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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28
Years End Sale of Made UP Rugs
i'm Carpet Sizes. Prices Less Than
the Value of the Carpet

UST from the these twenty made
from the short lengths Of the best selling patterns Of tapestry
and body brussels carpet high We like to take
thing the odds and the these have
been priced sell for considerable than would have for
the carpet bought by the yard nothing of the cost of
making.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28

size; $17.20 value, special. ...... 1920
One rug of ten wire tapestry, 9x13 in
size; S20.80 value, special--- 80
Two rugs of ten wire tapestry, 9x12 in
size; 5000 value, special ....... $13.4O
Two rugs of ten wire tapestry, 9x12 feet
in size; $500 value special 80. 1920
One rug of ten wire tapestry, 9x12 in
size; 1920 value, special $1,000
One rug of ten wire tapestry, 9x11 feet
in size; $40 value, special. 49,. $12. 40
One rug of ten wire tapestry, 9x12 feet
in size; $500 value, special. -. $1,000
Two rugs of ten wire tapestry, 69x9-7
in size; Sl1.40 value, special. $500
One rug of Administer, S-3x1O-6 in
size; $26.25 value, special. 81 .25
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-22
BRANCHES FOR
THE LIBRARY
Proposed in Annual Report of
Librarian, Submitted with
Boards Statements.
PRESENTED TO COUNCIL
Suggestion of Children's Department
is Also Made--Total Circula-
ton Given rs 66,922.

In connection with the annual re-
port of the library board, submitted
to the city council last evening, the
librarian, Miss Ellen Gale, in her re-
port, makes several important rec
concentrations. She suggests that a
room in the library building be
equipped for the exclusive use of a
children's department, and also the
establishment of branch libraries.
Miss Gale in commenting on the pro-
posed children's department calls at
tention to the crowded condition OF
the reading rooms, and suggests that
the new department would make the
library more attractive and more
beneficial for the children. The IL
brarian proposed that carefully Sc
lected collections of books be placed
in two of the school buildings some
distance from the library. This, she
suggests. would serve the double pur-
pose of making n larger circulation
possible, and of bringing to the at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-22
ANSWERS EVERY CALL.
Rock Island People Have Found that
This Is True.

A cold, strain, a sudden wrench
A little cause may hurt the kid
neys.
Spells of backache often follow.
Or some irregularity of the urine
A certain remedy for such attacks
A medicine that answers every
call.
Is Doan's Kidney Pills, true spe-
cific
Many Rock Island people rely on
it.
Here is Rock Island proof
Phillip Schikan, 1920 Fifth and a
half avenue, Rock Island. H., says:
Il have taken Doan's Kidney Pills
off and on for six years and from
my experience, | consider them the
best kidney medicine in existence l
suffered from q weak back and there
was dull, dragging pain through
my kidneys and sides. | was often
so bad off that | could hardly get up
from a sitting position and | was
caused no end of annoyance by irreg-
ular passages of the kidney secre-
tiOHS- hdNiHS loan 5 hiuney flliS
recommended to me. | procured a
supply from the Harper House phar-
macy and their use completely re-
moved my trouble On a few occa-
sions since when severe cold has
brought on an attack of backache, /
have taken Doan's Kidney Pills and
they have never failed to give the
desired relief"
For sale by all dealers Price SO
cents. FosterMilburn company. Buff
alo, N. Y, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-
and take no other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-22
PORTABLE HOUSE
FOR CARE OF SICK
Equipment for Visiting Nurse Asso.
citation Is Secured Through Eff
forts of Mrs. Rosenfield.

, There is being erected today at
Forty-fifth street and Eighteenth ave
nue. a portable house for tuberculosis
cases, donated to the Visiting Nurse
association by Rock Island ladies'
through the. efforts of Mrs. Julia Ros-
enfield. The house is large and screen
ed on all sides and of the most modern
type. 1t is, put together with pegs and
can easily be moved to wherever need
ed. The house for the present will be
occupied by mother and three chill
dren who are under the care of the
visiting nurse. Miss Margaret Giles.
The house will be great aid TO Miss
Giles in her care of tuberculosis pa
tients, and she feels most grateful TO
all who have contributed in any way
towards it, and especially towards Mrs.
Rosenfield for her efforts. The follow
ing ladies contributed to the house:
Mesdames Il. w. Hurst, $40; Minnie
Potter, So; Theresa Fries, So; James
Conner, So; F. w. Bahnsen, $5; Phil
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-22

tention not only of the children. but
of their parents, the good things to
be found in the public library. This
branch library idea is in operation
in many other cities of this size. and
Miss Gale is of the opinion that it
could be developed here with good
results.
Gives Statistics.
Some interesting figures are CIV
en- in the report. 1t shows a total
circulation during the year of 66, 922
and of these 53,12S volumes were
borrowed for home use, while 1884
were for reference use and were not
removed from the building. March
showed the highest circulation, a
total of 7.462 books being borrowed
while the average monthly cifcula-
tion was 1915. Many gifts to the
institution were reported. The sum
of 81 ,53SS0 was spent for new books
during the year The fines collected
amounted to $1S5.23.
The librarians report shows 6S9
new borrowers cards issued during
the year, making a total registration
of $500, deducting 60 cards can
celled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-22

Alderman McNealy, several of the
aldermen protested that McNealy was
lot Keeping his promise to be good and
secure authority before having such
" Crl done y Alderman Fricli and Al
derman McNealy became rather per
sonal when Alderman Frick declared
that he for one would not stand for
McNealy's methods any longer. The
lnayor explained that the bill was one
incurred about eight months ago. The
hill, on the suggestion of Alderman
Lawler was referred TO the finance
committee and alderman of the Sixth
ward
Cost of Printing.
Alderman Ellinwood introduced a
resolution. action on which was de.
| feFred till the next meeting, to in
struck the mayor and clerk TO adver-
| t.se for bids ON all city printing and
| advertising. except the publication Of
The official proceedings of the council.
The official proceedings in three pa
rers cost the city $500 a year The
other printing. according to figures
submitted by AID arman Ellinwood. cost
last year the following amounts al
lowed to the different papers: The
1 Argus, $1,035; Union Printing COM
lpaffy, $1,170.G5: Volks Zeitung, S435
II was pointed out that the big. items in
| the printing are. election notices, and
these are governed by state law. Last
Iyear these notices cost something
over $500 in each of the two papers
which were given the printing und 81
the statutes. The bills also included
1.-THE publication of the specifications NJ
the proposed filter plant Alderman
lEllinwood seemed of the opinion that
he should be able to regulate the
for their commodity. 1t is merely an
iother of his hobbies. and apparently
The hasn't looked into the matter very
iciosely He should be reminded thai
The city was doing business for sew
Ieral years before he became a membe,
lcf the council. and is likely to con
tinue at the old stand long after he
is forgotten. The examination OF
printing accounts is of course not OBJ
llected to by the publications. since
the matter is. largely controlled by
law.
Light ON Fountain.
The fire and light committee was
directed to replace the light on the
drinking fountain on Flatiror
square, donated to the city by the
National Humane alliance Tine
light has been broken, and has no.
been burning for some months. III,
committee in this connection will in
lvestigate the question of the fiamin:
: arc lamps, not only on Flatiroi
square, but for illumination abou
the city hall, and on Seventh avenue
boulevard, and possibly in the parks
Next. on July ;.
: The next meeting falls on July 8
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-22
Count the
Pennies

The little things that count are
the pennies. The nickels and
dimes that most people don t
count in their expenditures are
the ones that waste your dol
lars. Place your dollars with
this strong bank for Safe-keep-
ing and the accumulation of
interest. Our financial stand
ing is of the highest, and we
offer exceptional advantages.
We invite you to open an ac-
count with 81 or more.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-22

when the official celebration of the
Fourth win be held The aldermen,
IA the suggestion of Alderman Lawler,
agreed to meet and adjourn to Tues
day evening, July G. In order to be
legal, the meeting July must be N
adjournment from July ;, the regular
meeting night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-22

Mitchell, S.; Frank Mixter, So; T.: b.
Davis. So; w. H. Marshall, S.; HIS.
Cable, S.; L. Simon, SIS; o. Huber.
$40; a. Mosenfelder, So; j. De SILVA,
S.; T. H. Thomas. So; ]. R. Kimball,
So; j. f. Rosenfield, 81; total, sos.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-29
FREDERICKSBURG, VA, SATURDAY 90 1909
MEMORIAL DAY At BOWLING GREEN

The Bowling Green Chapter oi the
United Daughters oi the Confederacv
VIII observe June the third as memorial
Gay, IL having been also planned to con
Ter crosses on that day. All members
ana friends oil the chapter are cordially
lnSted TO participate In these solemn
The meeting will be held at the Court
House square at three O'Clock. where the
conierTing oi crosses will take place. To-
getner with some short addresses and
sweet songs The Chapter and its fr,snds
VIII then proceed to the Cemetery 10
place vrsaths aud flowers on the graves
OF our noble heroes.
The members OF the Chapter arr ear.
nestly requested to donate ten cents each
on that day towards building the l..
monument at Arlington. The Chap'er
VIII be grateful to all those who are In.
ciined TO contribute like amount to
that worthy cause.
committee OF three Young ladies'
Misses voolfolk, Anderson aud Collins
VIII solicit the small contribution from
The members Of the Chapter. The giving
TO the cause by sympathetic friends is Of
course. optional with them.
The members OF the Chapter. and IN
terested friends, are requested to bring
howers and evergreens and assist IN the
making Of wreaths on the afternoon Of
6he 3nd as well as on the morning % the
Bird.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-29
FARMERS INSTITUTE STEAMER
Meetings To Be Held Along the Rsppshsnnock
luna eth and 5th.

The special agricultural steamer over
the Mary land, Della ware 4 Virginia Rail-
way Company steamer line. RapDahan-
mock River, June 4 and 3, 1909. In the
interest OF Increased agricultural develop
ment oil the Rappahannock River terri.
tory and cooperating with the Virginia
state Department OF Agriculture, the
Nd. Del 4 Va. Ry. Co. will provide the
steamer Gratitude on which farmers In.
stitutes will be held at the places and
time below indicated and will be ad.
dressed by:
Hon. g. W. Koiner. State commission.
er OF agriculture.
Prof. 8. B. Heiges. on "Improving the
Corn Crop Without Cost"
Prof. Brainard OF the State expert.
ment station, on Butter Making on the
Farm"
W. W. sproul. on Potatoes as a
Money Crop"
t. G. Johnson, OF the Norfolk truck
experiment station, on Trucking" etc.
To avoid delay. those interested are
requested r, to be on hand at time OF ar.
rival OF steamer.
The special steamer Gratitude will
leave fredericksburg, Friday, June 4,
1903, at a. IN. Arrive at Port Royal
at 8 a. m, leave at 1915 q IN.
FOR the convenience OF the King George
people, the steamer will touch at Port
Conway $50 a. m, take them over TO
Port Royal, aud return them to Port
Conway immediately after the meeting.
Arrive at Leedstown at 11:45 a. m.
leave .. m; arrive at Laytons at 1:15
p m, leave at 2:30 p. IN arrive at Tap
pahannock at p. m, spend the night
leave Tappehannock Saturday, June 3,
q a. IN arrive at Sharps at Z 30 a. m.
leave at $40 a. m arrive at Burtons
Urbanna creek, at 1915 q. IN leave at
ll:3O u m; arrive at Irvington at 1890
2. m, leave at ? p. m arrive at Mil
Greek at 1891 p. IN, leave at 4:45 D. m.
All are invited.
Willard Thomson,
Vice President aud Genl Manager
t. Murdoch, g. +. &P. A.
W. ID. Scott. Agent, Frederick sburg. Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-29

Dewitt's Little Early Risers, the famous
lttle liver pills, small, gentle and sure
Sold by Goolrick's Pharmacy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-29
TUCKER AND MANN
BOTH CONFIDENT

Mr.. Tucker said Wednesday: 81 have
been through the Southwest and have
been down 20 Aiddlesex In the last few
days. and found conditions all that I
could have hoped for or desired. Reports
are coming to me from ali parts OF the
state and they are growing better and
better each day. Not a thing has hsppen-
ed In the last six weeks that has NOT
come my way. They are toppling over
one another to get into the band
wagon
Judge Manu- have great confidence
In what my friends tell me and IA what
they write me, said the Judge. They
know more about the conditions and the
Indications than | could possibly obtain
by visits and short stays. They write 10
me and their approximations are OF A
character that leads me to the conclusion
that when the returns are in the people
oi Virginia will have spoken In no uncer.
tain manner and that the nomination
Will be mine"
Both candidates attended the Confad-
crate monument unveiling at Warwick
c. II. Thursday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-29
PRICE, 8 CENTS
FAULTLEss PRESCRIPTION
No Remedy iz Stomseh Distress and IaSzss.
tlnn so Perfect

A scientific prescription for dyspepsia
put up 10 small tablet Iorm and called
Mona Is making thousands OF quick
and lasting cures throughout America.
There is no stomach disease (even ca
tarrh OF the stomsch) that Il is not
guaranteed TO cure. and Goolrick's Phar.
macy has so much iaith 10 Ms-o-na Tor
stomach disorders OF ell kind shat they
VIII refund your money Hit does not
cure.
Mi-o-na, the faultless prescription.
stops sour stomach. belching OF gas. d..
tress after eating. heartburn, bilious
ness and nervousness.
IL is well worth q trial to any reader
OF this paper who suffers from any
stomach disturbance. IL contains In
greoients that not only give relief but
that act on the stomach so beneflcially
that In short time the fiabby, tired out
walls OF the stomach regain their
strength and activity and can perfectly
digest any kind OF food without aid.
Try hi-o-na Tor q week: misery will
change to happiness; despair to hope.
dull eyes TO bright and you win yourself
wonder why you suffered so long with
such a remarkable prescription at hand.
And only 80 cents for q large box at
Goolrick's Pharmacy, and at druggists
everywher
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-29
MAY QUEEN

The May Queen. which came of Tues
day afternoon on Mr.. J. Z. Rowe'slAwn.
was a success In every way.
The Queen. seated on a flower covered
throne, with her court, consisting OF
gaily dressed children, made a beautiful
picture.
The dance around the May pole was
decidedly attractive.
The children were trained by Miss
Blanche Edmonston, who l. very gifted
along that line.
Mr.. II. w. Garner kindly furnished
the plane which was used aud Mr.. X A.
kishpeugh loaned one oihis best graphic
phones, both of which added greatly 20
the interest OF the occasion.
The ladies OF the various committees
wish to thank their friends, young and
old, Tor their generous assistance in max
ing she entertainment q success.
Quite neat sum was realis d for the
cause of Home Missions in the Baptist
denomination.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-29
EPISCOPAL COUNCIL
Or. lloyd c0sdIutu to Bishop eIh,on.

The council OF the North Virginia
diocese OF the Episcopal church, at is
session at Leesburg Wednesday night.
elected the Rev. DIR. Selden A. Lloyd. of
New York, secretary OF the foreign mis-
sion board, coadiutor to Bishop Gibson.
DR.. Lloyd was chosen on the first
ballot
IL Is not known whether DR.. Lloyd
viii accept.
The Rev. Everett Meade resigned as
secretary, and the Rev. = l.. Goodwin.
oil Fairfax, was chosen. The following
are among the standing committees an
nounced
Bruce iund-The Rev. John +. Coleman
aud james Ashby.
Diocesan Missionary Society-The Rev
q. Otis Meade and Robert Beverley.
Parochal repOrts-The Rev. J. Ii. Dick.
inson, the Rev. J. b. Turner, Georg,
Jackson, and l.. A. Kellar.
New parishes The Rev. Ell. Good wiz
and Judge A. W. Wallace.
Bishop Gibson, iD bis annual address
paid tribute TO the memory OF the lat.
Joseph Bryan, Of Richmond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-29
HYOMEI

cures catarrh or money back Just
breathe it in Complete outfit. inciuSir-
inhaler 81. Extra bottles 5Oc. DruRgiste
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-29

Miss Margaret Douglas Gordon. Of
Staunton, daughter OF Armistead c.
Gordon. lawyer and poet, q student
at Stuart Hall, has won the Colonial
Danes prize Tor Virginia for best essay
on some phase OF colonial lie IN Virginia.
Her subject was "A Colonial Home"
The prize Is $40 IN gold.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-29

Like crystals fair OF morning dew.
Your complexion now can be,
IL you take this good advice:
Drink HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea W. l.. Bond
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-29
MRS. NAUMANE BROWNS HERSELF

Mrs. Cilinda Naumann, vile ofC. L.
Naumann, committed suicide Tuesday
night by drowning In the PlankatAnk
river at her home at Turks Ferry. near
Saluda lll-health was the cause.
Nothing was known OF the tragedy IN
til her husband awoke Wednesday. miss
Ing her from her bed. Her body was
iound about noon In the river not far
from her home.
Mrs. Naumann was thirty-fve years old.
She Is survived by her husband and two
children.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-29
BRIDdEwATER KILLING co.
vs.. POWER co.
The Case HAS Been NTuad SInes tuesday a.
Noon

The case OF the Bridgewater Milling
corporation We. the FredericksburQ
Power Co. occupied the attention OF
the court here with Judge j. f Mason
presiding ON Tuesday Mr.. Charles T.
Meredith, OF Richmond, OF counsel for
Milling Co spoke for siI hours. He was
followed 10y Mr.. h. W. Anderson. of
Richmond, for Power Co.. 10 speech OF
one hour. Judge A T. Erpbrey spoke
Wednesday six hours for the Power Co.
IL was expected that Judge A. l.. Holla-
day, who is in the case and present.
would close for the Milling Co but he is
indisposed aud Mr.. Meredith made
the hnal argument in his place. The
case was then submitted to Judge Ma.
son ior decision. which will be rendered
In the next ten days. The questions to
be determined are the rights OF the Pow.
er Co and Bridgewater Milling Co. un-
der deeds OF 1S5G and 1873, Involving
the rights OF the Power Co. TO build the
new dam, now In process OF construction.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-29
BRISTOL WINS

Exc pt for the knotty question Of what
shall be done with the Hines memorial
project, the Virginia Grand Lodge
Knights Of Pyth.as. practically con
cluded the business OF its snAusl session.
at Newport News. Wednesday.
Bristol was chosen as the next place
OF meeting, and ell the old officers were
ne elected
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-29

Dulls the scythe OF Father Time The
electric spark goes through every part OF
your body, bringing new life and hone
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea brings
beck that feeling OF by-gone days 35
cents, Tea or Tablets. W. n. Bond
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-29

Its wonderful power goes to the seat
OF your trouble, vitanses, strengthens
every part OF your body. There's moth
ing just as good; HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea never fails. 81 cents, Tea
or Tablets. W. l.. Bond
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-29


AT SUFFERED for twenty-six years
! with bladder and kidney trouble,
and being advised togive Peruna a trial,
! did so, and am thankful 10 say that
eight bottles OF PeTuna andthree bottles
of Manalin entirely cured me OF that
trouble, and am as well as ever Mira.
w. w. LamAster, sI27 McAtee Ave.,
Louisville, Ky,
Catarrh Causes Kidney Disease.
Catarrh Is a frequent cause OF kid
ney disease. The pelvis OF the kid
neys, as well as the tubules, is lined
with mucous membrane, and Is there
fore subject TO catarrhal congestion.
Sometimes the cAtarrh is so slight as 20
cause no attention. Other times IL leads
up to very serious conditions.
Any remedy capable Of mitigating
the catarrh is much more RATIONAL
treatment than to give pslliAtives that
only relieve the patient Of one or more
disagreeable symptoms.
IL is claimed for Peruna that IL is An
internal systemic catarrh remedy, and
reaches the cAtarrh in whatever organ
IL happens 70 be located.
al was cured OF severe attack Of in
fiammation OF the bowels by taking Pc
runa. l am glad TO recommend Peruna
10 any ne."-Mrs. } J. Eross, 55s
Water ST., San Antonio, Texas.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-29
HON. W. A. ZONES TO
DELIVER ADDRESS

Congressman W. A. Jones viii deliver
the annual address OF Randolph Macon
Academy, at Front Royal, Thursday
night. June ard.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-06-08
BIRMINGHAM.

Birmingham.-Mi Lizzie McMil-
len spent Friday and Saturday in Fair
field with Miss Eta Miser.
Miss Bertha Hill Of Libertyville
spent Sunday with her aunt, Mrs. Cor.
don and attended the Memorial serv.
ices.
Miss Lizzie Robinson of Burlington
visited Mrs. Harley Graham the lat
ter part of the week.
A son of John Donald, four miles
east of town, died Friday night and
was buried Sunday afternoon in the
Smith cemetery.
Mrs. Peter Jeffrey, west of town.
was reported dangerously i'll last week
for several days.
Mrs. Cora Moss of FIT Madison came
up Saturday and spent Sunday and
attended Memorial exercises.
Miss Zoe Harness, who has been
living in Burlington the past two or
three months, returned homo Satur-
day.
Mrs. Ed Stout of Martinsburg is Wis
iting at the home of M. e. Stout.
Miss Inez Clark, who has beer
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-06-08

Tuesday for their home in Omaha. As
superintendent of the city schools
Professor George will be greatly miss
ed and socially himself and wife filed
place in the community that cannot
readily be taken by others.
Mrs. Helen Potter of Creston is Wis
iting in Abba this week.
Miss Beulah Long is visiting j.,
Melrose. She will return home next
week
Miss Fern Hartsuck has gone to
Charming. Texas, to spend the SUM-
mer vacation with relatives.
DR.. and Mrs. Eschbach were in Of
tumwa the first of the week.
The United Presbyterian church
foundation is being put in but the
rainy season has retarded their work
till it will be the first of the year be.
fore they will get the building com.
pleted
The summer school Of the Abba
business college commenced this
week. Quite number have entered
the school,
The teachers of the public schools
have all returned to their respective
homes.
Mrs. Mary Duncan has returned
from her visit to Chicago.
The library board of trustees held
a business meeting in the Office of the
library last Monday evening and voted
among other things to give the librai-
Ian two weeks of vacation with full
pay.
The high school juniors gave an
entertainment for the benefit of the