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6'APIE WAR DENS ! IMPROVED SERVICE BLACK HAWK IN NEW YORK 'A a: 1: li $1 3 8 V 1 i i P j HRE OUT OF JQBS; Refusal of Auditor to Fay Sal ariCS JKT:itS in Clcsiv.-r nf Oface. FCLLOV K!U Ifaft RY TPA P. net be fr-iMe to underpin the strjc-; How Daniel Webster, in his dress ' ncu.i.L, Oi OICHu t;re vhj.c a R,;:jtvay was Wing built -ir.5 gown, received a Whig committee i under it. For tl:is reason the Aa- j tearing news of his defeat in the con- Otlyr iJettrt T,'-r.ts My io Same tors already fcave discussed possibili- vection of 1852; how Henry Clay re- Way I'n ley Ltislature (Juickiy Jl.v.ke's Appropriations. iseVv'ons Cooper Lnion speecn; no fierce, cn.in,M , ,v. Tt h., ("Saying farewell to the old Astor Van Buren. Buchanan, Taylor, Ste- company at a ccmm.ttee of the whole . SpnnEeld.-il!., rcb. l,.-Tne bu-' uJd q whQ choale Dolislas An.Jrcw Jack. meeting of the city council held last reau of the Mate gs-rae opartn.er.t know thfclr New yoi-k. So many fa-' sen. Jefferson Davis, used to stbp 1 evening. John Arnell. assistant saper " closed up shop i.i the state house moas hosteleries of fori;:r day hav- there when they cam? to Xew York; i in;endect, represented the railway las. ngnt an'i the deputy wardens . will If . arc to they pro La: er -o enfr TVie laved t of a job unless they de-: wonders of steel obstruction that one barton Irving ence foreaibered : ' ' ' - 1 K f L- t j-. r a ViiTxr P qpI- Uia-'j c t a r. r i ti t rn : 1 1 ; trr.-e voluar.ly. At that '' exit .e ....... " v, -"' ; quate accominodat ions for workingmen ly are wUfanut legal pow-;' if'ss ne re"re iwianwK cm- VC . ' ,, : ,,r -! in the early morning and evening hours. ce any authority. ;n.aKr ci course, aoi so wun me ms . iMemail H Fr;-;.- caii? th:o were I rloos tf th cV p.-intent fol- " house, its pasi'i,- would lea-.e a used o pick up news renia m us . rM,.,l of rhJ , B,at audit- void that r.o skjscrar.er coslJ nil. 'corridors, when ho was editing Gra- . ?C'N ir to honor vouchers. This anion The ci'.'. ?ray stone building on ham's magazine; how Jenny Lind, vas taseJ en the r-ent op:nicn Broadway, between Vesey and Bar- Rachel, Fanny E!!s!er, Macready stay handed down by Attorney General c!sy s-treeis, has outlived so many ru- ed ttore when they played in New c- 1 r i , r. rr sf th'.r on.-vn1 h!ivf- roinr York' how Thsr-ktrav rhosp if a3 as r.s hundreds oti.er state an- pointer were bKi:R paid their sal- 'erics ireeaily ' Uiitil the general assembly follows ttrjrt!y the lr.-.v and U;e constitution end makes pr'n. ision for salaries there will be no lege! fame depart- men. in IlPnois. c;: iii:h okkk ians uav ci.osii. ttf.te departments, such as ,, ,i i.ic of pharmacy, state JIre marshal and rtate food "insPecti and scores of employes in the insjuraDce and nail road and warehouse committee cf - i" flees have no legal exiFtence as of - In line with the deemed probable ficials of IliinDis. rnl'ng it is nw that all of these -departments affected v.ill prac. ieally c-etise to perform any duties or work until the geneaal as fembly has legally resurrected :them. It will be necessary for thrgen - ral assembly to make speciOC ap- Tjronriatiocs for all these offHrs be- t ., ... , . , A11 fore they will be resuscitated. All cf which places tne nunarea&w joob now at the disposal Of Governor De- neen practically In the banefs of the appropriations committees ofthe two houses. GETS QIICK ATTIO'f. The trouble with all these depart ments that are maintained by fines, fees and such revenues is.- that they have been using up all their moneys fo received without first having them appropriated by the legislature. C. J. Doyle, head of the. state fire marshals' bureau and one of the gov ernor's campaign managers in 1908. saw the blow coming, and hastened to get under the big umbrella. He already has his appropriation bill well on the way in the senate, and hopes to get it through both houses FREE DIAMONDS An Opportunity to Obtain Absolutely Free Several Ar ticles of Genuine Diamond Jewelry. FIRST PftIZE Genuine Diamond Ring. SECOND PHIZE Genuine Diamond Ring. THIRD PK1ZF Lady's Gold Watch. FOniTH PRIZE Gentlemen's Gold Watch FIFTH PRIZi: Gold Watch Fob. To all others answering th:s advertisement we will give a neat Jowtlry preseLt and other valuable prizes absolutely free. THE DIAMOND "33" PUZZLE CAN YOU SOLVE THIS PUZZLE? IT CAN BE DONE. IHLi TIOS riace any number from 7 to j 5 inclusive, in the eight vacant diamonds on t Me above or any similarly arranged separate sheet of paper in such a manner that any way the num bers are added (including the number in center square) the total will be "as." Th an.e number cannot be used more than once. Write your name acd address, neatly, accurately and piatnly on the 6irue shett, and ir.a i or deliver your solution before 10 p. m.. Sat urday, Feb. 25, :!!, to th ccntest depart ment. Arthur P. Griggs i'iano company, 121 East Secmd street. Eavenport. Only one member of a family may enter. Only one solution will be accepted from the same contestants. No one connected with the n.uslc trade, nor first prize winners In previous contests may enter. All contestants must call in per son at the store for the.r premiums. Neatness, besides the correctness of the rep'.y sent us, will be taken into considers icn in awarding the prizes. Contest closes faturday evening, Feb. 25, 1S11, at 10 p. m. Send or bring in your replies as eariy as possib'e. Arte 121 East Second Street. Name (Write Address PASSING OF ASTOR HOUSE EE CALLS HIM AMONG OTHERS WHO KADE IT HISTORIC. - i ShcrM tiie city decide to build the,iee, and her nephew. Alfred H. Thurs- Trir,,, t.-hwj-..- tim Attn- hn-Kpitnr.. is the nresent manager. Thr.rs- j will be pulled down. After exarain- in- the hotel's foundation the conclu sion h8-; Soea reached that it woul-i tic s that lie intho ueveloumeut I this valuable site, the oldest and most prominent of the family's realty pos been torn dawn to make room for new tr lock upon it as a fixture somithiag tbat would remain. Allen his fail name was Flavins J. Allen was a great one for koepinr . rerapbooks. It is from these noons that most of the Astor house's esrly history has been gleaned. After AlUn died, in 1901. his wi lo.v became les - wuu an emergenf-'j clause so luui uifc . . . , . ,.i;., r-, men can get their salaries by Easter. The oth,er departments now will ; appropriation bills and have them! ! approvea DJ ine 6pn,,ra' aase.nt.13. ; before 8ny morejajariecan be paid. Candidates Under Commission Form j Tq the of Roek x ; herewith wish to announce mynelf enn didate for mayor at the primaries Ft'b. 28. DR. W. H. LUDEWIG. i To the Voteds of Rock Island: I le- 1 oire to respectfully announce my candi- uacy iur me nomination ior mayor at : the primaries to be held Keb. 28. 1631. JOHN K. SCOTT. To the Voters: I hereby announce myeelf as candidate for tha nomination of- commissioner at the primaries Feb. !S, 1611. C. L. CARPENTER. 848 Twenty-fourth street. To the Voters of Rock Island: I here by announce myself as a candidate for commissioner at the nominating pri mary, Feb. 28. ALEXANDER J. DE SOLAND. 719 Twenty-third street. ro me voters 01 me city or Rock j tea and elected, i will look after the Island: If my record in the city of . affairs of the city with the same fldel Rock Island has been such as to inspire j jty and zeal that I devote 10 my private the conviction In the min of my f el - business. lew cltlsens that I am qualified for th j CHARLES L. THOMPSON office of mayor, and that I will. If cho- sen. administer said office legally ami , without fear or favor, their verdict tu j S ! iggs Piano Plainly) K ) q - 11 3 Pr Davenport, Iowa. ten treasures those scrapbooks Allen j - i kept more than anything else in the, office. oficeived word of his nomination wrtn ; Frelir.ghuysen in 1S44; how Lincoln; - r"put up" there on the occasion of his now nawtnorne, u:CKens, ana xvasa-i his stopping place: how Walt Whit-i man. Kossuth, the Prince de Jciuvilie. ; . Grand Duke Elexis. and Edward VII. ' . " 'hen Prince cf Wales) were among ; irs patrons at one time or another i all these are incidents In the life-! stary cf the Astor house. New York : : Evening Post. ' 1 at i""u'i c. , :b w-oiiici re an Honor greatly prizo. I do herewith announce my candidacy : for ti,e offlo. of mayor of th. city or EDVi'AED H. GUTER. c. R. Charr.berJin for Mayor. The un-1 ; (rnca annouam J ! the comainion form of govtrnment, at ' tiie primary election l"b. 28. C. n. CJIAMBKRLIN. To the Citizens of Rock Inland: I s-nnounra mystlf as a candidate for commissioner, cubjuct 10 jour approval at the primary. ORRIN & HOLT. hereby announce my candidacy lor the : oiflca of mayor, subject to trie decision I H.1 the voters at tiie pn narieB to be held j 11. M. SCHRIVKK. To the Voters of Rock Island: I will be a candidate ior nomination as com missioner at the primary In tins citv , 2 LamJlow s,er,vln as assistant cnief of the Rock islanu nre depart- J ment, and fcave bern identified witn the $ZySZXiliJ:i??ntK:; tr.e aixtn ward. I'ETER FKKY. :6a3 Seventh avenue. To tV.e Voters of Rock Island: I here by announce myself a canaidate for commissioner of the city of Rock Is land, subject to the decision of the voi- ( T f v rrlmirv Fh BR Tf nrimlnn. i ed my petitions, which nave been cir To the Voters cf Rock Island: I here- , eulated in my behalf. I have- had ex by announce mytieif a candidate for com-j perlence In public affairs in the 0CU 0 misslor.er under the new form of kov- of aseasor ami think have iiroven wor- I ernnieot. subject to the primaries of : ; Feb. 18, with tiie assurance to tne pub- 1 h i lie. that If nominated and elected 1 nnall I iiot clsappolnt them in my ettorts to I elve tnein a good and economic guvero I ment. Noufa said. 603 Eighteentli street. To the Voters of tho City of Rock Is land: I, the undersigned, submit myteit as a canaidate lor commissioner, sub ject to your approval at the primary to be held Feb. ve, 1S11, If nominated and elected, I will look after the city's at'- j lairs with the same Interest as I would j my own business or prlvata affairs. Trusting mat 1 win receive your sup port, l.am, ours very truly, lOLIS C. PFOii. To the Voters cf Rock Island: I here by announce myself us a candidate for commissioner at Uie nominating pri mary, Feb. 28. I was born In Rock Is land and have teslded here all my life. For the past lt years 1 have been Iji the retail drug business. For 10 of those years 1 have been located in the slxth ward, my present place of residence and business. If chose.i lor commissioner, I will srive my enure time to the work or the cny. JL. J. lilE.ua. To the Voters of Rock Island: I here by announce my candidacy for the of rtt e of commissioner under the new form of government. I have been a res ident of Itock Island 50 years. If 1 am elected I will diacnarge my duties hon estly and to the best of my abili ty. I respectfully ask my friends to give my name the consideration that they fel It deserves In determining their choice of candidates. J. V. CAVANAL'GH. 7S3 Twenty-third street. To the Voters of Rock Island: I hereby announce myself a candidate for commissioner under the new form of government, subject to the primaries of j Feb. 28. 1 have been a resident of this j c:ty for 33 years, and '.n the business of j brass foundry and vrchitectural work for 22 years up to .'..-Arch last, and am I now at liberty to t-i sve the public if 1 I am wanted. I feci my.elf competent, ' svith ti e assurance to the public mat. if nomlrated and tJected, can give my entire time to tae ciiys' interests. JOHN MAtiER. 2407 Sixth avenue. To the Voters cf K'ek Island: In the announcement of my candidacy for cora- j mijsioiier, and to assure you that I am absolutely sincere in my Ideas as to what anould constitute a good city gov trnment, i desire to acid I have taken oath before Judce Olmsted. that, m the event of my election, should I fail to me.t the expectations of those who e.ect me. 1 will resign af ter tr.e fi:st year without any retail. I am anxious t-j serve the city; am not j after toe aaiary. and am willing to j fight for a sqjare deal for the people. 1 I am net related to Napoleon the Great, i but have twin of bis hgnting qualities. lust tr.e d!iia. LEON NAPOLEON BOURDEAU. To the Citizens of Rock Island: I wish to announce mat I am a candidate fnr rr-a'vtir II Klet t fl tti T. r 1 mi. T a 1" i t- r' . fc'AK ' T cm nrr an av . trenlst a ar. y question, and in tr.e event .hat I am c'.iosen for mayor, shall shew r. j favor.tlsia, but shall endeavor to further the best interest of ail our citizens, morally, financially and pro gres.veiy. i am conducting a s jeees.--1 1 ai b . h.-.ces aiivi a.-a conncent that i can se.-.e the peorie of Hock isiar.u hor.estiy and eincie uiiy. Soliciting your ', su;:r rv. i am Vrrv trLiiv voiirl. I CHAhLES m. 60UDER3. ! ty. and hare bee a a dtlxe-n and tax is: Fourth avenue. Ipayer of your crtj for the 4a 1 To the Voters of the City of Rock I- i 7' . "4 haTe, Cndl' lard. At the earnest soi.c.tation of my I date for any elective ofnce la your mir.y friends througnout ti.e city. 1 jty before have decided to annoance my caxdldaey ; 1 . , . ' . . ... f r crn. cissioner. si.bieet to your ap-! I euev la good goverameat wlta proval at the primary to be held Feo. equal rights to all and special priTf- 2 8. 1 have ben a resident and taxpayer of the city of P.;x-ic laiand for over 44 ' I years. It elected to tr.13 position, i; t-lf myself to conduct the affair, of.1 Eti-:.e manner, giving my enure time i i, Tri-City Eailway Company Is to Put on More Cars Morn ing and Evening. TO ACCOMMODATE WORKERS Last Trip I'rom City un AVxtrh Tower Line to lie at Midnight Hereafter. Improvements in service on all lines ; was promled by the Tri-City Railway '. provided a seat in a car in years. Mayor G. V.. McCaskrin said there was I ? question whether legally the com- I I':n-V co,iI i tMia pa..in.nt of firp bere a passeurrr was not furnished! a Beat- Mr. Arnell explained that the j company was short on equipment at j present, but that just as soon as more' cars cou!d fce secured better aecom-j modations would be provided during the hours that workers were going and coming from the shops in which they, are emruoyed. It wa? agreed thati me last car oi; tne waicn lower un . . ...... . n ce run at nr.anigr.t lnsreaa oi 11. av, as now. and that the Elm strert line cars be run to the west end terminal in stead of stonnine at Seventh street. after 5 in the afiernoon. Long View cars hereafter will make a stop Eighteenth avenue and Twenty-eigl at ghth street. AS TO OBJtcrTIOXABI.K POLES. . . The Central Union Telephone com pany, in answer to protests agains: promiscuous placing of poles in the city, promised to remedy the situation wherever possible, and stated that ar- rangements had been c ilected with the Tri-City Light company to jointly share , poles. It was decided that no action would be taken on the proposed electrical in spection ordinance until all interested bad opportunity to be heard on its pro , , , visions. A report on the Lincoln court P M to be heard at the meet- ing of the council next Monday night to the requirements of the eity's wel fare. HENRY LEMKURG. 815 Seventeenth street. To the Citizens of Rock Island: I have decided to become a candidate for commissioner before the primaries to be held Feb. as. and desire to express my gratitude for the kind and generous manner in which my fru'tiila have sltrn- thy and eapithln. if I am so fortunate as to secure u place on the ballot fol- ' lowing i"e priiiiaries, arid am elected one or thv coinmissioners oi Rock Is land under the new system. I will srive the people the best that i.s in me in hor.ttt and conscientious attention to duty. Yours truly, JACK C. AULD. To the Voters of the City of Rock Is land: 1 believe in municipal ownershin of all public utilities. I believe in the citv dolnir all Its own contract work. I believe better work and material ran be had ut less cost to the city. Did you I A.fAf 'J ' ' ; t . t A,n.. IV.-.I 4 ' ...... n. ...41 for the franchises tyou have given away wiinout any compensuiioni wnut wan street values them at. the Interest on them which you pay Wall street would pr.y all the expanses of the city and schools and then there would be money left. In fact, you would have no taves to pay. .1 believe from my business ex perience I would be capnble of helping to bring about the above condition. OKCAK E. APPLE, Candidate for Commissioner. Falis Victim to Thieves. S. W. Uend3 of Coal City, Ala., has a justifiable grievance. Two thieves stole his health for 12 years. They were a liver and kidney trou ble. Then Dr. King's New Life Pills throttled them. He's well now. Un rivalled for constipation, malaria, headache, dyspepsia, 25 cents, at all druggists. POLITICAL ADVERTISING. !;61WvX)TERS OF ROCK ISLAND I, the undersigned, have decided to place myself before you aa can- dldaxe for commissioner, subject to . . . , , . . Tour approval at the primarte to bo held Feb. 28, 1911. I was born and. raised in this eona- wi" none. an..aa,. W ML AM SI.HAAKMAN IM 643 Seventeenth Street- , toifiuu A.L'..t .iHiUt.' nitt) IlttU iJVIL LICL'U ; 4L 4 M TOT TE aim to our great Clearance Sale the biggest both in VALUE-GIVING and volume of sales. These arrows point out three great SPECIALS that will do much to help us accomplish our purpose. Here are other SPECIALS that make sure a FINAL CLEARANCE and ENTHUSIASTIC BUYERS: Half price for Cheney Silk Neck wear, Sweater Coats, Winter Caps, Mufflers and Fancy Vests. Besides all $1 Shirts at 79c; Hole proof Hosiery, six pairs for $1; our best 50c fleece-lined Underwear at 29c and Vassar Swiss Underwear 336 off; also a great sale of Men's Pants and Duck and Sheep-lined Coats. Advance Spring Styles In Women's and Misses' Coats, Suits & Dresses FOR MEN'S. Suits and Overcoats Worth $15, $18 and $2CX All wool and all new. Now on sale at $11. ROCK ISLAND make the last day W ST W i .a' FOE $3. And all Boys Also a great $4.85 Suits as MvdV, X? -. r.r..?-.-. -.V v--a-ra. . - - -. - . ,;. . j;-. . j? hi v l'.,:'v' '.-J.:r : mmmmzw mm TV JlV)