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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-27
STORIES OF THESTAGE.

Tomorrow night at Harper's thea
ire the favorite Chase-Lister company
will give an elaborate production of
The Smugglers" at popular prices.
The company, composed of capable
people, carries a car load of special
scenery for this piece.
William Gillette's latest and great
est comedy, which ran n season at the
Madison Square theatre, New York
and was an alI-summer triumph in
Chicago, will be presented at the
Burtis opera house Tuesday, Oct. 30.
This was the author-actors's first
work after his famous all-conquering
Secret Service and is worthy sue
cessor. Because She Loved Him
So" is an adaptation from the French
of Bison and Leclercq, but as in all
Mr.. Gillette's work of this sort he
adds considerable OF his own quaint
and witty originality. The new piece
is not all adaptation, but reveals other
provocations to laughter than are
to be found in the source from
has been very successful in pleasing
the American public with his come
dies, the first of which, The Profess
sor," "All the Comforts of Home"
and MIR. Wilkinson's Widows" are
as fresh in the minds of theatre-goers
as the last, Too Much Johnson"
which, it viii be remem bered, was a
great triumph. Because She Loved
Him So" written at the ripest part
of his career, eclipses them all.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-27
FIRST OF THE SEASON
Opening Reception at Young
Mems Association a Fine
Success.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH SOCIETY HOST
A Series of Similar Events :,
Be Held During the
Winter.

The opening reception given by the
Young Peoples society of the Memo
rial Christian church at the 7. NJ. c.
4. last evening was fine success.
About three hundred and fifty young
people were in attendance. The
rooms were tastefully decorated for
the occasion. From s O'Clock till
$50 there was music in the lower
rooms. Then the guests repaired to
the auditorium, where the following
program was carried out: Piano
solo, Miss Kerr; vocal solo, Prof. E.
l.. Philbrook; reading, Miss Johnson;
violin solo, Miss Zedeker; reading,
Miss Garrett; vocal solo, Miss Malo-
new; anthem, Christian church choir.
other Receptions.
Afterward refreshments were
served. There will be four other re-
ceptions given this season by various
young peoples societies OF the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-27
HAYS SUCCEEDS HUNTINGTON.
Former Rock Islander Called to Presiden-
cy of Southern Pacific.

Former Rock Islander Called to Preside an
cy of Southern Pacific.
Rock Island is credited with being
the birthplace of Charles NJ. HAYS,
general manager of the Grand Trunk
railway, who has been called to the
presidency of the Southern Pacific, TO
succeed to the vacancy caused by the
death of Coils 2. Huntington. 1t is
probable he is the son of one of two
Hays families who moved away from
the city in the sos.
a dispatch from New York TO q
Chicago paper says:
mir. Hays was born at Rock Island
IN 1856. At the age of % he entered
the service of the Atlantic and Pacific
road as n clerk at ST. Louis He was
promoted TO clerkship in the Office of
the general superintendent. and
served in that capacity until 1877.
From that year until 1881 he was
secretary to the general manager of
the Missouri Pacific, and left that post
for q similar one with the Wabash,
ST. Louis and Pacific. In 1886 he was
promoted TO be assistant general
manager of the road. and in 1887 was
made general mansger of the Wabash
Western Railway.
I'm 1889 Mr.. Hays was again ad-
vasced, this time 20 the important
position of general manager of the
Wabash railroad, and FIVE years later
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-27
FINISH OF HAND CAR.
New Time and Labor Saving De-
vice Introduced on Rail-
roads.
OPERATED BY GASOLINE ENGINE
One on Trial on the Rock Island &
Peoria.-General News of
the Railways.

As evidence of the rising dignity NJ
labor and the increasing economy
practiced in its employment may De
offered the example of a time and
labor-saving device now in use on one
section of the Mercer county branch
of the Rock Island & Peoria road.
1t is gasoline car used to trans
port the laborers over the section of
track from Milan to Taylor Ridge.
While the one in question has been in
use over two months. it is a compare
lively new thing. In fact, it is the
second one of its kind known to be in
use. 1t was built by Fairbanks,
Morse q Co., of Chicago, being the
second of a pair put out by that firm.
The first one was taken by the c., VI.
& St. p. road.
On Same General Plan.
The car Itself is built on the same
general plan OF the ordinary hand car,
but in place of the back breaking
lever, 2-horse power gasoline engine
is connected with the gearing and
there are seats running along each
side lengthwise with the car. On n
test this machine has carried IS men
at q speed of seven miles an hour.
With the ordinary load of eight men
it will do something better. The
principal objection to the innovation
so far discovered is it's weight, which
is about 1000 pounds, or nearly
double that of the ordinary hand car.
This renders it rather clumsy to
handle in putting it on and off the
track. Another objection is that the
power developed by 2-horse power
engine is not sufficient. This, Of
course, is easily remedied.
The section upon which the test is
being made is in charge of Foreman
Tom Griffin, and is particularly hard
ono to keep in order. 1t is eight
miles in length and has three miles of
very steep grade up Turkey Hollow.
An ArduOus Climb.
This furnishes an exceedingly ar
duous climb for gang Of men on the
ordinary car, especially in the face OF
II southern gale, and very practical
test for the car in question. The OBJ
ject in using motor cars is, of course,
to effect n saving of time and energy
on the part of the men. Although
there is a very perceptible saving in
these respects, the device is still too
crude and too costly to warrant rail
road companies in doing entirely away
with the old order of things Just yet.
Further improvements, however, are
entirely feasible and the day is I'M
doubleday near at hand when the old
car that has put the crook in many
section mans back shall be banished
forever from our midst.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-27
RUBBED 1T IN.
Third Time Won.

Last Xmas 1 took dinner with 8
minister's family in New Haven, and
| although the spread was elaborate and
iappetizing, nothing was so heartily
| held up and applauded as a little
saucer of Grape-Nuts food standing
by the minister's plate. He said: Il
have taken medicine after medicine,
| but nothing has brought relief to body
and brain ike this food
His wife echoed the sentiments
and said she could never tell how
| much brighter and Drawer she had
been since the advent of Grape-Nuts
into her home.
"A week latter I called to see n
widow who had broken arm. ex-
pected to find her disconsolate, but to
my surprise, was greeted with cheer
full smiles. We'll, said, How is this?
1 expected to find you in the depths
of dependency oh, no, she said
i could not cook very well with a
broken arm, but with little hot milk
added to a few spoonsful of Grape
Nuts, l get most delicious meal
that builds up my strength by the
Wholesale
This was the second time l had
seen Grape-Nuts in the character of
public benefactor. Before night 1 re-
ceived my third glimpse of Grape
Nuts, when calling on little child
who had burned her hand. Her
mother was just preparing q saucer
of straw berries and Grape-Nuts food.
Do you like it?' said l. oh, don't
70 said the child. It's so good it
most makes me forget my burn
Now, decided must have some
Grape Nuts myself, for if it WAS good
for tired brain and burns and broken
arms, it surely ought to benefit my
broken nerves; so | had a package
sent up to the house and have had
some Grape-Nuts every morning for
breakfast since, with the result that
natures sweet restorer, balmy sleep,
came back to me, my nerves some
what quoted down and life took on
different aspect. The old tired,
sleepy feeling has gone and the air
seems charged with buoyancy.
81 can as easily walk ten blocks as
one. difficult duties are easily accom-
plished and all the burdens of life
are lightened by the astonishing
power of good and well selected food
have taken no medicine during this
time, therefore 1 can only attribute
the agreeable change to the sure help
that comes daily from the use of this
remarkable food" Jennie Nav Sum-
mer, 60 Abbott avenue, Water bury,
Conn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-27
Mystery Of a DEATH.

the verdict returned was to the effect
that it had been due to apoplexy re-
sulting from the long-continued and
excessive use of Intoxicating liquor
Not long after the funeral had taken
place people living in the neigh Dor
hood became aware that Irregularities
were being practiced at the widows
abode. Things grew rapidly worse
until relatives of the hus band inter-
coded in behalf of the three small
boys that had been left in their moth
er's care and were being exposed and
neglected. Finally the mother was
requested to turn them over to the
Union Mission. and to the surprise OF
everyone, she offered no objections
whatever. even taking them to the
mission herself and leaving them
there withou: bidding them goodbye.
That was something over two weeks
ago. Shortly atterward she disap-
peared. avowedly in company with
the man, much younger than herself
and well known about town, with
whom she had been cohabiting. She
claimed that they were going 10 marry,
but whether they have or not is not
known, as nothing has been heard
from either of them since.
While no conclusivelv incviminat-
ing facts have been brought to light,
so far, the conduct of the mother.
with the evident loss of the maternal
instinct, leaves her open to suspicion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-27
TRAIN SHEDS WOULD COMPLETE 1T
An Improvement the C., Il. & .. Should Not
Omit In Completing Its New Depot.

An improvement the C., B. & q. shouId Not
Omit in Completing Its New Depot.
Now that the new c., Is. & q. Twen-
tieth street station is nearing compile
ton, the expressions of satisfaction
that are everywhere expressed with
what the company has done so far, in
Guiding the assurance of the clock in
the tower. are attended by inquiries
abont the little park promised on the
south side of the station and the
matter of ornamental train sheds on
the north side. As to the grass plat,
it is understood the company is de-
batting about erecting an attractive
brick wall along Twentieth street in
place of the park, which would, per-
haps, answer the purpose as well, but
at all events the handsome structure
that has Just gone up should not be
married by unsightly railroad yards
adjoining. As to the train sheds, no
modern depot is complete without
them. The mere port ecochere does
not answer the purpose. 1t is hoped
the new Burlington will be up to date
in Rock Island and provide the orna-
mental sheds for the comfort of its
patrons and the beauty of its general
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-27
Robbed the Grave

A startling incident is narrated by
john Oliver, of Philadelphia, as fol
lowe: II was in an awful condition.
My skin was almost yellow, eyes
surken, tongue coated, pain continu-
ally in back and sides. no appetite,
growing weaker day by day. Three
physicians had given me up. Then 1
was advised to use Electric bitters; to
my great Joy, the first bottle made a
decided improvement. L continued
their use for three weeks, and am
now a well man. L know they robbed
the grave of another victim" No
one should fail to try them. Only 30
cents, guaranteed, at Hartz & Ulle-
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-27

he succeeded tc the position of vice
president and general manager, which
he left to 90 to Montreal.
Not only as railroad official eff
great ability. but as a shave and dip
Iomatic gentleman MIR. Hays is known
TO his friends. Having risen from
the ranks himself, he is appreciative
to the last degree. and he is as just in
his dealings with his subordinates as
he was conscientious when he was 3
himself -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-27
Rheumatism Cured In a Day.

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in to
days. Its action upon the system is
remarkable and mysterious. 1t re-
moves at once the cause and the dis
ease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits. IS cents.
Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Second
avenue, Rock Island; Gustave Schle-
gel & Son, 22O West Second street,
Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-27

6 a M. WAS 8, and at noon it was
$50. The temperature at noon was
as.
The j. H. Douglass brought down
16 strings of logs.
The Satellite came down.
The Winona was in and out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-27
1t Heals the Lungs.

When suffering from a racking
cough, take dose of Foley's Honey
aud Tar. The soreness will be re-
lieved and warm, grateful feeling
and healing Of the parts affected viii
be experienced. For sale by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-27

II have always used Foley's Honey
and Tar cough medicine. and think it
the best in the world, " says Charles
Bender. newsdealer of Erie, Pa. For
sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-27
Advertised List of Letters No. AZ,

List of letters uncalled for at the Dc
at Rock Island, Oct. q. 1900:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-27

River Riplets.
The stage of water at the bridge at
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-10
Cures I. old peo!
weakness; stree
and kidneys, al
Hopkins Fargo, Huntington, VT, writes:
ADJUSTMENTS.

Friend Fritz" which was given by
Marion Manola and carefully selected
company at the Opera House last night.
is one. of the most charming productions
of the joint authors, Erckmann-C Chat
rain. 1t is simple but beautiful and
poetic story. Its incidents are not cN-
citing, but they are natural, and Its per-
sonages are real, living. breathing men
and women. 1t pictures the placid but
picturesque life Of an Alsatian village,
where one OF the principal people Is a
we'll to do, contenteG old bachelor, Fritz
kobus. He Is confirmed In his oposi-
ton 10 matrimony, not from any cyni-
cal or harsh opposition to women, for he
Is OF 4 genial, generous and alltctionate
nature, but simply because he prefers
the freedom and ease of single life to
what he considers are the burdens OF
the married state.
A warm friend of Iobus' is busy,
kindly old rabbi whose chief aim and
daily occupation Is to bring about mar
riaGcs between the young people. His
constant and tireless attempts to per-
suade Fritz and his companions to take
wives have been fruitless. but Srzel, the
pretty, modest and sensible daughter Of
one of Fritz's tenants. comes under the
notice OF the young gentleman, and
Cupid does quickly what the good old
rabbi might never have accomplished.
The engagement continues with NATL
nee and night performance to-day.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-10
In Old Louisiana DAYS.

Under the sunny southern skies, edged
by the broad Gulf OF Mexico, and pco-
pied by the most picturesque races OF
the globe, Louisiana becomes n decided
~ interesting part OF the United States
10 this locality tceming with romance
Is due the rare charm OF Franklin
Fylrs' latest play. "a Ward OF France"
which Will be presented at the OPERA
House on Thursday. November Is. In
tho short space OF y few years Louisl-
ma was controlled successfully by
Spain. France and the United States, It
w;ls during this period that pirates and
smugglers received official patronage,
while Mt the same time Indians were
restless and made life decidedly inter-
cstlng for the people. The play takes
these facts for the frame work OF Its
story and consequently there Is no lack
of interest and incident. 1t affords
numerous opportunities for gorgeous
stage pictures and rich dressing, all OF
which is said to have been fully taken
advantage OF by tha organization pre-
scntlng the play. s"F' .E
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-10
"a Bachelors Romance

Tim Murphy and his great company
will present "a Bachelors Romance"
ut the Opera House Wednesday, even
Ing November "A. Tim Murphy Is not
the man his name would Indicate. not
that Tim Murphy Is n bad name. 1t
simply jars stage traditions. However.
he has given up all thoughts OF chang
Ing 1t, for the present at least He has
set n standard for art, and In time his
name. Will come TO be from It's very
LONELINESS n feature on which to base
4 reputation. His David Holmes is said
to be IL revelation. Dorothy Sherrod
plays Sylvia She is n beautiful woman;
hair like molten gold and the delicate
face and figure OF the woman OF the
south, She IL n. Mississippi girl. and
corhes Of one OF the fine old families Of
the state. the Saunders. Mrs Louise
Thorndykc Bouclcault has the role of
Helen Lie Grand. sister Of the bachelor,
and is receiving great praise for her
work. y
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-10
RIVER NEWS.

The f, A. Goebel, for Darlington, was
yesterdays packet, departing at !
p. IN.
A rise is expected to-day, three
inches being reported yesterday from
Pittsburgh. r.
The marks ut p. m. Friday, showed
foot 10 inches and falling. Weather,
cloudy and cool.
To-day's departures are the ,Telc-
phone, for Matomoras. ut II n. NJ, and
the f. A. Goebel. for Darlington. at $3.50
p. m.
The Rose Hite. n liEht-drafter from
Evansville, passed up ut p. M, Fri
day, for Pittsburgh, where she will be
entered In Monongahela river trade.
She succeeded In getting past the Sis
tiers Islands after n hard fight.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-10
"Finnegan's Ball"

There was another delighted audience
at the Grand last night, where the music
and terps!chorean rev2ls in "F!nnegan's
Ball" appear to please eye and ear alike.
The vocal numbers are up-to-;late, and
their Jingle fingers for days. Murray
and Mack are 4 host in themselves. but
are surrounded by very clever actors
and actresses. Two more performances
to-day will conclude the engagement,
and 1t goes without saying that the at
tendance will be large. ~
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-10

Ten Ton Door," n thriller, IL you
want to Sc 4 man chained to door
weighing ten ton and blown UP. that Is
what confronts the hero At the Third
Avenue Theatre every night during the
engagement of Chester DcNonhe. The
audience goes wild with enthusiasm
New York Journal
The above play will be presented by
the Chester DeVonde Stock Company.
which begins q weeks engagement at
the Grand Opera House Monday, Nov
ember IL. Matinces will be given daily,
except Monday. Saturday matinee an
elaborate production OF Robinson
Cruso" will be given. 4
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-10
four or five years he has been very

four or five years he has been very
much in It. AS a matter Of fact.
whole lot of people think Just now that
he Is the only one who Is in 1t, and ms
reported great success In "a Royal
Rogue" which he Is to present at the
Guerra House Tuesday evening. has been
particularly pleasant reading to his
friends and admirers. There Is an i'm
preston that DcAngells began his comic
opera career with the old McCaull conf
pany; but he dates away back beyond
that. He was the principal comedian
OF an opera company that made 4 tour
Of the world before he ever met Col.
McCaull. His adventures through Asia,
Africa and India would make an inter-
esting book, and JEFF is going 10 write 1t
some day, he says. AT present he Is
pretty busy with "a Royal Rogue"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-10
River kilograms.

GREENSBoRO-Riv 7 feet inch
and stationary. Weather. cloudy and
cold. ra4a 'tn
BROWNSVILLE :. River feet 10
inches and stationary.
OIL CITY-River inches and sta
tionary. Weather. cloudy and cooler
MoRGANTOWNt = River feet 6
inches and stationary. Weather, cloudy
and cool.
WARREN-lllver foot. Weather.
cloudy and cold.
PlTTsDURGH-Rivcr 2.S feet and
falling. Weather, cloudy and cool.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-10

Mrs. Thomas C. Burke and Mrs. Wal
ter Bloomfield delightfully."- entertained
the Island Ladies' Euchrc Club. at the
home OF Mrs. Bloomfelds mother, Mrs.
Brles. on North Front street. Many
quests were entertained complimentary
to the club members, and the prizes
were captured by Mrs. Charles Howard
Simpson and Miss Belle Mendel. visI-
tors; and Mrs. james NELL. Mrs. George
Paul and Miss Virginia Miller. mem
bers. The next entertainment will BE-
accorded the organization, friday, Nov
ember %. by Mrs. Ward. Mt tho Ward
homo. on South Penn street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-10

Mrs. Frank B. Trotter. of Buckhan-
non, is the guest of Mrs. John B. Gar
den, Of North Main street Mrs. Trottcr
was Miss Lillian Steele before her mar
rlagc 10 Professor Trotter. vice presi-
dent of the West Virginia Conference
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-10

NEW YORK. Nov. 9.-Marc"s ,,1i
of Montana. who Is III at inc ,.,-
Ncthcrland. was reported much V .s,.
to-day. He is said to be stronger w.
for some days past.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-10

ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. s'--lne
woe Vrcmya says: Steamers anu wv !,
ty odd sailing vessels were wteeAs"
the Black Sea during the recent s'V' H.,
several laundering with Their Cav"
crews,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-10
I. EVENING TOQUE AND BOA.

little in with the black and white
theatre
toilette where hat The toque Is
white satn with gold embroideies and appques with two
curling toward the back
white satin ribbon directly in 'front.' give
srnart and attractive finish. "
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-10

= . . T.
Thursday evening. November Is, the
N. S. Thomas Circle of; the Kings
Daughters of st. Matthews church. will
give musicale In the Sunday school
room. The programmes:
Vocal Solo ......... Miss Margaret Harvey
observation-disclosures Lament .............
.,:....:.:... Miss Cecilia Bachtloy
Piano Solo-Willow Grove. ...............
............!........ Miss Bessie McLuin
Vocal Solo ...-..,..... Miss Eta Rinehart
1ntermission.
Plano Solo,. .Mlss Amanda Spell
Defamation .............. Mr.. Leon Brillos
Vocal Solo-A Storm Scene.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT David Crawford
Recitation .......... Miss Louisa Hubbard
Solo. .................... Miss Bessie McLain
The +. w. Banner Company will fur
nlsh q graphophone and music box.
Sandwiches and home made candy will
be on sale. a silver offering will be
taken at the door. :.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-10

A SPLENDID chance for ns q:
party. Grocery Business, e,T r..aE,
sale, cheap for cash. See Rea'
Bulletin.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-10

Mrs. James w. Paxton and son, Mr..
Charles F. Paxton. have issued invita-
lions for 4 dinner to be given at up
lands" the family home. Tuesday, In
honor Of Miss Elizabeth Shirley Brocltu-
ner and Mr.. Wilson Ferguson. of Read
Ing. Pa. and complimentary 70 the en-
tire bridal party. The dinner precedcs
the rehearsal Tuesday night, Of the
wedding. which occurs the next day,
and which will be the prominent society
event OF the season.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-10

l The Autumn dance Mt Arion hnli. Fri
day, complimentary to tho Married Peo-
plo'D dancing set and tho CotillIon Club,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-10

TheseyentIn which nllovcrs OF a moro
artistic Wheeling nrc Interested In thu
coming recital OF the Philharmonic Trio
which Is TO begin the season series,
next Tuesday evening. November 10, In,
tho Carroll Club auditorium. The pro.