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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29
ABSTRACTS OF TITLE.

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of Title prepared or con-
tineed to date covering any real es-
tate in the county. Prompt and ac-
curate service at reasonable rates.
Rock Island Title & Abstract COM
pany; ]. j. Ingram, president; w. J.
Sweeney, secretary; 200-203, second
floor, Peoples National Bank build
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29
FOR sALE-LANDs.

FOR SALE-224- farm, good stock
farm, nine miles from city; will take
some city property in trade. Reidy
Z Bros. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29
FLORISTS.

HENRY GAETHJE - Proprietor Chip
pianock nursery. Cut flowers and
designs of all kinds. LIIy store, 1907
Second avenue Telephone ITO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

II. J. TOHER & CO-Brokers, Daveh-
port. Stocks, grains, provisions, cot
ton. Private wire to New York and
/. ChicaRo omces, les Main street. TEL
i ephone <o1 49,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29
EDUCATIONAL.

STENOGRAPIIY-and Rapid Shorthand
taught afternoon and evening at the
Villa de Chantal. New phone $500,
old west 347
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29

WANTED - Land agents, to join us.
The Kansas City, Mexico & Orient
railway now has a complete line
through Kansas, Oklahoma and a
portion of Texas, opening up a new
and rich territory, comparatively I'M
developed. An immigration depart
ment is now being organized. and
active, reputable land agents are
wanted. Act quick. Write F. A.
Hornbeck, land commissioner, Kan
SaS CITY, Mo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29

IF YOU WANT to buy. sell, trade or
rent anything, engage help or secure
q situation, the Mail and Journal Is
the one paper in Moline that can do
1t for you. Mail and Journal wants
are popular, and Mail and Journal
per word is the price to all alike:
cash in advance; two-cent stamps viii
do Evening and Saturday Mail and
Journal Moline, Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29
LAUNDRIES.

HOME LAUNDRY - Family washings
only; work called for and delivered
Miss A. Couch, prop. 1919 Twelfth
street: old phone west Sh2-LL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29

FOR SALE-Cheap, two select pens of
Leghorns, both white and brown, some
score 80 points; great layers; also the
finest Plymouth Rock cockerels I'm
America: Ringlets and Bradley strains.
Good chance to improve your stock.
Must sell for want of room. Apply
to j. w. Roche, 1921 Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29
LODGE DIRECTORY

Masonic.
TRIO LODGE. NO. 81, A. F. & A. M
Il Meets in stated communication
~ on the first Thursday of each
NJ month. ]. w. Houder, W. NJ.
William B. Petit secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29

FOR SALE-At a bargain, seven-room
house, with furnace: one lot and an
South Rock Island, on Ninth street;
must be sold within 30 days for ST.
500, or rented at so per month. In
quire of ]. S. Camblin, South Rock
ISlanl, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29
MISCELLANEOUS.

WHY not try novelty card signs? Ex
perience unnecessary. Sample outnt
and our sign book with nearly 300
illustrations, 25 cents, postpaid; Just
the thing for the merchant or agent-
Habben & Co., 332 Chestnut street, st.
Louis. Mo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29

to learn barber trade,
and take positions waiting our grad
yates; short time required, constant
practice furnished; scholarship in
cludes tools instructions .demonstra-
tions, examinations, and diplomas ;
write for catalogue. Moler Barber
college, Chicago, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29

FOR SALE-SiX-room house, with barn
and garden; lot 90X149; nice for chick
ems and fruit or garden. If you want
a pleasant country place in the city.
this is it Located on Thirty-second
street and Sixteenth avenue. Price,
S1,SO0; one-half cash, balance easy.
II. X. Walker, agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29

MRS. g. W. MILLER, Masseuse, 1906
Fifth avenue; electric vibrator and
vapor baths, body and facial massage,
hair and scalp treatment, shampooing
and manicuring; body massage a spe-
cialty. New phone $3.50. Hours, 10
a. m. to 10 p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29
mAssAGE AND ELECrRoLYs1s.

MASSAGE given at the homes. Super
nuous hairs permanently removed
with electric needle. Treatment Civ.
en- at homes unless otherwise desired
Address Miss A. NJ. Kittridge, lois
Perry street, Davenport, Iowa. OLD
phone. 3136.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29

FOR SALE-Five-room cottage, newly
papered; lot 55x132 feet; good barn
chicken house, well. cistern, city wa
ter and all kinds of fruit trees; ga:
on street ready to connect; will sci
- at a bargain if taken before Marcel
/; $1,450; party leaving city; good in
veStment; rents for SIS per month
1919 Twenty-ninth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29

FOR SALE-Kitchen range and Il gas
stove. both in good condition. In
quire at ia Tenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29

FOR SALE-An eight-room house on
Fifteenth street, opposite park: only
built q few years and is well con-
structed. with splendid stone founda-
ton; owner built for a home, but has
moved to Pacific coast and has made
a very low figure and wishes to sell
this month; will take $4,000, with as
phalt paving all paid. II. X. walker.
agent, under Rock Island National
bank.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29

FOR SALE-A fsixrroom house, about
four years old, with reception hall,
furnace, bath, electric light, gas, ce-
ment walk in front; owner has NOV
ed from city and needs money very
much; has made a sharp cut in price,
and will consider selling on time if
buyer could make fair payment down.
III. *. Walker, under Rock Island Ma
tional bank
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29

to qualify for paying
positions as railway firemen. motor
men, mail clerks; many openings;
practical instruction at low cost.
Write for free catalogue. State posi-
tion desired. The Wenthe Railway
Correspondence School, Freeport, Ill.
Dept. 539.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29

FOR SALE-Cheap, nice level lots, Ask
l25. corner Twenty-seventh street and
Eighteenth avenue, facing Long View
street car track. Also for sale or
trade, one acre lot, with new seven
room house. Terms to please pur-
chaser. Inquire of Il. Thonn, SO
Twenty-eighth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29

FOR SALE-Fox terriers 10 weeks old,
for 50 apiece. Inquire at II. Schoeve's,
Twenty-fourth street, South Heights.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29

FOR SALE-A gas range, nearly new.
in good condition, cheap. if taken at
once. Inquire of w. S. Hill, Hen
bricks street, South Rock Island, or
phone, 5215-F
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29
FOR Observation-Disclosures.

FOR SALE-Seventy windows. cheap. i
taken at once. Inquire at 1884 Fift
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29

FOR SALE-One of the incest and larg-
est homes on Nineteenth street; n
corner lot, with plenty of room for
two or more houses, if desired. Is on
asphalt street, with paving paid, and
is one of the best constructed houses
in the city. Conditions are such that
property is offered at figure that is
interesting. II. X. Walker, agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST AND FOUND.
LOST-A white bulldog, with brindle
spot on one eye. Finder call west
S27-Y.
LOST - long red pocket book with
name Frank Mahn in gilt letter.
Finder return to the George White
Buggy company and receive reward
LOST-In Rock Island on Bridge line
car or in Davenport, a silver belt pin
set with topaz Finder will be re-
wardcd for it's return to Argus office
lady'S pocket book on Fifteenth
street the morning of Jan. %, con-
tanning 81, may keep the money ii
they will return the purse with the
other cont ents to 933 Seventeenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29

BENEFITS Insurance Asency.-Fire
life, accident, health and plate glass
real estate and loans; second floor
Safety building. Office phone west
S96. Residence phone 736-K. Open
Wednesday and Saturday nights
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29
FOR RENT-RoOMs.

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms for light
housekeeping at 307 Third street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29

FOR RENT - Nicely furnished room,
with all modern conveniences, at 1890
Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29
EXPRESS, STORAGE, EUs AND CAB

ROBES EXPRESS COMPANY-Furni-
ture moved, packed and stored. Bus,
Main office, 2410 Third avenue. Old
phone 537 and 900. New phone 515S.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29

RELIABLE STORAGE-On first floor,
also manufacturer awnings, tents,
wagon, covers, etc. Tents for rent B.
Roessler & Co, 209 Fifteenth street,
opposite the court house. Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29

WANTED-Agents, $50 a month salary,
and furnish rig and all expenses, TO
introduce poultry and stock powder:
new plan; steady work. Address
Bigler company, X-900, Spring field,
Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

FOR RENT - Office of two rooms, over
Grotjan's drug store, suitable fol-
physician. T. j. Medill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29

EwERT & RICHTER Express and
Storage company, having uneQualed
facilities for moving, storing, packing
and shipping household goods, and
can quote reduced freight rates to
Pacific coast and other points. Write
or call. Office and warehouse, 1922
326 East Fourth street, Davenport.
Iowa Telephone sos.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29

WANTED-High school boy with BIZ
cycle to work a few hours each day.
Apply at Rock Island Panterium
Club. 1861 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29

FOR SALE - Five-room cottage, with
either one or two lots; Will sell house
and one lot for $500, or will sell
both at $1,S00; will consider some
discount if bought before March /, as
parties wish to move to farm. ii. X.
Walker, agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29

FOR SALE-Forty lots in our new adj
ditions; 40 sold with IL new houses
erected on same; prices. of lots from
$500 to $500; terms, S25 down, with
I'VE years for balance. Old phone
759-K. E. w. Robinson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29

FOR SALE-One acre of land, four
room house, large chicken house acre
fenced in with chicken wire; barn,
well. cistern, fruit trees of all kinds;
1919 Twenty-seventh street. Tele-
phone $50. three rings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29
INSURANCE..

T. COX-Real estate and
insurance. Loans a specially. Best
fire companies represented. Your pat
ronage solicited. Phones west %, and
new 5172. Office at court house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29

WANT ED Agents SIS per week paid
one person in each county to handle
S. Ziegler Company, Como block, Chi
cagO, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29

FOR SALE - At a bargain, 1-3 acre
lot, with five-room house, large barn.
and other buildings located on Ninth
street, South Rock Island. Inquire Of
William Schaarmann, real estate and
insurance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29

LOANS ON REAL ESTATE SECURITY
at lowest rates. Ludolph & Reynolds
lawyers, Buford block, corner Seven
teenth street and Second avenue
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-31
MONEY SOUGHT FOR
 BRIDGE APPROACHES
Real Estate Owners Dis agree Over Proposed Dis continuance of Laurel Avenue.

The aldermanic street committee at its meeting, last night, voted to in- clude in its acquisition to the tax board. this year, a request for money to fill in and prepare for the ap- breaches of a new bridge to cross the Pequonnock river from Grand street extension to Arctic street on the east side of the river. The bridge must be built in the next few years prob ably by the proceeds of a bond issue which the next session of the legis- iature will be. asked to authorize
 Percy Anderson was given permis- sion to extend over the building line for 50 1t, in Gregory street. The pe- tition was opposed by John Stevens. the letter carrier at the last meeting of the Common Council. MT. J. Jor- dan of the firm of Miller and Jordan appeared in favor of the discontinu- ance of Laurel avenue, northerly of Wade street His firm has laid out a large plot of land, with lots run ming in an opposite direction. Henry Setzer who owns land north of the Miller & Jordan property opposed the discontinuance- M. J. Jordan ma de MT. Setzer a proposition whereby MT. Setzer would have rights in a pro- posed layout of Jackson avenue if he would give up his opposition to the continuance MT. Setzer said he would want some time to consider the proposition The committee postponed action upon the matter pending a set clement of the question.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-31

to Chambers and that the latter turn ed his back and did not answer; that he informed Chambers that he had spoken to him and that the latter had answered, "I don't have to an- swer you unless I want to-"
 Last night before the commission CTS Chambers said that he had his back to the chief and did not hear when he spoke the first time.
 The case of Callman J. C. Sullivan of No. Engine company charged with missing alarms of fire was de- ferred until the next meeting of the board and his case will probably be the first to come before the new commissioners.
 The resignation of c. F. Greene of No. Engine company was received and accepted. Hoseman Aaron Hughes of No. 5 Engine company was transferred to No. 1 Engine company and Thomas Flanagan was trans ferred from No. 1 to No. 5 company. Flannagan is the carpenter of the de- pertinent and a great deal of his work brings him to the department's shop in Middle street
 Fireman J. Miller of No. Engine company was transferred to No. l Chemical Go. to fill the vacancy made by the transfer of Fireman Chambers. The remainder of the meeting was dtvoted to making up the budget of the commissioners for the coming year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-31
Pop Lyons Has Rung
 Down Last Curtain
Stage Manager in Local Playhouses for Quarter of Century Dies Toady.

James H. Lyons. one Of the pest known theatrical stage managers in the country. for quarter of a century come cted with the local theatres in that capacity. and an accomplished decorative painter, died at his home, 344 Fairfield avenue. early this morn ing after a short illness. While in testinal obstruction was the direct cause of death. lead poisoning is be- ,ieved to have brought on his illness This he contracted while painting. MT. Lyons death followed closely upon that of his mother. who died at his home three months ago.
 .'Pop'' Lyons. as he was best known in the theatrical profession. was gen. orally regarded as among the most proficient practical stage carpenters A native of Bergen, N. J., he came to Bridgeport with his parents at an ear er He soon acquired the skillful stroke of the decorator
 His practical knowledge of carpen- try and his skill with the paint brush made him an invaluable man about the stage. and he became stage man. ager at Bunneh's Park City Theatre, now Poli's Theatre. over a. score of years ago. When the Hawes interests acquired both the local playhouseS. he took charge of the stages of both thea tres. and later when E. c. Smith took over the legitimate theatre. he chose that playhouse and remained there under changing manage ments.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-31
FIRE BOARD ASKS $lOO,OOO EXTRA
 FOR COMING YEAR
Extraordinarily Heavy Bud- get Laid Gut Last
 Ev.n.ny.

The fire commission held its final meeting last night and passed upon the budget for the fiscal year of 1eOe- 10. The total acquisition Is for S267,- 625, or about $1OO.0OO more than was allowed last year. The request las; year was for s19s,O5O of which the tax board allowed $169,s5o.
 Some of the things the additional money is asked for is to pay the fire men the $23,0 salary increase voted them by the common council; s20.O0O to install a new manual fire alarm system; S1.O0O to add to S1,50O ap- propriated last year for engine house site in Ninth district; $12.000 to erect engine house in Ninth district; $6,500 for automobile hose wagon to be To- cated at No. engine house pending erection of e house in the Ninth dis trict when the automobile wagon could be placed there; $s,Q0O to erect a store in John street for the storage of hay, feed and grain.
 The commissioners believe. that a great deal of money could be saved if the department could buy all of it's feed at once and make it's own de- liveries to the various engine houses.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-31
OBITUARY.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Mar garet Callan was held this morning from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. John Andres. 15S Frank street at s.30 and from St. Patrick's church at 9 o'clock where Rev. Father Picker celebrated the high mass of requiem. Alter the service a duet, Thy Will Be Done" was rendered by Miss Jes- sic Murray and Miss Anna Lee. There vas a large attendance of sorrowing relatives and friends and a beautiful display of floral offerings. The pail bearers were James O'Neill, James E'arI ell. Daniel Guilty. George flag gerty, Daniel Mccoy and Bernard Lee. The interment was in the fam fly plot at St. MichaeFs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-31
POLICE BOARD
 CONGRATULATES
 ITS MEMBERS
ONLY FOUR CIGARS MISSING IN LOT TAKEN IN RAID ON M- PERIAL CLUB AND INvESTIGA- TION IS OFF.

Commissioner James H. Kershaw said at the last meeting of the present Board of Police Commissioners. re- gardinx the report that the policemen had appropriated cigars and drinks which had been seized in a raid on the Imperial Club Dec. g. that there were but four cigars taken and they were at rolice headquarters No action was taken upon the report of the mat ter.
 Commissioner George E. Hill report ed that James P. Kelly. watchman at Vincent Bros coal yard. who is not a voter and wanted to be a special pa trolman, had been sworn in by him. President Hill said that he had an opinion from the city attorney that a man might be a special patrolman even if he is not a voter
 After a few routine matters had been settled a mutual congratulation society was formed. President Hill thanked the other members of the board for their cooperation with him in the work of the department Com missioner James J. Hurley moved that he and Commissioner kershaw extend a rising vote of thanks to the retir- ing commissioners. Hill and Judge Thomas C. Coughlin- After this Com missioner Coughlin said a few kind words and the meeting adjourned sine die Cigars were passed.
 The appointment of Edward kiley to the special police force was not dis cussed Commissioner Hurley couldn't t see his way clear to vote for Mir. Riley and 10 make the last meeting of the board a pleasant one the subject was not referred to- MT. Riley will be on deck at the first meeting of the new board.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-31
FOUR FIREMEN ON TRIAL; ONE GETS
 WALKING PAPERS
TWO OTHERS ARE FTNED-TRIAL
 OF FOURTH IS POSTPONED.
Several Transfers of Men Are Effect ed to Locate Them in Fire Houses Nearer Their Own Homes


 Charles Sharpe. member of No. I Engine company, was dropped from the fire department last night for missing about 30 alarms during the past year. Fireman Sharpe has been a member of the department for near ly 20 years and for many years was q member of No. 2 Truck company. When the truck company was made a permanent company throughout Sharpe was transferred to No. En- zine company which is nearer to his home in Grand street The dismissed member is the carpenter for the Con- uecticut Breweries Co. and his work takes him to every part of the city to work about the saloons the com pany is interested in and many times he has been out of the hearing of the tower bells.
 William Fick. member of No. 2 Truck Co., was fined two weeks pay for being absent without leave. Flick walked into the chemical engine house on December 16 and informed the chief that he was sick and was going home The chief told him that his company was short handed and to send for the department physician and if he said he was sick enough to go home he would be excused. Flick said he was going home anyway and the chief told him that if he absent ed himself without leave he needn't come back until he had seen the commissioners. Last night Fireman Flick appeared before the commission CTS and said that he was so sick that he did not know what he was saying.
 Fireman Arthur Chambers of No. Chemical engine was fined four days ray for insubordination. He was alst transferred to No. Engine company so he would be nearer to his home in East Bridgeport The insubordi- ration for which he was fined was his refusal to answer when spoken to by an officer.
 The chief reported that he spoke
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-31
K. of c. Chapter to Entertain Many at
 New Years Reception

At the club rooms of Bridgeport Chapter K of C.. tomorrow a New Years reception will be held from o'clock until midnight Music will be played by the K. of c. orchestra and lunch VII be served. Arraneements have been male for the undertaking on a broad scale.
 The chapter embraces members of all five local councils of the Knights of Columbus. and several hundred wis itors are expected. The house com mittee is in charge of the reception. Its nnembres are City Engineer Msurice F. McKe1na, Attorney Henry F. Shan ron. E. F. McGovern. M. D.. Frank OPrien and A c. Bowen.
 Tonight the board of governors of the chapter will hold a meeting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-31
DISABLED STEAMER
 TONED INTO PORT
Especial from United Press !

New York. Dec. 31-It Is believed ir shipping circles here today that the Southern Pacific Line passenger steam CT Excelsior is in tow of the Clyde Liner Comanche and will arrive ir New York in a day or two
 A wireless message was received al the offices of the Clyde line last night from Captain Watson of the Com anche. stating that he had come across the Excelsior. broken down and drift ing helplessly. 70 miles north of the Diamond Shoals Lightship. off Cape HatteraS.
 not the Comanche was standing by the Excelsior. but shipping men believe Watson has passed a line to the dis abled vessel and Is trying to bring her into port
 No further messages have been re- ceived here today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-31
INCENDIARY FIRE
 CAUSES SMALL LOSS

Fire apparently of incendiary origin caused daIraFe of S200 in the rear of a saloon at 336 Pine street owned by John Timok. at S o'clock last night. The flames bsDke out in a closet where soaking utensils are stored. and they worked into the rafters before the fire men had them under control.
 Two hours later a fire in the apart ments of A. Koseminsl1v at 166 Penn broke street. the second floor of a three story house. damaged the build ing and contents about $200. The structure is covered by insurance
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-31

to take the stage management of road companies. also to take charge of the stages of metropolitap8 8heatr es. but he preferred to rerna1n in this clty| Seven years ago he suffered a fall from a ladder leading to the fly gallery. and had not been in the best of health since. His end came suddenly. for hs was not seriously i'll for more than a few days.
 Surviving him are Mrs. Lyons son, John F., and a daughter, M Another son. William. died fe< ago He was electrician surviving son IS an elk1 the absence of his fatl charge of the stage. Der of Live Oak Cam w. and Bridgeport He had a host of fri trical profession and of his fellow empl throughout the city