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Evening star., 1920-03-28
4O-inch Skirtings,
Easter HandkerChiefS

Women's
Novelty Colored Handkerchiefs, in all fast
olorS, at 18C each.
All-linen Plain Handkerchiefs, with Lilo
lch hem, very good quality, at 39c each.
A1l-linen Handkerchiefs, with corners en-
roidered with forget-me- and rosebuds,
8 3oc each.
A1l-lincn Handkcrchiefs, with small initial,
/ 2Sc each.
Handmade Duchess Lace Handkerchiefs, at
$50, S1z.00 to $500.
Mems
A1l-linen hand embroidered with white, also
olorcd initials, at 75C each.
Cotton Mercerized Handkerchiefs, with
attn stripe border, at 59c each.
Novelty Handkerchiefs. with woven colored
orders, fast colors, at soc each.
Crepe de Chine Handkerchiefs. in plain
olors and some with colored borders. S115
D $500 each.
Riddles
A1l-linen Handkerchiefs with colored fig
res embroidered in corners. 25c each.
Lace trimmed Glove Handkerchiefs at 29c
fch.
Boys Cotton Handkerchiefs, in all white
nd pretty pink and blue borders, 25c each.
Palais Royal-Third Floor.
Evening star., 1920-03-28
Girls Plaid Gingham
Dresses at $2.98

Bright-color Plaid Dresses
with solid color yoke and cuffs;
some have pockets; various
pretty: combinations. Sizes 6
to IA years. At $2.98.
Palais Rsyal-Dargain Basement
Evening star., 1920-03-28

Nomen's Union Suits, soc
Fine rib knit with tubu-
ar neck6and, low neck and
10 sleeves, tight knees.
Sizes 50 and 38. At SOC.
PaIais Royal-BarEain Base
Evening star., 1920-03-28
Special Basement Sale of
WOmen'S KnittedVeStS
7 for SOC

"Mi Samples" Knitted Vests, in fine Swiss rib,
E-shape bodice style Sizes SO to a. in white flesh
eolor Exceptional values for SOC
Evening star., 1920-03-28
Chair Cushions.
S1.85 to $3.50
The kamrass Comfy Cushions

The kamrass Comfy Cushions
See them in our Drapery Department
new for ease and comfort-a
tuffed Air Cushion. Made in leatherette
lack or tan. Specially adaptable for Offices.
lning-room chairs, summer furniture and
automobiles. Two styles, $3.25 and $3.50
+ each.
Bar Harbor Chair Cushions
Covered iii cretonnes. all tufted and re-
ersible- Just the thing for your sum- S1.85
her furniture. Special at. each.
Palais Royal-Second Floor.
Evening star., 1920-03-28
Printed Chiffon VOiles,
44C Yard

3S inches wide, i'll floral, Persian and
oriental designs. Just the thing for
cool wash dress. Good, useful mill
remnants; also some full pieces.
Lengths run from to 8 yards. At
44c yard
Remnants of Quality Dress Cling:
hams at 38c
27-inch Dress Ginghams-mil REM
nants, in variety OF checks, stripes,
as well as plain colors. Also printed
Light Percales, yard-wide; big variety
of striped and figured designs to choose
from. At 38c.
Fine Dress Ginghams, 81 Inches
Wide, at 55c Yard
In large assortment of all the
wanted plain colors and striped,
checked or plaid designs. All in pretty
color combinations. Fine for house
dresses and girls dresses. At ssc yard.
Evening star., 1920-03-28

Women's Stockings, 2
Pairs, 69c
White Mercerized Cot
ton, with Isle boot, high
spliced heels, reinforced
toes and soles. Sizes 81
to 10. 2 pairs, 69c.
Evening star., 1920-03-28
Imported and Domestic Face Powders

Coty's L'Origan and La Rose Jacquemi-
not S2.z5 box
Lentheric Bouquet du President Wilson,
at $500 box
Lentheric Atyche, at Sl.50 box
Violet (Ve-o-1ey) Ambre Royal at $3.50 box
Evening star., 1920-03-28

Beautiful crisp quality with a permanent
finish, in the following shades: Pink, Rose,
Lavender. Light Blue, Dark Blue, Green,
and Orchid, at $1.19 yard.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-06
Personal Points

Mr.. anl Mr.. h. leehnab q Ona-
h, Nebr., arrived oof1e1av nOgn-
ing 70 spend suyeeat Weeks q d.
home or Mr. md Nrs. B. Rachnan
~ Twolfth Strset.
Mr.. nnd Nrs. John Nlcoin, Of
Thirty-slghth street. ard EIGHTEENTH
|avennA have INT returned ffpm ,
weeks visit IN Chicago, whey6
they atteaded TIE HoeDo Show.
Villiem Buk1ms Sr., q 1914
sixth Btreet LIT this noon for Flor.
~, whsfs h win sDsnd Tie winter
months.
Mr.. and llrs. Nathan Harris Of
Els Fifth avenue. announce the
birth Of . daughter, yesterday.
Mr.. and Mn. -Ve9n W. Brinker-
hon Of s30h Ninth street, are the
parents Of . diughksr. born yes-
terday morning ct st. AAthony'a
hospital. This IL their second
daughter. Mrs. Brinkefho6 was
Miss Anna RAlston before her mar
rage.
Miss Lena PAIL Of 1910 Twenty-
sixth street sustained . badly
sprained ankle this morning when
she slipped on the porch Of be-
home.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-06

ufR Harry Z. Ystes, Formerly q
III Ci(y, Passes at Ago q
q YeoEk

Mn. Mary e. Yates. aged y,
widow Of Thomas Yltss. pioneer
plumber Of Rock Island. died at the
home Of hsr son. A. H. Yatss. IN 81
Louis 4 noon Sunday. Mr.. Yates
had made Rock Island Asr home
until two years ago.
Thomas Yates, who for many
years Conducted Z plumbing shop on
First avenue, died IN 1881. He was
prominent Id civic affairs and was
ID veteran Of the Civil war.
NfG Yates was born in st. Louis,
Aosil 20. 18lS. ShsImovsd to Rock
Island with her parent in 1862 and
had resided here until two years
ago, going from here to st. Louis.
On Feb. 20. 1866, she married
Thomas Yates. -
Surviving are, = daughter, Mr.. J.
Powell Of Illinois City. and two
sons, Alfred H. Of st. Louis and
Thomas Of this city. Those preced-
ing her in death were, her husband
and two daughters, Mrs. Sylvia Ben
net and Ellen Maude, who died in
infancy.
The remains will arrive Tuesday
morning. Private funeral services
will be held at the homo Of her SON.
in-lAw. William Bennett, 1903
Fourteenth-and-a-half street, Tues
day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock Rev.
W. LAEssex OF the Trinity Episcopal
church will omciate. Interment
Will b In Chippiannock cemetery.
The family requests no flowers.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-06

owing 70 Tie nav material which
has been prsssnfed to the consil-
efatioa d the judse. the ruling n
mot expected until tomorrow or
Wednesday. =
The several decisions which have
been discovered By Attorney Jebens
and which, are thought will have
N tmportent hearing upon the de-
cisiDn OF pdge Salingef in the
Drost case. were made refusing the
writ to the petitioner. The judges
handed down the verdict that lack
~ knowisdge a TIE law leading to
failure on the part Of the dsfsnd-
ant to Me IN appeal before the sx-
ptfation Of the time prescribed did
not constitute Sufficient grounds
foE the issuance Of the writ asked.
As this has been the issue raised
by both defending and prosecuting
attorneys. the declsion Of the North
Caroltna Judge has an important
hearing in the Dr0st case.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-06
LEIFERMANIHEADS
ODD FELLOW LODGE

Tho election Of bmcers was the
main business of the meeting Of
Rock Island encampment, N4 II;
l. O. o. F.. held last Friday oven
ing. Omcers were elected - fol-
lows:
Chief patriarch-H. W. Letter
man.
High priest-E. H. Shelley.
Senior warden-Ffank Kroven.
Recording SCRIBE. A. Reid.
Financial scribe-O. ]. Teissedre.
Treasurer-Joseph Mejerle.
Deputy for one year-ThomAs
Mclean.
Trustees for one year-Walter
Vance. Carl Losand, George Baker,
o. A. Anders and Carl Herwi9.
The next meeting Of the lodge
will be held Dec. II. Saturday,
Dec. Is. the members will put on
the royal purple degree and all Wis
ting members are requested to be
present.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-06
''ThREE-I' Will
II: keep CIRCUIT
Ne Change Decided Upon for MKT
II Season-Ehort to Form Now
BAN League Fan.

Chicago. Dec. s-Ths Thrse-I
scircuit will remain unchanged
next season. club owners meeting
here today decided after the Cedar
Rapids (Iowa) club decided to re.
main in tho circuit Efforts to
form an Iowa and western Illinois
league, With Cedar Rapids ~ Z
noclous failed. h :
1 Evansville lead the league last
hear in attendance, It was announ'
ced, with 63S43 paid admissions
Bloomington. Illinois. the pennani
winner, ran . close second with
k2,60e, while Rockford, Illinois, was
third with 6l,57&
! Those present Ct the meeting In
cluded Ryan Of Peoria, Charles
Goezler and Joe Dunno Of Bloom
sngton. Belden Hill Of Cedar Rap
Ids, John c. Leary Of Terre Haute
r. A. Austin OF Evansville, Warren
ellis Of Moline. DR.. Carl w. Mueller
pf Rock Island and Ira Bell Of Rock
ford.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-06
BEGIN WORK n
! HUGE SToRA&
TANK FOR q
Peoples Power Company -.
Construction Of New Geo.
- Twenty.tAird STR

Work on the constructio, !, !.
new gas storage tank with ! a..
ty OF 100000 cubic feeta a n. !
OF Twenty-third street, Roch ~,
was begun today by he -
roser company n The cost + r!
project will be approximatel, ~
600 and the work will BE- rr... ~ !
completion as rapidly a ecsSs.
permit, it 10 said.
Completion Of the new "a. =,
tying plant at Moline would ~ W
pleted in the course of the nv. !
or three weeks 1t was furths. y
IL estimated at $4,000. p'''''
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-06

Important decisions OF the SUI
preme court Of North Carolina in
. case nearly identical with that In
which Dan Drost ID seeking . writ
Of certiori from the Iowa supreme
court have been discovered BY
County Attorney Henry Jebens.
Following his discovery. Jebens Inn
mediately wired a brief to Judge
Ben /. Salinger, supreme court
Judge. before whom the petition for
the writ was placed BY Attorney J.
A. Hanley representing Drost last
Friday afternoon Ut Carroll. Iowa.
Decision. WAS expected today, but
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-06
OPERATORS And
| miners Differ
Joint Scale Committee May Reopeu
/! Anthracite Coal Wage Agree.
ment Made In Fall

! Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 6.-The
Joint scale committee OF anthracite
operators and miners. who have
Under consideration the reopenins
u the wage agreement entered into
early In the TALL met here today to
continue deliberations.
The mine workers we're not salts
fed with the award. declaring wage
Increases granted did not compare
With those given the soft coal MIN
&rs throughout the country and
flso that ditferentials existing be-
kHeen different classes, Of workers
we're disturbed.
The Operators and miners have
sea deadlocked over the interpre-
htion d President Wilson's com.
hunicati1n authorizing them to re-
ben negotiations The operators
lontended the presidents letter
nited negotiations to adtusting In
qualities while the miners claimed
qpsssids1t did mot intend d ~
~ s.; :! withiz sucA aAsssx
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-06
|LAU SPEAKER AT
NWANIAN MEET

Arnold Lau. principal Of the high
school, spoke at a meeting Of the
Kiwanis club this noon on the need
Of legislation to assist in the financ-
ing Of high schols. Otto Priester
presided as chairman. James
Maucker was the winner Of the at
tendanceship prize. A committee
was appointed for the nomination
Of the omcers and board Of COVER
nors. Resignation of Otto Hide
brandt was read and q reconsidera-
ton of the matter was asked of
Hildebrant, who serves as secre-
tary Of the organisation.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-06

Mems brown denim
heavy weight overalls,
with bib, suspender
back; &1.25. Jackets to
match $1.25.
Boys dress shirts
with collars attached,
made Of good quality
percale, $l.25.
Boys percale blouses,
sizes 6 to Is; light or
dark; $50 values for
Csc.
Mems work shirts of
plain blue chambray,
plain blue eheviot and
navy blue with polka
dot; your choice Sc.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-06

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Iogk fenfefiyuIy rlaanod fof IL
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Sn1 ~ not 49, rn6s, m ~.
s16esfion REORGANIZATION Tor Ist0r.
FAia 1snrs a anreeri..aas,v m !.
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lranfa : lesser CONGRATULATIONS. Il Il
flk~sv thar M 49, kriiSir~. nm
not a. - 6nr,n~ ths w. Ths
plsns n them are not ds6nits Vel
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-06
- CHURCH
COlllfANDR GAR.
POST Is VERY III.

n. Church. 1900 Thir-
Itch street, commander Of the John
Buford post, @. A. R.. II critic
ally i'll q e. Anth0ny's hosDital.
where he has been confined. An
thorities' ct The hospital stated late
this afternoon that Commander
Church had spent . poor night and
that his coalition was about the
same today.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-06

Furnishings Department
Mems unisn made
blue striped .overalls
with bib; SEC.
Mems union /, made
plain blue oevralls with
bib; $3.50. \
Men. heavy ''Phoe-
nix" quality sweater
coats in red and heath.
e.; sizes IS to Is; $500
values for $500.
High grade sweater
coats in maroon and
maroon brindel and
dark oxford combine
tons; = rel value for
$500.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-06
Just to Glance Over Our
Jewelry Department
Makes You Realize
That Here's the Place
for Christmas Gifts.

Ivory picture frames
from Sc up to $3.75.
Metal picture frames,
75c up to $500.
Wooden picture
frames, $3.50 and $500.
Mantel clocks rad
iolite) in mahogany en-
ish, $500.
A complete line Of loo
~; Iuovy dresser sets,
sharing sets and military
sets; also a lride uariety Of
separate pieces.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-06
OI.DTIMERS TO.
ENJOY SESSION
AT EIKS CLUB

! This is old-timers' night at the
Elks' club.
A special invitation to the "Once-
ksyear Bills" has ben sent out by
Exalted Ruler D. X. Brennan to be
bn hand and enjoy the splendid So
fial session arranged in their hon
pr. The night 10 for those who turn
but only once year.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-06
HOLD REVIVAL.

The Gospel Army Workers are
holding revival services ct I'll Third
avenue. The quarterly conference
will be held on Saturday. when
three persons will be oydained into
the ministry Of the gospel army.
The conference starts at 1885,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-06

72x80 Nashua plaid wool
finished blankets, have sold for
$8.75 pair, take them now fot
$3.50.
66x80 Nashua plaid wool
finished blankets; they started
the season for $7.59; this
weeks price, 1898.
72x80 fleeced plaid blankets
purchased in July to sell for
$3.50 now going for $2.9S.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-06

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present address n Heck i.sand.
whece she bad resides until nef
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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-06

Underwear:
Ladies' $2.25 Aeeced union suits; low
neck, no sleeves, ankle length; all size.
to 9, SLIPS each.
Mems $3.50 aeeced union suits; all
sizes; $3.50.
Mems $500 aeeced union suits, all
sizes, SEC.
Boys gray Aeeced union suits, good
weight; worth up to $500; 4 to is years;
Sc each.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-06

60x76 gray or tan cotton
fleeced blankets have recently
sold for $2.75, now $l.ss pair.
72x80 gray or tan cotton
fleeced blankets, double bed
size, have been as high as
$500, now SITS pair.
48x74 gray fleeced blankets,
can be used for cribs and small
size beds; have sold for SITS,
now SIC.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-06
If it isn't right
tell US.
Well make
it right.

before Christmas, he will have
a desirable little present, free,
for each child who brings him
one Of these "Santa Claus"
tickets,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-06

Extra Blend coffee, 3 lbs. for
500.
New rye flour, 20Ib. bag, Sle5.
New buekwheat -four, lob. bag,
nc.
Large head rice, 3 lbs. for 35e.
Swedish brown beans, 2 lbs. for
ne.
Kellogg's Corn Flakes, 2 pigs.
for sc.
LogNabin maple syrup, 4sc can.
Fresh cabbage, 10 Lbs. for 3Se.
Canned sreea beans. corn. to-
. matoes and pearA choice l2,se
ean.
Mixed nuts 32ke ID.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-06
IN the Domestic Department:

In the Domestic Department:
Here are two outing flannel bar
gains that every wide awake pracd'
cal woman will take advantage Of:
27-inch outing flannels in light and
dark colors: have been 48c; Tuesday
19c yard.
Light and dark colored outings
81 inches wide, were 35c, on sale
Tuesday at l5c yard.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-06

Mems linen handkerchiefs for Tuesday:
Mems handkerchiefs made from 'the
Aeroplane linen bought by the govern
ment during the war. Sheer, fine linen
you may be sure. Tuesday we will sell .
Of these 75c handkerchiefs to each ct 5k
apiece.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-06

Oman! Make your whole family
Christmas present. Buy Craphophons'
See our Music Dept, $3.50 up to $2500'
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-06

Candy Department, First Floor,
Fifth Avenue.
Our new candy department on the Main Floor,
Fifth Avenue Entrance) is in full swing.
\ A fine assortment Of all kinds of fresh, crisp
candies at prices that enable customers to again
have plenty of candy for the holidays. For ex-
ample:
Christmas Hard Candies I0c maple nut bars, Sc
I9c ID. each.
zoe pecan rolls, IOc each.
otond@d Chocoeotes Full pound Pecan roll,
15c pound. one fills a b0x) soc.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-31
Wilder Farm Products Co.

BROOMS = We probably have the best
broom sold in Brattleboro at rs cents A nice,
medium weight broom with either bamboo or
light wood handle; very special bargain.
SALT PORK = Our own production; firm
and sweet from pigs born, raised and fatted on
own farm-with the best corn meal-no
swill fed.
PRUNES = We have sold about one-half
invoice of Prunes. Do not fail to secure some
of these. Raised in Southern California New
crop. Sweet, soft and selling below the market
in price.
BREAD-What lot we sell! If YOU are
not one OF our customers why don't you get on
the list? Wish you could see the bread made.
The baking is so clean and nice
SUGAR-One ton received today-more to
follow
PANCAKE FLOUR-A fresh lot of Gold
Medal BuckWheat and pancake readv-to-use
flour just received. Make Al griddle cakes in no
time.
We cannot begin to tell about the good
things we sell.
If any of our goods do not prove satisfac-
tory, please let us know it.
Wilder Farm Products co.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-31
Words.

"And now" concluded the super ora
tor, as he bowed to the frenzied ap-
plause OF the common people, Of
have made any point clear to this in
telligent audience 1 will feel that l
have failed of my purpose. However,
the greatest of mortals is prone to err,
so, in justice to the great issue at
stake, I trust that anyone who under
stands what the League of Nations
really is will ask such questions as
will enable me to obscure such parts
Of it as may be clear to you now"
Silence. More ST.
lence. And then some.
"Ah! Your silence is fiattering, in
deed. If you will now dispense with
shaking my hand. will bid you adieu,
as / must save my energy for the
speech l am to deliver tomorrow be-
fore the former munition makers on
How to Combat the High Cost of
Living life.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-31
Little Drops Of Water.

1t has been stated that people are as
ignorant Of the size of the sea as they
are OF matters dealing with astronomy.
Few are aware, for Instance, that
the Pacific ocean covers $4,000, 900
miles; the Atlantic 100000 miles,
and the Indian ocean, Arctic. and
Antarctic 100000.
To stow away the contents OF the
Pacific it would be necessary to I'LL
tank one mile long, one mile wide,
and one mile deep. every Gay for 44O
years. Put in figures. the Pacific holds
In weight 9S4. 1000, 600. 900 600 900 900
tons.
The Atlantic averages depth of not
quite three miles It's waters weigh
49,. 000, 900, 900 200, 100000 tons, and Il
tank to contain It would have each
of its sides 430 miles long.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-31
WEST BRATTLEBORO

Clinton Covey has recovered from an
illness of several days.
Miss Helen Lacher of Hinsdale, n. H.,
had the second toe on the left foot am
putated by DR.. E. r. Lynch Wednesday
Mrs. Anna Evans of Melrose street has
returned from Putney, where she went
to see her brother, Herbert J. Everleth
who is i'll.
Mrs. Clarence Thomas of Guilford, who
underwent an operation for appendicitis
recently, is making a satisfactory recov
cry in the Melrose hospital.
Miss Charlotte Knight went yesterday
to Springfield (Vt.l to visit her aunt
Mrs. Arson Conger. She will attend a
ball in that town this evening.
The schools in the Academy building
were closed yesterday on account of the
annual convention of the Southeastern
Vermont Teachers association in the
east village.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-31

members who are of high school age will
be guests of the club and when Mrs
Mary Parker Dunning of Brookline, Mass.
will speak on The Country of the Golden
Dragon. The program also will include
music, and tea will be served by the
daughters.
The Country of the Golden Dragon is
an intimate story of Chinese life and
Mrs. Dunning will appear in Chinese cos
tunes, the first of which will be typical
of the Chinese gentlewoman of today
The second will be the bridal gown with
head dress, and the third will be a rare
old festival robe more than a century
old. -
In keeping with the character of the
program the hall will be decorated with
lanterns, etc, and tea will be served at
tables by young women dressed in kimo.
nos.