be gen.
erous and willing to sacrifice his profits for the last two
days. He says give Double Stamps on everything in the
big Furnishings Department
On all mems and boys underwear Shirts socks neck
wear gloves trunks, handbags and suit cases. Yes! on
everything in this great furnishings for men section Dou-
BILE Stamps on ALL for these last two days. "Wednesday and
Thursday. Come on, get all you want, and fllf your
stamp books and enjoy the special cut prices beside the
double stamps
Belated buyers, take courage. Here's news that will
make you feel Jolly Yes! it's double stamps.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-22
The Illinois.

(Sixteenth Street and Second Avenue.)
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
Dec. 25-fsThe Thief" matinee and
night.
Dee. 27-MasOn and Mason, in SRI
doIph and AdOlph." matinee md night.
Dec. 3O-SThe Power of Truth"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-22

AN impossibility. Hedder and Ferent,
comedy acrobats, lead off with the bill
with some funny and interesting stunts
i'm tumbling and the like. Monnahan
and Sheean follow with high class
musical act and the moving pictures
wind up the bill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-22


comedy. He also sings number of
songs in the native tongue, among
which is 'Buddie Sylvest," Marie
Yuill and Bobby Boyd are presenting
a comedy skit, with singing and dane
ing, entitled THE Gay and Giddy
Duo" Mrs. Casey is singing Your
Picture Says Remember, Though Your
Letter Says Forget" for the illustra.
ted song this half The feature picture
is THE Huntrof the Leopard"
At the Eiite.-Some of the most re-
markable dogs are performing at the
Elite the first part of the week that
We're ever seen here, remarkable moi
only for their almost human intelli
gence. but also for th0r beauty The
dogs are in@charge of Kurtis and
Busse. who have had wonderful sue
| cess in teaching animals to perform
! tricks and stunts that seem almost
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-22
The Elite.
eighteenth

eighteenth Street, North of Second
Avenue.)
Vaudeville at 3, and 9,15 p. m. Two
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-22

will parade this play, The Thief all
over the United States. in all the cities
and towns, and compel as many hus-
bands as pc. sible to see it,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-22

VIM. H. Gest, Jr. .............. II so
Frank Blochlinger ............ SO 90
John w. Carse .............. 80 90
T. J. Ellinwood .......... SO 90
Henry J. Prick ............... 80 90
John Holzhammer ........ 80 90
Frank Lowler SO 90
Martin McNealy .............. 33 90
C. j.. Smith ....s............. 80 90
Geo. l.. Schmid ............. SO 90
j. R. Tuckis ................3 Sc 90
Vim. Trefz 80 90
c.. L. Thompson ........... SO 90
Louis Ostrom ................24 90
J. w. Cavanaugh ............ rs 90
Walter Wise 46 so
Hank Morgan .............-. AZ 90
N. J. Hoeltzner ............... AZ 90
A. F. Greaser ................ 33 90
Ed. Caulfield SO 90
Robt. Seefeldt ................. SO 90
Clarence Skinner ............. 80 90
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-22
matinees Sundays and holidays.
The Family.

Second Avenue, East of Nineteenth
Street.)
Vaudeville mt 3, 8, and 9:15 p. IN. One
matinee Sundays and holidays.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-17

Mr.. ard Mrs. Tom Faucet of Okla.
homa are guests Of their brother and
sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Faucet.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-17
LARAMIE, WYOMING.

Mr.. John Crumley has gone on the
ranch OF T. j. Bell TO be absent for
about two weeks.
Mrs. John Mcdowell entertained the
choir last Thursday evening in a most
charming manner.
Colonel Eugene Ransom has been
quite III for thep asst week. His early
recovery is anxiously hoped for.
Miss Jennie Mcdonald has beeno
the sick list.
Dorothy Crumley is reported better.
Mrs. Walter Todd and little son of
Rawlins were in the city last Tuesday
visiting friends They left on No.
for Denver.
Mrs. ihOmaS fflce mas Deen suHer-
ing from a sprained arm, but is slowly
improving
Mr. l.. l. Lewis has rented out his
beautiful furnished hoAe on north
Ninth street He will take apartments
In the Van Horn-Miller building.
Rev. W S. Hill, pastor of Mt. Olive
Baptist church, has rendered his res.
ignation and will preach his farewell
sermon next Sunday. In view of the
fact that he has done 20 much toward
the uphuilding of the colored people
of this city, we extend to him our
deepest regret and wish him the sue
cess which he so greatly deserves.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-17

Mrs. Hester Bryan is suffering with
rheumatism.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-17

The Slayton Jubilee entertained a
crowded house at the opera house last
Wednesday.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-17

Word was received last week that
Mr.. William George Clark, son of Mrs
Rachel Clark. who was employed on
the Santa Fe at Las Vegas. n. NJ, has
been transferred 10 California and is
now running from Needles TO Los
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-17

Mrs. Oliver of Dallas, Texas. passed
through our city Sunday on her way
to Los Angeles, Cal.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-17

Owing to sickness the Gunnison Lit.
erary was postponed Friday evening.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-17
ALBUQUERQUE NEWS.

The Slayton Jubilee entertained a
crowded house at the opera house last
Wednesday.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Tom Faucet of Okla
homa are guests Of their brother and
sister. Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Faucet.
Mr.. ]. X. Robinson takes this meth
cd OF thanking the many friends VINO
so kindly assisted him and his family
during the recent illness and death OF
his wife, Mrs. J. R. Robinson.
series OF revival meetings are be-
Ing conducted at the A. NJ. E. church
with success. Rev. Byas is expect.
Ing help from Oklahoma and Georgia
to assist him during the revival meet.
ings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ridgway spent several
days in our city while en- route to
their home in Colorado Springs. They
had the pleasure OF meeting many OF
their old friends and acquaintnnces.
The Baptist Home Missionary so
ciety gave nne literary program last
Sunday. Much information was gained
from the participant as to the good
work the society is doing in our com
munity. The seating capacity Of the
house was filled. Remark by Rev.
Henderson were much appreciated.
Mrs. II. +. Ellsworth entertained
quite a number OF her friends with a
hen party at her residence last We'd
nesday evening. Those present were
Mistress f. T Ellsworth. @. II. Byas,
A. b. Montgomery. r. Harrison. B.
Thompson. d. Austin, NJ. Jones, +
Reynolds. Conway. Anna Durham. A
delicious lunch was served. All re-
port nice time.
The two churches will hold union
memorial services at the A. VI. T.
church for the benefit OF the AlDu-
uqcrquc Burial Association. Rev. Byas.
master OF ceremonies. Rev. Crawford
will preach the sermon. Services Will
be held the ninth OF February.
Mrs. ]. r Robinson died last Tues
day evening after suffering several
months with complication OF dis.
eases. The funeral services were he'd
the following day at the Mt. owe
Baptist church. Rev. c. p. Crawford
ofYiciating. assisted by Rev. Byas. The
church was crowded with friends sho
came TO pay their last respects to the
deceased. The floral offerings were
beautiful. lnterment at Fairview Gem
etery.,
A society of the best young ladies'
Of our city. known rs the T. c. G. c.
club. entertained quite royalty last
week q number OF their gentlemen
friends at the residence OF Miss
Frances Ellsworth. A unique feature
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-17

Mr.. ]. r. Robinson takes this meth
cd OF thanking the many friends VINO
so kindly assisted him and his family
during the recent illness and death OF
his wife, Mrs. j. R. Robinson.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-17
GUNNISoN NEWS.

Mrs. Hester Bryan is suffering with
rheumatism.
Owing to sickness the Gunnison Lit
erary was postponed Friday evening.
Mrs. Oliver of Dallas, Texas, passed
through our city Sunday on her way
to Los Angeles, Cal.
Mrs. Susan Bryan was taken SER
iously Ill Monday night and at this
writing is no better.
Owing to lateness of train Mr.. W.
B. Holland layed over in our city a
number OF hours last week.
Angeles.
Owing TO the lateness OF the Crested
Buttes train Mr.. G. W. Smith layed
over in our city two hours Thursday.
Mrs. Mary Anderson arrived in our
city Saturday from Montrose. sum.
moned by the serious Illness of her
mother. Mrs. 5. Bryan.
Those suffering with severe colds
this week are Messrs. William Bryan.
John Clark. Mrs. ". H. Hayden, the
Misses Agnes Clark, lila Bryan, Irine
and Ora Karr and Master Harry
Bryan.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-17

Mrs. Susan Bryan was taken SER
iously III Monday night and at this
writing is no better.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-17

Mrs, John Mcdowell entertained the
choir last Thursday evening in most
charming manner.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-17

Mr.. John Crumley has gone on the
ranch Of +. J. Bell to be absent for
about two weeks.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-17

Mrs. Thomas Price has been suffel
ing from a sprained arm, but is slowl
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-17

A society Of the best young ladies
OF our city, known as the T. c. G. c,
club, entertained quite royalty last
week number OF their gentlemen
friends at the residence OF Miss
Frances Ellsworth. A unique feature
of the club Is, they are all single
ladies and their guests were all un'
married men. We predict forecast
that before the leap year passes that
none Of those who were present Will
not be single at the beginning Of an
other new year. Lghe refreshments
were served. A pleasant evening was
spent.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-17

Colonel Eugene Ransom has bee
quite III for thep asst week. His earl
recovery Is anxiously hoped for.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-17

A series Of revival meetings are be-
Ing conducted at the A. NJ. Z. church
with success. Rev. Byas is expect.
Ing help from Oklahoma and Georgia
to assist him during the revival meet.
ings.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-17

Owing to the lateness OF the Crested
Buttes train Mr.. G. W. Smith layet
over in our city two hours Thursday
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-24
LIVING IN A HUT WITH
FATHERLESs BABES.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Jan. "a
Mrs. Annie Bradley, who shot and
killed former United States Senator
Arthur Brown, of Utah, at the Raleigh
hotel, in Washington. December s.
1896, and who was freed by a jury
in the capital city less than two
months ago, is penniless in this city
with her four children. She has ap-
pealed to her friends for aid. She
was former resident of this city, and
here she met Brown. She returned
believing that she would be- received
with. open-a arms. sri
II am more in prison now than l
was in Washington said Mrs. Brad
ley. She has been Stunned by all Of
her former women friends.
In little hut on the outskirts of
the city Mrs. Bradley is living with
her four children, two by her former
husband and two that she claims are
the sons of Brown.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-24
THOMAS =. RYAN Is TO RETIRE.
Reported to H. Planning PalatIal Res
idcnCc in Richmond.

Richmond. Jan. 2l.-The b.
nouncemeut was made here today
from a reliable source that Thomas
+. Ryan. the New York nnancicr, Is
making preparations 90 retire from
active business life and devote his re-
naming wears to his native state. In
this connection It is learned thar
Ryan has had under way for several
months pans for the erection OF q
million-dollar residence in this city.
his idea being to spend bis winters
here and his Summers on his Oak
Ridge estate i'm Nelson county A
millioR<dol'ar Office sSyscrdper for
Richmond Is also In contemplation by
the hnancier. Plans for both these
buildings are believed to be now I'm
the possession OF Ryan. who is ex-
pected to come to Richmond IN early
spring to look over possible sites.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-24
WOULD RATHER DIE
Than BE Obliged TO Take Cod Liver
Oil Three Times Day.

This Significant remark from a pa
tient weakened by disease expresses
the feeling of almost every one in
this 'conditiR when greasy, old-fash-
toned cod liver oil or emulsions are
suggested. iThe stomach rebels.
We want to say to every person in
Paducah that in order to obtain the
medicinal. bodybuilding and curative
elements from the Gods livers It is
no longer necessary to take old-fash-
toned cod liver oil or emulsions.
Our delicious cod liver prepare
ton, Vinol is made by a scientific ex-
tractive and Commemorative process
from fresh Gods livers combining
with peptonate OF iron all the medi-
clnal, Bodybuilding and curative ele-
ments of cod diver oil, but no oil.
AS a body builder and strength ere
ator for old people, delicate children,
weak, rundown persons, after sick
ness and for chronic coughs, cold
bronchitis and all throat and lung
troubles, Vinol is unexcelled. Try II
on our guarantee to return your
money If ii fails to give satisfaction
w. b. Mcpherson, Druggist, Paducah
Ky.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-24

Mr.. Frank j. Wilstach. general
business representative for Mrs
Leslie Carter. spent yesterday in the
city arranging for Mrs. Carriers ap-
pearance here the 3lst Mr.. Wilstach
is one of the best known advance men
in the country and was here last with
Viola Allen, having been with that
capable actress eight years Last SEQ
son Mr.. Wilstach was general press
agent for all the Shubert attractions
Speaking of Mrs. Carter's present
tour, Mr.. Wilstach says II is little short
of a triumph, and that even in the
face of the general business depres-
sion she is being favored win phenom-
elal business. In Lincoln, Neb., she
appeared to the largest house of that
theater's history and had as coun-
ter attraction a free speech by the
Great Commoner" william J. Bryan
At Kansas City Mrs. Carter played to
$3.50 in three performances, eX-
ceeding~receipts. of her previous ap-
pearance in that city nearly one thou
sand dollars.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-24
THE GRIP IN FULTON.
Hundred and Nine Cases in Little
West Kentucky City.

Fulton, Ky, Jan. 24.-One hum
dred and nine cases of la grippe are
reported in Fulton. In nearly every
home in the city one or more cases
are noted. and at some places the en-
tire family are confined. Such an
epidemic of la grippe was never be.
fore experienced in this city. Re
msrkable TO say, however, only two
or three deaths have oecdred City
physicians are Kept busy day ana
might.
One case of smallpox was reported
to DR.. J. NJ. Alexander, the county
physician, IN the suburbs, but before
the doctor could reach the suspect he
had skipped 10 parts unknown. The
place was thoroughly fumigated, and
IL is believed that no danger will re-
sult