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The San Francisco call., 1909-12-30
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
MYSTERIOUSLY VANISHES
Jurist Ties Team to Fence and
Disappears

QUINCY. Dec. 2s.-Justice of the
Peace c. H. McHager is mysteriopsly
missing He went TO farmhouse yes
terday morning to buy some hay tied
his team to a. fence, closed the deal,
and has not been heard from since. His
team remained at the fence. A large
lumber of persons are searching for
him.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-30
SACRAMENTO TO HAVE
ASSISTANT ENGINEER
Givan Resigns to Work for
Rock Crushing Concern
| Special Dispatch TO The Gull

Especial Dispatch TO The Gull
SACRAMENTO, Dec. 29.-Assistant
City Engineer A. Givan has rendered
his resignation to Mayor Clinton L.
White. Givan resigns to become su-
perintendent of the rock crushing plant
of the California building material
company at Niles. He has been en-
ployed by the city. for the last six
years. A successor to Givan will not
be named until Mayor elect NJ. r. Beard
takes office.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-30
TWO COUNTIES. COMBINE:
FOR NEW FREE BRIDGE
Will Span Sacramento River at
Meridian
Special Dispatch % The Cali

MERIDIAN. Dec. i2s.-A petition is
being circulated: and signed generally
throughout Suffer and Colusa coun-
ties for free bridge across the Sacra
will be built jointly by Sutter and Co
fusa counties. The petitions come be-
fore the supervisors Of the two counties.
Monday.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-30
DEATH MAY RESULT
FROM BLOW OF FIST

FRESNO. Dec. ga. d. Rossell is
in the county hospital unconscious and
little hopes are entertained for his re-
6own nv r. V King at Coalinga last
Sundsv and it is feared that his skull
Is fractured. King is in the county jail.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-30
DREDGER HITS SNAG
AND SINKS IN RIVER
Big Machine Used to Build
Levee Is Wrecked
lSpeeiol Dispateh 10 The Colll

SACRAMENTO, Dec. 2s.-The big
dredger San Francisco, owned by the
California reclamation company, sank
ia % feet of water in the Sacramento
river near Freeport Monday, following
a collision with a snag. A big hole was
torn in the bottom of the dredger The
dredger cost $4,000 and has been used
in building the levee. The loss will
be considerable.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-30
SUCCUMBS TO WOUNDS
INFLICTED MONTHS AGO
[SpeeiaL Dispaleh o The Calll

STOCKTON, Dec. 2s.-Morris Shee-
han died yesterday from complications
resulting from knife wounds inflicted
last summer by William Cline. Shee-
han recovered from the first effects of
the stabbing, but recently suffered
relapse Cline is now serving a FIVE
year term in San Quentin for the Of
fense.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-30
ELOPERS ARE MARRIED i
ON SUSPENSION BRIDGE
Ceremony Planned on Second
Meeting of Couple !.
TSoeoiiaI Di,ooIch 10 The Call

lSpecIdl DEpoich 10 ne Ndul
PLACERvILLE. Dec. ga mar
riage on the suspension bridge across.
the American river at Pilot HILL fol-
lowing an elopement, is the romantic:
ending of a case of love at first sight:
Mccoy MalcomA of Pilot Hill is the
bridegroom and Lula Cain of Gait
is the bride. They met Thanksgiving
day at Elkgrave. The bride visited.
friends in Pilot Hill last week where
they met for a second time. The
eIopenent and wedding followed.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-30
FARO DEALERS SAFE
LOOTED BY ROBBER
Their Money Disappears Be-
tween Saturday and Monday
ISoeoioI Diseoich 10 The Cali

tOpecIdt Dspdich 10 ne &otii
JACKSON, Cal. Dec. 2e.-The faro
dealers in the: saloon of Green & Son
were robbed of $500 Sunday night. it
has just been learned. The money was
placed in the safe when the. game
closed Saturday night. 1t was gone
when the saloon opened Monday.
There is no clue.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-30
General Committee Enlarged

r. W Dohrmann followed Scott with
the suggestion that the committee
should be enlarged TO include many
men not connected with Its member
shin at the present time, and made the
motion that the chairman name a COM
fnittee ofethree to nominate 30 members
Of the general committee on WAYS and
means. 10 compose a directing commit
ice in charge OF the outline Of organiza-
lion. The motion was carried and r.
~ Dohrmann W. J. Dutton and Leon
Sloss were appointed to prepare the
nominations to be reported at another
meeting Of the ways and means com
1nittee on Thursday afternoon, Janu-
ary g..
Arthur r. Briggs added TO Dohr-
4nann's' suggestion that the ways and
,oaNns committee should be enlarged
the amendment that the original nomi-
,atine. committee of six should be au-
tborfzed to secure representation on the
committee from every county in. the
state. through the commercial organi-
cations Of the various counties.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-30

Facts you ought to know about
our methods of shoe selling:
We are placing before the San
Francisco public the strongest ar
ray of $3.50 values ever shown
here for men and women.
Our assortment comprises the
best obtainable, both for style and
workmanship. Being made by
manufacturers of national reputa-
tion and backed by our liberal
money back policy. the high stand
ard of these goods is guaranteed.
Were we to name the makers you
would aptly term ours "A Shop
of Famous Shoes.
AT $3.50 the pair we offer you
all the new as well as staple styles.
such as Black Suede. Patent Colt.
Gun Metal Calf. Vici Kid and
Ian Calf. which are shown IN
Button. Lace. Pump or Oxford
styles.
A new pattern that we wish to
draw your attention to IN particu-
lar is the high cut. slant top button
boot. made In Gun Metal Calf.
medium pointed toes. short vamp.
perforated tip and vamp to match.
extended soles and Cuban heels.
This style usually made only In
higher grades.
Our Price $3.50 the Pair
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-30

Continued from page I
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-30
For Men

Those who are Interested In
comfortable shoes will find our
Normal the ideal, built on a
foot form last true to the anatomy
of the foot. giving the maxi
mum of ease. Made In Patent
Colt. Velour Calf. Vici Kid and
Tan Calf. IN Blucher. Lace or
Oxford styles. The pair $3.50.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-04-08
GREEN 3. sTRATToN
Highly Respected Resident Died at
His Home Recently.

Green b. Stratton. aged 50 years
died at his home in the Green Noun
tain Valley district March 26. He
leaves one son, Mortimer Stratton of
Kalamazoo, Mich and one daughter,
Mrs Emma Stratton with whom he
has made his home. He was well
known and highly respected by his
many friends.
The funeral was held from his home
on Tuesday afternoon, March Both, at
2 o'clock, Rev. Philip Schuyler, rector
of the Episcopal church officiating.
The bearers were Frank A. Evans,
Hermon Bugbee, Edward DEMO, A. E.
HOLSTER, Milan DEMO and Leslie Car
rier. The interment was in the Green
Mountain cemetery.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-04-08
TIE Trouble with II.

An enl sted mai: at the post at Fort
Leavenworth was not long ago ordered
to the range for the first time for tar.
get drill. Out OF q chances the new
conner made never a hit
"Oh, you dub" exclaimed an Off
GER standing near You've missed the
target every time What's the mat
teri"
We'll. sir" answered the recruit,
nonchalantly, the only reason can
think of at present is that the person
who set up my target hasn't placed II
in a straight line from here '-Har.
per's Weekly
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-04-08
Two Million Bottles

of Perry Davis Painkiller sold every year.
This wonderful household remedy stops the
pain of sprains burns or bruises. 1t relieves
rheumatism or neuralgia. II cures colds,
cramps, collie, diarrhoea. There ought TO be
bottle on your shelves just now, ready for
the first sign of trouble. The new size bot
tie is 35 cts. and there is also the SOC. size.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-04-08

WILHELIMINA:
Better use Gold Medal Flour.
YoLANDA
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-04-08

cold Medal Flour makes the whitest
bread. SYLVIA
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-04-08
Natty Creations in Boys and
Children'S Suits

All the new fabrics and styles in
Russian and Sailor Blouse, Junior Yoke
Norfolk, Taft Double Breasted Norfolk
and Double Breasted Knickerbocker
Pant Suits; very special offerings for
Eastertide at $498, $5.75, So so, $500
10 $1,000.
Very special value offered in lower
grade suits at $2.98, So. so and and So 90.
Base ball and Bat, Glove and Catching
Mitts or Stills free with suits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-28
QUICKLY GETS MAN
AND STOLEN SILKS
Chief Eckhart Picks Up Fred Mar
shall for Theft at Des Moines-
Cigar Is His Reward.

Chief l.. V. Eckhart of the police
force effected neat piece of work
yesterday afternoon in apprehending
and capturing a man who had stolen
a quantity of fine laces and oriental
silks valued at $1,000 Fred Marshall
was the man taken in by the chief and
his victim was E. Ebelan of Des
Moines. The robbery occurred We'd
nesday night about O'Clock and the
thief left Des Moines for this city at
once, arriving here at 3 O'Clock in the
morning. Yesterday afternoon about
2: 30 the local chief was notified of the
ROBBERY by means of the long distance
telephone and he started still hunt
for the man at once. He was fortu-
nate enough to run onto his man in
side of half an hour and although the
description supplied him was very
incomplete, he made no mistake ana
at 3 o'clock he had the man wanted
and secured the stolen goods. The
owner of the Stuffs was so pleased at
the recovery of his goods in such
short order that he presented the chief
with cigar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-28

buried under the debris in the cellar,
md Mr.. Clusters daughter was found
infiersa stove in the cellar. It is said
that one OF. the three painters in the
house was blown out into the yard
when the wall gave way.
Neighbors rushed to the scene. and
promptly took the injured from the
wrecked building, and secured medical
attention for. them. 1t could not be
learned today just how serious the in
juries sustained by the victims of tho
accident are. but it is not thought that
any fatalities will result
Damage Is Heavy.
The property damage is difficult II
estimate. The building was a large
fire farm house, and conservative es
Inmates place the loss at between
$4,000 and $4,000, The building is al
most an entire loss, and the furniture
and household goods were greatly dam.
aged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-28
BOARD OF HEALTH
DIVIDES WORK
Subtlepartments to Handle Contag.
ious Diseases, Nuisances, Foods,
and Sanitation Formed.

A meeting Of the board of healtl
was held at the city hall last evening
and the plans under which DIR. A. N
Mueller, commissioner of health, ex.
poets TO work during the coming
year were discussed and approved
At the suggestion of DR.. Mueller, the
following subdepartments of the
board were formed; division of con-
tagious diseases, division of food
stuffs, division of nuisances and di-
vision Of sanitation. A pos card
SYSTEM for reporting contagious dis
eases was adopted and cards of diff
ferent colors for different diseases
,.ill he furnished to the PHYSICIANS
The division of foodstuffs will en-
large the laboratory at the citSsiall
and make periodical teStSef milk
ice cream and foods. SnbdeDartments
will have their special duties also.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-28
CLASS WILL HEAR
HON. VIM. JACKSON
Craftsmanship Students of Y. M. G. A.
to Banquet Tuesday Evening"
Program of Toasts.

The program for the banquet which
is to be given next Tuesday evening
to the craftsmanship class of the Y. NJ.
c. A. has been prepared and it takes
in a number of short addresses by the
members OF the class. HE. Van Duzer
who had charge of the class, will act
as POSTMASTER for the evening and will
call on the following speakers for
toasts as follows:
The Retail Salesman-C. f. Ander-
son.
The Wholesale Solicitor = C. w.
Gutzwiller.
Character An Asset in Business
Fred Rauh.
The Insurance Man-F. S. Van En-
burgh.
Credits and Collections-O. w. Cow
den.
The Special Salesman-H. e. Her.
peiinck.
Preparation for Salesmanship-H.
w. Snouse.
The closing number on the program
is to be an address by Hon. William
Jackson, whose topic is to be "The
Young Man in Business Music
throughout the evening will be fur.
nished by an orchestra.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-28
PERSONAL POINTS.

Mrs. w. ID. Lowery left today for
Miles City. Mont, to join her husband
who has taken up his residence there.
William DeMuth has arrived from
the Panama canal zone on his annual
vacation, which he will spend with his
sister, Mrs Charles e. Case.
John T. Warren, press representa-
tive of the Wallace Hagenbeck shows,
reached the city in advance of the az.
gregation this morning and paid his
respects to the newspapers.
Mrs. Elizabeth NJ. Haynes left to-
day for Kewanee to attend house
party at the home of her nephew q.
w. Bean, and the commencement ex-
exercises, niece, Emma Blanche Bean,
being one of the class.
DR.. Charles E. Kahlke, formerly of
this city now of Chicago and who
spent last Sunday in this CITY. l,as
been called to Washington. ID. c.. in a
case of consultation. He was accom-
panied by DIR. Swan, also of Chicago.
Miss Ethel Daugherty sailed for
nome on the Lorraine of the Trans
Atlantic Steamship company, last
Saturday and is due in New York
today or tomorrow. She will prob
ably reach Rock Island Monday. Miss
Daugherty has spent the past two
years In Paris. studying piano, mu-
sicai composition and French. She
has availed herself to an unusual de-
gree of the musical privileges Of that
center of art.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-28
B0WsFl I
IN MOURNING
sorrowing Friends of Justice
Scott Gather to Pay Their
h Sad Tribute.
HIGH OFFICIALS ATTEND.
Members of Supreme Court, Bar As.
sociations, and knights Tenn
plar Present.

Aledo, H., May 2s.-(Special)-
day was the saddest day in the history
of Aledo, and the whole city was in
mourning while people OF all walks OF
life gathered from all parts of the
county and adjoining counties to pay a
solemn tribute to one of the most
respected and best beloved men, in
this entire section of the state, Justice
Guy C. Scott of the supreme court
Flags were at half mast on the court
house and other buildings, and bust
ness was generally suspended during
the afternoon in honor of Justice
SCOTS memory. In the stores and
business houses were announcements,
in mourning, with the following in.
Scription:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-28
w. w. Wilmerton's Farm Near
Presumption Is Scene Of
Serious Accident.
PROPERTY LOSS is HEAVY
Crash Comes When Lamp Is Taken
Into Cellar to, Find Leak in Pipe
Walls Blown Out.

An explosion of the acetylene gas
lighting plant in the house on w. w
Wilmertenss farm near Presumption
about s: 80 last night almost completely
wrecked the house and caused more or
less serious injury to eight people. The
house is occupied by Bert Wilmerton,
but he was not at home at the time of
the accident. Chester Custer, his s.
year-old daughter, and his 2-year-old
son; Mrs. Wilmerton and her baby; l..
N. Bourdeau of Rock Island, and two
painters employed with him in paint
ing about the farm, constitute the in
jured. Mr.. Bordeau and Mr.. Mielke
OF this city escaped with comparative
ly slight injuries. Mr.. Bordeau was
able to return home this evening. His
ankle was broken. The Custer girl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-28
HOUSE IS WRECKED WHEN GAS
LICHTINCPL LIANT EXPLODES---8 hurt


was severely burned about the face an.
body, and sustained severe cuts, and
one leg was fractured in two places
1t is not thought that her injuries wy
prove fatal, however. Her little broth
er was also severely burned and bruis
ed Custer, who is employed at the
farm, was somewhat burned and
bruised
House Is Wrecked.
A leak in the gas piping was the
cause of the explosion. The leak had
been detected, and some members OF
the household went to the cellar to in
yestigate. A lighted lamp was taken
to the cellar. The result was a ter
rifle explosion, which was heard for
miles through the surrounding coun
try, and shook the earth enough to be
felt at Sherrard
The house was almost completely
wrecked by the explosion. The floors
were precipitated into the cellar with
the people in the house, the south
wall of the house was blown out, and
the furniture was blown and scattered
about in every direction Fire broke
out after the explosion, and after it
had been extinguished the blaze broke
out second time 1t was promptly
eXtinguished again.
buried Under Debris.
The occupants of the house were
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-28
A. californian,s Luck.

The -luckiest day of my life was
when bought box of Buckien's Al
MICA Salve," writes Charles F. Budahn.
of Tracy. California. "Two 25c boxes
cured nae of an annoying case OF itch.
ing piles, which had troubled me for
gears and that yielded to no other
treatment Sold under guarantee a,
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-28
TO BE NEW SHERMAN HOUSE
Plans Drawn for Chicago Hotel Cost.
ing 50, 5OO.O

Chicago, May 2S.-Plans We're com
pleted yesterday for the new Hotel
Sherman. which is to stand on the site
of the existing Sherman house, at
Clark and Randolph streets. The new
building will be of Renaissance style.
Ia stories high, with basement and
sub-basement, and will cost, with fur
nishings, $2.5o0,O0O. 1t will contain 700
rooms. each, with private bath and
a running ice water fountain The
fountain is something new in hotel
equipment. The new College inn will
be in the basement and will seat 1900
people. The entire second floor viii
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-28
FOR AGED PEOPLE

We unhesitatingly and strongly advise
The use OF Rexall Orderlies in preference
to any other constipation treatment. We
so we'll know their value that We offer TO
return every cent paid us for them if they
tan to give entire satisfaction. They are
eaten like candy, are beneficial to the whole
system, do not cause any inconvenience or
gripping, and positively relieve the evils of
constipation. Two sizes, Ioc. and s5c.
THOMAS DRUG CO..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-28
WILL CONFIRM A CLASS

At German Methodist Church Sunday
-Epworth League Celebration.
AT the German Methodist church
next Sunday confirmation services will
rev. William Schoenig viii confirm the
,ollow the bible school at 8 o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-28

be devoted to three banquet rooms,
which will be so arranged that thay
can be thrown together and seat a to-
tai of 800 people There will be Ii
|stores on the ground floor, in addition
to the lobby Work on the new huill-
Ting will commence Sept. 1. and the
iotel will be completed about Oct. 1,
1910.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-28

and its citizens could not do enough
to show the great regard they had for
the departed justice and the former
mayor of the city. 1t was without
doubt the saddest day in Aledo's his
tory, +;
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-28

Rare values in trimmed millinery, for Saturday. 50
new models, worth up to $780, choice ST. 90
- 100 Fancy !ardineers, medium and dark colors 10,
II and II inch Sizes worth up to 1925, Saturday. Csc
so dozen Colonial Glass Water Tumblers Saturday
set of 6, 15c
10, II and IA inch Crystal Glass Flower Vases,
choice, 1Oc
Sanitary Wax Paper for wrapping cakes, lunches,
ETC.. "A large sheets, Saturday, &c.
Japanese Paper Napkins special Saturday dozen &c
inch White Wood Picnic Plates, Saturday dozen DC
ball hard wood Croquet Sets special Saturday 39c
All day, Ladies Csc pure white Jersey Ribbed Vests,
silk tape, 1Sc.
Boys and Chdren's long sleeve ribbed Shirts ankle
drawers and knee pants, choice all day, lie.
all day Poe
Olive. Holland covered Suit Cases. leather corners,
brass lock and catches, steel frame while Is last only
lb. bar pure CASTLE Soap, white or green 1Oc
Hutch Talcum Powder Vantine's make special 1sc
Floral Hatpns, Csc Saturday, 15c.
25c large plain Shell Barette Saturday 14c
Assorted Csc Belt Pins and Buckles, Saturday, Zoe
Embossed silk elastic Belts light colors handsome
), buckles, 39c..
IS Henistitchsd all linen Damask Lunch Cloths, one
yard square, Csc each.
As inch heavy 75c white Shirt Waist Linen SATURDAY.
per yard, 55e.
All Linen Handkerchiefs with hand embroidered
corner Saturday, IL &c each.
Laundered Embroidered Dutch Collars Saturday
13x14 inch Boston Leather Porch Cushions 25c
Fold1ng camp Stools wood tops, 19c
81 feet Lawn Settees, red or green with hard var
nish seats and backs 81 90
5oN6o inch Deltox Grass Rugs reds greens, browns
and blues 75c.
Womens stylish Tan Russia Calf Oxfords for Sat-
urday, $l6S.
Best 10c SIZE Tan Combination Shoe Polish pack
age, &C.
Womens Tan Isle Hose, pretty lace open work.
very special at 19c
Childrens fancy Parasols, each, 1Oc
Brass Curtain Rods with solid inside rod extending
from 20 to 40 inch complete each, &c.
80, dozen newest ideas in Ladies Neckwear for Sat
urdays selling Jabots, lace and embroidery trimmed
~ Dutch collars, values SOC and Doc
~ A day choice of fancy lace and ribbon stock Col
lars, Csc ones, Saturday Zoe
so and Csc Net Veilings, all coors and black
Saturday, 25c yard,
1900 yards of ribbons, dainest plain and fancy af-
etas satns ETC. worth to Csc yard to be sold Satur
yday at 3Sc 25c and 19e
U. S. Printed Silk Flags, fast coiofs .unmounted'
priced at $15O, $1OO, SOC and 25c 49,
Flag poles, hardwood with wooden truck ball and
hayard, IL it., 10 fl. and it. length 81 45 $125
and 92c.
This store will be closed all day Monday Memorial
Day Do your shopping Saturday
MUSICAL PROGRAM IN THE EVENING
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-28

class and preach short sermon to
the class. In the evening the Epworth
league will have its annual celebration
! for which good program has been
prepared.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-28
McCabe's
Specials for Saturday

Double S. & H. Stamps till noon Saturday in the
Glove, Gents Furnishings Millinery, Shoe, Cor
SET Ribbon Hosiery, Neckwear, Handkerchief,
Ladies' Waist, Muslin Underwear and Cloak and
Suit Departments