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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-02

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changes all kinds of second hand goods,
will pay more than any other dealer and
sells cheaper. All kinds of stove repairing
and cleaning done also. j. =. Williamson,
1915 Second avenue. Telephone 1854.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-02

WANTED-LadieS to learn hairdressing.
manicuring. massage or chiropody. Four
weeks required. Write today. Moler Col
lege, Chicago, Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-02

Eleventh street and Fifth avenue
Sunday school at 3 p. m. Services at
$3.50 p. IN. Prayer meeting Wednes-
day at p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-02
FOR RENT-HOUSEs.

FOR RENT-Four room house. Inquire at
| Viewers grocery, 1000 Seventh street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-30
KEITR'S new THEATRE

As the season advances the bills at
Keith's seem 10 improve, always being
of such excellence as 10 please the most
cNacting critic. The immense audience
at that theatre last evening laughed and
a?plauded, and nearly every number on
the program was so vigorously applaud
ed as TO be Obliged 10 respond again ana
again. 1t is hard to say which act gained
the most applause, but certainly none
evoked greater or more continuous laugh
ter than the favorite comedian, Eugene
o Rourke. who made his first vaudeville
appearance here. Mr. O'Rourke was given
a rousing reception, and before he had
been on the stage many minutes had
succeeded in gaining thief avor OF every
one in the entire house. His methods
ale quiet and very effective showing his
long legitimate experience. With MiBi
Nellie Elting, a charming little come
dienrc, Mr. oRourke presented bright
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-30
new EMPIRE THEATRE.

Those who attended the New Empire
duction "Only a shop Girl were more
than pleased with the entire performance
as was clearly demonstrated by the ap-
plause that greeted different situations
The scene of the play opens showing an
exterior of Cooper Macy & Co. New
York. and the snow falling gives very
realistic scenic effect. In fact all the
three scenes OF the piece are well staged
and tends TO add greatly to the details OF
the piece.
only a shop Girl appeals to every one
and during the first scene the converse
tion between the superintendent OF the
store aud the shop girl plainly Illustrates
the injustice that is too often practiced
by some. The audience last night appre-
ciated the acting at this point for when
Kisses are heard II shows almost as clear
ly sometimes as applause that the scene
and acting. whatever ii may be, has ap-
pealed TO the audience.
Miss l.ottie williams as "Josie. a waif,
the Little Mother" has the leading part
throughout the performance. Robert w.
Smiley. as "Pelig peddigrm'. attorney
and counsellor, has prominent part and
does IL well. William Walcott. as Arthur
Thornton is the hero of the piece and
he. OF course. has the entire good will OF
the audience and rightly desires II both
by the kind OF part he has and the way
he portrays It. Orson NJ Dunn. as Judge
Thornton. father OF Arthur Thornton"
does his part well as also does Eugene
Lerne as Augustus Clarence Mapleton,"
a fioorwalker. Gertrude Claire, as Mrs.
Grossly" the lodging house keeper, has
very clever part ana does IL well
The general support Of the company is
good and the various songs sung by Miss
Lottie Williams, Mr., Eugene Lerne and
the quartcttu, composed of Miss Williams.
Miss Barrie and Messrs. Lytell and
Streeter All I'm all the piece is Cevcrly
acted. well staged and will be a great at
traction this week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-30
WESTMINSTER THEATRE

Harry Morris with his might on
Broadway" company made a big hit at
the Westminster theatre yesterday after
noon and in the evening. There is no
doubt but what standing room only will
be the rule during the week
Harry Norris is a natural comedian
and on this occasion he has hit upon a We
hicle that is especially adapted to his
peculiar style. and while he is the main
figure, he has surrounded himself with a
sufficient number OF other talented per-
sons 10 make the entertainment thorough
ly enjoyable from start to finish
"A Night on Broadway" is farce
comedy and has "a plot. "A plot that mixes
up skirt dancer. a judge and a number
of other persons. during which time
Harry Norris as Henry Fielder, a candy
maker and a politician gets into a num-
ber of scraps. but Is pulled through all
OF them by his next friend Bird.
There are number of vocal selections.
all being we'll rendered and To give mem
bers of the company an opportunity 20
prepare for the second act Frank Emer-
son, the champion bone sooist, has the
stage. and gives a very pleasing act
There are a dozen or more young la
dies in the chorus, all OF whom can sing
as well as pose and march.
This bill will be given every afternoon
and evening during the week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-30
SCENE FROM "AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS.

nttle sketch from his own pen. called
Parlor A." The theme. that Of mistaken
identity, is not new one. but IL Is dealt
with I'm "A decidedly original manner The
dialogue is extremely smart" and the
audience simply scream with laughter at
almost every word said by either Mr.
o'Rourke or Miss Etings Mr.. O'Rourke
impersonates a drummer for a sporting
goods house. who has been mistaken for
clergyman by the latter's niece. The
slang he uses not only convulses the au-
dence bat horrhes the niece. Undeniably
this little sketch is the best seen here In
many a day and one which no vauie-
william should fail 10 see.
a delightful feature OF the program
was the appearance OF little Eva Mucge
n winsome little damsel whose unique
act. pretty contralto voice and attractive
personality captvated the entire Keith
audience as she did London. Miss Mudges
act is decidedly out OF the ordinary, con-
slsting OF number OF lightning quick
changes. She appeared i'm six different
characters. making her changes in an in
credihly short space OF time exactly four
seconds by actual count Before she had
hardly left the stage and long before
the applause had begun TO die out, she
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-30
A UNIQUE GARDEN SPOT.

After the turmoil OF the long summer
one instinctively casts about for n win.
ters abode. place remote from the
whirl Of the city where quietness rcigns
and where the advantages Of the fnetrrpo-
lis may be had Is invariably chosen. Tho
busy man, Of course. wishes 10 be within
hailing distance Of New York and lust
far enough away that the train ride is not
tedious. That fashionable winter resort
Lakewood. n. j., meets every demand. A
ninety minute journey lands YOU I'm Lake
wood where your most particular whtns
are catered 60 and the convenience ar
forded are palatial In every respect The
public schools are model education In
stitutlons and there are also several pri-
vate schools of reputation. The climate
az Lakewood Is at least 10 degrees warm
or than New York or PHILADELPHIA. The
roads for those who enjoy driving or the
auto are exceptional The pine belt I'm
which this charming resort Is located. Il
hoalthful In the extreme. and for social
onvirons Lakewood has no equal
The hotels are marvelouslv kept hostel
rics and every contrivanco is at hand for
the convenience and comfort OF the
guests. Outdoor life n the thing AT
Lakewood. and golf polo. cross country
riding and coaching are. OF course. the
favorite rccrcations. n YOU want %
know more OF Lakewood send postal
Co g. NJ Burt general passenger agent of
the New Jersey Central New York de-
partment 3li, for booklet and time table.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-30
DIVORCE SUITS
Two Granted Yesterday at New
port Of Unusual Interest.

Yesterday In the' supreme court OF
Newport two divorce cases OF interest
were tried and decided. one being that of
Florence A. Livingston VS.. Robert A.
Livingston, a well known New York poll
tician and lawyer. and the other by
Caroline Elizabeth Barczinsky. the well
known miniature artist against her hus-
band. Bernard Ameger Barozinsky. Both
were granted.
Two years ago Mrs. Livingston brought
a suit. but she and her husband patched
up their difficulties and lived togethte,
but only for a brief period. when Mll
Livingston again returned to Newport
and brought the suit which was tried
yesterday. The court gave her a de-
cision but she will have to wait under
the new law six months before the III
vorce goes into effect. Neglect 10 pro-
vide is given as the cause.
Mrs. Barczinsky says that they were
married i'm 1897, Mr. Barczlnsky claiming
that he was a theatrical manager, ana
had an income OF a thousand pounds a
year; that they went 10 Europe and
took apartments in st. James Wood, Lon
don: that soon her husband ceased 10 DO
anything, and she was compelled TO pay
the rent and support them both by her
painting: that she demonstrated with her
husband: but he was lazy and would not
do anything; that he would lie around
and read when he found that she would
suppor; him; that she left her husbaTtl
I'm January, 1900.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-30
MISS DONOvlA'S DANCING ACADEMY

Miss NJ A. Donovan. the popular teach
er II dancing OF this city. had most
successful opening OF her adult class OF
pupils. I'm Assembly hall I'm the Lilly
building. 753 Westminster street, last
evening.
The hall was tastefully decorated for
the occasion the music excellent, and full
Is 5O0 or more were IN attendance. More
over. many of the ladies were IN full even-
ing dress and the scene was fun of ac-
tiVity, enthusiasm and Kaleidoscope col
or All these accessories combined 90
make the opening an unprecedented sue
cess and pleasure relgned supreme until
long past midnight
Several new dances were introduced
during the evening. notably the Five
stcp" and "Wayside Gavotte" A new
change in the Caprice" was also intro
duced and these Innovations In the art
of dancing were all executed In a way
which reflected great credit upon Miss
Donovan herself. the originator and
teacher Of the same.
Miss Donovan was ably assisted dur
ing the evening By Edward A. H0gas
who acted as floor director.
The aids were Hugh j. Smith. Robert
Reardon. charles Greenup, Thomas Nelen
and Henry Nolan.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-30
Benefit TO TOWN
TiVerton Police Commission Has
Worked Well Up TO Date.

Since the appointment OF the Tiverton
police commission things have taken on
a different complexion in the town. and
not only has lawlessness and crime been
greatly diminished. but the town treas
ury has been enriched to considerable
extent.
The commission has almost entirely
suppressed illegal and Sunday selling at
the North End and made the Sunday
there a quiet and respectable one. The
commission has looked well after the fees
which should come 10 the town, and has
collected from peddlers and junk pickers
the sum OF $1,000. where not "a single cent
was collected last year. IL granted three
tavern licenses and received for the same
5000.
The town council the previous year
granted nve such licenses and received
s25. the difference in the Items alone
being nearly SUFFICIENT 10 pay the ex
penses Of the commissioners and OF the
clerk For dog licenses the commission
has collected A4645 against S3lS collected
by the town clerk I'm 1901 a difference IN
favor OF the town OF $i2S.i5
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-30

reappeared with an entire change of cos
tune. indeed, so amazingly rapid were
these changes made that the audience
simply couldn't realize that the new
conner was really the same person who
had left the stage. When they recovered
from their surprise they hurst into
tremendous round OF applause. which
they repeated at the end Of each song
and at each reappcararce Miss Nudge
appeared as n FIRST lieutenant In the
United States army Rcd Cross nurse.
Jack tar. American girl, drummer boy.
and last. ina stunning gown. as Young
music hall singer. In the last makeup
she sang a very bright. catchy coon SONG
entitled. "Jim Bailey, Won't You Please
Come Homer an answer 20 "Ain't Dat
n Shamo2' This last awoke such deaf
ening and continued applause that she
was compelled. after bowling her thanks
n number OF tines. to make a brief lit
tie speech. Miss Nudge made a tremcn-
dous hit. and gaine1 az first warm place
I'm the esteem Of local theatregoers.
AL Bellman and Lottie Moore. two old
favorites repeated their big success Of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-30

would only be repeating his name so
closely I'm the connection between the
name kcefe and the best ideas on the
subject OF unsophisticated specimens Of
Nankecdom As every thea atregocr
knows. Mr. kecfe is a clever dancer and
he makes opportunity 10 display his art
To the fun satisfaction Of the audience.
Dorothy Morton IL a clever actress and
n good singer She u responsible for
much - the ego" I'm the piece Her
singing last evening won much mcritcd
applause. and especially worthy Of praise
was her singing of the song. There IL
No Love Like the old Love-
good quartet presents the second Of
some rs musical numbers. The momb srs
are Miss iIanley and Miss Fair and
Mcssrs Thayor and ConEer. These four
folks add much % tho pleasure of the
evening IN various capacities. one of
the very best things on the program ~
the song and chorus entitled. 'My Little
Chocolate Cream" tho soloist being Miss
Gehruc. The latter does some very nne
dancing at the conclusion of the song. and
the ladies OF the chorus also take part
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-30
TRACK
WALKER
KILLED
August ". Bergquist Struck by
an Express Train Near So.
Auburn Last Night.

August w. BergquJst was instantly kill
ed while crossing the tracks of the Con-
solidated Railroad company. near Au-
burn. at 6:l5 last night.
The fatality happended at point where
the company put up fence to keep
people from making a shortcut. This
fence has been torn Sdown and rebuilt
time and again by the very persons whose
lives IL was To safeguard.
Bergquist and his brother. Gustave.
were both employed by the John wales
Wire company and were on their way TO
their boarding house in South Auburn.
They were busily engaged I'm converse
ton and had just stepped upon the east
track when the north bound express came
upon them.
Gustave jumped TO one side, but Au-
gust was hit by the locomotive and hurled
To one side. Death came instantly. the
young mans skull having been crushed,
The victim was nineteen years OF age,
and a wire-drawer by trade. Medical
Examiner Longfellow viewed the body.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-30
IMPERIAL THEATRE.

The Offering at the New Imperial for
the second week of the charming play
house. is Morris and Halls new musical
comedy i'm three acts. when Reuben
Comes TO Town" There was a very
large audience to give the play a warm
greeting
The comedy is full OF bright music and
was well received IL IS, Of course, a
light production. but il is one of the best
OF its class As for the company ii is
one OF much merit, the principals arc all
deserving of the warm favor extended
last evening and the chorus is both pret
~ and effective.
John Keeffe has for quite a few years
been easily first In the representation OF
the stage Reube. He is n Providence boy
with a host of friends here as elsewhere.
That his appreciation OF the part was
Just one and that he was decidedly clever
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-30
HOUSEOFSORROW
Two Children Of F. E. Knight
[l)d ye te'day.

Deep sorrow fills the house of Mr. and
Mrs. r. Il. knight Of Edsewood, for fol-
lowing the death of their little girl two
weeks ago from typhoid dysentery. their
oldest son, years old and the youngest,
a little more than 2, died yesterday, al
most at the same time from the same di-
sease.
Irving, 5 years old. Is also critically IN
with the disease, but the doctors have
hopes OF his recovery, He IL the only
reipaining child. Mrs Knight is prostrN
ed from grief and cars.
The family uses water from a well on
the premises and II is thought that this
may prove the source of cuntagion
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-30
DOROTHY MORTON in when Reuben Comes to Tow

in the dancing. Worthy OF special note
i'm this number were the very attractive
costumes. The comedy is well mounted
and there is rich variety OF costuming
throughout the three acts. Miss Gehrue
also does some clever dancing with Mr..
Ross.
There are some sparkling choruses and
all the dash possible is exhibited through
out the play. one of the very best is
the one Fill Up the Cup" One Of the
most generously applauded events Of the
evening was the trio, TITS Just Like a
Scene in a Play" Messrs. Keefe and
Thayer and Miss Dorothy Morton give
some very interesting limitations OF popu-
lar plays in pantomine.
There is a good deal OF fun from start
To finish The piece is one that Judging
from the favor with which IL was received
last evening is bound TO be remarkably
well patronized
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-30

in an elaborate pyrotechnic display, Is
particularly startling.
Mr.. George S. Trimble, who heads the
company, is the central figure and makes
a superb Mephisto. Miss Marie Winsor
as Margurite, portrays the character
charmingly and wins much applause
Miss Addie Farwell. as Martha. is very
good and particularly amusing in her
love scene with Mephisto. Mr.. Charles
Saxon. as Faust. and Mr. John A Rose
as Valentine. the brother OF Marguerite
do good work throughout the piece. The
other members of the cast are all very
clever and give excellent support
The musical numbers which make a de-
cided hit are rendered by the Faust sex
tette, consisting of Miss Florence Brook.
soprano: Miss Edith Benson. contralto:
Mr.. VIM H. Raymond, first tenor Mr. +.
Elliott Jenkins, basso: Mr. Charles Sax
-ea,- second teHeFJ and Mr., Jei4t A. Rose,
baritone.
The usual performances will be given
afternoons and evenings during the week
The management announces the success
ful comedy, "Ole Olson" for next week
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-30
HOT ELS.
TAFT,S HOTEL
ExcrANoE PLACE.
Ladies' and Gents Restaurant M one
uisht. Open daily. sundays included
EVERYTHING NEW.
PAWTUXET VALLEY

Much speculation and idle talk previous
10 the regular opening OF the political
campaigns Is heard about the corners
and at other points where voters con-
gregate. IL has been rumored, perhaps
without any foundation, that President
Sprague intends 10 resign his position
as president OF the council, not to ac-
cept a minor position upon that body, but
To retire from political life.
OF course, the question Immediately
arises as 20 who will be put I'm the chair,
should the doctor resign. SeverM have
been mentioned as capable men.
The night schools In the valley opened
last night with large number OF schoi-
ars registered. especially at Phenix.
Riverpoint and Arctic.
The matter of coal will not effect the
night school. as most OF the schools have
a good supply on hand Phenix having
nearly Is ton and Riverpoint n, while
Arctic has its bin full.
wheaton Sweet OF Washington has
been visiting friends In Foster.
Mrs. John Leaver and son Howard.
formtr rly OF Harris. now living In New
Hampshire. have been visiting friends IN
rhcsix recently.
Miss Elizabeth r. Waite OF Harrington
has been the guest OF Mrs. II. +. Brown
OF ThcriA.
Mrs. y. Dion OF Barnsville II visiting
her mother. Mrs. NJ. Lambert. OF Natlck.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Cooke OF Paw
tucket. spent Sunday with stephen Walk
er of Arkwright.
James Earle 81 Arlington, who has been
visiting his sister. Miss Alice Earle OF
Fiskville. has returned home.
Allen Henry OF Fiskville is slowly Inn
proving, after severe illnesA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-30

New Park theatre last evening. and
bids fair TO prove equally attractive for
the remainder Of the week
The drama. which Is portrayed In FIVE
acts. has lost none ~ its entertaining
features since last seen here. II abounds
with pretty scenery and thrilling electri-
cal effects. The Brockcn sceue I'm the
fourth act. where Mephisto shows Faust.
the rovels Of the demons, and which ends
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-30
v!VYivz
1keatre5.'. &


has been arranged for the spectacle and
altogether the plans are on a big scale
and the equipment Of scenery, costumes
and appointments is something 10 marvel
at even In these days OF costly and elab-
crate settings
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-30
NEW PARK THEAT RE.

Lewis Morrison's production OF Goethe's
immortal play. Faust" under the direc-
tion Of jules Murry. was presented 20
a large and apprecative audience at the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-30

At the Providence Opera house last
evening IL was a case OF Don't shoot the
organist--he is doing the best he knows"
Around the World In so Days" was
given its initial performance. The fa-
nous old vehicle for stage display Is re-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-30
COlBURN
GYM NASIUM

For WOMEN and CHILDREN, 75s
WESTMINSTER STREET, opposite sum-
mer street. will reopen Oct. 7. 1907 Office
hours. to 5. to p, m. Room 13 Send
for circulars. Tel. 2432-4. Lila Belle Col
burn. Director
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-30
9 M p I r e

Bargain Matinees Tues. Thurs, Sat. at
2:l5. All seats 26c. No higher, Even
ing Prices. 10. %. 35. so. 75c.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1902-03-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at BlAckfO0t Idaho,
Mar..h dfh 1q(l1

March 4th, 1902 |
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said prof vii: be made before Jas
H. Wallis U : Commissioners at Paris, Idaho
on April Ii, 1902, viz:
JAMES II. PERSON
For the NEl4 NEL See. 81, Va NWA. SEA
NWA See, %, TIP. Il s. K A e. b. M.
He names the following witnesses TO prove
llS continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land viz:
Peter Weaver. George K. Lindsay, Alma
PiersOI, Frank Wright, all of Bear Lake Co.
LORENZO X. Thomas,
q. Spongbe r3, Atty for Claimant. Register
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1902-03-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLfC.lTIpN.
Department of the Interior.
United States Land .,fficp.

Rlackfaot, Idaho. Feb. Is. laD2
Notice hereby given that the following
tanned settler has flied notice OF his iutt.uInn
TO max" final proof i'll support Of his G aim and
tnat said proof will be made before james IL
Wallis. y >. commissioners, at Montpelier Ida
no, on March 2Xth 1902 viz:
GOrrIIER TUELLER
% For the So NWA. NEt4 NW1a NW12 NEL See.
y, TIP. II S. K 46 E. Is. NJ
He names the following witnesses t. prove.
of said land, viz: 'V'o''
=, Thomas Hitler. Rudolph Tueller. Edward
Inelier, Albert I Price, all ofE1ear I.a1e Go,
LORENZO K. THOMAS,
n g Register.
e. Spongberg Atty for Claimant. 525
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1902-03-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior.
Land Office at Blaekfoat. Idaho

LAID Ofiee at Blacksoot. Idaho
Notice is hereby given that The .olIn,vino
named settler has filed notice OF his Intention
=. =! make hnal proof in support of his claim and
M salq p oot Will be made before the James IT.
Msllls U. >, Commissioner at Montpelier, Hear
Lake county, Idnho, on April II. 1909, VIZ:
n, JOHN 5. BRYSOS
NWA SEX. See. %. Up. ~ ). X. i6 r. II, "a
he names the following witnesses To uroya
of said land, viz: ~" ."'''N "'io"
Henry Evans, Joseph A. Evans. Josenh w
COOK, Levi X. Hart, all Of Bear Lake County.
LORENZO II. THOMAS. Register
q. Spongberg, Atty. for Claimant 3a-.s