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THE ARGUS, TUESDAY. JANUARY 14. 1908. R BOTH DISAPPOINT Council Fails to Adopt Ordi nance for Election on $1,000 Saloon License. THEATER MEASURE STANDS Vote on Liquor Proposition is 10 to 4, While Reconsideration of Other Fails by One Vote. Although the session of the city council last evening lasted only about a half hour, the aldermen took action on two measures, and in both cases erman Pratt to reconsider the ordin ance indicated as much, for there were nine voted for reconsideration, in eluding that of Alderman McNealy, who was the only alderman, who op posed the ordinance when it was adop ted a week ago. However, according to parliamentary rule, a vote of two- I thirds is required to reconsider an or dinance, and. so the measure stands, ami five aldermen have lined them selves against the strong array of pub lic disapproval of the measure. The vote on the proposition was as follows: Ayes Ostrom, Flick, McNealy, Law- lar. Pratt, Smith, Schniid, Trefz, and Holzliammer. Nays Oberg, Utke, Tuckis, Benson, and Anderson. The ordinance aims at, or at least affects, the vaudeville houses, and is an unfair oppression of the theaters patronized by the citizens of compara tively limited means. Such a dlsposi- the attitude of the council is to the I t,m finds no favor with those who pat- ublic in the main disappointing to ionize ttiese ineaters, nor win any wno believe in a fair deal for all concerned. Before the provisions of the ordin ance become euecuve it is possible pter license ordinance failed to secure that a ordinance fixing different say the least. The motion for a re consideration of the discriminating the- a sufficient number of votes, although nine aldermen favored reconsidering. The measure is up before Mayor Schaf fer. The ordinance providing for an elec tion on the $ 1 ,000 license fee for sa loons was brought up for adoption, and the aldermen voted it down, 10 to 4. In the regular order of business of the council, the city clerk, early in the session, presented a number of peti tions from the different churches of the city, some signed by Individuals. and others by the pastor and other officers and adopted by the church con fees and repealing the disapproved measure passed last week, will be in troduced. The consideration of the theater or dinance was unattended by any of the pyrotechnics sometimes seen in the council chamber, although after the vote had been taken Alderman Mc Nealy, under the misapprehension that the vote had carried, endeavored to shoot off some fireworks. He arose and declared that he "was hip to the whole business before it was up," andll,eol'e he said that when another alderman had approached him and said, "we can REELECT OFFICERS Bethany Home Protective Asso ciation Chooses Present Incumbents. OFFICERS' REPORTS GIVEN Home Is In Excellent Condition for the .Coming Year and Its Work Steadily Increases. E. Montgomery, Harriett Keator, Mrs. Clara Olson. Financial Ilruort. The financial report showed the fol lowing amounts received' during the year: From rummage sale, ?o44.ui; from boarding of children, $1,239.10: from first minstrel show, $182. C2; from Rock Island and Moline minstrel shows, JC35.13. Report of Secretary. G. C. Wenger, secretary of the asso ciation, made his report, substantially as follows: v 1 "The records of the secretary for the year 1907, show that no money was borrowed; that the building debt was reduced from $2,000 to $1,800; that all officers and directors elected for the year served the entire time; that 81 applications were filed to place chil dren in- the home, and all except 10 The Bethany Home Protective asso ciation held its annual meeting last eveiiine at fctie Haruer house. Officers l . ' , i iur i lie LFUi uuai; ut uuamius Liitfiii ieni- for the coming year were chosen and pora,.ily and of these 52 were accept- .rlJUlua ui me canons uuieert. 101 ed Twelve were found to be absolutely the work of the year just closed were unworthy and nine others not in need elected, as follows: eight applicants were for temporary President Mrs. W C. Bennett, Mo- and withdrew their applications. une. Vice Presidents Miss Sue C. Denk mann. Rock Island, and Miss Ada Stepliens. Moline. Secretary George C. Wenger, Rock Island. Treasurer II. E. Casteel, Rock Is land. On the board otTiirectors J. B. Oak- lear ot Moline was elected for oneavojtied eur to succeed1 aits, j. j. w oncer re signed, and the following, previously elected foi one year, were chosen to continue for the two year term: McMaster, II. E. Casteel, gregation at regular services Sunday. ,,,, thjs .ul tlr,t," he had replied, "no, you have it wrong; you can, perhaps, but do not, say we." Just as the ahler man apparently was about to describe the skeleton in the closet, the mayor interrupted, indicating to the alder man that his speech had no bearing on anything then before the council, as the motion had lost. I. intention I'ONHilile. Mayor Schaffer will be petitioned by business men to veto the ordinance, and if this is impossible under the law, it is possible that the ordinance may be fought by the theater men, who will maintain, if the matter gets into the courts, that the ordinance is an unfair and discriminating measure. That it is unfair and discriminates The petitions were from Broadway church, signed by 2.1 men and 31 wo men: two from the First Methodist church, signed by 23 men and IS wo men; one adopted by the Memorial Christian church, congregation; one adopted by the First Baptist church congregation; one from the German Methodist church, signed by 17 men and 23 women; one from the Spencer Memorial Methodist church, signed by 13 men and 10 women; and one adopt ed by the United Presbyterian church congregation. lmrrliOH Ask Delay. The church petitions asked for delay in the matter of an election on the $l,0n0 license proposition, stating that there is in circulation a petition to George C. Wenger. J. T. Shields and "Mrs. W. II. Gest. Rock Island, and G. W. Gamble and Mrs. E. H. Sleight, Moline. I'reMiilent'M lteport. Mrs. W. C. Bennett, the president, submitted her report for the past year. when they learned that an investiga tion would be made as to whether they were in need of help. Special atten tion is now directed to complete inves tigation in each case and it is the in tention of the association that no child will be taken where this will result in the parents separating or giving up their homes, when it can possibly be It has also been necessary to know that no parent who desires to place a child to board does so with the view of abandoning such child or ob taining a free home for him- for an in definite period after which intending to obtain possession of said child again. While such impositions are sometimes possible it is believed that none have occurred in the work of the Bethany Protective association. Flnaneea for Yenr. "While very little soliciting was done AH we ask C nW isinvesti- ' l!rSne ' in full gat ion swing It's the Talk of the Town N improvements which have been made ""'"'is , " ' , at the .home, for which the association tlns amounted to only about $(.O0 i less iu largely indebted to generous friends who have liberally donated their time and means. She stated that, since im mediate needs have been disposed of, undivided attention could be given to the strengthening of the institution it than those of last year. Mrs. W. W. Taylor, late in the year did some solic iting and intends to finish a thorough canvass as soon cs possible, both in Rock Island and Moline. "The disbursements exceed those of ittee'ast year Dut tnis ,s accounted ..for by the repairing and painting done at the home this year. While the different is the general ouinion. but whether abolish the saloon in its entirety under th0 e0,irts will hoId it under Qie needs of the larger instituti the local option laws, and that this is IaWi miiains to be seen, and so far! sieinnti.ed Chnrii expected to be In shape so that tne ,, ia of throwinsr the ordinance into the courts is merely a possibility. Cilven Free Water. The aldermen, on motion of Alder man Anderson of the waterworks corn- self. Toward this end a comm of practical business men, recently ap- luiinted Rtiidvins- the conditions of - o i ... i i , i Bethany home as compared with sim- cummilw nau hever,u rooms papereu ilar institutions. The revision of the1 rtUU i"MUU!U "u "UKr .umt:l . ,"'."f rules governing the home were men tioned as more readily meeting the ion SyNleuint iT.ed Charity. proposition will be submitted at the spring election. Thus the unusual condition presents itself of both churches and saloon in terests urging delay, but with diffe ent motives. Adoption Moved. The regular call of aldermen had" reached. Alderman Smith, aud none of the eight aldermen preceding him had brought up the saloon license election matter. then Alderman Smith did a rather- peculiar thing. He called the ordinance up, and after insisting on a vote, he moved its adoption in order to get a chance to vote it down. He moved the adoption of the ordinance, and when his name was called, he re- were improved by donation of individ ual decorators, the outside painting and repairing was expensive but necessary and Mrs. W. H. Gest raised $240 by Continuing she spoke of the , ays- Lub8Cripttana are shown in the report of receipts for the year." Receipt for 1907. Secretary Wenger reported the fol- 'ematic method which the charitable vork has taken in Rock Island and Moline as follows: "Philanthropy in the twin cities is EVER such values offered. When we say values THE HUB means genuine values, no inflated assertions. Our proposition to' you is this," if our clothing which we offer in this great sle is not better and sold to you for less than any competitor will offer, you can have your money back and keep the goods. We offer for Wednesday and all week the following values: . ' $12 to $15 Suits and Overcoats now $18 to $20 $22.50 to $25 $8.45 Suits and Overcoats now $11.45 Suits and Overcoats now $17.45 Same Reductions in Children's Clothing. mittee. voted to grant free water eerv- fast being reduced to a system. Each ,uwu'f " , 'l q ice to the authorities of Rock Island town now boasts a police matron and f"s.. Ada Stephens $-00; b. S. Tithonv uavis, w; airs. . arsenal at the Twenty-fourth street! a M. Atkinson, $200; n i n AtiArt- r I r- T" l . i.,c. if TtTt vlnftl V o I hmrwr. ie fAflnm? thA hPTient nf this new H"' - " - iidi u 1 1 u 1 1 .i c , 1 1 nas v Auiamcu iwai i x' v. -.-.o , I A - T-r mm . . - . T7 ,.,ui k ;. Ar,lir of thinfra. In miinv wavs the "num. augiiiers umuu i vi u i it; v.m triiicutc win utr m u4,,,-t i , , . . A , Li- i .v,t . Ar.:,s t U-nrk nf tlisp officials enincldes wltn I "' i s iiiitiuiei, unu umi in auuuiuu w -,- i -n. r M.i(n.tn. fn. this reason for making the concession, ours, and as we are coming more and tn. .?1xa0: the nolice of the citv have the coon- more in touch with these loyal co M Julia Rosenfield, $.0 Mrs C e,,ti , of .hp nrien-1 ei.nrda in varl- workers we find the way opening ennec . it. u. & wcaue. o. ous ways, and that this is proving of wneretiy we ronsiriornhle nssistanee tr the nolice. I "ClptUl WiiuIm (twl fur lln.-k. Men's single trousers reduced. Underwear Caps Sweaters ' Your choice of any necktie in the store 40c. Men's fine Dress Shirts, white excluded (1 quality, now 78c. Men's $1.25 Shirts now $1. Men's 50c and 75c Shirts 45c. 75c Jersey Flannel Shirts 40c. $1 Jersey Flannel Shirts 80c. 11 4) may become mutually Barnard & Leas, $50; Easter Cantata, $45.10; S. S. Davis, $35; L. S. McCabe, 'To this end and with the hearty i w. H. ftiarsuaii...ao; r- w. nurse. hr.-ivni r tho imrrl nf dirtors nnd l. KOCK isianci-.MOime municipal oau Alderman McNealy brought up the " ,.a1 nn -t nt 1ho ftffiin,Jgame. $31.95: Dorcas Circle. Kings' sponded "Xo." There were 10 alder- cpn'stion of the discontinuation of tne I themselves they have been appointed Daughters. $25; Mrs. J. F. Robinson men voting against the ordinance, four voting for the measure, the vote bein: as follows all night service on the Blue line, s.n-,1 on his motion a committee to consist of the mayor, city attorney, -and the AyesOsirorn, Anderson, Oberg, and chairman of the street and alley and Tuckis. Nays Benson, Holzliammer, Iiwler, Pratt, Smith. Schniid, Trefz, McNealy, Frick, and Utke. The vote on the measure passed si lently, none of the aldermen going into any discussion of the measure, nor of the protests received from th churches, and none of the spectators making any remarks on the matter, There was an air of solemnity in the loom, and an intense interest was evi dent while City Clerk Rudgren called and tallied the vote. tnxlnt on In JunI !-. During the week eight aldermen changed their views on the ordinance changing the license fee of the thea ters to $25 for each loo performances. At least the vote on the motion of Ald- iinance committees, be instructed tc in terview General Manager Lardner and urge the restoration of the service. memhprs of a snecial advisory Com-I-3' '-"dries nitnugn, .i. ji. mittee with whom we may in future Gould, $25; Cooper company, $25; Mrs. discuss the many problems which con- i- wauswonn, ?o; hock lsianu front us in carrying on the philan- ks. is; k. h. i.uyer, i:; airs. Keen, thronic work of this community." $10; J- U and J. B. Oakleaf, $15; L. m it a. m i . i . 1 a . it. rr.n.ii.cir.u ciio cimoi! thnt iha ns. I unauman. I-U I. 13. I. C1UO. i: A. citin ic ctnrtinir tho flow war iiiU- Murrai. 510; airs. oest. Jio; u. c WORK AT Y. M. G. A. Reports Submitted at Meeting Last Evening Indicate Busy Season. YEAR'S COMMITTEES NAMED The committee was also urged by al-1 excellent condition, giving reason forWenser, $10; Vestment Guild Trinity hum t dermen from the west end to endeavor to secure the service to the west end terminal, instead of Fifteenth street as formerly. l-'avor IMioue Ordinance. A communication was received from local union No. 10!). urging favorable action by the council cn the proposed ordinance of the Union Electric Tele phone and Telegraph company, The council will hold a meetings of the committee of the whole tonight to consider this ordinance.' General Manager H. H. Bratt intended to have a set of automatic instruments to dem onstiate to the council the workings of tho automatic exchange system, but has been unable to secure the appar atus. The device will be exhibited as soon as the instruments can be se cured. ' A committee from the Business Men's association will be present to express the sentiments of the association, as voted Sit a meeting last evening rpnt fiieniirao-enient and extended her cnurcm, $0; lMlzaDein HUlUOOn a; cordial thanks to those who had labor- Ln L.. Ostrom. $&; William Payne. o; prl lovnilv to hrinsr ahout such a stand- John H. Cooper, $5; A. Mosenfelder. ing. Greater Efforts for Remainder of the Winter Urged by Secretary In crease in Athletics. The January meeting of the board of $5; Reddig and company, $5; Dewend Report of Matron. ivusciimann company, a; jmuor absu- directors of the Y. M. C. A. was held tho ntmn Mica I elation. Broadway church, 5j; bewin Of the Reliable Sort Only at Our Optical Department. If you need spectacles, eye glasses, opera or field glasses, eye glass clips, chain guards, or expert repairing don't hunt up a bargain counter it's time and money wasted Buy of our reliable kinds and' get an honest return for your money! Full line of automobile and auto cycle goggles here. Fred Uleuer, 1702 Second Avenu. wOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOPOOOCXXX)0 The renort of VfpHn Smith Rhnwwl that th work of society. Spencer Memorial church. the institution was large during the $2.15; Dr. Bergland, $Z; H. C. bcuaiier, year, though two dull months prevail- $2 Dewey camP. R'31 Neighbors of ed on account of epidemic. The report America. $2; Dr. Bernhardi, $2; Mrs. contained the following statistics: R- Taylor, $2; David Don, $1, Otto Number of children in the home at Rudert. $1; Mrs. W. S. Rhoads, $1; the beginning of 1907, 25 boys and 16 I Mrs. J. Mirtielct. i; Mrs. J. l. layior. girls; boys received during the year. $1: Dr. Sala, $1 : Dr. Freytag, $1 ; Anna 28; girls received, 24; boys placed in e-cknart. $1; bricK itoimer. i; m. t iv., $i; Mrs. s. u staitoru, i; ur. Bickel, $1 ; C. W. Foss, $1 : Dr. Wright, $1; Dr. McCandless, $1; Sunday school., 20 cents and anonymous, 25 and 50 cents. 1 3 CONSIDERING NEW PROPOSITION homes, 8; girls placed in homes, 9; boys returned to their parents, 21; girls returned to their parents, C; children cared for during the year, 53 boys, 40 girls; number of children at the close of the year, 20 boys, 18 girls; overage number of weeks spent by each child in the home, 21; number of deaths, none; infants given tem porary care, 4 ; visits made by matron. 121; visits out of town made, 2, to Coal Valley and Cambridge. Mtny Donation. The donations received during the at the association rooms last night. Reports of Secretary A. I Burnett and Physical Director Franks were receiv ed and various routine matters consid ered. The resignation of J. G. Hazard as a member of the board was received and accepted. In his report Secretary BurnetFWg ed energetic work on the part of the committee in charge of the meq's Sun day meetings. A number of large meetings to be held in the association auditorium were announced as proba ble events during the coming two months. .The average number of at tendance at the noon meetings at the plow company shops, held once a week, But One Ticket in Field for Directors I was given at 25, and at the sash and 3: CtUB MEMBERS ELECTING of Rock Island Club. The annual election of the members of the Rock Island Club is being held todays the polls being open from 1 Industrial Commission Has Several Matters Pending Which May End to City's Advantage. With the improvement of business conditions throughout the country, the Rock Island Industrial commission has had submitted to it several proposi tions, which are now under consider ation. The negotiations now under way may result in developments of considerable Interest and advantage to Rock Island. The commission is at work on a number of propositions, and while nothing definite has as yet been determined, gratifying conclusions are possible. . n'n1nlr thla nftprnmin until R nVlnek closing month included many Christ- th. evenins There ,g one ticket before the members, that of the direc- mas gifts. The donors for the month were the following: coal, Rock Island Lumber company, two tons; Volunteer Coal company, one ton; Rock Island Sand and Gravel company, 25 bushels; Port Byron Lime association, one ton; Rock Island Fuel company, one ton ; Mueller Lumber company, one ton; Silver Cross circle, King's daughters. Rock Island, shoes and rubbers; Rock Island aerie Eagles, 300-pound hog; Dr. Louts Ostrom, medical service and glasses; Mrs. Sudlow, one bolt muslin; Mrs. J. W. Kersch, one bolt gingham; Moline Woodmen, provisions. Those who gave Christmas delicacies and toys were the - following tors. Three directors for three years are to be elected. The only ticket in the field is that nominating I. S. WThite, T. F. LaVelle and John W. Parker. DIRECTORS ARE REELECTED Annual Meeting of Peoples National Bank Is Held. At the annual meeting of the stock holders of the Peoples National bank I j this afternoon the members of the old board of directors were reelected. The door works at 39, the average being brought down by the fact that neither plant ran full force during the last month. The work of the B. G. M. club was reported as being very satisfac tory. Two social gatherings were arranged by the social committee for the last month. Mr. Burnett, in closing, advocated the installation of a billiard and pool table for the boys. The project has had previous contemplation, but' was opposed by some as not being proper for the Y. M. C. A. It Is argued, how ever, that the boys insist on playing Anna Gould Coming Home? Paris, Jan. 14. It is reported that Mme. Anna Gould will marry neither her former husband. Count de Castel lane. nor Prince Helie de Sagan, but will sell all her property in Paris an.lj Viola Lund, . Grace Evans, Francis 1 . . . . it . Cvn.hn. Mia 1 V 11 Whilar M ro 1 1 jit-ium 10 ivmerica iu uve. board is composed of William Roth, Mpsdatn otto Huber, Robert Wagner, Charles Aiesoames i r-,,., T, ,run I TIT T7 finrpmipv P.,, a PnWt0r T R . J- n.. i nimic, v. i. a.Dua,. Davis. IC T. Anderson, B. F.' Peek! and C?rl Hellpenstell. Hugh Ralston, Marcus Henderson, Qup Cnee8e Cant Be Beat. Miss Mae E. Hess, Silver Cross circle, No epicure on land or seas King's daughters, Moline; J. T. Can finish dinner without his cheese, Shields, H. N. Rounds, German Sewing Nor lunch nor picnic is e'er complete society, Rock Island, Ladies' T. L. E. Without his dainty bit to eat club; mothers of the Erickson Kinder- TOM MOORE, garten ciud, Monne; iiazei Hartzeu.i 700 Seventeenth street. Headquarters for everything in the jRowher, Mrs. W. II. Whisler, Mrs. H.cheese ne I ONE TRIAL WILL CONVINCE YOU THAT Henry, the Tailor, IS AN EXPERT IN MAKING YOUR OLD CLOTHES NEW, AND YOUR NEW CLOTHES TO PERFECTION. 1621i Second Avenue. and might as well be held within the ! influence of the association while at the game, which in itself is not harm ful. Athletic Department Buny. Physical Director Franks report for the months of November and Decem ber shows the athletic department has had a very encouraging attendance. The total number attending iu Novem ber was 942. of which 529 were class men and 413 out of class. In Decem ber the number attending was 1,042, of whom 585 were class members and 457 non-classmen. Figures submitted showed a large attendance in each of the several departments and classes. Commit IreM Nfliiied. The following are the committees appointed to take charge of the various departments in the association work, Fred Titterington, president, being an ex-officio member of each: Finance II. K. Walker, E. B.'Mc Kown, Walter Karr. Executive G. C. Blakslee, H. K. Walker. F. A. Graves. Social Fred Rauh, W. E. Caulpet zer, J. A. Weed. Robert Hoffman. Physical Department H. A. Weld. A. H. McCandless, George Stocker. A. E. Williams, medical examiner; Judge R. W. Olmsted. Auditing H. J. Olmsted, Dr. A. II. McCandless. Bible Study B. F. Stoaks, W. J. Beardsley, Rev. Marion Humphreys. Vacancies H. A. Weld, Omar Cow- den, J. G. Hazard. Educational F. A. Graves, H. J. Olmsted, George Kingsbury. Religious Work W. J. Beardsley, Omar Cowden. H. E. Sniffer, Frank Wicks, Grge Stocker, Walter Karr. Membership J. A. Weed, II. N. Ward, Alex Faust, Mark Slaymaker, H. W. Roff, Ralph McManus, M. W. Driggs, C. A. Griggs. Boys' Work H. E. Shiffer, Mantie Jonassen, .Waldo Schoessel, Clifford Kane. Visitation of the Sick Walter Karr, W. J. Beardsley. Frank Wickes. Committee to Banquet. For the committeemen's meeting at the Y. M. C. A. tonight Dr. A. H. Mc Candless has been chosen toastmaster. The following will be the toasts and speakers: "Our Religious Work," W. J. Beardsley; - "The Membership," James A. Weed; "Friendly Adminis tration," W. Karr; "Recreation," Judga R, W. Olmsted; "Outlook of the Phy sical Department," Harry Franks; "The Committees," Secretary A. I Burnett. , The time for the member ship contest will be extended at the meeting. ing by Judge R. W. Olmsted. The will, which was made Oct. 10. 1907, leaves all the property to the widow, who is named as executrix. LAND DAMAGED BY COAL MINE Is Basis of Suit of Frederick Seitz Against Coal Valley Mining Com pany, Now on Trial. The case of Frederick Seitz against the Coal Valley Mining company for $5,000 damages is. on trial In the cir cuit court. The case was brought to recover alleged damages by reason of the company's projecting a lateral un der the property owned by the estate Mr. Seitz represents. The company owned, the coal rights, but it is claim ed that the surface of the land was damaged, and that a building was dam aged as a result of the mine opera tions. Haas & Weld represent the plaintiff, and Jackson, Hurst & Staf ford appear for the company. Property to Widow. The will of the late John Burton of South Rock Island was admitted to probate in the county court this morn American Ships Slow. It is but natural that Americans should feel regret that we have been taking such slight part in the advance ment of ship building, and have allow ed the English builders to turn out such record breaking ships as the Lu sitana and the Mauretania proved to be. It is also only, natural for a sickly woman to want Hooter's Stomach Bitters first of all, becai past exper ience has proven that ItV not only safe and reliable, but wheh. taken promptly at the first sign, of distress, immediate relief is assured. It is therefore a wise plan to always keep a bottle handy for'some member ot the family is apt to need it when least ex pected. It cures poor appetite, insom nia, headache, bloating, heartburn, vomiting, dyspepsia, indigestion, colds and malaria. Try a bottle, also ask for our 1908 Almanac. It is free and worth having. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy a Safe v Medicine for Children. . In buying, a cough medicine for chil dren, never be afraid to buy Chamber- lam's Cough Remedy. There Is no danger from it, and relief is always sure to follow. It is intended' especial ly for coughs, colds, croup and whoop ing cough, and there is no better medi cine in the world for these diseases. It is not only a certain cure for croup, but, when given as soon as the croupy cough appears, will prevent the attack. Whooping cough, Is not dangerous wheh this remedy is given as directed. It contains no opium or other harmful drugs, and may be given as confidently to a baby as to an adult. , For Kale by all druggists. ...