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0 -.jm' li SIMON & LANDAUER Girls' Hats, New Shapes and Colors, $1 and. $1.50. Girls Sweater Jackets, $2.50 to $5 DAVENPORT, IOWA Men s Sweater Jackets, $3 to $5. Boys' Sweater Jackets, $1.50 to $2.50. Children's Sweater Jackets, $1 up. assy -Klothes Comi THE ARGUS , FRIDAY. OCTOBER 9. 1908. IUI1WWHH 1 - .in .... . Showing of Mens Diete 1 'Hp I Tnn Cr'rcz 'dium and lengths; late colorings, rich shades of fl j C fft 9 I L)J VOdLb brown, tan, green, gray and plain blark ) I ij ly t Y-'-v CT-r Ixmioiis winter overcoats in all the new and correct mod Wintei WVeiCOatd k Blacks in a great variety of fabrics C Afn and weaves and beautiful fancy mixtures ...... 3 I V ' a'U' F C In a hundred miles von won't see such a collection of high grade suits, all kJllilS faultlessly tailored and representing the choicest 1 1ft fa ljumbers. of the best makers v 3i v $00 s THE "BETTER DONKEY WITH THEATRICAL TROUPE A- ! if s i i 1 i r - f A' donkey Is always an impressive ii'.emJior of a family oven of a theat rical fanilj'; Zaza. he lo::g eared and kindly brnic that promotes so Uir.nv laughs at each performance of "'. Woman of the West," is as pop t:at with the members of that coin-l-iny as. with.. the children in the. audi ence who scream with delight at hia ar-tics. Zaza is a wise old owl in his vay. When first initiated iato the rlysteries of the stage he was inclined t j be rather obstreperous and many file the tales told of his refusal to tnswer cues., Tinally he discovered that it is better to be pjood than to be lies and learned that virtue brought lit ovn reward each right in the fcrm of candy when his act was per lomed according to Hoyle. All candy MRS. WARNEfT WINS SUIT wrreme Court Finrls for Wife in Ac J , tion Over $75,000 Estate. Ppr'Pf field.- 111., Oct, 9. Mrs.- Isa bella Warner is entitled to one-third CLOTHES" STORE ' tr " ' S 4 A. p 'of kert alike and tasted alike to Zaza. That war, before the donkey taste was educated. It is not so now. Zaza has learned to distinguish caramels fiom butter scotch and prefers the high priced delicacies to lollypops. Piaee before this donkey several Licdes of. candy and the best will be eaten firs;t and each grade will be de t tired in the order of :ts merit. The bctt- the candy, the betrsthe don Kcy jikes it. Often the ( ; Vibers of the com ran y have tested t; J in this particular and since learning that mere is a difference in the grades of cf.ndv the burro has never made the -"'stake of saving the best for . the lr.st ir.outh.rul. "A Woman of the West" will be presented at the Illinois ttmorrcw, matinee and night. of tho estate of her late husband, P-ian Warner, under the ruling of Hi.- t.uiifuiu . cuuri mase yesteraay, dtnyirz a. renearing of the case iu which it affirmed the judgment of the f IP . . . S &L clothes are continually making new friends and .holding old ones because they offer to men' of taste and dis crimination a quality of work and a refinement of designing that they could only get otherwise from the best custom tailors. Evor' man and young man should sec 'our comprehensive assortment of Fall Suits, Top Coats, Cravenettes and Winter Overcoats before buying. The styles r represent the newest tailoring thoughts, the fabrics are the very best and our prices are within the reach o't every one who wears good clothes. Cv---ri-il-4-r. Auto Coats with niili XaVenetLeS tarv collar and the .more conventional style; worsteds, cneviots and homespuns in grays, tans, fancy browns and blacks in plain and diagonal weaves. A complete display of Crav- C 1 A f QQ enettes ranging in price from ft 11 W 4jsO . circuit court of Dewitt county in set ting aside the ante-nuotial contract entered into between Mrs. Warner and i'i man she married. The case was contested by Vespa- sirn Warner and a bitter fight resulted li the trial court. Among the sensa t.onal charges was one by Vespasian Warner that his step-mother was the daughter of a negro, and that conse quently her children had negro blood n their veins. This relegation was Oeried by the widow, and the con testant failed to nwi-c good his chr.rge Ow.ng to the prominence of tho Warner family in Dewitt. county the suii Las attracted w.ide attention Vespasian Warner, at one time caa 2i?p.te for governor, is United States commissioner of pensions and former ly v?.p a congressman. The estate is Ea:'d to be worth $750,000. For Burns and Scalds. Salubrin is as invaluable a remedy as for other external injuries, if used as directed, especially if .applied im mediately, when it will remove pain, prevent blistering and" heal without leaving a scar. Equally efficient on frost bites, and chilblains. In all cases consult "Directions" as to the proper dilution and mode of applying. All druggists. The Man with Dancruif Can now be cured. He should buy a bottle of-Zemo today. Zemo destroys the germ that causes the disease. Its use stops itching instantly, prevents falling hair and leaves, the scalp in a clean healthy condition. For sale at Harper House pharmacy. THE cheapest paint for you is the--one that takes fewest gallons for the job, whatever the price per gallon. You can find lots of paint at a lower price than Devoe Lead-and-Zinc paint, but you'll have to buy more gallons of it for the job, and the work won't be as well done as with Devoe. Devoe Lead-and-Zlnc paint i, covers more than lead and oil or any other mixed paint. Ask for Devoe. ' YOUNG & McCOHBS Agents. Boys' Clothes We have endeavored to present for the fall and shown in Davenport. In this attempt we have been so successful that boys and parents alike can readily see the su periority of this dep't. Boys' Suits Nome great wav from 3S AMUSEMENTS (Sixteenth Street and SecoYid Avenue.) COMIXG ATTRACTIONS. Oct. 10 The Womna ot the West," nntince. Oct. 11 'Human Heart.." Oct. 12 "The Lieutenant and the Cow boy." Oct. 13 "The Denver Kxnren." Oct. IS -"Zcke." Oct. 18 'The Stubborn Cinderella." Oct. S3 "My Hoy Jack," mntinee. Oct. 2 "The (ilrl nnd the Mainpede." Oct. 31 "On the Frontier." The 'Elite. (Eighteenth Street. North of Second Avenue.) Vaudeville rt il, 8 nnd 0:17 p.m. Two m&tlneea SunInM and holtdnyn. The Family. (Second Avenue, East of Nineteenth Street.) Vaudeville at S and 9:15 p.m. Tiv mntlneen Sunri and hoUdaya. a rr,J,iwThQ Km Qf n, i?om- . ily theater this week is headed by the Wolf brothers, an acrobatic team, who j are presenting an act entitled 'Fun on 2 THE BRUCES. IN SINGING AND DANCING ACT. AT THE FAMILY. a Billiard Table." Both members are clever tumblers, and the feats they perform seem to make a hit with Rock Island audiences. One of the feats they perform is that of jumping from a table to a barrel, a distance of 11 feet, light right side up in the barrel, and then turn a flipflop out of the same. Marie Clark, a clever little soubret, is presenting an act full of singing and talking. Miss Clark has an excellent stage presence. The Bruces, the first colored team that ever ffo it irm I I 1 winter season the finest jM boys' a n cl children's fllllS For Boys from 0 to 17; Double Breasted Suits, in a variety ot clever models and distinguished by doz ens of new stvle features are the right thing. " values all the ;3.50SoS18 Boys' Overcoats some assortment of new shades, tastilv designed; zzrT: $5 to $12.50 Long School Overcoats for bovs of all ages. Good serviceable fabrics and Q(Vfa H V extremely well made pOOl Girls' Reefer Overcoats; mannish styles; for girls f l'om 8 to 1(. Made with tla pockets, cuff sleeves,' elr.h'e: .oi: rr1. . S 1 2.50 and s 1 4.85 CORNER SECOND' AND HARRISON STREETS played on a bill at the Family, are due to become prime favorites as enter tainers. Their coon shouting makes a decided hit with patrons of the Family. Mr. Bruce features the act, with a number of clever clog dances on roller skates. The opening act of the bill this week is John Riley, a comedy jug gler and hoop roller. Mr. Riley is con sidered the best in his class in the art of comedy juggling, and he is no back v.oodsman at hoop rolling. The illus trated song is very good. Strong Individuality Shown. Indi viduality finds no higher means of es prtssion than through the medium of a strong play. Father Vaughan in v. -It in g" A Woman of the West." nl::ch will be produced at the Illinois t.rrionow, matinee and night, has pro vided a medium in which there is ample oppoi (.unity ror caca . expres sion. It is a play full of important character parts each bearing an es sentirl relation to the development of the rilot. Annie Mack Berlein who is producing the play is one of the ttronnest personalities on the Ameri can stage. Her work is of tnat au thoritative character that always coni- Iels attention and admiration. The If supporting he- has been se- lt" bpww i mpure io me " """ "''' Scenes in Arkansas Hills. "Human j Hearts" depends to a great extent on its pcrtrayal of character and scenes J which are of a local nature. Thus . "Shore Acres' deals with the inhabi- jtar.ts of the coast of Maine; "The Old j Homestead" with the natives of New j Ham.pi-l.iie; "Arizona" with the deni. ! Jzens of the far western state of that) r ame. and "Human Hearts," which isj pencelul lives of those who live in the picturesque Arkansas hills. Admitting a-i it doepof elaborate scenic effects, thir i-.d vantage, it is said. Manager W. F. Nankeville has seiezd. to supply to h's patrons something out of the or dinary in the way. of stage illusion. It is also stated that he has secured the Ltrvices of a good company for the portrayal of the characters in "Human Hearts," tliDsc- peculiarly cdapted to impersonate the " typo of pecple living in the state of Arkansas. Is Gcod Theatrical Property. In '"lire Lieutenant and the Cowboy," the t ew western military drama that has j.!Oven such a great success this season, Pelton & Smiltzer, managers ot the Theodore Lorch company which presents the play at the Illinois the ater litxt Monday night have secured cne ot the best pieces of theatrical property in the country, Theodore , Lorch, the star of the organization, has a part in which he is simply ideal, Fancy Vests Made by Joseph Yeska & Co., of Broadway, New York. These are by far the finest vests made; flan nels, velours and wash fabrics in striking pattern effects. One very effective style is a solid shade with contrasting panel border. Prices $3 to $7'A '7 while his support is even better than r.-'ght be expected, as the members wcie tarefully selected for their per sonal fitness for the different char acters. "The Lieutejant and the Oiwlx.y" is a distinctly high grade t-r.?c"attion, and as ruch richly de serves the tanner business of the set sen." ' "" "Denver Express." The "Denver F"ir(?s" is a drama of life in the "rest and made a favorable impres sion on the patrons .last sea son. It is full of "go" from start to Irish and its comedy features arc anuiFirg. The company representing he "Denver Express" is stronger than last year. The author thoroughly un derstands that this is a rapid age, that j eople think quickly, and when they r;o to a theater they want the play to have plenty of movement and life. Tl "Denver Express" , engagement Is ."nj- next Tuesday, night at the Illinois treatei. AMUSEMENT?. miction CttAn be m.kindt A Con pamv Sunday Night, Oct. 11. YV. E. Nankeville Announce the Ncvcr Ceaainir SuccenM, HUMAN HEARTS An Idealised Story of Life la the Ark nana Hill, PRESENTED WITH A CAREFULLY CHOSEN COMPANY. Superb Kceale Senaationa Marvelous Mechanical Magnitude. PRICES 25c, 50o, 75c; boxes. $1. Fhone west 224. Family Theater Opposite Spencer Square. Another Great Shovr I" or Three Dar tnly. SIX BIG FEATURE ACTS SIX Headed by Wolf Brother. Bounding Billiard Table Act The Only Act of Ita Kind. -' T'nre shows daily. 3, R. 9:15. Even ings, few reHcrved, 20c; all others, 10c. Send your children Katurda? after noon; only 5c ORPHEOX THEATER. Davenaort, Iowa. Joe Oppenheimer. lessee and Manager. HOME OF BURLESQUE. Always Something Doing- The Beat snow in -t own moKe If Ton Like. ' PrtceNH1Ac .9? ant vra.iAA Tuesday, Thursday. Saturday and Sun- weekly" " ' fcntir han6e of bill 6 Hats Here's where we outstrip all com petition. Whether you want a soft or derby hat you may be sure of finding the new shapes and in a big variety. "Hunter" green, a new soft hat from Stetson, is a beauty. Soft and derby hats from . - $2 to $5 AMUSEMENTS. CHAM CRUM. KINDT A COetPAMnfc Saturday, Oct. 10. Mntinee and Xixnt. " ANNIE MACK BERLEIN In a New Play of the Idaho Hills, En titled A Woman of tho West (By Rev. Father L. J. Vaughan.) Depleting; tbe Moat Sensational Scene Ever Presented. , . THE INTERRUPTED MASS SCENE. PRICES Evening, $1. 75c. 50c, 23c; boxes, 51.50. Matinee, adults 50c, children 25c ;boxes, $1. Phone west 224. IbCTION CMAnttBUN.KlNOTACOnPD Monday Night, Oct. 12. The DiKtlnct Dramatic Event of the Sen ho a A Superb Iltjtb Grade Pro duction of the Splendid w Weatrrn Military Drama, THE LIEUTENANT AND THE COWBOY (By Anthony E. Wills.) With Theodore l.orch and an Excellent Supporting; Company of Specially " Selected Aitixta. Management Pelton & Smutzer. Complete Scenic and Electrical Equip ment. FRICES 2."ic. 50c, 75c; ' boxes, $1. Phone west 224. IMaicTioM OMfnuN.KMnT ConMsib Tuesday Night, Oct. 13. BIGGER AD BETTER THAN EVER. , . HOLD EN . BROS.' GRAND SCENIC REVIVAL OP V The Denver Express : SEE the Massacre of WTiitcs by Indians the Holdup of the Denver Flyer tfc'q Desperate Duel with Daggers the Tri- ! umph of Dead wood Dick, nu run it umtK oUKrRIScS, A liAUGH EA'ERY MUTUTE. v TiiTlrtiTV rT)Tr"L'a biaicTiON 1 V" L'J"J """'"T feu f.