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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-17
BEHRENs : sENDT CASE,


Preliminary Hsrlog On the Charge Of
Mardsr Began.
The preliminary trial of Mrs. Claus
Behrens and Henry Bendt, the latter
Of South Rock Island, charged with
the murder of Claus Behrens, was
begun in Davenport this morning.
The case was called before Police
Magistrate Hubbell, but . change of
venue was taken to Justice Altman,
and there the crowd present was so
great adjournment was taken to the
court room. DR.. De Armand was
the first witness for the prosecution.
The hearing is likely to last several
days.
The Davenport Leader says: "In
conversation with one OF the attor-
neys for the defense, that attorney
told the reporter of the Leader that
the case promised to go down in his
tory as one of the most famous muir.
der cases on record. Asked il it had
any analogy with some famous case
in the past, he refused to say, stat.
ing that it might reveal the plan
of the defense. He said, however,
that there would be q hard fight
made By the defense at the prelimin-
airy hearing, and that if it ever went
to the district court it would be q
holly contested case. No new de-
velopments have been made public,
and both sides are keeping very q uiet
on the subject. 1t is known that the
defense secured part of the contents
Of Behrens' stomach, but they refuse
to tell who examined it or what the
result Of the analysis has been. Mrs.
BehreDs, it is learned, has many rels-
tives in this country. Her mother
and several brothers and sisters are
supposed to be living at Alton. ILL.,,
another brother at Tuscula, ILL.,, two
sisters at Dennison, Iowa. and a
brother some where in Nebraska.
Her maiden name was Jess"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-17
Think This Over

Before deciding upon which sch DOL
to attend next winter. If you at.
tend Augustana Business college you
are entitled to any study in the col.
lege, preparatory or normal depart.
ments without extra charge. Sup.
pose you wish to study German, his.
tory. natural science, mathematics O,
drawing; it won't cost you anything
extra. II you attend Augustana Bus.
mess college you are in fact attend.
ing college. You have free access tc
any Of the societies, to the library, tc
the museum, and to the gymnasium
You come in contact with upward OF
500 students from all over the United
States. When you graduate you
become member of the Alumni as.
ISOLATION Of large and powerful in
stitution. Compared with any in
stitution west Of Chicago, of equa
standing. you will find the terms OF
the college among the most reason
able. Circulars free. Address DR..
o. OLSON. Augustana college, Rock
Island, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-17
River Riplets.

Why is 1t that one man is old and
decrepid at As, and another hale and
hearty at 80? 1t depends on the care
he takes Of himself. Often q mans
body gets out of repair-the trouble
grows until 1t lays him out in bed.
Whenever q man feels that he is not
as well as he ought to be. whenever
he is listless. without energy and
without vitality, whenever he finds
that he is losing weight and that his
ordinary work gives him undue
fatigue. he needs DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. If he keeps on
working with his liver inactive aud
his blood impure-he keeps bis
nerves and his body under q con-
slant nervous strain. He will not
be hearty when he is old. The Col
den Medical Discovery" cures many
So called diseases because nearly all
illness springs from the same thing
bad digestion and consequent i'm
pure blood. The Discovery" makes
the appetite good, the digestion
strong. assimilation easy, aud the
blood rich and pure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-17

Cssoarets Candy Csthartio, the
most wonderful medical discovery OF
the age. pleasant and refreshing to
the taste. act gently and positively
on the bowels. cleansing the entire
system. dispel colds, cure headache,
fever, hsbitual constipation and bill
iousness. Please buy and try q box
of c. C. C. today; 10, rs, 50 cents.
Sold and guaranteed to cure by Ill
drugRists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-17
Excursion to Indianapolis

via the Burlington, c. b. & q. rail.
road, on account Of the Y. P. c. U.
convention. Chair car with Roch
Island party leaves Rock Island a.
o'clock a. NJ. Aug. Is, and at Mon
mouth is attached to special train
from Burlington. running through
via Peoria and the Big Four. Fare
for round trip. $500. Tickets good
returning until Sept. II, and will
also be accepted on regular trains.
A good party has already been Sc.
cured. For Information apply to H.
ID. Mack, d. P. A. or NJ. j. Young,
local agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-17
Ipjurles Prove Fatal.

Charles W. Hinkley, who on July
! had his skull fractured ty q kick
from horse, died at 500 last night
at the home of his grandparents.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Shaffer. 4218
Fifth avenue. The deceased was 6
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hinkley,
and was aged 9 years and II months.
The funeral will be held at 2 D. m
tomorrow from the residence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-17

You ought to know that when SUI
fertng from any kidney trouble that
safe, sure remedy is Foley's Kidney
Cure. Guaranteed or money refunded /.
Sold by NJ. F. Bahnsen and T. Fl.
Thomas. drugRists-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-17
THE BOAT BUSINESS,
10 Line Officials Talk of the
Present Season and
Conditions.
DULL TINES AND TIE EFFECT

Passenger Travel Is Fair, But Not What
Il Saould Be, xnd There ID Con-
siderable Freight Moving by River
Good Stage Of the Water up to Now
Some Of the Charms.
The beautiful flagship, Quincy. Of
the Diamond 10 line, came down this
morning and remained between here
and Davenport until noon. She had
q fine passenger list, and owing to
the time spent at this port. many OF
the tourists seized the opportunity
to visit the Tower, Rock Island arse.
nal. etc.
Aboard the boat was j. Morton, oil
Dubuque. president of the Diamond
10 company and practical owner OF
the line. While waiting for a carriage
for a drive on the island with his
family, MIR. Morton chatted with an
ARGUS representative of river bust
ness. The present season, he said,
had been altogether one of the most
satisfactory for steamboats, in recent
years. While business was not as q
whole what it should be, there
had been q good stage of water
and this had enabled the boats tc
run on schedule time, and thereby
to demonstrate that with conditions
equal to the requirements of naviga-
ton steamboat transportation was as
reliable as by land, and much more
economical. Then, too" said Mr..
Morton, mot all the people of this
country are so imbued with the idea
Of land travel that they can not af.
ford to take river ride once in q
while. There is one thing about the
steamboat 1t is SO fascinating and
enjoyable that when q person takes
trip he is sure he wants another
one, and each time he repeats the ex.
perience, he becomes more charmed
with it. There is something SO rest
ful-of such wholesome comfort about
a boat ride that when we havs the
water we are sure to have a certain
class OF business at any rate"
The Captains Views.
Capt. John Killeen, the veteran
steamboatman and superintendent oil
the 10 Line. said that the dull times
had been felt in the passenger list
I'VE are having fair freight bust
ness, but not what we are capable OF
doing or should do, and the effect Of
the times is shown at St. Louis,
which is the starting point of all our
business. There are certain people
who make trip or two every sea
son. but there are many who come tt
US down there and say that while
they would like to take the usua
ride. they have other use for their
money this year, and are cutting
down on the luxuries. Sill we can
not say that business has not shown
steady improvement, and up to the
present time we have had good
stage of water, put it is declining
now and may cause US some incon.
venience ii it continues to do So"
River Ripiets.
The Saturn came down with II
strings of lumber.
The F. c. A. Denkmann came dowr
with "a strings of logs.
The X. j. Wheeler, Volunteer, Cv
clone and Tenbroeck came down will
l6 strings OF logs each.
The stage of the water at 6 q
N. was 6.20; at noon it was 6. Is; thu
Temperature at the Rock Islanc
bridge. 76.
The Winona, Zalus Davis. r. d
Kendall. Satellite, 10 Long and Hen
nepin came down, and the Vern,
Swain and 10 Long went north.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-17

Every day symptoms of digestive
disorders. acid stomach. distress
after eating. burning at pit of stom.
ach. dull, heavy feeling-Burdock
Bloc Bitters never fails to correct
tny troubles Of this sort. For sale
by Marshall & Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-17

The best Salve in the world for
Cuts. Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum. Fever Sores. letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all
Skin Eruptions. and positively cures
Piles, or no pay required. It is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price rs cents per
box. For sale by Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-17
To Consumptive0.

As an honest remedy, Foley's
Honey and Tar does not hold out
false hopes in advanced stages, but
truthfully claims to give comfort and
relief in the very worst cases, and in
the early stages to effect . cure.
Sold by M. T. Bahnsen and T. H.
Thomas, druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-17
Daneereus Drinkinx water.

D1uBefUus Ortnking Wotor.
Death Turks in impure water. It
breeds diseases often in epidemic
form.
The first symptom is looseness of
the bowels. These diseases are
checked by taking Foley's Collie Cure
Sold by M. 2. Bshnsen and T. H..
Thomas. druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-17

just try 10 cent box Of Cascarets,
the finest liver and Bowel regulator
ever made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-17

L OST-A DARK RED WALLET CONTAIN.
II ing n s. bin and some valuable papers
Finder please return wallet and papers to
Reidy Bros. and keep the money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-17
MISCELLANEOUS.

OST-A BLACK GRIP CONTAINING
IL sisters habit. between c., Is. * q. depot
and Davenport. Return to this office and be
rewarded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-17

E'OR RENT-A FURNISHED BRICK RES
II idcnce, eight large rooms; rent reasona
BILE. Apply at 2s5s Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-17
FOR RENT.

L'OR RENT - 5-ROOM COTTAGE 2.I0
Il Eshth-and-a-half avenue. Enquire next
door.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-17
licensed to We'd.

Inomas CLINTON. South Rock Islam
Miss Elizabeth J. Corners. Rock IslanS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-17

NOR SALE OR RENT-A HOUSE OF 10
II rooms ut 1910 Third avenue; contains ali
modern improvements and Ia In good repair
Apply to r. q. Frazer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-17
WANTED.

"ANTED-KITCHEN GIRL AT THE
w Delmonco restaurant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-17

"ANTED-TO LOAN MONEY ON Ola
w monds, watches, jewelry, hardware,
musical Instruments, bicycles. clothing, dry
goods, furniture, etc. Highest cash prices
paid for second hand goods Of all kinds also.
The above goods for sale at half the usual
store prices All business transactions strictly
confidential. His new number and location.
1921 Second Avenue. Don't forget IT, J. W.
Jones'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-17

"ANTFD-BOARDER AND BOOMERS
w at 1905 Third avenue; privilege of bath.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-17

IGOR RENT-FOUR ROOM FLATONTwEN.
- tieth street; $40 per month. Apply to T.
III. stafford, Masonic Temple block.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-17

"ANTED-A GIRL FOR GENERAL
w bousework Must be competent cook.
Leave address directed to 20. W." this ONCE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-17

NOR RENT-FTVE ROOM FLATON TWEEN
II ticth street: modern improvements; g.
per monty. Apply to Z. II. Stafford, Masonic
Temple block.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-17

"ANTED-GOODST TO STORE IN CHEAP
w clean and Light storage rooms with ele-
vator at 1898 Second avenue. Johnny Jones.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-02-12
AN EXCELLENT CONCERT.

A Concert at Dwight Place Church.
A delightful concert. was given last even
ing at the Dwight Place church by the
sslstahee Of Mr., David Names Maine yiollnist, Of
New York, The audience was large in mum
bers and enthusiastic. The program was
well chosen and successfully accomplished
notewort nth featare Il te esenns per-
formances, the work of the members Of the
quartet was in every case efficient and en-
joE The nroa4. o,,an N, ,v,tr sa,t,ns If
Longfellow's poem, 'Dayb by Eaton
Tanning, which was well sung by the quar-
tet, Mr.. Cooke sang, the old War-horse,
son" with good musical effect Mr.. Cooke
does not pose as a concert soloist, and Is
not to be judged as such. But he is mu-
stefan Of excellent taste and Judgment, and
eessful choir leader. Miss Loomis sang
Chansons'' She sang brilliantly and with
excellent style. Her voice, is delightful in
brant, and true Miss Loonlis is at present
a pupil of Mr.. Emilio Agramonte. Miss
Lynch. the eontralto, sang Break, Break,
Break by Whitney Coombs. Miss Linens
entious student Of her art. Mr.Spler sang
Quinten's Dream .+Angel," Mr.. Spier is
we'll equipped as to temperament and voice
He sings with full understanding Of the
voice is now well under control and shows
the improvement due to Mr. Max Treu-
mann's Instructions. The quartet also sang
several small numbers by Caldicott, Abt,
and others.
Mr.. NAMES has been heard here several
times before and had established nice re-
putation as a violinist of especial talent
and considerable promise for future dis
tinction Since he last PLAYED here he has
had, six months study with Joachim and
his playing shows the effects of the mas
ter's instruction in its increased breadth
and freedom He has gained renose and has
lost none of the spontaneity and animation
which always constituted large element
in the charm Of his playing We expect
that Mr.. Names is going to be one Of the
most valued and competent yiolinists before
the public
Mr. Willis Alling played the accompani-
mentS In his usual efficient STYLE
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-02-12
THE srEuBEN LODGE BALL,

Held at Harugari Hall Last Evening
The Thirteenth Annual-One of the
Pleasantest Affairs Ever Held by the
Lodge. "a.
The thirteenth anniversary of Steu-
ben lodge No. 3,053 Knights of Honor,
was celebrated by a ball in Harugam
hall last night. This ball was the lead
| ing German affair of the season in this
city, and this years was the most sue
cessful ball ever held by the lodge. The
committee is deserving of great credit
for its excellent management of the af-
fair. The decorations this year We're
far superior to those of former years.
The catering was In charge of Jensen,
and it was the opinion of all present
that it was the best ever served at the
hall. The hall was handsomely decor
ated in flags and bunting, and present
ed beautiful appearance.
Among those present We're Mayor
| FarnsWorth, Town Clerk Frederick H.
Brethauer, Selectman Sucher, ex-Select-
man Henry Hillman, Assistant City
Clerk yyaer, Sheriff Spiegel Deputy
Sheriff j. r. Dejon,.
| The grand march was led by Simon
| STREET and Miss STREET., followed by $50
couples. Among those who took part
in the march were Sheriff Spiegel and
wife, Simon STREET and Miss STREET., Jo-
seph G. Faulhaber, Miss Clara Dun
sing, Miss Rose Faulhaber, Charles
Faulhaber Mr., and Mrs. Eugen Horn,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Lehr, DR.. and Mrs.
| Klenke, Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Stahl, Mr..
| and Mrs George Miller, Mr.. and Mrs.
F, D. Grave, Town Agent Hugo and
wife. Town Clerk and Mrs. Brethauer,
Sheriff and Mrs. J. P, Dejon, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. B, Deibert
The committee in charge Of the ball
was composed of William Frohlieh,
Frederick w. Lutz, Frederick Maylin-
ger, ]. B. Deibert and sheriffsJ. P. De-
| jon. $3.50
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-02-12
CHEMICAL.
In the Hahn Stocks Ruled Weak in Yester-
DAYS Market.

In the nj ain Stocks Ruled Weak in yester-
days Market.
New York Feb. n.-Weakness char
acterized the dealings during the
greater part of the days session at the
stock exchange. Two or three rallies
occurred, but they were short-lived, the
bears renewing their attacks, especially
upon the industrials, at every eppor-
tunity
1t is to be said that the railway list,
as usual of late, was relatively firmer
than the industrial group, and In the
cases of the grangers, Louisville and
Nashville, the coalers and Missouri
Pacific the losses were only Il to Us
per cent.
The belief that the statement of the
st. Paul company for the first week of
February, which showed moderate
increase over last year, is the precursor
OF generally better traffic returns had
sustaining influence on railway
stocks. Northern Pacific preferred was
an exception and yielded a full point
London was a seller of this as well as
other international stocks, a fact which
operated against an advance here.
Among the industrials Leather pre-
ferred declined 15s, to 81; Rubber IL. to
1879; Rubber preferred 2A, to 67s4; To-
bacco q, to 6S1a, and Sugar rs, to 1133S
The investigation into the affairs of the
trust is still the main factor in depress-
ing this group.
As result of the sharp cut in the
price of steel rails and the heavy CON
tracts, estimated at about $4,000, 000
made by the Illinois Steel company
iron and steel stock continue weak IL
linois Steel fell IL, to 921z; Tennessee
Coal l. to 2sss Minnesota Iron, which
last sold at so, was bid for al 40. At
one time the stock was offered at As.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-02-12

Chicago Gas was comparatively firm
on reports that the bill to permit or
the consolidation of the constituent
companies will soon be introduced IN
the Illinois legislature and will be
passed by that body, The dealings
We're almost entirely professional, and
in a number of stocks speculation was
practically at standstill.
The market closed rather weak in
tone, Net changes show losses of 4 10
19s per cent, ieLeather preferred lead
ing.
The railway and miscellaneous bond
market was easier. Sales were ST.
$50, goo.
Following are the closing prices re-
ported by Prince & Whitley. bankers
and brokers. l6 Broadway, New York,
and Is Center Street. New Haven,
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-02-12
SPRING STREET SEWER ASSESSMENT

SPRING STREET. SEWER ASSESSMENT.
To the Honorable Court Of Common Council
Of the City of New Haven:
The Board of Compensation for Assess
ment of Sewers and Pavements, to whom
was referred the cost of sewer in Spring
streets, for the assessment of benefits and
the apportionment of the cost of said sewer
among the parties interested therein, re-
spectfuly report that they have attended to
the duty assigned to them.
That they caused reasonable notice to be
given to all persons Interested In the said
public Improvement, in all respects, pursu
City, to appear before them and be heard
in reference thereto; and they fully heard
at the time and place specified in said no.
tice all persons who appeared before them:
They therefore respectfully recommend
the adoption of the accompanying order.
All of which is respectfully submitted
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-02-12
REV. DIR. GORDON.

The speaker at the United church
next Sunday evening will be the Rev,
Dr--George A. Gordon of Boston, who
will make an address under the aus
piees of the mems club. His subject
will be Principles of the Puritan
Faith" DR.. Gordon is pastor of the
New Old South of Boston, and of course
very well known here.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-02-12

Twitchell, Mrs, Elliott Morse, Mrs, Denison
b. Tucker. Mrs. Arthur M. Allng, Mrs
Philo $; Bennett, Mrs, William Lyon Phelps,
Mrs, Thomas NJ. Prentice, Mrs, s. j, Fox,
Mrs. nj. Albert Hooker, Mrs. Edward s,
GAYLORD, Mrs, Hobart L, Hotchkiss, Mrs
Iunder, Miss Suzette Robertson, Mrs. Emil
Gessner, Mrs. 5. Il. Mcqueen, Mrs. Robert
a. Brown, Miss Mary Law, Mrs. John IL,
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-02-12
PRISCILLA PATRoNEssEs.

A Correct List-Change In the Cast
The work ON the opera of Priscilla is go
ing on finely. There has been some change
In the cast-Mrs. Borden being substituted
for Miss Roberts for the part Of Barbara"
The chorus comprises some sixty men and
maidens, and they are working with a will
on the beautiful music. Of Priscilla. The
public will remember that the time for the
be at the Hyperion on Monday, February
18th, from nine tc twelve The correct list
of the patronesses Is as follows:
Mrs. u. Henry Barnes. Mrs. william g.
WEIGH, Mrs. III. Lynde Harrison, Mrs. Frank
i. Bigelow, Mrs. John B. Darlington, Mrs.
Henry Wilson Ring Mrs, Henry T.. English,
win S. Greeley, Mrs s. S. Thompson, Mrs.
George W. Lewis, Mrs. Alvord Il. Winchell,
Mrs. 3. Fl. Cheney, Mrs. $. L. Cady, Mrs.
r. r. Bliss, Mrs. s. s. Fisher Mrs. Robert
Brown, Mrs. George 0. Cruttehden, Mrs.
Charles p. Curtiss, Mrs, 8. Hartwell Chap
Stoddard, Mrs, Theodore Hagamon, Mrs.
John Platt Mrs. T. a. Bishop, Mrs. Henry
B. Harrison. Mrs George B. Newcombe,
Miss Virginia K, Johnstone Mrs. Thomas
Mrs John r. c. Foster, Mrs. James E. Eng
lish, Mrs Isaac Bromley, Mrs. Frank G..
Autti0' Aios 1AilNc -. L CNh, !tis. ~. a. u :
sons, Mrs. Daniel A. Jones, Mrs. Joseph
Porter, Mrs. John Henney, Miss Scranton,
Mrs. Luzon p. Morris. Mrs. c. s. Leete,
Mrs. J. p. Dana, Mrs. Pierce N. Welch,
Mrs. 4. H BENTON Mrs. George A. Alling,
Mrs. G. 2. Clark, Mrs. Arthur s. Bradley,
Mrs. Frank I. Lee, Mrs: c. Purdy Linds-
West Haven, Mrs. W, H. Bishop, Mrs
Cleaveland Thompson, Mrs. d. e. Bradley,
Mrs. Franklin s. Bradley, Mrs. George r.
Weld, jr., Mrs. Fay S. Curtiss, Mrs Her.
mione Brooks Mrs. Sherman F. Foote, Miss
Frances ives, Mrs. Edward DickerInan,
Mrs. Willis d. Miller, Mrs. Dwight Bowers,
strong, Mrs. James H. Foy, Mrs. "a. b. Full
ler Miss II. "A. B. Punderson, Mrs. Justin
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-02-12

In Court of Common Council read accept
ed, order passed, and assessments laid as
reported.
Approved February 3, 1897.
Payable February 10, 1897.
A true copy OF record
Attest: RICHARD F.LYON,
fiji 3t City Clerk
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-02-12
A DELIGHTFUL READING
Given at United Church Chapel Las
Evening by Mrs. Sidney Lanier.


Mrs. Sidney Lanier last evening gave
at United church last evening an inter
esting reading of some of the poems
of her late husband, Sidney Lanier, the
distinguished southern poet. large
and cultured audience greeted Mrs
Lanier,s the lecture room being COM
pletely filled. She read the poems with
a wonderfully fine expression and
brought out every idea in the poems of
the man of whose work it is said that
they are Keats at his best with a rare
touch of Americanism.'
Miss Burton of New York sang Sc
lections from Lanier's songs in the in
teryals between Mrs. Lanier's readings,
the songs having been set TO music by
De koven and other composers.