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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-17
TO BE M0LINE'S GUESTS
Business Men Are Given Invitation
bN KCfail Merchants.

Invitations have been extended by
the Moline Retail Merchants associa
ton TO the Rock Island Business Men S
association, and particularly to the
Rock Island Retail Grocer's ass0cia-
ton, to he present at the quarterly
meeting of the Moline merchants Tues
day evening. April 20. The meeting
will be held at Turner hall in Moline.
Several matters of particular import
ance to The grocers Will be brought up
for discussion. There are TO be sew
al speakers from the two cities
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-17

Of this city as his attorneys, and has
given formal notice Of a contest of the
election of Andrew O'Brien, his oppon-
ent. Mr.. Carey alleges irregularities
in the election. He was defeated by
GA votes. The votes are being can
vassed today by the town board of
Hampton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-17
WERLICH GIVEN A PIN
Peoples Party Chairman Made Re-
cipient of Diamonds.

Peoples Party Chairman Made Re-
cipient of Diamonds.
Henry Werlich, chairman of the peo-
ole's rarty central committee in Mo-
line. was last evening made the re-
cipient of beautiful diamond stickpin
as an appreciation of his services dur
ing the campaign. He was kept busy
turing the afternoon in Rock Island
oy Mayor Andrew Olson, and in the
evening the mayor took him to the
Manufacturers hotel where he found
about so of his friends gathered about
a banquet table. During the banquet
Mr. Werlich was presented with the
lin by Frank Guessing. The pin is in
he shape of horseshoe, and it set
with q fine diamonds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-17
SOCIAL AFFAIRS

tSociety news. written or telephoned
to the society editor of The Argus, will
be gladly received and published. But
in either case the identity of the sender
must be made known, to insure relia-
bility- Written notices must bear sig
nature and address,
Progressive League Meets.-The
Woman's National Progressive league
met yesterday afternoon with Mrs
Beck, Sixteenth avenue and Seven
teenth street, Moline, with Mrs. J. ?.
Carlson as leader of the meeting. AT
ter reading Il chapter on The Sorrow
of Cupid" a general discussion ON
children was taken up. Children As
to their physician, mental and spiritual
welfare were discussed especially ds
applied TO children in portions of the
country where child labor greatly
hinders the development of the child
and deprives him of educational ad
vantages, and religious instruction. A
business meeting followed the discus
sion. after which Refreshments Were
served by the hostess. The next meet
| ing will be held at the home of Mrs
Alfredo Boman, 154S Forty-fifth street
| this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-17
Sill VERMAN HAS HEARING
Is Charged on This Side With Re-
ceiying Stalcn Goods.

Magistrate Elliott this afternoon is
hearing the case against Jacob Silver
man, on charge of receiving stolen
property. The Davenport authorities
brought to this side two prisoners
who testify against Silverman. The
men were brought over in Daven-
ports new auto patrol.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-17
CAREY FILES A CONTEST

VIII Fight for His Seat on the Board
of Supervisors.
w. r. Carey, former chairman of
the board OF supervisors and defeated
for reelection in Hampton this month,
has engaged J. T. and S. r. Kenworthy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-17

Fay HAYES Camp to Give Dance
Fay Hawes camp No. 2S1, Royal
Neiglbors, viii give a card party and
dance at *. c. hall Tuesday evening.
Refreshments will be served
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-17

Organize Missionary Society.-The
ladies' of the Swedish Baptist church
met at the home of Mrs. ID. Holm
berg Friday afternoon and organized
into u ladies' missionary society, the
meetings to be held the first Thursday
of each month and the object to he
the promoting of sociability in the
church as well as the finances The
following officers were elected: Pres
ident, Mrs. A. Dahleen; vice president,
Mrs. c. A. Larson; secretary ana treas
urer. Mrs C.. +. Sundehn The next
meeting will be held May 6 at the
home OF Mrs. c. Sundehn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-17

Given Linen Shower.-Mrs. T. Hold
a linen shower for her niece, Miss Lii
liam EtZel, who next Wednesday is to
become the bride of Clayton Shoop of
York, Ohio. There were about As
guests present, and Miss Etzel was
made the recipient of many pretty and
refreshments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-17

Enjoy a Cotillion.-The high school
social club held one of its series of
dances last evening at the X. C. hail
and IA couples were present. The hall
was decorated for the occasion with
pennants from many of the schools
and colleges in the country and pre-
scented very pretty appearance. TIC
dance was in the form of a cotillion
and was thoroughly enjoyed by those
who took part
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-05
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

The presidents message upon the
secret service issue between congress
and the administration is calm and
dgnihed enough, although it shows
that the action of the committee hav-
ing the matter in charge was con-
trary. to the best interests Of the coun-
try, that they refused to consider the
best Of evidence of the error that they
were making, and in defiance of au-
thoritative official information pro-
ceeded to do the Gripping act which
tied the hands Of the executive de-
partments and limited their power to
the advantage Of grafters and dishon-
est operators.
The president holdsl back nothing.
He shows how the case was misrep-
resented on the floor of congress, and
hts appeal to the speaker of the house
was ignored. He denies that anything
in HIS message can be honestly con-
strued to be an arraignment Of and
an insult 10 the entire congress.
He shows by the work which has
been accomplished the need Of free
dom IN the pursuit Of villains and
he insists that the act Of congress
in this matter was wrong and Should
be reversed.
Il is worth the while Of every in
telligent voter to read in full the pres
ident's statement Of the case.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-05

mother and after a few exchanges of
greetings. the three sat down to tea,
the first meal the trio had eaten to-
gether in ten years. When the meal
was finished, John said to his sister
Grace:
"Wel. Grace, what is the programme
for this evening? Stay at home and
have a good visit?"
That's part Of it," replied his Sis
ter, "but there is something else on
what is it?' John inquired
well. we will step up the street to
the governors mansion and thank
Governor Hoch for his grand. good
yes. we will spare you long enough
for that but no longer" interpreted
Mrs. Collins.
So John and Grace threw on their
wraps and the two went to the execu-
tive mansion, which is only couple
of blocks from the Collins residence
They spent only a few minutes at the
home Of the governor.
John shook hands with the govern
or and told him how thankful he was
and how grateful he felt. And
hope 1 shall so conduct myself that
you shall never regret your action In
my case" said John.
you have a great future before
YOU" said Governor Hoch, "and I feel
sure that you will nave the most OF
your opportunity. Stay closely by
your mother and sister and you will
be all right. You have no idea how
diligently they have worked for your
freedom. ! am glad to have given you
your liberty and I have always
thought that you were unjustly pun
ished. Now I want to see you become
a useful man,
John said he would try.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-05
Wash Goods in the
January Clearing Sale

Hundreds Of yards of dainty, pretty
Wash Stuffs are offered in this sale at
prices that will fairly induce you to
buy-yalues that are really extraor-
binary.
Printed F1annelettes, dark colors,
good patterns, usually 10c yard-Sale
price 7c yard.
Light Colored Outing FTannels,
piQi1s and blues, good staple patterns,
1Oc outing-Sale price $40 a yard.
Arnold's Superfine F1annels, Dor
dered, all staple colors and good com
binations for sacques and bimonas,
usually Tic a yard - Sale price lie
yard.
'Kintong' Silk, mercerized fabrics
for waists, dresses. etc, made to re-
tail at 19c--Sale price 1910.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-05
THE INCOMING OF THE .LEGlsLA.
TURE.

All roads lead to Hartford today,
and there IS likely TO be more or less
excitement when the factions meet
and commence to canvass for places
for candidates for the legislative APP
pointments to whom they are pledged.
But the preliminaries are quickly set
lied, and the candidates for speaker,
clerkships. doorkeepers, etc, will all
be determined this evening.
Norwich will be well represented in
the opening proceedings and at the
inaugural ball.
Governor elect Lilley is to be con-
graduated upon the clearance of the
way from all political tumult and the
presence Of an atmosphere which is
most propitious at the start. He is
at present free from all the entangle-
meuts which his opponents have de-
vised for his annoyance and can look
upon his foes and smile. His mes
sage win be marked by progressive
ideas and it is to be hoped that in
those measures. which are intended
to promote the welfare Of the people
he will have the cooperation and
sympathy Of the legislative forces.
The coming session Of the legisla-
ture will have many important issues
TO settle, and let US hope that it will
settle most Of them right
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-05
THE BULLETINS DAILY STORY
MEAN OF HER.

mother committed suicide and Mr.. and
Mrs. Brandon are second cousins. ~
tell you how l came to know that.
met some people over on the south
side about two weeks ago. Hlrhey'
their name is. 1t was at Bertha west
er3eys l met them. Well, we Were
talking about different people ana
happened to mention the BrandonS;
and it seemed she knew them wen
l don't mean personally, but a COUSIN
of hers lived in the same town Win
them; with the Brandons, you uhoer-
Standard they were quite lntlrnare
This Mrs. Hirney says her cousin was
always talking of the Brandons. ISM
it funny how you run across people
who know people you know!
well the very next day L mao 10
nav some calls, and it happened tina:
Mrs Trenchot was the first. ana
knew how thick she and her husoano
were with the Brandons, so natural
" thought she would be lnteTesteu'
So asked her If she had heard Jus;
as / asked you. What do you Ahink
she said?" ...to.r
"She said, haven't heard anythlI
discreditable about them, II tnat
what Won mean Now, don't you thlnk
that was rather insulting? l dldn
thing about it until after mad leI!
the house. and she may not have meant
it to be. Anyway, Ie went on ana LoIG
her, and she listened. as / said; IN thal
superior sort Of a way, without saying
a. word. She just let me go on ana
tell the whole thing from beglnnlis ~
end. Then she said, Yes? as i sne
evnected me to go on. You Know
And I told her all the circumstances;
A good deal more than have told
.SaThat's all know about it; l SAID
Z thought you might like to know.
e Why, everybody knows thaL, sne
said. in that superior way. VI, II
thev don't it isn't because there's any
secret about it. I thought you were
going to tell me something exciting
Wouldn't that make you Graz?
Tt was pretty mean admitted the
hostess. "Still. I knew that myself
Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-05

II think she's the meanest thing"
said the woman in green broadcloth
Il don't like her a bit"
I thought Mrs. Trenchot was rath-
er pleasant" said the hostess. "Of
course, you know her better than 1
do, though"
"She puts on such superior airs"
complained the caller in green. i
hate people who think they are so SUI
pfrior.'
Perhaps you imagine that sug-
gested the hostess, tolerantly.
NO, l don't l just know she thinks
so. j don't know why l should,
though She plays a wretched game
at bridge My husband says she did
MT seem to him to have common intel
lgence He was her partner last
Thursday at Woolton's and he says
never again for him. Her paper on
Lowell at the club-yOu were there,
weren't you? No? Well, it was aw-
full. ! could have done better myself,
and | don't pretend to know anything
about literature. | suppose read
about as much ias most people, and AL
that sort of thing, don't you know, but
what I mean is that / don't make any
pretensiOns. Have you seen that new
hat she's wearing You ought to. It's
an EXPENSIVE hat. but the worst look
ing thing you ever did see. The most
hideous shades of purple, and with
the complexion she has-well, you can
imagine."
She's very quiet. isn't she? Rather
reserved. l think"
yes. and I hate that sort Of wom-
ans said the caller in the green
broadcloth. she sits and let's you do
all the talking and looks at you as if
she was just taking it all in and-yoJ
heard about Mrs Brandon and her
husband. didn't you?'
II don't remember to have heard
ANYTHING particular about them late
IT," answered the hostess.
"Therei" said the woman in green.
she said she supposed everybody
knew that. I knew perfectly well they
were trying to keep it hidden. Mrs.
Brandons uncle is in an insane asy-
Ium and either his mother or her
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-05
cAurloNARY WORDS.

There is no economy which is likely
to prove more costly than that when
impairs in the least the efficiency OF
the fire department of q city.
There has been recently organized
at New Haven a Fire Prevention as
ISOLATION whose purpose tits TO pro-
mote the care and attention to the
removal Of debris which causes spon-
taneous combustion or furnishes
ready pile for a spark or carelessly
thrown match.
They raise also the question Of hav-
ing all cities equipped with hydrants
Of the same kind so as to make assist
auce possie.s in time Of need, as oS
vital importance and worthy of the
most thorough investigation.
such an association may prove to
be very useful in any community.
The Meriden Record, commenting
along these lines, inquiries:
rs there any actual need for so
many instances of rotten hose in the
fire departments paraphernalia? Is
there no way whereby this danger
coaid 10 avoided?
at a recent IRE the hose burst in
50 many places that the time IN get
ting q stream on was materially IN
creased A minute at a fire may mean
the loss or the preservation Of prop
erty.
1T would seem as II frequent ex-
admission Of the hose would at least
reduce the danger to a minimum"
The Bulletin has noticed that Chief
stanton IS ever contending for uni
form hydrants and dependable hose,
and II IS a mistake not to keep the
fire department equipped TO meet any
emergency and in a condition to prove
satisfactory under the most trying
circumstances.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-05
BLANKETS AND BED QUILTS

Good. warm bed clothing, never be-
fore sold for such little prices.
1914 Blankets. slightly imperfect,
value 75c-SaIe price Age.
ia Blankets, slightly imperfect,
value $1.25-SaIe price 93c.
la Blankets. white or gray s1.39
from $175-S1.4e from s198.
ia White Wool Blankets, S24e
from $3.50 - $3.4s from $500 - s4.3s
from $500.
Fancy Plaid Blankets, ia, all
wool, $685. from $500.
Felted Goods. s2.95 from sS.75.
Comfortables. 79o from s1.00 - CSC
from s1.25 -$1.29 from s1.50 - 14e
from $1.75 - $1.7s from $500 - $1.95
from $3.50.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-05
INSIDE TIE APPROPRIATIONS.

It is always gratifying to the tax
payers Of the state to find that a
committee has completed its work
and Is able to return a balance to
the state treasury.
Connecticut's jamestown exposition
commission has rendered its final re-
port to Governor Woodruff, showing
that it expended $64,669 and has left
a balance Of $3.50.
Considering the size Of the appro-
priation and the show made, it is
questionable If any state could have
done better. Under the circumstances
it would not have been surprising had
there been a deficit and because of
this IL rebounds all the more to the
credit Of the commissioners.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-05
JOHN COLLINS HOMECOMING.
The Young Man Who Was Convicted
of His Fathers Murder Ten Years
Ago.


John Collins is at home. The young
man who was convicted of the murder
of his own father ten years ago to-
night returned to Topeka last night,
looking more than ten years older, his
form somewhat more slender and his
face, once full and rudy, thin and
emaciated. The last few years which
Collins spent in confinement have told
ON his physique.
There was a large crowd at the
Union Pacific depot when Collins ar
rived, but there was but one or two in
the whole crowd who knew that the
famous ex-convict was on the train.
Collins was accompanied from Lansing
By his stepbrother, Grant Meade.
Neither his sister, Miss Grace Collins,
who mas been the hardest worker in
his behalf during the time ne was con-
fined in prison, nor his stepmother
were at the train to meet him, as they
did not know when he would reach
Topeka.
John Collins was the first passenger
on the train. to aight and was off al
most before the train had come to a
full stop. Meade followed him. A State
Journal reporter alone recognized Col
Inns but he refused to be interviewed
in his haste to reach his home. Collins
carried the same suit case which he
took to Lansing with him ten years
ago, also a large French horn which
he used when he played in the prison
band The picture of his father was
tenderly packed in his suit case.
Collins and his stepbrother made
their way to a Gao which was in wait
ing for them and a fast drive. soon
brought them to the residence of the
family at 1.011 West Eighth avenue,
where the family was reunited for the
first time since the famous trial.
Arriving at the Collins home, John
tenderly embraced his sister and step
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-05
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
At Both Horns Of a Dilemma.

Mr.. Editor:-The Bulletin states, of
course correctly, this morning. that
1909 began on Friday and will close
on Friday-a lucky year, surely!
1t may be Of some interest to name
the remaining years Of the present cen
fury CATER 1900 that win have the
same coincidence. They will be 1915,
1926, 1897, 1943 1854, 1865, 1871, 1882,
1898, 1893
There will have been twelve such
occurrences during this century,
counting in the present year to make
the twelve.
A man was born on a Friday at the
commencement of a year and has lived
during the time required for the last
seven of these occurrences and is hop
ing to live to witness the conclusion Of
the eighth.
How old was he on Jan. 1, 1909?
G. II. TALCOTT.
Norwich, Jan. 4, 1909.
MUSTl =.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-05
Ready-made Sheets and
Pillow Cases

Pillow Cases, regular 15c quality
Sale price 121kc.
Pillow Cases, all sizes, regular value
25c-Sale price 1876.
Bleached she4ts, acc from soc - ACC
from Sc
36-inch Unbleached Cotton, 10 yards
for 47c.
S6-inch Unbleached Cotton, 10 yards
for 74c.
3s-inch Unbleached Cotton, 10 yards
for 1910 yards for 93e.
Short lengths 1914 Unbleached
Pequot Sheeting, regular SAC value
Sale price pic.
All Feather Pillows, fancy tick, reg
ular $3.50 value-saIe price $225 a
pair.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-05
JUDGE cRAMER LIKELY TO WIN
Middlesex Candidate for Assistant
Clerkship.

As the contest for the various posi-
tons in the legislative assembly for
the session Of 1899 is drawing to a
close, there Is considerable specula-
tiOn as to who will be the successful
candidates. As there IS no aspirant
for the speakership from this county,
interest is centered on the assistant
clerkship Of the house. Judge Charles
w. Cramer of Portland is said to have
the solid support of AIiddlesex county,
and the greater part Of the other coun-
ties, with the exception of Windham
county, which is claimed to be for
Sabin s. Russell, a resident of that
county 1t has been customary to have
a lawyer fill this position. and, as one
of the candidates is a newspaper man,
and another, although a young lawyer.
has just been admitted to the bar this
year, Judge Cramer, who has been a
successful practitioner of law for the
past five years, is said to be the logical
candidate.
Windham county the home of an
other candidate. has George f. Human
as clerk Of bills. Middlesex county has
not had an assistant clerk since Austin
Brainerd Of Haddam held that POSI-
tion, % years ago, and is without ques-
ton entitled to it. 1t is generally be-
lieved that these facts viii bear great
weight i'm the contest and that the as
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-05
KitChenWare Department
main Street Store-Basement)

main Street store-Bcsement)
Special sale of Turquoise Blue
white Lined Enamel Ware at about
one-half regular price.
AZ 20 cents
IL and 2-quart Tea and Coffee Pots.
4-quart Covered Sauce Pans.
2 and 8-quart Berlin Kettles.
4, and 6-quart Sauce Pans.
4-quart Duchess Kettles.
3, 4, 5, 54z and s-quart Preserving
Kettles.
2 and S-quart Berlin Sauce Pans.
At IS cents
7-quart Berlin Kettles.
7-quart Duchess Kettles.
1O-quart Preserving Kettles.
14-quart Dish Pans.
3-ouart Cereal Cookers.
7-quart Berlin Sauce Pans.
Sail Soap-sale price IA for $50.
Dutch Cleanser-4 for 25c.
Csc Clothes Line-sale price lie.
CSC Alarm Clocks-sale price 73o
each.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-05
tseeond Floor)
Phenomenal Price Cuts
In WOmGn'S and Misses
0uterWear
HIGH oUALITY-LoW PRICES

HIGH QUALlTY-LoW PRICES
Women's black MORE effect Petit
coats, tailored finished, strap seams,
value s9c-Sale price 55c.
Women's extra fine French Satteen
Petticoats. trimmed strap bands, others
in Near Silk, scalloped edge, values up
to $1.50-SaIe price csc.
Women's Waists, colored and white
Sale price see.
Women's Wrappers, dark and me-
dunn colOrs-Sale price 7ec.
Womens Waists, miscellaneous lot
consisting of silk and lace, scarcely
two alike, values $3.50 up to $5.ss-
Sale price $500.
Womens Dress Skirts, black, blue
and mixtures, in a variety of styles.
values up to $6.O0-Sale price $3.50.
Womens Stylish Suits, long and
short coats, variety of colors, values
up to s17.5O-Sale price $1,000.
Womens very fine Long Coat Suits,
newest style. handsomely tailored
values up to $25.0O-Sale price $3.50.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-05
Extra Events in
Ribbon Department

500 yards 3-inch All Silk Taffeta
Ribbon, in all desirable shades. regu-
lar 19c quality - Sale price 12Iao q
yard.
300 yards of Warp Print Ribbons,
new patterns, at sale prices.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-05

The Park Orator-Oh, We f1inty
hearted scoffers! Is there nothing
that will touch your worldly hearts
What can I do to move you? Voice
from the Crowd-Pass the at round,
uv'nor-Ulustrate Bits.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-05
COKSetS

One lot Of Girdles. extra quality,
sizes IS to rs, regular SOC quality -
Sale price zee.
Women's Corsets, medium bust, long
hip, four hose supporters, extra Hual-
ity Of contille. sizes IS to 80, regular
price 75c-Sale price Acc.
S1O0 Corsets, medium bust, long hip
and back, extra quality Of contille,
four hose supporters, sizes IS to 30,
regular S1.00 quality-SaIe price 69e.
Chudrens Bonnets. Goats, Furs and
Sweaters at greatly reduced prices.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-05
HASKELL BLACK SILKS

Quality and wear guaranteed. This
includes every desirable weave, such
as Messalines, Peau de Cygnes, Peau
de Sole. Fable, Louisines, Satin
Duchesse, Etc. These will be offered
at special low prices during this sale.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-05
Hand keYChiefS
At Clearance Prices

A trife mussed, soiled and slightly
| imperfect.
Women's and Children's unused and
trihe soiled Handkerchiefs, in plain
and embroidered styles-st Clearance
prices; Six for 11o-six for 19o.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-05
Muslin Underwear Dept.

Women's Dressing Sacques, German
flannel, assorted patterns, value SOC
and 75c-Sale price 39e.
Dressing Sacques and Kimonas, ST.
and S125 value-Sale price 7ee.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-05
Government in Hayti.

Congress has recognized the new
government in Hayti. There may be
time to get the notification there be-
fore another revolution.-New York
World.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-05

sistant cIerkship will come to Middle
sex county and that Judge Cramer will
he the choice Of the caucus. which VIII
be held on the evening Of Jan. 5, 1903,
a the capitol in Hartford.-Middle-
town Sun
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-05
Printed FOuIard Silks

Made by Cheney Bros, warranted all
silk and satisfactory to the wearer.
They are in small, neat designs and in
every desirable color-Sele price only
39c per yard.