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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-29
FRIENDS PAY
THEIR TRIBUTE
Remains OF Late T. n. Thomas Are
Laid at Rest With Short I'M
pressive Services.
STORES OF CITY ARE CLOSED
Retail Druggists Suspend Business
During Hours of Funeral-Many
Floral Offerings.

With the home thronged with his
many friends and business associates,
the funeral over the remains of
Thomas H. Thomas was held this af-
ternoon from the residence. els Eight
eenth street. The services which were
held at 2:30 were conducted by Rev.
Marion Humphreys. pastor of the Cen
trail Presbyterian church and CON
sisted of scriptural reading and PRAYER
and vocal solo by Mrs. Edla Lund,
who sang Face to Face. Rev. Mr..
Humphreys took occasion to comment
briefly on the career and character of
MT. Thomas, paying a fitting tribute
10 his fine personality and noble char
acter. He concluded his remarks with
an impressive reading of Tennyson's
beautiful poem, Crossing the Bar
The remains were lead to rest at
Chippiannock cemetery, the services at
the cemetery being private Major c.
w. Halves. Hon. e. w. Hurst, S. S.
kemble, L.. c. Blanding, II. p. Simpson
and Henry Koch acted as pail bearers.
Among those from out of the city who
were here for the funeral were Mrs.
John Reed of Denver. Mrs. o. Badders
of Topeka, and Mrs. E. Patch and son
of Dubuque.
Many Floral Tributes.
As a mark of respect for the pioneer
druggist all of the drug stores OF the
city were closed from to O'Clock
this afternoon during the hours of the
funeral Mrs. Thomas's many friends
and associates expressed their sym
pathy for the bereaved wife and their
esteem for Mr.. Thomas with beautiful
floral tributes including many sprays
and set pieces made of blossoms
Among the floral offerings were a piece
in the form Of Tyre from the assO
ciates of Mr.. Thomas in the postoffice
service; beautiful floral pillow from
the members of Camp No. 1850, NJ. W.
A.. of which Mr.. Thomas was a mem
Der, and floral designs from the Rock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-29
PUT ON SANDING MACHINE
Armory Hall Floor is Being Prepared
for Dancing Parties.

An electric sanding machine is being
used on the floor of the GrmOry and it
is making the floor as smooth as glass
After the sanding operation has been
completed the same machine will be
fitted up as polisher and will go over
the floor again, after which it will be
one of the best dancing halls in the
city. The opening of the armory will
take place as soon as the floor is ready
for dancing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-29
Emotional England.

Ours is a nation of sentiment We
are probably more sentimental in n
fearful way than any other country
in Europe. The strongest man in Eng
land can weep when he hears hymn
that used to be played on the organ
OF the village church when he was a
boy. but there is not much depth in
the tears. They are not very salt
London Ladies' Field.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-29
These Things Are True.

Thousands of pleased citizens of the
tri-cities who have attended the auc-
ton sale of the jewelry and china
stock of Young e McCombs will al
ways have pleasant remembrance of
this event. and still, without doubt,
continue to be patrons of this estab-
lishment during the continuance of
this great sale. which is now rapidly
drawing TO a close.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-29
THOUGHT POLICE
were ON TRACK
Tom Donahoo, Suffering from Mental
Disturbance, Gives Himself Up
As F0rger.
HEARING AS TO HIS SANITY
His "Crime' is Pure DeIusion, Accord
ing to Physician Who Is Called
to Attend Him.

Tom Donahoo is being given a hear
ing in the county court this afternoon
as to his sanity He will probably be
committed to the Watertown hospital
for treatment
DonahoO'S condition came to the no.
tice of the authorities Sunday after
noon when the police headquarters
were notified that there was a man
near the Watch Tower who wanted to
give himself up as a forger 1t was
stated that he said there was a reward
of $500 posted for his arrest. The
police thought the story unlikely, but
Chief Eckhart sent two officers out to
Sears to investigate, and they brought
Donahoo back with them. He stated
continually they" were "all after
him, and declared that he was a forger.
Condition Becomes Worse.
Donahoo's condition was soon seen
to be due to some mental disturbance,
and the county physician, DR.. Souders,
was called 10 attend him. He remain
ed at the police station yesterday, and
in the afternoon was released his
brother taking charge of him. His CON
dition became worse. however, and it
was decided today to have an inquiry
made as to his sanity. Donahoo is 4G
years DID, and has been engaged in
farming in Iowa No reason for his
mental breakdown is known.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-29
Tribunes Directors Here.

The directors of the Fraternal Trib-
unes are here for their monthly meet
ing They went into a business sess-
ion this afternoon expecting to be done
by tomorrow afternoon with all their
Off cial business for the month.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-29
Beware of Frequent Colds.

A succession of colds Or protracted
cold is almost certain to end in
chronic catarrh, from which few per-
sons ever wholly recover. Give every
cold the attention it deserves and you
nay avoid this disagreeable disease.
How can you cure a cold? Wh;; not
try Chamberlain Cough Remedy? 1t
is highly recommended Mrs NJ
White, of Butler, Tenn, says: "Sev-
eral years ago | was bothered with my
throat and lungs. Someone told me
of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy I
began using it and it relieved me at
rnce. Now my throat and lung; are
sound and VEL" For sale by all drug
gist5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-29
Steamboats, PeriIous Voyage.

A paddle wheel Steamboat which
draws but four and one-half feet Of
water recently started on the perilous
ocean voyage from England to the
west coast Of Africa, where it will be
nsed on shallow river.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-29

to working our endless quantities of
clay 1.-THE best known in the states)
and coal ITO burn" and other natural
resources. Just give US this new road
and then watch us grow.
THE ANNUAL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-29

II YOU have gold galore.

If you have gold galore.
You have friends by the score;
If broke they will turn you
down fat.
A true friend in need
Is rare bird indeed,
Now what do you know
about that?
Borrowed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-29
HELMS Some.

Church-And has he done anything
TO relieve suffering humanity? Co.
tham-Oh. yes: he has sent his daugh-
ter abroad to take her singing lessons.
-Yonkers Statesman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-29

Island Industrial Home association.
the Rock Island county retail drug
sists. and the members of Court of
Honor No. 391.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-29

For any @ the ordinary diseases OF
the skin Shamberlain's Salve is excel
lent. 1t nor only allays the itching and
smarting but effects cure. For sale
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-29
A True Heroine.

"what is your idea Of a heroine,
John?" asked the wife of his bosom
as she looked up from the novel she
was reading.
"a heroine. my dear" answered
John, sis a woman who could talk
back, but doesn't.'-Chicago News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-29

All the news all the tims - THE
ARGUS.
The Washington times., 1908-02-05
WOMEN NURSES NOW
FOR SICK SAILORS
Congress Willing, They Will
Cool Bluejackets' Few
cred FOreheadS.

IL looks as If the brave seadOgs OF
the navy would find themselves when
sick or wounded hereafter subject to
the minisrations of women nurses. A
great OutcTy has been raised against
having trained women nurses in the
naval hospitals and on board hospital
ships, hut bill has been introduced in
Congress by Representative Burton OF
Delaware that makes provision for
them. The bill has been referred to
the House Naval Affairs Committee
and its friends say It is likely TO pass
Congress. 1t would give an official
status 10 such trained nurses as were
employed in the naval service.
The bin authorizes the surgeon general
of the navy 10 appoint trained women
nurses in the navy under regulations
to be prescribed by the Secretary OF
the Navy. One superintendent Of nurses
is authorized, and as many chief nurses,
nurses, and reserve nurses as are need
ed. The superintendent and the nurses
are 10 be graduates OF hospital training
schools for nurses, having a course or
instruction Of at least two years.
All appOlntees are 10 be subject to an
examination TO determine their pTOIe5-
sional, moral, mental. and physical
fitness, and after appointment are 70
be eligible for duty at all naval hos
pitfalls ard on board of all hospital ana
ambulance ships. as well as Tor sucl
special duty as the surgeon general OF
the navy may deem necessary FRO
vision is made for reserve nurses. VINO
are 70 be paid only when on active
duty Pay Cor female nurses IN the
navy is TO be the same az the pay OF
the female nurse corps IN the army.
The Washington times., 1908-02-05
N. NITCHELL'S ESTATE
LEFT TO HIS WIFE

The will of Morton Mitchell mas been
filed for probate, To his brother. Rob
ert P. Mitchell, 1900 shares OF Pacific
States Telegraph and Telephone Com
pany stock is given, and the testator' s
clothing. jewelry, papers. and automo-
bile To Margaret Johnson, 200 shares
Of the same stock is given for true
friendship" to Alice Mitchell Bowker,
500. Howard College, the testator' 9
little Italian library. "a and reference
books on Italian art; to the Players
Club. OF New York, portraits Of Carlo
Goldoni and Of Venetian DOge Moristni.
To Mrs Aliza p Mitchell. the wife Of the
deceased, is given the residue Of the
estate. She IS named as eXecutriX with
out bond.
A number of personal requests are
made by Agnes Wilson Hedges in her
viii, which has been iled for, probate
under date Of April 3, 1900. To the Chap
ter OF Praise. ST Johns Church. 500 u
given; TO her brother, James Grant WIZ
son, $3.50; 10 her brother. Walter ;. WI
son. so, and 10 her sister, Margaret, the
residue OF the estate.
The Washington times., 1908-02-05
LO0thOr-LungOd Clerk
Wants Job in Congress
TO pity His Successor
Dennis Award Realizes Fol-
lies Of Position He
Holds.

Dennis J. Award, the leather-unged
reading clerk Of the House, is running
for a seat in Congress.
Dennis is a philosopher.
he has said to himself.
why should 1 waste the dulcet tones
of my voice intoning the circumlocutory
phrases Of bills to the inattenjive ears
of members Of Congress? Why should
/ not lounge in a comfortable chair as
a Representative, shut my ears to the
phrases in the bills. and give myself up
10 the enjoyment Of that leisurely,
charming life which is the portion of a
man who is elected2"
Having asked himself these questions
Dennis J. Award has answered them in
a manner highly satisfactory to him
self. He has told himself he viii run
for Congress. He will enter the lists
for the Seat of Archibald Bard Oar
ragh, Of the Eleventh Michigan district
Awards announcements are out He
wants the nomination, and the votes
When he comes to Congress as
member he will sit idly in the House,
and. from the bottom Of his great heart,
pity the reading clerk who bellows forth
the bills to men who will not listen.
He wants less work and more pay.
Being a practical man, he has found out
how 10 accomplish his desires. He Will
come 10 Congress.
The Washington times., 1908-02-05
pennsylvania RAILROAD
Bulletin
THE BUSINESS MANS TRAINS.

The man of affairs when he travels wants all the con-
veniences of his club He will either carry his business the
train with him. make his trip recreation. In either case
the Limited trains of the Pennsylvania Railroad meet his
requirements. If he wishes TO talk business en- route,
drawing room StateroOm supplies the private office If he
wishes to finish up leftover correspondence, there
stenogapher at his elbow 10 do his bidding without charge
If he wishes to keep touch with the market he has the
stock reports which telegaphed to the train Many bust
ness and professional take advantage of these facilities
IT, the other hand, he wishes to forget business and
take a mental rest he do it in a luxurious manner
surrounded by tasteful appointments and all the things that
his club supplies for satisfying the inner There
books to browse at periodicals to skim over and beyond the
wide plate windows changing picture of nature in
all manner of environment This reStfu and at the
time engaging
The quartette of LimitedS led by the Pennsylvania
Special" Ghe t8hour train to Chicago) the famous old
Pennsylvania Limited" (he pioneer of the Lmieds to
Chcago) the Chicago Limited" Through sleeping cars and
no extra fare from Wasngton) and the St Louis Limited
(he afternoon train TO the SOuhweS), all expressly
equipped for the use of the business and the traveller
for pleasure.
These trains have reached the hghwater mark of
pleteness in twentieth century facilities of transportation.
telephone call of Main $3.50 will bring all information
desired.
The Washington times., 1908-02-05

Cupid has marked for his own no less
parsonage than Victor Murdoch. the
red-haired Representative ia Congress
from Kansas.
Murdock's hair waves like the ORR
famine Of Navarro when he is on the
floor OF the House. The opalesCent tfnts
from the vari-hued panes ~ glass In
the ceiling Of the House rush with one
accord TO the most brilliant thing in the
vast hall. the head OF MurdOck. There
the sunbeasnS have t@eir winter homo,
and there the warmth and glory and
radiance of eternal fires delight the
gaze of all the world
This afternoon two school girls, fresh
from the arduOus study hour, and but
Just escaped from the watCnfUl eye
OF the chaperOne, saw and loved the
head Of Murdoch. The Kansas states
man sat, all unconscious, in his accUs-
toned place. Long ago tired of trying
TO dodge the radiance that sought ais
head, attracted by the radiance that
The Washington times., 1908-02-05
SIX DEATHS REPORTED
FROM THE PHILIPPINES

The Adjutant General Of the army has
been informed CT the following deaths OF
enlisted. men serving IN the Philippine
Islands,
Typhoid fever Raymond W. Fttz-
gerald. post Quartermaster sergeant,
January Is. suicide. William Gardner
Troop +, Ninth Cavalry. January 10:
drowned, body recovered. Charles Con-
rad. ID. Fifth Field Artillery. January
Is: acute dysentery, John g. g NELL
Company NJ Eighth Infantry January
"a: drowned, body not recovered. Joseph
Bige!ow. Company Z, Eighteenth In
fautry. January p; typH2-G isNer. Au-
hurn smith. Company A, Thirtieth In
fautrv. January Zs
The Washington times., 1908-02-05
Few People Costume Water
Enough to Keep Healthy
A Noted Authority Gives Advice Also Tells
How Anyone Can Prepare a Mixture
Which Is Said to Be Splendid
to Use at Home.

1.-THE people here do not drink enough
water 10 keep healthy" exclaimed a
wel-kEown authority. THE numerous
cases Of stomach trouble. kidney and
bladder diseases and rheumatism are
mainly due 10 the fact that the drink
ing OF water. natures greatest medl-
cine. has been neglected.
stop loading your system with patent
medicines and cure-alls; but get on the
water wagon. If you are really sick,
why, Of course, take the proper medi-
Cines-plain common vegetable treat
ment, which will not shatter the nerves
or ruin tie stomach"
When requested for such a pTescrip-
ton for the cure OF rheumatism and
kidney trouble the answer was. You
must make the kidneys do their work,
they are filters of the blood. They
must be made 70 strain out of the blood
the waste matter and acids that cause
rheumatism; the urine must be neu-
The Washington times., 1908-02-05
FUNERAL TOMORROW
FOR ]. H. RICHARDSON

The funeral OF James II Richardson.
who died yesterday afternoon after "a
two weeks illness with pneumonia, Will
be held from the family residence. G12
Maryland avenue southwest, tomorrow
at 2 O'Clock. Interment win Zoe ia Con-
gressiOuaI Cemetery. The Rev. H. D.
Gordon VIII conduct the services.
Mr. Richardson was fOrty-six years OF
age and had lived practically his entire
lie ia Washington He wa unusually
well known. having been CaHVasser
and dispenser of various household ar
JicIes for a number OF years Ills genial
disposition made him hundreds of
friends He was a native OF Virginia.
He leaves a wife and one small daUgh-
ter. 4 brother. Charles Richardson.
lives in Baltimore. and a sister, Mrs.
Mary l. Lamar, IS a resident OF this
city.
The Washington times., 1908-02-05

traIized so IL viii TO longer be a source
Of irritation TO the bladder, and. must
of all. YOU must keep these acids from
forming in the stomach. This is the
cause Of stomach trouble and poor d.
Eesuou. For these conditions 1 would
suggest the following prescription
Fluid Extract DaudeliOu, One-half
ounce; Compound karEOn, one ounce.
Compound Syrup SaTsEparilla, three
ounces. Mix by shaking well IN bot
tie and take IN teaspoonful doses after
each meal and at bedtime, but don't
forget the water. Drink plenty and
often.
This valuable information and sim
pie prescription should be posted Up in
each household and used at the first
sign Of an attack of rheumatism, back
ache or urinary trouble, no matter how
slight.
This is published for the Kargon Ex-
tracing Co., Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Washington times., 1908-02-05
HIGH SCHOOL CLASS
ELECTS ITS OFFICERS

At the annual class election OF officers
Yesterday afternoon at Central High
School Fred kOswitch, 'os, was unan-
imously elected president
Other officers were elected as follows:
Miss Olive Keys, vice president: W. F.
Kelly. treasurer; Miss I, Turnburke,
secretary: r, y. EastOn, valedlct0rian;
Miss 3, J. Noah. class pOetess, and r.
Townsend, class historian.
The Washington times., 1908-02-05
PLANS ARE COMPLETED
FOR STAFFORD MEMORIAL

Plans for the memorial meeting IN
honor OF the late Rev. D. J. Stafford.
which viii be held at ( O'Clock next
Sunday afternoon In Chase's Theater,
have been completed. A number OF
prominent speakers will make addresses,
among them being Vice President Fair
banks; Agr. O'ConneH, rector Of the
Catholic University; the Rt. Rev. Henry
Yates satterlee, bishop Of Washington;
President Needham, OF George Wash
ington University: Rabbi Simon. James
Tanner. Senator Beverage, Hannls Tay-
Tor, and thu Rev Wallace Radcliffe
The orchestra from the Marine Band
and ST Pstrick's choir will furnish the
music, ana the Hon. II. B. r Macfar-
land, president Of the Board Of Com
misSiOnCTs Of the District will preside
The Washington times., 1908-02-05
COMMANDER B. T. WALLING
ASSIGNED TO NEW SHIP

Commander Burns T. Walling. Bureau
Of equipment, Navy Department. has
been selected TO take the place OF Com
manGer Wood, As commanding officer Of
the new scout cruiser Birmingham,
when that vessel is completed
Commander Wood. aid to Admiral
Dewey, vas assigned TO command the
birmingham. but feeling that this would
not as readily fit him for the command
Of a battleship as would serving as an
executive officer on one Of the bigger
boats, he declined In favor of Com
mander WalunE.
The Washington times., 1908-02-05
Radiance of EteznaI Fize
DWeNS In An1broSJaL Locks
OfKanSaS Representative

Gwelt IN his hair, he was still and SUI
pine. Carrying with him always the
torch OF genius. the lamp OF brilliant
mentality, he took things as q matter
Of course,
once he ran MS fingers through the
auburn resplendeEcy OF his locks, and
a thousand sparkle blessed the ambient.
flying in every direction.
"Ohi" said one Of the girls, Il adore
that hair. It's the reddest N the whole
world. / know f. is
He's a dear" said the other. i won
der who he IS"
Thus, even II Murdoch knows not who
worships at the shrine OF his curly,
crisp gorgeous air, two girls love him
end wOIder what prometheus climbed
10 heavenly regions and brought down
10 that blessed head basket fun Of the
divine. undying fire.
Skaters Violets, Orchids, Roses, and
other flowers are the finest. 18th & l..
The Washington times., 1908-02-05
LIEUTENANT JOHNSON RELIEVED

Lieut.. T. /. Johnson, I. S, n, has
been relieved from duty on board the
cruiser Tacoma at the Naval Academy,
ANNAPOLIS. No. for special temporary
duty in connection with the navy rifle
team and such other duty as may be
assigned.
The Washington times., 1908-02-05
CONGRESS PASSES
DEFICIENCY BILL
District Items Amounting
to $34l, $50 Included
in 1t.
Senator CulbersOn Opposed
Appropriation for Canal
Record"

At the close Of about three hours de
bate yesterday afternoon, the Senate
passed the urgent deficiency bin, with
but few changes.
The District items as they were re-
ported from the Senate Appropriations
Committee were left unchanged. such
differences as exist between the House
bill and the Senate bill viii be adjusted
in conference. AS it passed the House
the bill carried S304 1Sf.O7 for District
purposes. To this. the Senate added $751;
1850, OF which $4,000 was for furnish
ing the new municipal building and the
rest for the reimbursement Of Columbia
Hospital for Women for the care of IN
digent patients
Manual Training in Schools.
The Senate Committee added a clause
to the bill allowing an appropriation al
ready made TO be used for providing
manual training in typical and ungrad-
ed classes OF the local schools, and re
leved the District from all danger OF
having to pay half the expense Of land
fraud trials in Washington.
Prolonged debate took place IN TIE
Senate over an amendment proposed by
Senator CulberSOn TO prevent any part
of the canal appropriation being used
for the issuance OF the Canal Record.
The Government publication on the 18TH
mus. The amendment was defeated.
Senator CulbersOu dlssented from the
majority view that the publication was
intended TO make time hang less heavy
on the labOrers Of the canal commission.
He aroused amusement by reading eE-
tracts from "a copy of the Canal Record
dealing with social items concerning
fashicuables, balls given by the swell
AEcOn Club, and al old-fashioned circus
that had visited the zone. ana was going
10 give its performance on Sunday.
Circus Announcement.
He prefaced the circus announcement
by reading an account of what a mis-
siOAaTy had done for the natives. lie
objected 10 the Government providing
means for Joseph Buckliu Bishop TO
comment on canal affairs.
The Senate added 8, s33-35 70 the Navy
Department allowance for the purpose
of permitting the Bureau Of Supplies
and Accounts to employ two chief book
keepers and two clerks for the rest OF
the fiscal year.
On a point OF order raised by Senator
Knox. the amendment for withholding
payment of $1,000. appropriated for
manuscript of the new edition OF Char
tiers, Constitutions, and Organic Laws,
was stricken out.
The Washington times., 1908-02-05

IS safety in deDositing your money in
banking dept. of Union Trust Co., 10Th q
II SITS. Interest paid on all accounts,
subject 10 check Under govt control.
The Washington times., 1908-02-05
A Feature About Guides Work.
There's Sure Profit as Wen

The finest specimen flowers are used 70
decorating & beautify accordingly. 1914 T
The Washington times., 1908-02-05
WILLING SENT TO NEW ORLEANS

First Lieut. wilbur willing, Corps OF
Engineers. on duty IN the once or me
Orleans, La, for special duty under the
direction Of Major James f. McIndoe.
The Washington times., 1908-02-05

It Pays to Buy Your Butter
of James r. Oyster, 9th & Pa. ave. All
leading brands at lowest consistent prices
5-lb. boxes Four Leaf Clover Creamery q
specially Stands, all mkts.
The Washington times., 1908-02-05

Offered in black, navy, brown, and
champagne. each printed with dots
IN several sizes.
ALSO, just few with light
grounds and darker spots. These arc